I played through this version earlier this year. I am old enough where I played the original US version back in the day. I'm talking about before Final Fantasy was released. Man, what a weird time thinking back on it.

I've also played the GBC version and a translated rom of the SNES version that never came to the US. Like those versions, I felt the phone version streamlined some of the mechanics while still keeping the old school feel alive and well. I usually don't like grinding all that much in RPGs, but it just works for games this old. I feels like part of the journey rather than a chore. In a weird way, it seems realistic. I can picture this lone warrior headed out to the monster infested world growing more powerful with each monster he downs.

Anyway, this was a good port/remake. DQII is also worth it for the phone.