I waited basically 10 years between DQ9 and DQ11's release (DQ10 is Japan only) and I am not disappointed at all. It has some of the best party members in the series, amazing fan service for fans of basically every past game, and it really feels like a game made to celebrate the series as a whole. It's also a amazing starting point for newcomers. Act 2 of this game is one of my favorite parts of this series.