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{{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 [[Nintendo Entertainment System|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 ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]''.
{{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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===[[Tombola]]===
===[[Tombola]]===
Gambling also made its first appearance in the series, with several towns featuring medieval slot machines called the [[tombola]] for the player to utilize at the cost of a [[tombola ticket]] given by merchants. Breakable keys have been removed, replaced by the [[Silver Key]], [[Golden Key]], and [[Thief's Key]]. Churches have now been given actual function rather than cosmetic purpose, with priests reviving fallen party members and removing various ailments for a fee.  
Gambling also made its first appearance in the series, with several towns featuring medieval slot machines called the [[Tombola]] for the player to utilize at the cost of a [[tombola ticket]] given by merchants. Breakable keys have been removed, replaced by the [[Silver Key]], [[Golden Key]], and [[Thief's Key]]. Churches have now been given actual function rather than cosmetic purpose, with priests reviving fallen party members and removing various ailments for a fee.  


===Multiple save locations===
===Multiple save locations===
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==Version Differences==
==Version Differences==
<small> See: ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'' for more detailed changes and improvements.</small>
<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 Gameboy 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 Bboy and Game Boy color's screen, the english release of Dragon Warrior 1+2 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.
Due to spacial constraints of the Game Bboy and Game Boy color's screen, the english release of Dragon Warrior 1+2 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.
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[[File:DQI and II SNES artwork.png|right|thumb|250px|The three heroes.]]
[[File:DQI and II SNES artwork.png|right|thumb|250px|The three heroes.]]
===Prince of Midenhall===
===Prince of Midenhall===
:''See main article: [[Prince of Midenhall]]''
:''See main article: {{Prince of Midenhall}}''
The heir of the Kingdom of [[Midenhall]] is the classic warrior of the three Luminaries, with the most impressive physical stats. He can equip all weapons and armour in the game, though he has no magic ability (he is the only protagonist in the series to lack magical aptitude). This is the character the player starts out with in the castle of Midenhall, and his name is directly selected by the player.
The heir of the Kingdom of [[Midenhall]] is the classic warrior of the three Luminaries, with the most impressive physical stats. He can equip all weapons and armour in the game, though he has no magic ability (he is the only protagonist in the series to lack magical aptitude). This is the character the player starts out with in the castle of Midenhall, and his name is directly selected by the player.


===Prince of Cannock===
===Prince of Cannock===
:''See main article: [[Prince of Cannock]]''
:''See main article: [[Prince of Cannock]]''
The prince of [[Cannock]] is closer to his [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|ancestor]] than the other Luminaries. He cannot use as wide a variety of weapons and armor as the prince of Midenhall but compensates for this with the ability with a unique assortment of spells. However, it should be noted that his magic is not as powerful as that wielded by the princess of Moonbrooke. Despite this, he can, like his cousin, equip the [[Erdrick's sword]]. This character is hard to track down in the beginning of the game, but he will grow to be a great ally. In earlier releases, his name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter his name. As of the [[Cell phone]] release, his name is offered initially via a random generator when the Hero departs from Midenhall, but the player can also decide to give the Prince of Cannock a name of the player's choosing.  
The prince of [[Cannock]] is closer to his [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|ancestor]] than the other Luminaries. He cannot use as wide a variety of weapons and armor as the prince of Midenhall but compensates for this with the ability with a unique assortment of spells. However, it should be noted that his magic is not as powerful as that wielded by the princess of Moonbrooke. Despite this, he can, like his cousin, equip the {{Erdrick's sword}}. This character is hard to track down in the beginning of the game, but he will grow to be a great ally. In earlier releases, his name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter his name. As of the [[Cell phone]] release, his name is offered initially via a random generator when the Hero departs from Midenhall, but the player can also decide to give the Prince of Cannock a name of the player's choosing.  


===Princess of Moonbrooke===
===Princess of Moonbrooke===
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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 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|gremlins]]. 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.


The trio then sails east and land on the continent of [[Alefgard]]. They reach [[Tantegel]] only to discover that the King has locked himself away for fear of [[Hargon]]. They explore the remains of [[Charlock|Charlock Castle]] where they meet a descendant of the [[Dragonlord]] who hope to succeed where his ancestor failed. Although the Dragonlord's decendant clearly has evil intentions, even he realizes the threat in Hargon, and reveals to the three young warriors that if they wish to defeat Hargon they must take [[5 Sigils|five sigils]] to the [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest II#Rubiss Shrine|Rubiss Shrine]].  
The trio then sails east and land on the continent of [[Alefgard]]. They reach [[Tantegel]] only to discover that the King has locked himself away for fear of [[Hargon]]. They explore the remains of [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]] where they meet a descendant of the [[Dragonlord]] who hope to succeed where his ancestor failed. Although the Dragonlord's decendant clearly has evil intentions, even he realizes the threat in Hargon, and reveals to the three young warriors that if they wish to defeat Hargon they must take [[5 Sigils|five sigils]] to the [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest II#Rubiss Shrine|Rubiss Shrine]].  


With this new information in hand the party sets sail south of Alefgard and discover a small island in the middle of the ocean on which a prominent lighthouse stands. As they explore the inside of the tower they witness a [[gremlin]] vanish into a wall. Following it, they find a passage and are greeted by an old man who tells them to follow him. He guides them to a treasure chest and offers its contents to the luminaries. However upon opening the chest they find it empty and the old man suddenly transforms into four gremlins that charge upon the unsuspecting trio. The cousins defeat the monsters and in doing so recover the [[5 Sigils#Star Sigil|Star Sigil]], which one of the fiends was carrying.
With this new information in hand the party sets sail south of Alefgard and discover a small island in the middle of the ocean on which a prominent lighthouse stands. As they explore the inside of the tower they witness a [[Gremlin]] vanish into a wall. Following it, they find a passage and are greeted by an old man who tells them to follow him. He guides them to a treasure chest and offers its contents to the luminaries. However upon opening the chest they find it empty and the old man suddenly transforms into four gremlins that charge upon the unsuspecting trio. The cousins defeat the monsters and in doing so recover the [[5 Sigils#Star Sigil|Star Sigil]], which one of the fiends was carrying.
{{spoiler|end}}
{{spoiler|end}}


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===Ports===
===Ports===
*''Dragon Quest II'' had a port for the [[MSX]] platform in Japan.
*''Dragon Quest II'' had a port for the [[MSX]] platform in Japan.
*''Dragon Quest II'' was released in North America, under the name ''Dragon Warrior II'', on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in December of 1990.
*''Dragon Quest II'' was released in North America, under the name {{Dragon Warrior II}}, on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in December of 1990.


===Remakes===
===Remakes===
*''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''. It was released as  ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'' on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|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.
*''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|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 ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]'' is included on the world map in ''Dragon Quest II''.
*A smaller, simplified version of the world of ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|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.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Dragon-Quest-II-japanese-box-art.jpg|Famicom box art
Image:Dragon-Quest-II-japanese-box-art.jpg|{{Famicom}} box art.
Image:Dragon_Warrior_II_NES.png|NES box art
Image:Dragon_Warrior_II_NES.png|{{NES}} box art.
Image:DQII Famicom guide.png|Famicom guide
Image:DQII Famicom guide.png|Famicom guide.
Image:Shousetsu Dragon Quest II.png|Novelization
Image:Shousetsu Dragon Quest II.png|Novelization.
Image:DQII CD Theater.png|CD Theater
Image:DQII CD Theater.png|CD Theater.
Image:DQII The Gods of Evil novel.png|"The Gods of Evil" novel part one
Image:DQII The Gods of Evil novel.png|''The Gods of Evil'' novel part one.
Image:DQII The Gods of Evil novel 2.png|"The Gods of Evil" novel part two
Image:DQII The Gods of Evil novel 2.png|''The Gods of Evil'' novel part two.
Image:DQ 4koma Gekijou 11.png|4koma comics
Image:DQ 4koma Gekijou 11.png|''4koma'' comics.
Image:DQ 4koma Gekijou Extra 19.png|4koma comics
Image:DQ 4koma Gekijou Extra 19.png|''4koma'' comics.
Image:DQII_Characters.png|
Image:DQII_Characters.png|
Image:DQII iOS Android.png|iOS/Android
Image:DQII iOS Android.png|iOS/Android.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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