Play Yong Zhe Dou E Long - Dragon Quest 4 Online

Yong Zhe Dou E Long - Dragon Quest 4 is an NES RPG that feels like a rough but interesting take on the classic. The translation is a bit wonky—some names and dialogue are changed, and the menus take getting used to. You start with a simple hero, wandering towns that feel smaller than in the original, talking to NPCs who sometimes say things that don’t quite make sense.

Battles are turn-based, same as always, but the difficulty spikes can be brutal if you don’t grind. The music’s still catchy, though, and there’s something charming about seeing the familiar story play out in this stripped-down version. It’s not the best way to experience Dragon Quest IV, but if you’ve played the original and want a weird alternate version, it’s worth a look.