Underplayed Gems

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- (2026)

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- cover
Developer
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.6 of 5, 245 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, risk-heavy dungeon crawl where every step and every item decision carries weight, and survival feels earned.

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What players say

Players agree the remaster has badly delayed inputs, especially diagonal movement and menu responses, and say level up messages freeze play for several seconds. Many compare it unfavorably to the 1993 Super Famicom original and to Shiren, calling it a downgrade with missing conveniences like dash and shortcuts. A few defend the core roguelike loop as fun and replayable despite the jank.

Screenshots

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