The original Dragon Quest is such a strong pioneer for both its series and the genre it created that even over 35 years later it not only has a reason to exist historically, but it still sits among- if not higher- than even modern jrpgs. Dragon Quest 1 embodies the feeling of adventure in a way that is so much fun it's hard to put down, its combat mechanics are very simple- and yet extremely rewarding and showcase the beautiful feeling of progression this genre is founded on, it's story is equally as simple and direct- but it has such a strong atmosphere and every single moment is memorable because of it. Top it off with a beautiful soundtrack, bucket loads of charm, a brevity that makes this adventure short, sweet, and replayable, and a wealth of smart and intuitive game design and there is no denying this game is an absolute classic.