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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition |OT| 2D, or not 2D, that is the question (now available on PS4/XB1/PC)
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Yes. It's one of the most consistent series around. Pretty much every game since DQ3 still holds up wonderfully.
Damn. I've missed out on one hell of a series then. What's the most modern way to play some previous games? I just have pc, x1, ps4, and switch.
Greatswords is good for MC. Getting the group attack skill from that tree is solid for dealing with early game mobs and such.
Daggers for Erik. The sleep attack skill with the skill that wakes them up but does x6 damage is really good for bosses. Dual Wield is good too but its effectiveness is in question early on.
Wands for Serena and Whims for Veronica.
Haven't met him yet. But Erik I dunno if I can see being topped.
Given that list, honestly your phone is your best bet. You can play (very well done) mobile versions of DQ 1-6 on your phone. DQ 1-3 just came out yesterday on the Switch as well. The ports for Switch aren't ideal but they are okay.
For DQ5 (one of the series highlights) I would recommend playing the PS2 version on your PC via PCSX2 and fan translation. Same with DQ8 (except no fan translation is necessary). The 3DS version of DQ8 is arguably superior but the original PS2 version of 8 is still incredible.
Check out this great thread for more info.
You can play all the mainline games up to IX on a 3DS. I would say the system is worth it for these games alone.
I'm loving the game. It's such a shame that all towns so far have such distinct identities and yet share the same town theme though, wtf.
Also, how do I bring up the monster compendium again? I remember being able to bring it up in the demo but can't find the option now.
Also, how do I bring up the monster compendium again? I remember being able to bring it up in the demo but can't find the option now.
AFAIK DQ 1-3 are not available in English on 3DS.
Well then you have access to DQ 4-9 so that changes things a bit.
I would recommend DQ4 on mobile still- the english DS version of DQ4 had the party chat feature cut.
I would also still recommend playing the PS2 version of DQ5 via emulation over the DS versions but the DS version is more than fine. DS version has some additional content and a slightly better localization, but is visually lackluster compared to the PS2 version and the PS2 version has an insanely gorgeous orchestral soundtrack.
DQ6 can be played on 3DS and it's a nice version of the game.
Play the 3DS version of DQ8.
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Which games should I play? I probably don't have time for all of them.
So this is my first time playing DQ XI S.
Is the game easy on normal difficulty. One issue I have with these game is that they become incredibly easy after half way through the game. Even if you avoid fighting here and there.
Is the game easy on normal difficulty. One issue I have with these game is that they become incredibly easy after half way through the game. Even if you avoid fighting here and there.
That's disappointing. Especially since I'm playing Xenoblade 2 right with killer town music.
I would prioritize DQ4, DQ5, and DQ8. DQ4 and DQ5 in particular have very unique story/structure setups that make them feel fresh and different even today.
FWIW, the pre-DQ7 games are much shorter affairs than what would come after.
It's the reverse in DQXI. First half is pretty brain dead on normal but it gets significantly harder later in the game.
I think I just spent all of my luck at the Puerto Valor casino.
Just constant string of metal mode -> free spin repeatedly, finally culminating in a full on jackpot in metal mode.
Just constant string of metal mode -> free spin repeatedly, finally culminating in a full on jackpot in metal mode.
I think this might be the first game where I actively hate the music. Like, I'm seriously considering just moving the volume down to 0. Something about it is just horribly irritating to me and I don't think I'll be able to play too much of this having to listen to it so much.
DQ is really about this sometimes.
Finished DQVII a week ago and I swear theres only about six tunes in that game.
lol I remember my buddies feeling this way about DQ8 back in the day. They said and I quote "the music is too epic all the time ".
I feel the same, wish there were some different Field and Battle themes, and Town themes.
I have no clue how I managed to beat the Kingsbarrow boss. I accidentally walked into the boss area after misremembering the length of the dungeon 😅Erik and I had just over half health, I had only 2mp, and I have strong enemies on. Luckily Erik was pepped so I scorched earth at the start and used my last 2mp on my character to use greatsword parry skill. I spent pretty much the entire fight spamming medicinal herbs and had Erik use Rubblerouser when scorched earth wore off then just prayed/hoped I managed to not get crit/didn't run out of medical herbs and managed to get through the boss fight with 1 herb left and both of us in yellow health 😅
Never got this sort of thrill playing the PS4 version on default difficulty though no clue how I managed to win ^^'
Never got this sort of thrill playing the PS4 version on default difficulty though no clue how I managed to win ^^'
He sounds like he cares about every single thing he's saying in an awesome way
I find it so difficult to get into this game on the Switch, the fidelity/resolution is distracting me, I think it's because I was playing the PC version a couple of months ago and the pop in on the switch is distracting me badly. I find it easy to get into Xenoblade or Fire Emblem Three Houses. Maybe I should finally use my switch undocked for this game, maybe it would be a better experience, the gameplay and improvements made in this version are great though.
V and VIII.
V is the best and the shortest, so start with that. Then go with VIII and then the others if you have the time.
I had done this with the pc version before the mod was out. Only negative is you lose the little tunes that play when sleeping, leveling, etc. I'm of the opinion that even played by a skilled orchestra, the music made for this game is bottom tier. Lowering music volume to no more than 4, and using the DQVIII music which replaces the garbage overworks music with a much better song at least helps.
Got the game on Friday and I'm up to the desert town. Really liking the game a lot. Very pleasant atmosphere that makes me feel nostalgic despite not actually playing any of the other games in the series (besides a bit of VII). The free DLC field music is really great imo, though I wish there were a few different songs that played in different fields.
Got the game. Excited to see if this is going to dethrone Xenoblade 2 and Nier Automata as my favorite JRPG this generation.
Since Nintendo is publishing it, it's probably going to be a long time before this gets a sale at all.
It's possible to wear a cosmetic outfit without equipping its items, but if you are equipping an outfit's items, I don't think it's possible to use the default outfit over it. e.g., if I have the Dancer's Costume equipped on Serena, I can't have her use her default outfit instead of the Dancer one.
If you're asking how to equip outfits at all, it's in the equipment menu.
Menu -> Misc -> System Settings -> Claim Special Rewards
Even in the replay im still in love with this game. Sylvando is my favorite jrpg character period
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There's a costume slot in the equipment menu
Edit: I'm not sure if you can use the default outfits that way though
Yeah, as much as I like the DQVIII outfit, it bothers me seeing the hero in XI wear it. Plus I think this hero have good outfit as well.
It won't be long for you to get better stuff anyway.
I'm more bummed out you can't change costumes at will in 2D mode. You have to have the right equipment equipped. :(
If you want to play in 2D mode or use the free DLC right away, you'd have to be playing the full game.
Otherwise, go ahead and play the demo first, you get a free skill seed if you finish it. Not a huge deal if you miss out on it and get the full game instead since you can grind for Skill Seeds later anyway.
I would go with the demo, it gives you a skill seed and let's you transfer the savefile in full game.
