Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- It's time for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age! On this final (mostly) no spoilers episode of our Dragon Quest retrospective, GC breaks down the latest entry in the Dragon Quest series. Interested in Dragon Quest XI S? Want to avoid major plot spoilers? Dying to finally see the next episode of GC Positive's retrospective series? Stumbled upon this video searching for something entirely irrelevant, but are too lazy to click away? Sit back and relax, friend. You're in for a good time.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age won my heart over at release, and I'd like to share that with you. With a Nintendo Switch port on the way promising to bring with it 3DS content we never received internationally, it's as good a time as any to find out for yourself why you should pick this one up. It's my new favorite Dragon Quest, and you oughtta know why!
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Currently recording a follow-up Spoilers video for Dragon Quest XI! Wrapping it up for editing together. It's a very chill, unscripted video I'll throw up sometime soon hopefully!
GC Positive looking forward to it! There’s A LOT to talk about with the story in this game, especially from the perspective of the whole series in mind.
Will you cover DQXI:EOAEASDE in a video about the new quest and how every new convenience its even more convenient?
GC Positive I played the first 2 on nes and loved them I went and got the first 3 on switch and am experiencing that love again I have also used them to help teach my girls addition and multiplication by making them add subtract and multiply how much money or exp needed to get to the next level and equipment needed
I am very new to JRPG's and typically only played ones with western styles such as Dragons Dogma. I never really got into turn-based fighting unless it was something like Valkyrie Chronicles or an obscure one called 'Operation Darkness' (WWW2 ...Nazis are Vampires and The Brits are Were Wolves ala x-com). But I find some of these games seem soothing and story driven. One Game I did purchase was Lost Odyssey exclusive on the Original XBox that had turn-based and I actually liked it Resonance of Fate. Would you recommend this or something like Final Fantasy ? (the newest one)? I like big worlds, good story, and exploration, along with good rpg elements like weapons, armor etc. Such a good video, kinda reminds me of like a fable 2 (I like the color palette with cartoony characters...I don't like the straight up exaggerated anime graphics with kids with cat ears etc. LOL) with turn-base combat. I blabbed on enough, hopefully you can help me out. Thanks
New starting point, like a reboot?
You did it. I'm so proud of you. The amount of hours you put into making this shows. Definitely your best video yet. Congratulations again!
Thank you so much, Adam! I feel like that one gif of Solid Snake turning old in 4.
@@GCVazquez Haha. It is just so crazy that the series you started three and half years ago you finished. You actually finished it. So many people set out to do things but never follow through. Not you. I'm so impressed and inspired.
Hell yeah!
#Inspiration
"...keeping players from accessing alchemy freely was smart"
laughs in DQ XI: Definitive Edition
Love your videos, btw
I'm so excited for the definitive edition to just say "fuck it this is the victory lap" to so many mechanics.
@@GCVazquez You should make a video about the basically complete new game in the old style they made for free, included in that edition ^^
@@GCVazquez i played on switch and the alchemy bit fucked up my brain.
I played the Switch version. This game is to me what Chrono Trigger was to a lot of people. Easily up there as one of my personal favorite games of all time. I liked it that much, and it's thanks to you and HappyConsoleGamer that I got into this amazing series!
Chrono trigger was highly overrated. There was better rpgs
Sylvando one of the greatest party members of all time.
Sylvando greatest Dragon Quest character of all time no one will fight me on this, but we can all have a big party about it
CB Transcendental honestly I think he is the weakest in terms of combat. Erik, however.... that’s a completely different story
@@papaG6423 Sylvando is a jack-of-all. He has some heals, some offensive spells, some buffs, some debuffs, a single-target weapon (rapier), and a multi-hit one (whip). He also has decent defensive stats. While he is not the best in either categories, the other two slots of my party are here for the "specialists". In consequence, he tends to be a semi-permanent fixture in my party.
He has the best buff spells and is extremely useful for boss fights alongside Erik due to their synergy with poison. Give 'em the ol' smoochie-oomphle-triple-stab.
@@Vanisonic He’s just obnoxious and gay
*sees timecode*
TIME TO SETTLE IN!
YOU KNOW IT, CHRIS BABYYYYYYY
Story of DQ3 + map of art of DQ8 + almost everything from DQ9 = DQXI
M A T H
This made me appreciate a game I already love more holy shit
That's that GC Positive magic happenin', baby B)
Courage and Wit has served thee well. Thou has been promoted to the next level.
Hell yeah I'M RISING
OH SHIT YA BOI GC IS BACK. I found you from your Dragon Quest retrospective and it's some of the finest video work I've ever seen. You gave the best series such positive attention and the community is better for it.
More people should play Dragon Quest! Thank you for the kind words, this was a wild ride from start to finish.
Thank you, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart. Being a second gen Japanese, I had the privilege to play the dragon quest series without the localization problems of the mid 90's. But... Felt a little lonely, due to that fact. Not many people with in my sphere played or even heard of the series and still haven't tried them out even though it's far more easier now to get a hold of them. So my passion for this game always has been by my lonesome, even if I did have family members who have played it, the sentiments were already shared and know among us. So I found myself seeking let's plays and luminations of franchise to fill the void of connection to others through this franchise. And your video series might help spread the word of this series to a wider audience. Thank you again, from a dragon quest fan.
No, thank you for thinking so highly of what I have to say! I'm happy that I was able to affirm your love for the series externally, and that you enjoyed my videos enough to share your story with me. Thank you again. :)
U 707
I'm surprised there was no mention of the Draconian Quest options. I thought those were a really nice touch if people found it too easy. Also, first video of yours I've seen after playing through DQXI myself - great retrospective! With DQXI S on the way it'll be interesting to see if opinions go up or down about that port.
I think I'll like the Switch version for the additional content, but don't see it really replacing any other version as definitive (as of yet).
Cuz its ass it's like not even a legitimately hard mode. I'll rather have an intended developers hard mode not where I choose what to take out
I did start playing DQ because of you, thank you GC
Awww! Thank you for saying so! That makes me happy.
@@GCVazquez the first I played was IX at the behest of a friend and while I enjoyed that the post game content turned me off because there was no story. After watching your retrospective I've played through I-V but am currently stuck on VI and haven't gone back to play in months. I know you said skip VI but I'm one of those weirdos who has to experience everything in a franchise, like how I watched the first two seasons of Star Trek TNG despite everyone saying just to watch a couple good episodes and skip to season 3
@@GCVazquez finally beat VI and playing vii now
I've watched this series multiple times over the years. I just wanted to leave a comment saying that I really appreciate these videos.
It's finals week for me and I like to just turn on this playlist and let it run as I fall asleep at night so I can enjoy my evening hearing somebody talk about my favorite game series.
That makes me incredibly happy to hear! Thank you for sharing this with me; comments like these are what inspire me to continue working on more videos! I hope your finals go well!
"They strip away the humdrum rhythm of turn-based RPGs and add a personality to what players are doing. Because of that, players get invested in how they're utilizing the tools on hand; and instead of doing the bare minimum to succeed, they get good at using them."
Absolutely beautiful.
Just binged your DQ retrospective. Great job, you really evolved and the quality of your work as blossomed. Thanks for it all.
The best thing about RUclips is stumbling across a modestly sized channel with inexplicably and exorbitantly rich and impassioned videos like yours, GC.
I can see the heart, the mindfulness and the initiative to create such well executed dives about some of my favourite games that have impacted me and others. In your presentation I can sense the real camaraderie you have for a shared experience. Your fresh takes have certainly opened my eyes to the artistry of the dragon quest series in particular.
Your points are presented with beyond appropriate humility as to their veracity, and combined with how you substantiate each of them leads to the presentation of a very well adjusted presenter with even more burgeoning talent.
Before I wax poetical, thankyou GC for your videos, you've got a new follower to say the least.
I think this is more eloquent than anything that has ever come out of my mouth, and I'm flattered you enjoy my writing so much! One of the things I've always wanted out of watching RUclips videos about [insert subject] was for a greater emphasis on breaking down the thoughts being presented. The videos where whoever I'm listening to leads me through their train of thought so that I can see what they see are always the ones I'm most engaged in, and I tried to replicate that! I want to lead people through a candid and earnest rabbit-hole of my own creation.
Man, I was looking for old DQ reviews starting from V and I've end up watching every DQ review you have put out up until this one. How come I haven't found your channel earlier?
I'm not great at playing nice with RUclips's algorithm, and my upload schedule tends to be pretty infrequent! Doesn't stop me though- welcome and thank you! :D
Oh my god! I just rewatched all of the series and presumed as stated in one that you won't answer comments because you were dead. Delighted your not dead thanks for 120 mins of audio visual ecstasy, don't be a stranger now.
Consider this comment answered! Sorry about that- I disappear when I'm working on the next thing :P
@@GCVazquez clearly it was a worthwhile hiatus. Standard on this channel is the pique of RUclips .
I rediscovered Dragon Quest recently and your videos are delight, this was a wonderful culmination to the series for now and the way you handled it was amazing. I look forward to diving into more of your videos.
Glad you like them!
Thank you - not just for this latest vid but for this DQ retrospective series. Very well written and well presented! It’s been a treat.
Thank YOU for watching it! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for these videos GC! It was these retrospectives that got me to finally play my first DQ game (DQ:XI) and I can't thank you enough for it. Now to remain bitter while the Switch gets the definitive version of the game I just beat :(
Thank YOU for watching and feeling motivated to play them! And aw don't sweat it; the Switch might be getting a few extra bells and whistles, but you probably didn't miss out on much.
Your videos showed up recently as sugestion to me and I Love watching this DQ series. It's a game I alweys hear good stuff and hope to give a try someday. But since I can't play all, watch this was really enlightening in a completely different I of all others vídeos about the series were.
Great work!
Glad you like them! Hope you can try them all someday!
@@GCVazquez right now I am playing DQ4 on my old DS and I'm having a good time. Probably will get DQ8 for my 3DS once I finish it
Best dragon quest reviews ever
*change my mind*
I'm hella late, but going down this rabbit hole called Dragon Quest was amazing! DQ8 is still the best entry in my eyes, but your video definitely led me to download 11 to see what the game is like. Thank you for your hard work and the great script 😂❤🙏🏾🔥
Now with this one this series of videos about DQ is totally awesome. Thank you for doing them and spread the love for the franchise. Love u
Thank you!!!! :)
Dude! This retrospective series was amazing, I have played DQ off and on throughout my life but it wasn’t until I got DQ 11 that really got me into the series. Great job!
i got this game july last year....i am now on my third playthrough of it! phenomenal game, gorgeous storyline and amazing art, funny, heartfelt characters - just perfect
Couldn't agree more!
While I wouldn't disagree with the points you made about the theme of the story, I have a slightly different takeaway: For me DQXI was about seperation from family, the effects of it and finally reuniting with them.
Most of the stories in DQXI deal with some kind of family and seperation from them. The family of the Luminary gets torn apart, so he grew up in a small village with a new family but then reunites with his granddad on his journey. Eric has to leave his sister because of a curse, goes on his own adventure because of it but reunites with her. Veronica and Serena are really close, but get torn apart because of the calamity and get reunited in a more spiritual way. Sylvando runs away from home, travels with a circus, discoveres more about himself but reunites with his father. Rab reunites with the only part of his family that is left, like I said. Hendrik has to leave his home and family aka the king, his best Friend Jasper and his kingdom. But reunites with his kingdom at least (at the end of Part 2) and reunites also with his king at most. (aka Part 3) Jade gets seperated from her second family and her real family, has to grow up differently than she was supposed to and not only kinda finds a new family but also gets reunited with her father.
Then there are sidequests/side stories like the one with the small child whose family died but finds a new family in the criminal that takes care of her after that. (who also turns into a "good" guy because of her) The one with the mermaid and the man she fell in love with + his son. The father that pays for his daughter, that lives far away from him, so she can work in a bakery etc.
That's a great takeaway! The reuniting of family fits right into making amends and rebuilding bridges lost as well, so this is something I can very much get behind!
I love dragon quest, and I binged all your DQ videos which now make me want to replay all of them again! Thank you for all the work you put into these!
Thank you for watching them I really did put a lot of work into it!
Huzzah! The final video is up :D Great work sir, I'm glad you've finally finished your DQ magnum opus.
Thanks Scottie! I'm ready to pass out in a big fluffy b-...oh right. I gotta get started on Yakuza 2!
@@GCVazquez ruclips.net/video/5z7fc397JEk/видео.html
Dude, the love you feel for these games is really something else. I was always hesitant to play Dragon Quest: I always saw it as this sort of grinding fest with goofy humor, something not necesarily to my taste. But now, I think your videos might be enough to push me over the edge and give this series a real try. Thank you, GC, I'm looking forward to embarking in what I hope will be an awesome adventure.
And hey, if you don't enjoy it that's okay too! Sometimes a kind of game just isn't your kind of game, and that's how the dice can roll. But I really do hope you fall in love with the series! Thank you for the kind words, they definitely are a huge boost to my confidence. ^_^
I watched your DQIX video and then this one on XI. I love your insight into these games! I always knew there was something about Dragon Quest, the humanity you can feel in them despite being a pretty simple JRPG. The way you expressed it being about family and so much more was great, really makes me appreciate the games all the more. Thank you!
*sees length* welp, i’m getting the popcorn and coke
Oooohh get some candy too!
These are all SO well written. It's clear you have the real talent and eye for detail necessary for making amazing reviews. I wouldn't even call them reviews - moreso _presentations._
And the transitions are so smooth and seamless. Amazing.
Although some parts could have been condensed, I've always been glad to see the length of your reviews. Definitely shows the amount of passion you have for the series and further engages dialogue between fans.
Just one note, it'd be nice if you included a track list with credit in the background audio. Really wanna know what song is playing around the 7 min mark.
Edit: While I certainly felt the overall thematic suggestion for the game was acceptance, dealing with adversity, and the need to confront the uncomfortable to grow. The third act really shit all over that prospect, and admittedly felt rushed and without polish in order to "fairy tale" end it. Really wish you would have given your opinion about it.
I'm in the process of editing together a video about those post-game elements, coincidentally. What I'll say here is: I think the idea is that your character carries a burden everyone else is oblivious to, and you the player carry it too. As the player, the last part feels hollow for a reason and it's because you ultimately don't get to relish in the success. Ultimately, you give someone else the power to make things right, and live on knowing your actions have helped a great deal of people who will genuinely celebrate and be happy because of it. But it's not your victory if that makes sense? I think a lot of the third act is another of saying, "Okay fine, you do things right. Guess what? You still feel like shit. You know what's better? Giving someone else the power to make things right for themselves."
I just watched this video, and I have to say it was so well articulated! I absolutely love this game, thank you for how awesome this review is!
You're very welcome!
I’ve been spending hours getting 777s at Baccarat. But that first time Jackpot was definitely subscriber worthy.
I just *knew* it'd be on 13. I just *knew.*
Wow, what a video! I happened to find your channel when looking for DQ content to watch to hype myself up for 11's north american release, and I'm so glad I did. I've watched all of the videos in this retrospective twice if not three times, and I love them. This is definitely the best of them all, too, a fitting result for the best game in the franchise.
Keep up the good work! I've never played any of the Yakuza games, but maybe your videos on them will change that :)
Thank you for sticking around! I think you'll find Yakuza very much in line with your tastes if you enjoyed Dragon Quest.
As someone who was been watching content on RUclips for the last 8+ years, I can literally count the number of 1hour+ videos I've watched using one hand. This was one of them. I can't even imagine how much work went into this. Thank you.
Full disclosure? Scriptwriting is my slowest part of the process- I can usually get 1 or 2 pages out a day over the course of 4-8 hours. This script exceeds twenty pages, the voice recording was close to eight hours or something like that, and the game itself took me 122 hours to beat- all of it I recorded for footage. Condensing voice recordings into single takes of each piece of script can usually take me half a work day- if I'm looking at 2 or 3 hours of audio. Assembly for a twenty minute video can take me 10-20 hours, and then editing another 10-20 depending on how intense the editing is.
So multiply that sum of however many hours by four, and divide that among a normal work week for a student getting his Bachelor's degree and going to LOTS of work interviews and filling out applications.
What I mean to say is: THIS IS A TREMENDOUS COMPLIMENT THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THIS VERY LONG PROJECT.
@@GCVazquez I never got back to you although I did read your comment. Dude, thanks for putting in so much work, for real. I've been going through DQ8 (first time after watching your vid btw!) and waiting for XI to release on switch. Again, thanks so much man and looking forward to all your new stuff. And good luck with your applications!
The only games I've played from DQ have been 9 and 11. I had finished 11 a week before watching your videos on the games, growing more interested in the lore and world. I really enjoyed your input but for some reason, didn't think about subscribing. After watching this and hearing everything you had to say about one of my favorite games (dq11 definitely in top 5) I hit that subscription. You have made some awesomw content and I look forward to seeing your yakuza video series. Keep up all the great work, you're our knight in smiling armor (yes, I did that)
Awwww! Thank you so much for the support, and for the high praise!
What an amazing retrospective. Hundreds of thousands of views, quality-ass content...17k subs. Yes, officer? I'd like to report a crime...
Thank you for reminding me of my love for this franchise and also bringing to light things I didn't realise on my initial playthrough. This is the best dq11 video on RUclips imo.
Hey, a new video from GC positive!!!!
Finished watching and this is easily the best episode so far! See you in the next episode
Hey a new comment! Thank you so much for the compliment, I worked really hard on this one so I'm glad it's showing. ^_^
@@GCVazquez What you planning on next? Persona 5 Maybe?
GC, you release that right when I get back home with some popcorn! That'll be a great watch!
Haha, I might take a while, but even when it takes a few months for a new video to come out, I still got that perfect timing! B)
@@GCVazquez Man, that was some good popcorn! But seriously, I am a longtime fan of JRPGs and I am playing through the series for the first time for my channel (just finished 3), and you made me want to blitz through the series, as I try to hold back from playing 11 until I am done with the others.
You did a great series with this one, GC! Yakuza is another series I am very curious about!
The S version on Switch was my first foray into the Dragon Quest series and goddamn it was a good one. It's been fun watching your videos to see what led up to this amazing game
Glad you enjoyed it! See you at the next DQ video ;)
@@GCVazquez Awaiting it eagerly!
I had to wait 30mins for Time To Boat. Don't leave me hanging for so long. Great video GC!
Next time I'll timestamp it in the description! :D
Really glad I found your series loved the retrospective this was fantastic
Thank you very much! It was a work of passion, like everything else I make.
that's great I plan on checking out your yakuza videos as well. Honestly they don't get the credit they deserve. Or they're just starting to.
This was absolutely amazing. Your humor is spot on!!!
Complementing my humor is a BIG COMPLEMENT.
I literally wept at the thematic intertwining you did of Sylvando and the series…it was wonderful and thank you.
This was the first big rpg I’ve ever played, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. It’s the reason rpgs became my favorite genre and why my top favorite games are mainly rpgs
Really enjoyed this retrospective! One can tell it's been a labor of love :)
It certainly has, and I'm very happy it shines through the end product. ^_^
Just found you're retrospective and spent the whole day watching. Really fantastic work and a wonderfully emotional ending. Thank you. I shall subscribe!
Thank you! :D
I know it's been 3 years but I revisit this once a year quote the edits and laugh at them every time. BEHOLD. Great video :)
This is now my favorite RPG of all time, it beat out 8 by a bit. Ive already played through it 3 times and am on my 4th. Its a masterpiece in my opinion
It's such a good time. I'm so glad it did well!
Great video and great game. If either of them allowed me to train monsters for an arena, they'd be perfect.
Good shit man, I've been rewatching this whole series religiously
Aww thank you! Glad it can keep you coming back for more. ^_^
If there was anyone in the world that could spend two hours on RUclips discussing Dragon Quest XI, it is you GC.
I could have spent four hours on it if I wanted to. I fucking love this game.
Hey man I just discovered your channel the other day and I've been really enjoying your videos. I've been watching through the whole DQ Retrospective playlist and each video is better than the previous one. I'm excited to see more!
Thank you very much! Please continue to be excited while I bumble my way through finishing more content!
Incredible and Arousing!
:^)
I wish I could watch this rn but sadly I'm still working my way slowly through the game and I dont wanna spoil it for myself.
You did a fantastic job on this retrospective though. It got me to branch out and try DQXI when i most likely wouldnt have otherwise, and im so, sooo glad that I decided to buy it bc its one of the best games ive ever played. Its so good!
Damn it’s good to see you posted! I will really enjoy this episode. Thank you much.
Thank you for watching! :D
I came across you when looking up a review for DQ4 (i previously only played DQM, DQ9, and parts of DQ8. I only had a DS and my dad's PS2) and you actually convinced me to get it. From then on I've played 4, 5, 6, a part of 7 and 8 on the 3DS because of that of your review on 4. Not only that, I especially became fond of your channel because you're the only one to actually give me a response to a question I had on 7, going as far as to giving me a full on review of the 3DS version of 7. This is my favorite channel on RUclips, and yes, I've watched more than just your DQ retrospectives
^_^ Thank you for taking the time to watch my series, and everything else! I hope I can continue to provide you a good time!
Good God that was good. I'm gonna buy it now, I've held off long enough.
yeyeyeyeyeye! Dive right in!
Wait for the switch version, the orchestrated soundtrack makes all the difference
@@LievenHanssen I CAN'T WAITT THOUGH! (It's not like i wouldn't play it again. Lol)
11/10 best video ever. Can't wait for the sequel where we talk about that ending.
I'm thinking of doing a lower production video with me just talking in front of a camera with a few cuts to relevant footage! Just a big ole spoiler talk
@@GCVazquez I still haven't seen a discussion that satisfies my curiosity, and since you're among the best people I know who dissected the series, I'm interested to see your take on it.
This rivals Spoony's Ultima series.
This is a high compliment for 2005 me.
Surpasses it imo. Spoony was always too negative. You can tell gc actually want to celebrate the dq series. Much rather watch this
@@therenegadegamer2581 I mean Ultima isn't as fun and cartoonish of a series. It's also a royal pain to play without walkthroughs. His frustration was legit.
BOY HOWDY. You really went out with a banger of a retrospective look at my favorite JRPG! Loved that first episode on Yakuza too! Can't wait for more quality from you!
Hehe! I'm just doing what I can! :D Thank youuuu!
I haven’t been playing Dragon Quest games that long, but I’m so glad I found your videos, they are extra informative and so well done. 11 is definitely my new favorite, and this my favorite one you have done! Amazing job!
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it! ^_^
I really enjoyed this video and the way you methodically covered everything about it. But I'm gonna be honest, I don't think this needed to be an hour long. There's a lot here that kinda feels like long secondary build-ins to your point. And maybe it's due to my preferences as well, but there were points where I was waiting for you to get to your point. Having said that, I really liked everything up until a story discussion. Like I think you've sold me on a game I couldn't have less interest in, in a passionate way that eagerly makes me want to dump all my life force into. And I think that's a huge compliment dude so please don't get too upset when I say this vid too long. Love ya bud, and BOY HOWDY am I excited for Yakoozies!!
No no, you are right IT'S TOO LONG @_@
The real drawback to liking this series a whole lot is feeling like I needed to leave nothing out, so it definitely affected the overall length and quality of the writing. Cutting it down was a huge hurdle for me. That's some good valid criticism m'boy thank you very much!
I'm the opposite. I'm super glad the video is this long. I swear I can listen to GC talk about a game for hours, and the fact that's it's DQ just absolutely completes the experience. Good job, GC. Know that your content is something I eagerly look forward to. 😄
Done with Dragon Quest for now. They want to do Dragon Quest XII. We'll see if they do and what they do with it if so. But I have to say, I never thought about this series this way, not until finding your retrospective. Considering all that you've said, it makes me appreciate it that much more.
And when and if they put out XII I'll be here! >:)
But maybe not another feature length film, hoo boy maybe not that.
I am very late but this was my introduction to Dragon Quest and it was a very important game for me, it showed me that videos aren't just a form of entertaiment. It showed me video games could be both a escapism and art. I got this game at the very beginning of summer 2020, since we were all stuck inside I played this game all day throught the entire of summer vacation. I named the hero after me and as cheesy as it may sound, I felt connected to the party members.They felt like my friends, they felt like people I want to be friends with and when I helped them with their problems in the second act, I didn't do it to progress the story. I did it because I wanted to help them, because they were my friends. So when it was about a week before school starting and I beat the final boss and I saw all the party members smiling and happy that it is over. I started to get teary eyed, and when the credits played, I admit I shed a few tears.
Good to see you got this finished! Been interested to hear your thoughts.
Well strap in because this video is pretty much all of them!
Yeah this video basically covered why I love this game to death. It's the best game I've played this generation. Great, well made video GC. I think its the best DQXI on youtube now. Covered everything very in-depth and talked about things many people wouldn't notice :)
D'aaaawwww! That means so much!
i beat dragon warrior as a kid but never played the rest. i am currently playing 2 as i watch your retrospective. thanks for hanging out with me while i explore this game.
Thank you for watching while you do!
This video was perfect for me laying in bed super sick. I just made it to SEASON 3 in this game and this was super fun to watch and just continued to list the reason while i love it. It's actually my first one, and as an avid JRPG fan it sucks to say that. But wow, what a game to start with. It's truly amazing.
THIS!!!! Is a really good vid. I've seen you before, but forgive me, I scroll youtube posters like yesterdays news. This is a complete solid analysis of a terrific game. You have elegantly described the aspects of this game, that make it great, as well as expose its weaknesses. WELL DONE SIR! I Salute your efforts, and praise your efforts!!! This deserves appreciation, and you have it from me!!!
Wow, thank you!
Happened to come across this video and ended up watching it all in one go lol. Love how you can not just hear passion you have for this series, but also see it in your expressions. Amazing work man, really.
I'm about 70% done with my Switch copy and man, I'd absolutely like to hear your thoughts on all the quality of life changes such as being able to put on outfits without equipping them anymore, or the 2D parts that you visit through the ghost guys :)
The one thing I miss from before every npc was unique was the standard old man desigm that was in like every game from 4-9, and definitely more beyond that
I have never clicked on a video so fast.
^_^
Awesome video, I’ve played every dragon quest game too except for 10, and this is by far one of my favorite games next to 5 and 8. Ps: I can’t believe some people disliked this video
You know Koichi Sugiyama had a fit over Sylvando. Nice hair cut as well dood.
Thank you thank you! ^_^ And yeah I'm betting Sugiyama didn't know about Sylvando at all. He seemed to be an outside source on the project this time around. Very little influence on his part.
Hey GC. I don't tend to comment on RUclips videos much these days but I've gotta say this was an incredible video! It was well-produced, made some great points and summarised exactly why I (and I'm sure a lot of other DQ fans) love not just DQXI but this series as a whole. The segment starting from 59:05 is brilliant at analysing the pervading theme throughout every game. Definitely directing my friends to this video whenever I need to explain why this series means so much to me. I genuinely left this video feeling great!
Thanks dude, and congratulations on what I'd say is your finest work so far! Can't wait for the god-tier video on DQXII in 2022!
Thank you so much! I tried really hard on this one, so it's nice to see everyone enjoying it!
Best dq ever!!!!!
Honestly? Yeah!
Finally. I've been a fan of dragon quest for years and I've been looking for someone that would explain why they love dragon quest and tackle the themes within the games. And as I watched through your vids, I noticed your channel grew along each games you did, showing that growth. I really loved all the dragon quest videos you've, making me love the games so much more and even going through them from the beginning again. Can't wait for the yakuza videos. Best series of all time and another series I can't find anyone that talks about it but I'm glad it's you
Thank you very much for the nice words! And yeah the DQ Retrospective 100% helped provide me with an observable growth in my own abilities that was really inspiring for me. I'm glad people notice that :)
You've been inspiring throughout these videos! You're welcome man! And thank you for taking the time to make these. Can't help but appreciate the love and care that's put towards these games. It's hard not to notice that.
You are awesome and I look forward to seeing what videos you have for us next. Keep up the great work!!!
AND YOU'RE AMAZING! I don't plan on stopping any time soon, so please keep supporting me!
I've been rewatching this video every day for like the past week...
This is amazing. Also... why was I notified about this... yesterday? Either way this is awesome
It was supposed to go out yesterday, but I had a MASSIVE audio error in the first upload, so I had to re-do some stuff!
Aaaah thank you for saying that I'm very happy you like it!
@@GCVazquez Hey no problem. Your content never ceases to amaze me. Started with Dragon Quest 1-2 and damn I'm happy I stayed for the rest
25:23 your luck on roulette was Like mine on the slime slots. Well done getting this on your first try man.!
Your the reason I got dragon quest 11 on the switch because all the cool stuff you said in the video.
This video is much too long for me to watch now, but take my view, my thumbs up, and my comment while you wait. This is the first and only dragon quest game i've played, and i thoroughly enjoyed it. and i picked it up on steam specifically because of your earlier reviews. Thanks!
No thank you! I'm glad I could introduce the series to you in a way that encouraged you to pick XI up! It's the best one.
like i wrote in my steam review: "It's the best Final Fantasy game I've played in years." haha.
I’m a new fan to the Dragon Quest series, IX was my first step into the series as a kid and I recently replayed it. Now I’m debating on playing XI and this review might have just convinced me.
One small thing, the skill tree reminded me heavily of that of Final Fantasy XII. It's possible they took ideas from there
I wouldn't be surprised! I'm not very familiar with Final Fantasy, but they do love making lots of different levelling systems!
@@GCVazquez both franchises have a pretty long history as result they tend to reference and make a few nods to eachother once in a while.
I got the Switch version the day it came out, and I just finished it yesterday. Final play time: 170:26. I still think DQ3 is the best game, but this one now is a very close second.
Hey GC. Ive literally just discovered you whilst looking into DQ11 and I was blown away!
Amazing, hilarious, informative and fun video... you’ve got yourself a new subscriber. After watching this I’m most definitely picking up DQ11s DE (wow, what a mouth full) on Switch when it’s released as my first DQ experience.
If you’re looking for more JRPGs to cover after the Yakuza retrospective then check out the “Tales of” series 👍🏻.
Keep up the great work chap, and thanks for the entertaining video!
I've totally been untouched by the Tales of series for the most part save for Tales of Symphonia, so maybe that'd be a good idea! Thank you for the kind words! ^_^
Great video, as always. So excited to replay on Switch...
Thank you! I'm excited too- NEW STUFF LET'S GO.
Erik's my favorite. Best bro to the end!
This is my favorite game I have ever played. It is near perfect.
my gosh i freakn' love your work. you're one of the reasons why i bought dragon quest 11
That's very high praise! Thank you so much!
Missed your Videos man. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Thanks for taking the time to give it a look! It means a lot to me.
Wow finnally dragon quest xi , great review btw