10) Dragon Quest II. Sorry, just don't see anything admiring about this game. The game has a pretty harsh monster and monster rate and just doesn't have the charm of the original to be favorable. In short, it's not all that fun.

9) Dragon Quest I. I've played the SNES version of this one and while I didn't understand a lick of Japanese, the game was still pretty loveable, even though it's incredibly simple and basic. While it's grind- heavy, the game knows how to keep you going. It just feels like a simple adventure game.



8) Dragon Quest VI. This game just felt disappointing and a bit messy and rushed. It has potential, but apart from that, it's a bit lackluster. However, it's not bad, it's not a nightmare, just a dream that you wake up from and think "....oh...."



7) Dragon Quest VII.


DQ VII is quite the legendary big RPG game, while it feeds you up on RPG goodness, it can overstay it's welcome, and can burn you out near the end. DQ VII is good, but it's also exhausting. Also, this game has my favorite DQ male hero. I adore his hat. He's best boy.




6) Dragon Quest V. This game can be quite heartbreaking and harsh at points. You are in for a wild ride with this one. While other DQ games are quite lighthearted, the main character of V can't seem to catch a break. Be ready for some "oof ! " moments. Though, it's a good story, all the way through. DQ V has a rather ideal "Pokemon " like system, where you can make monsters join you in your quest, while fun at times, I miss the normal RPG like party.



5) Dragon Quest III. This game is so good. While it might seem pretty average at first- the more you go along and the more you try and get out of your father's shadow, the more you come invested into this game. Also, points for this game for giving birth to the RPG Job Class System before FF3.


4) Dragon Quest VIII. I don't have any nostalgia for this game, but playing it recently, I had a good time. I loved the humor, the British translation, and voice- cast which was adapted for later DQ translations and games. Also, Yangus is just one of the best DQ characters ever. I was a little uncomfortable with how Jessica was treated though- I don't mind sexualization in games IF the character ( male or female ) is an adult. Jessica seemed and acted like a teenager. Some of the costumes for her are just.... nope. While this game is good, I just like other DQ games more. As said, I don't have any nostalgia for it.



3) Dragon Quest IX. One of my favorite RPGs ever due how you can just be free with costumes and create your own party. Want to make OCs? Sure. Want to DQ your friends? Sure. I love that freedom. However this is a double-edged sword of course, as this means no personality for your cast, everybody is just there. Though I just love the freedom you can have with said party, and the NPCs are the "characters " in this game, they are the ones who keep the story following. The townspeople and the NPCs are what gives the game the personality that it's lacking.



2) Dragon Quest IV.

DQ IX used to be my top fav- and then I played this game. I enjoy how you get to really know the main cast and their "chapters " rather than just following the MC along, like the typical RPG. You get to really know Alena, the twins, the chubby salesman Torneko, and the pink knight Ragnar. Their story and their struggles. The female version of the hero is also my fav DQ hero. She's cute and badass.



1) Dragon Quest XI. Yes, this new Dragon Quest is my new top favorite! I just love how adventurous it feels, how it has a good story and loveable and warm cast so far. Though this may change as the game is loooooooooong af, just like DQ VII. Time will tell, whether or not this stays as my top or DQ IV becomes the victor. I do see "RPG Burnout " as a negative.