Dragon Quest V certainly has its faults. Battles can be incredibly tedious, especially as the encounter rate is a step too high, and there are some pacing issues that sometimes feel pretty glaring.

But this game also has a boatload of charm and love.

And the sprawling and daring story of the game that spans multiple generations and plot lines is truly a sight to behold that deserves to be commended.

I have never seen something quite like it, similar to the ensemble cast storytelling that can be found in Final Fantasy VI.
And it captured me in quite the similar way.