Dragon Quest VII (3DS) Retrospective + Review

In the fall of 2016 I launched the Keller Kreative Games KZbin channel with a retrospective review of the original Dragon Warrior VII on PlayStation to launch with the release of its 3DS remake. Now that its been out for a little while, lets take a look at that remake: Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.
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[@jaycenteno8385]

Soooooo..... Are you gonna make that job class guide vid? :)

[@KreativeGames]

We'll see how many likes the comment gets ;)

[@MickyThunderV]

do it!

[@NoLieIm51]

We need a guide on the job class 🎉 it would be awesome

[@rossedwardmiller]

I’ve found that in general, despite any drawbacks, any portable version of a JRPG will get more play time from me than a version on a standard console or pc. After finishing dq11 on switch, I just started buying/playing all the DQ games on Nintendo handhelds. It’s great.

[@KreativeGames]

Hey Ross, thanks for watching and commenting! You're totally right it's much easier to put time into a game you can take anywhere than being stuck to one room and TV. Super convenient that basically the whole series is available on portable consoles now with the exception of 10. Hope to see you back on the channel in the future!

[@sinnohen]

The whole point of the style of the modern Dragon Quest localizations is to give a similar tonal feeling to Western audiences what Japanese audiences experience. Remember, localization isn't just translation, it's also adapting the material to better fit with the target audience and to ensure that they share a experience on par with what the original audience got. Ace Attorney is the best example of this. Pretty much everyone's names in the series is a pun in the original Japanese script, which is why the localization team followed suit. Without things like these, a lot of translated games could end up being really bland.

[@KreativeGames]

I totally agree! Personally having played both versions of the game and I prefer the original translation and tone of the PS1 version. So is this a remake of the US PS1 version or a port of the Japanese 3DS remake? It's both I suppose, but many find the 3DS script has lost much of what US fans of the PS1 original will be nostalgic for. A localization team could be in charge or translating the writers intent, or they could be in charge of updating for a new audience, or they could be given creative liberties to go any other direction. None are right, none are wrong, all have value, and I guess we should be thankful we have some of each!

[@ArcadianGenesis]

I think the 3DS version is far superior to the PSX, which was just tedious for the sake of being time-consuming.

[@ScarletDeclan]

ArcadianGenesis you clearly didn't understand the original. it is long because they are showing the extent of the demon lord's powers. it builds him up more each time. and instead of just having a guy in a village say "a long time ago everyone was turned into animals in this village" we go to the village a long time ago and see them all as animals and save them. also you get to see the effect you have on the present while technically you're the hero of the past. so for most places you are not praised endlessly but instead treated like a normal human which i find more fun

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

@@ScarletDeclan Looks like you were flat out wrong, as the people have spoken (with their 39 likes for him, vs only a measly 6 for you).

[@ScarletDeclan]

@@vgnvideogameninja2930 I could care less. Ps1 version all day every day. Atmosphere and tons more dialogue and it isnt baby easy

[@enzowarren9832]

@@ScarletDeclan Zach, are you a pro?

[@ghhn4505]

@@vgnvideogameninja2930 "r-ratio!!" Shut the fuck up less people read replies and therefore replies typically get less likes, an argument is won by sound logic, not by internet points.

[@xero7087]

It’s sad only 140k people bought this game in North America. Makes me sad

[@KreativeGames]

They are missing out! Unfortunately I'm sure that those sales directly affected Square Enix's unfortunate decision to not release the 3DS version of DQ11. :(

[@raulrojas9253]

maybe because the game is so fucking SLOW!! i am one of those 140K and do i regret it? kinda...but i did finish it and i am not replaying it again

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

@@raulrojas9253 Can I have your copy, then? lol jk

[@purplenurple4411]

Yeah it must suck to have to buy a ps4 just for DQ11.

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

@@purplenurple4411 The Switch version is coming next year.

[@RyanWoo]

To able to avoid battle if possible that alone makes me prefer the 3DS version more already

[@KreativeGames]

Agreed seeing the enemies on the overworld makes the grinding a lot less tedious. Thanks for watching Ryan hope you'll consider subscribing!

[@lexbeltran1354]

I played the PS1 version years ago, but never beat it. Bought the 3ds version, now I can play it anywhere, anytime😀😀😀

[@wearefucked7244]

Did you ever beat it?

[@disakland4714]

I'm playing through the series with a podcast and we're digging into this one in May. Pretty exited! Great video, thank you!

[@KreativeGames]

Where do you record your podcast from? If you need/want another opinion on it, let me know!

[@disakland4714]

It's not mine, but thank you :) It's PuffPuffHour and it's a Dragon Quest Podcast. I'm a listener only, but they play through the series and I play it together with them, sharing on twitter and such ^^

[@robby024]

The game looks MUCH BETTER in 3d. They did a good job

[@bergster30]

I thought you did a fantastic job with this video! The only DQ game I've played is some of IX and I'm really enjoying it. I'm trying to decide which one to get first out of VII, VIII, and XI although I do plan on getting all of them eventually!

[@KreativeGames]

Wow thank you for the kind words I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You really can't go wrong with any of those choices but generally I would recommend playing the older ones first so that you don't get used to the new features on the newer games. That could make it harder to go back to older ones without those features for some people.

[@bergster30]

@@KreativeGames Thanks for your response! Yeah I was kind of thinking that, but for me personally I don't think playing the newer ones first would make me dislike the older ones. I do get what you mean though it can be weird when you're used to the newer features. That was good advice, I appreciate your comment. Thanks again.

[@KreativeGames]

@@bergster30 Cool! Hope to see you back in the comments and keep me posted on which ones you're playing. Also check us out on Twitch under the handle KreativeGames. We're playing Dragon Quest 11 and Dragon Warrior 3 now, among other games.

[@mrjoejon6882]

Play DQ5 for the DS. It is sooo good!

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

Dragon quest is such a great series, Ive played 1-3, 8, & 11 cant wait to dig into this one!

[@KreativeGames]

You'll like it. Play 4 when you get the chance to. There is the original NEW version and it was also remade for DS.

[@Just.Kidding]

I know this was 3 years ago but I hope you played the original because this is no joke just downright not DQ7

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

@@Just.Kidding I dunno I enjoyed it. One of my fav DQ games.

[@blinkingred]

I've only played the Ps1 version and hearing that there is a detector in the remake makes me so furious it wasn't in the original release. It takes forever to search every possible location for those shards and takes up so much time.

[@KreativeGames]

To this day I've not completed the PS1 original for this exact reason! Also I lost the memory card and starting that game over is daunting to say the least. Thanks for watching and subscribing @blinkingred

[@thegadgetrulez]

Just thumbs upped the 1,000th like! :) Great video!

[@MasterAdam100]

I just bit the bullet and dropped 100 bucks on a brand new DQ7 for the 3DS. Worth it so far!

[@KreativeGames]

Its value should continue to go up, so you could always sell it and get your money back later. Regardless it's a great experience and I'm glad you're enjoying it so far MasterAdam100! :)

[@sebastianalarcon817]

I love your passion for DQ games.

[@KreativeGames]

Thank you Sebastian! Always a pleasure to see that Dragon Quest fans are enjoying the content I produce :)

[@MegamanNG]

I still own my copy of this game. I really need to go back to it. Well done. #Liked

[@shyguy2046]

Nice retrospective review ! Gotta admit still gotta get this as my priority was finding the ds games . a rare task these days ! I love this franchise ! Can't wait to get DQ XI on the switch (preorder) and DQ builders 2 (when on sale)

[@KreativeGames]

You'll love all those games. Did you play 11 on the PS4 or are you waiting for the Switch version? 11 was actually my least favorite of the ones you mentioned, too much dialogue got in the way of the gameplay.

[@shyguy2046]

@@KreativeGames I was waiting for the switch Version. Ironically it's being released on the anniversary of my father's passing. So it will be sentimental and somewhat of a treasure

[@KreativeGames]

@@shyguy2046 Sentimental indeed. You'll have to let me know what you think of the game. Check out some of my other videos (several are Dragon Quest related) and let me know what you think of those too!

[@frenchy1348]

I remember the fan translated patch was canceled as soon as this game was announced for an international release

[@VanMichael21]

Great vid my friend! Love your reviews, especially ones dragon quest related as for it's one of my all time fave game series. And as for DQ7, I think it has one of the best DQ soundtracks along with DQ8. Anyhoo...thanks again for the review! Ps: are you sure expediated is a word ? I always thought it was expedited ? But what do I know, english is not my first language.

[@Morgil27]

Japanese DQ games were filled with Japanese puns. Modern localizations are just carrying on the spirit of the originals with their English puns.

[@KreativeGames]

That's a good point! I still miss the darker tone of the Dragon Warrior games too though.

[@LC-id6wx]

Where did you hear that? That's a myth that somehow still survives to this day. I've played most of the series in Japanese (except 7 and beyond, I can't find the time for it) and they didn't have nearly as many puns as the localized versions. Not even the remakes. Spell names are mostly nonsense words with a few of them actually named after onomatopoeias. Puns are few and far between and only appear in appropiate places. And "accents" as we know them are not present either. The modern localizations turn absolutely everything into a pun, including NPC names and town names, making the whole journey feel like a joke, ruining serious moments and straining suspension of disbelief. That's an invention of the localization team and practically a rewrite of the original script. It's NOT faithful to the original games or carrying on their spirit at all. It's OK if you like the puns and accents, but they are basically parody rewrites and it's sad that DQ can't get proper English translations. It doesn't really affect me since I can play the original versions, but it's annoying when you can't discuss the series with English speakers without the stupid puns and accents being brought up. It's sad that my favorite videogame series is viewed as some sort of joke or parody of RPGs outside Japan. I also think it's part of the reason the series doesn't do well over here. They seem to think that their "funny" localizations are responsible for the relative success of DQ8, so they keep rewriting the original text to make jokes and forcing puns where the original didn't have any. There are people that enjoy that stuff, but it makes the series look like a complete joke. I think DQ would have a much bigger fandom outside Japan if they just did REAL localizations without rewriting 90% of the text. The games are amazing and already have enough humor, personality and charm (the perfect balance, in fact) without the localization team turning it into a ridiculous parody of itself.

[@Morgil27]

I only just skimmed through that long-ass post, but I still don't think you're right on a few things. One of the big reasons Dragon Quest is so big in Japan is cuz, unlike other RPGs like Final Fantasy or the like, it doesn't take things so seriously. You may not believe it, but it is a mostly light-hearted series. Hell, if you want proof, just look at the infamous and juvenile "Puff Puff" joke that has appeared in almost every game so far. Or what about the silly slime character that is literally the series' mascot. If you really think the series is "serious" and "epic" in the Japanese version, then you really don't get it. You also clearly don't get the difference between translation and localization. With most any game, especially ones like these, a straight-up, word for word translation would never work. Way too much would be lost. The whole point of localization with any foreign media is to make sure the spirit _and_ meaning of the original gets across in the target language, and even if you don't believe so, that is what they are doing. Also, one last thing: The localization team isn't just a bunch of a-holes in an office in the US somewhere making changes left and right based on their own whims. The localization teams work hand in hand with the Japanese developers, and every localization decision and change they make has to be approved by Yuji Horii himself.

[@purplenurple4411]

@@LC-id6wx I see your point but it really only effects you lol. I don't read Japanese so the originals might as well not exist to me.

[@broken1394]

Just ordered a copy never played it before. Really looking forward to giving it a spin.

[@KreativeGames]

Would love to know your thoughts after you've played it for a bit!

[@raulrojas9253]

is fucking SLOW!!!! so be prepare.

[@projectmilzock]

I’m looking into getting this! Trying to find physical copies of 3ds DQ games has been quite the challenge 😅

[@madness42192]

I love the punny translations. I think they’re so cute and charming. It’s something that immediately endeared me to the game when I started 8

[@KreativeGames]

Personally, I prefer the grungier translations from the Dragon Warrior days, but I see the appeal of the more recent and pun-driven translations as well!

[@madness42192]

Keller Kreative Games I can see the appeal of the older ones as well. For me the punny translations really sets the series apart from every other fantasy/rpg game. They also feel really disarming. When you have a stressful day and read some of those puns you can’t help but lighten up a bit

[@eleven9286]

@@KreativeGames I think the pun-driven charming style is actually the most accurate translation isn't it?

[@KreativeGames]

@@eleven9286 hey Eleven thanks for watching. That is what I understand from reliable sources as well, that the punny translations are more true to the Japanese source material. I don't speak/read Japanese though so I can't 100% verify it. It does come down to personal preference and I think for me having started on the Dragon Warrior games when I was young, and then being exposed to the translation shift later, I'll always have a soft spot for what hooked me in the first place. I do like the puns too though in a lot of cases and I think with titles that came after 7 they were able to find a balance I really enjoy!

[@bdfan4ever]

Ruff is onomatopoeia for a dog barking, same as the Japanese version was onomatopoeia as well.

[@KreativeGames]

Oh we know, but good use of onomatopoeia!

[@truepatriot3768]

Only disappointment for me is unable to zoom-in & zoom- out

[@TheBrazilRules]

I actually really like the puns of newer translations. It makes me excited to find new monsters and see what their names are.

[@KreativeGames]

They've definitely grown on me. I'll always be nostalgic for the gritty original Dragon Warrior translations though.

[@segaprophet]

I just ordered this game at long last, wanted to get a new copy before they are impossible to find. No idea if I can finish an 100 hour RPG on my 3DS but I'll give it a go!

[@KreativeGames]

Hope you like it! Use the tips I mention around the 5 minute mark in the video for finding the shards/fragments. Finding those can be one of the more frustrating parts.

[@TrevRockOne]

I think next time I feel like playing DQ7, I'll play psx for the opening dungeon, then switch to 3ds for the rest. It really bugs me that they removed all those puzzles.

[@KreativeGames]

If only you could pick up on the 3DS where you leave off on the PS1. It would have been a really great feature if they had included the original version with the 3DS game.

[@ralfxephon1]

I just suscribed, greetings from México

[@KreativeGames]

Great to have you in the Kreative Community! Where are you from in México?

[@skins4thewin]

So nobody's been able to answer this yet, but now that StreetPass is no longer a thing, does that mean some of the bonus content is now lost forever? Is there any other way to get the StreetPass exclusive tablet fragments?

[@AttemptedHeadshot]

Good video. U deserve more subs. Keep up the good work.

[@KreativeGames]

Thanks for the kind words AttemptedHeadshot! It's encouragement like yours that makes creating content worth it and inspires me to keep going. Hope to see you back in the comments in the future!

[@rga8895]

I freaking love this game :D

[@KreativeGames]

Isn't it great!? What do you love most about it?

[@roguerifter9724]

If memory serves earning job points got annoying I know it does in some Dragon Quest games and I think VII was among them. The games in question prevent you from earning job points if the game decides your level is too high. IMO you should earn at least one job point per battle no matter what your level is. I remember one time, and I'm pretty sure it was the 3DS version of VII where I had a huge problem earning job points when I first had access to the job system even though I hadn't done much grinding. (I think I had stopped to grind for gold around one village prior to that point and maybe some grinding at the game's beginning)

[@NoLieIm51]

I get it’s been a couple of years but would you still be willing to do the class video?

[@KreativeGames]

I think it's time I look into my notes to see if I can create a guide!

[@ScarletDeclan]

i also much prefer the original. but i don't mind the pun names (gabo is a noise dogs make in japan. ruff is the exact same level of pun). its the accent system i don't like but i already expected it. i and yeah the camera sucks but thats because it was made for a regular 3ds that doesn't have a c-stick. good review though i have yo love people who love dragon warrior 7

[@LxcasOnYT]

Just bought this for $50 on eBay

[@KreativeGames]

You're in for a treat my friend! Thanks for watching and hope you'll check out more of my content.

[@MrEvilPiggy]

Gotta get those metal slim

[@acejones9074]

I love dragon quest but I only have one feature that turns me to buy now or later. Does it change your appearance based off equipment

[@KreativeGames]

That is a great question! And the answer is unfortunately no BUT there is a silver lining. The 3DS version, unlike the PS1, changes your appearance based on your class, so there is quite a bit a variety still for that being that there are so many classes. Also in battle the weapon and shield you equip are represented visually, providing more graphical variety.

[@ignasia7230]

Also...dead wrong. The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra rendition was used for the Japanese release. The release we received is a 32-bit synth/midi version. It sounds great, sure, but it's not the orchestral recording. Compare your copy to the actual Tokyo Symphony renditions of the same tracks. Your complaints make absolutely no sense. Did you pay attention to the game at all? The Camera is completely different, the towns were redesigned, the dungeons had several overhauls with a few exceptions, there are far more changes just aesthetically between 7 3DS and 7 PSX than between any other DQ remake, including DQ3 SFC from the NES game. Even gameplay had more drastic alterations, including drastic changes to equipment effects, something no DQ remake has done before or since, as they always just add to what was already present, in this case they rebalanced quite a few pieces of gear. Mostly armour resistances, but also how certain affects work, such as how the duplic hat works. The second cast is randomly selected, so it isn't wasted if it's a single-target buff. You're foolish for not using the 3D. It's easily one of the top 10 3DS games when it comes to the quality of the 3D engine, and how cleanly it comes off, especially in battles. You really should give it a shot before dismissing it. Textures are some of the best the 3DS has to offer. Actually look for a time at the frescoes, the walls, the individual tiles and minor details in the castles. I'll agree with the overworld, but the textures are based on the amount of data being loaded at once, nothing more, though it should have had not so much textures as shape. Rolling hills would have been nice. Small variety of tactics...are you serious? You call yourself a gamer and a DQ fan? Look, Dragon Quest games aren't like FF games, they don't tell you the layers of complexity up front. Not even DQ9 discussed the number of elements you could compound to achieve maximum damage. DQ7 has quite a few layers to it, with the exception of magic as it lacks wisdom scaling, something that should have been added given 8 and 9, though with the tablet creation system, you can get yourself a duplic hat fairly quickly and early, when it would count and offer more options in that territory. However you have things like Focus and Muster Strength. Where both last only 1 round, and offer a 2~2.5 bonus to physical damage and certain physical attack skills. Some skills utilize it some do not. Focus also has a secondary attribute: perfect hit, as in it ignores evasion. Not all skills that utilize Focus/Muster will even use the Perfect Hit attribute, and some will ONLY use Focus' perfect hit (Sword Dance). It's the basis for Tension boosting in 8 and 9, which was reworked into "Zone" called "Pep" in the international DQ11 localization. Then there's Oomph and Oomph + Focus / Muster. Then you have weapon attributes like paralysis or trailing damage to also factor into your attack options. Then how certain skills will ignore weapon attributes, but use Oomph, or only Focus/Muster, or all three. Granted it's less complex given only the first hit of a multi-hit attack can be boosted, but there are still a plethora of options. Then you have the level-based skills, which deal damage depending on your level, which come in two variety of elements: Summon and Woosh. Thin Air and Wind Sickles are Woosh property, while Lampede, Call Army, and Call of the Wild are Summon skills. The two spells for summoning in helpers, Summon and That Special Summon do not qualify as the Summon property as they're not attack skills, they just summon in an ally, and the skills of that ally have the same general properties that they have if your party uses them. Other details like Blade of Ultimate Power ignores defense in this version, and does fixed damage. Or that a low level game can make great usage of Puff! and Megamorphosis as they have fixed stat values once changed, which can output more...though mostly it's in fun than anything else. Or there's Zombiesbane and Dragonsbane, and how certain skills do strangely make usage of their special properties. Like Sword Dance and Multifists, or Multislice and Roundhouse Kick, but not Muscle Dance or Knuckle Sandwich. DQ7's options are like an onion, and yes, I'm intentionally using a Shrek reference. It's layered. It is a guide-dang-it but it isn't that hard to figure some things out, or that your attack options are more complex than you're making it out to be. Then you have the DLC tablets, which you failed to even touch upon...and sadly too, as it adds a world of depth, from broken elements to a ton of late-game fun. They're rather cleverly done, short, and simple, and the rewards well worth the effort. Then there's the hidden Super Kiefer stat growth, where Kiefer gets exactly 660 Resilience at level 50. Always, no deviance. From there it's normal growth again. Then there's the fact that DQ7 3DS has dynamic stat growth while the PSX has static stat growth. Then you missed out on the puzzles, of which the PSX has a lot more, while the 3DS has quite a few removed, and not just the beginning puzzles (like the two maze rooms in the final dungeon of the PSX version, and even the wind maze Multipleximus Maximus was simplified and shortened). However, strangely the 3DS version has one altered puzzle that was actually enhanced. El Pomposo's tower in the present day has a room with 4 dummies and 4 switches, but in the PSX version it's a spinning simple maze room...very simple maze that's very easy to get through. Sadly that's the only improvement. You also skipped out on the story DLC, of which admittedly there's only 3 tiles, and one has a cliffhanger end that suggests it's unfinished. However the game itself was clearly rushed in a lot of ways. Like the removal of certain skills that are highly useful in this environment. Padfoot being the most glaring example, as reducing enemy encounter rates would have helped. You also barely touched on the fact you can tame monsters early game instead of waiting for Nottagen/Loomin, and with that, earn monster hearts. Plus monsters in tablets, whether haven gifts, 24-hour share rewards, or ones you make yourself will have double the heart drop rates, and you can even use the tablet system to fill out the monster book, and through it access harder monsters with good drops early...and with this I repeat: Duplic Hat. Definitely one of my favourites in the series. Seriously dude, you clearly don't know much about how this game operates. Did you even know most classes, especially human have passive bonuses, such as Dancer's bonus evasion, Thief's auto-steal, and Martial Artist's critical hit bonus? That monster classes all have passive resistances, and different from their actual monster counterparts (often better)? That intermediate and advanced human classes also have some resistances?

[@ignasia7230]

Spoke a bit too soon on a few things.

[@KreativeGames]

Hi Alexander! Thanks for watching and for commenting. I appreciate you taking the time and I respect your opinions and obvious passion for the Dragon Quest series. The criticisms (and praises) I have for this game and any game should be taken with a grain of salt, I understand that not everyone is going to agree with me, and believe me I get comments from people that disagree with me ALL the time. All I can try to do is provide feedback about the game as close to objectively as possible and make a recommendation for who I think would enjoy it, hoping that my opinion will help the average viewer decide for themselves if they want to invest their valuable time on a game or not, while being thankful that they spend some of that valuable time watching my video(s) as well. I think that is both the beauty and the terror of the world wide web and of KZbin: anyone can upload, and anyone can comment, both positively and negatively. If anyone has counter-opinions about something they are free to upload their own video(s) with their own point of view. I also noticed you brought up a few items that may have been misinterpreted or incorrect from the video and I just want you to know that I'm doing the best I can with the time that I have for the channel. Video games are a huge passion of mine but please keep in mind that games and this channel are strictly my hobby and that the majority of my life is dedicated to my full-time (non-video-game-related) career, my family, health, home, etc. I invest many hours to research but there is always more and at some point I have to move on to the equally time-consuming processes of capturing game footage, writing the script, recording the voice over, gathering supporting materials, and editing the sound and video, Also I must preparing it for KZbin in a format that is accessible and easy to digest for the average viewer, and in doing so I have to make decisions about what to include and what to cut based on what I think people would find interesting, what is too much detail, and manage the length of the video for a variety of reasons, but please know that I never knowingly publish or exclude anything that I feel doesn't have sufficient support from the research I do. All that being said, I took the time to write this because I could tell you put a lot of time into your comments and I really do appreciate that! Even if we disagree on certain aspects of games I respect your opinion and your passion for games! I hope that you will continue to watch and subscribe and be a part of the community here at Keller Kreative Games. Thank you Alexander!

[@ignasia7230]

I actually have to apologize. I don't know, something about your presentation, or maybe it was a bad day, but something really set me off a bit. Whatever it is, in watching again I'm not bothered anymore, so maybe something else in my day I didn't deal with. So apologies if I came off too harsh. I did sub though, and yes I do understand that research takes enormous time, and even amongst the DQ community, many know-it-all's like myself (intended to be a self-flagellation) makes mistakes or rumours or information can be scarce at times. In anycase, I do think it's good to support DQ fan channels, and I really appreciate your thoughtful response, and in taking my aggressive mannerism with poise and dignity. That definitely earns my respect. Cheers.

[@RalphNC09]

Alexander Langella “foolish”

[@alpsi285]

So which version is the preferred/best version to play? I was playing through the PSX version and really enjoyed it. Should I continue that version or just move on to the seemingly glorious 3DS version?

[@KreativeGames]

Hi Sam and thanks for watching! That is a really tough question. Personally I slightly prefer the 3DS version due to it's portability and being less "grindy." But I prefer the pixel art of the PSX version's visuals and also prefer the PlayStation's translation/script. That being said you'll have to decide what features matter most to you and follow your intuition. If you have any other questions I would love to help out or provide an opinion. If they would have made the original version playable on the 3DS game, that would have been ideal!

[@alpsi285]

Keller Kreative Games Thanks for the great answer!

[@Furkward]

@@alpsi285 so you picked?

[@alpsi285]

Golden Star I chose, played and beat the 3DS version but I would also want to one day go back and beat the PSX version

[@KreativeGames]

@@alpsi285 Now that you've played through the whole 3DS game and had some time to let it settle, what's your final opinion on that version of the game?

[@legendredux1291]

the english version does not have the orchestrated music

[@Joe_334]

Raian Pia just like the remake of DQVIII

[@wertywerrtyson5529]

I imported the PS1 version back in the day from the US (it never released here in Europe). I didn’t know much about the series as it never had come out here but i was expecting something like Final Fantasy but I was very confused and it felt dates even back then compared to the FF games. I only played a couple of hours and eventually sold the game. I’m interested in the 3DS version though. Maybe it would suit me more.

[@dragtogo2735]

3DS is a bit much longer because DQVII is suppose to be long however if you're tired of finding shards which are now called fragments in 3DS. There is a guide that helps you from the ruins helps out the fragments. However there's some changes that are good and aren't good. I mentioned down below that both versions aren't Definitive so you might not enjoy it if it starts dragging on too much since it's a long game. I am really hoping for another remake of DQVII and better version with a kazoom spell because both versions never had that concept then Dragon Quest VI. 😑

[@Joe_334]

This game looks like what it would have been had it been released on the N64. I like that they gave Gabo a wolf to symbolize that he is still an actual wolf, in the guise of boy.

[@KreativeGames]

I was thinking Dreamcast myself. It's funny you mention that Gabo/Ruff has a wolf now...I always wonder, where did that wolf come from? Since Gabo was a wolf and turned into a boy.

[@DFunct905]

I like long games, but I don’t like long winded games. I love the Tales series and most of the old FFs excepting 8. DQ7 is my second DQ after the original on NES and has been a massive disappointment. I’m almost 10 hours in and am quitting after learning (from people I should have spoken too before I purchased it) that it will be another 10 hours before it will become even slightly challenging/interesting. If you’re unemployed and only have one game I guess DQ7 is better than watching TV, but I’d rather play any other game than this one at this point. I’m going to try DQ3 after learning it actually offers some challenge.

[@KreativeGames]

DQ3 is my favorite in the series, I hope you enjoy! So were you playing DQ7 on the PS1 or 3DS?

[@loringbush1455]

It was ok could have been better! Like you said the camera angle gets really annoying after playing for hours! Could have more characters with better jobs! Also after you finally finish putting all of the pieces of the island puzzles together the Guardian does not help you to get to the final boss! I thought that he was completely useless throu out the entire game!

[@jacobsellers4362]

I'm about 65 hours into this. I never played the original PS1 version, but I have to say, if they streamlined some things, that's just fine because HOLY MOTHER OF THE ALMIGHTY this bitch is looooooooong. 65 hours in and I feel like I've barely began. That said, I think you're overly harsh on the game. The length is the only thing I really take issue with and the way the story unfolds a bit too slowly and cryptically, but otherwise I think it's pretty fantastic. I'm gonna consider this the definitive version of the game because quite frankly if I tried to play it through twice I might just die of old age before completing the second playthrough. I'll comment again after I defeat Orgodemir 6 months from now.

[@KreativeGames]

Hey Jacob thanks for watching and commenting. Consider my harshness more constructive criticism than being harsh, I love this game, but I need to find opportunities for improvement to bring some conflict into the video to make it more interesting as well as appealing to people who are not already DQ fans. I'm looking forward to hearing from you after you beat the game in half a year! :D

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

I bought it just because it runs in 3d...main reason i play the 3ds

[@KreativeGames]

Hey M! How are you liking it so far??

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@KreativeGames I've only played 15 mins but I like it and the 3d is pretty cool.

[@bdfan4ever]

I disagree with the majority of the review. To each their own.

[@KreativeGames]

I was a little harsh on it. Great game though!

[@rooty]

This is the only 3DS Dragon Quest with full 3D throughout, right?

[@KreativeGames]

Yes I believe that is correct!

[@neoandroid8586]

I think I will hunt it down, always wanted to play it. Unfortunately with StreetPass and Nintendo Online closure on 3DS I am concerned I will be blocked out of conte T

[@KreativeGames]

The content dependent on Nintendo Online and Streetpass is totally passable, you will still be able to enjoy the game thoroughly. Thanks for watching and subscribing NeoAndrooid8586!

[@xivliai975]

Its 2019 the game should be like $9.99 now right??

[@yoshi6445]

Just hack your 3ds for free games

[@lexbeltran1354]

Price depends if the game is new or used

[@TheCorrectOpinionBelow]

The Smash Effect is real. Plus Builders and DQ11S brought even more eyes to the series since this released.

[@raulrojas9253]

I regret buying this Dragon quest Digitally because it didnt came out to venezuela (if the game is not comercial it doesnt come here) i did beat it and the post game but i would never re play it again

[@ignasia7230]

You have heard of GameFAQs...right?

[@samvimes9510]

Dated visuals? Pfft, they look fine to me. If you want an example of a handheld port with terrible 3D visuals, just look at Persona 3 Portable. The graphics took a _massive_ downgrade from the original PS2 version, and I don't understand why. The PSP was capable of much better, Crisis Core is a testament to that.

[@mrjoejon6882]

DQ games are made by dads so of course it has hella dad jokes

[@Excalibur01]

I am spoiled on modern games with wave points and quest objectives telling me where to go

[@KreativeGames]

Then the 3DS version is definitely the one for you :D. Thanks for watching!

[@Excalibur01]

@@KreativeGames I'm liking it so far. It's just not what I was expecting

[@FARDEENKHANQWE123]

nope dont need guide to this one.. i use cheats and beat em up when the games too long.

[@ignasia7230]

Yet there are guides...

[@dragtogo2735]

I didn't get it because it didn't have that good lift a pot/barrel and throw it feel as well as the Zoom in and out as well as Gabo as well as the puzzles at the beginning as well as last but not least the Translation. Dragon Warrior VII on PSX all the way till fix. Still no Definitive Edition version, shame. Oh by the way the last Dragon Quest game to have the lift and throw pots/barrels is Dragon Quest V on PS2 which was released only in Japan. Though the Fan Translation is in fact of that version is similarly close to the DS which surprises me in a good way.

[@marlonc56]

🤔....yeahh...this dude looks like Stephen Curry yall

[@KreativeGames]

Umm I'm a year older than Stephen Curry, so technically he looks like me ;) Thanks for watching!

[@juderadford6899]

Another expensive classical music collection… with a free game!

[@SpoonyBard88]

Man, the character design in this one feels super phoned-in. Looks like a bunch of drunk toddlers.

[@duybankai]

Boss

[@PJ-sv4iw]

You’re cute. You gay?

[@KreativeGames]

Only like the Flintstone's. Thanks for watching P J!

[@PJ-sv4iw]

@@KreativeGames :D

[@biohazard737]

Yeah it's rare to find a good looking guy into these type of games lol

[@PJ-sv4iw]

@@biohazard737 T_T

[@MasterAdam100]

Gay, newly broke and stuck 50 hours into DQ7 already lol