# DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow

> Experience fast-paced action in this roguelite DRAGON QUEST RPG!

## Game facts

- Developer: SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.
- Publisher: SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 21, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: MOBILE
- Genres: RPG, Action, ActionRPG, Adventure, Party-BasedRPG, ActionRoguelike, HackandSlash

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Dragon Quest's music, graphics, and console-like interface provide strong nostalgia and brand appeal.
- Lightweight Bullet Heaven-style combat and build creation through equipment and skill combinations are fun and addictive.
- Some users positively note that updates and bug fixes have improved early issues such as save problems.

### Weaknesses

- The game heavily depends on high-rarity equipment, especially three-star weapons, while low gacha rates, off-banner results, no duplicate protection, and expensive pity mechanics are major complaints.
- Difficulty rises sharply after the early game, and experience dungeons and endgame content are difficult to progress through without specific equipment.
- Stamina limits, lengthy farming, and repetitive character- and class-specific progression make growth excessively slow.

## Links

- [DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3164)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3164/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T15:04:41.566Z