Dragon Quest Classic
Super Nintendo · RPG
Dragon Quest VI
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Enix |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, Dragon Quest VI is a role-playing game developed by Enix.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Quest series. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Quest (NES) and Dragon Quest IX (DS). Enix also made E.V.O.: Search for Eden for the SNES.
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 SNES'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 Quest VI 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 VI cheats & codes
40 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| 20 Frozen HP Battle | 7E402E14 |
|---|---|
| Items In Sack Modifier | 7E3FXXyy |
| Hero - Infinite HP | 7E402EFF |
| Hero - Infinite MP | 7E4032FF |
| 999 Attack/Defense; 500 Style | 7E403AFF |
| Hassan - Infinite HP | 7E4058FF |
Dragon Quest VI walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dragon Quest VI.
If you like Dragon Quest VI, the Matrix also picks…
Chrono Trigger Classic
Final Fantasy VI Classic Co-op
Final Fantasy V Classic Co-op
Super Mario RPG Classic
EarthBound Classic
Final Fantasy IV Classic Co-op
Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Dragon Quest VI FAQ
When did Dragon Quest VI come out on the SNES?
Dragon Quest VI was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Dragon Quest VI?
It was developed by Enix.
Is Dragon Quest VI multiplayer?
No. Dragon Quest VI is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Quest VI take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest VI 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 VI 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.