Dragon Quest XI Review || The (Almost) Perfect Dragon Quest

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  • My review for Dragon Quest XI is finally here. I've spent a lot of time with the game and have many thoughts. Hope you enjoy.
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  • @camilosanchezlazo486
    @camilosanchezlazo486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    This video was released in the same day as smash, this was a prediction

    • @johnmclaughlin9674
      @johnmclaughlin9674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Camilo Sánchez Lazó most like early copy

    • @maty-g2525
      @maty-g2525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Loss fer’ Words DEFINITELY THIS!! Trust me, you’ll thank me 😊

  • @lucash.1943
    @lucash.1943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    When he said ‘But when used lazily or cheaply, you get a product that sounds like this’ a Stadia ad played

  • @rolandaftan8684
    @rolandaftan8684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    Who's excited for the switch release for dragon quest 11? The developers are including the orchestral soundtrack as well as a 2d mode!

    • @chiptuna8292
      @chiptuna8292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That's what I'm gonna buy it on, brother.

    • @Methrael
      @Methrael 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's reason enough for me to play the Switch one

    • @jonathanlobato6700
      @jonathanlobato6700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      this has me moist.

    • @wololonet-tt4mb
      @wololonet-tt4mb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jonathanlobato6700 thats kinky.

    • @MrJay-xc7ks
      @MrJay-xc7ks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which date shall be the switch release?

  • @user-ok8yq6nc6x
    @user-ok8yq6nc6x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    10:26 I was fine with this music, I figured the music was supposed to sound weird because this boss is a weird dude

    • @gamerprince-tl5hg
      @gamerprince-tl5hg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same with me. The orchestral version probably sounds just as silly and weird. That was the POINT of the song and why its composed that way.

    • @manofthehalfhour571
      @manofthehalfhour571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The funny thing is that its a track for a minigame in DQVI....
      th-cam.com/video/D5Dk7-LSz9U/w-d-xo.html

    • @tron0150
      @tron0150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just installed mod for orchestra music, PC MASTER RACE!!!

    • @tangiblemammal5273
      @tangiblemammal5273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tron0150 ok how do I get the mod?

    • @jacksonwalshe2520
      @jacksonwalshe2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its gone straight over his head

  • @mjmj9213
    @mjmj9213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Who played the 10 hour demo on switch or is planning to buy it on switch. I played the demo and I enjoyed every second of it, can't wait for the release!😊

    • @andrewdejuan4914
      @andrewdejuan4914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have my money already! And my first born is due around the same time too!

    • @MadDragonify
      @MadDragonify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@andrewdejuan4914 congratulations on the baby!

    • @dillonjohn7999
      @dillonjohn7999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Banana Bread one piece fan a true person of culture

    • @Northeastmarco
      @Northeastmarco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Banana Bread playing it right now, I will be picking it up this friday.😁

  • @MrBdias85
    @MrBdias85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I’m still trying to beat this game, in act 3 and I love my time in this game. What a gorgeous world they created and brings me back to when I was a kid playing epic JRPGs. Great review!

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks man! This game really embodies what is so great about the classics.

    • @eSKAone-
      @eSKAone- 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💟

  • @drewzian1724
    @drewzian1724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    remove the people on IGN review and hire this dude.. really good review!

    • @user_6797
      @user_6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nah, bro keep the people at ign, and leave this dude where he's at

  • @dukenukem7043
    @dukenukem7043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This was one of the best jrpgs and most beautiful games I’ve ever played

    • @tangiblemammal5273
      @tangiblemammal5273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont see anything that confirms that, I will be very disappointed if it doesnt live up to the hype...seeing how I hated part 8

  • @ruru-pw6df
    @ruru-pw6df 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great review! Love the way you edit your videos + the voice overs. Gives the video a LOT quality :)

  • @chadolsen3971
    @chadolsen3971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the review. I haven't played any Dragon Quest games and am excited to play this thanks to you.

  • @xenoblade6965
    @xenoblade6965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review !! Love the inserts and lore info you added really made the review enjoyable.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! That means a lot. I try my best to separate my reviews from others you can find by injecting little bits of myself into it.

  • @harrywoodward3310
    @harrywoodward3310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Definitely something I'll pick up on the switch. Your review has convinced me even more to play it

  • @moonlitfury1045
    @moonlitfury1045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love dragon quest, I will always immediately attempt to buy every new addition to the series wether I have the money for it or not. This series is the main root of my bond with my closest friend, whom quite honestly has saved my life on more than one occasion, in a way, I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for this series, I wouldn’t have really met my best friend, and I would probably be six feet under by this point.

  • @MrSiad123
    @MrSiad123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Really loved the game. Was my first real dragon quest game outside of heroes. Just a beautiful game.

    • @jjmcewan1830
      @jjmcewan1830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Play DQ8

    • @charleswood7001
      @charleswood7001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never played Dragon Quest before and I have to say I am really enjoying this game so much. Don't usually play JRPGs but this one is absolutely worth it, literally been hooked on it the past 4 days! My only real gripe would be the music - which I simply have switched off, the rest of the game for me is A+.

    • @MrSiad123
      @MrSiad123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JJ McEwan I would love to but I don’t have a functioning PS2 or own a 3DS :/

    • @chipperprime
      @chipperprime 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My DQ 8 disk is broken at about the 2/3 part of the game. It is heartbreaking! I hope it comes to PSN some day!

    • @NepheneeGyattRizz
      @NepheneeGyattRizz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Play dq8, 7 (on 3ds) and 5

  • @naomicheung1446
    @naomicheung1446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review! Everyone who reviews DQ are always so enthusiastic that it's made me decide to get the game to see what I'm missing!

  • @nuggyfresh6430
    @nuggyfresh6430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review and I couldn't agree more about the music.

  • @edwardota1991
    @edwardota1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking forward to finally purchasing and playing my first Dragon Quest game. I've played a lot of JRPG's but I've never had the opportunity to play one of the games in this franchise... until now!

  • @TheWinterCollector
    @TheWinterCollector 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great review, man. That Limp Bizkit bit was awesome. 😄

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been a HUGE Jrpg fan all my life, but do like the RPG as well and some times better depending on the game. Along with crazy humor games, open world, and story or strong narritive games. Just now hearing from the channel due to a friend so subbing and looking forward to your take on so many gems (cold steel for example0 making its why to the west ps4 shores this year). I wish DQ10 would come out here I would sub for life (it is their mmo) but you can play alone or with people. (you can use offline player characters among a pool for AI help if you suffer from anxiety or prefer solo play. THIS game just edged out DQ8 as my second favorite DQ game now of all time. It is just a love letter to the jrpg fan in my view. Thanks for the time this took to script, edit and upload. Just wish you had 15 to 25k subs so you would make more $ for this type of quality (videos)

  • @VideoGamesAndCollectibles
    @VideoGamesAndCollectibles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great review! You have convinced me to pick up this game which I was previously on the fence about.
    Cheers, Joe

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Joe! Hope you enjoy the game.

  • @hartfantom
    @hartfantom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I fell in love hard with Dragon Quest 9. So happy to see 11 do so well.

  • @mistahkrazy805
    @mistahkrazy805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I cant wait for this to come out on the Switch!! DQVIII was my absolute favorite game on the ps2!! Am so hyped for this one!!

  • @allthethings8329
    @allthethings8329 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel and am enjoying it immensely. Great stuff keep it up. DQ XI is my first DQ game and I'm hooked.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Always happy to see new players get into the series.👍

  • @gabrielns
    @gabrielns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was a perfect review. I’ve played the game for 156 hours (still counting) and that was exactly my experience as a JRPG and DQ fan. It’s an incredible game. I love the story, the graphics, the battle system and the whole DQness of it. But more often than not I find myself playing with a low volume. I can only imagine how the game would have been even better if we had gotten a soundtrack worth it. As you said DQ VIII was a magical experience. I love the music as much as I love the game. When the VIII intro appeared in the video, I got goosebumps. You can just feel the difference. XI is an improvement on many things from VIII but the music isn’t one of them. Hopefully they will get that right on XII. Thanks for the video man!

  • @aamrakamran7275
    @aamrakamran7275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Game should have sold 1 million plus here in the west.

    • @alexperaza9475
      @alexperaza9475 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      With any luck the Switch version will give it a nice boost. I'll gladly double dip, happy to support this series.

    • @SymeonPhronema
      @SymeonPhronema 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Did it not do well in the west? I played the original Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior) games back in the 90s, and loved them. Then I found out that this is a thing in the modern era (and is turn based!!), and this game is outstanding! It feels like a throwback to my childhood. I'd be surprised to find out it didn't do well in the west.
      Echoes of an elusive age is a fitting name for this game! :)

    • @RyanBancroft
      @RyanBancroft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@SymeonPhronema Looks like, according to vgchartz, it sold just a bit more than a quarter million in the west. Kinda sad, but it being stuck on PS4 hurt its chances at least with me (and I'd assume others). I'd have been all over that 3DS version.

    • @RyanBancroft
      @RyanBancroft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Huh, that’s some intense escalation there. Not sure what your goal is in being so derisive, but oh well. As for DQXI, we’ll see what happens with the Switch version. I’m intrigued to see how it pans out.

    • @benjamingoodson7241
      @benjamingoodson7241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't got it and it's on my list I have a switch so I'll wait it might get updates

  • @darkmind9229
    @darkmind9229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    They fixed the music issue on the Switch

  • @Yokizeshi
    @Yokizeshi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great review! Got the game yesterday, ten hours in and loving it. Super high quality video, I hope you become big :)

  • @jedimaster12100
    @jedimaster12100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review. I have to continue playing this game. Probably after I finish Secret of Mana.

  • @adamkristensen8503
    @adamkristensen8503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    This game was an absolute masterpiece. Great review.

    • @shinsama3373
      @shinsama3373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This was first and only Dragon quest game and this was a masterpiece, I loved everything about it.

    • @aliefr2984
      @aliefr2984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shinsama3373 I heard that this game is too eaay ?

    • @arustyitalianhairyasscheek5305
      @arustyitalianhairyasscheek5305 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aliefr2984 As someone who's completed the game myself , i can say the game is accessible in first few hours only as a way to show you how the system works , afterwards the game does become very challenging

    • @steste4168
      @steste4168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The real problem is that this game doesnt bring anything new on the genre...really, NOTHING.

    • @dragonwarrior7413
      @dragonwarrior7413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@steste4168 no it improves what dq already did it doesnt NEED grand sweeping innovations to be a masterpiece -_-

  • @questworld360
    @questworld360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    It's going to be great on the Nintendo Switch

    • @GnosticXMusic
      @GnosticXMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Sigma Blade They will. It's the orchestral soundtrack ^_^

    • @bartluring
      @bartluring 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @leo mendoza why?

    • @bartluring
      @bartluring 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @leo mendoza I can't see why playing dragon quest xi with a better soundtrack, extra playable characters, extra endgame content and a new 2d overhaul while taking a shit is wasting money.

    • @bartluring
      @bartluring 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @leo mendoza I'm starting to get the feeling you're sad because it's not on your favorite console. It's true that the Switch is inferior to the Ps4 but that doesn't make it a waste of money. Buying a lesser version sounds like a waste of money to me.

    • @bartluring
      @bartluring 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @leo mendoza Jokes on them I didn't buy the Ps4 version because of the missing features.

  • @TheMucusMan
    @TheMucusMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. Been contemplating picking this up for the Switch.
    I think I will definitely pick it up. I wish the score was better, crossing my fingers for the definitive edition!

  • @scenedikemon
    @scenedikemon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic review, and excellently worded criticisms as well. This just happened to come up in my recommended and it was nice to listen to while sick and bedridden lol. It’s fair to say you earned a sub. Also, I’m glad you enjoyed the music mod.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I hope you get to feeling better.

  • @syndicaterx
    @syndicaterx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The most complete RPG experience I’ve had the pleasure of playing (minus the MIDI music). I’ve clocked in around 175 hours until I platinumed it. It was my first DQ game and I’m planning on trying the previous games from the series (DQVIII)

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you enjoy the rest of the series! Makes me so happy to see people getting into it and working through the older games.

    • @Ephideltrance
      @Ephideltrance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This and Persona 5 are up there as two of the best RPGs I have ever played. Kingdom Hearts 3 soon to join them.

    • @brettpierce5225
      @brettpierce5225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DQ8 is amazing as well. If you like 11, you will 100% love 8, they’re very similar.

    • @UzumakiKhanHOKAGE
      @UzumakiKhanHOKAGE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      syndicaterx hey that’s me 😂😂

    • @AnomalousCat
      @AnomalousCat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The first one I played was dragon quest 7 on PS1 (it was called dragon warrior back then). I’ve played DQ6, DQ5, and DQ8 but DQ7 is still my favorite. The story is the longest in the series. I’m still impressed with how amazing the game was. I put 200 hrs into it and still had the post game left but I couldn’t find the last puzzle pieces to unlock it. The DS version was dumbed down and has a lot of changes. I recommend the PS1 version for 7. 1-6 are on the iPhone and they’re ported really good. I played 5 and 6 on the iPhone. They’re really old school. I think the hilarious writing and great stories make up for it . Hope you enjoy ‘em.

  • @victoriaw7662
    @victoriaw7662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i love the old style rpg this is perfect

  • @rodux8031
    @rodux8031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video mate, waiting to play the switch version of the game (you helped me a lot deciding if I should play it and now I definetely will) I played DQ IX on Nintendo DS some years ago and it was my favoutite game since then, I heard that the switch version will contain japanese voice acting as well so I definetely will get my hands on this amazing title

  • @DanielPvb4
    @DanielPvb4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dragon Quest 8 was my jam. I spent sooo much time in that game, and then the whole Dragon blood end game stuff. Amazing.

  • @president.z2566
    @president.z2566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What I love the about Dragon Quest is that every town/country/point in time has its own culture or problem to solve. There's just so many things that make each moment of the game memorable

  • @mleko985
    @mleko985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    tbh I absolutely LOVE all the music in dq11. even that weird one.

  • @TheFlood2009
    @TheFlood2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic review. I just found your channel and I am looking forward to watching other reviews.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I’ll have a Ni No Kuni review coming next week. :)

  • @dpmacattkgaming1187
    @dpmacattkgaming1187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve recently started playing this (not much of a turn based JRPG gamer) and DAMN, this game has its hooks in me deep. This is a great review and the random memes/music made this fun to watch. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to play a lovely game like this.

  • @benjaminaswad6486
    @benjaminaswad6486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dragon quest 8 really was beautiful. That's the game that got me into the series.

  • @whatthe9256
    @whatthe9256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    With how FF series has become since ff13, DQ has become my favorite series. There is just something with DQ that attracts me to these games. They kinda heal my soul

  • @joeyh31
    @joeyh31 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stuff is so good. Hope you become more popular. Was holding off on this one for the review. Gonna look for it on PC then.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Sorry this one took so long to come out. It’s a big game. Haha

  • @slodogg
    @slodogg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review, really appreciate the work and love you put into your videos. I'll agree that the music could be improved but for the most part it hasn't really bothered me so far (about 75 hours in), guess I just have a soft spot for the retro sound. Great game so far, but still I'd honestly prefer a new but 16 bit DS style DQ game if I could have it. 3D is neat and all but I grew up on NES so I could be happy with top down 2D forever. One thing this review has excited me about is DQ VIII as I've owned it for years and actually never even put it in the PS2!?!?! Just never made time I guess. Well now I am motivated, so thanks for that!! Keep up the great work!

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you man! If only we got that 3DS version here..
      Hope you enjoy VIII as much as I did!

  • @pedrodesouza1993
    @pedrodesouza1993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    wow, i liked the games music, even the one you showed, for a comical fight it's perfect

  • @simak363
    @simak363 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I thought i was first for a second when i saw the view count, I can't beleive a video this well made has 500 views, this is like ign, gamexplain level stuff. Keep at it, you're definitely gonna blow up dude!

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! That means the world.😭

  • @BeatleJWOL
    @BeatleJWOL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That music is dire, yeah. Very pleased with the sound on the Switch demo so far.

  • @jrpgmadness2013
    @jrpgmadness2013 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've actually never played a Dragon Quest game before...but this looks awesome! I'm definitely going to be playing this really really soon after I get through a few other games :)

  • @juanalvarado7794
    @juanalvarado7794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    😑😪😪The problem is not the quality of the music!! Stop following everyone else. Thr REAL PROBLEM is how you only hear like 4-5 songs throughout a 200hr game....

    • @FF18Cloud
      @FF18Cloud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's still a problem with sugiyama, well, as well as the game direction if they only wanted to use 5 tracks, but it all relates
      Like, the fact they're still relying on this guy despite him being 88 is a little funny to me cuz, even by the ps2 era, nobuo uematsu was already getting help from masashi hamauzu and Yoko shimomura
      With other artists allowed to make music under the FF banner as well, like Keichi Okabe
      But yeah, playing it on the switch, the music has been way less a problem for me than it has others, so far having gone 20 hours in with basically a full day playing it (global crisis and all things considered)

    • @noahbuster4333
      @noahbuster4333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The music is garbage! it is so bland and not memorable at all. Copare that to VIII and it will blow you away.

    • @MPW2012
      @MPW2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone: the music is the worst part of the game.
      Me: the post game content sucks. It literally destroys everything the main game worked so hard to accomplish

    • @jfsee525
      @jfsee525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Marshall “To lose time is to lose much” the game tells you right there. I prefer the endgame to a traditional NewGame+ which is basically what it is. You have the choice to go back, you don’t have to, and the game warns you 3 different times 2 of which all 6 of the party members tell you not to. If you don’t like how it ends your ending can just be the one where the luminary stays in the future. Plus if you went through and completed everyone’s mini storyline in the past then you’ll see some of the games best and most emotional content

  • @NovaEX777
    @NovaEX777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This game was amazing. Great review

  • @xXChipsAndGravyXx
    @xXChipsAndGravyXx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for some reason whilst never being a jrpg fan or even knowing what that was, my mum (again someone with no understanding of jrpgs or even games) somehow gave me dragon quest 9 on the ds lite for christmas, and idk why but i loved that game, and to this day (about 6 years later i think) i havent completed it, mainly because i cant beat the final boss but also because i dont want it to be over. recentyl i got a switch and am waiting to play this game, i just hope it captures whatever dq9 did, it looks amazing

  • @iamsabit1337
    @iamsabit1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! You deserve more subscribers!

  • @arasonyth3243
    @arasonyth3243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    "If he doesn't say Dragon Warrior once through this video I'm gonna be pissed."
    15:50
    "Alright." *Clicks like*

    • @scooterboi8296
      @scooterboi8296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Arasonyth right as i read this he said it lol

    • @Toetoebow
      @Toetoebow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was about to report him lol

  • @Artimes.
    @Artimes. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    From a creative standpoint, this game is honestly one of the best jrpgs of this era. An rpg that is more rooted from classical japanese rpgs with also a sence of scale and scope that is not very easy to accomplish this day and age with modern CG. So the developers really pushed this game to its limits.

  • @siamesegazer
    @siamesegazer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't know your channel before watching this FANTASTIC review - it's the analysis I was looking for and made me decide on buying DQ11. Count me as a new sub here! :)

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rafael Teixeira thank you so much!

  • @michellekristolia3758
    @michellekristolia3758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a huge review ! I was waiting for it and I enjoyed it so much
    I really can't wait to try this game out myself 😍 but I seriously want to try 8 first AAAAAA! XD
    Thank you for making this review, it was really helpful !

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!❤️

  • @ethan-fel
    @ethan-fel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    let's hope it does very well on the switch. The sales of the ps4/pc versions are low in the west. And square said that if the sales are low, no more DQ in the west.

  • @davidlubkowski7175
    @davidlubkowski7175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    At least the Switch version is gonna be amazing on every level..

  • @MaiaLuna21
    @MaiaLuna21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend and I played this game together and it was amazinnggggggggg. The storyline had us both so emerged and loved upgrading weapons and forging new ones. The party’s storylines were so cute and made me fall in love with almost all of the characters. Obsessed w Erik but wish he was more powerful

    • @DemonEyeHelix
      @DemonEyeHelix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Erik is the most broken character in the game capable of literally instant killing the final boss at level 60 on the second turn. (If you haven't finished the game yet, you do the final boss fight around level 60's.)
      The storyline is bland, predictable, full of filler and lazy writing. Half of the plot events are just "The Luminary's hand glows, and by the power of bullshit (plot armor) things magically work out for him)
      Of your 8 character party, 5 of the 7 characters that join your hero only join because he was born royalty/the chosen one and don't have any personal reason for accompanying him.
      Since your comment spoke so highly of this game, I'm assuming you've never played Dragon Quest 8. It's for Playstation 2 and re-released on Nintendo 3DS and it's the perfect Dragon Quest game. It's tied with 3 other games for the best RPG ever made with bias given towards DQ8 if scores could go beyond a perfect rating.
      Other 3 games for reference were Dragon warrior 3 (Dragon quest's original name in the east), Final Fantasy 7, and Final Fantasy 10.

  • @nicoharris1320
    @nicoharris1320 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    First Time playing DQ game. Blown Away! Incredible! Grinded out the plat! Visuals stole my heart!❤

  • @not2shabby
    @not2shabby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've played as many Dragon Quest games as I could, all the way from the VERY FIRST one for the original Nintendo Entertainment System.
    With that in mind, I can honestly say this is probably my favourite one. It's just so vibrant and wonderful from top to bottom.

    • @DemonEyeHelix
      @DemonEyeHelix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has so many terrible flaws though... It's far inferior to 8 in just about every way. There is not a single aspect of this game that is actually better than Dragon Quest 8. Not the gameplay, not the music, the characters, the plot, the combat, the skills, nothing.

    • @not2shabby
      @not2shabby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DemonEyeHelix That is your opinion.
      I can tell you right now that I love 8 very much as well -- in fact, but it's the game that got me back into DQ after years.

    • @DemonEyeHelix
      @DemonEyeHelix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@not2shabby It's not my opinion. Through an unbiased comparison between DQ8 and DQ11, 8 is better in every way. There is not a single aspect where 11 surpasses 8.

    • @not2shabby
      @not2shabby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@DemonEyeHelix 'One game is better than another game' is in itself an opinion.

    • @DemonEyeHelix
      @DemonEyeHelix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@not2shabby Unbiased comparison... As in, evaluated and rated without bias based on each aspect of each game.
      Dragon Quest 8 is a universally accepted 10/10 and Dragon Quest 11 falls short of that in every possible category. It is objectively worse as a game with no opinion or bias whatsoever. Argueing against that is your own opinion and you're entitled to that, even though it's objectively wrong.

  • @megadudeGM101
    @megadudeGM101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The music actually did sound good to me lol

  • @Kenko_4
    @Kenko_4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review man! I actually put this game on hold because I’m waiting for the switch version. Hopefully coming out next year

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you man! Hopefully so. They’ve been so quiet about it.

  • @boschoenwald9200
    @boschoenwald9200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking forward to this one. Great review and great game!

  • @ty_sylicus
    @ty_sylicus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw that Ni no Kuni II shade. I'll have to watch your review on it now!
    Edit: You haven't done one?

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I got busy and never ended up finishing it. I might still eventually if enough people wanted to see me crap on it.😂

    • @DayFul
      @DayFul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm playing tales of beseria after finishing Ni no kuni 2 the character quality is night and day for your party ni no was fun but they did little to make me care about anyone.

    • @chipperprime
      @chipperprime 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DayFul Yeah. Ni No Kuni 1 was better, but still... 2 was the reason I bought a PS4.
      I don’t hate NNK2, just...

  • @HellishSinner
    @HellishSinner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a huge DQMJ fan but I've never played the nornal DQ games i like how it looks it reminds me of baten kaitos and final fantasy

    • @ChronoMune
      @ChronoMune 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SmgSniper baten kaitos was great. Never finished it though lol

  • @babidoo2909
    @babidoo2909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done review.

  • @quittingcreativity
    @quittingcreativity 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this now that I know they're fixing the soundtrack in the Switch version. So excited to pick it up and play it through for the first time.

  • @Pneuma6969
    @Pneuma6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    dragonquest was and still is a nearly perfect rpg, that wont change, its brilliant

  • @glorbojibbins2485
    @glorbojibbins2485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I pre ordered the switch version...
    Fingers crossed

  • @ThiagoVieirarj
    @ThiagoVieirarj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are always superb
    Of course you'd make a really special one for a really special jrpg
    Amazing

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much man!

  • @LukeLikesGames
    @LukeLikesGames 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A mammoth review - all your hours of editing truly paid off. This could pass off as a review video for any of the large gaming review companies.
    Edited to perfection, and great writing too!
    I'm a good 65hrs into the game, getting to the point where things are wrapping up, and honestly I don't want it to end. It's perfection. Hands down my personal GOTY. :)

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Luke!! I appreciate you brother. You’re too kind.😭

  • @HighKing9000
    @HighKing9000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    1:15 Grandpa Gohan?!

  • @bunk156
    @bunk156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    the music is charming and I enjoy it

    • @Forora
      @Forora 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree.

  • @timetaker7816
    @timetaker7816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This game was amazing in my first playthrough. I loved the skill trees and the characters. Although I wish that I could equip any weapon to any character, I still loved getting a new character and then having new weapons to consider. I also wish that they made a 3d model for every armor like IX, but the rarity was also worth it. I just wanted a fun new dq game and they delivered.

  • @zeroski4380
    @zeroski4380 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can Blindly trust your reviews dude. Awesome work :)

  • @tannersimmons7261
    @tannersimmons7261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    While I would agree DQ8's soundtrack is by far the best the series has ever had, I don't think DQ11's compositions are getting a fair shake on the quality of the written music itself. I personally found all the tracks in this game to be suitable at worst, and astonishingly great at best. It's a shame DQ11 wasn't able to get the same treatment DQ8 had with the fully orchestrated soundtrack in the game itself, but I don't find the quality of the MIDIs to be so inferior that it brings the game down. Some of the tracks are certainly quirkier than others (such as the one you pointed out specifically in your video), but I don't think the song itself is bad at all. It feels appropriately fun and bouncy for the moments that it is used, usually while fighting an equally quirky enemy in battle.
    It's a shame the composer is so stingy with compositions made specifically for this particular product, but maybe we can hope that he'll bend on that stance and that either the Switch version will include the fully orchestrated tracks or that the PS4/PC versions will eventually get an update that includes it as an audio option you can toggle between. Either way, I didn't find the MIDI tracks to be nearly as offensive as some of the reviews I've been seeing have been claiming. Regardless, thanks for reviewing the game! More people need to play it in the West, without question.

  • @maeganwomble781
    @maeganwomble781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly, I don't know that I could have played the game WITHOUT that orchestra mod lol.

  • @ranmouri5648
    @ranmouri5648 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so excited for this and also hope Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for switch as well

  • @robertgahwiler2459
    @robertgahwiler2459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't forget you can make plus 2 or plus 3 items when using the forge to rework an item so it is good to at least put in some effort to use the forge. it will give you an edge later on.

  • @grapes9h5
    @grapes9h5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😂 the Ni No Kuni II shade is real!! That meme was priceless, that’s exactly how I felt. Oh man, I held off on getting DQ XI cause I wanted to finish Ni No Kuni II first and focus on western games for the fall, like RDR2. The former was a great disappointment. Not a bad game, I had fun with it, but it was no comparison to the love affair I had with its predecessor, which has a phenomenal, highly memorable, and surprising story. It’s sequel’s story, I either can’t sum up at all, or could sum up in one lame sentence. Just really dull. And for all it’s technically impressive moments and presentation......... DQ XI comes along and made it look like it was some rushed game. So what that makes FF XV.... not a game at all... worse? DQ XI, it took my some weeks and dozen or two hours to get really into it, but once the core 7 party is formed, and their identities made clear, the game took off like a rocket of perfection. Now I’ve put in 200 hrs and have the Platinum trophy, and I’m eager to do it all again on Switch!!!

  • @jaycenteno8385
    @jaycenteno8385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Still holding out for the switch version... :(

    • @quill6408
      @quill6408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The game is by far worth the wait. It's the first game I've enjoyed this much in probably half a decade

    • @jaycenteno8385
      @jaycenteno8385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is so good to hear, Im so excited! Been keeping up with the news of the Switch version and I really feel like Im going to love it. Been spoiled a lil bit but for the most part im still in the clear. Just need to be a patient and cautious till its finally here.

    • @JoeMama-yd1ve
      @JoeMama-yd1ve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish I waited. I got it for ps4 and I can’t get that into it. I use my switch in portable mode all the time so this game would have been perfect, but everyone was raving about it so much I couldn’t wait and now I never play it because I only really play my switch these days.

    • @demetriuspowell29
      @demetriuspowell29 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you really wanted to play this game you would have already I can't stand you switch bitches I hope your switch cracks and burns in dock mode

    • @demetriuspowell29
      @demetriuspowell29 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeMama-yd1ve stop fucking lying switch bitch if you didn't like it on the PS4 there's no way in hell you'll like it on the switch besides this game is for high iq individuals not you window licking Flint river water drinking mouth breathers

  • @chrislee3861
    @chrislee3861 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to play this!!! On my Christmas list.

  • @Elazul2k
    @Elazul2k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    PC version is on sale for $29.99 right now on Steam. Just picked it up and looking forward to playing it. Have not played a DQ game since 8. First I played was the original Dragon Warrior on NES and that is what got me into gaming so long ago. Good review! Do you know if the music is still an issue 1.5 years later?

  • @jaredobrique3031
    @jaredobrique3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man they need to remaster dragon quest IX for the switch :( if you know you know!

    • @dolus123
      @dolus123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah that game was my childhood

  • @sebastianp4023
    @sebastianp4023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    and then there is Pokémon S&S with it's "new, improved models and animations"

  • @GJuve1
    @GJuve1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review. Thank you!

  • @eddiesnyder4354
    @eddiesnyder4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a GREAT game! instantly started it over once beaten and im not one to do that with games very often

  • @TIvzTIP18
    @TIvzTIP18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The music while running around puts me to sleep i can't tell how many time it has put me to sleep lol i have to play it on the weekends

  • @MARK111174
    @MARK111174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    best rpg of the year imho

    • @awatkhalid9091
      @awatkhalid9091 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wholeheartedly agree with you

    • @_KingofKingss
      @_KingofKingss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Persona 5 says hi

    • @daybin5303
      @daybin5303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yeah Watermelon They came out in different years though

    • @AmericanNerdLife
      @AmericanNerdLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@_KingofKingss no, dragon quest xi came out in the US in 2018

    • @daybin5303
      @daybin5303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AmericanNerdLife this guy gets it

  • @marleydiazdelvalle563
    @marleydiazdelvalle563 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, this is no joke, some of your best work.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, thank you Marley!

  • @TheLordedge
    @TheLordedge 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your review. It was informative as it was entertaining. Cheers.

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.

  • @bladeofmird
    @bladeofmird 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Personally i think the criticisms about the quality of the actual compositions are a bit exaggerated.Sure they don't even come close to those of DQVIII (something that becomes even more obvious when the older compositions appear in the game) but they get the job done and they are doing a fine job setting the mood of the game within the boundaries and style of DQ.There are other small details that bothered me more like some inconsistencies in jumping or that not all equipment changed your appearance but these are nothing compared to the things the game did right.It's easily my GOTY and a game belonging to a far more innocent age free from all the greedy trends of modern gaming.

    • @darkhorse744
      @darkhorse744 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/xfdFU3O3nf8/w-d-xo.html You probably have no idea how bad Sugiyama is.

    • @Ephideltrance
      @Ephideltrance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do not find it exaggerated, in comparison to many RPG games, this is among the worst music I have heard, there isn't a single track I need to hear ever again. Honestly, it is the only main criticism to a very excellent game, and even then it isn't a big deal.

    • @gamerprince-tl5hg
      @gamerprince-tl5hg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@darkhorse744 Omfg dude we get it Sugiyama's political views are shit. But this has nothing to do with his music. Tired of people bringing this up. I personally don't give a fuck in the slightest about his political views. I have no reason to care about a 87 year old's political views at all. I never even met the guy why the fuck should I care about what he thinks now? LOL
      I'll always love the music he produces despite him being an asshole

    • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
      @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@darkhorse744 Seperate the art from the artist. Just because you may disagree with his views doesn't mean his music is shit.

    • @unboundsky9999
      @unboundsky9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The problem is in this case you really can’t. A lot of the problems with DQXI’s music stem from him being a not-so-Great person. The midi quality comes from his desire to make money off of orchestral remixes. It’s because he’s a douchebag that the sound quality. I actually like quite a few of the new compositions in this game. It just pisses me off when everyone else who worked on this game obviously put in a large amount of love and care into making it the best that it can be, and he uses people’s love of the series as a method make more money off of them by purposefully putting low quality midis in the main game. I just wish that he cared enough about these games to give them the music quality that they deserve.

  • @lastfirst1516
    @lastfirst1516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I wish the 3ds version came out in the west

    • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
      @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was gonna buy a Japanese 3ds for it. Now I'm on the fence because there's other games I want and I have the PS4 version.

    • @shuboy05
      @shuboy05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The 3DS version is being included with the Switch version. You can swap between the two graphic sets.

    • @haileymatthews1777
      @haileymatthews1777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shuboy05 Exactly. The 3DS version is no longer the supreme version (beats crappy PC version), the Switch version will now be the best. The superior, definitive edition!

    • @sosakun3474
      @sosakun3474 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hailey Matthews ok lol, pc > nintendo garbage with low resolution and texture quality

    • @haileymatthews1777
      @haileymatthews1777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sosakun3474 You're preaching to a PCMR 9800k & 2080ti owner, who owns all consoles also. Better luck next time

  • @AmiWhiteWolf
    @AmiWhiteWolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gotta buy this! I fell in love with dragon quest 8 when it first came out and I was lucky to get it since japan sold the game out and America had to ship the game back to japan. Lol I didn’t know this game out cause I lost track of playing video games but I gotta get this right now!

  • @nathansmith1085
    @nathansmith1085 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought this game the day it came out and never got the chance to play it. With everything going on in the world and not able to work I'm finally going to give it that chance. The original on the NES takes me back to my childhood of fighting slimes and golden monsters. I cannot wait to experience this!

  • @splintcell2692
    @splintcell2692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite every town is "Puff Puff"

  • @througheverything
    @througheverything 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Dragon Quest 9 is the perfect DQ Game in my opinion. I wish they would remake it or follow it’s formula more.

  • @Chapterhouse86
    @Chapterhouse86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've played a ton of Dragon Quest games in my day, as many as most Americans were able to back in the day especially. I played 7 and 8 the most when they first released, and I played the shit out of Dragon Warrior Monsters. I was more into that than Pokemon for a long time. Unfortunately the DS sequels werent that great for DWM, but it gave me much more love for the monsters of the DQ universe. I am waiting for this game to go on sale, i was stupid and didnt buy it during the xmas sale. Oh well, it's probably worth $60, those fully 3D monsters looked fantastic! Great video!

  • @brandonsmith24601
    @brandonsmith24601 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, man! You got a subscribe, bell and like from me with this video. Great content and I appreciate your due diligence. Keep up the good work!

    • @JRPGCentral
      @JRPGCentral  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you man! That means the world. I’ll do my best to live up to your expectations!🙏