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DRAGON QUEST VI vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against DRAGON QUEST VI's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

DRAGON QUEST VI
This App
ANOTHER EDEN
Nemesis
MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG
Peer
Epic Seven
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.WFS, Inc.Scopely, Inc.Smilegate, Inc.
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.1 / 54.8 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count8324,160303,28248,661
PriceUSD8.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateJun 25, 2015Jan 28, 2019Mar 28, 2018Nov 3, 2018
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2025Apr 12, 2026Apr 8, 2026May 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment--mixednegative
Score--42/10025/100
Praises--
  • Engaging Gameplay and Content
  • Frequent Updates
  • High-fidelity character animations and visual designs keep players visually engaged during long sessions
Complaints--
  • Aggressive Monetization
  • Technical Instability
  • Frequent application crashes and connection instability disrupt gameplay following the latest update
Requests---
  • Implementation of a hard counter for dominant PvP units to restore competitive balance
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Zenithian trilogy IP brand recognition drives organic install velocity
  • Vocational system depth functions as a long-term retention mechanism
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  • Tier-1 Marvel IP with high-fidelity character modeling
  • Best-in-class cinematic combat animations
  • Strong Alliance-based social engagement
  • High-fidelity 2D animation functions as a visual production moat
  • Synchronous PvP arena drives long-term meta-chasing retention
Weaknesses
  • Premium $8.99 price point lacks the accessibility of F2P competitors
  • Absence of cloud-save functionality creates data-loss frustration
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  • Severe technical instability and frequent app crashes
  • Perceived 'pay-to-win' barriers in late-game meta
  • Dismissive customer support experiences
  • Technical instability post-update causes consistent battle crashes
  • Gear-crafting RNG creates end-game progression fatigue
Pricingpaidfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenanceIntenseIntenseMaintenance
Update Cadence2 versions, ~266d avg5 versions5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~7d avg5 versions, ~16d avg

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