{"id":162298,"date":"2025-10-22T01:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T01:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=162298"},"modified":"2025-10-22T01:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T01:06:04","slug":"dragon-quest-smash-grow-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/game-previews\/dragon-quest-smash-grow-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon Quest is entering new territory with the release of Square Enix\u2019s mobile roguelite RPG DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow early next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gamers Heroes recently ventured forth &#8211; iPhone in hand &#8211; as we checked out the most recent DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Closed Beta Test adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See what\u2019s to come with our preview\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201cDRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow\u201d Teaser Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6U3mPefOfho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the handy-dandy robotic Roly guiding the way, DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow places the fate of the world in one\u2019s hands &#8211; as one does!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow lets players embark on a number of quests as they net better gear and fulfill their heroic duty, all while filling out the Adventure Log S.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, if one\u2019s feeling especially daring, DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow lets players perform Feats while \u201cgitting gud\u201d (and leveling up) in the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As players take on DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow\u2019s signature Slimes (gotta have those!), they can also collect Growth Crystals that can then be used to claim Blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow\u2019s roguelite elements come into play, with players adding Homing Projectiles, the Sword of Damocles, and other elements to their repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DRAGON-QUEST-SmashGrow-Preview-Gamers-Heroes-1-192x416.jpg\" alt=\"DRAGON QUEST SmashGrow Preview - Gamers Heroes\" class=\"wp-image-162297\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also true to series form are DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow\u2019s Coup de Gr\u00e2ce powerful attacks. While players have a little more oomph on one&#8217;s third stike, these attacks came in clutch when there are swarms of fearsome foes. As an added perk, these attacks net players even more Growth Crystals, ensuring the cycle again begins anew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Said cycle is ultimately what kept us coming back throughout the DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Closed Beta Period&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longtime gamers know all too well about that \u201cjust one more\u201d feeling that comes with the best of the best, and DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow has that element on lock. Best of all, most runs are done and dusted faster than your typical DoorDash delivery!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow\u2019s roguelite RPG hook is truly addictive, promising a grand adventure for all Heroes when it launches next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow will launch globally for mobile devices in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Feature Intro &#8211; 5<br> <br>Shrines<br> <br>Powerful bosses await in these challenging trials designed for the more seasoned Smash\/Grow adventurers.<br> <br>Clear these quests to obtain powerful Memories! Make sure your equipment and party setup are tip-top before roaming\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FZe5JYvqRi\">pic.twitter.com\/FZe5JYvqRi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow (@DQSG_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DQSG_EN\/status\/1978777948812439677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeling social? Be sure to follow the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DragonQuestSmashGrow\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DQSG_EN\">Twitter\/X<\/a> social media accounts, and also join the conversation <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/MmxDbG42cP\">via the official Discord channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smashgrow.dragonquest.com\/en\/\">the official DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7;color: #31708f;border-left-color: #31708f\" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-ebaa10d6-b4df-4feb-a70e-4e9139ab3e23\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">Thank you to PR for the chance to check out the DRAGON QUEST Smash\/Grow Closed Beta Test Preview!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ub-post-grid ub-block-post-grid align  is-equal-height preserve-post-image-aspect-ratio\" style=\"\" id=\"ub-post-grid-9255c460-2644-4630-bf1c-37d16d9ae41d\"><div class=\"ub-post-grid-items is-list\" style=\"row-gap: 32px; 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