Is Dragon Quest X Worth Playing If You Don't Speak Japanese?

[@ExalinExcels]

It's so weird still to see our tools be talked about by other people. They're still works in progress but dang

[@TheCrawl]

I appreciate you checking out the video, and I'm excited to see how the project progresses!

[@ExalinExcels]

Of course! Glad to see people use our tools and spread the word in ways we can't Also about the difficulty. Earlier stuff is super easy but once you hit version 3 is really when they ramp it up. I've party wiped multiple times later down the road. Even hosting some of my favorite boss fights in the series. The story has become my favorite in the series as well

[@WM-mu8ep]

@@TheCrawl I only know dragon quest 8 and 11. Is 12 going to be a direct sequel to 11? I know akira doesnt write it but he does art. When you look at dragon ball death means nothing anyone can be wished back. Cause the tree of life is in the game we all know veronica will be brought back. It's my favorite character but I still dont think it will be a cool twist cause it's too obvious that its going to happen.

[@rendelldraw]

@@WM-mu8ep Each DQ title is its own contained story similar and is not related to the adventures of the characters from previous titles, similar to Final Fantasy. *With the exception to the DQ 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5, 6 -- these two trilogies share the same world/lore but story wise, it's still independent so it's not necessary to learn the story of the previous games unless you're interested in the lore.

[@battlegeekplus]

Huge thanks for the shoutout! Glad you’re enjoying the game and I’ll also post this video to my blog and Twitter 👌

[@TheCrawl]

Hey, thanks! I really appreciate that. Big fan of your stuff ☺️

[@ODUBlue]

Ryan rocks!!!!! 🤘🏻

[@IanPChase]

Thanks for the info, I had no idea that DQX was free offline for v1! Also, Don’t give up on learning 日本語, it’s such an awesome experience getting to experience the source material in its native language! I’m on about my 5th year of on and off again attempt to learn the language, and it feels like it’s finally starting to click. My goal has always been to play JRPGs in Japanese (starting with ni no kuni), and so that’s exactly what I’m doing this time, while entering each 漢字 I come across into Anki, and it’s been really successful! If you’re really finding DQX compelling you should try to pick up the language while playing! If your interested the following two games have furigana, and the third has both furigana & is fully voiced: ni no kuni, yokai watch, DQXI

[@MichaelFagerstrom]

You chose a great time to try the game! The tools you mentioned are so much better than anything we've had beforehand. I just tried them out for the first time tonight, after having played v1-v3 via other means over the past four years.

[@ArekoKrinket]

It's amazing. I'm so happy, impressed, and grateful. I'm REALLY enjoying it and don't feel like I'm losing a lot. Before with Switch/Google Translate was not as good in my opinion, PC items work well. Again - Thank you all your efforts on this those behind the scenes!

[@davejeba2767]

This is insanely good and well organized! You are so underrated! 💯😤💯😤💯😤

[@TheCrawl]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@6688ragnar]

I've been playing for a few weeks now a ton, almost beat 1.0 but have doing a ton of the areas longer 5 part sidequests and can't believe how long they are and how much content is packed into 1.0, even with the so-so translation it's amazing and I am grasping most the story. The main thing to keep in mind is relationships are usually the opposite of what is translated (mother, father, sister, brother, etc) and tenses are messed up but I don't even care, having the most fun I have had gaming in who knows how long, I can't get enough of it. It's almost to the point where it's addicting and it is all I want to do for now because it is over 100 outside lol.. anyways, I recommend anyone try this out who want's to, it's a bit tricky at first but it's not that hard overall.

[@backloggamereviews]

Second comment but just a couple of things. Late game bosses have attacks that can only be jumped over so moving around in battle gets more important. Also getting cheered on during battle powers you up, so if someone cheered you on say thank you 😊

[@N0sSyndrome]

Very good stuff, it's good motivation to figure things out and try it myself

[@TheCrawl]

Glad to hear it! Definitely join the English discord server linked in the description--it's a really helpful, welcoming community.

[@N0sSyndrome]

@@TheCrawl I am already in there ;)

[@ReminaFF7]

Great video man. Hope you try out the rest of version 1 at least. That being said, the game gets a lot better going into version 2 and it's not mainly because of the story. The environments are really beautiful in this game and I love exploring them while doing the story. However, version 1 was kind of a drag since I played back in 2014 when google translate on the phone or clarity, ahkmon etc. wasn't a thing. Just skipped all the dialogue. Not to mention, the AI I hired were all end game and just smashed the content for me. I had a hard time committing to this game and it took a couple years of playing on and off to really get my bearings and make my way to end game. I think one of my favorite things about this game is the AI system and how people I don't even know are posting screenshots on twitter of their adventures with me in their party as AI and people come up to me in game and tell me how they love my AI. It really is a confidence booster and makes me feel good. I do hope you and many others get to a point in DQX where you meet some japanese players that speak english. I know that sounds weird, but they are very curious about us too and some really want the game localized as well. They want to experience a new culture in DQX, so I've heard. The majority of the JP playerbase is full of kind hearted people and they are very forgiving and nice. I call a lot of them my friend, even if they can barely speak english. Even the english players are nice, and haven't run into many toxic people. This is the one MMO where I can play in peace without people judging me or saying you aren't good enough to play with them. In conclusion, I'm a long time veteran and have done/beaten 95% of the the game's content and I'm pretty much numb to the language barrier at this point; I'd do it all over again. I am a bit hesitant to try out clarity for the moment since it could be risky to your account status, but ahkmon has been a blessing and really helped me enjoy the game a bit more. Once again, great video and good luck on the rest of your DQX experience ^^ Also, let me know if you ever need help in game! -Remina レミーナ

[@TheCrawl]

That all sounds so good! It makes me excited to play more. Especially what you say about it feeling like a relaxing, feel-good time. I struggle with even FFXIV sometimes, and that community is also very nice. But even in my limited experience with DQ10 and the English players, I find it so refreshing! Thanks for sharing :D

[@ReminaFF7]

@@TheCrawl Yeah, for sure! :) There actually has been a FFXI and FFXIV crossover event in the past that came with stuff like a chocobo statue for your house garden etc.

[@zaoace8583]

Wow look there I am! I love this review you did it has charm to it that I just can't seem to get across in my videos 😅 Although I can definitely help you with experiencing more of the game if you'd like, there's a lot of fun that you just truly haven't encountered yet!

[@TheCrawl]

Thanks, Ace! I appreciate the kind words, but fwiw I enjoy your videos and think they have plenty of charm! I'll hit you up on the discord server.

[@Croey]

Reminds me of how people used to have to play Phantasy Star Online 2. FINALLY PSO2 got localized. Here's to hoping that DQX will eventually get one too.

[@NorwingMartinez-or6ut]

Great 😃👍 bro as a dragon quest fan I want to play this so bad

[@matthewchristie2186]

Just bought the all in one pack for the switch looking forward to its arrival

[@gu9838]

get the translation tools it REALLY HELPS. though i do have it on the switch too lol

[@TheCrawl]

Agreed--they've come a really long way since I made this video.

[@Tetsaga]

Thanks for making the content!

[@fredriknylander3776]

I would also like to ad the option to follow nawarias Dragon Quest X playthoughs. Without her translations I never would have finished version 1

[@TheCrawl]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to the links right away.

[@aloegamer0933]

It also exists on 3ds in Japan

[@raysyndrome7209]

in advance, if you still play this on switch, if you hold the b button on the pro controller (or whatever you use as a controller) there's an entire quick menu for responses and what not. if you know at least hiragana or katakana should be able to reply back. either that or you memoried what emote your character does when you press one

[@crashalarm3276]

Yo can you play the full game on switch or is it just not possible?

[@BioDestiny]

This game is amazing just what i want to play, one question, i can play like a healer or a support?

[@TheCrawl]

Yep! There are several different classes to play as

[@rauntche]

I love this

[@Joe_334]

I never played this, and it looks like a better Dragon Quest IX, while it looked like it inspired the free form battle in DQXI. There is the Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road Victory, that is also in Japanese. I saw an app that translate from taking pictures, just to read the card info and effects. I hope I find something better. Edit: Oddly, FFX/2 HD remaster(Japanese version) actually has English voice overs and subtitles. I only ever got it to have both games on the cartridge on the switch.

[@TheCrawl]

Yeah I definitely agree that IX seemed like a rough draft for X. Honestly I like IX, but X had so many neat ideas that I hope carry over to DQXII and beyond.

[@Joe_334]

@@TheCrawl I still have a guild in IX. It's just I am stuck at the end/post game grind to get the legacy boss maps.

[@ericleyba3157]

What a great game just started 4.0 but I need shin megami tensei 5 before I jump back in on DQ10.

[@Gyrotaku-qt1vy]

Can you have multiple classes in one character like in FF14 or is it locked to just 1 character?

[@27naysen]

yes you can have have multiple class, you can play every class actually, you just need to unlock them

[@ZefoniusLinestraf]

I too felt that intro

[@ODUBlue]

I'm so happy there are others like me out there, being stubborn and refusing to accept a gap in the mainline series 😂 Tell me I can't do something, or make it difficult for me to do so...and this is what happens 😂

[@drescythe1531]

Damn, I've been on mmo websites since before 10 years and just found out this game existed. Looks pretty good

[@matthewchristie2186]

Cam i download this on steam or how do i get into this game?

[@TheCrawl]

Check the links in the description, there are guides for installing there :)

[@maxh9654]

Could someone explain me, how the turn based combat works in this game. Are you just on a timer. Because if I understand correctly, you don't need to wait for the other party members?

[@TheCrawl]

It's real-time with cool downs, not turn-based.

[@backloggamereviews]

It’s also on the ps4/5

[@shaqiellaing9949]

If you update dragon quest x offline to version 2.0.1 do you get version 2 for free or do you have to buy it as dlc.

[@crashalarm3276]

I’m late but I wish to know if you can play the full game or if there is a way to do so on Switch? Like do I need to pay a subscription with yen or something?

[@TheCrawl]

Yeah, you can play the full game on Switch! Check the guides in the description, there should be instructions on how to purchase yen to pay for the full game.

[@crashalarm3276]

@@TheCrawl alright bet! Any discords with English players that are active?

[@cellgraph]

can u make tutorial on the set up?

[@logantheking4598]

the Japanese letter symbols looks so complicated compared to the latin english letters

[@sagepirotess6312]

So will you buy the complete version of it on steam? It's up now buyable.

[@NineWhile9]

Im just a Kingdom Hearts \ final fantasy fan boy trying to get into Dragon Quest ive only PLAYED DQ heroes II . so far a small amount of DQ VIII in the 3DS

[@TheCrawl]

VIII is really good! If you like that game, definitely play XI. Both are often considered the best places to start and imo XI is maybe my favorite in the whole series. I think III is also great, but I would probably wait for the HD 2D remake of that one. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the games!

[@SinAhmen]

How do you get one of the red people I did not see them in character creation

[@TheCrawl]

You make a second character after the prologue

[@ulas-yalcin]

Hows the player base? Do you at least see a bunch players running around doing their own thing. if the game feels dead/empty, it will kinda suck. is it crossplay?

[@TheCrawl]

Not empty, though it doesn't support as many players in zones as other MMOs. AFAIK it supports cross play.

[@ulas-yalcin]

@@TheCrawl I'll give a shot, nothing to lose I guess

[@Scerttle]

Given FF14 I'm surprised they haven't localised this... but then again that might just be why they haven't?

[@TheCrawl]

I think it has more to do with Dragon Quest's lower popularity outside of Japan, especially at the time. Dragon Quest 11 was really the first game to do well in North America.

[@Ookami20]

It’s like they know we want this but are just laughing at us that want to play 😭😭

[@Alexandrious]

Oh you will get challenged when you reach V3.0 and beyond....dont you worry....

[@roripantsu]

You dont need to speak japanese to understand it

[@Super2Donny]

the solution is to just learn Japanese

[@TheCrawl]

Actually, these days, the solution is to just use the auto-translate tools since they have progressed a lot since this video and make the game entirely playable in English :)

[@Suhadisgood]

Nope not worth playing if you can’t read Japanese I bought it got stuck earned one trophy 🏆 I won’t be able to play until the English version gets released

[@TheCrawl]

It’s free on PC and the fan translation tools are now fully working, so you can already play it entirely in English right now :)

[@Suhadisgood]

@@TheCrawl Steam doesn’t have this game to download or buy I bought this for PS5

[@TheCrawl]

I see. Fwiw you can download it directly from Square Enix for free. There's also a free trial version available on all the Japanese storefronts for consoles that includes everything up to the first expansions. Definitely don't need to buy to play.

[@PTFGN]

FIRST!

[@mikekanner2156]

This is the most dumbest dragon quest game I’ve ever purchased you can’t play it on your American or any other region accounts besides Japan it wants you to register to a Japanese square enix account that you just can’t read or complete not worth to buy save your money I don’t see any of the other dragon quest games doing that only X

[@rannel7644]

The game is exclusive to Japan but if you still want to try playing the game look up dqxabbey

[@granzedora]

What did you expect?

[@BorisMacsimovich]

日本語を学びませんか

[@delta-a17]

I think he said that he did. But, it did not go well for him and he was unable to learn it even though he studied it for many years in college.

[@veghesther3204]

NOT really and It would be IMPOSSIBLE for me to play it anyways.

[@monkeyball0204]

Come on already

[@smellslikemeltingplastic]

I can't even find the dragon quest 10 website to download the game lol....

[@TheCrawl]

Check the setup guide I linked in the description