the first JRPG is interesting to examine after 35 years of JRPGs. to get it out of the way the translation is bad, everything that is in this game has even developed in 1000 different directions, yes, BUT what's incredible about dragon quest is that, compared to its many lengthy successors, it doesn't feel lacking (to me). under the right light, dragon quest is a microcosm of every game that followed it. it's world map is easy to remember, the adventure is around 8 hours, it's one on one fights. at times it's mindless, sure, it's for kids, whatever.

anyways, a wonderful game to play on your phone at work. great time killer