DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ IIVSTales of ARISE
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Tales of ARISE
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
Tales of ARISE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Tales of ARISE
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit required)
- Processor: Core i7 2600 3.4GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Tales of ARISE
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit Only)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II or Tales of ARISE?
Tales of ARISE won the comparison against DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II worth buying over Tales of ARISE?
Based on the metrics, Tales of ARISE won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tales of ARISE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC