 IGN felt it was a solid game that didn't use its licenses well, stating that it "stands on its own without the "Dragon Quest" and "Final Fantasy" connection...Square Enix's two biggest franchises don't really add much to the experience.While it's nice seeing your favorite "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest" characters...the licenses aren't put to use as well as one would expect of a true crossover game (see "Smash Bros".for an example)" Conversely, Siliconera recommended it more for fans of the respective series, "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest", than for fans of party games, stating that "...when the game was conceived it was designed with fans of Square Enix titles in mind.