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Metacritic 7613+

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II

Omega Force|2017ActionRPG

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

62/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

53/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II offers engaging cooperative action and RPG elements. Encourage children to play with friends or family to enhance teamwork and communication skills. Discuss the narrative and strategic choices in combat. Be mindful of the 'limited time' offers, which can create pressure to purchase.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)53/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information in the provided description to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

Cooperative play, strategic thinking, narrative engagement, character development.

What your child develops

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash, field-roaming Action RPG that sends players on a new adventure to restore order to a once peaceful world filled with hordes of monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to 4 players can band together in cooperative multiplayer to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat challenging boss monsters. There is also a cast of many playable characters each with unique moves and abilities – including a host of familiar faces from the DRAGON QUEST® series and four brand new heroes that must team up to defeat an unknown threat looming over the Seven Realms!

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Limited Edition DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II Explorer's Edition provides a huge arsenal of bonus items! Purchase the Explorer's Edition for a limited time only for the ultimate start to your adventure!