Game Boy Color · RPG
Dragon Warrior Monsters
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Enix |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest Monsters |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Dragon Warrior Monsters is a role-playing game developed by Enix and published by Eidos Interactive.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Quest Monsters series; on the GBC you can also try Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey and Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 (PS1) and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart (GBA). Enix also made Dragon Warrior I & II and Dragon Warrior III for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Dragon Warrior Monsters is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Dragon Warrior Monsters cheats & codes
84 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| 1st Slot Infinite HP [In Battle] | 01FFA3DB |
|---|---|
| 1st Slot Infinite MP [In Battle] | 01FFC3DB |
| 1st Slot Max Attack [In Battle] | 01FFE3DB |
| 2nd Slot Infinite HP [In Battle] | 01FFA5DB |
| 2nd Slot Infinite MP [In Battle] | 01FFC5DB |
| 2nd Slot Max Attack [In Battle] | 01FFE5DB |
Dragon Warrior Monsters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dragon Warrior Monsters.
If you like Dragon Warrior Monsters, the Matrix also picks…
Pokémon Crystal Classic
Pokémon Yellow Classic
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Classic
Pokémon Emerald Classic
Pokémon Platinum Classic
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Dragon Warrior Monsters FAQ
When did Dragon Warrior Monsters come out on the GBC?
Dragon Warrior Monsters was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Dragon Warrior Monsters?
It was developed by Enix and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Dragon Warrior Monsters multiplayer?
No. Dragon Warrior Monsters is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Warrior Monsters take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Warrior Monsters typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Dragon Warrior Monsters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.