Dragon Quest IV is Everyone's Story | Reflection
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Dragon Quest IV is so much more than one hero's journey. It brought RPG's into a new generation with a unique blend of interweaving narrative arcs that combine to form one of the most memorable adventures gaming has to offer. It might not be the easiest to get ahold of these days, but no one should miss out on this classic gem! 🎮🎨
00:00 Intro
01:04 The New Generation
02:25 A Game for the Characters
05:25 Ragnar, the Defender
06:18 Alena, the Headstrong
07:28 Torneko, the Resourceful
08:45 Maya & Meena, Sisters of Vengeance
10:03 Hero, the Connector
13:11 Everyone Has a Story
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~~~ Games Shown (in order of appearance) ~~~
- The Legend of Zelda (1986)
- Super Mario Bros. (1985)
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
- Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
- Super Mario World (1990)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- Dragon Quest II (1987)
- Dragon Quest III (1988)
- Dragon Quest IV (1990)
- Dragon Quest (1986)
- Dragon Quest VII (2000)
- Dragon Quest VIII (2004)
- Dragon Quest XI (2017)
- Final Fantasy (1987)
- Xenoblade Chronicles (2011)
- Final Fantasy III (1990)
~~~ Music ~~~
- In a Town - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Colosseum Stand - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Casino Rag - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Homeland - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Cursed Towers - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Battle for the Glory - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- The Warrior Conquers Alone - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Tomboy Princess' March - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Weapon Merchant Torneko - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Gypsy's Dance - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Gypsy's Journey - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Wagon Wheel's March - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Psaro Conquering - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Psaro - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Intermezzo - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd.
- Expanding the Map - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen OST, property of © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. & © Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd. 
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Dragon quest games are absolutely a blast because the creaters really knew how to slowly introduce new things and really let you feel out your progress in contrast to the difficulty slowly raising as well. They nailed the trickle of the rpg the first time and everything where others (cough ff1) just doesn't flow as nicely
Agreed! DQIII is still one of the purest RPG experiences I’ve ever had, and I think it’s honestly due in part to what you just said. Pacing is everything, and I love the way these games expertly parcel out the experience. DQIV, in that regard, is an absolute masterclass, as well, since it takes such a wide cast and does a deep dive on each character, all while digging a little deeper into the overall narrative thread of the story!
Appreciate your thoughts! Hope you enjoyed the video!
What a delight to find your channel. DQ is deserving of deeper analyses like this!
Thank you so much! I’m a relative newcomer to the series, and I’ve found it utterly delightful. So honored to share my special experiences with these games with y’all!!
I can't believe how few views these videos have. Do you have to pay for bots to break into the algorithm these days? I don't know if you're doing these by yourself or if you have an editor or something, but you're doing it right and I know that you know you're doing it right. These videos are primo. Do not stop, do not get discouraged, if any justice is done on this Earth, your channel is about to explode.
If you watched The Spiffing Brit's video on how to double the watch time of a video, you can help affect the RUclips algorithm think that this is a hit. Thus, making it appear on everyone's recommendation.
Thanks so much Levi! Right now it’s just me, and I really am having such a blast. I thought about bringing on an editor if the channel was to grow enough to merit that, but I honestly just love every part of the process So much that I feel like I would miss not getting to put together videos as a whole. We’ll see, though! Right now, I’m just grateful for fact that I can make these videos and that I’m getting to share them with people!
Thanks for the heads up man! I haven’t seen his video, but I’ll definitely add it to my list, because I’m super interested. I haven’t really given much energy to channel growth strategies at this point, because my main goal is quality and I honestly only have so much time. 😂 But if there are simple things I can start incorporating to increase the reach of my videos, that would be great!
It has to be the fake french accent.
I knew it as Dragon Warrior IV and I played it on my older brother’s NES on a b&w tv we got to share between us. Looking back, this game is my introduction to the entire RPG genre and paved the foundation to how I view fantasy in general. I have had a little bit of fun playing video games since then, but none of them compare to this 8-bit masterpiece in black-and-white. Now, I am getting back into TTRPGs, and that’s why I am returning to thinking about this game…
PSYCH!!! I definitely bought a DS just because I learned it was going by Dragon Quest nowadays…and then bought it on mobile the second I saw it 😂 now that I am too far removed from video games to bother trying to play this more, I am going to use it to heavily influence my TTRPG campaigns 👍🏻
This review’s finale is beautiful! I remember my older brother teaching me to talk to everyone and examine everything. This lesson was so impressed upon me as a child that I have logged so many irl adventures and acquired so many real treasures since then. Thank you for putting such a warm light on an epic game.
😂 Thanks so much for sharing! I never got to play the original Dragon Warrior IV, but experiencing it even now has been such a treat. So glad to hear that the video was an encouragement to you!!
Lovely video, thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for your support! So glad you enjoyed the video!
I absolutely LOVED this! More people need to see this video! A perfect mostly spoiler-free review of one of my favorite games of all time! Been playing DQ4 since elementary school on the NES and it’s been a Top 2 game for me ever since.
Thank you so much! That means a lot. I only got into the series a few years ago, and while I really enjoyed 3, 4 was on another level. Glad you enjoyed the video!
What’s your other Top 2 game?
@@GamesAreCreative Dragon Quest XI haha!
@dukey03 that’s awesome! I haven’t gotten to XI yet but it’s definitely on my list. Looks incredible!
Earlier this year I started playing DQ1 after finding out it was available on the Play Store for Android. Up until then I had no prior knowledge of the franchise other than it had characters designed by Akira Toriyama, that it's considered the father of JRPGs and that it's a "competitor" to Final Fantasy which I'm fairly familiar with. As soon as I started playing DQ1 it was love at first sight. I loved its simplicity and how gameplay focused it was. After finishing it I decided to give DQ4 a go, since I had heard good things about it, particularly about Torneko's chapter and how it's very unique to anything out there. Just like DQ1, I fell in love immediately and DQ4 stands as my favorite so far (I've just finished DQ2 and I'm currently playing DQ3). Anyway, love the game, its characters and soundtrack. All around a great and memorable experience. Thanks for your video on it. I'm looking forward to more!
Thank you so much! DQ really is a special franchise, and for me, 3 and 4 were the ones that really captured me first. I’m relatively new to the series, as well, but I’ve loved my journey with the games thus far! Each one holds such a unique identity while also feeling right at home with the others. The simple but deep gameplay, the art style, and the MUSIC - there has been at least one moment in each game where a moment with a specific song has brought me to tears. Love it, and excited to share the experience with you! Thanks for sharing!
My favorite of the series. Love the characters, love the chapters, love the enemy design.
For sure, I was blown away by how much character and heart this game has! It’s definitely one of my faves in the series and is such a special RPG.
That was well put together. It's really great to see back when games were constantly pushing to innovate.
I actually never grew up playing the DQ series. The only one I ever got to play was DQ8.
A genius way to teach players the complexity of RPGs one at a time, while not making it feel like a tutorial.
Thanks man! I’m totally with you, I didn’t get into DQ until somewhat recently, but I’ve been blown away by how incredibly well designed each game is. I knew they were a big deal for the RPG genre, but seeing how each title pushed storytelling and mechanics forward has been really cool. DQIV is definitely a special one, and it will always stick out in my memory as such a unique adventure!
Great video! I loved IV, with the emotional opening and that ending that makes you drop a tear. I was so hyped after finishing this DS version and when I got to play V, I couldn’t believe it was even better.
Hoping for their re-remakes for Switch 2 :)))
Thanks so much, Emmanuel! I couldn’t agree more; IV and V were such special experiences that remind me of the unique power video game experiences can have. The way both games immerse you in these relatable, down-to-earth experiences while also facing you with crazy, outlandish adventures is just amazing. I experienced both on DS, too, and would be stoked for a re-release on console!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Planning to tackle V in a video real soon!
i played this game on nes system when i was kid and its still my one of the fav game.
i also remember there is a town in this game where if you sleep in inn you get a dream about a girl, whenever she cry she drop gold, crystal or some kind of valuable thing so some bad guy kidnaped her and torture her for her tear.
very underrated game. love this game
Completely agree! More people need to experience it, because it really is such a unique experience. Love it!
So in short this game has great character development.
That's one of the main things I like about Xenoblade and Trails and something I like to do whenever creating a story. It's easy to just flesh out your main characters, but it's impressive and immersive when you care about even minor NPCs and they feel like they could be the protagonist of their own story.
Pretty late responding to this 😂, but I appreciate you sharing! I totally agree; I feel like the way writers treat their minor characters says everything about the intentionality and care they put into their stories. Games like this challenge me to put more care into the little details as I work on my own content!
After seeing such quality, I have no doubts that this channel will grow greatly in the near future!
Also loved the video, it made me want to pick up Dragon Quest IV even more.
Appreciate you! Thanks so much for the encouragement, and yes, DQIV has my absolute HIGHEST recommendation! Between that and V, I have fallen in love with this series more than I even thought I would. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Really Well Made Video.
What Makes Dragon Quest Series Such A Loveable Franchise, It's Is Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball/Dragon Quest Artworker Design. Glad you enjoyed The Game. I have Finished All Four Nes Dragon Quest Games. My Goal is to Finish All Dragon Quest Games. ❤✌️
Sorry for the late response, but thanks so much for your support! DQIV is such a special game, so I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
DQ is a hard series to get into, especially if you don't have nostalgia for it.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! And I completely understand where you’re coming from. I never got into the series until recently, and it’s been quite the undertaking. For me, though, it’s honestly been such a blast to experience how each entry pushed RPG’s forward in such unique ways. Like, the art style and general gameplay remains pretty consistent throughout, but each game offers something totally unique and creative to the series and the genre as a whole! Didn’t expect to fall in love with this series as much as I have, but I’m glad I did!
You have talent making videos. Hope you get more recognition soon.
Thank you so much!!
You always have some kind of life lesson at the end of your videos, but this one was especially good. I can't wait for your impressions of DQ5.
Oh my goodness, I’m so stoked for that episode. It’s coming soon, and it’s been pretty special for me to work on. DQ4 and 5 are a couple of the most unique adventures I’ve ever played, and especially 5 pressed me to look inward in a way that only games like The Witcher 3 or Undertale have done.
I’m so glad you’ve appreciated my reflections on these games, because that’s really been one of the most rewarding parts of this channel for me! DQ4 and 5, though, have been particularly special to me for some reason and have been a real privilege to experience!
@@GamesAreCreative Back in the early internet of the 90s, I remember reading about DQ5 (since it didn't come out here) and it just seemed absolutely bonkers. I thought someone was just making stuff up. When I finally was able to play it because of a fan translation, it was especially interesting since I was playing it with my at-the-time-gf.
Love this vid n hard to believe you dont have a million subs you make good content
Thank you so much! I love getting to share these experiences I have with the games I’m playing, and it means a lot to know that you enjoyed it, too. Appreciate your support!
Ps saro lol. it's sorrow, dude
Thanks for the heads up! Pronunciation always feels like a toss up when a game doesn’t have voice acting. 😂
@@GamesAreCreative true enough, look at final fantasy and ket chi (cait sith)
If you look at how it's spelled in Japanese, it's clear the P is supposed to be pronounced. Pi-Sa-Ro.