My first DQ game and therefore my standard for the series. I dropped this game twice because of the slow opening and came back to see if i was just letting myself down by not playing it...i will never make that mistake again with this series. One of the most fun and entertaining games i have ever played with characters that are loved through every arc of the story. There are twists and dark moments i never even thought could happen in this game which made it even harder to drop after becoming hooked. Sensational story lines for each member coupled with the funky art style Akira cultivated for this series makes this cartoony world feel so alive and cared for. People that love this genre should enjoy everything this game presents to you as the only flaws this game has to me is the beginning/intro, my younger self couldn't fathom getting through it but he was stupid and has now seen the light of the Luminary