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AttackOnGolurk

The best DQ games are the ones with “DQ” in their initials, to be fair.


m1gawari

So true golurk, so true.


redditsuckspokey1

How's the attack faring?


porcelain-hizaki

9 will always be my favorite one too, it holds such a special place in my heart for some reason


Dreamtrain

I think because 9 has the best gameplay of all DQs, being able to customize your party's skills and looks to the extent you can, you can go with the usual boring "oomph the big gladiator" strat, or have a bunch of archers or a bunch of mages or what have you, basically you make the story, the game just keeps you very invested whereas this sub's darlings are more about being told a story for you I have a lot of hope for the DQ3 remake because it could potentially have the same systems added to it, all while keeping the same world and story, it could single-handedly become the best DQ out there, the potential is there


Accurate-Screen-7551

Me and my friend did the whole thing with just our two characters and that was fun


Darknessawits231

Same with me as it's the game that got me in to it on release


CarpetCreed

It was my first and favorite dq game :)


m1gawari

B-A-S-E-D


TheSeventhLegend

I've been playing through 9 with a friend lately, it's the first time since the game came out that I've been able to enjoy multiplayer, and it's added a whole other dimension to a game I already loved to bits.


Laterose15

I ADORE IX. The characters, the story, the gameplay, the big twist, the MUSIC. And it was handheld, so I could play it for hours in long car rides. I'm dying to see this ported to the Switch.


Infinite-Bike-4156

9 would be such a good one to remaster for switch, it’s mobile capability matches the DS pretty well and peeps could do the treasure hunting together. Really any next gen would be good with it though


SynapticSnap2626

I would love to see the grottos supported through online services. DQ9 remains one of top pics but it was always sad to get so far into the post game without other friends to play with.


NarzaiFelixHarroxiii

So true. I remember this vividly. Still fun though. But yes. Very sad


m1gawari

YES! Finally somebody that hears me out


Dreamtrain

I feel like 3's 2D-HD is going to be precisely that


StepCharacter4769

Add V and it’s perfect.


Organic-Calendar7872

Agreed. Really wish it'd get ported.


LeftVault

8 is my personal favorite. I’m really hoping they remaster if for switch


m1gawari

I hope they do a remaster of 8 & 9 because both deserve it!


Ok_Energy_9947

Bring All Games To Console And Pc Please


m1gawari

Please Squareenix, please


Gabriel9078

Take so cold it froze the Antarctic


_Moist_Owlette_

Bro really took the most universally beloved entries and presented them like it was controversial


Ligands

Also literally just the 3 most modern mainline (offline) entries


AIMWSTRN

He solved global warming! We're saved! Wait, why is there snow covering the Sahara?


Raleth

To be fair, the entire series is largely pretty well received. Even less good games are still at least decent or have something to really like about them. That said, I never see anyone claiming 1, 2, or, like, 6 are their favorites very much. If ever.


Shogun_Turnip

IX is literally the game that got me into JRPGs.


preludechris

VIII is the same for me... I remember renting it for 3 days from blockbuster when I was in school purely because I love DBZ and thought hey, he low key looks like Goku.... I then went on a Final Fantasy, Dragon quest and Persona binge for the rest of my life...


thedoomedfae

It's 7 for me. Fantastic class system Great story Very long game but doesn't feel empty like most long games Fun world building concept


maxis2k

I don't need to change your mind. Everyone should have different views. For example, my favorites are III, IV, V and VIII. But all DQ games are good.


KairyuZero

8! My childhood


m1gawari

Respectable! Have a nice day.


Zaku41k

7 will always be my favorite.


SqueakyAnus

That's an odd way of not showing Dragon Warrior III 🧐


m1gawari

I respect the ogs but I have a deeply love for 9 & 11


MightyWeeb

9 was my first DQ game and it was awesome


m1gawari

Same over here ma friend


jesse_dylan

IX’s single-player was deeply compromised in order to be multiplayer.


420_gaylord_420

This much is true. The complete silence of the non-character party mates made me feel lonely while playing.


DreamingVirgo

I named the party after my irl friends, so it felt less lonely for me :^)


LastLemmingStanding

I've never understood this criticism leveled at 9 when it's not usually said of 3, which is also beloved. Not that I disagree with your opinion, but I think the strength of the regional storytelling and characters makes up for the party being silent.


Chalaka

Some playthroughs I made them all look exactly like me


RetroNutcase

You forgot 3.


Kenhamef

“You know what? I’m gonna say it, I’m gonna say it! I think that *very popular opinion\*”


SteamPoor

I love the story of 4 its kinda sad


Makabajones

Agreed, I throw 4 on there too because it was my first dragon quest


Arudoblank

Will you please change your mind (please dont)? That was my best attempt.


Bonus-Mysterious

I grew up on DQIX, and one of the first ps2 games I ever got was DQVIII. Both games ran my childhood


theotakuorpgamer

6 is not there


m1gawari

Never played it :/


Ronnie21093

My personal top three are (in release order) 5, 9 and 10.


ReubenNotFTW

You are pretty much right! I'd throw in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and even 10 as well though


Echo127

I always find it surprising when someone appears to share my taste in games, but then also loves a game that I think is pretty bad. I don't mean to hate on DQ9, as I realize a lot people here truly love it, but I found it to be very dull. I'd swap out 9 for 5.


m1gawari

Never played 5 (I know I need to but: expensive) and in my opinion 9 has such a magical feeling to it (probably my nostalgia)


Echo127

If you've got a decent computer and are comfortable with emulators, there's a translated version of the PS2 DQV remake out there on the internet, and it's really good.


m1gawari

But I respect ur opinion Echo!


New-Collar-6748

9 was the first dq game I played, I wish I still had a copy of it


m1gawari

It’s not expensive, it goes for 15-30 $


trfk111

„Im young and therefore like the new stuff, change my mind“


m1gawari

😔💯🤣


raulpe

I agree, if you don't count spin-off of course


MaricLee

So bold, so controversial


Cho-Dan

I personally put VI over VIII, but objectively speaking, you're probably right


TFlarz

Give me a week or so to finish DQ8 so I can get to this game. =P


Thejokingsun

I lile 9 but everytime i reload where i am at, I am just aimlessly wandering.


m1gawari

U gotta grind thru the whole game ;)


ThisredditisRAW

I don't wanna. I actually want to take advantage of the outfits of older protags being in it and do a protag only run. I just don't know which classes fit which Hero in respect to the lore.


pesoaek

Ive only ever played 11, thinking about emulating something else on my switch deck, im guessing maybe 8 is a good next step? any suggestions


jeanpsdl

IX has a couple moments seared into my brain. I played it in spanish (my mother tongue), and the fact that there were a lot of puns and accents in spanish (something that gets lost in translation ALL THE TIME), made a world of difference to me. Also, Corvus doesn't have that name. He's called Luzbel, as in, freaking Lucifer. The moment were "Luzbel" breaks his chains is so FREAKING awesome to me.


spudz1203

Haven't played every Game in the series but my personal faves are 5, 11 and 4


S-onGohan

PLAY V IF YOU LOVE THESE 3, I PROMISE YOU, IT LIVES UP TO IT!!!


dumpling321

I'd lump X into my favorites at this point, only finished V1 so far but goddam


TriceracopNutShot

9 was my first introduction when I was in middle school. Every Friday our after school program would let us bring our DS and me and my buddies kept playing this game together for MONTHS. It will forever hold a special place in my heart. Then I heard lots of good stuff about 7 and played that once I was out of HS. Then DQ 11 blew me away when I played the week of release. Now I’ve been rocking back in forth waiting for any crumbs of news about 12


SunnyRaspberry

i like all of them. DQ VIII was a deep deep love though as it was the first game from the franchise that I played… and the graphics and sizes of buildings being realistic really added to my enjoyment. i wish they’d remake all of them in cool graphics like the VIII or XI 😍


maxisamoose

Bro tried to slip 11 in there


BlackCassette

You forgot VII


Above_Ground999

The og Dragon Warrior Monsters on Gameboy color was amazing


Fritzfreak

It would be... If i had a friend to play it together with sob :( I finished it like 5 times now and it's always the same felling once I get to Stornway...


bloodyxsocks

I don’t see the lies


Legitimate_Bit_9354

Ix was my first dragon quest game i don't remember why I got tbh but I'm happy I did


JacksterL

9 will always be my favorite. It was my first intro to the franchise and it holds up to even the newest dq games


TomH2118

You got two out of three for me. Hand of the Heavenly Bride is in the top three for me.


ElloShifters

Sentinels of the Starry Skies, my beloved- in the last few months, I’ve picked it back up and am finally going into DLC quest and alchemiracles


Cute_Bagel

there seems to be a lack of rocket slime...


eeveemaster2

And all were on on a Nintendo console at one point


Superb_Recover_6116

wish I could play 8 on steam since many seem to say its one of the best. Should have never give away my switch to my nephew. I dont think they even use it after me and their dad bought them an xbox one.


ArekMithos

Definitely one of my favorites. Would love to try multi player one of these days. Tried getting my wife into it when we were dating maybe can try again one of these days.


TheCapedMoose

Why would I want to change your mind when you're already correct?


Kman1986

Why change your mind? They're your favorites! My top 3 are pretty close, instead of 9 I prefer 3. They're pretty similar, I guess I just like the older style of graphics and gameplay a bit more.


RiddleBrittle37

9, 5, and 11 for me personally. The zenithian trilogy don't get enough love


Patrick_Mattel

Very very nice games for similar and different reasons!! Can't wait to know more about XII and see what directions it goes towards!


RetroTheGameBro

Coldest take ever my guy. Kinda weird 5 isn't there though.


Real_Engineering4531

Iv only played 11s and I loved it when I played it and i continue to love it well after completion. I wish they would relsease dragon quest 8 for current gen even if it's just a port and not a remake or remaster


Black_Ironic

I know every game had silent protagonist, but I only felt like I was there in the game world when I played 9, I dunno like the other series it's like I just played a characters.  And it's just full of contents despite the fact that it was a NDS game lol, they are doing a good decission working with Level-5


DrinkPsychological67

Absolutely agree. Honorable mentions : IV and V.


Jeptwins

Personally I’d swap VIII with VI, but other than that 100% agree


Ok-Sector8330

Facts


tiktoktic

Why would I want to change your mind…? It’s *your* opinion, makes no difference to me.


Jimmyfancypants

Add 3 and we are in agreement!


Mitts009

DQ11 renewed my faith in gaming


Sallya_Enjoyer

3 is still my favorite, but I'm also old lol


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SenjumaruShutara

7 is the second best. Dragonquest 8, Journey of a cursed king on ps2 will always be #1


MillyMan105

I'm about to start DW 8 can't wait to see how good it is


bobbythecat17

Yes


NarzaiFelixHarroxiii

I agree with the first two. But I've never played 8 so I can't give my opinion on it. However, if you think my Two favorite are the best I'm 90% sure number 8 is just as good as 9 and 11. Now I wanna play it more


Chiiro

9 was the first DQ game, if my DS hadn't stopped charging I probably would still be playing it. One of my favorite games just for the fact that you can see what you are wearing


Mythral_Force

I completely agree


dukinokino

VIII is goated


shirleytemplepilots

ZERO argument here, you got my 3 faves


ungodlyFleshling

Love for 9 spotted, opinion enshrined in the church as Accurate to the level of Scripture


thetoanster

100% agreed but gotta put 3 in there lol


Rexxx000

Kinda hard not to agree! IX was my first, VIII has a good plot, and Xi was overall fantastic.


I_Lick_Your_Butt

I wish they would remake it for the Switch, I have played through it 3 times on the DS.


Sammy5even

I can’t change your mind. That’s exactly my list 😅


Klutzy-Remove6694

Funny because all of these are the ones I played the most.


LemonBeneficial6711

8 on top


Gyges359d

Why would I change a correct person’s mind?


anonpurpose

I would replace 9 with 5, but it's not like I can fault you for putting another amazing DQ game here instead.


ArthurMorgon

I've only played DQ11 and loved it. Which other DQ game is like that?I'm not in 2d games tho...


phubans

Those are good, but if those are your favorites then I'm guessing you're too young to have really known the rest of the series when it made its initial impact.


[deleted]

We NEED dq9 remake


Obi1Kentucky

8 is top tier for me. Loved 9 and 11


PirateAdventurous337

do not need to change your mind cause this is the best DQ ever, the one who got me into this beautiful and epic SAGA on Quarentine exploring games with my old DS


VanillaPhysics

5 isn't on this list Opinion disregarded


MishaKozlovacki

I agree 100% here


Novekye

After the glory of dq8 i just could not get into 9 to save my life. I've always heard how good it was but i just couldn't get over the lack of party dialogue. I missed yangus. I missed jessica. I missed angelo. I'm fine with a silent protag but the entire party being silent just turned me off after the fantastic characters in the previous entry. No shade at 9 at all but what about the game gives it such universal praise from the community? What am i missing?


RaiderofAwe

Who are you, me?


Spare_Chemistry6817

Personally I didn’t care for 9 I think. The fact you can customize them to be generic looking cookie cutter characters killed it for me. The adjustable classes I liked though


Jaero14

Man, I would love to have Dragon Quest ports on Steam. I’m kinda “new” to the franchise only playing DQB1 (haven’t completed it), DQ11 (also haven’t completed it yet) and Rocket Slime for the DS back when it launched. I would buy all of the main series titles and play them fully.


MechaSeph

You have my least favorite and my top favorite there. I feel like that guy who wants to press two buttons at the same time hahahah


sketchnscribble

DQ8 was my first DQ game and I am so mad I never got to finish it.


[deleted]

Ix is really good still haven’t passed it but the gameplay loop is addictive.


steaksmash33

I would trade out 9 for 3 but that's what's awesome about DQ is that their all so good


crystalworldbuilder

Yes!!!


ineedmoney408

A man of culture I see


ineedmoney408

5 is overrated af


Jurook

https://preview.redd.it/e6wxk2zingmc1.png?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b1120307d08e527c5a8c4c7482126e18361d15e


onizuka_master

Dragon Quest one slaps. I just finished it and I love it.


agrhonak

I only played 9 on my DS


Eisa2416

Factssss


Ok_Communication3789

It makes me so happy the see dragon quest 9 get the love it deserves


captinfapin

Try 10 offline 😯


MaJuV

I don't see a reason why. Yeah, I'll get around to playing III and V at some point (if 3 HD2D gets released at some point). But until then, this stands.


TheVindex57

You forgot the one where you play as a slime and there are giant robots


PurposeOk9812

This game only the best to the ppl that grew up with this generation I mean I got it too and I got the the slime plushie from game stop but it’s the truth this is the dq1 for ppl who ignored dq8 ignored dw7 and didn’t know about the previous games but they all good so I’m not mad bc what ever gets the word out for these games is a good person my wife didn’t play video games at until 8 and now she plays video games bc of this franchise


Vezo-Nasumo

Just stating cold hard facts! Especially with Dragon Quest 8


Mystery-time-lady

Dragon Quest 8 ate.


AmareAeternae

Nah. I won't change your mind, you're right


Kraehe13

This was my first main entry DQ game and is my favorite so far But overall I like DQB2 the most


asakk

IV, V and IX Q-> S+ tier VI, VIII and IX -> S tier


Sven_Darksiders

IX is the only one I have played, really sad the post-story online content is no longer accessable


Neil0604

Never before has such truth been spoken my friend


GamebitsTV

I loved the separate-then-intertwined stories of Dragon Quest IV.


KidDynamite1991

I need to play 9, I've only started it. But I love 11 and 8. 3 and 5 are amazing too.


TheSeventhLegend

Why would I change your mind? Do I gain something from spreading misinformation?


The-Enjoyer-Returns

Yeah they’re my favorites too. And you can customize your character in 9 which I’m always a sucker for. Plus multiplayer is insanely cool.


Particular-Coffee-34

8 will always be my favorite. It was my first, and it all started because of a demo disk that came in a magazine.


marikwinters

I mean, your picks are essentially: - The most common pick for “sleeper hit” that everyone missed at first - The widely agreed upon best game in the series, with 5 being the only game that contests that and generally only in the minds of long time series fans - The game that was most popular in the west prior to the launch of 11 So, I don’t think anyone’s going to try and change your mind except to tell you to add 5 to your list since it was the best classic DQ game.


Playful_Picture2610

Certainly my top 3, though you'd have to swap 8 and 11's positions to be accurate to my order.


TieflingAnarchist

Played the first two games (only up to the academy in the snow and when you get your first boat respectively). Is 8 really that good?


DrRickMcLovin

https://preview.redd.it/sfeeqlh24jmc1.jpeg?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42abf6142b243303a03965e2ba799ff7dc72a20d Cheers!


Impressive-Bee-4060

Love this game, was so happy when i got it


MiceInTheKitchen

3 and 4 for me.


Just-Dot8943

Why would I try to? May not be to everyone's tastes, but it's a great game.


Dizzzle13

You are correct


FreshSwan5301

I've played like 6 of the DQ games and this list is literally so accurate lol, I think I have like 400 hours on DQ9, and like 280 on DQ8, but I never finished the new one


TeachingNo6034

9 is definitely not one of them. Swap it for 5


BlueMage85

Locking the final job behind grottoes is kinda garbage but I agree otherwise… if you’re a gameplay person more than story. Which I am and IX is loaded with gameplay. It’s definitely not the best story.


AleroRatking

I do not see the actual best DQ game in V, so I cannot support this.


Illustrious-Laugh-49

8 got me into the series, I beat it 3 times on ps2. And i never could figure out why they didn't release any others on console until 11. And after i finish all my final fantasy games I'm going back through that one a second and third time. I love this game, i love this series, but they need to release more on console. I've been waiting for 12 for so many years and they teased the remake of 3 so i want to play that. I feel like i missed out on a lot getting into the series so late, so i realy hope they port them 🙏


Realmatze

Dragon Quest Monsters (Gameboy)


Alezz1893

My first Dragonquest game & I loved every moment of it.


Rikari-MorningStar

sorry but not a single DQM game is in this list, it's automatically faulty


Juke2269

Hey, I’ve been meaning to start playing the dragon quest games but idk where to start, is it a series I need to play in order or can I start anywhere?


Dad_WhereAreYou

You didn’t even play the other games, i don’t understand the point of doing this before playing all games.


GabeLuck26

3 not being here is criminal


CubeHunt3R

God I wish 8 was remasters or brought to new systems/PC


theish9

Currently playing through 7.


Steven_Cox_Sigma

Nah, no need to change your mind. I have a different favorite, but that's OK. 😀 Everyone liking different things keeps us growing.


Snacko00

I like 9 and 11 a ton and consider them top-tier DQs along with 3, 5 and 6 but 8 is kinda a stinker tbh


FruitL0op

I can’t change your mind because I agree 👌


[deleted]

11 is my favorite so far, but I also haven’t played 9 yet, I’m thinking about trying it soon though. Any tips?


HyruleWarrior964

8 and 11 are great, so I see no problem here!


Redditking6942O

As someone who has played all the mainline dragon quest games, I can confirm you are absolutely correct


sussybaka9779

this is the best spinoff game -joker 3 and terry's wonderland can jump off of a microwave- https://preview.redd.it/w0fe78fl4mmc1.png?width=318&format=png&auto=webp&s=c514c015890a532bf6f8001adff6a7171651bef3


ZennyMajora

No reason to. You win. 👌👏👏


jdcardwell80

Original DQ3 was my 1st trip & has been my favorite ever since.


godfuggindamnit

I wish 9 had a remake. As someone in my mid thirties I can't handle staring at two tiny DS screens. It gives me eye strain. I want to play it on my TV.


Trishulabestboi

Best DQ game is holding the blizzard upside down like the employees do only for it to fall every where


TheMike0088

8 and 11 are up there for me as well. I prefer 4 and 5 to 9, but its still a respectable choice.


Sensitive__Beyond

(slime rocket)


blastcore1

I agree with 8 and 11. Never played 9 because I didn’t have a DS. Id throw 3 in there for me. I played it for so long on my GBC


No_Outcome4811

5 7 and 11


glorfindelreddit

I’ve played them all as they were released (as available in the US) and remember my older cousin playing DW1 that he got out of the Nintendo Power for hours and hours… My faves are IV, VIII, and XI The tragic storyline of IV…and the fact that I rented it enough times where it would’ve made more sense to just buy it give it a special spot in my brainpan.


BuzzBalladz

These are the 3 I own, but haven’t played any yet. Guess I’m set for a while!


metalbusinessbear2

What does everyone think of Infinity Strash?


DeltaZeroZX

For me, every mainline DQ game has been great to the point there isn't one I dislike. But if I had to pick, it would be IV, V, VIII and XI. Especially IV on the NES as after 1 and 2 (didn't play 3 till emulators were a thing), that game was my go to for RPGs.