I never played any DQ games before 8, but this one seems to stand the test of time in this remake. I loved just about everything it had to offer and will be back for the post game content. I am very stoked for 1&2 remakes.

DQ has a pretty good combat system, and I did not feel like it was as frustrating as some of the reviews I have read. It's turn based, and based on a certain stat it decides who moves first. Enemies do have a set number of attacks per turn, but I only felt the pressure of that in a few areas. It did not feel "unbalanced" to me. I give it a lot of praise.

Visually this game is a gem. I love everything about the art style. The day/night cycle really lets the art shine. DQ music seems to always be really good, but not too many tracks. They do have some of variations of songs which I like.

I came back for the achievements and WOW what a grind. I love you Dragon Quest.

Some of the most solid game design I've ever experienced in an RPG. So many possibilities for a single playthrough, staggeringly open-ended, and all of this is built on top of a 1988 Famicom game, which blows my mind. It is a very personal journey, and I love it for that.

One of the finest offerings in the Dragon Quest series: A series with next to no low points, mind you.

Dragon Quest is my life blood and this game is peak