The long-running Japanese role-playing franchise is making its return stateside with a remake of one of the series' most dense games. Dragon Quest VII brings its intricate story, job system, and massive dungeons to the Nintendo 3DS, but should you buy it? Fandom's Senior Games Editor, Henry Gilbert, played more than 80 hours of the game to give you the scoop.

What Is 'Dragon Quest VII'?

The next entry in the Dragon Quest series is coming to the 3DS this January. But what's the story in this massive, sprawling game? Find out in this new video from Nintendo.

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The legendary RPG series returns to Nintendo 3DS with Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, check out to the official trailer from Nintendo E3 2016.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past - Official Trailer - Nintendo E3 2016

Dragon Quest Heroes Launch Trailer

A look at the types of quests available in Dragon Age: Inquisiton

Quest Types in Dragon Age Inquisition

Dragon Quest

After years of waiting, Dragon Quest XI is finally coming to the West this September. Here’s 25 minutes of juicy English language gameplay.

25 minutes of new gameplay from Dragon Quest XI

Meet the colorful cast of characters in the long-running JRPG fantasy franchise.

Dragon Quest XI Character Trailer

The mash-up of Dragon Quest and Dynasty Warriors is making a return to consoles and PCs this year. But what is the action-RPG all about? Square Enix released a new trailer to explain all the gameplay in Dragon Quest Heroes II. AND reveal when the game is coming out.Here's how the publisher describes it."Dragon Quest Heroes II is coming to PS4 and PC on April 25th (NA) and April 28th (EU)!After a thousand years of peace, the Seven Realms suddenly collapse into conflict as if guided by a mysterious and malicious force. Now, you must lead a band of powerful heroes in a quest to defeat evil and save the war-torn world!"

'Dragon Quest Heroes II' Release Date Revealed

The first game was a great melding of Dynasty Warrior gameplay with the colorful world of Dragon Quest. Now the sequel is headed to the PlayStation 4 in April, and it's packed with even more cartoony enemies and classic heroes from the franchise. Take a look in the first English language trailer.

'Dragon Quest Heroes II' - Official Release Date Trailer

Everything you need to know about Come to Court quest from 'Dragon's Dogma'.

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'Dragon Quest 11' Beginners Guide: Rab

'Dragon Quest 11' Beginners Guide: Hendrik

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'Dragon Quest 11' Beginners Guide: Erik

'Dragon Quest 11' Beginners Guide- Serena

'Dragon Quest XI' Beginner's Guide: The Luminary

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Everything you need to know about the Escort Duty quest in Dragon's Dogma

Quest Tips: Escort Duty

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Quest Tips: Trial and Tribulations

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Quest Tips: Nameless Terror

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Hot on the heels of Dragon Quest VII, here's a massive JRPG to ring in the new year. What's new in this massive role-playing game? New party members, new side quests, and new feature only possible on 3DS. Take a closer look in the above video!

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