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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Dragon Quest IV
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Dragon Quest IV is a role-playing game developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dragon Warrior IV. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Quest series; on the NES you can also try Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest III and Dragon Quest II. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Quest IX (DS) and Dragon Quest VI (SNES). Chunsoft also made Door Door, The Portopia Serial Murder Case and Tetris 2 + Bombliss for the NES.
Dragon Quest IV is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
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 Quest IV 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 Quest IV cheats & codes
542 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Walk Through Walls except on World Map | EUUITAAO |
|---|---|
| Walk Through Water except on World Map | LEXSGAYO |
| Walk Through Walls Everywhere | AVKIGEAT |
| Can Discard Any Item | IZKAVKIU |
| Enemy Treasure Is Always Random | ZOEPAZKG |
| Mascot - Hero | APPZXL |
Dragon Quest IV walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Dragon Quest IV FAQ
When did Dragon Quest IV come out on the NES?
Dragon Quest IV was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Dragon Quest IV?
It was developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix.
Is Dragon Quest IV multiplayer?
No. Dragon Quest IV is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Quest IV take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest IV 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 Quest IV 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.