Dragon Quest 2 is More Important Than You Think

The original Dragon Quest may have established the RPG juggernaut in Japan, but how did it's sequel expand that reach? And despite its current reputation as the hardest Dragon Quest ever, why is it absolutely essential to the series? Let's dig deep as Derrick explores the legacy and origins of Dragon Quest 2!

0:00 - The Challenge of a Sequel
3:01 - Development History
5:03 - The Premise
7:58 - Koichi Sugiyama & Akira Toriyama
12:53 - Improvements, Changes, & a Full Party
20:09 - The Boat & Return to Alefgard
22:10 - The Quest for Crests
27:32 - Why Is It So Hard?
30:26 - Rhone & the Final Dungeon
35:19 - Region Differences & Ports
38:29 - Conclusion

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