Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies - GC Vazquez

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  • Опубліковано 13 гру 2017
  • This season of GC Positive ends how it began: with a Dragon Quest Retrospective! Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies was Level-5's last entry in the series- and it's a weird one! How does a handheld, multiplayer Dragon Quest experience hold up compared to the huge legacy it's a part of? Let's find out!
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  • @BoundaryBreak
    @BoundaryBreak 6 років тому +338

    I've been waiting forever for this

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +30

      I'm so happy you stuck around to see it! ^_^ Thanks for stickin' around! And another congratulations for you, man! You're doing great!

    • @S1NINJA
      @S1NINJA 6 років тому

      me too

    • @bounzerus4676
      @bounzerus4676 5 років тому

      Shesez lol what are you doing here @Shesez😂😂😂

    • @bounzerus4676
      @bounzerus4676 5 років тому +1

      Pls make a boundary break about this game, i would love it😂

    • @DaneWorms
      @DaneWorms 3 роки тому

      I love good content creators supporting other good content creators.

  • @CaralisTrevorum
    @CaralisTrevorum 5 років тому +218

    This game was my introduction to Dragon Quest.
    I remember being utterly delighted by its script. The puns and jokes were ingenious.

    • @handhelder823
      @handhelder823 8 місяців тому +2

      "Oh Lord, please watch over your faithful servant as she struts her stuff"

  • @BadyearOakarus
    @BadyearOakarus 5 років тому +398

    i'd love to see a remake of this game for the switch and playstation that updates the models,textures, resollution, and sidequests but also keep the multiplayer aspect of it with full on online play (and local co-op for the switch version)

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 5 років тому +32

      Dude i just said that on here lol. This game is ready for a remake on the switch. The portability of the switch would be ideal for the local multiplayer. Im really hoping dq11 sells well so we can get a 9 remake and get 10 brought to the states.

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 5 років тому +3

      Lucas Jobagy - I was hoping a direct sequel was made for the Nintendo 3DS, especially with STREETPASS/SPOTPASS. Arghhhh!!! - Missed opportunity for sure!

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 5 років тому +2

      Rico Salvaje - Speaking for Dragon Quest XI, I am so disappointed that the US isn’t getting Dragon Quest XI here.

    • @Amerac133
      @Amerac133 5 років тому

      @@NYCJoeBlack We did get DQXI on the pc ps4 and switch just no 3ds port

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 5 років тому

      Amerac133 - I am well aware, but I still want the Nintendo 3DS version.

  • @Yokizeshi
    @Yokizeshi 5 років тому +267

    I... never knew this was supposed to be a multiplayer game :'))
    I enjoyed it on my own just fine back in the day though!

  • @gam8859
    @gam8859 5 років тому +120

    DQ 9 was actually my first DQ. I've played it over 5 or 6 times, but I never got to do the multiplayer except for one time. I still love it so much, and I am still disappointed by every single class system I've ever faced because DQ 9's is easily the best one I ever got to play with. I also really wish they brought back character creation. I wanna customize the luminary in DQ-11 so badly.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  5 років тому +12

      Ooof yeah. If there's one thing I wish I could do it's tweak around some of the Luminary's appearance. I wouldn't want too much since his eyes are a big thing in the narrative, but an option to change hairstyles or color palettes- maybe something close to the way Witcher handles Geralt's appearance- would have been grand!

  • @youyouu8
    @youyouu8 6 років тому +244

    I'd love a dragon quest ix with updated graphics, more ads on TV and Internet, online and local multiplayer.

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 5 років тому +14

      Me too. I think it would be a good fit on the switch.

    • @moonbug7252
      @moonbug7252 5 років тому +8

      I've been begging for it for years.

    • @Furkward
      @Furkward 5 років тому +6

      Yes 2020 please....

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 5 років тому +4

      ChikaCherry / Artist of Trash - I always thought that Square-Enix would have made a direct sequel on the Nintendo 3DS, especially with the STREETPASS/SPOTPASS feature, but nope! Missed opportunity for sure. Sad face - 😢 !

    • @morgg00
      @morgg00 5 років тому +3

      do you remember the jedward ads

  • @KyngofIce
    @KyngofIce 6 років тому +66

    I am evidently very late to the party, but...You can increase your tension via Psyching up in this game too. The Martial Artist class specifically focuses around tension, and get Psyche Up quite early.

  • @KBash
    @KBash 5 років тому +45

    This is giving me a sickening nostalgic knot in my stomach thinking about old times. My wife and I played this together. Ah

  • @nova338
    @nova338 6 років тому +121

    Wow, what a ride these video series has been. Dragon Quest IX was the game that introduced me to the series back in the day, and, even after beating every English main series game, it still holds a very special place in my heart.
    It's pretty hard to deny the fact that DQVIII is the best game in the series, and I think the producers of this game knew that it would take some serious work to top it. Instead of doing that, they took the game in a totally different direction, and it rules. Like you said, we lost a lot of good features from the past, and this game is nowhere near as grand or polished as DQVIII. But dang, that multiplayer was and still is a blast.
    Back in the day, I immediately got my friends to buy the game to play with me, and we had so much fun building our team synergy together and showing off our great equipment we got as lucky drops. Some of my best video gaming memories come from this game.
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this game/series! I'm surprised you are gonna try to play DQX, but I'm excited to hear about it!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +12

      Glad you enjoy these games as much as I do! I identify a lot of points in my life with the Dragon Quest game I was playing at the time, so hearing you talk about playing with your friends brought back a few memories for me too! Hope you stick around to see what I come up with next!

    • @nova338
      @nova338 6 років тому +2

      Definitely. I can't wait. :)

    • @JerryTerrifying
      @JerryTerrifying 6 років тому

      Garo Briggs you're so lucky to have played this with friends. None of my friends play games. I might be able to talk my girlfriend into it not sure how long it'll hold her interest though.

    • @PrawnyBoy53
      @PrawnyBoy53 5 років тому

      GARO FROM DQA?!

  • @monographixx1499
    @monographixx1499 4 роки тому +35

    As a third grader in a rural town in Virginia I never knew that my favorite game as a kid was multiplayer, I got it from the bargain bin at target so that didn’t help either.

    • @soulsilver8540
      @soulsilver8540 3 роки тому

      bargain bin?! i had to pay $40 at target for it :/

    • @boshlovely2002
      @boshlovely2002 10 місяців тому +1

      @@soulsilver8540It’s the location difference
      i lived in suburban south florida and also had my parents pay $40 for it like a decade ish back but somewhere like rural Virginia where they’re less gaming inclined cuz ya know how the sticks are, games that aren’t insanely western popular will go on sale quickly

    • @soulsilver8540
      @soulsilver8540 10 місяців тому

      @@boshlovely2002 wow I never knew that. Thanks for the info 2 years later rofl.

  • @guillermoreyesamores1291
    @guillermoreyesamores1291 5 років тому +61

    I love how every dragon quest fan has a diferent list of favorite DQ games. For me VII and IX are in the top

    • @jinkisaragi874
      @jinkisaragi874 4 роки тому +15

      Has a lot to do with the fact that there is not really a bad Dragon quest game :). Even spin offs tend to be really good, i mean DQ builders for example seemed to be a horrible idea but turned out to be great.

    • @YavinPrime
      @YavinPrime 4 роки тому +9

      Agreed, Dragon Quest is such a well made franchise that it can often be a struggle to decide which game is "the best".

    • @jjc4924
      @jjc4924 4 роки тому +1

      The only Dragon Quest games that I don't like; not counting the first one on the NES, is 6 & 7. But even than, I wouldn't called these games bad. Just the only ones that I don't like.

    • @gamingtyphoon8989
      @gamingtyphoon8989 3 роки тому

      @@jinkisaragi874 dragon quest monsters joker was pretty good too

    • @Mizuki_Jun10
      @Mizuki_Jun10 Рік тому

      VII, VIII and IX for me are the best, but XI beats them all IMO.

  • @AtotheZness
    @AtotheZness 5 років тому +35

    You might have sold me on this entire series. You and HappyConsoleGamer. Bought 11, loving it. Now I’m on the hunt to find all others prior. Long time FF fan. Admired DragonQuest from a distance. I imagine as I get older, my style of games become more focused. Nice vids!

    • @SpiritStoneWarrior94-yx3gs
      @SpiritStoneWarrior94-yx3gs Рік тому

      Dude I've fallen in love with the series since I played 11 on my now sold PS4! Hurts that my PSN log in doesn't work any more for some reason, so now have to buy it again when I get my PS5 and I have 7 on my DS and 3-4 on my android phone haha

  • @yammez1
    @yammez1 3 роки тому +15

    I don't agree that the arc after the figs was that bad. I feel like if you're gonna get blasted by massive purple magic beams at the beginning you want to keep playing to see why you got blasted by massive purple magic beams.

  • @ryanoliver9131
    @ryanoliver9131 4 роки тому +14

    All we need now is dragon quest 12 but I have a feeling that’s years away

  • @42Caio
    @42Caio 6 років тому +45

    I don't think "appealing to the west" was that big of a factor when developing this game. The Japanese love handheld multiplayer games, just look at Pokémon and Monster Hunter. Getting together with friends and co-workers to play these games is a social event of sorts, and even just playing with random people around you is no that uncommon, as most Japanese cities are densely populated, it's way easier to find and gather players around the area than it is in your average American city. And Handhelds are a smash hit in Japan, way more than in the west, in no small part due to people relying a lot on public transportation, which makes the idea of having something you can play in the go for fifteen minutes very appealing (and mobile gaming wasn't really a thing back in the DS days).
    So I think what Square-Enix and Level 5 had in mind was more appealing to these publics in addition to the existing huge fanbase than appealing to the west, as even with VIII's success they probably didn't know if it was an one time thing or if the series' popularity would keep growing.
    EDIT: I see you talked about all this in your video later. That's what I get for commenting before watching the whole thing.
    Though my point stands, I think that is what made them want to make a multiplayer handheld game, not western appeal.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +10

      There were probably a lot of factors at play: You've got the need to keep the powerhouse of the fanbase (Japan) happy, but you also want to capitalize on the modicum of success and grow the audience in the other markets (US/Europe). Multiplayer was big around 2009, everyone had a multiplayer game or was trying to squeeze it into places it originally wasn't. The West was really big into multiplayer experiences, yeah? For Dragon Quest to have a multiplayer component was odd in comparison to its previous entries; Japan was going to buy DQIX regardless of a co-op feature and it was going to blow up no matter what. I'm convinced the multiplayer features were meant to pull in groups of people in the West who wanted that multiplayer experience in an RPG.
      But again- yeah. Miles of distance between people and only local co-op severely hamstrung that whole aspect of the game. But it still worked to bring in an audience! So many comments on this video point out how IX was their first Dragon Quest- and that's definitely for a reason!

  • @huey6248
    @huey6248 5 років тому +13

    This game means a lot to me
    My first major RPG/ JRPG
    And my experience with this game is pretty crazy compared to most
    It took me 5 years to beat the final boss lol

    • @boshlovely2002
      @boshlovely2002 10 місяців тому +1

      Same, i got the game when i was somewhere between 8-12 and i couldn’t beat the boss for the life of me so i eventually put it down and didn’t touch the game again until this year and finally beat it
      i felt so happy finally ending a decade long quest that i had to immediately replay the game again

  • @CritsuKirby
    @CritsuKirby 6 років тому +14

    19:29
    I am so glad that I got all the content when I did because you can actually _spread_ the DLC to other save files. Now I just need to get around to finding another cart if I want replay this whole game again.

  • @dagossYT
    @dagossYT 2 роки тому +6

    Watching this in 2021 after sinking about 30 hours into DQIX. This is an excellent and fair retrospective that I really enjoyed. The quests are super dull but the combat keeps me coming back. And as a big fan of DQ Monsters, I really like the grottos. I can only imagine how much fun multiplayer would be. There is a fan server available to unlock some of the DLC quests and such, but it isn't the same to see all the guests show up at the inn at once and stuff like that.

  • @sarasaland4709
    @sarasaland4709 Рік тому +4

    I'm still kind of stunned at how the DS was able to handle full 3D games really well.

  • @bugsterlincapoop7900
    @bugsterlincapoop7900 4 роки тому +31

    When you realize this game is already getting a planned remake and might add the dlc with it

    • @rokkfel4999
      @rokkfel4999 4 роки тому

      Bugster Lincapoop hey as long as we get everything in the base game I’m fine

    • @lyonking1820
      @lyonking1820 4 роки тому +11

      X to doubt

    • @ITNODove
      @ITNODove 3 роки тому +2

      There was never any confirmation of a remake being in the works.

    • @iamsampled
      @iamsampled 3 роки тому

      kapp

    • @faulsname8869
      @faulsname8869 3 роки тому +1

      Toriyama did mention briefly that its something they are working on. He said that in like 2019 though. I cant find the source

  • @ZioName
    @ZioName 6 років тому +29

    Holy shieeet. It's been 84 years...

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +5

      Kept you waiting, huh?

  • @ZeroEffort
    @ZeroEffort 5 років тому +4

    This was my favorite game growing up, And it will always hold a place in my heart.

  • @Mstizo13
    @Mstizo13 6 років тому +4

    Recently discovered this retrospective series. It's so great, thank for your work!

  • @tamade7108
    @tamade7108 5 років тому +17

    dragon quest 9 is my all time favorite dragon quest game for me I played it so much I managed to glitch the game a little from sometimes when I use the holy water the text is gibrish

    • @jjc4924
      @jjc4924 4 роки тому

      I hope it comes to the Switch someday. As someone who has already gotten into the Dragon Quest games; started with 8 & than 11, I want to try out the others to see gow they hold up.

  • @viewtifuljoe99
    @viewtifuljoe99 6 років тому +14

    After watching this all I want to do is start up a new save in DQ9. Really great analysis of this game as well as the whole series!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +3

      AWWWWWWWW I'm blushing! Thank you!

  • @DragonCatalyst
    @DragonCatalyst 5 років тому +13

    I agree with your ranks almost entirely. I knew I was going to place III above II above I and I knew VII above VI but I wasn't sure where I wanted to put them together. At first I was considering III > VII > VI > II > I since while VI and VII were pretty bad in comparison to most games they still had a lot of content but honestly I couldn't possibly say either's long content really was worth it as much as II and I were worth playing. I can fully agree with VIII > IV > V > III > II > I > VII > VI. IX's missing? Yep. That's the one I have to dissagree with. It's actually my favorite in the series. The battle mechanics and customization are more important to me than most of the other catagories listed for where it didn't do as good. It's multiplayer was fun albeit it's true finding another player was few and far between. If it were to get a remake with WiFi comparability it'd easily be my most played DQ game (even if it wasn't already).

  • @FuzzyMrTroll
    @FuzzyMrTroll 5 років тому

    This is the first video I've seen of you and you've already become one of my favorite UA-camrs! Amazing job!

  • @Viewtifulyoshi
    @Viewtifulyoshi 6 років тому +6

    Awesome vid, man. This was my first Dragon Quest and loved it despite no one to play with. Looking forward to playing XI plus your analysis of X!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +2

      X is the toughie! I might try to skirt past the IP block, but I'm gonna need a VPN and all that stuff. XI is definitely happening!

  • @nowheredan27
    @nowheredan27 4 роки тому +7

    The one DQ game that would make perfect sense to be re-released on mobile isn't.

  • @WhoLoc
    @WhoLoc 5 років тому

    Time to start playing dragon quest IX again. Thank god for this channel man , there is literally no where to find good lengthy dragon quest reviews . Really appreciate the work u put in on these so glad that they r all here

  • @Antman-xl6dp
    @Antman-xl6dp 5 років тому +1

    Nice work had to watch this one twice keep up the good work!!

  • @ArgyleGamer
    @ArgyleGamer 5 років тому +23

    Will you eventually be reviewing Dragon Quest XI? It’s amazing so far!

  • @radiantgoddess8881
    @radiantgoddess8881 4 роки тому +2

    Dragon Quest 9 is and will be my favorite DQ me and my sister with two of my cousins spent months going through every dungeon we could get our hands on!

  • @HeroineNisa
    @HeroineNisa 6 років тому

    Hello! I just found out this channel today as I was browsing the Dragon Quest subreddit. And binge-watched all your retrospective DQ videos. I've gotta say this was a lot of amazing work and I hope to watch more of your content, as well as a XI retrospective after it finally releases in a less than a week, hopefully by the end of the year theres another one. Or next year. Or whenever.
    Thanks a lot for your hard work on this, and making a DQ fan very happy to see in videos how much it advanced.
    Sadly we'll never see an X release outside Japan...

  • @sphqorygames559
    @sphqorygames559 4 роки тому

    Nice video, you said all the things that I felt when I played this game!

  • @albatross_407
    @albatross_407 4 роки тому

    Hello! I'm a new subscriber to your channel and let me say, your style of presenting a review/commentary is by far my most favorite on this platform! I absolutely love how you were able to include a personalised touch to each aspect of the video 😃✨ Definitely looking forward to other videos of yours!

  • @rehmanmir7865
    @rehmanmir7865 2 роки тому

    Been playing this game on and off since I was a kid back when it came out. I was farming metal slimes while watching this. Awesome video!!! I adore DQ9 with all my heart

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan2864 6 років тому

    Completed the video, and I want to say, THANK YOU!
    You've finally covered DQ 1-9, which is an achievement in itself, but only that, you've made an excellent retrospective series on it!
    Also, loved that you included the info about series' development, as well as it's cultural importance in Japan. Not many people outside know about series' legacy.
    Once again, great job! Have a great rest of 2017.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому

      Have a fun rest of the year yourself! I'm glad you liked the cultural stuff- I wanna do more of it in future retrospectives!

  • @John_Wick69
    @John_Wick69 6 років тому +8

    Woah this game was my childhood along with pokemon

  • @majortrain7601
    @majortrain7601 6 років тому +1

    Really glad I found this series, very entertaining.

  • @Missiletainn
    @Missiletainn 6 років тому

    Damn, this is some high quality stuff, Loved the vid

  • @Teeeeeee77
    @Teeeeeee77 6 років тому +1

    Honestly, the multiplayer and the sheer amount of replayability this game has with legacy bosses and the treasure maps, this game is probably in my top 3 favorite games of all time. I literally still play this game! Great review man, you earned a sub from me!

  • @willemgreen8209
    @willemgreen8209 6 років тому

    Jeez, I just finished these videos and your enthusiasm for them is so infectious that I just might empty my wallet buying them all.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому

      Every now and then, someone gives you a compliment that is exactly the kind of compliment you always dream of getting. Thank you very much! ^_^

    • @willemgreen8209
      @willemgreen8209 6 років тому

      Anytime! Keep up the good work, and I'll keep up my newfound love for Dragon Quest

  • @bramcnudde7299
    @bramcnudde7299 6 років тому +2

    Strange, but I have just re watched your other dragon quest video's. I always wonder how you make your video's so good? I love them. Thank you for this new one!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +2

      Lots of practice and time spent learning things! Thanks for giving the series another look! It means a lot to me!

    • @bramcnudde7299
      @bramcnudde7299 6 років тому +1

      GC Positive Not only that! Most try to be funny, but you just are. You should go into acting.

  • @leovr2766
    @leovr2766 6 років тому +1

    Hey GC I’m a new fan that found one of your videos on my break at work. Your videos are great and of excellent quality. Reminding me a lot of ProJared in how detailed your game reviews are. Going into many aspects and making it entertaining on top of it. I’m surprised with the lack of subscribers you have and think you deserve many more. You’re analytical yet entertaining reviews are amazing and I can’t wait to see more of them. Your dragon quest 8 review is was convinced me to get it and so far I’m loving it. I can’t wait to see more of your videos and hope for your success.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      I needed to hear this today, so thank you very VERY much! ^_^

  • @noraa1
    @noraa1 18 днів тому +1

    I never knew that this game was even multiplayer and I loved the game you could make your party whatever you wanted which I love in games!

  • @robertalbarda3266
    @robertalbarda3266 6 років тому

    My favorite game of all time!!! Great video!

  • @MoonSpiritChannel
    @MoonSpiritChannel 6 років тому

    Love the closing statement at the end. Very profound and all those fancy words.

  • @purpleman8619
    @purpleman8619 5 років тому +1

    This game was my childhood. If you want to make a brother cry, just play some of that music, and the tears will start flowing.

  • @MelodeathxTed
    @MelodeathxTed 5 років тому

    I don't know how many times I have rewatched this series by now.

  • @PancakemonsterFO4
    @PancakemonsterFO4 2 роки тому +2

    Dragon quest 9 taught me to always have a group of thieves at hand, to print out a map with all the item sources and to just screw getting recepies naturally, instead googling the entire list (and don´t get me started on hoimi tables, map calculators and chest drop timers)

  • @christinaclossbach6994
    @christinaclossbach6994 5 років тому

    fewer than 4k subs? holy shit.... you do really good videos!! watching them all now!

  • @AdamMcDermott
    @AdamMcDermott 6 років тому

    It is crazy that you have now done 9. Time flew. The episodes have only gotten better. Well done.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому

      It's been two and a half years, and the difference is tremendous! Really glad I went through with this; probably what pushed me to get better at editing!
      And thanks for being here since the start, Adam! I'm proud of both of us honestly.

    • @AdamMcDermott
      @AdamMcDermott 6 років тому

      Yeah, your editing is night and day comparing this episode to the first.
      I'm proud of both of us too. I remember when you had about 200 subscribers and announced you were going to review all the Dragon Quest games. Now you have an audience who crave each new episode. Pretty cool to see.

  • @komolunanole8697
    @komolunanole8697 3 роки тому

    I've spent my childhood in this game, finished it probably around 6-8 times.
    I still come back to it every so often and still love it. Rarely played multiplayer though.

  • @ChrisTheFields
    @ChrisTheFields 6 років тому +1

    Good video.
    But more importantly...
    Your pun made my smile shine,
    when you introduced Dragon Quest IX.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      I love you, Chris.

  • @VZed
    @VZed 6 років тому +26

    Level 5 is my favourite studio that i always forget about until i am observing a Level 5 game. This is a great video. Never played this one, honestly cause the mutliplayer turned me off of it. But i think i could get into this, after seeing how you contextualized it.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +3

      Totally! Still very much playable in single-player. The multiplayer changes are very apparent though. KEEP MAKING STUFF I LOVE WATCHING IT.

    • @benjamincooper358
      @benjamincooper358 3 роки тому

      I’d know multiplayer isn’t necessary, I beat the game four or so times and I’ve never had enough friends who play the game to do it. *sobs*

  • @tylerhacking139
    @tylerhacking139 4 роки тому +2

    This is hands down one of my favorite games of all time

  • @thatonegy5616
    @thatonegy5616 5 років тому +15

    I think they should remake it for the 3DS

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  5 років тому +17

      Why stop there? Port it to the Switch and reignite the DQ9 craze on top of the Switch wagon!

    • @YavinPrime
      @YavinPrime 4 роки тому +6

      It's a little late to be doing a remake for 3DS... Nintendo supports the system for now but the Switch has eclipsed the 3DS in all regards. Now a Switch version... that would be really epic. That and Dragon Quest X.

  • @reykuna
    @reykuna 4 роки тому +2

    28:47 i had that feeling when noone was able to hit the metal slime but then my mage came in and landed a critical insta kill

  • @DevManStrider
    @DevManStrider 6 років тому

    Excellent video, GC. I never got around to finishing IX, honestly (mainly due to the lack of people playing the game at our local gaming shop and my kids being to young to read). I plan on picking it up again after I finish VII. Keep up the good work on this series. And uh... Good luck getting X to work. Sounds like a hassle. XD

  • @redphienix
    @redphienix 6 років тому +37

    Gotta admit, I'm glad we got some DQ8 gushing in the DQ9 video.
    Out of all the "in Japan" gaming things, this made me jealous way too quickly.
    I get it, but damn. So many design decisions just don't work outside of that unique environment and it can drag some titles way down from what they could (and are in Japan) be.
    Such a fantastic combat system... fuck. I should look into getting this and a copy for a friend. Wait, it still works doesn't it? It's local, not wifi, so while wifi elements obviously wouldn't work, you can still PLAY coop right?
    Suppose I'll look into that before purchase.
    Gotta thank ya for the impromptu ranking of DQ games.
    Dude, I gotta cut the fat and just say I love your work.
    You continue to keep things entertaining while changing tone whenever it feels right, ranging from utilizing humor, or interesting facts, or deeper analysis unique to your interpretations/lessons you found in each title.
    It can be so easy to fuck any of that up, or bury your video in exclusively one type of entertainment (not a bad thing, but the balancing act is impressive), but it really feels like you've been nailing it again and again, giving each tone it's proper attention and ending with a video that does it all.
    I don't mean to give you a yes-man style praise without offering more useful critique, especially since everything I've said is obvious. It's literally what all your vids seem to attempt, so it isn't like I'm even spotlighting what works so you can improve from that, so I apologize for a lack of usefulness in this comment- just take it as excitable praise from a viewer who loves your stuff, my dude.
    Also, this entire DQ retrospective has done myself some favors. Before this series started my only DQ experience was DWM/DWM2 and I was able to use this series as a jumping off point to explore more of the franchise.
    I've thrown in 4 more DQ games (and a quick and disappointing look at DQM Caravan Hearts) under my belt because your enthusiasm for the series kind of gave me that kick in the rump to give them a shot. So, additionally, thanks for that as well :P

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +4

      redphienix thanks Red! The balancing act is indeed intentional, but it's nice to see that it is, indeed, an act people pick up on!
      I did my own research into the co-op stuff in prep for the video, and according to a couple places yeah: co-op still works- even on 3ds!
      Thank you for coming along for the ride too! Here's to another year!

  • @evilbadger34
    @evilbadger34 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @onewingedangel1518
    @onewingedangel1518 3 роки тому +1

    DQ9 was my first and still my favorite. the soundtrack, the dynamic angles of the combat, customization, multiplayer even the story i just love DQ9, i like the other games too but 9 is just special to me.

  • @edwardsheets
    @edwardsheets 4 роки тому

    Quality video, bro. Subbed

  • @xWhponderx
    @xWhponderx 5 років тому +10

    Ive literally played though this game 5 times and I’ve never gotten a 4 member coup de grace

    • @benjamincooper358
      @benjamincooper358 3 роки тому

      I’m pretty sure it was in the Corvus fight, whenever my whole party survived a Magic Burst they would all get their Coup De Grace

    • @xWhponderx
      @xWhponderx 3 роки тому

      @@benjamincooper358 It's certainly possible, I didn't use it as much as I could have

    • @PancakemonsterFO4
      @PancakemonsterFO4 2 роки тому

      I got everyone with CdG ready a few times but most specific character combinations kinda suck, the only good ones being electrolight and soul sanctum

  • @drakokingofbeastcentral2981
    @drakokingofbeastcentral2981 6 років тому

    I like absolutely love your room with all the one piece stuff that is literally heaven for me

  • @Polfor
    @Polfor 6 років тому

    I was kinda bored and searched for my favorite game (dq9) on youtube, and man its been long since i've watched a 35mn video that felt like 2. You earned yourself a sub and a like ^^

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      Thanks a lot! ^_^ I hope I keep impressing ya!

  • @telatomodosh7410
    @telatomodosh7410 4 роки тому +1

    You started talking about the sidequests and I just started laughing... it was such a pain....

  • @APerson-ws4cw
    @APerson-ws4cw 3 роки тому +1

    I had an amazing moment on my 3rd or so playthrough of DQ9. It was the final boss, and I was doing fairly well but dreading a powerful attack. He used that move that drains all your MP to do massive damage, but everyone survived.
    AND THEN EVERYONE IN MY PARTY GOT COUP-DE-GRACE AT THE SAME TIME AND WE USED THE CO-OP-DE-GRACE WITH THE WARRIOR ABILITY TO DEAL 1600 DAMAGE IN ONE SHOT AND KILL HIM.

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      YEAH YEAH YEAH! THAT'S THE MAGIC, THAT'S THE GOOD STUFF.

    • @APerson-ws4cw
      @APerson-ws4cw 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez I was not expecting you to be reading replies this long after upload, you're awesome dude

  • @jodijoya-clark7741
    @jodijoya-clark7741 2 роки тому

    Dragon Quest IX was one of the first DS Games I haver had, and one of the best ones. I've seen other RPG games like this one, and a few things stood out that made this game one of the greatest: the freedom to customize and choose your characters, equipment and battles. Yeah, random encounters can get irritating and annoying when you're trying to do a speedrun. But also after the game, you get to continue doing whatever you want! I really like strategy games like these; you'd get an upperhand on what to do.
    Though, I never realized the deeper message being conveyed in every situation encountered in this game. You did a good job explaining it.

  • @narutoxonepiece15
    @narutoxonepiece15 6 років тому +1

    Yes yes yes yes yes thank you for this after all the stress I've been under for finals I was astounded by this thanks again

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      I'm glad I could give you some respite! Finals can be tough! Let me know how it goes!

    • @narutoxonepiece15
      @narutoxonepiece15 6 років тому

      GC Positive as well as it could finished now waiting for results can't wait for your next dragon quest video

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +2

      Ah sick! I hope you did good! Next Dragon Quest video might be a bit since it'll either be an MMO or me waiting for XI to come out!

  • @Tvdiet
    @Tvdiet 6 років тому +2

    I know I’m a few months late but I just came across this video and I just gotta say I NEVER KNEW co-op de grâce existed and I’ve Played this game so many times I’m simply astounded

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      Isn't that great?! I love discovering new things in games I've played for years.

  • @TechWithSean
    @TechWithSean 4 роки тому

    This game was great. I remember going to a mall when I was in Chicago to get one of the DLC quests 😂

  • @wvarley
    @wvarley 6 років тому

    Now and forever my favorite video game of all time. Never have a fallen in love like this, nor do I think I will again.

  • @colerocks7572
    @colerocks7572 6 років тому +2

    Cant wait to hear about the success and masterpiece dragon quest 10 was

  • @georgemeyers7172
    @georgemeyers7172 6 місяців тому

    My first Dragon Quest. Been Hooked Ever since. But GOD! I WANT A REMAKE OF THIS SO BADLY!

  • @kip_c
    @kip_c 5 років тому

    Underrated channel

  • @jimgoose9409
    @jimgoose9409 6 років тому +1

    Yes!!! I have waited so long for this video!!!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +1

      THANKS FOR BEING PATIENT JIM! ;v;

  • @Adam13Z
    @Adam13Z 6 років тому +1

    Great videos. Thanks for making all of these. The DQ series does not get s much UA-cam coverage as it should. Especially with quality videos. I hope you can do a retrospective of Dragon Quest Builders, seeing as DQ10 will prob never make it Stateside.

  • @c.j.hoskinsiii3286
    @c.j.hoskinsiii3286 5 років тому +1

    Great Review man.

  • @Handsome_steff
    @Handsome_steff 7 місяців тому +3

    ngl that cat samurai had me throwing my ds i swear the ai new who to go for when i didn't want it to

  • @williamkopko5775
    @williamkopko5775 2 роки тому

    Great video I enjoy your style of telling the stories of the game. Would love a copy of it if can be found

  • @okaldo6635
    @okaldo6635 6 років тому

    I love you mate ! From Algeria ! Thanks for the retrospective !

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому

      Thank you so much! I love doing them!

  • @Kaslo25
    @Kaslo25 6 років тому

    Look who's back!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому

      IT'S ME. BACK TO TELL YOU ABOUT DARGON QUOSS

  • @totalanarchy25
    @totalanarchy25 3 роки тому +1

    I've beaten this game three times and spent a total of 500 hours in it and I never knew that co-op de grace were a thing. Damn guess I need to go play it again

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  3 роки тому

      OH NO. Yeah go back and play it!

    • @totalanarchy25
      @totalanarchy25 3 роки тому

      @@GCVazquez haha yeah I guess I gotta now. Time to go pull out my old DS bag

  • @apug7096
    @apug7096 6 років тому

    This was my first and favourite DQ game...
    And my childhood! :D

  • @trashketchum9782
    @trashketchum9782 6 місяців тому

    i played DQIX completely single player. as a Western fan i didn’t know anyone else who had the game, and being 13 at the time i couldn’t just drive to a meet-up or something. it was also my first non-monsters Dragon Quest experience, as i did play the first monsters game on GBC. and honestly, it was still an incredible game that i had lots of fun with. the fact that you could create your own party was highly appealing, as i didn’t have to rely on whether or not i liked or related to the characters. i liked that feature so much that i played DQIII many years later, and then played DQXI and DQV. Final Fantasy IV and Dragon Quest IX are the two games that actually got me into JRPGs as a whole, beyond just monster tamers like pokemon or DQ monsters.

  • @dakotamartinez8310
    @dakotamartinez8310 5 років тому

    I have played this game, and loved it!😁

  • @nekyokusai6400
    @nekyokusai6400 4 роки тому +1

    28:47 this can truly be your new desktop screen lmao

  • @InfernoKaygaming
    @InfernoKaygaming 6 років тому

    This has been the only DQ game i played and Loved it! I played with friends a few times but spent ages solo and it was amazing! DQ11 comes out today so imma play that now and see how it feels (i guess it will be more like 8)

  • @fernandoolivera648
    @fernandoolivera648 3 роки тому

    Dude super congratulations for your video. You really made a good job. DQ IX is a very good game, small but great and it’s really deserves a good remake. And yes you are smart and handsome. Well congrats for your video

  • @icyblue878
    @icyblue878 5 років тому

    Damn you UA-cam algorithm! Why on earth have I not seen any of your other videos!? I went and looked at your content, needless to say, insta-sub. Looking forward to watching this new backlog!

  • @rossedwardmiller
    @rossedwardmiller 4 роки тому

    I played 8 when it came out and I’m just wrapping up 11. Excited to play this on DS while replaying 8 on ps2 during Covid-19 lockdown

  • @MysticMike
    @MysticMike 5 років тому +2

    I probably missed it but i saw no reference of DQ9 being originally an action RPG like secret of mana. There is an early trailer with that. Obviously, change due to jp outcry for i guess the main series to stay turn based

  • @revaryk6868
    @revaryk6868 6 років тому +2

    Now, where's DQX-
    Wait. That never came out in America or Europe.
    Anyways, great video as always. IX is a game close to my heart, as it was the first DQ I played. It's probably now my second favorite, as I played VIII and IV, but yeah. Now time to wait for DQ11 to come out in the states for another game in the series!

    • @GCVazquez
      @GCVazquez  6 років тому +3

      HELL YEAH! Super happy to hear you've been playing the other ones! I'm gonna try to get X working so I can cover it too! Too hype for XI!

  • @Ninjar1000
    @Ninjar1000 6 років тому

    Love your videos. More please!

  • @Phobosinadamant
    @Phobosinadamant 4 роки тому +1

    I just downloaded all the dlc from the fan server using the dns trick and feel really happy that I have a much more complete game.

  • @sglyph
    @sglyph 4 роки тому +1

    Funnily enough, in a lot of the spots on the overworld where chests seem to be missing, are the entrances to many grottoes

  • @travisskipper4764
    @travisskipper4764 2 роки тому

    You're so cute and you love dragon quest which makes me happy. Thank you for your content :)

  • @Deus421
    @Deus421 4 роки тому

    Just finished 8 tonight best DQ I've played...I'll start this after