What a game. I am a big fan of the Dragon Quest series. From its character design to fantastic score , it’s a charming series that I’m continually drawn to. Having just finished the game, I can say that’s it good. The characters are likeable, the world is expansive, and the game is fun. A lot of the rpg elements of the series have becoming more user/beginner friendly and that is not a complaint. The game didn’t feel challenging however. If you complete all the side quests, you will breeze through it. I don’t recall grinding even a little. They have also added a chart system where you can customize your characters spells and special moves. Think of it as a pseudo job system where you can choose what you want your characters to specialize in.If your new to jrpgs and the Dragon Quest series then this is a good place to start. The game is long taking about 80 hours for the main quest and adding an extra 10-15 with extra content. I had a good time with Dragon Quest but towards the end it started to drag and it’s characters became very one note. There are some story beats that are interesting and also silly. But when I beat it I felt a little sad as I didn’t want it to end. The game is worth a shot and is a recommendation from me.