My personal top 5 are: 5) 4 because of the characters and how the game's story progresses 4) 3 because of the innovations of the series, job system, and just how well it has aged 3) 7 but only the 3ds version 2) 5 because the story and the ability to recruit monsters 1) 8 because reasons!
I was waiting for you to say DQ8. It is one of my top gaming experience from my childhood and I'll never lose my love for that beautiful game. Couldn't agree with your ratings more, I am holding out for that English release.
@@Grox44 Nah, 11 was great, but it's not on the same level as 5 and 8. Maybe if the story hadn't completely fallen apart near the end I'd think differently, but alas.
@@dobadobadooo 5 is my favorite but the story of 11 did not fall apart at the end. If you mean post game when you go back in time I love that. Time travel done right. Which is also optional. I would really like the next Dragon Quest to connect all the world's. I want to fight each and every Dark Lord in the main stories. Like one who rules them all and is the cause of all the different world's problems.
I'm with you on this one, I love pretty much every DQ game I've ever played but 8 is my absolute favorite. I played it to death, resurrected it, and then played it to death again three times over. It is worth mentioning that DQ5 got a re-make for the PS2 and it's also very good, 5 is actually another favorite of mine along with 4 and the first Torneko game. I also still really enjoy the original DQ.
4 and 5 (along with 3) are easily up there with 8, I absolutely agree. however, the first DQ... while I massively appreciate it for basically inventing the JRPG genre, I really don't think it holds up nowadays.
3DS version has more content (both gameplay and story) as well as a lot of Quality of Life improvment, if you play the 3DS version I don't think the presentation and music (which is still really good despite not being orchestred) alone justify to replay it on PS2.
@@Direwoof That was my point outside of presentation, 3DS is basically the complete version of the game, no use to go back to the PS2 version if you play the 3DS version.
Dragon Quest 8 was really great, and I remember it fondly. However Dragon Quest 11 has reinvigorated my love for JRPGs. It’s crazy that 8 and 11 are in pretty much everyone’s top 5 for the series. DQ keeps getting better.
I'm surprised to see 9 and 6 on the list over it. The DS ports of DQ4 and DQ5 are the games that made me love and appreciate the series more after I tried and failed to get into it with 1, 3 and 8.
wu kenny the story of 5 is the best in the series hands down. And there is no jrpg that has a story like that. It's very unique and very satisfying to play through
I would say 5. Hence it has the best story that will grip you to the end. Alto the gameplay is a bit different cuz you also recruit monsters. Not a bad thing in my book. After that I would go for 4. Which also have nice story. Check out johnnys review of it. 6 is by no means a bad game. And a special one for me since it was my first one. It has a nice class system. It is the longest of the 3 games and the hardest. It has an ok story with a nice twist. It's hard tho. For some reason i died a lot maybe cuz it was my first one. The last Boss took me like 11 tries at least. All the games have a high encounter rate. That's just the way of dragon quest
My top five are 11, 5, 8, 3, and then 4 in that order. Five was king for the longest time but Eleven was such a masterpiece that I have to give it the honor.
DQI and DQVIII made me buy DQXI, and it's been an amazing experience (Hard-Mode) so far! I really love how the turn-based battles stayed over the franchise, unlike modern Final Fantasy games whose battle mechanics have changed.
Your original videos on Dragon Quest are what got me into the series after only playing Cobi's Journey when I was younger. And now it's still my favorite JRPG series of all time.
Love seeing the DQ series getting lots of love from your channel, it's definitely one of my favorite RPG series of all time, even moreso than Final Fantasy which can be hit or miss but DQ always hits it out of the park with every new release. I can't wait to play XI, in the meantime I have all the other main series games including the SFC imports, and can't wait to go through each of them. I already love the series but so much of it I still have to experience!
Dragon Quest 3 needs some love too. For it's time it was a massive jump ahead in the series. Character creation with your choice of 3 followers from different classes. The massive length of the game compared to it's predecessors, and the surprise storyline link to the original game. It really was the perfect game to complete the Erdrick / Loto trilogy.
Yep, Dragon Quest 8 is my favorite as well, the voice acting is fantastic, the characters develop so well, not to mention the 3ds remake with Morrie and Red.
Dragon quest 7 on 3ds is the only one I've ever finished so that is my favourite by default, it's a huge game though and quite heavy going at times but was very rewarding to play. Looking forward to the Nintendo Switch version of dragon quest 11 which hopefully gets released over here, I really can't stand the idea of playing huge RPGs tied to the tv anymore, grinding is much more appealing when I have time to kill on the train to work
I've played all the core games except DQX, as it was never released here in Europe. And yes, DQVII is fantastic. Though personally, I'm not a fan of visiting the past and present so often. It felt too much like I'm backtracking. Doesn't help that DQVI did a lot of the same thing, but you spend a lot more time in each world, so it doesn't feel that backtracking-y. For that reason alone, I think DQVI is slightly better. But both are excellent games. Though as a little fun fact, DQ1-8 are out on iOS (minus nr 7), and the first six are cheap and easy enough to play on a tablet. DQVIII works well too, but you need to move the characters with one thumb, and the camera with the other. It gets a bit clunky on a touchscreeen. But DQ1-6 are highly recommended, even if "only" on a tablet. They look better than the DS-versions due to the bigger screen, but plays really well. But do yourself a favor and avoid the first one. It's rather crap, as you only have one character, and it only lasts a few hours. You can easily finish it in one sitting if you want to. For me, the series didn't pick up steam until DQIV. And sorry for long post. I just looove the series. :-)
7 is good but one of my least favorites to be honest. The 3DS version is a vast improvement over the original but it's still one of the most tedious, fetch-questy entries in the series. Try 8. 4 - 6 and 9 on the DS are all fantastic as well. My top five are 8, 4, 6, 5, 9. You could switch 6 and 5 around and I would be OK with that too :) EDIT: Wait wait, I somehow forgot about 3 which I've probably played more than any other entry. New list: 8, 4, 6 (or) 5, 3, 9. Yep, there are six games in my top five. I regret nothing.
This is what we need now more than ever - coverage of actual games. Traditional, well-made and fun video games. Not walking simulators, not "cinematic experiences", but actual GAMES. Keep doing this stuff man, your channel is great.
I just bought an old crt TV to replay all my PSX/PS2/Gamecube classics, i'm replaying Dragon Quest VIII at the moment and, man, this game is still fantastic even by today's standards. I highly recommend it as well and i CANNOT WAIT to play DQ XI.
I have to agree with your number one pick. When I was 13 I bought it at Walmart not knowing what it was about but bought it purely based on the art on the box never got to finish the game back in the day but when the 3ds version came out I absolutely had to pick it up again so I can go back and finish it. What a great game!!
@@johntracy72 The PSX is definitely the better version in my opinion. I don´t like the ugly 3D graphics of the DS version and also how the casualized the game.
I actually just started playing VIII on 3DS this last week and it's wonderful! So many quality of life improvements, yet all the charm remains. Definitely a fantastic game everyone should try.
I really love playing the first few dragon quest games on iOS. I feel like it's the best possible way to play them. The touch comtrold and the ability to play one handed is fantastic.
Great list! DQ8 became my favorite game of all time over the last year. I'm a huge fan of the PS2 remake of 5 though...the translation that is out there is quite nice.
My favorite is Dragon Quest 6 got that exact game kinda stunk that I was the only one in Maine with a copy could not dream card share hence the fact only one into JRPG.
Dragon Quest 7 is for sure my favorite in the series it sucks that the 3ds port of it had such terrible frame rates in battle made me stop playing it :(
yeah but there`s always some kind of limit, common sense if you will ... No one can deny that DQ7 is boring as hell for instance ... I can understand if you prefer 4 over 5, 3 over 5 or 8 over 5 but 6 and 9?! ... two options he haven`t played it or he`s on drugs.
Dude the 3ds version of 8 was simply amazing. I binge played over 90 hours on it. Oh man the difficulty of the new post game stuff blew me away, took everything i had to beat the boss rush. Very challenging. I cant wait till XI comes west.. I started a slime sleeve tattoo, so far im rocking slime, metal slime, Angel slime, King cureslime. with many more to come.
Dragon Quest IV is also my all time favourite. It was my first DQ game and of all the others I’ve played since none have achieved the awesome experience that DQ4 provides.
I've only played through Dragon Quest/Warrior 1 on NES, but I've recently picked up 8 on 3DS and I can't wait to get into it! Great vid as always John!
I've been wanting to play dragon quest ever since I heard you first talk about it years ago. But my mind won't let me jump onto 8 and play it until I play them all in release order. Someday... someday.
Dragon Quest VIII still is one of best JRPG's I have ever played and the very one that propelled my love for the DQ Franchise. DQIX was also so good with the visibly equipment customisation, they should really intergrate more of that in their games.
I enjoy your list! I love em all. My own favorite is IV. It was my first on Nintendo, my first DQ ever and I was so hooked it was probably unhealthy. I think I was 12!
I knew 8 was gonna be your fav, I've gotten it on the 3DS day one and I've been playing it for the first time since and well... It's probably my least favourite DQ game >w>'; Every RPG fan seems to love the heck out of that game, and you know what? So do I! I'm enjoying it greatly! But not as much as the other DQ games that I've played... I still haven't finished it, I kinda have to schedule time to play it so that I'll have the time and investment to put in... I'm not as big into RPGs as I used to be or as I wanted to be, but I still play it sometimes, and it's great fun exploring the game's world and its towns and dungeons, talking to NPCs and getting to know them... But DQ8 is the least Dragon-Quest-Like of the Dragon Quest games that I've played... Yeah it's still got the gameplay art and music down, in fact, it might just have my favourite soundtrack in the series, but presentation-aside, DQ8 isn't really structured like a Dragon Quest game... It's too linear! In that game you're pursuing someone, so you're always led to follow them wherever they go, so your path through the game is pretty much completely preset as far as I've seen! In the other DQ games that I've played, most of them start linear, but the further you go, the more the world opens itself to you, and the more freedom you have to explore wherever you want! Sure you still have a goal that you have to fulfill eventually, but in many of them you can get to the mc-guffins you need to get throughout the game in whatever order you want by the time you get the ship... In DQ8 you're still following a linear path even after you got the ship... My favourite Dragon Quest game is Dragon Quest IX on the DS, being able to completely customise my party and equip them with gear which _actually appears in their 3D models_ (unlike in DQ8 with a few exceptions) was amazing! The crafting system from DQ9 was MUCH better than the DQ8 one too, I rarely craft anything in DQ8, and whenever I do I'm stuck only being able to craft items that I already have the recipe for, in DQ9 you can try your luck by combining items, and more than just 2 or 3 items, without a recipe and see what you can get, and adventurous players can really be rewarded with damn good items that way! Not to mention the items you can craft in DQ9 are often more useful than the ones in DQ8... But the best part about DQ9 was the structure of the game's story and progression, since you're controlling a custom party, your characters are not the ones that are gonna get the development, some people don't like that, and I understand why, but to me DQ9 has executed that PERFECTLY! In that game, the characters that get the development are the NPCs you meet throughout your adventure, each town you visit has its own little story with its own little cast of characters, and they're the ones you get to know and love! That makes for a MUCH more memorable adventure! It makes the world of DQ9 feel alive and breathing, it feels lived-in and it makes sense! In SO many other RPGs it feels like the world spins around your protagonists, and it's all about them, the future of the world rests in their hands... But in DQ9 your characters feel like a party of wandering good-doers who don't really need to have a personality and a back-story, they just wander the world and help people out because they're just nice like that, you're not gonna love them for who they are, you're gonna love them for what they do! They're not the reason why the sun rises and sets every day, they're just a part of this world that you want to explore, that you want to get to know! My other favourite DQ games are, in that order: Dragon Quest 1, Dragon Quest 5 and Dragon Quest 3, although I haven't played nearly enough of 3, I want to put in the time and play it once I get my 3DS hacked so that I can install an SNES emulator on it and play it that way, I have no patience for RPGs unless they're on a handheld (I'm very thankful for the DS port of Chrono Trigger, was it not for that port I'd still not have finished it) I just really wish they remade Dragon Quest III within the same mold as Dragon Quest IX, but on the 3DS instead of the DS so that it would have good graphics and good sound quality, I mean, DQ9 is pretty much DQ3 all over again, but with a different story and made better in every way (except for the music), but the structure is exactly the same...
I don't really see your point. you give immense praise to DQ9 eventhough what you seem to critize the most about 8, the fact that its very linear, is the same issue that 9 has. I don't remember a single time before the post-game where you'd have any sort of choice in terms of main story progression. Its been a while since I played through it, but as far as I can remember, even the order in which you recover the golden fruits is predetermined, no? Yes 8 is linear, but numerous optional islands, new areas to discover once you get access to the godstone that lets you fly and the gigantic monster arena sidequest make for enough of a diversion from the main story in my opinion. also, if we're being real here, almost no DQ game after 3 allowed for THAT much non-linear story progression. sure, there was a little bit here and there, but it was never the focus of the post original trilogy DQ games. also, in DQ 8 you can combine items randomly as well, not just with receipes, and its the only way to get some of the best equipment in the game (like the best weapons for pretty much every weapon type outside of whips and an abundance of incredibly strong armor and accessoires) so that point is rendered completely moot. and like, lets be real, outside of the main angel cast, that village plagued by pestilence, the seaside village with the weird accent and the egyptian-inspired town, no NPC interactions REALLY stood out. meanwhile, DQ 8 has both: incredibly touching NPC stories (the whole kaldarasha deal with valentina being the orphaned daughter of parents that died because of the actions of her adoptive father yet still loving him and teaching him to love himself again, a king who keeps his entire kingdom in grief for a year after the death of the love of his life who learns to finally move on after seeing her one last time, an adoptive pair of incredibly competitive twins who learn to love and care for each other through the last will of their adoptive father, an all-around exceptional member of the abbey rising to and eventually being corrupted by power, only to somewhat return to his old, noble self towards the end,...) as well as development of the characters you actually play as. also, at the end of the day, the future of the world DOES also rest in the hands of the DQ9 party since corvus is going to destroy everything unless your party stops him and returns him to the light, so that point is moot as well. At the end of the day, its fine if you don't like DQ8 as much as other DQ games, but a lot of your arguments come off as shaky at best and faulty at worst.
"DQ8 is the least Dragon-Quest-Like of the Dragon Quest games that I've played" leeel And sorry buy DQ9 has 0 charisma, even DQ10 (a MMORPG) has more lively characters.
I've been meaning to get into the DQ series for so many years, and consistently I just haven't done so. In all this time, all I've played is the original Dragon Warrior on the NES. I'm going to have to pick up VIII and give it a whirl.
9 was a great experience when it came out but 6 struck the biggest chord with me, I'm a comic book guy and the whole travelling between worlds story really resonated with me. Just got 5 for the DS and it's blowing me away, I think it may end up being my favourite.
There needs to be a Dragon Quest VIII Definitive Edition with all features from the 3DS version + full HD graphics + orchestral music from the PS2 version. My favorite game of all time.
i accidentally read the thumbnail as "Top 5 Dragon Quest Slimes" ....now i really want to see that. Actually here's mine: 5: Slime 4: She-slime 3: Magic Slime 2: Metal Slime 1: Metal Slime King
I thought Dragon Warrior 2 would have been on your list for nostalgic reasons, when you skipped school just to play it. Still one of my favorite stories.
I love the dragon quest series!! I started with 3 but never finished it. After, i played 8, which is my favorite. And played 7 and 9 also. Awesome video.
Johnny! You're the one who got me into Dragon Quest. Over the last few years I have scrounged up all main NA DQ games/ versions and played through most of them so thus I feel the right to say nice list except for DQ 6, which was for some reason very daunting for me. Anyway, my list: 1. DQ 8- 3DS. Updated in all the right ways. 2. DQ 3- GBC version. This was my first and will always be memorable. 3+4. Tie between 4 and 5 on the DS. Notice How I have Pachisi /TnT DQ games on here lol 4.. DQ 9 - Customization was King here. Would be higher but had some ridiculous side quests which caused me to lose my mind! Also takes a bit too long to get into.
Thank you for giving 8 praise. I haven't beat many Dragon Quest games yet but 8 is so special. Beat it again on the 3DS months ago. Any new fan looking to jump in to Dragon Quest should definitely go with 8 first! Ps2 or 3DS.
Just bought my first Dragonquest game. Dragonquest VI on Super Famicom. Can't wait to finally play it, probably wouldn't have been interested if not for this channel.
I remember dragon warrior 3 and final fantasy for my 7th birthday cause "I know you like swords and dragons" and those two games led me down a very unhealthy hobby of grinding and stat boosting. 3 is still my all time favorite. 8 might be the technical best but 3 has that special place in my heart.
I picked up Dragon Warrior IV at the Vancouver Nintendo store in my one and only visit there. So, that's my favourite. Perhaps nostalgia plays a factor for that one.
Dragon Warrior will always be special to me. Surprisingly (for me), it was the first game I sat and beat. My first RPG experience, and at the beginning of some not too fun times for my sisters and I. Not trying to get dark or anything, just when I see this particular series, I always think of those times. It was a temporary escape from the realities of those times. DW3 came out, I was in foster care. Crazy... All is well now though! Have a beautiful family of my own. I own DQ 7 and 8 on my 3ds and plan on getting all that are available for the system. Just can't help but think back whenever I play this series of games. Aight, I'mma head out 😆.
My Top Two DQ games are DQ7 on PSone/3DS and DQ9. Recently, imported all the DQ games on the Super Famicom. Going back to play all the games I have not finish. Currently, playing DQ1 on Super Famicom. Sept. Is right around the corner for DQXI release!
8 is the greatest! I got it when it came out on ps2. I was sick with the flu, I believe I was 14 or 15 an out of school for two weeks. My mom said I could get a new game and that's the one I chose, had no idea what I had got into but loved every second. Made a piece of my childhood great😁 never will I forget it
Dragon Quest 8 is my absolute favorite in the series, all though Dragon Quest Monsters on GB was my first taste of the series. I've been replaying 8 lately on 3DS and it is as amazing now as it was all those years ago. Can't wait for DQ 11!
@@Jazzadrin i know but i did not play any DQ game before and i heard dq8 is good so i will start with that one than if i like it i will play the other ones
Did you get one and play it? I just did that myself, VIII was my first title after playing XI. Now I'm about to get the rest of the DS titles! Except for V because I can't freaking afford it yet.
DQ5 is my fave.
I'm playing it for the first time soon! So excited!
Literally playing it for the first time on my phone right now! :D
Started it just a week ago on my ds. 16 hours into the game - loving it so far.
Same
Mine Is DQ8 but man DQ5 has the best story of any RPG
My personal top 5 are:
5) 4 because of the characters and how the game's story progresses
4) 3 because of the innovations of the series, job system, and just how well it has aged
3) 7 but only the 3ds version
2) 5 because the story and the ability to recruit monsters
1) 8 because reasons!
I like the chapter system in DQ IV. That's what made it so great. Each chapter was like its own RPG.
DWVII on PSX > Dragon Casualest VII on the DS.
Dragon quest 9 is one of the best games I have ever played on any console and I played practically no multiplayer the story was class
i remember playing it all the time as a kid
Raging Pirate same
Just bought it this year.....tops most of the games I've played
i found it pretty boring with silent party members
I can see that being an issue the little fairy does alot of the talking lol
I've only played and beaten DQ5 which was excellent and i really enjoyed playing the MC from a child to a full grown adult with his own kids.
Fk u spoiled it to me
On my bucket list to get that one. Sounds exactly like what I want in an rpg. The price is just too insane at this point
I'm serious, more people need to play Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime. It's such a good game but only few mention it.
I'm playing the game right now it's great. A very simple and lighthearted game
Lilbud love love rocket slime series (1&3) are Japan only but easy to play,probably the best light Zelda clone out there so charming
I will see about getting it--- but if its to much money don't hold it against me if I say "fuck that".
great games but waaaaaay too easy ... and the music is repetitive as hell, beat both of them though.
It is a very lighthearted and fun play through i agree Lilbud. Not the challenge most DQ players are looking for, but fun non the less.
I'm really shocked 5 isn't on your list but I do agree with most of the other games on it, 8 is my favorite, currently working on 7
I was waiting for you to say DQ8. It is one of my top gaming experience from my childhood and I'll never lose my love for that beautiful game. Couldn't agree with your ratings more, I am holding out for that English release.
Dragon Quest VIII was one of my favorites as well.
The answer it DQV
it's always DQV
I was surprised that DQV was not even on the list!
Well, that or DQVIII. I can honestly never decide which of the two I like more, they're such masterpieces.
@@dobadobadooo And now it's 11.
@@Grox44 Nah, 11 was great, but it's not on the same level as 5 and 8. Maybe if the story hadn't completely fallen apart near the end I'd think differently, but alas.
@@dobadobadooo 5 is my favorite but the story of 11 did not fall apart at the end. If you mean post game when you go back in time I love that. Time travel done right. Which is also optional. I would really like the next Dragon Quest to connect all the world's. I want to fight each and every Dark Lord in the main stories. Like one who rules them all and is the cause of all the different world's problems.
I'm with you on this one, I love pretty much every DQ game I've ever played but 8 is my absolute favorite. I played it to death, resurrected it, and then played it to death again three times over.
It is worth mentioning that DQ5 got a re-make for the PS2 and it's also very good, 5 is actually another favorite of mine along with 4 and the first Torneko game. I also still really enjoy the original DQ.
4 and 5 (along with 3) are easily up there with 8, I absolutely agree. however, the first DQ... while I massively appreciate it for basically inventing the JRPG genre, I really don't think it holds up nowadays.
I love your love for Dragon Quest. My personal all time favorite franchise by far.
I'm playing VIII on the 3DS as my first Dragon Quest game and I love it!
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Me 2
You’ll have to play the ps2 version as well. The orchestra is far better
3DS version has more content (both gameplay and story) as well as a lot of Quality of Life improvment, if you play the 3DS version I don't think the presentation and music (which is still really good despite not being orchestred) alone justify to replay it on PS2.
@@nesoukkefka1741 ye PS2 better graphics and music but I like the ninja waifu character you get in 3ds.
@@Direwoof That was my point outside of presentation, 3DS is basically the complete version of the game, no use to go back to the PS2 version if you play the 3DS version.
Dragon Quest 8 was really great, and I remember it fondly. However Dragon Quest 11 has reinvigorated my love for JRPGs. It’s crazy that 8 and 11 are in pretty much everyone’s top 5 for the series. DQ keeps getting better.
DQ5 IS GOAT
I'm surprised to see 9 and 6 on the list over it. The DS ports of DQ4 and DQ5 are the games that made me love and appreciate the series more after I tried and failed to get into it with 1, 3 and 8.
wu kenny the story of 5 is the best in the series hands down. And there is no jrpg that has a story like that. It's very unique and very satisfying to play through
wu kenny yea that's definitely my personal favourite
I would say 5. Hence it has the best story that will grip you to the end. Alto the gameplay is a bit different cuz you also recruit monsters. Not a bad thing in my book. After that I would go for 4. Which also have nice story. Check out johnnys review of it. 6 is by no means a bad game. And a special one for me since it was my first one. It has a nice class system. It is the longest of the 3 games and the hardest. It has an ok story with a nice twist. It's hard tho. For some reason i died a lot maybe cuz it was my first one. The last
Boss took me like 11 tries at least. All the games have a high encounter rate. That's just the way of dragon quest
DQ 5 was my first game in the series and made me get into gaming in the first place.
My top five are 11, 5, 8, 3, and then 4 in that order. Five was king for the longest time but Eleven was such a masterpiece that I have to give it the honor.
DQI and DQVIII made me buy DQXI, and it's been an amazing experience (Hard-Mode) so far! I really love how the turn-based battles stayed over the franchise, unlike modern Final Fantasy games whose battle mechanics have changed.
Your original videos on Dragon Quest are what got me into the series after only playing Cobi's Journey when I was younger. And now it's still my favorite JRPG series of all time.
I'm playing 4 on the DS at the moment :)
But I got side tracked with Twilight Princess....
Same here! I think I'm getting close to the ending of Chapter 5, but I'm not quite sure lol.
Finish it. Its not a long game by any means. Its like a 30h game on average.
Love seeing the DQ series getting lots of love from your channel, it's definitely one of my favorite RPG series of all time, even moreso than Final Fantasy which can be hit or miss but DQ always hits it out of the park with every new release. I can't wait to play XI, in the meantime I have all the other main series games including the SFC imports, and can't wait to go through each of them. I already love the series but so much of it I still have to experience!
Dragon Quest 3 needs some love too. For it's time it was a massive jump ahead in the series. Character creation with your choice of 3 followers from different classes. The massive length of the game compared to it's predecessors, and the surprise storyline link to the original game. It really was the perfect game to complete the Erdrick / Loto trilogy.
My favorite Dragon Quest
I just beat 8 after all these years,I'm going through amd playing them all now, awesome video.
I am playing DQ 4 right now as my first Dragon Quest game and its really fun.
Yep, Dragon Quest 8 is my favorite as well, the voice acting is fantastic, the characters develop so well, not to mention the 3ds remake with Morrie and Red.
Acid Fuzz or Morrie and Gerda :p
Dragon quest 7 on 3ds is the only one I've ever finished so that is my favourite by default, it's a huge game though and quite heavy going at times but was very rewarding to play. Looking forward to the Nintendo Switch version of dragon quest 11 which hopefully gets released over here, I really can't stand the idea of playing huge RPGs tied to the tv anymore, grinding is much more appealing when I have time to kill on the train to work
If u enjoyed 7 u really should get the other dragon quest games on ds, and yeah 7 is long :)
7 is my only one too at the moment
I've played all the core games except DQX, as it was never released here in Europe. And yes, DQVII is fantastic. Though personally, I'm not a fan of visiting the past and present so often. It felt too much like I'm backtracking. Doesn't help that DQVI did a lot of the same thing, but you spend a lot more time in each world, so it doesn't feel that backtracking-y. For that reason alone, I think DQVI is slightly better. But both are excellent games.
Though as a little fun fact, DQ1-8 are out on iOS (minus nr 7), and the first six are cheap and easy enough to play on a tablet. DQVIII works well too, but you need to move the characters with one thumb, and the camera with the other. It gets a bit clunky on a touchscreeen. But DQ1-6 are highly recommended, even if "only" on a tablet. They look better than the DS-versions due to the bigger screen, but plays really well.
But do yourself a favor and avoid the first one. It's rather crap, as you only have one character, and it only lasts a few hours. You can easily finish it in one sitting if you want to. For me, the series didn't pick up steam until DQIV. And sorry for long post. I just looove the series. :-)
7 is good but one of my least favorites to be honest. The 3DS version is a vast improvement over the original but it's still one of the most tedious, fetch-questy entries in the series. Try 8. 4 - 6 and 9 on the DS are all fantastic as well.
My top five are 8, 4, 6, 5, 9. You could switch 6 and 5 around and I would be OK with that too :)
EDIT: Wait wait, I somehow forgot about 3 which I've probably played more than any other entry. New list: 8, 4, 6 (or) 5, 3, 9. Yep, there are six games in my top five. I regret nothing.
This is what we need now more than ever - coverage of actual games. Traditional, well-made and fun video games. Not walking simulators, not "cinematic experiences", but actual GAMES. Keep doing this stuff man, your channel is great.
I love 8!!! It's my favorite too!! Also one of my favorite RPGs of all time!!! So good!! Great video!! Can't wait till 11 comes to the U.S.
I jump back to this channel from time to time, and man does it still hold that charm!
That new dq game looks beautiful. I've been wanting to go back and finally beat 8 on ps2
I just bought an old crt TV to replay all my PSX/PS2/Gamecube classics, i'm replaying Dragon Quest VIII at the moment and, man, this game is still fantastic even by today's standards. I highly recommend it as well and i CANNOT WAIT to play DQ XI.
I have to agree with your number one pick. When I was 13 I bought it at Walmart not knowing what it was about but bought it purely based on the art on the box never got to finish the game back in the day but when the 3ds version came out I absolutely had to pick it up again so I can go back and finish it. What a great game!!
I'm 40 hours into the 3DS version of DQ11, and it is pure magic! All of you waiting are in for such a treat!
My weekend is no longer complete if I don't have my coffee in my game Room watching another great episode from Johnny
I feel like VI doesn't usually get enough love. I'm glad you have it included on your list!
I had dragon warrior 3 on the game boy back in the day and the difficulty was insane. Love the vid!
DQ 7 on the 3DS is so damn good
I have the original Playstation version of that game. It's a really good game.
i thought it was a poorly designed game myself
@@johntracy72 The PSX is definitely the better version in my opinion. I don´t like the ugly 3D graphics of the DS version and also how the casualized the game.
5 and 7 are the darkest dq games
I actually just started playing VIII on 3DS this last week and it's wonderful! So many quality of life improvements, yet all the charm remains. Definitely a fantastic game everyone should try.
I really love playing the first few dragon quest games on iOS. I feel like it's the best possible way to play them. The touch comtrold and the ability to play one handed is fantastic.
I love Dragon quest 8 so much :')
My top 5 Dragon Quest games:
1. Dragon Quest VIII
2. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker
3. Dragon Quest VII (3DS)
4. Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2
5. Dragon Quest V (DS)
Love your videos btw ;)
Great list! DQ8 became my favorite game of all time over the last year. I'm a huge fan of the PS2 remake of 5 though...the translation that is out there is quite nice.
My favorite is Dragon Quest 6 got that exact game kinda stunk that I was the only one in Maine with a copy could not dream card share hence the fact only one into JRPG.
This is such a great video. I rewatch it every 6 months because he knows what he is talking about and also I agree with his list. Which is rare!
DQ3, DQ9, DQM1&2 are big favs of mind. DQ3 was my first game and I STILL love that opening segment
Dragon Quest 7 is for sure my favorite in the series it sucks that the 3ds port of it had such terrible frame rates in battle made me stop playing it :(
HeyWatchYourMouth were you playing it on an old 3DS? Mine was fine on a new 3DS
ChrisDSX Same i have a new 3ds ao the frame rate wasnt a problem for me
I just finished playing it (120 Hrs!) and never notice any problems on my N3DSXL
The unavoidable visible encounters were the biggest problem of the port for me.
DelDuio No argument there, the rate of encounters was bonkers
NO 5?!??1 EHHHH??!?? MOM I NEED A DRINK!
Ultra Meijin it's all about personal taste in the end. And tbh all of the DQ games are great solid games
yeah but there`s always some kind of limit, common sense if you will ... No one can deny that DQ7 is boring as hell for instance ... I can understand if you prefer 4 over 5, 3 over 5 or 8 over 5 but 6 and 9?! ... two options he haven`t played it or he`s on drugs.
That's like... your opinion.. man.
Common sense? Common sense in this situation would be to realize that everyone has their own opinions and games are subjective.
Also, to say someone is on drugs just because they prefer one game over the other is ridiculous. Hopefully you grew up since making this post.
Dragon quest 5 is without a doubt the best to me, great music, monster taming, wifus, and one of the most unique ways of telling a story in a jrpg
Dude the 3ds version of 8 was simply amazing. I binge played over 90 hours on it. Oh man the difficulty of the new post game stuff blew me away, took everything i had to beat the boss rush. Very challenging. I cant wait till XI comes west.. I started a slime sleeve tattoo, so far im rocking slime, metal slime, Angel slime, King cureslime. with many more to come.
Dragon Quest IV is also my all time favourite. It was my first DQ game and of all the others I’ve played since none have achieved the awesome experience that DQ4 provides.
My 2nd favorite Dragon Quest. 1st being Dragon Quest 3 SFC version.
Dragon Quest VIII is still my favorite game of all time. Can't wait to play XI.
I've only played through Dragon Quest/Warrior 1 on NES, but I've recently picked up 8 on 3DS and I can't wait to get into it! Great vid as always John!
I've been wanting to play dragon quest ever since I heard you first talk about it years ago. But my mind won't let me jump onto 8 and play it until I play them all in release order. Someday... someday.
1. DQ V
2. DQ VI
3. DQ VIII
Dragon Quest 3 for me (Super Famicom version). That game was such an adventure to play.
Thank you for covering Dragon Quest!
Love DQ8 as well!!! Played it on PS2, but now I am emulating it on my laptop! Graphics look so much cleaner and the soundtrack is just amazing!
My top 5 are
5. DQ7
4. DQ8
3. DQ4
2. DQ3
1. DQ5
The switch port fixed everything that was wrong with 11
Dragon Warrior 4 on NES is my favporite!
I love that game also. The chapter system made it really good as it was like getting 5 RPG's in one.
Dragon Quest VIII still is one of best JRPG's I have ever played and the very one that propelled my love for the DQ Franchise. DQIX was also so good with the visibly equipment customisation, they should really intergrate more of that in their games.
Dragon Quest IX is my first and favorite. I'm on the hunt for the original Dragon Warrior games for Game Boy now.
I just started playing DQ IX on DS and am currently sneaking it while I'm at work lmao
I enjoy your list! I love em all. My own favorite is IV. It was my first on Nintendo, my first DQ ever and I was so hooked it was probably unhealthy. I think I was 12!
I knew 8 was gonna be your fav, I've gotten it on the 3DS day one and I've been playing it for the first time since and well... It's probably my least favourite DQ game >w>';
Every RPG fan seems to love the heck out of that game, and you know what? So do I! I'm enjoying it greatly! But not as much as the other DQ games that I've played... I still haven't finished it, I kinda have to schedule time to play it so that I'll have the time and investment to put in... I'm not as big into RPGs as I used to be or as I wanted to be, but I still play it sometimes, and it's great fun exploring the game's world and its towns and dungeons, talking to NPCs and getting to know them...
But DQ8 is the least Dragon-Quest-Like of the Dragon Quest games that I've played... Yeah it's still got the gameplay art and music down, in fact, it might just have my favourite soundtrack in the series, but presentation-aside, DQ8 isn't really structured like a Dragon Quest game... It's too linear! In that game you're pursuing someone, so you're always led to follow them wherever they go, so your path through the game is pretty much completely preset as far as I've seen! In the other DQ games that I've played, most of them start linear, but the further you go, the more the world opens itself to you, and the more freedom you have to explore wherever you want! Sure you still have a goal that you have to fulfill eventually, but in many of them you can get to the mc-guffins you need to get throughout the game in whatever order you want by the time you get the ship... In DQ8 you're still following a linear path even after you got the ship...
My favourite Dragon Quest game is Dragon Quest IX on the DS, being able to completely customise my party and equip them with gear which _actually appears in their 3D models_ (unlike in DQ8 with a few exceptions) was amazing! The crafting system from DQ9 was MUCH better than the DQ8 one too, I rarely craft anything in DQ8, and whenever I do I'm stuck only being able to craft items that I already have the recipe for, in DQ9 you can try your luck by combining items, and more than just 2 or 3 items, without a recipe and see what you can get, and adventurous players can really be rewarded with damn good items that way! Not to mention the items you can craft in DQ9 are often more useful than the ones in DQ8...
But the best part about DQ9 was the structure of the game's story and progression, since you're controlling a custom party, your characters are not the ones that are gonna get the development, some people don't like that, and I understand why, but to me DQ9 has executed that PERFECTLY! In that game, the characters that get the development are the NPCs you meet throughout your adventure, each town you visit has its own little story with its own little cast of characters, and they're the ones you get to know and love! That makes for a MUCH more memorable adventure! It makes the world of DQ9 feel alive and breathing, it feels lived-in and it makes sense! In SO many other RPGs it feels like the world spins around your protagonists, and it's all about them, the future of the world rests in their hands... But in DQ9 your characters feel like a party of wandering good-doers who don't really need to have a personality and a back-story, they just wander the world and help people out because they're just nice like that, you're not gonna love them for who they are, you're gonna love them for what they do! They're not the reason why the sun rises and sets every day, they're just a part of this world that you want to explore, that you want to get to know!
My other favourite DQ games are, in that order: Dragon Quest 1, Dragon Quest 5 and Dragon Quest 3, although I haven't played nearly enough of 3, I want to put in the time and play it once I get my 3DS hacked so that I can install an SNES emulator on it and play it that way, I have no patience for RPGs unless they're on a handheld (I'm very thankful for the DS port of Chrono Trigger, was it not for that port I'd still not have finished it)
I just really wish they remade Dragon Quest III within the same mold as Dragon Quest IX, but on the 3DS instead of the DS so that it would have good graphics and good sound quality, I mean, DQ9 is pretty much DQ3 all over again, but with a different story and made better in every way (except for the music), but the structure is exactly the same...
I don't really see your point. you give immense praise to DQ9 eventhough what you seem to critize the most about 8, the fact that its very linear, is the same issue that 9 has. I don't remember a single time before the post-game where you'd have any sort of choice in terms of main story progression. Its been a while since I played through it, but as far as I can remember, even the order in which you recover the golden fruits is predetermined, no?
Yes 8 is linear, but numerous optional islands, new areas to discover once you get access to the godstone that lets you fly and the gigantic monster arena sidequest make for enough of a diversion from the main story in my opinion. also, if we're being real here, almost no DQ game after 3 allowed for THAT much non-linear story progression. sure, there was a little bit here and there, but it was never the focus of the post original trilogy DQ games.
also, in DQ 8 you can combine items randomly as well, not just with receipes, and its the only way to get some of the best equipment in the game (like the best weapons for pretty much every weapon type outside of whips and an abundance of incredibly strong armor and accessoires) so that point is rendered completely moot.
and like, lets be real, outside of the main angel cast, that village plagued by pestilence, the seaside village with the weird accent and the egyptian-inspired town, no NPC interactions REALLY stood out. meanwhile, DQ 8 has both: incredibly touching NPC stories (the whole kaldarasha deal with valentina being the orphaned daughter of parents that died because of the actions of her adoptive father yet still loving him and teaching him to love himself again, a king who keeps his entire kingdom in grief for a year after the death of the love of his life who learns to finally move on after seeing her one last time, an adoptive pair of incredibly competitive twins who learn to love and care for each other through the last will of their adoptive father, an all-around exceptional member of the abbey rising to and eventually being corrupted by power, only to somewhat return to his old, noble self towards the end,...) as well as development of the characters you actually play as.
also, at the end of the day, the future of the world DOES also rest in the hands of the DQ9 party since corvus is going to destroy everything unless your party stops him and returns him to the light, so that point is moot as well.
At the end of the day, its fine if you don't like DQ8 as much as other DQ games, but a lot of your arguments come off as shaky at best and faulty at worst.
Michirin9801 you gotta play it on ps2 💯
"DQ8 is the least Dragon-Quest-Like of the Dragon Quest games that I've played" leeel
And sorry buy DQ9 has 0 charisma, even DQ10 (a MMORPG) has more lively characters.
I've been meaning to get into the DQ series for so many years, and consistently I just haven't done so. In all this time, all I've played is the original Dragon Warrior on the NES. I'm going to have to pick up VIII and give it a whirl.
I'm playing Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King!
Which version, Playstation 2 or Nintendo 3DS?
DQVIII is definitely the best and my favorite DQ as well, good stuff.
Ferkolicious same
I'm with you my dudes
Played 'em all since the 90's DQ5 for PS2 is my favorite.
9 was a great experience when it came out but 6 struck the biggest chord with me, I'm a comic book guy and the whole travelling between worlds story really resonated with me.
Just got 5 for the DS and it's blowing me away, I think it may end up being my favourite.
There needs to be a Dragon Quest VIII Definitive Edition with all features from the 3DS version + full HD graphics + orchestral music from the PS2 version. My favorite game of all time.
Finished both 7 and 8 started 9. I think i might be hooked for life:)
i accidentally read the thumbnail as "Top 5 Dragon Quest Slimes"
....now i really want to see that. Actually here's mine:
5: Slime
4: She-slime
3: Magic Slime
2: Metal Slime
1: Metal Slime King
9 is my fav. Customizing characters and dungeon exploring with your friends was awesome
JUST MY AGE.
All DQ and FF of Family computer are ALL of my childhood.
I thought Dragon Warrior 2 would have been on your list for nostalgic reasons, when you skipped school just to play it. Still one of my favorite stories.
God damn, I am so hyped for XI. I finally have a reason to buy a PS4.
Man it's on PC and will be on Switch later. Don't see the reason to buy Ps4 just for it.
How you like it? I have 300 hrs in I'm finally finishing
8 is legendary! Love the open world and exploration, in my opinion it's the best looking game on the PS2
I love the dragon quest series!! I started with 3 but never finished it. After, i played 8, which is my favorite. And played 7 and 9 also. Awesome video.
Johnny! You're the one who got me into Dragon Quest. Over the last few years I have scrounged up all main NA DQ games/ versions and played through most of them so thus I feel the right to say nice list except for DQ 6, which was for some reason very daunting for me.
Anyway, my list:
1. DQ 8- 3DS. Updated in all the right ways.
2. DQ 3- GBC version. This was my first and will always be memorable.
3+4. Tie between 4 and 5 on the DS. Notice How I have Pachisi /TnT DQ games on here lol
4.. DQ 9 - Customization was King here. Would be higher but had some ridiculous side quests which caused me to lose my mind! Also takes a bit too long to get into.
One of my favorite Dragon Quest 8 on PlayStation 2, mainly because of the voice acting, and the orchestral music (USA & Europe Only)
Thank you for giving 8 praise. I haven't beat many Dragon Quest games yet but 8 is so special. Beat it again on the 3DS months ago. Any new fan looking to jump in to Dragon Quest should definitely go with 8 first! Ps2 or 3DS.
Just bought my first Dragonquest game. Dragonquest VI on Super Famicom. Can't wait to finally play it, probably wouldn't have been interested if not for this channel.
I remember dragon warrior 3 and final fantasy for my 7th birthday cause "I know you like swords and dragons" and those two games led me down a very unhealthy hobby of grinding and stat boosting.
3 is still my all time favorite. 8 might be the technical best but 3 has that special place in my heart.
I picked up Dragon Warrior IV at the Vancouver Nintendo store in my one and only visit there. So, that's my favourite. Perhaps nostalgia plays a factor for that one.
My favorite DQ game is Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest IV on NES and DS. It's the chapter system of the game that makes it my favorite.
Dq5 is the game that made me cry, it was an epic experience.
I was on tenterhooks when I was watching this video, but then I saw what was your number 1 pick. HCG, you sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
Dragon Warrior will always be special to me. Surprisingly (for me), it was the first game I sat and beat. My first RPG experience, and at the beginning of some not too fun times for my sisters and I. Not trying to get dark or anything, just when I see this particular series, I always think of those times. It was a temporary escape from the realities of those times. DW3 came out, I was in foster care. Crazy... All is well now though! Have a beautiful family of my own. I own DQ 7 and 8 on my 3ds and plan on getting all that are available for the system. Just can't help but think back whenever I play this series of games.
Aight, I'mma head out 😆.
I literally just picked up dragon Quest 1-4 for the famicom yesterday :)
My Top Two DQ games are DQ7 on PSone/3DS and DQ9. Recently, imported all the DQ games on the Super Famicom. Going back to play all the games I have not finish. Currently, playing DQ1 on Super Famicom. Sept. Is right around the corner for DQXI release!
Dragon Quest Builders is my favourite
8 is the greatest! I got it when it came out on ps2. I was sick with the flu, I believe I was 14 or 15 an out of school for two weeks. My mom said I could get a new game and that's the one I chose, had no idea what I had got into but loved every second. Made a piece of my childhood great😁 never will I forget it
Similar to my top 5, except 9 because i have no friends.
DQ5 is my absolute favorite without a doubt, followed by DQ11 -- a close second, and then DQ4.
Here is my top 5 based on the ones I played:
5. Dragon Quest 6
4. Dragon Quest 11
3. Dragon Quest 3
2. Dragon Quest 8
1. Dragon Quest 5
That's awesome. That Dragon Quest 9 story will be Nostalgia in 10 years.
Mine:
5. IV (DS)
4. III (NS, can't wait for 2H-HD)
3. V (DS)
2. VIII (3DS)
1. XI (NS)
Dragon Quest 8 is my absolute favorite in the series, all though Dragon Quest Monsters on GB was my first taste of the series. I've been replaying 8 lately on 3DS and it is as amazing now as it was all those years ago. Can't wait for DQ 11!
Right now I am saving money to buy a 3ds and when i do i will play DQ8. I am looking forward to it
@@Jazzadrin i know but i did not play any DQ game before and i heard dq8 is good so i will start with that one than if i like it i will play the other ones
Did you get one and play it? I just did that myself, VIII was my first title after playing XI. Now I'm about to get the rest of the DS titles! Except for V because I can't freaking afford it yet.
@@eleven9286 unfortunately not yet
DQVIII on 3ds was the first main game of the series I played and it really is fantastic!
DQ 8 is my 1st DQ game i have played and it is the one that got me into the DQ series.
Yup it's over you gave me my answer, I'm now going to buy DQ8 🤞🏾🙂