I finally understood this game when I was working for an ungrateful employer as a team lead. The first scene reminded me of heading to a staffing agency to recruit temps to help me deal with Archfiend Baramos.
The fact that Dragon Quest never took off in the west like how it did in Japan proves to me that Americans have no taste. Hell, I'm not much better either. I slept on this series for years and only ever barely touched the first game. Then I tried 11 and realized just what I was missing out on. Now I prefer Dragon Quest wayyy more than other similar RPGs like Final Fantasy, and to this day I'm still kicking myself for sleeping on it. Now I've beaten 1, 2, 3, 11S, and 8. Now I'm playing through 8's postgame, 5, and later 9 as I wait for 3 HD-2D. This series it peak, and God bless Akira Toriyama's soul.
Sorry for the late response, but thanks so much for sharing! I totally agree; Dragon Quest has been slept on for too long here in the west, and I’m guilty of that, too! My journey with the series has looked pretty similar to yours, and I find myself now wondering why it took me so long! There’s this whimsical simplicity about the games that is so refreshing considering how bloated and self-serious so many modern RPG’s can be. I love it. Can’t wait for HD-2D!!!
@@GamesAreCreative the main thing that makes dragon quest better than final fantasy is final fantasy always wants to change a battle system that didnt need to be changed that much, force dumb gimmicks on the player, and force a dumb minigame on the player every other battle. dragon quest is the super mario of RPGs. final fantasy is the sonic the hedgehog of RPGs.
@OmegaChase1002 haha that’s fair! I honestly love both, but I do agree that, for everything I love about FF, it can feel a bit exhausting to always learn these new systems, whereas DQ feels like slipping on a comfortable, familiar pair of shoes. I do appreciate the innovative spirit of the FF series, but DQ also just knows what works and leans into that! Love it!
@@OmegaChase1002 to me the biggest difference is Dragon Quest's focus on having interesting and unique towns, dungeons, and continents to explore. Secrets in dragon quest do not rely on walking into invisible walls or entering a random tile on the overworld screen. Instead they rely on exploration, observation of the environment, and talking to people to get clues. Dragon Quest also has a sense of "chill" that Final Fantasy doesnt. I love walking around towns, talking to people, and exploring the overworld. I love seeing the cool/cute designs of the enemies and gambling in the casinos. Final Fantasy is so focused on the dramatic elements of its stories and trying to create a seemingly complex battle system that it loses sight of everything in-between. Dragon Quest is absolutely Super Mario. Final Fantasy is absolutely Sonic the Hedgehog.
Appreciate you! I’ve made it through VI at this point but have gotten sidetracked on other things a bit. Absolutely loving the journey though, and planning on covering V for the channel soon!
Thanks for your support! And I appreciate the feedback, as well. Audio mixing has been one of the toughest things for me to nail down as I’m working on videos. I honestly just love some of these music tracks so much, and I think my excitement to include them in my videos can sometimes get the better of me 😂. I need to remind myself that the content of what’s being said is most important, though, and I’m grateful that you think the same!!
I finally understood this game when I was working for an ungrateful employer as a team lead. The first scene reminded me of heading to a staffing agency to recruit temps to help me deal with Archfiend Baramos.
Haha that’s funny! I can relate; who among us hasn’t had a boss that’s reminded them of a supervillain?
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The fact that Dragon Quest never took off in the west like how it did in Japan proves to me that Americans have no taste.
Hell, I'm not much better either. I slept on this series for years and only ever barely touched the first game.
Then I tried 11 and realized just what I was missing out on.
Now I prefer Dragon Quest wayyy more than other similar RPGs like Final Fantasy, and to this day I'm still kicking myself for sleeping on it.
Now I've beaten 1, 2, 3, 11S, and 8.
Now I'm playing through 8's postgame, 5, and later 9 as I wait for 3 HD-2D.
This series it peak, and God bless Akira Toriyama's soul.
Sorry for the late response, but thanks so much for sharing! I totally agree; Dragon Quest has been slept on for too long here in the west, and I’m guilty of that, too! My journey with the series has looked pretty similar to yours, and I find myself now wondering why it took me so long! There’s this whimsical simplicity about the games that is so refreshing considering how bloated and self-serious so many modern RPG’s can be. I love it. Can’t wait for HD-2D!!!
@@GamesAreCreative the main thing that makes dragon quest better than final fantasy is final fantasy always wants to change a battle system that didnt need to be changed that much, force dumb gimmicks on the player, and force a dumb minigame on the player every other battle.
dragon quest is the super mario of RPGs.
final fantasy is the sonic the hedgehog of RPGs.
@OmegaChase1002 haha that’s fair! I honestly love both, but I do agree that, for everything I love about FF, it can feel a bit exhausting to always learn these new systems, whereas DQ feels like slipping on a comfortable, familiar pair of shoes. I do appreciate the innovative spirit of the FF series, but DQ also just knows what works and leans into that! Love it!
@@OmegaChase1002 to me the biggest difference is Dragon Quest's focus on having interesting and unique towns, dungeons, and continents to explore. Secrets in dragon quest do not rely on walking into invisible walls or entering a random tile on the overworld screen. Instead they rely on exploration, observation of the environment, and talking to people to get clues. Dragon Quest also has a sense of "chill" that Final Fantasy doesnt. I love walking around towns, talking to people, and exploring the overworld. I love seeing the cool/cute designs of the enemies and gambling in the casinos. Final Fantasy is so focused on the dramatic elements of its stories and trying to create a seemingly complex battle system that it loses sight of everything in-between. Dragon Quest is absolutely Super Mario. Final Fantasy is absolutely Sonic the Hedgehog.
Man, these videos are all so well done! Great work dude! Which Dragon Quests have you all played now?
Appreciate you! I’ve made it through VI at this point but have gotten sidetracked on other things a bit. Absolutely loving the journey though, and planning on covering V for the channel soon!
One of my favorite games. Can't wait for the remake
Great video. Amazing editing. I'd only lower the music volumen a tiny bit
Thanks for your support! And I appreciate the feedback, as well. Audio mixing has been one of the toughest things for me to nail down as I’m working on videos. I honestly just love some of these music tracks so much, and I think my excitement to include them in my videos can sometimes get the better of me 😂. I need to remind myself that the content of what’s being said is most important, though, and I’m grateful that you think the same!!