Why Dragon Quest Makes The Perfect JRPG Comfort Food

[@stervr2153]

Dude this my KZbin comfort food. It’s just a good place to come chill

[@pattyofurniture694]

Truly!

[@jumaanecabrera8091]

Facts bro. After a long day this channel is the best to sit back, chill, and enjoy some RPG goodness

[@Chummy8]

This channel and SNES Drunk are my go-tos when I just want to chill.

[@antdroge]

That Toonami style intro is so good every time.

[@fattiger6957]

I think one important thing that westerners should realize is that Dragon Quest was THE jrpg in Japan. Much more popular than Final Fantasy. It wasn't the first Japanese rpg (Nihon Falcom was making rpgs before DQ1) but it did innovate the aspects of what we now recognize as a traditional jrpg. Culturally, DQ is very important to Japan.

[@Autotrope]

It's basically the start of the genre not because it's necessarily the first but because the term JRPG didn't exist at the time, and for a while they were referred to as "Dragon Quest Clones"

[@Terranigma23]

Exactly! Dragon Quest 3 Remake will sell a LOT overall more than FFVII Rebirth and FFXVI .

[@xavierandaluz]

My favorite dragon quest is the fifth one, what I like the most about it is the story.

[@GamingBroductions]

The story in that one is top notch and easily one of the best in the series if not the best. I’m playing through it right now and it’s still crazy how uniquely it approached the story

[@Dominicn123]

5th is the best story, but 9th has my favorite, as the main story is weak but the side stories are all wholesome and warm af lol it leaves an impression

[@thegamersician]

SUPER hyped to try the DQ remaster dropping. I absolutely adore DQ XI, and that game feels totally like the equivalent of JRPG comfort food. It was just so classic feeling. I haven't played any other DQ games, so the remake is looking real enticing. About to sit down with a bagel and my coffee for the AM... what a timely vid! Always great to see a new upload from the fellas.

[@aryllies]

Agreed with many other people here. This channel is also my KZbin comfort food. From RPG fans for RPG fans. Keep up the good work.

[@GamingBroductions]

We love to hear that, thank you. Will do 💯

[@TrevorClifford-Film]

Akira Toriyama 💔

[@GamingBroductions]

The undisputed GOAT 💯

[@vianabdullah2837]

I've only played through all of XI quite recently but I can't deny that there is an undeniable charm to the games. It's not the type of RPG to give you a tutorial or cutscene every 5 seconds. All of the mechanics are intuitive but have enough depth to sustain the runtime.

[@palody_en-ja]

Yeah as much as I love Persona, it feels like the tutorial never ends since they keep adding different mechanics to the game.

[@toledochristianmatthew9919]

With a lot of jrpgs that can get outright depressing and hostile stories, Dragon Quest like that one series you know what to expect and still be surprised with its quality and its wholesome and hopeful themes.

[@Misa_Susaki]

I love how DQ also has depressing stories in it, but it presents it in such a human and careful way. I mean, I'm playing DQ 3 again right now and without spoiling too much, there is a double suicide that has a huge impact on certain characters. It's an extremely sad tale, but the world moves on around it. As morbid as it sounds, you can't stop moving forward because of that event. You have to continue to work against evil. I love how DQ teaches us to deal with grief. ❤

[@Frionelz]

Mana series too

[@michaelp4122]

This post and replies really sum up DQ well. You never expect to like DQ as much as you do, and then Sylvando comes along and the whole family wants to play.

[@abdullahigurhan5465]

Dragon Quest can be surprisingly dark. My favorite is DQ5 and the protagonist went through a lot to say the least.

[@antonyjames4698]

Dragon Quest gives me the same feeling your intro does lol, nostalgia and comfort.

[@GamingBroductions]

lol hell yeah we love to hear that

[@burrahobbit]

This recommendation popped up right as I sat down with a bowl of noodles, so that was perfect

[@GamingBroductions]

KZbin does deliver sometime. Hope you enjoyed the vid 👍

[@willywitchdoctor]

They really are cozy. The stories aren't all to complicated but can still be heartwarming. The combat and levelling system are as basic as you can get with a jrpg but still have that addictive feeling. My entry into DQ was DQ9 on the DS. As a kid i probably spent more time trying to replicate dragon ball characters than actually playing the game

[@mara434]

The intro has some of the best RPG's ever made. All those moment were special to me too. Rudy's bandana waving in the breeze, ect ect...Awesome!

[@Dragonmist19X]

The subtle editing with the 4:3 aspect ratio games is so good. Having the system logo on the left and something extra on the right. I didn't notice it that much at first until you got to the DQ8 footage and it was just...so good.

[@ZachJersey]

Played my first DQ game around this time last year and I loved it. Now I search for the old DS games every time I go to a retro shop, and I regret not getting into it when the games were cheaper.

[@RwnEsper]

I haven't played all of the DQ games, but I always enjoy the ones I play. Thanks for this little love letter, Bros!

[@GamingBroductions]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@mjdf122]

Awesome you’re back in action always appreciate your work

[@GamingBroductions]

Appreciate you watching 👊

[@nickrispoli2532]

You’re preaching to the choir here. Your channel has become the DQ standard of other JRPG YT channels. Keep up the great work over there!

[@yitget2]

That DQ collection is dope

[@GamingBroductions]

Thank you 💯

[@megasoniczxx]

There is something nice about the prospect of a series never changing much but having something unique for each entry. While it would be nice to see the developers branch out and do more things (cause I 100% believe the guys who make these games could make anything they do with this genre stand out), the fact that they don't is good for the people who have been long time fans of the series and are happy just the way it is. It honestly makes me a bit envious since I really wish we had this kind of commitment from other JRPG series' that I used to be a fan of.

[@chrisdiokno5600]

In theory it can be because sticking to a formula can be a double edged sword, with some seeing it as a lack of innovation and stagnation

[@Rjmusic257]

Another great one. I love the food montage at the end lol. Thanks guys.

[@betterinsodapop]

Hope you guys had fun in Japan. Old school JRPGs are for sure my vid game comfort food. So glad we live in an era with FF Pixel Remasters and the DQ 2D HD remakes. Now if we could only get an FFT remake/remaster.

[@OBITOMAJIN]

Your whole channel is chill vibes bro I love it man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤝🏾

[@NateTube]

Love the collection and by far my favorite JRPG series! Thank you for this 🙌

[@gustavomenezes12]

i really really love dragon quest, thanks for making a video about this amazing series.

[@GamingBroductions]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@donguapo7862]

You got the best intro/theme song on KZbin

[@chkbkko7431]

The boys are back at it again, great vid gamingbros, though i'm a bit tired out of jrpg's currently. your Vibes are unmatched so i keep on watching

[@GamingBroductions]

Really appreciate that, comments like this help reassure us that we shouldn’t be afraid to branch out a bit here and there as hopefully there are others like you who will still watch for the vibes regardless of the exact topic being about JRPGs exclusively or not

[@ryansorrentino2782]

Great video legends 👍🏻 awesome collection too 👌

[@GamingBroductions]

Thank you on both accounts 💯

[@zoricgames]

Gaming Broductions is the perfect JRPG channel comfort food.

[@GamingBroductions]

We appreciate that 💯

[@thewanderingstruggler8601]

Amazing video, dude. I can’t wait for the Atlus Part 2 video. That’s gonna be lit fr. But I imagine it’s gonna be a bit of work too so take your time man. Every video you make is comfort food for us JRPG enjoyers on KZbin. 😁

[@kevint3613]

🎉🎉🎉 another great video! It’s always a good time here!

[@wildndetroit]

That intro is 🔥. Gives me nostalgic toonami midnight run vibes

[@Aqua_Xenossia]

For me, while the stories in the series usually don’t blow anything else out of the water, the journey itself and especially the writing are what keep it fresh, keep it incredible. It’s never too serious, but never without drama and sadness(especially DQ V, holy shit). I also appreciate that for DQ XI S(and also the 3DS port) an entire recreation of the game in the style of the DS remakes was done, and can be played, effectively doubling the entire adventure! That’s serious dedication, and I’m glad that the series has never lost sight of itself.

[@keeweetv5521]

The remake has been great so far. I've waited until now to play 3 and it's been worth the wait

[@GamingBroductions]

Love to hear that. I beat DQ3 awhile ago but it’ll be great to revisit it as it’s been some time

[@Zrowitflo54]

Here for the awesome takes on RPGs, but stay for the puppers journey at the end. Love this channel so much.

[@Rando1975]

Nice Dragon Quest collection!

[@GamingBroductions]

Thank you!

[@JMrealgamer]

It’s the quintessential RPG that must be played. It’s hard to hate. It’s the 1st ever JRPG on the NES that paved the way for so many others.

[@zackp1717]

I'll never forget seeing the art for Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 and Dragon Warrior 7 on the PS1, and INSTATLY being drawn to it. That Toriyama art style is too strong

[@bconstantine1181]

This is a very good point that I can relate to. For example, I've been dying for a modern yet traditional Mega Man remaster. & although I was never a Metroid fan, simply because I was to young to understand the game back when I had an SNES, Metroid Dread is one of my fav games of all time simply because it's a modern day traditional Mega Man type game. Love the vid bro!

[@grapes9h5]

So true. The essence of Dragon Quest is this. Which is not say that’s all I come to it for, far from it. But it is true.

[@GamingBroductions]

Yep, it always hits the spot when you need it to

[@koimaster]

Great video as always

[@mrericanderson]

oh hell yeah, love it every time they drop a vid

[@GamingBroductions]

Thanks for watching as usual man 👍

[@CenturianEagle]

So true! I love dragon quest so much. Dq11 was in my opinion as close to a perfect game as you can get!

[@HustlerHorstRuediger]

DQ11 had it all - only thing that bothered me was how stupid MC was in some situations. 😄

[@CenturianEagle]

@@HustlerHorstRuediger haha- who was MC again? 😅

[@lightwarrior1264]

I like your Dragon Quest collection brother.

[@Broseftoast]

Ahhh yeeee a gaming broductions video, I got this and the Tyson Jake Paul fight and done with work… this is a nice Friday 👍. Hope you’re doing well bro!

[@PassionFlame64]

I still love the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th titles the most. Dragon Quest has always been my favorite JRPG game. Even the Monsters series is amazing. It's simple yet feels so immersive.

[@global-sequence]

Fantastic cat at the end there

[@GamingBroductions]

Thank you, she’s the main reason to come to the channel tbh

[@superbosssavage]

I love Final Fantasy but have always liked Dragon Quest a little more. Great video!

[@GojoStiglitz]

I straight up stopped playing Metaphor in order to play the DQ3 remake. Metaphor is a brilliant piece of art and I have every intention of completing it. But at times I feel like I’ve played it for hours and don’t get much accomplished. With DQ3, It’s so satisfying to go back to town in the evening after some adventuring, healing your party, turning in your mini-medals, restocking on consumables and saving for the night. It’s nice to have a break from all of the high stakes fuckery in most games and just have something simple and fun to play that doesn’t force online nonsense at you.

[@magicalpj]

This is not an analogy I would have ever made on my own, but MY GOD is it perfect ♥

[@renanalves3955]

I have only played VIII and XI, but the games instill comfort regardless of not having played earlier entries

[@JRPGAntiquity]

Very cool collection.

[@Darkkfated]

For the curious, the Ys titles, Lunar (especially the original Silver Star, which has a very good mobile port these days), Grandia (1 and 2!) and Skies of Arcadia are all *ABSOLUTELY STELLAR* RPGs that you need to check out if you haven't already. All vastly underrated gems.

[@deiansalazar140]

It captures that fairy tale or medieval romance(romance as in not relationship but whar they used to call these sorts of heroic stories) feeling in a comforting way only Final Fantasy 9 and 4 and Legend of Dragoon are also able to. It's like stepping back to that style but in the second millennium.

[@Hackbarthja]

Literally my favorite jrpg series ❤

[@gsp1995]

I like Final Fantasy, but I've only beaten 4 and played halfway through 6 and 9. Earlier this year I decided to give Dragon Quest 1 a try and it was love at first sight! The simple story, the relatively simpke gameplay loop and the amazing sense of adventure were exactly the things I was looking for in an RPG. I've beaten DQ1, 2 and 4 so far. Halfway through 3. Also played about 10h of 5 and 6. Really wanna play 8 and 11. Great series!

[@esergio]

That intro! 😌

[@towermoss]

You know what else is comfort food? Gaming Broductions

[@PapaWesLPs]

Personally, Trails is my JRPG comfort food, but for much of the same reasons you listed. Nice vid!

[@GamingBroductions]

Trails is definitely cozy in its own way too, I can see how the series could be great JRPG comfort food for many

[@rvfiasco]

Dragon Quest is a staple. That being said, much like Mash Potatoes and Gravy, it's a staple that never fails to satisfy. That being said, I'm off to go play some DQ 3. Subbed! Long live the heroes!!

[@femtrooper]

Dragon Quest is the best! It's my ultimate comfort game for sure!

[@robertm5067]

Love the Dragon Quest merch. I’ll make it to Japan some day

[@GamingBroductions]

Definitely worth making it happen at some point, we can’t wait to eventually go back

[@JasonScalici]

I know I probably won't get a reply but I have to ask, was the intro song to your videos inspired by "They reminisce over you" by Pete Rock? I always get nostalgic over NBA street Vol 2 because of your intro lol

[@GamingBroductions]

I’m not sure tbh, the guy who made the beat Richie Branson takes a lot of inspiration in his work I’m sure so I wouldn’t be surprised if he has some Pete Rock influence in some of his stuff. Know exactly what song you’re talking about though lol hell yeah that song slapped so hard and it always makes me think of NBA Street 2 as well, such a good ass game

[@JasonScalici]

@@GamingBroductions lol been watching your vids for a long ass time and every single time I want to play Street 😂

[@okinawanate]

Love this bros!!! Me and my son are watching it together.

[@GamingBroductions]

Nice! Hope you two enjoyed it!

[@okinawanate]

@GamingBroductions We definitely did!

[@NeoNinjaX87]

Perfect Friday evening viewing right here🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@GamingBroductions]

Hell yeah, hope you enjoyed it!

[@MegamanNG]

JRPGs have always been my comfort food and Dragon Quest is no exception. No exception whatsoever. I only wish that the series got more love in the West but it hasn't since 1989 and that makes me mad.

[@michaelp4122]

I'll be honest, Dragon Quest always intimidates me. When you start the games and need to do those stat fixing personality tests, and knowing that some of the more recent games are 50-100 hours long. However I always love the experience, and feel like the time flew by. When I beat DQ1 for GBC the first time I pretty much immediately afterwards beat it on switch. Now I'll play the remake soon.

[@CenturianEagle]

There isn’t personality tests in every game

[@palody_en-ja]

GNC. I was so confused, then realized it's a typo for GBC (Game Boy Color). By the way, the DS remakes were great too!

[@CenturianEagle]

@@palody_en-ja they were great! Well I can only speak for 5 and 6. Actually I’ve never played dragon quest 4 at all. In any version. I think I had a file on the nes rom when I was a kid but I don’t remember any of it. I really need to play! Though I’ll have to probably emulate the DS version. Or get the mobile version. I’ve played every dragon quest except 2-4 for some reason (and 10). I Really wanted to play the new dq3 but I can’t afford it at the moment 😔.

[@palody_en-ja]

@@CenturianEagle DQ4 was great! I've only played the DS version, and it was a fun experience, since the game is broken into chapters and you play a different character. Highly recommended, and very easy to emulate these days, though it'd probably be a better experience to play it on a real DS/3DS.

[@michaelp4122]

​@@palody_en-ja DQV was my first DQ. Played it after the DQ movie released on Netflix and loved the series since. One day I'll do them all. Just got DQ3 Remake

[@GarredHATES]

Playing DQ3 remake right now. I’m hooked.

[@JoeFpoc]

I love dragon quest that it keeps it simple, i always try to play other turn based rpg’s and they always have to throw in some kinda hybrid turn based system pressing buttons at the right time, running around or doing combos or something. I just love old fashioned turn based. Dq8 and 11 are favorite and they are so similar in story and the areas

[@rezterralico4369]

Have some taco bell pork tenderloin pulled pork for tonight with potential Shanghigh noodles. MMMM comfort food tonight baby!

[@GamingBroductions]

Hell yeah, that sounds amazing! Perfect to watch with the video

[@NicoOutside]

Dude, what the name of your intro? Love that kind of vibe. Do you re-edit it or its just come the way it is?

[@GoBoSox20]

I hope I see one more good turned based Final Fantasy before I die.

[@orangeslash1667]

I recommend Fantasian. I was produced by FF creator Hironobu Sakaguchi.

[@anonimeishon]

What's the song on 11:40?

[@jaycenteno8385]

as an obviously biased opinion, i have to say how much i love this vid and it feels just as comforting as Dragon Quest itself :)

[@RicardoTreno]

I actually loved the DQ series, both Dai and Abel. I grew up with them as well as with DB (and zelda btw) so I'm a sucker for that art style. It just sends me straight back to those lazy summers. I do have a gripe with DQXI, tough. I know it's beautiful and all that... but I really feel that cell shading is the way to go for Toryama's art. Just look at all those DBZ fighting games! Still waiting for Chrono Trigger 2D HD... or V... V was the best for me. In the meantime, DQ Monsters (3ds remake and 3) are keeping me quite entertained. After all... the monsters were the characters that followed us throughout all the games. Nothing says Toryama better than huge lizards and dragons!

[@herokira4935]

What's the song at 1:30?

[@aaronallen5439]

Im pretty new to the DQ series, but it's definitely top-notch when it comes to the genre. I started with 11 and currently playing 3 remake as i watch this. Lol even got my daughters middle name from 11

[@WinspearUltima]

The dragon quest games are fantastic as coming from someone who loved Akira toriyama a lot. I hope I will end up getting DQ3 Remake for Christmas.

[@metalrob6713]

Dragon Quest series is "If it ain't broken don't fix it" type of game.

[@pablozambrano16]

Man now I'm hungry

[@GamingBroductions]

This would have been a good video to grub out to

[@pupunoob]

Oh hell yes.

[@Aria.Sterling]

Dude,your video on weekend is my comfort food.. you should try 2-3 hours stream...

[@socialistprofessor3206]

Is the intro music original or from something? I enjoy it every video.

[@Morraak]

I've never played a Dragon Quest game before but I am tempted to try one out. Between DQ3 HD-2D and DQXI which do you think is the better experience?

[@Morraak]

Those comfort food scenes are so good by the way. Makes me hungry and it's almost midnight here lol.

[@jeffmazziotta]

hell yea

[@GamingBroductions]

The homie 💯 still jet lagged from the trip and trying to get back on a normal sleep schedule lol

[@jeffmazziotta]

@GamingBroductions oof 😅. Glad y'all made it back safe. I'm sure a few days will get ya back on the sleep schedule. Stay safe out there. Tokyo is looking forward to y'alls return.

[@ZefoniusLinestraf]

Its like watching dragón ball z its conforth food to watch and so is dragón quest

[@GamingBroductions]

For sure, Dragon Ball is super comfy and nostalgic to watch for many of the reasons that Dragon Quest is to play

[@prodigiousprodigy6781]

My heart is screaming lol

[@GamingBroductions]

We love to hear that enthusiasm lol

[@Scratchblade]

Now i'm hungry

[@dobadobadooo]

DQV, DQVIII and DQXI are some of the best JRPGs I've ever played, but weirdly enough the rest of the franchise has never really appealed to me? I tried several of the other titles, but none of them really grabbed me the same way. Maybe it's the larger focus on narrative, since I think it's pretty much universally agreed that those three I mentioned have the best stories and casts in the franchise, so the more simplistic structure of the other titles just don't appeal to me the same way.

[@michaelp4122]

Never been on KZbin so close to you making a video. Not 1st, but I feel special to be the 3rd comment.

[@GamingBroductions]

Eh close enough haha. Thanks for watching as usual 👍

[@raptorskilltor4554]

Me but with the Pokémon franchise

[@GamingBroductions]

I do love the Pokemon series for many of the reasons as I do Dragon Quest, it also gives off a very comfy and nostalgic feeling where you know what to expect

[@ProducerX21]

You think they'll stick with a Toriyama style character design for Dragon Quest games after 12?

[@GamingBroductions]

Personally I think they will since it’s become so synonymous with the visual identity of the series now especially for a series that already prides itself on tradition and not switching things up too much. They have artists who can replicate his style pretty well so I think they’ll do that

[@amra7636]

Bruh used footage from "ManxMouse"!!! Very classy!!!

[@GamingBroductions]

Hell yeah glad at least someone recognized that clip lol, it’s a super deep cut!

[@spencerdokes6056]

God I wish they would make it easy to play DQ8

[@michaelp4122]

I want the PS2 graphics with the 3DS content on PC/Switch. I own the PS2 game, but man.....to actually play a PS2 now is tough.

[@pattyofurniture694]

Recently my partner and I emulated the ps2 version and cast it to our tv with an hdmi cable from computer to tv screen. It felt almost the same as old school, I promise.

[@GamingBroductions]

They really should try to port it to modern consoles, I’m unsure how it’s viewed in Japan comparatively but I know in the west it’s probably tied for the most popular in the series. It’s so good, they really went all out on that one

[@marcelooliveira6793]

To me, if dragon quest is food then it is flour. Stale bread.

[@Frionelz]

It was always confort food until i learnt about what the composer is as a person. I try to dissociate the artist from the person but whenever i travel the world of DQ and find myslef being so confortable in it, the idea of of how the man is as a person screw everything.

[@aortaplatinum]

I've only been playing JRPGs for about 10 years now- hated the genre as a kid- but I've gotten so sick and jaded of generic fantasy RPGs with dragons and castles and shit. So Dragon Quest should be lame as hell to me. But its presentation and world and art are all just so cute and cozy and charming, it's actually somewhat refreshing to someone like me who prefers weird, obscure, dark, scary, and sometimes arguably terrible JRPGs. It's not interesting or unique or even groundbreaking anymore, but it’s damn chill.

[@chrisdiokno5600]

While the series is relatively simple, sometimes thats all you nedc

[@jlwest23]

you skipped DQ 6

[@michaelp4122]

He's missing a few DQ 1 Famicom DQ 1-4 NES DQ 3 GBC DQ VI DS DQ IX DS DQ 11 (I assume he forgot to include) Plus the dozen or so spin off games, Monsters, Heroes, Treasures, Etc.

[@j.2512]

I like the toriyama art in DQ but i could never get into the games, too basic to keep me hooked and they are very long games. It probably hits different for japanese people who played them since childhood. Before XI these games never did well in sales in the west but i can understand why