If you want to play a traditional turn-based JRPG, this is the game for you. In a sea of action JRPGs, this game is unashamedly rooted in tradition, creating a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the JRPGs of old. Tie that in with great music (though an orchestral track would've been much nicer imo) and an exciting story, and you've got the recipe for a great time.
What an experience. There is so much content in this older version (not playing the S version). That I didn't feel the need to play the newer version whatsoever. It feels like a complete game and no paid expansions so it bring u back to the ps2 era where when you bought a full priced game, you got all content from the get go.
Good characters and character design, enjoyable story and didn't feel ridiculously grindy (for the main game) and long which is one of my main gripes with JRPGs. Each character was interesting enough and didn't dislike any of them. Their own arcs are fitted pretty well into the story. The turn-based combat is solid enough and I mostly just let the AI take over the other characters apart from a couple of boss fights towards the end.
Main issues I had though was the side quests which were mostly fetch quests and not interesting at all for the most part. I also couldn't be bothered finishing the post-game because what really frustrated me was that you spent most of the game going through a story and leveling up fairly naturally without needing to grind levels out that much, but right at the end where there's an post-game story and boss I need to beat, I have to mindlessly grind at least 10 levels to at least have a chance of beating the final boss post-game. Sure I can use the speed-leveling strats which are online, but I found it a disappointing end design to an otherwise good game overall. I was expecting more of a story in between where I could level up naturally like the main story and I didn't want to be there for hours just fighting monsters - that sort of stuff should be reserved for once you've done everything and want to max everything out.
Overall, I enjoyed the time I played but for the post-game stuff I'll just end up watching the fight and cutscenes on YouTube or else I feel like I'd be more fed up with the game if I played it through to the end myself.
Main issues I had though was the side quests which were mostly fetch quests and not interesting at all for the most part. I also couldn't be bothered finishing the post-game because what really frustrated me was that you spent most of the game going through a story and leveling up fairly naturally without needing to grind levels out that much, but right at the end where there's an post-game story and boss I need to beat, I have to mindlessly grind at least 10 levels to at least have a chance of beating the final boss post-game. Sure I can use the speed-leveling strats which are online, but I found it a disappointing end design to an otherwise good game overall. I was expecting more of a story in between where I could level up naturally like the main story and I didn't want to be there for hours just fighting monsters - that sort of stuff should be reserved for once you've done everything and want to max everything out.
Overall, I enjoyed the time I played but for the post-game stuff I'll just end up watching the fight and cutscenes on YouTube or else I feel like I'd be more fed up with the game if I played it through to the end myself.
Une histoire incroyable et des personnages attachant. Je suis vraiment tombé amoureux de l'histoire, de ses personnages et de son univers en général. Les seules dragon quest auquel j'avais joué était Monster joker 1 et 2 (que j'avais adoré) sur ds et le changement est total. J'ai tellement été pris dans le jeu que je l'ai Platine et j'étais remplis de satisfaction quand j'ai eu ce dernier trophée après avoir autant accroché à l'histoire du jeu.
First Dragon Quest game and it didnt really win me over at all to be honest. The game is WAY to long, has too much mandatory grinding and lets not even start with the 3rd arcs plot, or the awful ost the entire game.
While it may look pretty, its certainly not a game id really go back to if im being honest with myself.
While it may look pretty, its certainly not a game id really go back to if im being honest with myself.
Perfect first entry for anyone who wants to start the series (VIII, while being alright also for that, is definitely not even close to this imo).
The vanilla version isn't avaiable anymore on PC or in commerce on PS4 since Square Enix wants you to play the S edition. Considering all the QoLs well, yea, they would be right. A similar case to P5 to P5R, even if the original at base feels more genuine.
The vanilla version isn't avaiable anymore on PC or in commerce on PS4 since Square Enix wants you to play the S edition. Considering all the QoLs well, yea, they would be right. A similar case to P5 to P5R, even if the original at base feels more genuine.