"Better" is all in someone's opinion, though nothing is superior in all aspects to another thing anyways. If you're used to modern RPGs which spoil you with power-leveling and free items, and are very easy to complete, then I wouldn't get this game. (Although, it wouldn't hurt to get it and try it out to see if you like it at least.) However, if you like old school RPGs and have played the past Dragon Quest games, then I would definitely get it.
Although it will, at least, shave away 60 hours of your life just to get through the main story.
