Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride tells the story of a Hero who begins his journey as a child and grows up through different stages of life. From the quest to find a bride to battling demons and exploring a vast world, the narrative features deep character development and emotions that allow players to connect with the story. An important aspect that adds to the enjoyment is the monster-catching system, where players can capture and raise monsters to use in their battle team, adding variety to gameplay. Combat is turn-based, allowing players to choose their actions in each turn. Additionally, players can form relationships by selecting a spouse character, which affects the storyline and the game's ending.