Dragon Quest Games - RANKED - Worst to Best

Hey folks, welcome to my ranking of the first ten Dragon Quest games, just in time for DQXI's release next week. This video took me over a month to make so it explains why I've been a bit silent lately, but when DQXI comes next week I will begin to resume my livestream schedule with it. Thank you everyone for getting me to 100 subscribers and beyond! I hope to make more vids in the future.

[@sackchief]

Join the Discord to talk with other Dragon Quest fans! discord.gg/paZstqqkBu

[@itslonelytobealone875]

Aye aye sir

[@Radwar99]

Why did you choose the crappy gameboy ports over the NES versions for Dragon Quest 1,2 & 3?

[@romanista9776]

Bro I have an important question....can you tell me which program you use to translate Japanese in game to English? I can't find one ...please?

[@romanista9776]

@algol29 thats the reason why I think DQ 4 is the least engaging out of all...I Also sometimes think the story is very draggy and the events in b/w make no sense.

[@romanista9776]

@algol29 there is a chapter 6 in the NDS version as you know...thats actually the best thing.

[@isamu_17]

I hope they remaster DQ 9. That was my childhood!

[@brettandersen7963]

I do too.

[@duelviper9871]

i tried to like it i truly did but i really do need side characters to brighten up a story where your main character is a mute, it works for the joker/monster DQs since in a pokemon esque game you dont really expect your companions to interact with you

[@jeremyabbott4537]

Stella can only carry the game so far.

[@calumreadle4385]

I agree

[@Haarwyvern]

@@duelviper9871 Yes it was the worst for me. I don't like it. ^^

[@redneckeli9688]

I rememberer playing 9 when I was a kid and I had so many memories, mainly not knowing what to do and dying.

[@sackchief]

Shooting With Eli I have a lot of nostalgia for IX too. Good times.

[@TheBeast-no2qw]

Same this is one of the best games I’ve played so many memories

[@iiP1XL]

I was cold so I remember being badass

[@BaconPinata]

9 was my first game that wasn’t Pokémon. I have so many fond memories of it, including dying over and over to the final boss so I overgrinded until Christmas Eve where I accidentally slaughtered him in a few minutes.

[@slLveRd3M0n]

Ah yes. XI The only game ever which i bought 2 copies of, because i couldnt have 2 saves on 1 card. I remember having missed one Fygg, and being 10 levels above the recommended when facing Corvus, but it was fun. It gets a lot of hate because there are no party members with a good backstory, but i always thought that was kinda great. I got to name em myself, design em myself, make up my own story, which i did. So much time went into this, i even did the dungeons linked with my 2 DS's.. I think i was pretty lonely.

[@torbjornkallstrom2316]

"It includes a wife that you choose yourself" That's the best kind of wife

[@jafarsadagghe5059]

you're right lmao

[@chicoti3]

My kind of wife

[@PresidentPixel]

We get a choice?! Well I’m sold

[@emzkoe3904]

Not always. 😆

[@guilhermemonteiro1998]

Your comment killed me LMFAOOOO

[@HybridAngelZero]

Low key tho, it is amazing what an astonishing achievement DQ IX is on the original DS. Like really, the fully realized 3D world, freely roaming monsters, equipment that shows up on your characters. It's a real deal, AAA game on the original DS. It's wild.

[@grrizzzy7]

I want to buy a ds again just to play this lol looks amazing. Love the art style

[@TheBigBangHannes]

It looked really good. I remember being blown away by the graphics. Also, the fighting felt great. For example, blocking with your shield or getting a critical hit had this awesome slow-mo effect. Or the spells on your mage or sage - the visuals really keept me glued to the screen.

[@AvidBangerInspector]

I still love the game

[@armand4116]

This .

[@dragomegaman3711]

Playing it currently. Definitely one of the best Nitendo DS games

[@christopherwalking419]

Dragon quest 9 is my opinion one of the best ds games ever

[@tharriesfanboy7382]

*the best game ever

[@SlapTchak]

@@tharriesfanboy7382 *the best game of the ds (with the adaptation of Chrono Trigger)

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

@@SlapTchak Arguable, There the world ends with you, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days, GTA, The mario ds games, Sonic Rush games and Pokemon platinum that can be considered the best

[@SlapTchak]

@@dreamcastdazia4753 Yes, It's true (except for GTA, because I don't really like GTA, but it's just my opinion). There's to many great games in DS 😂 I just can't make a top with them, because I love them all.

[@SlapTchak]

@@dreamcastdazia4753 Heroes of Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, which is a such great game, but unknown by some of gamers

[@pandadanda-xc3uq]

DQ9 was my childhood

[@Yusuf-zf5lw]

Same dude

[@jacknewton3067]

Should’ve been higher on the list

[@arieljade1939]

Same! I wore through the ds game card. :D

[@li_lcxndi_il881]

same

[@mariusmax3452]

Same

[@xexe1111]

The party system in IX never bothered me because I felt like I could create my own stories and personalities for the characters

[@xibalbalon8668]

Yeah that's the appeal of being able to create your own parties imo

[@LiorVolf]

Just like Final Fantasy 1 and Dragon Quest 3 I love it

[@hereforbeer303]

When the observatory theme started i got instant goose bumps

[@rileylend3728]

i teared up a bit 😭

[@ranivde6517]

Me too guys 😭😭

[@diobrando666]

@@rileylend3728 me too

[@Lanceolson4586]

my favourite will always be IX. i guess i was one of the few people in the west that actually had 3 other people to play with. probably my favorite gaming experience ever

[@julienmo4730]

Yeah this game is completely awesome i thought it would be the first one

[@ji24722]

I've never played it with other people sadly I'm literally the only person I personally know who's ever played it it 😭😭😭

[@kalli1234]

I played it with my friends to. Multiplayer was the best

[@ajgooner6728]

Exactly the same with me mate, had my brother and next door neighbour to play with which was so much fun!

[@seanm.9942]

Lucky...

[@rainbowflash5937]

Everyone says IX. As expected because it was the first with major ads on screen. VIII was the game that took all my childhood and it was a beautuful game back then. The graphics, the characters and the gameplay. Just fabulous

[@Bashbroder]

I like DQ3 best 😍👌

[@Shadow-vd8ss]

IX was my first DQ game, but after playing all of them from 3-11 (besides 10 because lol no) VIII is definitely the best, but IX is second

[@Jarjarfunk]

Mine is 8 as well

[@ventanu]

I played 8(ps2)​ as a kid but after play it again in 3ds version i don't feel its that great anymore

[@CenturianEagle]

8 is such a fantastic entry in the series, love the orchestral versions of the tracks and the voice acting and characters and overall charm this game has! Combined with pleasing graphics and some good ol’ rpg’ing around, 🤣 (sorry, I know that’s vague, but I didn’t want to sound too serious/like a game review for this whole comment) this game becomes a beloved game that any who play it hold dear to their hearts

[@Cxoxoxo]

Tbh I loved the DQIX party system. It allowed me to use my imagination and create my own backstories and personalities for my characters

[@kiriavatar123]

I did that too

[@marcy3594]

DQVIII Always has been, and forever will be my favorite main series DQ game. Yangus, Jessica, Angelo, Trode, and Medea all have such amazing personalities. Even the Hero, which to me, usually feels like an empty husk in DQ games, feels like an actual person with emotions. And the pure childhood nostalgia I get whenever Yangus says "Cor blimey" will absolutely never get old.

[@LezSpringfield]

That encounter rate tho

[@miguelbranquinho7235]

@@LezSpringfield Not in the 3DS, though.

[@LezSpringfield]

@@miguelbranquinho7235 yeah. I recently played the 3ds version, and it was a much more enjoyable romp. Especially with my better knowledge on what skill trees to fill out.

[@miguelbranquinho7235]

@@LezSpringfield I only played the 3DS version and I love it so much. It's only behind Heavenly Bride on PS2 for me. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with it.

[@Terranigma23]

@@LezSpringfield Exactly, yes the west 3DS version don't have the orchestral soundtrack, but it's so much better in a lot of aspect (no random encounter, two "new" playable characters) :)

[@ScarHydreigon87]

To me, the party system in DQIX is twofold. Yes, it means that you have empty husks for companions with no story or personality, but to me, it allows you to make these companions more of your own and make their own backstories and personalities. And for people who like making their own characters, it's a real treat. And this system was actually what inspired me to take my first dives into OC making and Fanfic writing, something I still do today. So I owe so much to DQIX as a game for inspiring so much creativity in me.

[@sackchief]

Thats a very good point.

[@davidmuhs4590]

it also means you dont have to be stuck with *that one cringey douche bag* character. as an example i love naruto but sometimes its just so painful to watch him stupid cringey crap

[@eugenides04]

Yep! I have great memories of making all my party members into fantasy interpretations of my friends in junior high. There was something really epic about the feeling of taking on this epic journey with them, and added a lot of tension, guilt, or humor to situations where I'd mess up and cause them to die in combat, or when they'd come in clutch and save the whole group. Wonderful game. ^^

[@theguardiandex]

no one like it again..its at 69 likes uou

[@bennygroysman4205]

I literally said this to myself outloud right before finding this comment and am glad to see I'm not the only one who thought so.

[@nahtatrolI]

Could you imagine if they remastered DQ9 to have online multiplayer instead of just local?

[@Dannyboyyay]

Old comment, I know. But I imagine they'd rather make a new game

[@Evilriku13]

@@Dannyboyyay or at least get DQ9 right, the story is a inochreent mess with three ideas that are mashed together and dont feel fluent or part of one story entirely.

[@seanm.9942]

Evilriku13 I’m familiar with the story, don’t worry about spoilers here. What are the 3 separate ideas you’re talking about?

[@christukas]

@@seanm.9942 yeah asking the same. DQ9 is clearly top 3 to me

[@samakiraroyjanssen6326]

@@seanm.9942 i can only think of 2, those being the story of corvus, and the story of what happened (fyggs). though even those tie together quite well.

[@empire0]

Worst to best makes it sound like theres an actual bad DQ game.

[@rokkfel4999]

empire I know it’s odd all of them seem fun and when I look at ff or idk throw a rock and you’ll hit a bad rpg but it seems like it’s been kept tight on the quality of dq games

[@empire0]

@@rokkfel4999 they are all great. 10 probably should have been left out since it's an MMO. Im playing through 11 right now and it's a masterpiece

[@Suedeash]

This. Have yet to dislike a main DQ game.

[@ChrisGorski]

I personally have very little love for DQ 7, I respect that many others don't share my opinion.

[@AftarTheHumble]

Nice Pfp

[@jorda7536]

Dragon Quest 5 is truly one of, if not the, greatest RPGs ever created. If they remake or remaster it, I would pay any price to get my hands on a copy.

[@sackchief]

Agree. It is a masterpiece.

[@Satarack]

How about a movie? Because they made a movie, and are releasing it in August. Japanese only though, but I'm sure someone will get around to fan subbing it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest:_Your_Story

[@hypersphere]

They did remake it. The DS version featured in the video is a remake.

[@dumpling321]

@@hypersphere they also remade it on PS2, and there's a fan translation for it too

[@Amerac133]

The only reason DQ9 had blank slates was cause it was a multiplayer game meant to have a party of 4 friends playing but in every market but Japan that kinda failed

[@DomOfSin666]

Amerac133 Kinda like how the Monsters Joker series never took off in America. I was the only kid in my middleschool who had it, so the only time I could play against actual people was when tournaments were happening. 99% of the people I played against were japenese. Kinda lowkey sorta sucks being a Square fan outside of Japan

[@Gooong]

This is Monster Hunter before it went online.

[@tychu9]

Dirtbike Dom Enix fan* the company is Enix

[@Amerac133]

tychu9 actually it is square enix

[@tychu9]

Amerac133 he said it “sucks being a square fan outside of Japan”. SquareSoft had a more international presence. Enix however did not. We didn’t get the Dragon Warriors for Super Nintendo because Enix didn’t have the financial clout to translate and redevelop Dragon Warrior for the West. Not to mention, they weren’t going to risk porting VI to an obsolete system. N64 was on its way when DQ was out

[@chrischandler889]

Bunch of youngsters in here, which is awesome. This series is for multi generations. I am 38 and got Dragon Warrior 1 when I was around 10. I was hooked. Loved 2,3,4, then finally played 5 and 6 in the early 2000s with the fan translation. Loved them. Then got 7 and eventually 9 then 9. Never once disappointed. Still will pick one to play when I have time.

[@sackchief]

I’m happy to see a lot of fans.

[@cooolpotato]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2 was my first entry - I absolutely loved the remake of the first title for the Game Boy.

[@traviss951]

1+2 then 3 on Gameboy in the late 90’s then 7

[@epicnipple8746]

Same here. I’m doing 7 right now and I still go back through the NES titles frequently just for fun. 4 is really neat with the chapters.

[@NoctLightCloud]

will you get XI too?

[@betarad8888]

"Imagine a game that takes 100 hours to complete." Persona 5:

[@y0av359]

@DejaVoodooDoll Breath of the wild: am I a joke to you

[@llawliet7241]

@DejaVoodooDoll How do you play through osu?

[@betarad8888]

@Ryan DiCristina There's 168 hours in 1 week

[@ltb1345]

DejaVoodooDoll Don't forget Xenoblade Chronicles X. I'm over 100 hours in, and I don't think I'm even close to the end.

[@doomhakuo2107]

Qué RPGs de consola lanzados antes del 2001 (no MMO) podían ofrecer 100 o más horas de juego?

[@kmilojaramillo1878]

I started with DQ IX, and I think is one of the best, it feels magic, and the story, and how you can change the world with your good actions and how the people feels about that, it's just great.

[@waelkarkar7080]

your first dragon quest game is the best dragon quest game, for me it was 8

[@mattdarrock666]

Sorry, but you're half wrong... My first was the original DQ and it's nowhere near my best. The best is DQ8, so you're right, there.

[@michaelpowell5016]

8 was the first I played and my favorite..or was till I bought and started playing 11. Hard to say but they are pretty close in my opinion. Love the characters and the stories.

[@Bjorick]

my first dragon question game was 1, my first as an adult was 8, the best game in my opinion is dq9

[@thewannabemartialartist4613]

JRPGFan20000 explain what makes it so awful? The characters are actually pretty great

[@thewannabemartialartist4613]

JRPGFan20000 haven’t ran into this myself yet. I just got jade and rab. But so far I have enjoyed all the characters. And the story is interesting and keeps me wanting to continue going forward to the next objective to see the next part. Keep in mind that this is my very first DQ. I have not been let down by it either it lives up to all the hype that I have heard about this series and more. I was scared of it being to easy but I just started with draconian quest and did you can’t leave battles and enemies are stronger and it’s added a little challenge to the game that’s makes me want to play more.

[@suwanyi9316]

DQ 9 was my whole childhood. lol never beat the game but all i remember is pimping out my party and slaying monsters. it is far by the most unique dragon quest game by far.

[@glenn233]

Get the legacy boss maps please the boss are from the other games befor it thats why i lile 9

[@thatboikiro]

Yeah I know Corvus was an asshole I failed so many times

[@tylurrxiv7558]

schönes Einfamilienhaus lol just use double up and psych up to 100 tension with gladiator,

[@Midsdead]

Dragon Quest 9 was my favorite game growing up and I'd love a remake. I liked its endless rpg feeling where you could keep going after the end of the story and see even crazier monsters and make yourself stronger and stronger. I loved being able to set up my own team, and I think that the reason they made the main character a mute, like most others games with mute mcs, so that you could immerse yourself into the world. DQ9's world was amazing and being able to make your own choices almost every step of the way let's you really sink yourself into the world instead of watching someone else's story

[@donniboi87]

Dragon Quest XI revitalized my love for JRPGs and helped me through a really dark time last year... Been a fan of your channel since too

[@novafyrarchives1050]

I still play DQ 9 and I still never get old of it

[@sackchief]

It’s great

[@Hanna-du4mo]

Just started it for the like the thousands time

[@SirDavid290]

I still play it too. Gotta get Dragonlord's map.

[@majeh8060]

Yes what I like is(what many people dislike) the party system, you can create the team you want and each time it's a different team there are so many classes

[@davidsimonelli2980]

Why make it number 5 why did one bad thing about it

[@EmiliaLiu]

I started RPG because of DQ5, hands down the best DQ series

[@pablopan4940]

我也同意啊🥰

[@zikriflanery7030]

Can't agree more

[@jefferythibodeaux5573]

Agreed

[@cosmoniums5990]

Emilia Liu I started rpgs because of Pokémon soulsilver I only started my first dragon quest game a few days ago

[@rasmxngo3362]

Cosmoniums Comet how do you describe my life like that ?😂

[@lanreakerele4375]

To those who are Dragon Quest fans, pray for you lot to live in a healthy life and get rich, with no trouble in peace

[@InstrumentManiac]

Your DQ series videos led me to download 1 and it's been so fun to get through. Thanks for the heads up! I totally missed all of this awesome video game music - it's been fun to hear all the classics :)

[@sackchief]

Glad you’re enjoying them. 👍

[@georgzerle1067]

Dragon Quest 9 will always remain in my heart as my favorite game of all. Three cardridges, 12 times played through. Over 1000 hours in the newest one. I gave one of the cardridges to my girlfriend, and she loves it too. I have many games. But Dragon Quest IX is special.

[@diobrando666]

Will always be my favorite as well. The first game I ever played and I still go back and play it some.

[@9S_eto]

I agree that the party members in DQ9 feel like empty husks, but I think it adds way more to the replay value of the game because you can have a totally different group each playthrough. In DQ11 however you have set classes for the group which (for me at least) gets boring after 2 or 3 playthroughs so I still like the DQ9 system more.

[@sackchief]

True

[@e2011ugdia]

@@sackchief can you befriend Monsters in dq6?

[@maxr.9547]

I don't know if this happens also with the English version, but in the Italian-subtitled edition of Dragon Quest V many villagers in the in-game world speak with one regional dialect of my country, resulting in even more admirable characterizations. Aaah, I will always adore this ✨masterpiece✨ (absolutely not merely a videogame!)

[@witchfindergeneral5366]

My first was DQIX, and really loving it, and come back to it many times because of my playing time is on and off. And still the best for me, haven't played the others though. The customization is what makes me hook up to the game easily, flexible party making, freedom manipulation of the stats of your character. I don't mind the grinding phase of the game, its great and satisfying.

[@aerialwolf]

Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels of the Sky was the best, hands down

[@dankshark1226]

Finally someone know what they're talking about

[@tuny1480]

I think that this oppinion is not very common but i agree, to me its one of the best games i ever played

[@lionclan4575]

its the first one i played and i LOVED it!!!!

[@UnifiedEntity]

Barely any memorable characters....and its the best? Lol nah.

[@pauley7515]

Yeah for real man

[@micromaphia9843]

The 3DS version of DQ8 fixes the slow battles and adds some more characters to battle with, which is fuckin rad

[@sackchief]

Micro Macro Yeah, the iOS version isn’t too shabby either.

[@micromaphia9843]

sackchief Right now I have like $20 on my Android and Im thinking of getting 5 on there cuz I bought 3 beforehand and I'm enjoying the controls a lot, actually. How does it feel on phone?

[@sackchief]

Micro Macro It feels great on phones, very streamlined interface, good controls. It’s also a port of the DS version, so you know you’re getting the full package.

[@georgesorosthenazi903]

But it's also censored

[@georgesorosthenazi903]

@@micromaphia9843 I have 8 on my phone and it's perfect to me

[@Yasuzume7]

In my opinion DQ 6 got massively underrated. For me it was one of the first games I finished, and I got sucked into its world. I find its story to be much more interesting than for example the second game and the ninth game, and some plot twists were played really well. I think it should be getting more attention :)

[@shadowreaver23]

6 is better than 7 for sure

[@isidorodaviddoro1920]

Currently playing the game and i disagree,Dragon Quest 6 is mediocre when you take into consideration the masterpiece that is Dragon Quest 5,the dungeons are long and maze like with many dead ends this coupled with the high encounter rate means that the game becomes a slog. The story is a confusing mess going from the real world to the dream One without any heads up,i honestly could not understand many of it's twists due to it Being confusing and it's bad translated dialogue by square Enix. The characters are not very good so they are forgettable,in battle carver (is this his name?)is the ONLY party member that does good damage the others are super underwelming so i don't feel like my characters are evolving. Overall Dragon Quest 6 won't leave any impression on anyone since everything that it does is better in other games.

[@shadowreaver23]

@@isidorodaviddoro1920 6 is definetely the weakest one out of the zenithian trilogy, but it's still a decent game.

[@rpgranked]

6 is def my favorite of the Zenithian Trilogy! It's awesome!

[@ChronoKatie]

Wow, this was an incredible ranking! I really want to play more Dragon Quest games (Only played 8,9,11) as a huge Chrono Trigger fan, and this got me hyped ^_^

[@allenhines480]

70-90% of comment section: Dragon Quest IX was my first Dragon quest game.

[@jamiehoward6505]

It's all nostalgic. That game is terrible

[@grizius4123]

@@jamiehoward6505 nah man it was good

[@greyscaleadaven]

@@jamiehoward6505 ??? Its one of the newer releases in the series so how can it be nostalgic lmao, I liked it because it had so much more depth then the other releases in terms of everything you could do. 100% this game then come back and tell me that the others have a third of the content DQ9 has.

[@b4thegalaxy780]

DQ VI was mine.

[@oongaboonga9481]

Well its bc here on the *west world* the only games most people played where DC IX & DC XIII and it was bc those ganes are in the literal 2 most selled consoles till this time, the PS2 and NDS. Sorry for bad english.

[@jonahlee9799]

I’m honestly so surprised (and glad) that I’m not the only one who grew up with DQ IX. I would endlessly restart the game and beat Corvus and then restart it again. Personally, I quite like the party customization feature

[@tychu9]

Ricedragon I didn’t think I would get old this quick. When I first read the old man by the castle’s line in Dragon Warrior III “ I used to adventure when I was your age!” I thought I had 40 more years. Turns out it was 19. I had just graduated college in 2009 playing DQ IX. And you’re over here growing up on it. Deleting save files didn’t help you keep the store handout world quests though did it?!?!

[@waluigithicc3787]

I was so happy to see VII at #2. I feel like people look over it because of the overly long plot and different art design. VII is probably just one of my most favorite games in general and can mix really convey emotion. For example, doing altreades abbey after losing Kiefer really emphasized the pain of losing him, or another example being seeing how towns held up after you saved them from disasters, with some of them holding grim futures. Thank you for putting 7 so high up :)

[@sackchief]

Glad you agree, and good insight.

[@ReloadedK]

DQ VIII is the only reason I still play with my ps2. It's a masterpiece. It helped me get through tough times as a kid and it will always be my most loved game. Thanks dragon quest, for bringing me so much happiness even to this day

[@link645]

in my opinion 9 ist the best of the dq series

[@yokonakajima75]

5 is considered the best in the series.

[@fredrickbutts2392]

It's FF7 of DQ it's good but it's no 6.

[@jaredmartin7040]

8 is the best

[@througheverything]

The music was amazing, the story was sad and compelling and I loved making my own character. 10/10 game in my opinion.

[@tenkuken7168]

DQV is the best in story for me also u can marry 3 girls

[@aurel6401]

Dragon Quest 9 was my first RPG 😂. I felt so nostalgic when you showed it 😂

[@raijoukonishi9868]

My first game was DQXI. Yes, I know I am lame, but it was the best game I had ever played. Now that DQB2 is coming out, I’m planning on getting it.

[@lucifermorningstar8562]

It's my first one too. Absolutely loved it.

[@theobscured_one]

Lucifer Morningstar Same here fantastic game

[@johnnyscifi]

Drsgon Quest 11 is a great place to start tho... Prior to playing 11, I had only played 1-3, and finished the first one...:)

[@peliparado94]

The 3DS version of DQ7 looks so beautiful. Easily my favorite in the series. The only downside to it is its painfully slow start. It takes 15-20 hours just to unlock the class system, although it makes it that much more rewarding when you finally do, and the game is 100 hours long easily. Also, the limited character models for NPCs are a bit of a downer since NPCs look the same in every town you go. Regardless, the game more than makes up to it with its stellar writing, giving each of them a unique personality and motivation. Truly an underapreciated gem.

[@sackchief]

It’s great

[@ultraness]

I'm still surprised that people keep taking 100 hours or more to finish DQVII. Both times I played it, I finished in around 70 hours.

[@buildinasentry1046]

@@ultraness to be fair, i talk to every NPC, a few times over. When ever there's a new event that happens, i want to see the unique dialogue lol. Taking that out of the equation i would probably also drop a good amount of hours off

[@gevodanl7082]

Wtf dragon quest 9 #5 ? But you are forgiven with dragon quest 5 #1.

[@phxrxmxnx]

Dragon quest 9 is sooooo beautiful yup.

[@cassiuss8007]

Yaas 5 is definitely my best game, partly for nostalgia but also for that amazing storyline, interesting quirks with recruiting monsters, and the character development

[@GSS1Sirius]

10:19 is actually a big reason why I really liked that game. Having only a set number of characters to play as and none that "sits on the bench" is an aspect I really like because you get to know all characters equally and battles becomes a lot more fun unlike having a plethora of characters to choose from which *will* make some of them just sit out there and get forgettable. Too many cooks and all that. More RPGs should just have enough characters that are allowed in battle at the same time in my opinion. They all get more memorable that way.

[@Sn0oping]

Your video is getting love from the algorithm, you deserve it man. Well-edited and interesting content from smaller youtubers is always good to see.

[@sackchief]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@notspartalulz]

So glad to see my personal favorite, 7, so high on the list! That game is not afraid to mess with player expectations in a billion ways, and the way you were focused on solving one landform at a time forced you to get more well acquainted with each area than in most rpgs. Also how you would go back in time never quite knowing what to expect was always such a rush. I was also surprised by how much I loved Maribel as a character. Her brat archtype is usually annoying to me, but I think she always got on my good side because it always seemed like she just wanted to feel included.

[@GTSN38]

It was a great game. I played it 4 or 5 times since release. Totally replayable

[@Toriksta-]

Dragon Quest VI was what made me enter the series, despite what people said about it, I found it pretty great for a DS game, I liked the story a lot, the characters and their wide arrange personalities were such a great add to the game. The only bad thing in the game that i agree from what the video said, were the blandness of the cast, a bit predictable IMO. Dragon Quest 9 is the best DQ I've ever played, both visually and story like, its grindy as hell tho lol, but I didn't care, I didn't mind grinding as long as the story was good and worth it, and boy did it surprise me!

[@GTSN38]

I played the snes version. 6 was awesome, who says anything bad about it obviously doesn't know good games

[@Sagite]

I really disagree with "DQ III"'s low placement. It's a very solid game and one of the best RPGs of all time. On the other hand I couldn't agree more with your thoughts for "DQ V".

[@mikanlin]

I totally agree. Not only DQ3 is amazing for introducing me to this series but also my personal pick from all RPGs I've played so far.

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

3 is great! Also I can have an all girl team and that's cool

[@mikanlin]

@@MegaKirbySuperstar I created a log with that and damn, I feel good. 🤣💕

[@nicolaslopez3987]

Imho DQ3 is way to low in this ranking, and DQ10 as well. The only downside of DQ10 is the lack of localization and it being hard to play out of Japan.

[@helloken]

My first DQ that I remember playing was 5, back when it was the newest in the series. The one I was most impressed with and feel I enjoyed the most is 8. Been waiting for a full open world dragon quest since then and even 11 is not quite there for me. The level of polish and completeness in 8 truly impressed me. For a PS2 game, the graphics were stunning, and I'm a huge fan of the vibrant colors and world it creates. For a JRPG fan, and especially for a Dragon Quest fan, 8 is a must play. Even better, with emulation you can play it with much higher resolution graphics!

[@randallrutherford1384]

11 is not as good as 8 for you?

[@DonCabbage]

Dragon quest 9 is easily the best. Creating all your characters, the changing of classes? The end game grottos giving u limitless end game? C'mon now

[@femimark5021]

Making them sweet god characters by abusing drugs 😗👌

[@littlenoodlepie7096]

without a doubt. i feel people cared too much about not having set party members, seriously though the post-game content will forever be unbeatable by any RPG. And the class system and endless abilities along with the actual strategy involved was just unsurpassable. DQ11 really made me realize how packed DQ9 was tbh

[@jjay24200]

@@littlenoodlepie7096 Having set party members is half the reason i play these games

[@airdrighmor1439]

That's a weird looking 4.

[@honeydew3552]

@@littlenoodlepie7096 I haven't played 9 but if what he said in the video is true about the characters not having personality like a set character or being involved with the story as much I can definitely imagine not liking them

[@003SONE]

8 is my favourite! I need a ps4 remaster! ❤

[@tychu9]

003SONE get the 3DS version then

[@marcy3594]

@@tychu9 3DS version just doesn't have the same feel as playing it on a PlayStation

[@amso7169]

@@marcy3594 But it has tons of improvements like no random encounters

[@marcy3594]

@@amso7169 I never really found random encounters that bad. Especially considering that you get spells and items to eliminate them.

[@KunjaBihariKrishna]

Too bad the mobile version is so shit

[@Flynnick]

Dragon Quest IX is one of my favorite game ever. I can remember grinding for hours just to get a few levels in the plains of batsureg as well as choosing equipment only caring if the character looked badass xD I only played once with a friend... unfortunately my parents didn't want to make a 3 hours trip just so I could play with someone xD

[@sackchief]

It’s got to be one of my favorite DS games. A lot of good memories and the multiplayer was cool.

[@tsunazenithia9921]

wow so much people saying that DQ IX is their fav, i suppose its just because it was their first DQ

[@Thankyouforyoursupport]

Tsuna Zenithia or because it’s there favorite like just let people have a opinion and fuck off

[@JohnKitterman]

Thanks for the passionate video. It was most certainly appreciated.

[@beautyeyes7365]

I love when games have companions follow you around in the map, feels more immersive. I just got into this series thanks to DQ11, so I’m going to try some more.

[@axelalexius6927]

Dragon Quest 9 was the first game ever that really hit me in the feels. The Wight Knight, Catarrhina, Corvus and Serena, the entire thing just make me sad yet happy.

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Saying there's a worst DQ game is like saying there's a bad drop of water in the ocean.

[@sackchief]

Dolphinboi I completely agree.

[@bryanx0317]

LMAO. But cmon... i was alive when DQ1 was made and even I hate that much grinding with no plot lol

[@zaydraco]

Completely agreed! Although people will always have their favorites based on which one started it all or any special moment going through someones life. All the dragon quest keep the same essence that identifies the series. That is why until dq 8 the franchise did not change much. Though dai no dobouken is my personal favorite

[@globalistgamer6418]

Eh... from 2 onwards this is one of the most consistently good series of all time, however DQ1 is quite mediocre, and DQ10 (if it counts as a real DQ game) is outright bad.

[@SlapTchak]

@@bryanx0317 C'mon, you can finish DQ 1 in litterally 7 hours 😂😂

[@cloudstrifex88]

DQ6 gets so much hate it makes me sad. I think it's really good despite all of its shortcomings. The job system itself had me hooked from the beginning though I will say the battle count requirements are definitely too grindy. Overall I had a lot of fun with it and would say it's better than 1, 2, and 7 for sure.

[@kzgc8y3n]

Well edited and very well put together. Bravo

[@ken9115]

DQ9 for me, having that game on 3ds would be epic. My favorite game, I enjoyed making my own party characters a lot. I still need to get the fifth one for ds.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

The fifth one is the best for me so far. I just played 6 and 7

[@key2theuniverse713]

I've played a few Dragon Quest games and all are fantastic, but none can compare to Dragon Quest 9 it was the best game for the Nintendo DS and has aged very well. Like every game it has its imperfections however the game is so good that you can just ignore them.

[@davis2145]

ImGonnaBeTheVeryWorse, SkyrimPlayer!! I really liked that game too but got bored from the non-existent party dialogue

[@TheTeletrap]

I remember seeing a bunch of ads for DQ9 when I was younger, so I eventually got it. It was my first taste of an RPG and I’ve been hooked on RPGs since then.

[@eareboucas]

Wow! I'm watching this for the first time now, roughly a year later, and you now have WAY more than a hundred subscribers. Nice job!

[@sackchief]

Thanks!

[@tyleranderson3178]

When I was little, I played DQ8 with my grandpa and it was really my only exposure to any Japanese culture or games. I really love this game and tear up listening to the sound track to this day

[@nansmeunier3250]

I only played DQ9 but I'm waiting for the 11 which will come out on the switch 6 days after my birthday. Also hearing you makes me happy.

[@sackchief]

Glad you like it 👍

[@vid._.5775]

I played DQ9 and DQheros i think but im also waiting for 11 for switch!

[@user-gi2mn5yf5j]

Old story about DW1 early to mid 90s - My dad, grandpa (rip), and myself used to sit down every Saturday and take turns sharing the same adventure and pass the controller to the next guy every time we saved with Imperial scrolls of Honor. DW1 will always be his best. There was no worst because he didn't want to play a different game, he wanted his Dragon Warrior.

[@Keyound]

Dragon Quest, three, four, and five were the most slept on and the best IMO... I grew up on DQ5 I’ve been playing that shit since I was six. Bruh I got my first and the first DS and my brother bought me DQ5 and said, “Who’re you gonna marry?” And I was confused af and then I beat the game and said, “I made three files and married them all.”

[@dumpstercat2229]

As a kid I beat dq9 like 100 times and put 300+ hours in it haha

[@Tromatized]

Beating it 100 times ? Do you mean going back to the final boss a hundred times ? What ?

[@mohsinhussain3809]

with 300+ hours... means 3+ hours per playthrough... quite short a game it seems...

[@dumpstercat2229]

@@mohsinhussain3809 it just depends in your knowledge of the game, and how quickly u know u can progress. My first playthrough was probably 8 -9 hours I think

[@doughnut5945]

Yh same my current save has 2000 hours

[@dumpstercat2229]

@@doughnut5945 nice. Ya here recently I have been having to play ot on an emulator,.but I've been getting back into it lol

[@tristandell]

My favorite game in the series is 9, but it's really cool seeing your picks. I guess I'm a bit biased because 9 was the first in the series that I played, but still! You've convinced me to play 5, it looks dope! Thanks!

[@bivisbuns]

DQ4 is my favorite and also the SNES bundle of touched up DQ1+2 make both of those much more enjoyable (having a button that automatically chooses the correct action for your situation, DOOR, TALK, etc.) Plus the short length makes them easily digestible. Taking the context of the original releases into account though; I say DQ4 reigns supreme. Huge cast of interesting party members, awesome villain, experimental / engaging story structure - not to mention it provides context for Torneko's spinoff titles which are excellent and interesting in their own right. I've watched this vid at least 10 times though, thanks for the work SackChief, you rule

[@bryanthebaldbull3630]

I'm glad your video came up, I got 1, 2, 3, and 4 beaten a few times. I'm almost done with 5 now which I love! I guess next is 9, I was thinking about 6 but naa

[@MRSL4CK3R]

You don’t understand how happy I was to hear you say dq5 as number 1 I beat it so many times it was honestly one of if not the best game I’ve ever played

[@welcometowallys8158]

I grew up with dragon quest... ROCKET SLIME, A underrated classic. 9 was also great Pun rating 10/10 But no seriously I freaking love Rocket Slime, one the best spin of games of all time

[@slimevagrant]

Hell yeah! That was actually the first Dragon Quest game I played and is still one of my favorite games of all time. Shame the sequel never got localized.

[@HeroG9000]

Yeah rocket slime is the shit

[@KIDLACROIX420]

With DQMJ1 as my first game, it was awesome going from slaying slimes to playing as the monsters, making a crew/tank, etc. Such a sick game with an even cooler concept

[@DomOfSin666]

Joshua Graham Rocket Slime was always my go to during car rides. I must’ve driven my parents crazy with all the noises XD

[@cyburn9986]

Monster joker is underrated as well imo

[@jakenastysnake]

I was a late bloomer to the DQ series. Started out with DQ 8 on the 3DS last year and loved it. Played DQ 7 afterward, now playing DQ 11. Loved them all.

[@lupvirga]

Would like to point out that having custom characters for your party is NOT outdated, it's a matter of taste. Some of us like to customize all of our party members, and, while we don't get characterization we can make up for it with our own minds. Not to mention Dragon quest 9 had a multiplayer system where you can play through the entire campaign together, so, there's a reason for it.

[@sackchief]

I can understand that.

[@NoctLightCloud]

DQIX is so fun when you have someone to play it with! Best offline multiplayer experience I've had in a game, since you basically play a complete RPG together.

[@blubastud]

DQ 8 is the shit, that was the best, should have been #2 at least

[@blubastud]

@mastercilander I know what I said, but as a side note because of this and other videos I went and picked up 7 just to see what the fuss was about, lol. I'll check back and let you guys know if I change my mind, lol.

[@duelviper9871]

@@blubastud good luck it really doesnt hold your hand as much as modern rpgs but on the flipside if you know what your doing with the job system you become MAJORLY OP

[@yanisokamisensei327]

Noob comment, XI is not better than VIII in anyway. The VIII has a better soundtrack than XI and also VIII is more difficult, which makes it more interesting. As for the VII..... This is a game that at best equals the VIII, I challenge you to find one thing in it that surpasses it

[@gungyeon6208]

@@yanisokamisensei327 lol I dare you to play DQXI on draconian mode like how i beat it. It's beyond DQVIII difficulty.

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

@@yanisokamisensei327 XI is better than VIII in every way except music and party member interactions.

[@rober4]

Ive had this video on my recommended feed for months. I'm gonna watch it now

[@henriqmoraes11]

Very enjoyable and helpful video! I wanted to buy a Dragon Quest game for my tablet, but I couldn't really decide on which one... It's gonna be easier now to do it. :-)

[@sackchief]

Glad it helped

[@isaiahrogge]

Dragon Quest 9 is by far my favorite Dragon Quest game

[@GanRPG]

DQIX was my entry into the series, and I loved every minute of it. I'm still wanting to play as many as I can.

[@zuperzoniko6365]

You have come far Chief! 😁👍

[@CenturianEagle]

This is a good video and I love to come back to it to try and figure out which game I should play next. However, I do think dq6 is underrated and is personally one of my favourites. If anyone who’s played it remembers that bed sidequest with the kid who was bedridden 😢. 8 is my favourite though, and I think I’m gonna try and get my hands on 9 next, (can’t play 11 unfortunately, don’t have a ps4)

[@KaysSNaah]

Dq 5 is the best

[@FilipeFelagund]

Was my favourite until I play DQ11.

[@evandov]

Yup.

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

@@FilipeFelagund Same. 11 is my fav DQ game ever. Now DQV is in 2nd place

[@9shadesofkai581]

Yes it is

[@rupturedsky776]

Salty Smash fans be like “ALL GAMES ARE EQUALLY BAD”

[@AwesomeGirl-du7nd]

I grew up with DQ 9, and man was it amazing! I wish that they either would rework it for the current systems, or try to make their future games have the same customization so I can have more fun with my options.

[@maec636]

DQ9 was my first ever ds game and has been my favorite for the past 10 years, I honestly thought everyone else forgot about it, so it's really fun to see that there are a lot of people who remember it and love it in the comments!

[@DVal-bl7hm]

To be honest, I wasn't expecting to see DQ VII so high on the list. I agree it's an excellent game, though. Cor how much content it has, it has a minimal amount of filler, a solid battle system, and amazing party chat. One of my favorites games, for sure.

[@ukcubes4647]

9 was my first, got at least 4 game finished with at least 150 hours in each,and now own 2 copies so I can have a run with an optimal build, but I have put at least 600 hours into the game and I fckn love it

[@danielkrucekjr.4439]

Fair on the DQ IX stuff about the companions. I just like the trade system where you can change your class by going to the abbey. Super awesome because you get sage right before the last fight, and you can power level sage before the last fight and breeze through it with literally 3 sages and a priest. So much fun.

[@Baroth666]

45 Years old been playing DQ since my Nes days. I enjoyed most of them, (but to be honest, but I can't see myself playing the original Nes versions again today, still have them too, as well as the Jp versions) . Rambling aside, my top 3 were VII, VIII, IX all were amazing. (just realised they are all in order too!) I remember playing IX on my DS in the underground on my way to work, then whilst having my coffee and cigarette before starting work, then at lunchtime, then on my way back home...and hours into the night until I had finished it.

[@ZeonicZaku1-Zeon_Grunt_Suit]

Along with a lot of the top comments, I'd agree that DQ9 is the best. It's what made me appreciate RPGs, I still vividly remember the day my brother got the game and how jealous I was watching him, me and my Mom went to big lots and found out my brother got the last one. So we drove to a big lots about an hour away (yeah we went there I was a broke kid) and after we paid the 10 dollars I felt such a rush of excitement when I booted up my DS lite on the ripped leather of or half running sedan. I'm glad that DQ9 Is on my roster of nostalgic games of my childhood along with other masterpieces like Classic Star Wars BF 2, Yu-Gi-Oh GX Tagforce 1, and Pokemon Platinum and Soul Silver.

[@wiedergaenger]

Man did we have we exact same childhood? Feels good to know people grew up with the same stuff as I did

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

Great list. I guess its a bit cliché, but imo Dragonquest 8 is the best in the franchise and one of the best JRPGs on the PS2. I loved the gameplay and even the difficulty.. And it was a difficult game especially after the first Dhoulmagus fight (White Wind anyone?)

[@sackchief]

DQVIII is fantastic. It’s definitely my favorite PS2 game.

[@iceboiii4909]

i played this time for like 4 times already and last time i defeated it like after 45 hours in lvl 43... the only part that realy is hard I think is the dragovain path

[@ahmedabdeddaim7065]

Tu es francais ?

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

@@ahmedabdeddaim7065 no

[@AscendedBeyond]

Imma be honest with you I prefer DQ 11 Itz a mastapeece

[@krispyjoestar4442]

DQ 9 has such a special place in my heart for being mt first Dragon quest game, hearing that music really tugged my at my heart strings. I really hope it gets a remake someday! I will buy it, no matter what console it come out on!

[@monster25man]

yo dude, great job on this list what sells me on a game is not only the great gameplay, but also the music could you possibly make a best dragon quest music video someday? cause I don't know where to start

[@sackchief]

Glad you enjoyed it. I can definitely add that to the list of ideas.

[@FlopperWorshipper]

My favorite game in the series is 6, while I know that it's not everyone's top pick, it was my first dragon quest, even my first rpg and my love for that game will never fade, maybe it's due to some form of nostalgia but I still love it.

[@ojijiojinavi5997]

me too. i dont get the people who say ix is the best, for me vi is the best

[@lucio-1090]

VIII > V > XI > VI > VII > IV > III > IX > I > II It's sad that i'll never get to play X, from what i heard it has so much content and stories... it's also the peak of Sugiyama's work IMO, VIII and IX have my favorite soundtracks in the series and listening to X's orchestral soundtrack is so enjoyable... Remembrances from VIII and Angelic Land from IX (the one you used in your video) are my favorite tracks in the series. You should make a ranking for the spin offs! Great video.

[@sackchief]

Lucio Lorenzutti Glad you enjoyed the video! A ranking of spinoffs is definitely in the works as soon as I get some time.

[@catelfpoland8717]

This video is direct answer to question ive asked myself, 1min ago, thanks man! :D so great to be part of global conciesness xd