Dragon Quest 7 [3DS] - What Changed in the Remake? | DQ7 Critical Review

[@yoshinatsu]

The issue you're having with the overworld camera can be _sort of_ remedied by selecting "Field Camera → Type 2" on the settings. It makes the camera rotate faster like it does in dungeons, instead of rotating smoothly like it does by default on the overworld.

[@MysteriousMrL]

The king's name was changed from Burns to Donald. Taken along with Prince Kiefer, this turns it into a pretty clear reference to father and son actors Donald and Kiefer Sutherland.

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

Smarmee donald trump

[@staysharp2453]

maybe the reference was intended for donald trump

[@adelinetan414]

@@staysharp2453 Unfortunately D Trump doesn't have a son named Kiefer :p

[@MrSerpico145]

@@staysharp2453 maybe it was for Donald Duck, or my uncle Don.

[@jennytulls6369]

All I can think of is President Donald Trump, given I have no idea who Sutherland is, but it's still a neat reference

[@TheItalianTrash]

It took me 160 hours to "beat" the PS1 game, then God appeared. What transpired as a result was the biggest ass kicking in turn based history. Spoiler Alert: God won.

[@GameTacoFTW]

This is my first DQ game, I'm loving it so far. I have a feeling I'm going to be buying 8 when it releases too. And probably the DS games too.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

They're pretty much all awesome - so not a bad plan. :)

[@joeyh31]

Game Taco I'm with you! This is my first as well and I feel like I'm sucked in.

[@joeyh31]

Game Taco for the veterans out there. After this and 8 when it comes out for ds which is the best to go on from from there?

[@MrLilac]

Go for 5 (for DS) next. Then 3 (the iOS version is best) and 4 and 9 for DS.

[@frostare]

+Joey Harder +Game Taco Try either I, III, IV or V! IX is also amazing but you cannot download the extra content anymore (even if it was free).

[@RetroIslandGaming]

That is the cutest enemy ever at 3:41. I love how they perish too! You got some major views on this episode. Right on! I've only played Dragon Quest 1, 2 and parts of 3. Kinda gave up after feeling overwhelmed by the 4th on NES. I would love to play this series again. Great video!

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

You really should. If you can emulate I'd suggest 5 on the PS2, my other favorite entry (besides this one of course) is 8 on the PS2. Although the regular DS games are all good too.

[@frostare]

Take this one easy though, it's the longest in the whole series! =) Oh and I also like Woebergines. Not as much as Serial Quillers, tho.

[@trcsonic]

I'm playing for the first time and i'm loving. Can't wait for Dragon Quest VIII in 2017.

[@ghost2031]

Same here, the longer i play the better i like it, 11 hours into it.

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

trcsonic play viii on andrio its better no stupid cencoring bulshit

[@frostare]

Welcome aboard!

[@galaleo2126]

The port on the android is missing some of the best parts of DQ VIII (voice acting and music), and you get bonus content for buying the 3ds version.

[@jacktharun2699]

Welcome aboard to in my opinion the best rpg series ever (Mainly cuz nostalgia and cartoonish style). My first Dragon Quest game was 9 and I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT TO THIS DAY. I then played the GBC version of DQ1 and then this remake of seven. Currently playing the 8th entry on the 3ds and I LOVE THIS SERIES. P.S You reallllllyyyyy must try playing dragon quest 9 co-op (IT'S SO FUN)

[@d3nx457]

This game changed my life : I discovered with it that JRPG is my favorite genre of game. I wish I could play it again like if it was the first time...

[@raykyogrou0358]

I wish I was given a dragon quest game as a kid! 😂

[@MortMort]

This will be my first Dragon Quest, and it seem like a great place to start! ~ excited to give this a go! glad to hear it has been modernized a bit!

[@markplott4820]

Actually, its been modernized a lot. I am happy with the changes. While the game is challenging, its been streamlined in the right places. the New 3D graphics are beautiful. I suggest getting this game. I've been playing since last Friday, now Level 16 and All Trades Abby.

[@claire6452]

I would argue that 8 is still the better place to start with how bad the pacing is in 7 , but I hope you'll giving the game a chance even when it gets boring for a few hours , it usually pays off. Good luck.

[@821lancevance]

lets clam down this is the 3ds here. No graphics are beautiful on that shit screen but it does look nice for what they have to work with.

[@claire6452]

no one spoke about graphics, gtfo, ty.

[@821lancevance]

Claire my phone must have replayed to the wrong person. But you could please fuck a landmine that would be great.

[@AnselmoFormolo]

I love stumbling onto great new jrpg-loving channels! subbed! Great content, cheers!

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Hey thanks. Glad you're enjoying my reviews.

[@DebugOctopus]

Hidden gem of a channel. Subbed! :)

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Thank you for your excellent taste in KZbin entertainment. (:

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[@michiganjack1337]

I just bought a 3DS and this game, great comparison of the two versions. Thanks.

[@shadowcomments6481]

Playing for the first time on 3ds. This has to be the best dq experience. Beautiful 3D visuals, job classes, 3Ds effect, and long story and side quests for me to enjoy.

[@LordRoto]

I really like the change from Gabo to Ruff myself. The original Gabo in Japanese is a fine onomatopoeia. And the english version of Ruff is a good example of localizing the core meaning of his name and not having just a direct translation. Because sure a direct translation is exactly what the words would be, it doesn't always properly convey the developer's intention in another language. But the good thing is like you said you can rename the characters so everyone can be happy. :)

[@らいどう-c5m]

are u going to do a playthrough?

[@LordRoto]

Yeah I want to. I'm currently playing through it for a first run. experiencing it through a camera lends wouldn't have been the same, I'm really enjoying it though!

[@らいどう-c5m]

LordRoto lol im already 40 hours in and i got the game at launch XD

[@ramblingmushroom6157]

Oh hey Roto

[@Kenshin1913]

Really great review and thank you for the info about the the post game side quest. This is truly a hidden gem of channel. You got my sub.

[@faelim]

Excellent video! My only nitpick is that the comments regarding the class System aren't entirely accurate. As described in the game, Basic Class (Thief, Priest, Mage, etc.) skills are usable across all classes once learned, "but that's not always the case when it comes to more specialized lines of work. Some skills will only be available to you while you're following the careers that use them" (quoted directly from the game). I can confirm this with the Basic Classes as I just recently unlocked Alltrades and have switched between classes (and retained use of the skills), though have yet to unlock any of the Advanced Classes. That said, they removed Hybrid skills and "Maturation" (so no need to keep swapping in order to get skills), and reduced battles for class progression substantially, which is FANTASTIC.

[@paullee3476]

if your old gamer who played original and loved it. just buy it! if your younger gen and never played it. then just buy it!

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

This man is not wrong

[@somniloguy12]

Do you need foreknowledge of the previous installments to play it?

[@sameash3153]

no, you don't need to have any knowledge of prior games. each game is its own story.

[@somniloguy12]

Sam Eash Thanks! I´ll add it to my collection asap!

[@funny4urface101]

I'll get it later. Gotta focus on school first.

[@Metalders]

I live in Brazil so it'll take some time before I play this remake, since I've played the original one and really liked it. Great review BTW! ^^

[@TheDaliPopka]

Great video, it's cool to see that some new things can be added or changed and keep the core gameplay fun.

[@TheDudunin]

I just finished today the 11th August 2020 the main quest ^.^ 114h and 22 minutes. I never played PS1 version and gosh I actually just learned about the lizard I happen to saw on OST videos on YT ! Many thanks, great video !

[@lhfirex]

Some stuff I want to comment on here even if it's an older video: Gabo vs Ruff is just a case of actually translating his name, same with Hondara vs Pike. "gabo" in Japanese is one of many dog onomatopoeia words, so calling him Ruff might seem dumb, but it's putting some actual effort in. Hondara is just the Japanese name of your uncle, and it feels weird to have that when everyone else has English names. If they stuck with Japanese names we'd have the mess that is.. Borkano? or something like that for your dad in the game, and frankly you could just as fairly translate his name to be Volcano with how Japanese pronunciation and katakana work. Plus one of the best fun references/jokes in the game is only available in the 3ds version: Kiefer's name is the same across both versions, but in Japanese, his dad is simply called King Burns (meaning Kiefer's last name is Burns). In the English version they went for King Donald and removed references to his last name, so if you feel like it, you could say they're Kiefer and Donald Sutherland. Oh yeah, just IMO, but the job system changes are a fantastic improvement. You no longer have grindy stuff or hidden super skills gotten by cross-training basic jobs in a specific order. Basic jobs all teach permanent abilities and spells, advanced jobs have expanded spells to allow them to feel stronger, and if you want to grind out permanent abilities, the monster jobs teach permanent skills. You can grind those out if you really want to spend dozens of hours on it, and as a bonus, you get monster classes that are just straight up more powerful than all but the Hero and Champion classes for the human jobs. If you can't tell, I went from original DQ7 being pretty meh to loving the 3DS remake.

[@NoLieIm51]

Awesome review thank you it's pretty hard to find any content on this game on KZbin, you're awesom you just got yourself a new sub

[@peterloschny7219]

I played the original and loved it. Great to see that remakes can retain the spirit and playfulness of the core gameplay while improving in various departments and therefore making the game better. Great review, good reasoning, and therefore great information!

[@tobyperalta7543]

Just found this vid in suggested very good video you got yourself another subscriber keep up the good work! :)

[@CambreyGoG]

Thanks for this review. I have always wondered about the differences. I'm currently playing DQ7 and I have put in 100 hours so far and I'm still enjoying it. I've played all of the DQ, and this is by far my favorite.

[@browncoatkevin]

The whole story with present-day Regenstein has changed completely as well, no longer having to keep track of which type of resident are in the town in order to get a specific form. It's all merged into one now, with collecting humanized monsters (sorta similar to Ruff's situation) and unlocking Monster Meadows far earlier than in the original to start the recruitment process.

[@CenturianEagle]

Awesome video! I got this game in September and love it! I stopped playing when I got dq11 in January, which I’m also loving, but I will come back and finish it soon

[@NickEnlowe]

I was hoping you'd turn this into a video! Woohoo!!! Thanks again for all the hard work.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

This has to be the fastest video I've ever churned out too. I wrote the original article on my phone while visiting in-laws on Sunday and edited all the footage together yesterday between 4PM and 3AM.

[@flamesburnred]

Awesome, glad I found this channel! Thinking of picking this up.

[@gavin_is_gavin6292]

having not played the original I appreciate this video, thank you! I am enjoying this game a lot, so charming! I am not very far because I am having fun talking to every townsfolk and smashing every crate :P

[@LegionGamerRD]

Wow! Good explaining! Good editing! Nice voice! Subscribed! I was looking for a video like this to explain pals what changed between the original and the remake! Keep up the great work!

[@SQGReviewShow]

I'll definitely be on the lookout for this 3DS game. Good review, Daria!

[@Gamefreak2x9]

New to Dragon Quest. Just got the game. Really appreciate the review, it helped me out a lot! :)

[@juxiobat494]

Thank you for talking about Dragon Quest 7! Subscribed!

[@jayrobitaille2402]

My best friend introduced me to this series via a gameboy port of the first two games, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it ever since having played many to the end or to the final boss and giving up out of not being willing to endure the grinding. I beat this game and gave up on the final boss to DQVIII but I may get back to it one day.

[@daocvet]

Biggest question on change, are the monster heart drops easier to get? ;) Sounds like with the new system that the 'linked' skills might be gone, like warrior5+dancer5 gave you sword dance, or mage5+fisherman5 gave you lightning(or something like that). Those skills were powerful and very much rewarding to get.

[@NewportBox100s]

What a great and informative video! Subscribed.

[@Tyrantbal]

I might pick it up when I get a chance, I've only played DQ8 so far. Thanks for the informative video.

[@dukey03]

Well done video! Now when people ask me the differences I can just link them here haha! I'll always love DW7 on the PS1 more, but for replaying the game; the 3DS version is significantly shorter. Thanks for making this video!

[@Dumezil357]

Hey Daria, you deserve a metal for playing through DW7 twice!! I barely did it once.... anyway, Great video!

[@zakuguriin4521]

Damn. Yeah I am in the same boat as Daria. I have played the PS1 DQ7 twice now and gonna be probably replaying it a third time after I beat DQXI.

[@otakon17]

2:25 yeah I'm with ya on that point, I liked the shortened intro into the "meat" of the game but I missed the puzzles as well. 5:42 slight correction, you keep abilities and spells learned from Basic Vocations and all Monster Vocations but only have access to spells and abilities to Intermediate and Master vocations when you're that vocation.

[@retrobrw919]

I just started this game, and I've been enjoying it so far. I wanted to know the version differences, so I found your review! I'm really likeing DQ7 so far, and it is looking to be my favorite in the series, and I've played them all except 7 and 9 at this point.

[@ughhim83]

2 problems I've heard of: 1. Nintendo Treehouse censored some parts. 2. How much of the class/job system was cut?

[@Sakurafire1]

Very good review of the changes. =D I played the original but stopped roughly halfway (I remember it being tedious and it came out during an awkward time in my life). Very happy to get to experience this version.

[@RustTillDusk]

Does any one know how to get in the beacon? It says it's too dark to see. I have no clue what to do. And can't find anything online

[@frostare]

You probably figured it out but... Clear the cave to the east and return to Bucchanans

[@kaimcdragonfist4803]

I picked this up and am loving it! I never played the original, but one of my college professors recommended it as his favorite JRPG of all time, and I can definitely see the appeal. As far as the accents in the 3DS version....I like them. It gives a little more flavor to reading the dialog.

[@bloodyidit4506]

Note, the Monster Classes from the original were updated, and you can keep abilities from the basic human classes. the monster classes have abilities from the advanced and master classes, but fewer of them, the catch being if you get the ability in a monster class, your character gets to KEEP it. It's very much worth it to abuse this later on.

[@jamesmazur812]

I like the original version better than the remake. The random encounters being gone sucks, and it is awful that some of the puzzles were dumbed down.

[@Sythorn10]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who prefers random encounters. The spawn rate of enemies in this game, their hit box size, and run speed all combine to make them really difficult--and in dungeons, out right impossible--to avoid. So the non-random encounter system of this remake results in a higher encounter rate than actual random encounters. And to be frank, that's how most j-rpgs with non-random encounters play out. Tales of games are the same way, for instance. But for some reason the spawned encounters system is still praised. I don't get it. I fail to see what's so horrible about having an encounter once every several steps; or how seeing a polygon model slam into your character about one-half second before the encounter triggers somehow makes that less horrible. If anything, I think Bravely Default had a much better take on modernizing random encounters. You can modify the encounter rate in the options menu. Simple as that. Turn the meter all the way up and you'll get in a fight with every step; great for grinding. Turn it all the way down and you'll never get into a fight; good for getting somewhere without distraction. Simple. Elegant. Perfect.

[@obscurebandfan]

Cool, another great JRPG based youtuber! Subscribed. Need to pick this up sometime. I grew up a Final Fantasy fanboy and have nevef actually played a DQ game. This infamously long title seems like a perfect covid 19 distraction

[@skins4thewin]

Wow, this version looks great! I will have to play this version if I ever decide to play thru this game again. It's the one DQ game I have only ever played thru once before, while the others I've each played thru multiple times.

[@LeoSmashRoyale]

I played the original on PSOne a few years back. I was so used to the new translations of the spells they did for the DS remakes of 4, 5 and 6 that this one's translation was very difficult to grasp and eventually, I abandoned it. Having picked it back up with this remastering, I can easily say it's much easier for me to understand and enjoy, even with all the accents and things. I am a huge fan of Dragon Quest now, and will continue to be for as long as the series progresses. Now on to the 3DS remake of 8!!

[@natedog101591]

This is my first dragonquest (found it on 3ds on clearance at GameStop) im hooked and can't wait to beat it and play more dragonquest games

[@Thrifty032781]

Does it still have the big overall world map. Not the one you walk around on but the one that shows the various land masses. The one that gets progressively bigger as the game goes on?

[@almarindavidhi4528]

I like the fact that the original game has a slow start.I enjoyed walking around,talking to people,exploring and trying to figure out what to do.For a game that long I think it's something that fits.I got stuck somewhere...for a good while...but i managed get over that point.I'd sure enjoy playing the remake too.I've always wanted to see the characters in 3D.Especially some characters from Dharma island which is my favorite saga (if I may call it that way) from the game.

[@justinvv2376]

This is one of my favorite games! (though I've never been able to finish it). One thing you forgot to mention was how much better the AI is in combat. Old DQ7 was just CAST FRIZZ UNTIL I RUN OUT OF MP and SWING AT WHOEVER IS FIRST. This one has a bit more nuance and I appreciate being able to rely on my party members a bit more (though Maribel still casts Frizz on slimes)

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

She just likes her slimes extra toasty and extra dead

[@cdizzytv3753]

I LOVE the OG Version, Retro look all the way...

[@Dqualls187]

Congrats on the successful vid Daria! 👍😀

[@smokebreak2868]

Excellent vid, very informative.

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Great video... I think i'll subscribe. I hope you do other Dragon Quest videos in the future.

[@ladyriethegoldendelmo5441]

I wonder what kind of monsters can we recruit in the 3ds version?

[@nova338]

This was great! Very helpful.

[@joefishy3312]

I've never played the original, so excuse me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't being unable to carry skills over from advanced classes give you an incentive to seek out and master monster vocations? They'll have skill which otherwise wouldn't be carried over and it'll add more variety, rather than spamming 'ultrahit' for the rest of the game.

[@carlcael417]

It took a TON of time to unlock Ultrahit. It wasn't nearly as easy to unlock classes as the 3DS version. You needed to focus on having two people that knew hustle to heal so that took a lot of time from knowing other classes. Even if you grinded it still took a long time.

[@MohawkGaymer]

Thanks for the review!

[@KeyleeTamirian]

Daria, is that a Mutsumi Inomata's drawn Tsarevna Alena from DQIV? I am very happy that you used Mutsumi Inomata's art, i love her art on Tales of Destiny, Eternia, Destiny 2, Rebirth, Tempest, Innocence, Hearts and Graces ^_^

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

I believe it is! I liked how much more feminine her version was over Toriyama's work. When I chose it I hadn't realized it was by the same artist that did the Tales of Eternia character art. But I don't know why I did see it. I love those designs. Thank you for the information!

[@zborgerd]

I've never played the PS1 version but I did receive the 3DS version a few days ago. I look forward to playing it and I'm glad we finally saw a domestic release. I now have all of the portable DQ releases.

[@markplott4820]

All is left is for Nintendo to release DQ 1 - 2 - 3 on the 3DS on a multi-cart, using the Super Famicom Ports. we never got the remakes in NA, but in Japan they published DQ 1 - 3 on the Wii, but only for japan.

[@veryfrozen3271]

+Mark Plott dq 1~3 is remade on iOS and Android. same oldschool game and revamped sprites

[@veryfrozen3271]

+Mark Plott tho im mad as fuck because in Nintendo ds store now sells oldschool games like pokemon yellow, blue, etc. i wish they added the ogs Dragon Quest so i can play it on my ds

[@markplott4820]

Magic Guild DS carts still avalabile for DQ 4 - 6 and 8. you can play DQ 1 - 3 in iOS.

[@thegeggorynetwork26]

But in the remake you do retain class abilities after switching

[@DreamerTrain]

Only basic job abilities. If you're a Pirate that's kicking ass with Swords Dance and you need to switch to another class you've now lost your best damage skills if you wanna continue the race to the Advanced Jobs. Your other characters are VERY LIKELY DIVERSIFIED and trying to learn other paths to Druid or Champion THERE'S NO WAY YOU'LL HAVE THE SAME CHARACTERS but people keep spewing that bs. I hate that you don't retain skills on vocation switch.

[@Mike01029]

does anyone know which remake of dragon quest 1 is better? SNES or android?

[@johnbaptist7082]

Nice review subbed.

[@RyanWoo]

Thank you very much for your review! I'm going to buy this game!

[@dorkplanet]

I am loving the remake! I loved the original on the PlayStation and all of the changes make it feel new again.

[@frostare]

Thank you so much for making this comparison! As a big monster fan, I gotta play 3:34 For the spanish version he is called Gronzo and I gotta say... I LOVE that name. So cute. =)

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Gronzo IS cute - actually I think I like that better than Gabo (which I never really liked. Just better than Ruff). Think I'll name him Gronzo when the time comes.

[@frostare]

Hahaha, glad you like it too! Here's the rest of the party members if it's of any interest Kiefer - same Maribel - Mariel Sir Mervyn - Sir Enio Aishe - Jayah

[@Zoomy222]

Nice review. I avoided this game on PSX just because it sounded like such a big commitment. Just wish I could play the remake on a TV.

[@michaelclifton9498]

curious how dragon quest xi(PS4 version) will turn. that'll be my first dragon quest game

[@JohnnyLeyenda]

I started with VII on PS1 and through the years I've gone back to older games in the series (mostly the DS remakes), my favorite being VIII (which I'm excited about for 3ds). I highly recommend you pick this one up if you have the system or at least give DQ Heroes a try on PS4. The thing about DQ games is that despite graphical and -much more less drastic- gameplay changes they're all still very playable!

[@Candle_Calmness]

Shame on u

[@frostare]

Great choice! That game will be new to everyone, even for the DQ veterans or the hardcore fans (like me =P). I'll probably get the 3DS version.

[@MrLinkDeity]

I never played the original, but this is awesome. I'm loving every bit of it, especially the vocations!

[@sumez4369]

Nice to hear a more nuanced take on the remake, with some apparent love for what the original game did. I'm curious what you think of the gameplay in the battles, etc, though. I never played the PS1 game, and noticed that the 3DS game was easy, like absurdly easy to the point where no fight ever gave me any remote challenge aside from a couple of bosses exclusively caused by my party at the time being taken up by a lot of intermediate vocations as I was trying to grind towards others. Even the final boss hardly caused any damage to me at all.

[@DigiPen92]

Can you do one for Dragon Quest VIII when they releases on January also? I did seen from Behind the Voice Actors website mentioned that the Japanese version did added the Japanese audio in the 3DS remake since the PS2 version from the Japanese version had it silent while the localized version from the PS2 did added Voice Acting in the game which it's nice and I did seen the new trailer that was uploaded from the official Nintendo KZbin channel that there is no random encounters and speed up battle animations are added in the 3DS Remake. Speaking of which, I wish Dragon Quest VII 3DS Remake along with the recent games like IX and the DS remakes have voice acting added in the game since VIII already has it.

[@TheBlackatdz]

my only concern with this game is that the dungeons feature tight corridors and with the monsters appearing on the map, you run into waay too much fights, way more than you would have with random encounters, sometimes they even pop up right under you as you run.

[@sameash3153]

Hey, I have a quick correction. Characters may retain skills from monster classes even after switching. monster classes are therefore much more useful in this version.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

That's... that's an excellent point. Thanks.

[@sameash3153]

You're welcome :) I definitely recommend making whoever your primary healer is into a heal slime, that way you can retain skills like multiheal even after switching classes. The rockbomb class also gives you Kabuff, and it's pretty early on, so you can switch to the class, level up to rank 2, and then ditch the thing and go back to whatever human class you're trying to grind. This definitely adds a lot of strategy to deciding which classes are best for which characters.

[@MrMahokai]

god damn it ... such a good review !!! U point so many aspects of the game outwithout to add ur own opinion to much on it ...also u add opinions with mention it as ur opinions! rly professional u did a good job !!! *bow*

[@TheRosswise]

Don't you retain skills from monster classes though? If so, I may go monster classes almost exclusively. I remember in the PS1 version, monster classes got the vast majority of the really good skills that normal classes got. Would be great if they didn't nerf monster classes, or make them really hard to get in this remake.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Apparently you do keep monster skills - looks like I was confused and it's just the advanced tiers that go away. Like Godhand and Summoner.

[@TheRosswise]

DariaPlaysRPGs Supposedly the intermediate class skills don't carry over either. Like Paladin and Sage. The advanced classes get all of their parent class skills as they level up. I see why they did it, but after playing the original PS1 version it is disappointing.

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Heh. No wonder I was confused.

[@TheRosswise]

It's all good, the base classes get a lot of the really solid skills you will want for the rest of the game anyway. So mastering them really early will be helpful. Kind of like picking up most of the Squire skills on Final Fantasy Tactics.

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Nice to see that someone else actually played the original. Sure its pretty dated even for 2000 standards when it comes to graphics but it was one hell of a fun game. The mini-stories were all varied and interesting. I'm looking forward to playing the 3DS remake.

[@e.m.p.5318]

Thanks for the video, very informative. Hitting subscribe.

[@RetroPowerUp]

I've never played the original before but I'm looking forward to digging into the 3DS version soon! It's good to see they did a great job with the remake!

[@shivasthong4924]

Did they change the creepy flying egg airship thing?

[@stonerdemon]

Off topic: Have you noted the recent rise in price of Shin Megami Tensei games for the 3DS? It's insane. Just discovered your channel, I hope you have some SMT 3DS videos around.

[@Morgil27]

What about the 3DS version of 8?

[@StiffAftermath]

THIS is the reason I will adore and respect SquareEnix. Thank you for the info, madam!

[@axcelrave154]

..just got this game..but before dwelling into the depths of it's immersive world, i want to know what are the differences (aside from the obvious graphics in the remake)..it's okay if there's some spoiler

[@Siggy4844]

My grandson and I are currently playing the original game on a backwards compatible PS3. He's 9 and very much into it. The reading and need for problem solving skills is good mind exercise. Much better than those shooter games or Pokemon. He was actually the one who asked to play it after wanting a change from Skyrim. Watching him play got me interested in playing it again as well. We are currently in the Dune region. I'm not sure about all the changes in the remake, we probably won't buy it since we don't have a 3DS. I wish they would make an updated version or sequel for the PS3 or PS4 though.

[@galloe8933]

Old video but I wanted to say I've never played this remake of VII and am very, very happy to hear about the shard locator. I think it was just after meeting up with Gabo or an island after that I found that I forgot a shard from 2 islands before, that I did NOT know I had forgotten and it took me a few days just to find it. There was not a lot about VII I did not like if I'm to be honest. I like the random encounters and the grind... And also the puzzles of all the Dragon Warriors and Quests I have played. (Not counting 6, 6 can go sit in the corner and die from being forgotten) Dragon Warrior VII was the very first game I ever bought new and was the most expensive (At the time) game I had purchased after Dragon Warrior 4 for 50 or something dollars from a well-missed game store.

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Did you know that there was that one fortune telling woman who can give you hints on where to find the next mandatory shard?

[@trashbirdie]

Great stuff, very informative, nice voice, good channel

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

Thank you (:

[@davejames7135]

Just bought the psx dragon warrior vii last Thursday, great nostalgia

[@TalynWuff]

There were two postgame dungeons on the original. Was kind of obscure how to get the shard, is all.

[@AtomicKirby64]

Nice review, Now I'm off to buy the game!

[@knightvampire2k12]

playstation one..man that brings back yhe memories..I'm definitely loving the remake. one of the main reasons i love my 3ds is that it has a good selection of the jrpg style of games i loved back in the 90s. (now if there was only a lunar 3 I'd be in heaven)

[@frostare]

Hahaha, fingers crossed!

[@danielpintogouveia5862]

I feel the exact same way. I just bought my 3ds last year. and its the best thing i have done as far as gaming goes. So many good oldschool jrpgs on the system. And remakes of classics. Cant waint until Dragon Quest XI :)

[@821lancevance]

hell ya for lunar 3

[@frostare]

821lancevance Never imagined it for a Nintendo console but now I'm gonna start

[@mrbastos]

Thank you for this. I bought the game on launch, because I loved the original and want to support DQ in the states, but wasn't sure when I'd play because I remember the amount of time I invested into it on the PS1. But these updates (for the most part, RIP class system :( ) definitely make me wanna jump into it. I'll have to pop it in when I'm not playing Monster Hunter, while I await FFXV.

[@mrbastos]

oh and subbed :) thanks again for the video

[@raulrojas9253]

Never played the original DQ 7 on the psone i began with 8. and My GOSH The Dragon quest Theme at the end of your video...i cant hear that Theme without criying.

[@Wiseman108]

Sounds like they butchered the intro, I'll pass on this version. The slow build up made the island feel truly isolated and alone which improved the overall narrative in my opinion, and the puzzles of the temple were to make it feel like something truly important was being protected/hidden away. It would have been much better if they kept the same intro and tossed in some slime battles. The game looks far better graphically, but sadly that seems to be the extent of the improvements. It's like how Lunar Silver Star Story (PSX) is still better than Silver Star Harmony (PSP) despite having outdated graphics.

[@frostare]

It's still long and it ACTUALLY gives off that feeling even more than the original. Unless of course if you already know what's going to happen.

[@OdaSwifteye]

The intro sounded just fine to me not that I consider the intro theme to be even remotely worth fretting over. Overture for 8 is the only good one and they really are all the same. I disagree. The original intro unchanged would have made the game too slow for new players. It's back enough when a game has a 2 hour long tutorial but this is even less than that. Original D7 just had you wandering until you figured it out. They clearly got advised on this to the extent to where there was even a 20 hour playthrough made for newbies so they don't get lost or confused. All of this was very smart and the game actually did well with new players.

[@Artimes.]

I feel bad for people that experience lunar with Harmony lol. They just truly do not understand the kind of magic that came from the classic working Designs title. They streamlined all the dungeons, got rid of the over world map, simplified the dialogue and context of the story. Got rid of alot of witty anime humor jokes and replaced the iconic wind nocturne song with something that makes no sense to the story. Not to mention toned the difficulty down considerably where bosses were just a breeze to win. Need i say more??

[@PowerToolRaptor]

Awesome vid! I really want to check this game out! Thanks! :D

[@justinc882]

names of towns and people. I really don't like them getting rid of the first "dungeon" where you find the saints items. The new way just feels weird and out of place. I don't like not being able to run around the rooms with the pedestals, though having them labeled is a nice touch. ( writen before watching) I agree with your video. Will sub.

[@UltimaHolyFlare]

My only disappointment is we can't rename the item bag in the 3ds remake. Of course, if it had been included, I would've had to get creative to work around Nintendo's word censorship.