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|type = Main series games | |type = Main series games | ||
|title=Luminaries of the Legendary Line | |title=Luminaries of the Legendary Line | ||
| image=[[File:DQII Logo.png|325px]][[File:DQII Laurel Wreath art.png|325px]] | |image=[[File:DQII Logo.png|325px]][[File:DQII Laurel Wreath art.png|325px]] | ||
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|developer=[[Chunsoft]] | |developer=[[Chunsoft]] | ||
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|composer= [[Kōichi Sugiyama]] | |composer= [[Kōichi Sugiyama]] | ||
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|released= '''Nintendo Entertainment System'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=January 26, 1987|NA=December 1990}}'''Playstation 4 & 3DS'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=August 10, 2017}}'''Nintendo Switch'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=September 27, 2019|NA=September 27, 2019|EU=September 27, 2019}} | |released= '''Nintendo Entertainment System'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=January 26, 1987|NA=December 1990}}'''MSX'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=February 6, 1988}}'''MSX2'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=May 27, 1988}}'''Super Famicom'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=December 18, 1993}}'''Game Boy Color'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=September 23, 1999|NA=September 27, 2000}}'''Wii'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=September 15, 2011}}'''Android & iOS'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=July 26, 2014|NA=October 9,2014|EU=October 9,2014|AUS=October 9,2014}}'''Playstation 4 & 3DS'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=August 10, 2017}}'''Nintendo Switch'''<br />{{vgrelease|JP=September 27, 2019|NA=September 27, 2019|EU=September 27, 2019}} | ||
|genre=[[Wikipedia:Console role-playing game|Console role-playing game]] | |genre=[[Wikipedia:Console role-playing game|Console role-playing game]] | ||
|modes = [[Wikipedia:Single player|Single player]] | |modes = [[Wikipedia:Single player|Single player]] | ||
|ratings= | |ratings= | ||
|platforms= | |platforms={{NES}}/{{Famicom}}, {{GBC}}, [[Wii]] (hybrid cartridge), [[MSX]], {{SFC}}, [[Cell phone]], {{PlayStation 4}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Nintendo Switch]], | ||
|media=2-[[Wikipedia:megabit|megabit]] NES [[Wikipedia:Cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]]<br /> [[Wikipedia:Floppy disk|Floppy disk]] (MSX)<br />GBC/SFC cartridges | |media=2-[[Wikipedia:megabit|megabit]] {{NES}} [[Wikipedia:Cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]]<br /> [[Wikipedia:Floppy disk|Floppy disk]] (MSX)<br />GBC/SFC cartridges | ||
|requirements= | |requirements= | ||
|input= | |input= | ||
|series=''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' | |series=''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Translation|'''Dragon Quest II'''|ドラゴンクエストII 悪霊の神々|Doragon Kuesuto Tsū Akuryo no Kamigami|literally meaning; "Pantheon of Evil Spirits"}} is a role-playing game and sequel to the original {{Dragon Quest}}. It was initially released for the {{Famicom}} in Japan on January 26, 1987. It would later be released in North America in 1990 and has been remade several times on different platforms, most notably in the compilation package of {{ | {{Translation|'''Dragon Quest II'''|ドラゴンクエストII 悪霊の神々|Doragon Kuesuto Tsū Akuryo no Kamigami|literally meaning; "Pantheon of Evil Spirits"}} is a role-playing game and sequel to the original {{Dragon Quest}}. It was initially released for the {{Famicom}} in Japan on January 26, 1987. It would later be released in North America in 1990 and has been remade several times on different platforms, most notably in the compilation package of {{DQI&II}}. | ||
==Series additions== | ==Series additions== | ||
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==Version Differences== | ==Version Differences== | ||
<small> See: {{ | <small> See: {{DQI&II}} for more detailed changes and improvements.</small> | ||
Since its original release on the {{Famicom}} and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] four remakes have appeared, with the first being on the Super Famicom, second the on {{Game Boy Color}}, third [[Cell phone]]s in Japan, and the most current being an iOS/Android release in the Japanese app store on June 26th, 2014 before being internationally released. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features, such as quick-saving on the world map, animated battles, and the automatic redirecting of attacks that target defeated monsters. Starting with the cell phone version, all three descendants of Erdrick are capable of attaining level 50, with the two magic user's stat growth and exp requirements being adjusted accordingly. Additionally, the [[Zoom]] spell was made consistent with later games by letting the player choose a select list of destinations to rather than the last place saved. | Since its original release on the {{Famicom}} and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] four remakes have appeared, with the first being on the {{Super Famicom}}, second the on {{Game Boy Color}}, third [[Cell phone]]s in Japan, and the most current being an iOS/Android release in the Japanese app store on June 26th, 2014 before being internationally released. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features, such as quick-saving on the world map, animated battles, and the automatic redirecting of attacks that target defeated monsters. Starting with the cell phone version, all three descendants of Erdrick are capable of attaining level 50, with the two magic user's stat growth and exp requirements being adjusted accordingly. Additionally, the [[Zoom]] spell was made consistent with later games by letting the player choose a select list of destinations to rather than the last place saved. | ||
Due to spacial constraints of the Game Boy and Game Boy | Due to spacial constraints of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color's screen, the English release of {{Dragon Warrior I & II}} in 2000 reverted the localized names of Erdrick, Gwaelin, and others to a closer approximation of their Japanese counterparts. These changes would be undone by Plus Alpha in 2010 with their localization of {{DQ9}}, which elected to retain the {{NES}} names as a surprise for older fans. As of the 2014 iOS/Android re-release, while several of the names of characters and locations have retained their {{NES}} designations (or very slight edits of such, like [[Midenhall]] instead of Middenhall), other characters and locations have elected for new translations that are closer to the meanings and puns of the original Japanese version. In addition, monsters, spells, and items have been updated to their modern naming conventions. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{spoiler|start}} | {{spoiler|start}} | ||
''Dragon Quest II'' is set 100 years after {{DQ}}. The offspring of the original game's | ''Dragon Quest II'' is set 100 years after {{DQ}}. The offspring of the original game's {{Hero 1}} have migrated from Alefgard to the continent of Torland, and there established three kingdoms: [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]] and [[Moonbrooke]]. A century of peace in these three kingdoms is suddenly ended when the evil priest Hargon destroys the castle of Moonbrooke. One lone guard, an injured survivor of the attack, makes his way towards the kingdom of Midenhall. There with his dying breath he informs the king of the dire circumstances. The king then commands his son, the prince of Midenhall and a descendant of Erdrick, to gather his cousins and defeat Hargon before the mad priest can accomplish his goals. | ||
Upon reaching Cannock he is informed by the King of that kingdom that his son has already left for the [[Wellspring of the Hero]], a traditional place that is visited by warriors upon beginning their journeys. Inside the shrine there is a body of water said to bless pilgrims. Upon arriving, a sage explains that the player was too late, and the prince has once again already left. The prince continued to Midenhall to join the | Upon reaching Cannock he is informed by the King of that kingdom that his son has already left for the [[Wellspring of the Hero]], a traditional place that is visited by warriors upon beginning their journeys. Inside the shrine there is a body of water said to bless pilgrims. Upon arriving, a sage explains that the player was too late, and the prince has once again already left. The prince continued to Midenhall to join the {{Hero 2}}, whom he doesn't know is also looking for him. Finally, the two meet at an [[inn]] located in [[Leftwyne]], and the prince joins the Hero's party on his quest. | ||
Together the two cousins set out northwest towards [[Gwaelin's Gate]] they pass underground and head south for [[Moonahan]]. In this village they meet a dog that seems peculiar to them. Upon reaching the ruins that remain of [[Moonbrooke]] they are informed by spirits of those that died (including the King himself) that the princess has been turned into a dog by Hargon and the only way to reverse the curse is to use the [[Mirror of Ra]]. The two warriors search for this mirror and they find it in a swamp from which four bridges can be seen at once. Upon their return to [[Moonahan]] they utilize the mirror in front of the curious dog they met, and much to the surprise of the Hero, he sees a beautiful girl in the reflection of the mirror. The princess is restored from her beastly appearance and joins her two cousins on their quest to defeat Hargon. After exploring the [[Pillar of Winds]] to obtain the [[Windbreaker]], the party heads for a shrine west of Moonbrooke where they pass underground and then head northwest across fields, desert, and mountains to reach the [[Dragon's Horn]]: two tall towers, each fixated on one side of a river. | Together the two cousins set out northwest towards [[Gwaelin's Gate]] they pass underground and head south for [[Moonahan]]. In this village they meet a dog that seems peculiar to them. Upon reaching the ruins that remain of [[Moonbrooke]] they are informed by the spirits of those that died (including the King himself) that the princess has been turned into a dog by Hargon and the only way to reverse the curse is to use the [[Mirror of Ra]]. The two warriors search for this mirror and they find it in a swamp from which four bridges can be seen at once. Upon their return to [[Moonahan]] they utilize the mirror in front of the curious dog they met, and much to the surprise of the Hero, he sees a beautiful girl in the reflection of the mirror. The princess is restored from her beastly appearance and joins her two cousins on their quest to defeat Hargon. After exploring the [[Pillar of Winds]] to obtain the [[Windbreaker]], the party heads for a shrine west of Moonbrooke where they pass underground and then head northwest across fields, desert, and mountains to reach the [[Dragon's Horn]]: two tall towers, each fixated on one side of a river. | ||
Scaling the southern tower to its peak, the party glides over the river below using the [[Windbreaker]], and land safely across the body of water. They continue on to the port city of [[Rippleport]], where they rescue a young girl from a pair of [[Gremlin]]s. Quite relieved upon her return, her grandfather, as a token of his gratitude, offers that the three heroes to use his ship to aid in their voyage. Hearing legends of a [[Sunken treasure]], the three set off into the northern sea, and find it glistening in the water. Upon returning it to Rippleport, a man desperate to get out of debt offers them the [[Echo Flute]] in exchange for it. | Scaling the southern tower to its peak, the party glides over the river below using the [[Windbreaker]], and land safely across the body of water. They continue on to the port city of [[Rippleport]], where they rescue a young girl from a pair of [[Gremlin]]s. Quite relieved upon her return, her grandfather, as a token of his gratitude, offers that the three heroes to use his ship to aid in their voyage. Hearing legends of a [[Sunken treasure]], the three set off into the northern sea, and find it glistening in the water. Upon returning it to Rippleport, a man desperate to get out of debt offers them the [[Echo Flute]] in exchange for it. | ||
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===Remakes=== | ===Remakes=== | ||
*''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with | *''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with {{Dragon Quest}}. It was released as {{DQI&II}} on the {{Super Famicom}} and {{Game Boy Color}} in the 90's, on [[Cell phone]]s in the early millennium, and on android and ios smart phones in June of 2014. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A smaller, simplified version of the world of | *A smaller, simplified version of the world of {{Dragon Quest}} is included on the world map in ''Dragon Quest II''. | ||
*''Dragon Quest II'' was the first game in the series to feature pits and tower balconies from which the party can fall. (As always, they take no damage from this.) | *''Dragon Quest II'' was the first game in the series to feature pits and tower balconies from which the party can fall. (As always, they take no damage from this.) | ||
*The MSX version of the game contained a special scene involving the "Dangerous Swimsuit" and the Princess of Moonbrooke. This was removed by the time the game made it outside of Japan, due to Nintendo of America's strict censorship policies and the objectively poor quality of the image in question. | *The MSX version of the game contained a special scene involving the "Dangerous Swimsuit" and the Princess of Moonbrooke. This was removed by the time the game made it outside of Japan, due to Nintendo of America's strict censorship policies and the objectively poor quality of the image in question. | ||
**This "Dangerous Swimsuit" scene was referenced in the 2005 PC title ''La-Mulana'', which was made to pay tribute to the MSX and its library of games. The main character, Lemeza Kosugi, receives the "Provocative Bathing Suit" from the NPC Dracuets at the end of the game's bonus dungeon, the Hell Temple, with a graphic of him in the Bathing Suit flashing on screen. The reference was maintained in the 2011 remake. | **This "Dangerous Swimsuit" scene was referenced in the 2005 PC title ''La-Mulana'', which was made to pay tribute to the MSX and its library of games. The main character, Lemeza Kosugi, receives the "Provocative Bathing Suit" from the {{NPC}} Dracuets at the end of the game's bonus dungeon, the Hell Temple, with a graphic of him in the Bathing Suit flashing on screen. The reference was maintained in the 2011 remake. | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Dragon-Quest-II-japanese-box-art.jpg|{{Famicom}} box art. | |||
Dragon_Warrior_II_NES.png|{{NES}} box art. | |||
DQII Famicom guide.png|Famicom guide. | |||
Shousetsu Dragon Quest II.png|Novelization. | |||
DQII CD Theater.png|CD Theater. | |||
DQII The Gods of Evil novel.png|''The Gods of Evil'' novel part one. | |||
DQII The Gods of Evil novel 2.png|''The Gods of Evil'' novel part two. | |||
DQ 4koma Gekijou 11.png|''4koma'' comics. | |||
DQ 4koma Gekijou Extra 19.png|''4koma'' comics. | |||
DQII_Characters.png| | |||
DQII iOS Android.png|iOS/Android. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{DQII}} | {{DQII}} | ||
{{Dragon Quest series}} | {{Dragon Quest series}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest II|*!]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest II|*!]] | ||
[[Category:Articles on Wikipedia]] | [[Category:Articles on Wikipedia]] | ||
