11 Best Dragon Quest Games (Series Ranked)
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- Looking back at the series that started the JRPG, as ranked by you
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DQXI's "previously on Dragon Quest XI" feature is the greatest thing. I've got short term memory loss and it is a life saver.
I don't see people talk about this enough! It helps so much.
I forgot about that lmao, because well, I forgot! As a whole DQ 11 was a perfect game for a wandering mind like mine.
@@nintendogejpeg even as a storytelling technique it works. It isn't necessary for every game out there, but JRPGs certainly gain a lot from it
@@masterofthegame408 it's the whole reason I don't feel the need to rush through it, I can take my time with it, play a few other games that the same time as I know it will always tell me what's up.
Plus it's fun to read the story in Rab's voice.
so happy to have this series get more and more love here in the west
Same, it deserves it!
I know right Madz! Can you do some videos on Dragon Quest?
No doubt!
Dq8 back on ps2 is what introduced me to jrpg, ff and disgaea came after
Hi Madz, If you read this, do a video on dragon quest.
Dragon Quest 8 will always hold a special place in my heart as it introduced me to the series as a child and was just epic on the PS2.
I always keep presenting Pokémon fans the game in terms of what I'd like to be an explorable Pokémon game to be like. It had just such a lovely and dense atmosphere back then plus the many places you got to visit all were so variied.
@OtterlyDorky
I also got into the DQ series thanks to DQ8. Honestly I think most people outside of Japan got into the series because of DQ8. Prior to DQ8, none of the other DQ games released outside of Japan received much fanfare or attention and DQ for a long time was a series with just a cult following until DQ8 changed all that. Square-Enix promoted the hell outta it outside of Japan & even included a playable demo of FF12 inside each copy of DQ8 as an attractive bonus plus it was the first DQ game to see Akira Toriyama's iconic artwork & character designs fully realized on screen thanks to its cel-shaded animated full 3D look and given that Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise is a bonafide global phenomenon that made DQ8 even more of a must buy once gamers instantly recognized his work in trailers for the game. DQ8 was a legit game-changer for the series✌
Cor blimey!
Yes, same for me too because maybe it's the first jrpg that gives me a whole different experience on world exploration.that game give me a new vision and fantasy when I was a kid,and make me a hardcore jrpg fans until today.
It’s a crime that it only got a severely compromised port to the 3DS where it looks worse than on PS2. I need a DQ8 HD Edition with the best of both versions in one place.
So, small detail about 3 (and 9 for that matter) that often gets overlooked: you can have UP TO four members in your party, but it's up to you. The number of party members is optional. You can also just have three characters, which bumps up the difficulty a bit. Or two for a tougher challenge. Or you can go for a solo quest, which is like the crazy hard version (but hey, it's actually really fun because it forces you to really pick and choose your gear carefully).
Also, the fewer members you have, the more experience you get for defeating the same monsters. So even though you're increasing the difficulty by having fewer members, the trade off is that you'll level up a bit faster, which is VERY useful once you start encountering tougher monsters.
Correct. It's fully possible to beat the entire game with just Loto.
What I really like is that the game gives you more experience with less party members as a way to incentivize the difficulty. Also it makes sense that it's a set amount of experience that gets shared with each party member, so less members means less sharing.
@Vegesther I mean, sure, instant kill/paralyze suck in a solo run, but you can also max out your Luck, which reduces ailment rates. Furthermore, DQ3 doesn't do Game Over. If you're Solo, the worst that can happen is that you get ported back to a Church, and since you only have one party member, you don't have to spend gold to resurrect anyone.
I'm not saying that the solo run isn't hard/swingy, but they do a lot to make it manageable, which is impressive considering the fact that the game wasn't even designed to be played primarily solo.
I don't know about 3 but in 9 it's really easy to do a solo run with the right class and talent build
Furthermore, the narrative implies the main protagonist solo'ing the game is what's the actual canon way to play the main story at least. The villains make comments such as "Defeated by a mere mortal" as opposed to "Defeated by mortals" and what not. Or at least this is the case for IX, but unsure about III.
That every game from III to XI seems to have many people pick it as their favourite game in the series, speaks so much to the quality of the worlds and characters we have been given each time :)
Such an incredible series
Dragon quest has got to be ine of the most consistent gaming franchise
Yeah, I grew up with the series, and I feel like, at some point, each game was "my favorite". It's really hard to pick and choose. I tend to separate them into the old-school 8-bit and 16-bit era games and the more modern 3D games, and pick favorites from those two groups separately.
My favs are 1, 2, 3 and 9 :)
Honestly, DQ1 and 2 are underrated AF...
5 is my favorite
I don't trust people that would pick 6 or 7... especially 6
I only started playing it this year, but the fact that dq9 had/has a online shop, local multiplayer, semi-3d graphics and a ridiculous amount of content (it was 700+ hours for full completion on howlongtobeat) is pretty impressive.
Is it still worth playing without online stuff?
Totally. From what I know, the online only accounted for around 10% of the equippable items, and these are still technically accessible with a dns thing on us copy’s of the game (never tried it apparently does not work on PAL copy’s) it is a very good game with loads of charm and customisation.
@@goghman Sentinels Of The Starry Skies is definitely worth playing through for its unique take on a Dragonquest game. It also seems to be cheaper to find than the remakes for some reason on 3DS.
wish they make remake the game in the future. I did enjoy spending my time for the game just to grind sources to make great equipment + beating the secret dungeon bosses.
@@goghman post game stuff (whic is a DLC) is where the game really shines. it will extend the story of the characters(like stella, serena, etc..)
without the DLC, its incomplete imo.
Dragon Quest V if I remember correctly is the first game that ever made me really cry and I think anyone who's played knows why
Yeah, it's easy to say that the game has the most hated secondary villain in all DQ games.
@@ismaeltevenal7492loved*
I really need a dragon quest IX remake. God it was so fun playing on the go with my brother and was my first JRPG. I love the multiplayer aspect as well and the level of customization. I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. Actually a classic for me.
dragon quest IX will always be my fav as well everything from the story to the world to the design of monsters in that game i love it all
Dragon Quest 11 S is the first RPG I've played in over twenty years where I went out of my way to max out the levels of every party member, get all the best equipment to max levels, beat all super bosses and get the secret ending. Needless to say it gets my vote.
Ditto. The game makes acquiring all of the best gear actually seem worthwhile and not a giant slog.
I did the same, it’s by far my most played game on switch and my entry point( thanks Sakurai)
But I fell in love with 5 and just wish that I didn’t have to play it on mobile.
PLEASE PORT 4-6 on switch Nintendo!
@@firenze6478 emulate
Same here. And that was my first Dragon Quest game. I thank Sakurai for putting the franchise on my radar, like he did with Xenoblade Chronicles.
max levelling in DQ XI is a joke. Super easy.
Glad you have been hyper focusing on Dragon Quest since the presentation just like me!
It's pretty sweet to see how DQV touched hard on someone who just became a father. It's a pretty relatable story from that point of view.
I really want to see Square Enix release DQ8 on modern platforms, throw in the content from the 3DS version combined with the console quality of the PS2 remastered and faster loading times and we'd have the definitive version.
To be fair, the 3DS version is only 4 years old outside of Japan, so as much as I'd love that, I think it's reasonable enough not being a priority right now. Thankfully it seems we've lots of wonderful DQ games and remasters to come in the future, and no doubt that will one day join them!
@@user-nr2cs2rq7h And I'm definitely going to get my hands on the HD 2D remake of Dragon Quest 3
Ikr we need this
Not to mention the orchestrated soundtrack from the ps2 version.
@@MirageMewtwo Good point! Forgot to mention that!
Dragon quest 9 is such a fun game. I remember playing it so much and hunting for those metal slimes for lots of XP whenever I would go anywhere with my DS. Fun times
You know when you get into a series you want to know everything about it
DQ9 just has endless content
The year 2010 gave us DQIX, the Gen 4 Johto remakes, Halo Reach and Call of Duty Black Ops. One of the greatest years in gaming IMO
@@jacknorton8363 facts
I had forgotten about Jedward. Damn you Jon.
Pokemon sword and sheid there are Jedwerd inspired characters Sordward and Shielbert.
@@joshhallam6342 just looked it up. I stopped playing once I beat Leo so I haven't got to that part. Don't know if I will now 😂 I'll just stick to the DLC
I’m just starting to get into Dragon Quest, and I can already tell that it’s going to be one of my favorite series.
You can't really go wrong with any of the 10 games, but 1 and 2 can be a bit off-putting in this day and age. 3-6 are some of my favorite games of all time, and 8, 9 and 11 are also amazing
I got into this series through DQXI S and that game is dripping with charm and references, but Dragon Quest V’s my absolute favorite installment I’ve played thus far. I love the whole family and generational aspect, and I especially enjoy the change in “hero roles” once you reach adulthood (as a vague way of putting it).
9 was my first intro to the series so its my favourite. Definetly get a lot of good nostalgia just thinking about myself playing it as a kid.
Only things i remember are dying a lot on the final boss and never being able to use the online featues because they werent available anymore which made me extremely sad.
hehehe, do you want good news ? Look for how to unlock the DLC in DQ9 and there you go
I really hope they will releaase IV - IX to Nintendo Switch some time soon.
this
I’m praying for a DQ IX remake on Nintendo switch with the same style but with better graphics of course and a bigger story
I can't wait for the DQ3 HD remake. It's my favorite JRPG and possibly my favorite game of all time. The series as a whole is fantastic, and I can't wait to experience the magic of DQ3 with a new coat of paint.
I have to agree. I put so many hours playing and replaying 3 on my Game Boy that it is easily my favorite RPG. It's too bad I still prefer the PS1 version of 7 over the 3DS remake.
@@Dw7freak Is there any reason for that? From what I know, VII 3DS is basically an objectively better version overall, with the only flaw being the changes to the class system.
@@thedragovian5722 The job system is the easy one, with how easy it is to master jobs and the intermediate jobs' skills being locked to the class. A few of the localization changes nearly turned me off it, like Melvin being renamed Mervin, which sounds like he's got a mental issue, and every town and every npc being renamed throwing my memory off. It also felt much easier, especially with that shard radar, and grind sessions were much shorter. They completely removed the Sim town sidequest with multiple final towns based on the residents in favor of that monster town that did basically nothing. They also removed all the fmv cutscenes and didn't put new ones in in their place. The Deja dance scene and opening just felt empty without it. Speaking of the opening, they cut so much out of the prologue that it felt hollow.
@@Dw7freak VII 3DS > VII PlayStation
Is there a release date or window for the dq3 remake?
Best Dragon Quest games: All of them.
For real!
I'm inclined to agree.
I only played dragon quest 11 on switch and really loved it
@Zain Mahmood
You should totally check out DQ8 (console version, not the 3DS version), best DQ game in my opinion & also the DQ game that finally made the series a big hit with gamers outside of Japan.
@@DragonHeart613 V is my favorite followed by VIII and XI at third place.
@@saysoun752 XI - S is my favourite followed by VIII and V at third place.
VII is my favorite for the Script folowing by 11 and VI.
@@DragonHeart613 but the 3ds fixes so many things i say to play the 3ds version
I want a IX remake sooooo bad! It was my first Dragon Quest game and to this day I still create art and scenarios of my party from that game. I never got the change to try out the DLC quests so I really want that remake
SAME FOR ME FIRST GAME! and dq9 is the greatest game of all time! the post game content went god mode. Send me some of your art!
Bro you have no idea... first DQ game I played that was a game that had me on a roller coaster of emotions as a kid so good I want Nintendo to remake it because so many need to experience it.
If you still have your DS, you can play the DLC. There is a video on youtube to know how to unlock the DLC
5 deserves to be number one. I think more people probably played 11 though.
11 also has some big advantages imo over 5 with a stronger cast/better written a really fleshed out world and having amazing world building, awesome npcs with dialog that can be followed along with the story for some really powerful writing, the gameplay is pretty refined and doesn't feel clunky which is a sad truth of alot of snes games tho dq5 is amazing REGARDLESS of that also the twist mid game id argue is just as good as 5s idea. Really id say dq5 only has a arguably stronger plot even then i could theoretically debate it and better ost with some stuff that 11 doesn't have aka monster catching
That's the problem with this list. Most of the people voting on it probably haven't played more than one of two dragon quest games. I would have been more interested in seeing the NL guys give their own personal rankings.
@@ChiGyu620 I feel like this list is fair as someone who's played dq 1-11 except for 10 and alot of spinoffs 11 is the strongest overall with 5 behind it and then 8 imo alot of people would be blinded by nastolgia tbh and ignore 8s issues
DQ 3 or 5 can be number one either or, both are masterpiece games and 3 is revolutionary and the most influential RPG ever made.
The only problem with 11 is that the music is sub par
My TOP 5 Dragon Quest games in the mainline series:
1. Dragon Quest IX (Nintendo DS)
2. Dragon Quest XI (Nintendo Switch)
3. Dragon Quest (original Dragon Warrior in the NES)
4. Dragon Quest III (Game Boy Color)
5. Dragon Quest V (Nintendo DS)
IX IS THE BEST!!!! :D
Dragon Quest builders 2
@@ch0o_choo Best RPG multiplayer ever
Dragon Quest 8 is my favorite game in the series. DQ8 is a masterpiece.
Yeah fighting a purple hot air balloon as a final boss was fun
From my short-term experience, I mostly see people agree that V, VIII and XI are the highest-rated.
V is amazing.
V is the best, and I started with 11s and it’s my most played game on switch
Definitely in the 6 is an underrated gem group here!
My brother and I played DQ1 (Dragon Warrior here in Canada) as young lads and I remember it being so epic at the time. This was back when games shipped with physical game manuals and entire maps. One of us would navigate while the other played a dungeon. Great video, I've always loved this franchise!
I'm so happy to have more Dragon Quest videos in my feed. I love seeing Jon tweet about it so often as well! Excellent video! Keep them coming!
Dragon Quest IX was my first ever JRPG, and I never got more than 10 hours into it. That being said, I don't think I can die happily until I go back and finish that game.
It took me 120 hours my first time through. But I was taking my time with it, taking screen shots and doing all the side quests (even though I did miss one gah!)
I always wanted to get the game on sale on Switch clearance to check out that alternative content. But it's getting hard to find for less then $40 now.
@@Mac_Omegaly how did you screenshot on DS?
@@I_was_a_Bullfrog haha. Dyslexic Roman numeral flip. I was talking about DQ11, not DQ9.
In DQ9 I got to the job changing shrine and then my brother got his copy of the game. But because I waited for him to get that far in his copy to play together I never touched the game again.
I do plan to play it again. But currently working through the 3DS version of DQ8.
@@Mac_Omegaly i just finshed dq8 3d! how are you enjoying it?
@@forcepalmproductions9158 I'm honestly enjoying the little photo scavenger hunt a lot. I just finished the snow area when I stopped. *(getting lost on my way to what I think is the airship/flying mount that the hero needs to find.) I am not particularly sure where to go next. But I can probbally look up a FAQ when I get back to it. [I also just got B rank in the monster arena. Without using the guide, which is nice. And had a detour to the big casino.]
I started 11, but I did buy 1-3 on switch just need time to play them.
I've played them all from I - XI, with the exception of X. List is pretty accurate to how I would rate it except my top 3 would be 3. XI 2. VIII 1. V. V is absolutely amazing but it's also expensive and so is VII. You can expect to pay close to $200 for it on eBay. SquareEnix needs to at least remaster games III - IX, maybe IV - VI and VII - IX like they did with I - III.
@@saysoun752 I wish I was a fan when I was 12yo. I heard of this series around 2017 because someone I know talk about it.
These are the kinds of games where you play a little bit at a time. Binging these games are pretty hard to do, especially when you got a lot on your plate outside of playing games. And because of this, XI is perfect for the switch since you can just close the game without spending too much energy in rest mode. And the games pretty much get longer the newer they are. Hope you get time to play them!
You don’t need to play 1-3 before 11. I should know this since DQ11 was my first DQ ever and I loved it to bits. 11 is the perfect entry point for newcomers.
@@AlexRN They're not really related in any sense as you can play them in any order, except the first two as those two are related. DQ I - III are related as they belong to the Erdrick trilogy while IV - VI belong to Zenithia trilogy. The rest are basically stand alone games. However, you can play them in any order you choose, with the exception of the first two.
DQ11 was added to Game Pass awhile back, so I decided to play through it after not having played a DQ game since like DQ4 and had an absolute blast. It's like the perfect refinement of classic JRPG design, avoiding a lot of the pitfalls of JRPGs and is overflowing with charm and personality.
I am playing DQ11 right now and holy shit is it good.
I started playing it as a joke cause I remembered hero is in smash bros, but the game is actually addicting. I love just turning off my brain and letting my characters auto fight and getting stronger from it.
I tried playing it not that long ago holding it to the unrealistic expectations of DQ8 cuz I was desperate for more. This game in my opinion pales in comparison but I think I'm biased cuz of how much I hate Erik but I still do think the storytelling is... Terrible. Everything else is engaging and fun though. I could get lost in 11's combat and alchemy pot.
I just bought this game after humming and ha-ing over it for months. I do not regret it. Here's hoping 3-HD comes to North America!
I am here again to say that I beat it in a week and I must say, that is the best RPG I have ever played. Easily in my top 5. The true ending was so good, that I had to stop and sit there speechless for a good 5 mins before walking around in my living room trying to figure out what the heck just happened. Please play this game if you haven't. It is the best in the series.
So happy to see 4 so high on the list!! It´s my favorite retro game!
IV is in my top 5 games of all time, and my favorite DQ.
I've watched a lot of DQ ranking videos. This is the best one. It covers each game really well and hits the important games.
The order is absolutely terrible
@@sweet_sukeban4022 5 should be number 1
This is not the best one. DQ 3 is one of the most important games in the series, DQ 3 definitely should be in the top 3 on this list.
@@firenze6478 3 should be number 1 in my opinion, both are great pick. Or 11, any of those 3 is fine.
@@Swampert444 my problem with three is that since the characters are all made yourself, they have no personality connection or relevance to the plot.
I just saw that DQ3 remake preview and my jaw dropped. That's going to be a day 1 must play.
Dragon quest XI actually got me into the series. Had loads of fun playing it. Great story, great gameplay, all of it.
I loved Dragon Quest 4, brings back good memories.
Sad to see DQ3 so low. It's my favorite jrpg, easily my most replayed one.
Dragon Quest 9 was the first single player RPG I played and beat and the one that got me into RPGs and the Dragon Quest series...It's one of my favorite games of all time. Played it back on 3DS in 2012. I loved being able to customize and name my own party....I wish they would bring that back.Great video and solid list.
There really is no excuse not to bring DQ X over now that there is a single player version. It looks like so much fun.
DQ9 was my introduction to the series, and god damn I love it so much.
The music, and the story, and the characters- just a stellar game they need to remake.
Dragon Quest V is by far my favorite and probably the one I played most out of all Dragon Quest games. There's something appalling about a story of the main character starting as a child and growing up, having his own family to go out adventuring. Kinda wish more games do that.
Absolutely loving all the recent dragon quest content on this channel
Dq11 is like a comfort food type of game. If you actively play it to try to beat it, you're gonna get bored or experience a burn out. But if you play just a little bit everyday after school or work, it offers an amazing experience over weeks and months.
Thanks for the video! Great list. I might just re-organize the top three. 😀
Very much need a dq9 remake!
Agreed but 5 needs a remake,( and the whole trilogy of 4-6 neeeds a port first.)
Love Dragon Quest!! Thank you for making this video. I'm currently playing DQ2.
I have been coming back to see all Jon videos there is certainly a charm in them
DQV has the best story. Best waifu. Best pet. It has it all. Should've be no 1 imo
Dragon Quest VI has a great story, and very interesting quests, lore and epic boss fights. DQ VI (SNES version) is my favorite in the series along with V and III. Also, it's the most difficult game in the series, and this is actually the main reason why some players don't like it so much. The truth is, they get frustrated early in the game, and don't even let the story unfold to its full potential. The game is also the longest in the series, and the longer you play it, the more interesting it gets. DQ V is a great game as well, but it's too easy. As an old-school RPG veteran, I really like games that give you a challenge. DQ VI really makes you think strategically. The game also has a lot of well hidden items and secret treasures. Also, it has better variety of items, skills, spells, classes, characters, modes of transportation than the previous ones. And you can recruit almost every monster. No wonder when it originally came out, it was an instant hit, and the best selling game in Japan.
DQ XI is incredible from an audio/visual standpoint. Riding around in those big fields with that full orchestral soundtrack swelling is truly incredible.
DQ 9 is easily my favourite as well as one of my top all time games. That feeling of an open world with such an engaging story, as well as the incredible soundtrack.. I just don't see it beat.
The customisability of the party members was amazing and I got so attached to them that in subsequent playthroughs, I remade the exact same party members. The way the game sectioned off the story into different parts while you searched for these fruit, the engaging stories for each section every single time, the tense fights, the memorable characters.. there's too much to list off. Emotionally, the game was a 10/10 and some of the tragic parts of the story played on my heartstrings more than once.
If I had to pick a single remake for the switch, I'd choose DQ 9 in a heartbeat. If ever it happens, I'll pay anything.
I will say though, the two other DQ games I'd love to try are 3 when its HD remake is released as I see myself easily getting attached to the characters.
Still Waiting for the Dragon Quest IX Remake
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This was interesting - would love to see a ranking list of the spinoffs as well.
Happy to see all the DQ love and hard to argue with most of these choices.
Torneko's mystery dungeon game that came to the US (The Last Hope) is worth a play though, I spent many an hour on that one upgrading my unbreakable metabble sword. Come to think of it, now I want to play it again.
I love 7. The story was long and dark and I loved it.
5,7, and 9 are the darkest in the franchise.
Though 9 is definitely the darkest, almost every area ends in a bittersweet tragedy
im playing it right now!
That game is underrated. I love it.
@@firenze6478 coincidentally only 7 and 9 are the ones I finished. I was like on the family part of 5 but didn't finish it. I need to revisit it. Also we all know that Sancho is the real hero of 5.
@@TowerBooks3192 I’ve played all but 10
I’ve beaten 1, 4, 5, 7, 8,11s
I'm not going to lie. I'm 31 now and I just got into Dragon Quest this year! Which is crazy because I love RPGs. Started with FF games on the SNES. And moved on the so many JRPG franchises from there. But I never made the effort to try Dragon Quest until I watched this video. Now I've got Dragon Quest 1 and 2 under my belt and am currently working through 11 on the Switch. Was tempted to play 3 before 11 but I want my first time to be that remake. I can't believe I never gave these games a chance before. I honestly even loved Dragon Quest 2, with all it's annoying flaws. Lol. Thanks for putting me on to this franchise, guys! 👍
3 is my absolute favorite--it's just so replayable. But XI is the one I was the most obsessed with. The loot, crafting, and fashion were so addictive. Like Jon said, though, it feels weird not to mention what I like about every game in the series, each one is great and has it's own unique ideas.
My top 5:
5. *Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation*
4. *Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen*
3. *Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age*
2. *Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride*
1. *Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King*
The top 3 in particular are just amazing games, any fan of classic JRPGs really owe it to themselves to check them out. Also, huge honorable mention to *Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime,* which honestly would have easily bagged the fourth place if we were counting spinoffs.
did you play 9 ?
@@mondepluriel Not my cup of tea, the story and world really felt lacking when compared to other titles.
@@dobadobadooo The post-game was the best part ngl (wifi)
@@mondepluriel Wifi-content is just not at all something I think Dragon Quest needs.
My favorite is Dragon Quest VII. The story, content, length...don't know why it was placed so low...
It ranks as my third favorite
Liked it more than 8.
Love how each island is a new adventure.
The top four games are my favorite top four DQ games as well, and you guys listed exactly as I would put them too, only I would have switched Heavenly Bride and XI's place as well, lol! Good stuff!
Thank you for this video! Made me discover Dragon Quest IX for NDS!
Looking forward to seeing Erik and Mia's roots. Well, back before I maxed Erik's attack and turned him into the most powerful being the world has ever known.
I did the same thing! Gave him all seeds outside of magic based ones and farmed strength and hp seeds until I hit 999 in both stats respectively. Those quads with Falcon weapons are insane on their own let alone also being great with the Divide Sap+Oomph set up.
Everyone is a badass until Dragon quest 12 get's announced.
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Idk it has me a little worried with them saying big changes and ditching the turn based combat, s as Leo them saying it’ll be the adult dragonquest when dragonquest is already very adult, I hope they don’t mean edgy and vulgar.
Also please don’t be 1 console exclusive.
@@firenze6478 Who said anything about ditching turn based combat? Dragon quest has established itself in the video game community for a reason, and that reason is traditionalism.
@@RealPucciMane they said in the interview that there will be big changes and that they will be changing the command system though I heard that translated it said turn based system.
Hopefully my fears are for not
I just don't want them make it similar as FF7 remake. As for me, that's already a bit confusing.
My top 5 Dragon Quest games.
1. Dragon Quest XI
2. Dragon Quest IX
3. Dragon Quest VIII
4. Dragon Quest III
5. Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VII Is the one I like the least. It’s still a great game. It kind of just felt like a chore. It’s hard List to make. I really hope I finally get to play Dragon Quest X in English even if it is offline. This has to be one of my favorite series of all time if not my favorite series. I love it more than Final Fantasy. I love it more than Persona . I love it 🥰.
Keep up the DQ content! Love it!
So glad to see this list. TH-cam needs more Dragon Quest love. Would love to see how the West's opinion on DQ X changes if we ever get a chance to actually play it.
DQX is the absolute best in the series hands down
I remember seeing a display for the DSi XL playing footage from IX. I had never played an RPG let alone a JRPG, but I loved being able to customize my character. And I still absolutely love the graphics, story, music! A personal fave.
And XI S? I've been dragging out finishing that game because I just don't want to. It's that incredible.
I played 11S and absolutely loved it. Recently 4, 5 and 6 were on sale on the iOS app store so I bought all three. I'm not huge on smart phone gaming but I'm going to try to give them all a play.
DQV all the way! I'm with you Jon, I've hardly ever felt as connected to the characters in an RPG as I did with this game. Truly a masterpiece.
DQ XII needs to be podium level at least, hoping for a new number one!
Jedward introduced me to DragonQuest and this is why they will always have a special place in my heart. I loved DragonQuest 9!
I can understand why DQ7 would be rated so low, I definitely wouldn't recommend it as an entry point into the franchise, but for anyone who's played and enjoyed a few of the other games already, I implore you to at least give this one a chance. When I first got it at launch, I played about 10 hours in and then set it down because a bunch of other things came out that drew away my attention. Coming back to it recently since I was trying to clear out some of my backlog, I wasn't able to put the game down. It basically takes everything I love about Dragon Quest as a series and expands on it to its most logical extreme.
The defining elements of DQs storytelling are its strong character writing and the fleshed-out mini-arcs of each town you visit along the journey. Generally the greater overarching plot will be an incredibly simple 'save the world from the demon lord' story, just enough to serve as an excuse to have you visit all these interesting places and experience what really feels like a grand adventure. DQ7 takes this method of storytelling and does it better than any other game in the series.
Each island has its own largely self-contained story, you get to know all these NPCs in the past and then have to figure out what you need to do to save their home so it isn't destroyed in the future. Once you succeed and go back to those places in the present, you get to see just how your actions influenced those islands. Some of them will have vague legends of being saved by a group of young heroes long ago, some have completely forgotten what happened back then, some have catalogued your exploits in great detail and their descendants basically worship you when you come back, It's such a magical experience unlike anything I'd ever played before. I found myself going out of my way to talk to every NPC I could, then using party chat to see what my party members' would comment about their dialogue. There are entire optional story arcs that have no greater significance than just being a really neat thing to find and watch play out if you go out of your way to find them. There are connections between islands that come up in the most unexpected places, and lots of minor threads tying back together over the course of the game to make it all feel like such a rich and well-developed world.
I know not everyone has the time or patience to sit down and play through a massive 100+ hour long RPG, it's a huge investment, but I guarantee you this game is well worth it. It managed to dethrone DQ5 as my favorite DQ, and I hold it in similarly-high regard to what Jon describes in this video, so that should speak volumes about 7's quality.
I really wish I could get into classic DQ, but the battle system just kicks my ass so hard and frustrates me to no end. DQXI is the only one I actually ended up enjoying not only for its story, but also its gameplay, so by default, it has to be my favorite. I did complete VIII and enjoyed many things about it, but man, the gameplay just frustrated me so much that I don't ever want to play it again.
That being said, I didn't know DQI was actually a 1 vs 1 game. I might have to give that one a chance. All my frustrations with the DQ battle system stem entirely from party-based battles, so maybe I could actually enjoy the first game.
What about the battle system "kicked your ass", it's pretty standard turn-base gameplay.
@@I_was_a_Bullfrog calm down it's just their opinion
@@nochianand they just asked a question tho?
@@nochianand The dude asks a question as calmly as can be... What is wrong with you? XD
@@I_was_a_Bullfrog It's true that it's a standard turn-based battle system, if by that you mean many games use the exact same one. In fact, Dragon Quest isn't the only series I have these issues with. I have the same frustrations with almost any game using a variation on this exact battle system, including Final Fantay I to III and Bravely Default I.
In contrast to that, if a game adds just one minor tweak to this battle system, I'll usually end up being totally fine with it. Dragon Quest XI and Bravely Default II are two examples for that, both of which I really enjoyed.
I probably won't be able to fully convey what it is that frustrates me about this battle system and why, because it's a very "me" problem that's heavily dependent on my own personality type, but I'll at least give it a try. I have severe anger management issues that especially affect me during gaming. Getting angry a lot can severely hinder my enjoyment of a game. One of my hugest triggers for anger is being frustrated, and one of the things that can frustrate me very easily in games is unpredictability and randomness.
I believe this is the core reason for why I can't handle the classic Dragon Quest battle system. In it, you select the actions for all your characters once at the start of a turn. Afterwards, all participants carry out their actions in a random order. This causes multiple issues for me. One is that it makes battles feel kinda slow and inactive, because you only actually input battle commands once and then have to wait for them to be carried out before you can input more commands. Depending on the game and enemy encounter, this can actually take literal minutes. DQVIII in particular had some nasty random encounters with so many enemies in them that you had to wait an eternity before you could do anything again. Anyone remember fighting nine mummies at the same time? I definitely do. Anyways, this slow pace isn't very exciting to me, and sooner or later I'll get frustrated by having to wait so much. Good old Goopy Goblin Gamer Brain™.
However, an even bigger issue for me lies in the randomness itself. I know that characters in Dragon Quest games usually have some kind of speed attribute that greatly influences what order they act in, but it's not set in stone, because the games also always apply a random offset on top of that each round, so slower characters can actually end up going first, and that is my single biggest issue with this battle system, because it makes the entire thing feel very unpredictable and random to me. I never know when each of my characters is going to act, and as a result, I always feel like the enemy has an edge over me. Very often, turns don't play out the way I had anticipated it, which I perceive as the games kicking my ass. I don't feel in-control and, as a result, feel overwhelmed by the game.
This issue makes me not enjoy the battles very much, which usually starts a vicious cycle, as I try to avoid them, which will just make me underleveled in the long run. This is especially bad in the games that feature a very high random encounter rate, because due to me avoiding battles, even regular random encounters can and will eventually become a threat to me, which just strengthens the frustrations I was already having with the battle system up to that point. Often times, grinding and leveling up is the only reliable way out of this situation, but unfortunately grinding is just yet another thing I don't enjoy, especially since in many of these games, it takes so long to actually get a level-up. So instead, I will usually just drag my way under-leveled party through the game, facing way too hard bosses, often losing a lot of progress in a Game Over, making me even more frustrated and feeling even more overwhelmed.
Anyways, to briefly get back to the battle system itself, here's a few situations that I will experience very commonly and that frustrate to no end:
-One of my characters is dead and needs to be revived, so I target them with my white mage. However, due to the random battle order, two monsters actually end up attacking first and kill my mage, leaving me with two dead party members and in a situation that it's almost impossible to recover from.
-I have a dead party member and want to revive and heal them in the same turn (because revival in Dragon Quest games is usually pretty weak and only gives like 20% HP), so I target the dead member with two characters. One for reviving and one for healing. However, due to the random battle order, the healing character actually ends up going first, thus wasting a turn.
I feel like a lot of these issues could be somewhat alleviated by me grinding, because when your party is over-powered (or at least on par with the enemy), a single wasted turn usually doesn't matter too much, but as I mentioned above, I just don't enjoy grinding itself, thus the experience I'm having with these games will usually get worse the longer I'm playing. That's what I meant by "the battle system kicks my ass". As I said, it's a very "me" problem, but I assume that other people with a similar personality type might have the same issues.
Anyways, this is where Dragon Quest XI comes in. The game makes only a single minor tweak to the battle system, but this tweak actually ends up meaning the world to me. In DQXI, characters carry out their actions immediately. This not only greatly shortens the inactive phases during battles, since you will get to input commands much more frequently, but it also alleviates most of the frustrations I was having with them, since selecting a command with a character now means it will definitely get carried out, making everything much more predictable for me. These battle systems can still feature a lot of randomness, but it's randomness that I can stomach and deal with more easily. Since more and more of Square Enix's RPGs migrate to this latter variation of the battle system (I already mentioned Bravely Default II, but Octopath Traveler is yet another one), I imagine they're seeing the issues people like me are having with the traditional one, but Dragon Quest remakes are likely still going to keep using it, so unless Square Enix will start providing some options in them, I don't think I'll be able to play them.
I started playing at the very start when the first one came out.
I remember playing the GBC version of Dragon Quest 3 on a Bittboy and falling in love with it. The Hero was announced for Smash a few months after that, and I started to believe this series might get more attention on the west. This finally seems to be happening.
The DQ3 remake on the Octopath engine looks amazing. Can't wait.
I LOVED DQ 3, I can't wait to play the remake and experience it all over again.
Any idea when its coming out?
Out of all the Dragon Quest games to get me into the series, it was a spin-off game: Dragon Warrior Monsters (back in the late 90's). It was because it was like Pokemon (which I needed something in-between Pokemon Red/Blue - Pokemon Silver/Gold). After I beat the game on my Gameboy Color, I read Nintendo Power and the main games (Dragon Warrior 1 and 2) were on Gameboy Color so I begged my mom to get it for me. Luckily, it was summer so she made a deal and made me babysit my 2 year old sister at the time and thus began my TRUE adventure into the franchise
The only games I've completed were Dragon Quest Builders 1 and 2, which I really love. Those games introduced me to Dragon Quest, so I got XI on Switch and it was really fun, but I stopped playing it, think I got really busy with work...
I got 1, 2, and 3 on the Switch last night and playing through 1. Pretty fun so far. Idk where I've been all these years, but I'm happy to catch up with the series now.
Ohhh I certainly agree with #1, and I'm super happy to see my favorite one is at #4
I am so excited for what they do in DQ 12. 11 is one of the best games ever and 1, 2, and 3 are all good too. I want to try to play more of the mainline games other then the ones I mentioned. I have also played DQB2.
You need to get v.
It’s on mobile for only 8 dollars
@@firenze6478 Okay thanks. I’d rather play it on console so I might wait a few more years but thanks.
@@jackthememer1186 yes I really want it on switch, but the mobile version isn’t bad it’s just that it’s on mobile, it’s the ds version that adds a new post game dungeon and an additional wife
@@firenze6478 Awesome! Thanks!
It's rare to see true Dragon Quest fans in the west and I'm really glad to see someone like you! I pretty much agree with everything you said too
HappyConsoleGamer is the go to youtuber if you love Dragon Quest!
A true dq fan wouldn't make such a bad list
@@sweet_sukeban4022 it's not his list. I completely agree with the actual presenter.DQV is the best RPG ever made. III is also a masterpiece. VII is underrated.
Just bought DQ XI S on Steam on sale. Figured it's about time I play it.
Dragon quest ix will always hold a place in my heart for being in my childhood though I never experienced online because I didn't have friends, Dragon quest ix will always be my favorite and the game held close to my heart.
Kinda Wish the 3ds version of dq11 came out in the west
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But why? We could already play that in the 2D mode as part of the same game cartridge.
@@EstaviusMarx 1 thing 3ds has over any version is that the past areas/dungeon you can visit are all in 3d which is 🔥🔥🔥 and better
Literally haven't played any apart from Joker! Want to try Swords one day too... Will definitely check out 11.
I'm so glad my friend introduced me to DQIX practically a decade ago and found one of my fav game franchises.
I enjoy the other games in the series a lot more but, IX holds a special place in my heart.
Nice to see the list's top three agree with mine.
Im playing ix again rn for like the 5th time and its just as good every time. I love goin around and collecting mats n crafting. So glad they put that in xi.
IV is by far my fav. I played dq since i got the 1st dragon warrior with nintendo power n it was what really got me hooked on rpgs. III was the next one i played and maaaannn..was it next level at the time. Orochi will always be stuck in my mind as it was the coolest dragon id ever seent. Then came iv.....my ohhhh myyyy. My childhood summed up in 1 game. It was like a good book crossed with a game and i replay it at least once a year ever since.
Finally i found II at one of our local game stores we didnt go to much. My neighbor owned a store so i always had everything...except ii for some reason. Idk how much my dad paid, but i know i had it a few weeks n couldnt figure out how to get past the dragon spire with the cape lol. I eventually called nintendo power 1900 number n was able to move on
😂😂😂 dont think my parents were happy with that one lol.
V and vi i eventually played on emulator after i found loosely translated english versions well before the ds was even thought of n mann those were fun. I didnt believe v was really dq lol. Vii n viii i played on my 3ds. I tried vii on ps back in the day but i put it down n forgot about it. Easy to do with that game. I finally forced myself to beat it with a few breaks in between. 95hrs later....its done n never again lol.
Viii n xi...masterpieces...this is long enough...just masterpieces....ill leave it at that lol.
Dragon Quest 1 was the first DQ game I played. I bought the mobile version, because it was the best option at the time.
I remember like it was yesterday... I was searching for good RPGs to play, but had no luck in finding the perfect one. On the next game, Hero was announced for Smash Bros. I searched for what the game was about and it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I bought the first entry of the series, enjoyed it A LOT, then bought the DLC fighter for SSB.U and now I'm looking forward to play the DQXI on my Switch
I'm waiting for DQ3 remake ❤️ looks amazing and I hope to play it on switch
Also the Cave to Rhone in DQ2 is my easy pick for most difficult dungeon in any RPG I have ever played. Props to those who have beaten DQ2!
My favorite DQ is 9.
Seven is my favorite. It's just so huge. Really redefines the word "epic".
DQ VI is such a great game. There are stories in this game that really parallels with my own life. The music and sprites are amazing. This is so underrated. But that’s what makes this series so loved. Each game can really pull players in and it’s that flexibility that other rpgs just don’t have.
Just got first game 11s installed last night with mods and starting it as we speak!!
Watching the tokyo olympics opening ceremony and the athletes parade started off with the dragon quest theme!! Classic. Actuality juts listening further it has final fantasy 7 music too
I've never finished a Dragon Quest game :C
I played MOST of 9 back in the day, and the beginning few chapters of 11, and I'm currently playing (and loving) 8.
dragon quest 8 was my first game but I wasn't into the series til 2016, I played the ds remakes of 4,5,6,9 and the 3ds remakes of 7,8. After playing 4, I became addicted to the series.