I played this game when it was on Steam before the Definitive Edition was announced for the switch. I don't entirely remember what led me to try this game. However, I am very glad I did. Small spoilers ahead! proceed with caution.

Graphics: 10
-The graphics in this game are beautiful! Especially the locations on the map that overlook the ocean! The animations are also smooth. Also, if you want the classic Dragon Quest experience, you can change the graphics to be 2D retro graphics instead! I don't use this option. However, if you do, awesome.

Sound: 8
-The music in this game is really good! The game gives you the option to either listen to midi music or orchestral (you will always choose orchestral.) Quite a few of the songs are actually from other Dragon Quest games. I highly recommend you listen to the Ocean Theme, it is really good.

Addictive: 10
-I am quite addicted to this game. If I'm downloading a game on my switch and need to wait, I play through this game. On the switch alone, I have beaten the story 3-5 times!

Story: 10
-The story of this game is really good. It's quite an extensive story. So, I will not cover it. Instead, I will just go over our fellow party members (and the headcanon voices I use for them because I play with the voice off.) I will say that each place has a different sub-story, and some of them can be heartbreaking (cough...Lonalulu...cough).

Erik (Jason Griffith's Sonic voice): The most powerful character in the game. Capable of dealing illegal amounts of damage. Also, he cherry picks the best things. Most powerful attacks, coolest alternate costume in the game (the one that actually came with the switch version.)

Veronica (Moustache Girl from A Hat in Time): A total Tsundere who can never marry us because she was turned into a kid. The game NEVER gives us a way to change her back. She has powerful magic attacks.

Serena (Zelda's voice from Breath of the Wild): The TRUE marriage candidate. The ONLY correct option. Even people who like Hero x Jade agree that it makes the most sense canonically. Also, she's the healer of the group.

Jade (Maki's voice from Danganronpa v3): The one everyone loves. A martial artist who has attacks that have a chance of a guaranteed critical hit.

Rab (Scrooge McDuck's voice from Ducktales): Our grandpa. Basically Master Roshi. Powerful, but a little creepy. He can use pretty powerful magic.

Sylvando (This one I actually don't have a voice for) : A circus performer. That's it, there's TOTALLY no other character traits at all. Am I lying? I don't know, you'll just have to play the game to find out. I will tell you that he is the source for a lot of the humor in this game.



You can also "marry" one of your companions (sigh...and Gemma. Let's be real here, most of you already knew this and got the Definitive Edition for that reason alone. Don't lie to yourself, you know I'm right. Hey, I'm in the same club. I got this version so I could have the hero marry Serena.)

Depth: 10
As far as RPGs go, the game is HUGE. There are so many things that you can do. You can go horse racing, go to the casino (and fail miserably), collect mini medals to get items, and try to find Metal Slimes to slaughter so you can get that all important EXP.

Difficulty: 7
The game's pretty difficulty. However I wouldn't go as far as to say it's at SMT 3 levels (haven't played it, don't plan on playing it. Besides, from what I've heard, SMT3 is a VERY high bar when it comes to difficulty.) There are some moments in battle where you think to yourself, "HOW DID THE INSTA-DEATH SPELL WORK ON MY TEAMMATE?! THIS IS AN RPG, THOSE ATTACKS ARE NEVER SUPPOSED TO WORK! THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TO GIVE YOU HOPE WHEN YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS!"

Overall Score: 9.2
Overall, the game is VERY good. It is still the best RPG I've ever played. I love how well written the stories and characters are. Trust me, you WILL grow attached to at least one character (for me it was Serena if you haven't noticed.) Anyway, this game is one of those games that you need to play at least once. Have a blessed day guys!