TOP 5 BEST DRAGON QUEST GAMES for Newcomers and Longtime Fans - sackchief

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2021
  • Welcome back everyone, today we have a widely requested video that I am happy to finally deliver. My top 5 BEST Dragon Quest games, two years after my initial series ranking. I explain my top five favorite DQ games and my reasoning for liking them. This video is great for beginners and newcomers who are new to the Dragon Quest series and may be wondering which games are worth their time. I hope you enjoy the video.
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  • @sackchief
    @sackchief  Před 3 lety +50

    Be sure to join our new Discord community! Great if you're a DQ fan and great if you aren't one too! We do movie watch parties and have a good time overall.
    >>> discord.gg/paZstqqkBu

    • @JMrealgamer
      @JMrealgamer Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for this. I’m hoping more people get into DQ. I’ve shared your video with my friends. Is that someone singing to Sugiyama’s music at the end?! 👏🏽👏🏽

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety +2

      @@JMrealgamer Yes, its the credits music from DQII!

    • @ejelecflametails6657
      @ejelecflametails6657 Před 3 lety

      I believe I was part of the Discord, but I left or was kicked for inactivity. I do deserve it but I will join in my own terms and will join once I complete XI.

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety +1

      @@ejelecflametails6657 We have a brand new Discord, the old one was deleted. You weren't kicked out.

    • @shonenfanboy1943
      @shonenfanboy1943 Před 3 lety

      @@sackchief Hey, are you going to do a live reaction to the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary live stream?

  • @andrekui1778
    @andrekui1778 Před 3 lety +128

    "it's a real tearjerker at times"
    *Shows Serena and Veronica*

    • @DemiValor
      @DemiValor Před 3 lety +20

      To lose time, is to lose much...

  • @blackbroly
    @blackbroly Před 3 lety +273

    I love how your character avatar went from a pathetic droopy eyed avatar to a main protagonist of a dragon quest game

    • @MrRoMaGi
      @MrRoMaGi Před 3 lety +46

      I loved how his avatar looked like. It looked like he stayed up all night playing Dragon Quest.
      His current design looks more Dragon Quest, but the og had a special charm.

    • @jay-yg2nh
      @jay-yg2nh Před 3 lety +2

      I agree, the new one looks so good

    • @DICEBOY22
      @DICEBOY22 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MrRoMaGi to me kind of like a DQ Character in modern city enviorment.

    • @GauzyGlue
      @GauzyGlue Před 3 lety +1

      Character development

    • @chronology556
      @chronology556 Před 3 lety +7

      Old avatar was cool, now he’s just Gohan.

  • @gogogadgetrectalpunch7436
    @gogogadgetrectalpunch7436 Před rokem +149

    Wish there was an honorable mention of DQ9 for the DS. That game was goddamn massive storywise along with the sheer amount of content packed in. It really pushed the DS to its limits on what a game could be on that system. Strangely enough, I really think it can be considered a hidden gem because I NEVER hear people talking about it. Long amazing story, huge post game, crafting, many side quests, a lot of different classes, expensive world like 8 with on field monsters, and you create your own party from scratch (which some people don’t like but I find the complete customization for whatever team you want to be awesome awesome). Definitely the game I put the most hours into for the DS.

    • @SuptricLucid101
      @SuptricLucid101 Před rokem +13

      Real ones remember the Dragon Quest 9 commercials of Seth Green playing it on his DS

    • @jwill294
      @jwill294 Před rokem +10

      About to start it for the first time ever in 2023 on my old blue DS lite lol

    • @jesseniaaramburofiguero
      @jesseniaaramburofiguero Před rokem +4

      @@jwill294 i wish i could play that game for the first time again

    • @mondepluriel
      @mondepluriel Před rokem +1

      @@jwill294 Welcome to your good adventure

    • @101mrcrazyman
      @101mrcrazyman Před rokem +1

      hidden gem da fuq do you know how many copies this sold?

  • @davidblaze2091
    @davidblaze2091 Před 3 lety +103

    DQ IX is one of the best DQ games I've played, and one of my favorites with VIII and XI. I think that is refreshing to create all your party members, including the main character, and to see how they look like with their equipment, etc. The story is also pretty nice. I'm expecting for a Switch remake of DQ IX, I think it deserves it

    • @veteran0121
      @veteran0121 Před 2 lety +3

      It deserves better because even though what they did graphically was impressive for the DS...it's still the DS and looks like crap (for lack of a better way of explaining it). I was never a fan of that handheld even though it was home to a lot of RPGs. The console just felt cheap to me. Plus the screen on mine had a weird yellowish tint to it which gave all my games a soft sepia tone look.

    • @Indomavel2112
      @Indomavel2112 Před 2 lety +7

      @@veteran0121 That was probably a defect on your particular console, the yellow tint that is. I owned a DSi XL for a very brief period of time and returned it almost immediately precisely because of that, seeing as I have a regular DSi with great screens to compare it to.

    • @tlotpwist3417
      @tlotpwist3417 Před rokem +1

      This is exactly why the game was a semi disappointment, having fleshed out characters with their own stories is so much better in a DQ game. In 9 you just have 3 puppets you cant get attached to.

    • @edenromanov
      @edenromanov Před rokem

      @@tlotpwist3417 this, while novel in concept the fact that your party members have nothing to contribute in a conversation made me feel like they might as well be monster companions like in V, I've never played III before but I imagine that one's going to have a similar problem to IX when it comes to the party,Story wise though luckily IX was still very strong with a lot of fun and interesting NPCs. Still honestly I'm hyped to get my hands on the remake of III when it comes to switch, haven't played a DQ game in a long while!

  • @Xaverrrrr
    @Xaverrrrr Před 3 lety +248

    its funny how most people got into the series through dq9.

    • @henryconner3002
      @henryconner3002 Před 3 lety +32

      I'm one of those people, I can say Paladin is a broken class

    • @Testsubjex
      @Testsubjex Před 3 lety +7

      I’m playing that w my friends rn

    • @rainbowflash5937
      @rainbowflash5937 Před 3 lety +12

      Yea cause the promotional advertisement was like everywhere. I also began with DQ 8 as my first game and still replay the game every year or two on the PCSX2 Emulator on PC I freaking love that game. I personally never enjoyed DQ 9 after I've played 8. No reall characters (you create them and they don't have any story to contribute to) the story overall didn't feel as exciting to me and most importantly the downgrade from the graphics for me was a big disappointment back then.

    • @ACrossingSage24
      @ACrossingSage24 Před 3 lety +19

      IX was definitely the peak of Dungeon design and modernized the series, no wonder Level-5 made Yo-kai Watch so well.

    • @Testsubjex
      @Testsubjex Před 3 lety +1

      @@ACrossingSage24 ima play with them more tm I’m so hyped I’m the martial artist my friend Drew is the Priest my friend Tristan is gonna be warrior or thief I think and my cousin Ant is gonna be the mage I’m so hyped to play it I’m about to play 8 rn I wish I had an Sd card for my Ds or I’d be playing 7 rn

  • @azurestarseliph5926
    @azurestarseliph5926 Před 3 lety +28

    12:08
    Uhh Chief? What are you....
    12:10
    CHIEF NO STO-

  • @DeeDub02
    @DeeDub02 Před 2 lety +67

    Dragon quest 8 was something else 👌 I'd love it they remastered it with dq11 graphics.

    • @nickahn7054
      @nickahn7054 Před rokem +3

      This

    • @louradean9293
      @louradean9293 Před rokem +3

      Nah its perfect the way it is, especially the ps2 version on 1080p

    • @nickahn7054
      @nickahn7054 Před rokem +1

      @@louradean9293 just imagine having it on the switch though with dq11 graphics

    • @DeeDub02
      @DeeDub02 Před rokem

      @@louradean9293 All opinions mate. I'd like the dq11 treatment.

    • @michaeloffgrid
      @michaeloffgrid Před rokem +2

      @@louradean9293 I think it's perfect the way it is as well. There's nothing wrong with leaving things as a reflection of their time.

  • @rossedwardmiller
    @rossedwardmiller Před 3 lety +136

    I think 11s is by far the best starting point. Great way to ease into the series. It had so many quality of life improvements over previous entries

    • @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700
      @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700 Před 3 lety +21

      Not to mention the Tickington missions, which are good for introducing newcomers to some of the previous games' worlds, and are incredible fanservice to long-time players.

    • @m4y013
      @m4y013 Před 2 lety +6

      @@azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700 and it also the first in chronological order for erdrick saga

    • @jj_grabes
      @jj_grabes Před 2 lety +9

      I can confirm. DQXI was my first ever game and I’m now hooked on the series.

    • @breakfastplan4518
      @breakfastplan4518 Před 2 lety

      I disagree. Because dragon quest is not an on-going saga. Final Fantasy is the same way. And in both cases, I suggest newcomers play the first three of both franchises.

    • @armakeen3576
      @armakeen3576 Před rokem +27

      @@breakfastplan4518 Best way to make every newcomer give up on this franchise

  • @Silent_Fool
    @Silent_Fool Před 3 lety +53

    I remember the first time I learn about Dragon Quest was your “Why Erdrick should be in Smash” video, then after the Hero reveal and the fighter came out. I did the demo back around Summer 2019. A year later, I take a break on Zelda and Persona, so I got the full game of DQXI and now I liked it.

  • @jeremyelkayam
    @jeremyelkayam Před 3 lety +85

    Damn sack, you’re getting good at editing these. This is really well-made.

  • @FaeRhanX
    @FaeRhanX Před 3 lety +8

    My first Dragon Quest was V on the DS, it was amazing.

  • @clintheistwood
    @clintheistwood Před 3 lety +19

    Predicted these choices as soon as you said you were picking 5. I absolutely love DQ and love your channel. Keep up the great DQ coverage!!!

  • @GauzyGlue
    @GauzyGlue Před 3 lety +20

    Neat to see you finally updated your list on the best DQ games! So far XI S is still one of my all time favorite RPGs and I’m so glad I got introduced to it thanks to Smash (and your videos) but when I have the time I’ll give some of the other games a go ;)

  • @4thDeadlySin
    @4thDeadlySin Před 3 lety +10

    Saw Dragon Quest III is getting an HD-2D remake from the people behind Octopath, reminded me of this video and it being one of your picks. Hope you enjoy playing and keep up the quality content creation bud

  • @loganmann7346
    @loganmann7346 Před 3 lety +9

    Your content is some of the best on youtube, i wish we had more dq youtubers (dqtubers?) Your videos helped me play the dq games i didnt initially enjoy, mostly being dq 2 and 6. Love your content.

  • @ultrazappy7815
    @ultrazappy7815 Před 3 lety +41

    What I love about this list is the fact that 4 out of the 5 Dragon Quest protagonists listed here ended up in Smash Bros. Sakurai agrees that these are good jumping-on points.

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety +20

      He has good taste

    • @redtutel
      @redtutel Před 3 lety +3

      That’s actually what I plan to do. I have XI, and I got VIII on sale. So after those, I’m going with III, IV and V

    • @benhodgkin5198
      @benhodgkin5198 Před 3 lety +5

      Think I read somewhere that V would have been chosen over IV if he had been a sword user.

    • @ultrazappy7815
      @ultrazappy7815 Před 3 lety +2

      @@benhodgkin5198 We got his alternate costume in Erdrick, at least.

    • @KGDavis-fi2tq
      @KGDavis-fi2tq Před 3 lety +2

      @@benhodgkin5198 Then I'm glad V has a staff, because IV is my favorite Hero design. Though if they really wanted to, V could have just used Pankraz's sword in Smash like in the DQ movie.

  • @c.w.simpsonproductions1230
    @c.w.simpsonproductions1230 Před 3 lety +67

    "The Gameboy Color version of Dragon Quest III is the best version." Not anymore...

    • @Gameorama91
      @Gameorama91 Před 3 lety +21

      I am SO hyped for the HD-2D remake of DQ3! Hope Square gives the treatment to more of their older games!

    • @Boujonzu
      @Boujonzu Před 3 lety +1

      yesssss

    • @Swampert444
      @Swampert444 Před 2 lety

      So excited, DQ 3 is the best

    • @karebushmarebu233
      @karebushmarebu233 Před rokem +3

      The snes remake with fann translation patch is way better than the gameboy colour version

    • @Mingodough
      @Mingodough Před 2 měsíci +2

      2 years and still nothing, lmao so sad :(

  • @greatrulo
    @greatrulo Před rokem +4

    I started with VIII on the 3DS at the beginning of this year, I'm still finishing it as it's quite long and I don't get easily addicted to jrpgs, but man what a ride, I'm just 40 hours in and I always get excited when I think of all the adventures from the story, it just has a sense of awe and discovery that I don't remember feeling to such an extent in this genre.

  • @supersmashbrosfanlegend8108

    This video was really well made! Sack's videos has tremendously improved with every single video growing!

  • @kelvineagans5004
    @kelvineagans5004 Před rokem +7

    DQ8 is definitely the first one i’ve ever played, by far my favorite in the series! I wish they would remaster this bad boy or just i don’t know this game was just stunning.

  • @gamingodyssey5633
    @gamingodyssey5633 Před 3 lety

    Haven't played a DQ but got the 3ds versions and for sure will jump into them as soon as possible.
    Great vid.

  • @twakilon
    @twakilon Před 3 lety +1

    9:50, I probably spent half my playtime reading those party chats, lol. It adds so much to the characters it's insane, and it's much much more convenient than newer iterations of the party chat. You press 1 button and you quickly get the dialogue, no screen change needed.

  • @Toriksta-
    @Toriksta- Před 3 lety +19

    You've improved tremendously on your video quality Sack! I couldn't help but feel proud knowing I was one of the very few subscribers when your channel hit 700 subs, awesome video and hope more people get into DQ through it!

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety +5

      I really appreciate the support!

  • @Lrbearclaw
    @Lrbearclaw Před 2 lety

    Finally got to watching this and I love that the 5 you recommend are the 5 I have told people to play.
    DW4 was my first RPG (alongside FF1 NES, cannot remember which was truly first) with my dad. DQ5 has been my favorite since playing it on emulator about 18 years ago.

  • @real-horse
    @real-horse Před 3 lety +56

    I predicted this video would be XI, IX, V, VIII, and either IV or III. Guess I was pretty close. Super surprised to see no IX though, I think that even though it is an outlier, it is by far one of the best introductions to the series

  • @ChicagoRetroGamer
    @ChicagoRetroGamer Před 3 lety +2

    I've only played 1 through 4, and loved each of those immensely. Great video, and I will have to check out some of the later games in the series now.

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem

      Oh man, you have a lot of good times ahead. Dragon quest/warrior games are all good. They're slow but damn the stories are superb. I can play all of them again and have a blast

  • @KKristof100
    @KKristof100 Před 3 lety

    Another great video and agree to the most part! I played Torneko's Mystery Dungeon first and then dived into the main series which is rather unusual but also not a bad way since Torneko's system is more difficult and if you like the franchise and want to play something easier, you'll definitely fall in love with the main series.

  • @kochamibuprom9818
    @kochamibuprom9818 Před 3 měsíci +2

    When i was like 4 my dad bought me a Disk on my PS2 with like 90 demo games on it . One was DQ8 my fav to this day . Now i play this game on my 3DS i am on the final battle. Love your videos sackchief . Can t wait for DQ12!

  • @MikeRitiques
    @MikeRitiques Před 3 lety

    I never played a dq game until I found your videos about 2 months ago. I've now got dq figures on my shelf so yeah I'm hooked

  • @keymo9480
    @keymo9480 Před rokem

    I’m brand new to the series! Just started watching a let’s play of 8. This gives me a good insight.

  • @cybersoul2809
    @cybersoul2809 Před 3 lety +27

    9:08
    Actually, Pokémon's main inspiration for it's catch system is based on Ultra Man, but yeah, DQV probably did influence it a bit (also SMT did it before both of them)

    • @SorcererLance
      @SorcererLance Před 3 lety +2

      huh, all this time I thought DQ was a major contributor... not just the monster-catching/training/fighting aspect, but also the idea of trading... as the Pokemon creator as a kid was frustrated not getting a particular rare drop in DQ2, in which a friend of his had two of them by sheer luck, but there was no way to digitally trade for it.

    • @cybersoul2809
      @cybersoul2809 Před 3 lety +4

      @@SorcererLance DQ influenced every JRPG directly or indirectly. However, in the context of monster catching and battling, pokémon was inspired by Satoshi Tajiri’s love for bug catching and an old version of Ultra Man, where he would catch kaijus in capsules and then use them in combant against other kaijus. The kaiju inspiration is very evident in the first generation, where a lot of mons were directly inspired by very popular kaiju from Satoshi and Masuda’s childhood

    • @maj-solidsnake1808
      @maj-solidsnake1808 Před 11 měsíci

      @@cybersoul2809 yes but it is known that he was a dq fan too

  • @arckanon13
    @arckanon13 Před 3 lety +17

    How I wish they could port DQ8’s 3DS version to PC steam and they could up the graphics like the ps2 and orchestrated music....
    Anyway great video Chief! Missed your adventure of Dai reviews :) cheers to more vids!

    • @bigladjoelad2345
      @bigladjoelad2345 Před 2 lety

      download a ps2 emulator and play it on pc

    • @MugenHeadNinja
      @MugenHeadNinja Před 2 lety

      @@bigladjoelad2345 But then you don't get the two extra party members and the monsters appearing on the overworld, which is the main appeal of the 3DS version.

    • @tiagomartins3049
      @tiagomartins3049 Před rokem

      @@MugenHeadNinja then download Citra emulator

    • @MugenHeadNinja
      @MugenHeadNinja Před rokem +2

      @@tiagomartins3049 The graphics would still be worse than the PS2 version outside of roaming enemies.
      There would be lower draw distance, lower quality textures and models, little to no character shadows iirc, the point of a steam port with these features would so that it could truly be the "definitive" version of one of the fan favorite DQ games..

  • @knojangles
    @knojangles Před 3 lety +2

    i love your channel, how has it been an year that ive started binge-watching your channel and all things dragon quest during quarantine???

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety

      Glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @yemanthike4770
    @yemanthike4770 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been playing DQ on and off by chronological order and it was all thanks to you. I'm in DQ5 right now. And I have to say, so far, my favorite one is the third one followed by DQ1. Both GBC versions. Still playing through the fifth one but not that far into it so, dont have anything to say about it.

  • @Barnabar_
    @Barnabar_ Před rokem

    Ty man, I started with DQ8 and years later I played 11. I’m in love with this franchise and I’m going 100% to try DQV

  • @btrain2613
    @btrain2613 Před 3 lety

    I beat dq11 a few months ago on series x it was absolutely fantastic! I just got DQ5 on iPhone\iPad and after this I’m going to pick up dq4 as well! Super awesome video buddy!

  • @21powah
    @21powah Před měsícem

    I'm already a dragon quest fan thanks to 8 and 11 (Rocket Slime and 7 were actually my first two DQ games. 7 intrigued me and 8 hooked me) but I'm glad I gave this vid a watch! For one, I started 3 and got a little lost but thanks to your description I know I don't need to worry about that! And also now I know I need to put 4 and 5 on top priority for my next RPGs to go through!

  • @yoavitanzehavy6244
    @yoavitanzehavy6244 Před rokem +4

    Dq5 had such a good story, the best story I have ever experienced in my life, the music is so good, and although the monster mechanic is primitive by today's standards, recruiting an orc with full heal and multiheal was pretty useful in the final boss and the postgame boss, the game is still so good and worth the 20 to 30 hours of time, dq iv is my third favourite because the interesting story and the best pace in the series imo, overall I think that dragon quest is the best rpg and I feel at home when I play most of the time

  • @artistluke4
    @artistluke4 Před 3 lety

    Glad you made this. I’ve been playing XI S for a few weeks now. ~110 hours in and I’ve been itching to play another one.

  • @JoeMama-yd1ve
    @JoeMama-yd1ve Před rokem +1

    I am almost done with dq 11, loved 8 back in the day just bought it for ps2 bargain bin for like 7 bucks and ended up falling in love. I’m definitely going to play 5, can’t wait. Not going to watch any further for spoilers. Great video!

  • @XXXXD
    @XXXXD Před 3 lety

    The monster recruting system was done before by SMT from there Pokemon took insiparation, Nice video BTW .

  • @slashermaster28
    @slashermaster28 Před rokem +1

    I remember what really got me interested in Dragon Quest 3 was an article in Nintendo Power specifically dedicated to the GBC remake. Rather than just writing about the game and how it works, they write an entire journal from the perspective of the main character. It made the game sound incredible.

  • @tribesvanguard7007
    @tribesvanguard7007 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey got into dq11 and now I'm in love with it! I'm playing dq8 now

  • @geekdaparaiba
    @geekdaparaiba Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the suggestions.

  • @yes99yes
    @yes99yes Před 3 lety

    Good video. I love DQ. I'm now playing DQ Heroes, it's not as good but I think it worths too! Greetings from Spain!

  • @aljongreat1900
    @aljongreat1900 Před 2 lety +1

    I just finished the dq 5 on ds yesterday, oh boy one of the best game ive ever play had me tears in my eyes

  • @pokestyn
    @pokestyn Před 3 lety +3

    I got 11S after trying out the demo because of how much content it had, and was hooked on the story. The game did not disappoint me.

  • @avery3748
    @avery3748 Před rokem

    Yoo i didnt realize DQ4 was on mobile! Thanks for the recommendation. Looking forward to the pixel remasters on the switch of the first three.

  • @vicneti
    @vicneti Před 2 lety +2

    9:13 to my knowledge megami tensei did it first. also starting dq5 today, i liked dq8, 9 and 11 a lot, and i just found your channel today. looking forward to playing more games in the series, and looking forward to seeing more vids from you :)

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem +1

      You should start with 1, I played them all as they came out and I honestly can say no rpg series comes close to dragon quest/warrior. I love them all

    • @vicneti
      @vicneti Před rokem +1

      @@GTSN38 I did end up playing most of the dragon quest games, and this series is definitely up there with my other favorite rpg series.

  • @ROrneli
    @ROrneli Před 3 lety +6

    dragon quest 11 can be played on the PC through steam. amazing game. loved it . the amount of love the programers put on it shows. it is a shame that it is not more popular in the west.

  • @ACrossingSage24
    @ACrossingSage24 Před 3 lety

    I've always wanted to try this series since IX, VII 3ds, and VIII 3ds, but I mostly forgotten about them due to a lot of No's for a multitude of reasons, and more. But I finally was reminded and able to use my own money when the XI Hero was added into smash. I tried out 1 2 3 Switch and thought "Yep, this filled the hole of desire for me!" And now I enjoy this series a lot!

  • @supersmallchibiwolf872
    @supersmallchibiwolf872 Před 8 měsíci

    I always knew about the Dragon Quest series, but I haven't played it fully just demos. It plays good. Cool video. ^_^

  • @DuckiesUnite
    @DuckiesUnite Před 3 lety +1

    I subbed to your channel because of this video 😀

  • @mintman3533
    @mintman3533 Před 3 lety +1

    Saw those Dr. Slump volumes bro, great taste. One of my favorite manga.

    • @I_was_a_Bullfrog
      @I_was_a_Bullfrog Před 3 lety

      I need to gdt the remaining 12 volumes. I absolutely love Dr. Slump, first time I recall actually laughing from a comic/manga

  • @mikanlin
    @mikanlin Před 2 lety +1

    Dragon Quest III started it for me. Me and my childhood best friend were so bored that day and started playing random games. We happen to find Dragon Warrior III put on PC format and started playing it on his computer. We got so invested on it, we play it everyday, solving everything. We're only in elementary school that time. Unfortunately, his pc broke and so we moved on. But I can't forget it, maybe because we haven't finished it yet (we're missing just one more orb that time!). I happen to see it again when I was in college and since then, I got obsessed over it. I have played all DQs now except DQ10 and DQ11.

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem +1

      Best rpg series ever, congrats for being a dq veteran

    • @mikanlin
      @mikanlin Před rokem

      @@GTSN38 Wow. This was 10 months ago. I've finished DQ11 and playing DQ Builders 2. Thanks!

  • @posterpackrat
    @posterpackrat Před 3 lety

    I couldn't agree more. DQ5 was my first and still my fave. I played DeJap's translation years ago. Papa's for life!!! DQ8 is my second fave. 3rd fave... the B2 poster is up on my channel right now. 😁

  • @jaycenteno8385
    @jaycenteno8385 Před 3 lety

    I started with I&II back on the gameboy, by the time I finished those DQIII was about to release and once I got that in my GBC I was hooked on the series for life! :)

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION Před 2 měsíci

    Man I loved Dragon Quest 5 on DS back in the day. Def need to check out 11.

  • @rabidsu6979
    @rabidsu6979 Před rokem

    I am playing yakuza like a dragon and love love love it,the main character in that talks about dragon quest a lot,so it made me curious, I got dq11s on ps4 for free on ps plus,and I am waiting to finish yakuza to gwt into that ,while doing that, decided to try some of the other dq games on mobile at work,so I checked your video, and you listed everything I can actually play ! I was so happy, but I think I will wait to start dq 11 s on ps4 and after I complete that I will do 3 4 5 and 8 on mobile ,

  • @giacomorossi2344
    @giacomorossi2344 Před 3 lety

    I haven't played every DQ yet, but I fully agree with your top! :D

  • @aranz1712
    @aranz1712 Před 2 lety

    Subbed. I got DQ11S on my ps4 and let me tell you that darn it’s freaking good. I actually started on DQ heroes I think, and it was okay. But DQ11 is DEFINITELY the right way to get into DQ.

  • @DemiValor
    @DemiValor Před 3 lety +9

    I'm seeing the new Thumbnail art, and...
    Have you been doing Seeds of Strength, sackchief?

  • @LunaP1
    @LunaP1 Před 3 lety

    My first DQ game was 8 (PS2 original). I remember seeing the trailer for it and they had the website where you could order the free demo disc. After playing the demo I was immediately impressed and wanted to get the full game. The game came with a demo disc for FFXII (I bought that later when it came out). Later on I started looking for some of other games and got 4 and 5, then later got 9. I recently got 11 and the first Heroes (still wish 10 was released worldwide).

  • @logenvestfold4143
    @logenvestfold4143 Před měsícem

    I just got Dragon Quest XI for the PS4 as well as the spin off games Dragon Quest Builders and Dragon Quest Builders 2. After I move in May I plan to take some time on my PS5 to immerse myself into the world of Dragon Quest.

  • @htasul
    @htasul Před 2 lety

    9 was my favourite but I'm glad you respect 5 so much because that's a close second for me

  • @Fayne_net
    @Fayne_net Před rokem +3

    I think my top 5 is quite similar, haven't played VI and X yet so can't judge those but I would place them in the following order:
    1. Dragon Quest XI (Easily the best game in the series)
    2. Dragon Quest VII (Great story, I feel that it probably has the strongest story of any game in the series)
    3. Dragon Quest VIII (Close to VII for me, while I feel objectively speaking it's the better game, I prefer VII for it's story)
    4. Dragon Quest V (This is an experience, really unlike any other game in the series. In terms of character development the best game, although I feel some aspects are slightly dated now a days).
    5. Dragon Quest IV (Way ahead of it's time, I feel IX and III could also take this spot, however IV has the better story and more cohesion throughout).

  • @granzedora
    @granzedora Před 3 lety

    Got dqXI and it looks good so far! Thanks

  • @helcioyonegura
    @helcioyonegura Před 3 lety +1

    I played all the main series, but the first 1.
    Started in 1991, in famicom (nes 8 bits)
    My favorite was the 5 too. But the stories of 6 and 7 were great too.
    All the games were special by that time.
    This franchise was my main reason to buy new consoles, just to be able to play these wonderfull games.
    (SuperFamicon, PS1, NDS, PS2, PS4)

  • @ryanorionwotanson4568
    @ryanorionwotanson4568 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome, i might try one on retroid pocket 3+

  • @metalxslimes
    @metalxslimes Před 2 lety

    You should do a top 5 for spin offs. I played the builders games and loved them. Still wanna try out the warriors, slime rocket, and the monster games.

  • @Mark_72
    @Mark_72 Před 3 lety

    Your top 5 looks a lot like mine.
    Dragon Quest 4 was the first game I played in the series, and it’s my top ONE, although I like all DQ games.

  • @russelldainack595
    @russelldainack595 Před rokem

    My cousin had a copy of dragon warrior monsters for gbc i used to play back in the day and wanted it for myself so i got the dragon warrior 1 and 2 combo game thinking it was the same. Then dragon warrior 3 with toriyama's beautiful cover art caught my eye and fell in love with the series ever since.

  • @Steeghs03
    @Steeghs03 Před 3 lety +3

    as always the best helpful tips for newcomers that want to get in to the series
    thank you as always

  • @kemix1006
    @kemix1006 Před 3 lety +19

    9:10
    >Shin Megami Tensei would like to know your location

    • @ThatOneGuyYouSaw15
      @ThatOneGuyYouSaw15 Před 3 lety +4

      everyone knows SMT started with Persona 3 in 2006

    • @blank3813
      @blank3813 Před 3 lety

      ThatOneGuyIWantToPunch sure.

    • @randomduck8679
      @randomduck8679 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ThatOneGuyYouSaw15 I haven't heard of that one. Do you mean the fisrt SMT game, Persona 4?

    • @moviefilmstudios9828
      @moviefilmstudios9828 Před 3 lety

      @@randomduck8679 What even is a Persona 4? do you mean Persona 5 the Royal?

    • @blaxrur7968
      @blaxrur7968 Před 2 lety

      @@moviefilmstudios9828 What even is a Persona 5 the Royal?
      Do you mean Jack Bros!?

  • @viewtifuljoe99
    @viewtifuljoe99 Před 3 lety +1

    Just finished the post game in DQ11 this week on my Draconian Quest run and had a blast. Been getting friends and family to try out the demos for DQ11 and Builders 2 on switch, they are very easy low risk ways for people to experience the series.

    • @sackchief
      @sackchief  Před 3 lety +2

      Same here, the demo is a great way to sell people on the game

  • @meganlynn7948
    @meganlynn7948 Před 3 lety

    P.S. Btw, sack, I had really been enjoying your play-through of DQX1, I just wish you would have had the whole play-through up as i would have loved to had seen your reaction to the later moments in the game. that one (X1) very quickly became a huge favorite of mine.

  • @KaiisKlips
    @KaiisKlips Před 2 lety

    DQ8 was my intro to the series and still to this day remains one of my favorite games of all time Dq8 is also on mobile thought i'd say since you didnt mention it

  • @zachf5084
    @zachf5084 Před 3 lety +27

    Alright, I’ll go buy Dragon Quest V on eBay right now..... HOLY CRAP

    • @rossedwardmiller
      @rossedwardmiller Před 3 lety +4

      6 is even worse in North America
      I heard the reverse is true in Europe with 5 being insane expensive and 6 less so.

    • @I_was_a_Bullfrog
      @I_was_a_Bullfrog Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, I regret not getting it new on the DS back in the day.

    • @burnoutcollectivist4660
      @burnoutcollectivist4660 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I like to buy the physical release if I can, but if I see a 10+ year old game going for full price or more, I emulate with absolutely zero remorse... lookin at you Pokemon Black/White 2

    • @cecilj4129
      @cecilj4129 Před 2 lety

      I'm so glad that after I got hooked on IX, I bought every DS release I could get my hands on. They sure were less expensive in 2011

  • @ChasinguDuhDragonu
    @ChasinguDuhDragonu Před rokem

    Great video! I wonder how many of the items/weapon names in the original Japanese versions at least through the first 7 stayed consistent???

  • @JoshBurcham104
    @JoshBurcham104 Před 5 měsíci

    I just started the series a couple months ago and I love it! I've played 1, 3, and 4 so far. I loved the mobile port of 1, it felt almost like nes Elden Ring to me and I was surprised when it was over. I played the gbc version of 3 and it was super good but I wish I hadn't just used the stock party the whole time cause it feels like a lot of the more interesting gameplay comes out when you try different combos and such. Still enjoyed it overall but I only barely beat it before moving on to 4. What a game! At least that's how I felt till the back 3rd. Once the party was fully completed it felt to me like all the narrative momentum was leaking out the sides. I really enjoyed the personal stakes of the first 4 chapters and how they all crossed over with each other, had a real TV show vibe and it certainly didn't hurt how instantly iconic a lot of them are (Alena and Torneko are you kidding me!?) Once I got to chapter 5 it was exciting to finally play the hero role and I had a lot of fun gathering up the gang. After that... Idk man. The game starts to feel so aimless and open and the story just becomes "find the 4 things to get to the final area and kill the evil guy" which is fine but I wanted more from the characters in my party and there just isn't much of that once they're all together. Overall I enjoyed it more than 1 and 3 but I just can't bring myself to finish it so I'll be starting 5 very soon. Once I finish 5 I'm probably gonna move on straight to 11. I really wanna play 7-9 but but I don't wanna play 8 on mobile and 7/9 are stuck on 3ds which I have but idk where it's at. 11 looks like the series ultimate banger tho so I'm hyped

  • @mo_musashi_284
    @mo_musashi_284 Před rokem

    Great vid & I was curious if you’ve played the fan translated versions of Joker 3, DQ Monsters Terry’s Wonderland & DQM 2 Cobi & Tarra on the 3DS ? The reason I ask is because I mod 3DS/2DS and I add those games for people to enjoy.

  • @StarWyvernHPB
    @StarWyvernHPB Před 3 lety

    My cousin was introduced to the game by DQ8 on the PS2, and then he introduced me into the series with DQ9 on the ds, which we both still own, and then i got 6 and 7 on the ds and 3ds, then (Because i don't havea a switch) last christmas, i was able to get XI on Xbox one, and its my fave of the series from what i've played, but 9 will always have the nostalgia factor.

  • @wsupnet
    @wsupnet Před rokem

    DQ8 was also my first DQ. My uncle gave it to us and it sat on our shelf for the longest of time. One day i decided to pop it in the good Ole PS2 and the rest is history. Ended up playing 4, 6, 9 all on the DS and recently beat 11 on the switch. Solid game and just the classic DQ/JRPG I love. Hearing the DQ8 soundtrack again brings back so many memories. They GOTTA bring it to the switch in a form of a remaster or something. Bring the graphics to DQ11 level, add all the content from the 3DS, and keep the orchestra arrangements and it will be *chefs kiss* Also making a 3 pack for 4, 5, 6 similar to what they did for 1-3 would be sick.

  • @windmage0168
    @windmage0168 Před 3 lety +21

    Lemme guess the titles before I dive in.
    Dragon Quest III: Seeds of Salvation
    Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
    Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
    I hope I got these right.

    • @slasaru
      @slasaru Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, except DQ 4-5 it's a very mainstream list. I find DQ 7 and DQ 6 just on par with DQ 5 and much more dramatic.

    • @windmage0168
      @windmage0168 Před 3 lety +1

      @@slasaru I really like DQ6 as well. It has a really fun class system, delightful characters, and an interesting story. I was just guessing which ones Chief would pick using what I know about him.

    • @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700
      @azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700 Před 3 lety +1

      YOU CAN SEE THE FUTURE!

    • @windmage0168
      @windmage0168 Před 3 lety +1

      @@azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700 The list is pretty predictable if you have a good understanding of the series.

  • @EmK2_
    @EmK2_ Před 2 lety +1

    I wish that I can play DQ5 and DQ8 for the first again... Those 2 DQs made me feels like i'm in love.

  • @CalebJN
    @CalebJN Před rokem +1

    My first ones ever were Dragon Warrior Monster 1 + 2 and Dragon Warrior 3, all for the GBC. And those are still some of the best of all time.

  • @alicemills5230
    @alicemills5230 Před 9 měsíci

    Dragon warrior monsters was my only dragon quest game until very recently. I can't believe I missed out on so many good games!

  • @Flaris
    @Flaris Před 3 lety +2

    I can't disagree on this list. DQ8 especially remains one of my favorite games period. Tough call between the different versions, but regardless it is a great game. I liked the smaller playable cast (though the recruitable members are there) and also the valuable travel companions. Having them along for the ride even though they are non-combatants adds something to the journey. I like a lot of games in the series, but I'd probably still consider that one my favorite. Got me into the series and has kept me interested.

  • @mothlantern
    @mothlantern Před 4 měsíci

    The multiclassing in Dragon Quest IX was a lot like in DQ3, though you can't keep spells between classes. ): Multiclassing was absolutely my favorite endgame activity in that one. I'd do good builds like boomerang paladin and bad ones like sword priest... makes me want to go back and play it right now, but I'm dedicated to getting through DQ VII until I unlock the spotpass items.

  • @GreenRetroman
    @GreenRetroman Před 3 lety +1

    love it! thanks!
    what is the song in the credits?

  • @ivanfernandez6950
    @ivanfernandez6950 Před 7 měsíci

    I´ve never played any Dragon Quest game but I after watching your video I will really like to try the eleven! It feels like a complete and very interesting game

  • @msanchez1680d
    @msanchez1680d Před 2 lety

    I'm playing DQ series for the very first time and I started with the first one and oh boy what a game, is incredible, I decided to play all of them in numerical order and I'm currently with the second one, I can't wait for the next one and that 11 tho looks beautiful, I have a long way so I'm enjoying this.

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem +1

      Lucky you, I've been playing since they released. The first one has so many great memories for me. And part 4 on nes blew my mind, I couldn't figure out how they got so much game on that cartridge

    • @msanchez1680d
      @msanchez1680d Před rokem

      @@GTSN38 man that's so awesome, when you have fond memories of a game since childhood I think is the best feeling ever, DQ4 is one of my favorite now, I played the DS version but wow incredible, I stopped playing a little bit cause had other stuff to do but right now I'm starting the 8th and it feels like the adventure never ends haha

  • @JoshuaRWorkman
    @JoshuaRWorkman Před 2 lety

    Slime Knight is always a beast until late game for me in Dragon Quest V, but he still has a place as a backup healer. I, however, love having Golem in my party. Give him the Meteorite Bracer, the best armor he can wear, and the Falcon Blade and he will be an absolute monster. I agree with the whole list, though, great series, even its less than stellar entries are still really good and that's more than I can say for Final Fantasy.

  • @danielotano8677
    @danielotano8677 Před 3 lety +5

    I honestly got into the series with Dragon Quest 11 S and would really like to explore some more of the franchise sometime

  • @joshuahunt9547
    @joshuahunt9547 Před rokem

    Oh man dq8 brings bk so many good memories

  • @norwingmartinez4683
    @norwingmartinez4683 Před 2 lety

    Great job on dragon quest

  • @littlediddle2198
    @littlediddle2198 Před 9 měsíci

    Dragon quest 8 was my first crack. dq has held a special place in my heart ever since!

  • @Motavian
    @Motavian Před 2 lety +1

    Dragon Quest 1 is actually my favorite of the NES titles, it's far more replayable than the other 3 and its non-linear design is a joy to play through blindly.

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem

      1 holds some of my best memories growing up, but 4 was ridiculously awesome. My friends and family could never figure how to beat the first 1, it takes a lot of grinding and remembering what to get and where to go

  • @Russell_Crockett
    @Russell_Crockett Před 2 lety

    As an old man that has been playing Dragon Quest since Dragon Warrior came out....I absolutely agree with your assessment!

    • @GTSN38
      @GTSN38 Před rokem

      I'm an old man too and I don't agree. They're all great, but 2 and 3 were super great at the time they released. I also would prefer to play 7 before 8.