There's slow burn rpgs, and there's the "Is the stove even turned on...?" rpgs

this game is very awkward to talk about because of its inconsistent pacing, certain parts are fantastic and imaginative and incredibly unique even within this amazing series. Then other parts are the biggest slogs youll find in your life. Also the remake may be the first game ever where adding on screen encounters makes the encounter rate worse because you have fast monsters in tight hallways.

one of my favorites games of all time, the feeling adventure was something i have never felt again in other game

"Pick up this gamebefore marc 27 023" This came out June 3rd XD

I actually really enjoyed the slow paced nature of 7. I played it at a time where I was starting to really get into adventure games where its all about going to places and unraveling a story through puzzles and interaction with character. In that way, that's how I approached DQ7: as a long adventure game that has fights thrown in. After a while it became less about building classes and parties and more about the exploration and story.

The PS1 version is actually my favorite Dragon Quest! Despite all of it's flaws, I enjoy the pacing and the job grind. I love the intro dungeon which is all puzzles. Such a cool, unique, slow burn experience imo.

I loved 7. I have been considering playing it again. it was easy for me to get through because of how it is all broken up into smaller bite size sections. It might be my favorite. Loved all the main characters.

Big time Dragon Quest fan here. Think 7 is one of the best. I agree the pacing stinks but feels so rewarding to finish. I'm a sucker for the job class system and building your own dream team. Hope you enjoy DQ3 remake and 10 offline if we ever get it

This game took me 100 hours, and that was just the main story. Good lord. I mean, I still had fun, but it LONG outstays its welcome.

Even with all it's defects, DQ7 still is my favorite DQ world and lore.

Im surprised, this is actually a well thoughtout review. And I believe Nobuo's music from FF is much more memorable. But I do love dq 2 and 3's music thou. Want to play through 4 and 5 before I decide which composer is better to me.

I disagree with you on the music of DQ, I personally love the music with all my heart, but I sometimes wish there was more variety. Like maybe some unique dungeon or town themes. Besides that, this was a nice review, and I'll be checking your other DQ reviews out very soon.

The PSX one takes even longer! The game speed is slower and the opening tablet dungeon is an actual puzzle dungeon.