by nickfil Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:18 am
I had never played through a dragon quest game until 11s. Here is the thing with that game, its chill. Its slow. You have to be in the right headspace for it. I came off playing a fire emblem game, and it is the total opposite of that. You aren't there to watch numbers go up. Numbers do go up. Strategy does get better. But you are more there to see the puns in the names and get into some antics with your anime party. It isn't about getting to the goal quickly. Its about slowing down, enjoying the scenery, and appreciating the journey. At any time you can just check in with your entire party and see what they think about what is going on. Which tells you all you need to know about the game. Its about chilling with your anime friends.
Mobile is the best platform for it imho. I chipped away at the game a couple hours before bed, while in bed, and I think that's the best way to play it.
I hate when people say 'tough out the first 30 hours it gets good' but, tough out the first 30 hours, it gets good. At least make it through act 2 and then decide if you want to keep playing.