Dragon Quest is a high-fantasy role-playing series created by Yuji Horii and published by Square Enix. It is renowned for its turn-based combat, compelling storylines, and charming character designs by Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball. The series follows various heroes on their quests to save the world from evil forces, often featuring innovative gameplay mechanics that set standards in the RPG genre. It has been influential in shaping the modern RPG landscape.