《勇者鬥惡龍2》的遊戲操作與傳統的RPG相似，但首次有團隊的設定，可以控制角色在地圖上移動、與NPC互動、購買物品、接受任務等。以下是一些主要的操作方式：

移動：使用方向鍵來移動角色。

對話/互動：按下A鍵與NPC對話，也會出現指令，從左上到右下分別是談話(Talk)、魔法(Spell)、狀態(Status)、物品(Item)、搜尋(Search)、裝備(Equip)。

選項：按下B鍵可查看目前的級數、魔法跟血量。

戰鬥：當遇到敵人時，會進入回合制戰鬥畫面。可以選擇攻擊(Fight)、逃跑(Run)、躲避(Parry)、使用道具(Item)。

The gameplay of "Dragon Quest II" is similar to traditional RPGs but introduces the concept of a party system for the first time in the series. Players can control the characters on the map, interact with NPCs, purchase items, accept quests, and more. Here are some of the main controls:

Movement: Use the directional pad to move the characters.

Talk/Interact: Press the A button to talk to NPCs or investigate objects. This will bring up commands from top left to bottom right: Talk, Spell, Status, Item, Search, Equip.

Menu: Press the B button to view the current level, magic spells, and health points.

Battle: When encountering enemies, the game switches to a turn-based battle screen. Players can choose to Fight, Run, Parry, or use an Item.