History VideoGame / DragonQuestHeroesIITwinKingsAndTheProphecysEnd

-->-- Prophecy delivered after the War of Kings

The game was released for the Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 and the Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita on May 27, 2016 in Japan, with April 25, 2017 being the launch for the North America version on the [=PlayStation 4=] and [[UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} PC]]. It was released for Nintendo Switch as part of the ''Dragon Quest Heroes I·II'' compilation on March 3rd, 2017 in Japan.

* BonusBoss: Estark from ''Dragon Quest IV'' and the Dragonlord from the very first ''[[VideoGame/DragonQuestI Dragon Quest]]'' are the post-game bonus bosses. The Switch version adds a third bonus boss: Malroth from ''VideoGame/DragonQuestII''.

''Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End'' is the {{Sequel}} to the 2015 ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors'' HackAndSlash SpinOff of the ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' franchise, ''VideoGame/DragonQuestHeroesTheWorldTreesWoeAndTheBlightBelow'', developed by Creator/KoeiTecmo's studio Omega Force. Like its predecessor, ''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' blends traditional EasternRPG mechanics of ''Dragon Quest'' with the ''Warriors'' formula of having one character defeat hundreds of {{Mook}}s.

* WakeUpCallBoss: Maya. She retains all of her skills from the previous game, and will periodically use her Puff [[LimitBreak Coup de Grace]] to deal heavy damage to anyone who forgets to block (or doesn't have Carver use [[DefendCommand Forbearance]] to absorb the damage any other party member would've taken from it). [[spoiler:Fortunately, [[DefeatMeansPlayable she decides to join your party after the battle]], saying it's no fun to prolong the fight against her sister Meena.]]

* BalefulPolymorph: The "Substitute" type of Monster Medals allow the player to transform into that type of monster and utilize its skills.

* BalefulPolymorph: The "Subsitute" type of Monster Medals allow the player to transform into that type of monster and utilize its skills.

'''''Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End''''' is the {{Sequel}} to the 2015 ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors'' HackAndSlash SpinOff of the ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' franchise, ''VideoGame/DragonQuestHeroesTheWorldTreesWoeAndTheBlightBelow'', developed by Creator/KoeiTecmo's studio Omega Force. Like its predecessor, ''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' blends traditional EasternRPG mechanics of ''Dragon Quest'' with the ''Warriors'' formula of having one character defeat hundreds of {{Mook}}s.

* WakeUpCallBoss: Maya. She retains all of her skills from the previous game, and will periodically use her Puff [[LimitBreak Coup de Grace]] to deal heavy damage to anyone who forgets to block. [[spoiler:Fortunately, [[DefeatMeansPlayable she decides to join your party after the battle]], saying it's no fun to prolong the fight against her sister Meena.]]

'''''Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End''''' is the {{Sequel}} to the 2015 ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors'' HackAndSlash SpinOff of the ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' franchise, ''VideoGame/DragonQuestHeroesTheWorldTreesWoeAndTheBlightBelow'', developed by Omega Force of [[Creator/{{Koei}} Koei Tecmo Games]]. Like its predecessor, ''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' blends traditional EasternRPG mechanics of ''Dragon Quest'' with the ''Warriors'' formula of having one character defeat hundreds of {{Mook}}s.

* CombinationAttack: Tag Tricks allow a party member to immediately use an attack when switched in. The Kazapple Party Power replaces the Tag Trick ability with a tremendous blast of lightning.

* ArtifactOfDoom: [[spoiler:The Sword of Discord grants its user tremendous power, but also drives them to homicidal madness and fury.]]

** [[spoiler:The Cup of Kings, originally a benevolent artifact, becomes this thanks to Fractos' influence.]]

** As he did in the original ''Dragon Quest'', the Dragonlord asks the player to join him and rule half the world. Obviously, he does not hold to his promise if you say Yes.

** [[spoiler:The King of Al-Kazaam is set up to be the final challenge to peace in the seven realms. Then the High King reveals his true colors.]]

* UnexpectedGameplayChange:
** On the first visit to Ingenia, the party is stripped of their weapons and thrown into the dungeon. After Meena helps them out of their cell, the lead character must reclaim the party's weapons without getting spotted by the patrolling Killing Machines. This is later repeated in the side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, made harder by the Killing Machines being replaced with faster Overkilling Machines.
** As opposed to the normal speedy combat of the rest of the game, defeating the Drakulard [[spoiler:as Atlas]] is a puzzle boss. The player must recognize the Drakulard's next attack from its motions and react accordingly to counter and damage him.

** Pazuzu, Belial, and Atlas, originally of ''Dragon Quest II'' as Hargon's top monsters, are the guardians who test the party for the legendary weapon of Mt. Neverest.

** As he did in the original ''Dragon Quest'', the Dragonlord asks the player to join him and rule half the world. Obviously, he does not hold to his promise.

** [[spoiler:The King of Al-Kazam is set up to be the final challenge to peace in the seven realms. Then the High King reveals his true colors.]]

* DiscOneNuke: The day one "Explorer" edition of the game comes with a dozen downloadable weapons. Most are about on par with starter equipment with some nice extra abilities, but a couple of pieces (particularly the robo-sword, and the Builder's Mallet OldSaveBonus) are more powerful than anything else you'll see for the first couple of areas.

* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo: Luceus, Aurora, Doric, Isla, Yangus, Bianca, Nera, and Psaro from the first ''Dragon Quest Heroes'' can be used as playable characters, but only in the Time-Space Labyrinth. They are extremely limited in their available skills and are unable to use anything but their default weapons, though it is possible to find Giga variants of them.

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: On the first visit to Ingenia, the party is stripped of their weapons and thrown into the dungeon. After Meena helps them out of their cell, the lead character must reclaim the party's weapons without getting spotted by the patrolling Killing Machines. This is later repeated in the side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, made harder by the Killing Machines being replaced with faster Overkilling Machines.

* EliteMook: If an enemy has a "WANTED!" text above its name, it is significantly stronger than the normal versions of its type.

* JobSystem: Similar to other ''Dragon Quest'' games, Lazarel and Teresa can change their vocation. There are five vocations: Warrior, Martial Artist, Mage, Priest, and Thief. Each has its own experience level and skill set that are maintained during switching. Leveling the two physical and magical vocations to 20 will unlock their combined versions Gladiator and Sage after completing a side-quest to earn each of them, while leveling Thief to 20 unlocks a side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, which can open the black treasure chests scattered through the overworld.

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: On the first visit to Ingenia, the party is stripped of their weapons and thrown into the dungeon. After Meena helps them out of their cell, the lead character must undertake a stealth segment to reclaim the party's weapons without getting spotted by the patrolling Hunter Mechs. This is later repeated in the side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, made harder by the Hunter Mechs being replaced with faster Uberkilling Machines.

* BonusBoss: Estark from ''Dragon Quest IV'' and the Dragonlord from the very first ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' are the post-game bonus bosses. The Switch version adds a third bonus boss: Malroth from ''VideoGame/DragonQuestII''.

* JobSystem: Similar to other ''Dragon Quest'' games, Lazarel and Teresa can change their vocation. There are five vocations: Warrior, Martial Artist, Mage, Priest, and Thief. Each has its own experience level and skill set that are maintained during switching. Leveling the two physical and magical vocations to 20 will unlock their combined versions Gladiator and Sage after completing a side-quest to earn them, while leveling Thief to 20 unlocks a side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, which can open the black treasure chests scattered through the overworld.

* OldSaveBonus: If you have a ''Dragon Quest Heroes I'' save, you can unlock Luceus and Aurora's costumes for Lazarel and Teresa to wear. If you have ''VideoGame/DragonQuestBuilders'' save data you unlock the Builder's Mallet as an Axe-based weapon.

* '''[[DubNameChange Maya]] ''(Mara)''''', '''Alena''' and '''[[DubNameChange Kiryl]] ''(Clift)'' ''' from ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIV''

The game was released for the Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 and the Sony UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita on May 27, 2016 in Japan, with April 25, 2017 being the launch for the North America version on the [=PlayStation 4=] and [[UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} PC]].

* JobSystem: Similar to other ''Dragon Quest'' games, Lazarel and Teresa can change their vocation. There are five vocations: Warrior, Martial Artist, Mage, Priest, and Thief, Each has its own experience level and skill set that are maintained during switching. Leveling the two physical or magical vocations to 20 can unlock their combined versions Gladiator and Sage after completing a side-quest to earn them, while leveling Thief to 20 unlocks a side-quest to obtain the Thief's Key, which can unlock the black treasure chests scattered through the overworld.