Terry
A key protagonist in the Monster series who embarks on a journey to raise and battle monsters.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the character or navigate menus. |
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X | Confirm a selection, interact, or advance dialogue. |
Circle | Cancel or return to the previous menu. |
Start | Open the pause or system menu where applicable. |
Control notes
Button functions follow the Japanese PlayStation version; some menu contexts may use fewer inputs.
How it plays
How does Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 play?
The compilation contains two separate campaigns: Terry's Wonderland and Dragon Quest Monsters 2. Both use a top-down perspective for exploration, with randomly encountered battles in dungeons and outdoor areas.
Players recruit monsters, assign them to a party, choose commands during turn-based fights, and develop them through experience, equipment, skills, and breeding. Breeding can create stronger offspring with inherited abilities. Progression is tied to story events, dungeon exploration, arena challenges, and access to new areas.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2?
Build a balanced party rather than relying on one highly trained monster. Keep different attack types and support abilities available so the team can handle varied enemy resistances.
Use breeding to preserve useful skills and improve statistics, but avoid replacing every monster immediately; a dependable current party is still important for clearing dungeons and arenas. Save before major breeding decisions when testing combinations.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Mirey
An important companion character who appears in the second adventure.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Recruit monsters with complementary skills instead of choosing only by level.
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Check inherited abilities when breeding; a strong parent combination can matter more than current statistics.
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Keep reserve monsters available for breeding and for exploiting enemy weaknesses.
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