My first DQ game was the very first one when it was called Dragon Warrior and Nintendo Power gave away copies of the game if you subscribed to their magazine within a certain time. That was my first ever RPG.
I've never played any version of DQ III, so I am so excited to finally play it :D Also, to see the inevitable four Gadabout runs that will show up in UA-cam challenge videos xD
I have been a fan Dragon Quest since the first game was originally released, while I play other series, DQ is my favorite series. The one thing that's wrong with the series is that, other than in DQ VIII and DQ IX, bows aren't weapon options. Got this game on preorder.
I'll start off by saying that this is easily in my top games of 2024, (along with Metaphor and Unicorn Overlord). That being said, while I appreciate the extra effort put into the new content, the monster wrangler was just too good for my liking. By the end of my playthrough, the correct answer to basically every combat question was "I use monster pile on!" Looking forward to 1+2 next year.
Sadly If DQ5 to 7 got a Dracky mode its not exactly Foolproof those 3 games have can't win bosses and the only way to win/end them is if the entire parties HP drops to 0 unusually in 1 hit that won't happen if those get remakes with a can't die mode.
I definitely chose appearance B without realizing it was the female option. My issue with replacing Male/Female with "Appearance" is that the pronouns are tied to the appearance options. It would have just been simpler and more effective to list "masculine/feminine" and then let you select which pronouns you want. Not that I really care since I play feminine characters sometimes anyway, and trans people exist, but I was genuinely confused when I was being referred to as "she" at first after selecting B (frankly both looked like masculine options to me)
The encounter rate is 100% fine, it's not really any different than the rest of the series. If random encounters bother you, I'd suggest taking ADHD meds, and heading back to Call of Duty.
I finally pulled the lever on this one. I was a bit perturbed by the gender removal. I felt it was a half step toward shoehorning current hot button issues regarding gender identity into my escapism. On the whole, the environments and gameplay were everything I had hoped they would be.
It’s not really a gender removal though, just in the initial type A and B but they get referred to as hero and heroine in game as well as he and she pronouns. As mentioned it feels like a non-issue. The game though is beautiful and such a good time, I enjoyed my time with it
@Shinky that's right. At the end of the day, it really felt like a big stink was raised over nothing. As always, we really need to put less stock in sensational journalists and content creators and see for ourselves. I fell for it too and nearly missed out on this gorgeous game
Bought the game and was unimpressed with the boring story, boring card-board cut-out party members and archaic gameplay with constant spawning monsters every 2 seconds.Maybe it was exciting for grandpa back in the day, but it is 2024 and I want more than this tripe
Asking for this for Christmas and I CANNOT wait!!! It looks so cool!
It’s so good!
It’s funny because I’m also asking for DQ3 for Christmas, the original one.
My first DQ game was the very first one when it was called Dragon Warrior and Nintendo Power gave away copies of the game if you subscribed to their magazine within a certain time. That was my first ever RPG.
Me as well except I played it through my babysitter in the late 80s/early 90s. She brought over an NES and the game one day.
Same here, I got mine free with Nintendo Power. It got me addicted to RPGs.
You can turn off the edge blur in the settings. (Depth of field)
I totally didn’t see that option. Thanks!
Came here to say this
Pretty good review! Props to Square hitting you up! Glad to hear this game is amazing!
I had so much fun with it
“Ice that drink…”
*Looks down at hot chocolate*
Now you have chocolate milk
I had no idea this version existed
You should give it a shot, definitely my favorite version of it
My first experience with dragonquest is 11 s. What an absolute masterpiece. I dont expect this game to compare, but I am still excited to play it
To be fair Dragon Quest 11 is a really high bar
Amazing review, can't wait to pick this one up!
I can’t wait to hear what you think about it
I've never played any version of DQ III, so I am so excited to finally play it :D
Also, to see the inevitable four Gadabout runs that will show up in UA-cam challenge videos xD
lol Gadabout runs would be chaotic!
I have been a fan Dragon Quest since the first game was originally released, while I play other series, DQ is my favorite series. The one thing that's wrong with the series is that, other than in DQ VIII and DQ IX, bows aren't weapon options.
Got this game on preorder.
Another archer enjoyer? Rock on!
I'll start off by saying that this is easily in my top games of 2024, (along with Metaphor and Unicorn Overlord). That being said, while I appreciate the extra effort put into the new content, the monster wrangler was just too good for my liking. By the end of my playthrough, the correct answer to basically every combat question was "I use monster pile on!" Looking forward to 1+2 next year.
Yeah that was my only issue, monster wrangler killed all difficulty
Love dracky quest difficulty!
It’s honestly great. Especially considering some of the difficulty spikes in this game can be insane
Sadly If DQ5 to 7 got a Dracky mode its not exactly Foolproof those 3 games have can't win bosses and the only way to win/end them is if the entire parties HP drops to 0 unusually in 1 hit that won't happen if those get remakes with a can't die mode.
The Ewarth is Fwat and I Love This Game!
The reason the encounter rate is so high in the pyramid is because you stole the golden claw from the basement
Oh I know about that but even before that it’s a crazy high encounter rate. Leaving that basement though, goodness
My first: DQ8 on ps2.
My favorite: DQ3 on gbc.
Excellent choices
I definitely chose appearance B without realizing it was the female option. My issue with replacing Male/Female with "Appearance" is that the pronouns are tied to the appearance options. It would have just been simpler and more effective to list "masculine/feminine" and then let you select which pronouns you want. Not that I really care since I play feminine characters sometimes anyway, and trans people exist, but I was genuinely confused when I was being referred to as "she" at first after selecting B (frankly both looked like masculine options to me)
At least you can get the Vamp personality on her for insane stat growth.
I feel you on not knowing about that though, it’s not very obvious
Unfortunately there is no physical version for PS4 available 😐
I don’t think it even came out on PS4 did it?
@ now you mentioned it, indeed you’re right. No love for the PS4 anymore it looks like, what can you do 🤷♂️
The encounter rate is 100% fine, it's not really any different than the rest of the series. If random encounters bother you, I'd suggest taking ADHD meds, and heading back to Call of Duty.
Man I haven’t played Call of Duty since the GameCube.
Gwad You Left the SRF, I Don't Like The.
And that’s okay, not everyone is going to be for everyone else =)
But we love you💖
I finally pulled the lever on this one. I was a bit perturbed by the gender removal. I felt it was a half step toward shoehorning current hot button issues regarding gender identity into my escapism. On the whole, the environments and gameplay were everything I had hoped they would be.
It’s not really a gender removal though, just in the initial type A and B but they get referred to as hero and heroine in game as well as he and she pronouns. As mentioned it feels like a non-issue.
The game though is beautiful and such a good time, I enjoyed my time with it
@Shinky that's right. At the end of the day, it really felt like a big stink was raised over nothing. As always, we really need to put less stock in sensational journalists and content creators and see for ourselves. I fell for it too and nearly missed out on this gorgeous game
Bought the game and was unimpressed with the boring story, boring card-board cut-out party members and archaic gameplay with constant spawning monsters every 2 seconds.Maybe it was exciting for grandpa back in the day, but it is 2024 and I want more than this tripe
Fair enough, it is a faithful remake of a 1988 game. I personally was happy with how it felt like the same game I grew up playing.
Honestly if you cast holy, you get 0 encounters
Oh I know that, but that relies on you being a higher level than enemies. If you’re weaker than them you still get the regular encounter rates
and Padfoot Thief Class works the same way in the 2 post game dungeons even if you kick the Hero out of the party.