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Dragon Quest XI - The last old school JRPG franchinse standing
Posted on 8/29/18 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 8/29/18 at 12:38 pm
Not sure how into JRPG's or the Dragon Quest franchise everyone is, but figured I would start a thread.
The US release of Dragon Quest XI is next week on Tuesday, Sept 4th.
For those unfamiliar with the series, it got its start all the way back in the NES era. The games were originally called Dragon Warrior for their US releases (DW 1-4 are NES classics).
Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy were sort of two grandfathers of the JRPG genre, Enix making the Dragon Quest series and Square making the Final Fantasy series. Well as we all know Square and Enix merged sometime ago.
While both of those franchises are huge in Japan, only Final Fantasy really caught on in the US, and Dragon Quest games usually went overlooked outside Japan.
But believe it or not, the Dragon Quest series is actually more popular in Japan than even FF is.
And unlike Final Fantasy, a series which has grossly lost its way over the years, Dragon Quest has stayed true to its roots and every game has been critically praised and a huge hit (in Japan anyway).
If you enjoyed and miss old school JRPG's, ala Final Fantasy 4 and 6 (2 and 3 on the SNES) or say Chrono Trigger, then Dragon Quest is your game.
The same core creative team has made every game in the series. It doesn't feel the need to drastically rework the formula or reinvent itself. The series is proud of its lineage and celebrates it. They aren't interested in turning the series into something it's never been.
If you feel like catching up on the best of the series, the best games are usually considered to be Dragon Warrior III (1992, NES), Dragon Quest V (1992, Super Famicom and 2009 DS for the first English version) and Dragon Quest VIII (2005, PS2), masterpieces for the eras they were made in.
Everyone is saying DQ XI is the best game since VIII (currently at 88 on metacritic).
The US release of Dragon Quest XI is next week on Tuesday, Sept 4th.
For those unfamiliar with the series, it got its start all the way back in the NES era. The games were originally called Dragon Warrior for their US releases (DW 1-4 are NES classics).
Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy were sort of two grandfathers of the JRPG genre, Enix making the Dragon Quest series and Square making the Final Fantasy series. Well as we all know Square and Enix merged sometime ago.
While both of those franchises are huge in Japan, only Final Fantasy really caught on in the US, and Dragon Quest games usually went overlooked outside Japan.
But believe it or not, the Dragon Quest series is actually more popular in Japan than even FF is.
And unlike Final Fantasy, a series which has grossly lost its way over the years, Dragon Quest has stayed true to its roots and every game has been critically praised and a huge hit (in Japan anyway).
If you enjoyed and miss old school JRPG's, ala Final Fantasy 4 and 6 (2 and 3 on the SNES) or say Chrono Trigger, then Dragon Quest is your game.
The same core creative team has made every game in the series. It doesn't feel the need to drastically rework the formula or reinvent itself. The series is proud of its lineage and celebrates it. They aren't interested in turning the series into something it's never been.
If you feel like catching up on the best of the series, the best games are usually considered to be Dragon Warrior III (1992, NES), Dragon Quest V (1992, Super Famicom and 2009 DS for the first English version) and Dragon Quest VIII (2005, PS2), masterpieces for the eras they were made in.
Everyone is saying DQ XI is the best game since VIII (currently at 88 on metacritic).
This post was edited on 8/31/18 at 7:16 am
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Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:18 pm to PEPE
I got Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy through Nintendo Power. Never really got into Dragon Warrior. I would like another rpg like Final Fantasy 9 and 12. I've always heard Dragon's Dogma had a similar feel to those.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:28 pm to PEPE
I will be in.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:43 pm to PEPE
Jeff the God of GiantBomb talked this game up yesterday. Sounds like a good time.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:43 pm to LSU Coyote
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Jeff the God of GiantBomb talked this game up yesterday
something that NEVER happens unless it's a fighting game or some old indie shite
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:44 pm to sicboy
He sounded extremely happy yesterday. 
Edt: I really do enjoy the Beastcast. It's mindless bs but always seen to get a chuckle from me. Great background noise.
Edt: I really do enjoy the Beastcast. It's mindless bs but always seen to get a chuckle from me. Great background noise.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:50 pm to PEPE
Is this game on Switch?
Edt: Yes. Might pick up if not $60 bucks.
Edt: Yes. Might pick up if not $60 bucks.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:53 pm to LSU Coyote
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I really do enjoy the Beastcast. It's mindless bs but always seen to get a chuckle from me. Great background noise.
I honestly can't listen to the bombcast anymore. It's pretty dull since Drew and Dan left. Ben is Jeff 2.0 with a never ending hardon for anything nintendo related.
Beastcast is much more fun.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 1:54 pm to PEPE
I have it pre-ordered. It was tough between it and Spiderman.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 2:00 pm to LSU Coyote
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Is this game on Switch?
The switch version is coming later. The PS4 and PC versions launcing next week. First ever PC launch release for a DQ game I believe.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 2:11 pm to PEPE
I just want something to play on Switch. Not all the titles ppl get pumped about here I enjoy.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 2:22 pm to LSU Coyote
Glad to see this.
The FF 15 defenders told me turn based combat was dead and I should get with the times.
The FF 15 defenders told me turn based combat was dead and I should get with the times.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 2:25 pm to Mystery
I still play Pokemon. Turn based is fun. I like the strategy. What I don't like in JRPGs are random encounters. This game sounds like we have no random encounters.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 8/29/18 at 3:19 pm to PEPE
I’m going to check it out eventually; I’ve followed and played most of the series
Posted on 8/29/18 at 3:28 pm to freeagent
Dragon Warrior.
First game I ever faked a sickness to stay at home and play all day.......
First game I ever faked a sickness to stay at home and play all day.......
Posted on 8/29/18 at 3:46 pm to Mystery
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Glad to see this.
The FF 15 defenders told me turn based combat was dead and I should get with the times.
I'm very excited for DQ11, but let's not pretend like this is going to outsell FF15. In fact, they'll be very pleased if it does 1/5 of FF15's sales in the West.
For whatever reason, there's not a ton of mass market appeal for turn based games anymore. I still plan on playing it though. One of two games I'm really hyped for this year.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:12 pm to LSU Coyote
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This game sounds like we have no random encounters.
First DQ game without them, well they exist but are limited to certain specific areas.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:38 pm to PEPE
I thought 7 and 8 didn’t have them
Posted on 8/29/18 at 9:29 pm to PEPE
False
Dragon Quest 5 >>>> All other Dragon Quests
Dragon Quest 5 >>>> All other Dragon Quests
Posted on 8/30/18 at 1:31 am to theunknownknight
This is a good point, V is also very highly regarded and I've heard many people say it's one of the best as well. It just never got a US release until decades later on the DS.
I have an English translation of the Super Famicom versions of both V and VI downloaded recently and will play them soon, gonna play XI first. They are the only two I have never played (outside of X which is a Japan only MMO). Not sure why I never bothered before, just haven't been on my radar I guess until now my hype for the new one.
I have an English translation of the Super Famicom versions of both V and VI downloaded recently and will play them soon, gonna play XI first. They are the only two I have never played (outside of X which is a Japan only MMO). Not sure why I never bothered before, just haven't been on my radar I guess until now my hype for the new one.
This post was edited on 8/30/18 at 4:32 am
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