I never was into Dragon Quest when 8 was originally released but I do see now why so many people are fond of the title. Dragon Quest games seem like very basic games but there is a lot of hidden depth and various things to do. As a player, it is up to you to pick and choose what you do.
The combat is pretty straightforward. You have a party of four members and you can use various skills, abilities, and spells to win in turn-based battles.. Each character is pretty unique from the powerful mage with Jessica to the physical attacker with Yangus. Each member fills a role and it is up to you to find how they mesh. I did unlock one of the new character introduced in the 3DS remake but never used them. I never needed to.
Characters learn new skills through story progression or when you level up. You can choose how to spend your skill points and tailor each character to how you play. Some weapons and skill trees are obviously better than others but most seem viable.
The game's story is pretty standard fair as well. There are a few twists and turns but nothing too surprising. That's part of the charm though. When you play a Dragon Quest game, you know you are in for a fun time. It is never dull and there is always something neat. It never takes itself too seriously and provides entertainment throughout the experience.
The visual and music are nice. Nothing really stands-out but it is not an ugly game. You really do feel like you are in a fantasy world and everything feels alive. Towns have various chests and drawers to search. Monsters roam around the overworld, waiting to fight you. The music does stand-out as some of the best in the series. The final boss theme was very fitting and really got me into the moment.
If you enjoy RPGs, the Dragon Quest series is a must play. Each title I have played has been solid and fun. Although they seem very simplistic, using the various party members and skill builds allows for a lot of depths. This is not the best Dragon Quest game I've played but definitely a solid title in the series. Cor blimey!
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