In light of recent events with the smash reveal, I started playing Dragon Quest XI. I'm currently on Act 2 and I think this gameplay is extremely good.
I want to get more into the series, what are the best ways to start?
I see that 4, 5, and 6 are on the DS. If possible, I want to own physical copies of the games because I am a collector.
8 is similar to 11 if you're enjoying 11.
5 is definitely a fine place to go when you're done with 11. I'd reserve 4 and 6 until you're a bit more into the series though. 8 is another one people usually go to after their first DQ assuming it wasn't their first DQ. I'd also recommend 3 as another way to go from any of these. You can go from there.
5 is considered one of the best ever. 7 is available to emulate but it should get a remake soon, if it's not already out, and that game is amazing... for fans. It's extremely self-indulgent but it's a very solid attempt to make one of the best RPGs ever.
8 is super god, on 3DS. I'd recommend 8>5>7 if you like 11 a lot. 4 and 6 are super solid but 8 is just the easiest to get into and will have a lot of familiar features. 1,2, and 3 are fun but are for series enthusiasts only, they haven't been updated in a long time.
If you're gonna go full in. Start with I before III and IV before V. Trust me on this. Don't look up any spoilers. You can skip II but playing I before III if you're blind will be amazing. IV before V has it's moments too. It's not required but you'll feel glad that you did.
Dragon quest XI is basically DQ VIII-2 gameplay wise, so try that.
>7 is available to emulate but it should get a remake soon, if it's not already out
The 7 remake has been out for 3DS for a few years now.
That's what he's already playing, user.
Defend random encounters
There is no defense. It's just the way it always has been in DQ. The one game that's more or less unchanging. Let us have this one bro. You can take Etrian Odyssey.
It's not really a matter of defense. It's just how it always was for the longest time.
>The one game that's more or less unchanging
you make it sound like thats a good thing
No I meant to say that he should play DQ VIII
Fans of the style don't mind it. I'll sweeten the bargain. Take Etrian and SMT.
He worded it wrong. Beyond that it hasn't been true since 9 on the ds. Even the 7 and 8 remakes on 3ds have on screen, avoidable encounters.
But DQ doesn't have random encounters since DQ 9 though.
Of course it's a good thing. Sticking to its roots for the past 33 years has given it its own identity compared to other JRPG series' which can't seem to sit still for 5 fucking seconds before changing something up.
Alright I'll try
>Ensures you need to be prepared for variety of enemies in an area, not just able to keep a distance from ones you're not ready for
>Makes it harder to grind rare enemies like metal slimes
Uhhh...
I dunno man.
Anyone got anything else?
XI has it on the 2d version. As do the mobile ports.
you're no better than CoD fags
People like what they like man. Idk what to tell you. There are hundreds of other jrpgs that change the formula. What's wrong with one staying the same?
Play 3 4 5 6 and forget the rest
cause they are shit
After the introduction of tactics I certainly don't see the point any more.
And you're a sticker star sucker.
Yes, enjoying the fact that a series has not had an identity crisis in the tens of years it's existed is a bad thing. CoD is also nowhere near the same. They always try to change shit in CoD, and it's always for the worse.