I’ve always wanted to try DQ, which one do you think I’d like best?

  • nemmybun [she/her]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    11 or 8 probably. Those are usually considered the best ones. I liked the DS remakes of 4-6 and the SFC remake of 3. I’d stay away from PS1 version of 7, though the 3DS version is a little better. I haven’t played 9 and 10 is an MMO which has a single-player only release but it’s Japan only and I never was motivated enough to mess with fan translations.

    Tbh if you like any DQ, you’ll probably enjoy the others. Every game has it’s unique aspects but they’re all kinda the same game too.

    Also if spin-offs are on the table, I recommend Rocket Slime and Dragon Quest Builders 2.

  • abc [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    All the DS Dragon Quest games are perfect imo - V especially. IV and VI are also really good. V was my first entry, back on the DS. IX is probably the one that has aged the worst, because it had really nice online co-op on the DS and with the servers now defunct - you’ll miss out on that feature entirely.

    XI is a fine modern jumping in point if you’re unfamiliar with the series and aren’t a huge RPG fan.

  • chair [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    8

    not sure if the best way to play though, heard the 3ds version with orchestral mod is best but I’ve only ever played ps2

  • dannoffs [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    I’ve played all of them, and while 3 has a special place in my heart I’m going to have to agree with the crowd and say 11 is the best. If you need convincing, watch the Tim Rogers kotaku reviews

  • lurker_supreme [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    Gonna throw in another vote for 11, it’s the only one I played all the way through besides 9 and I think I only finished 9 because of the wacky class system