The 3DS version was the version I was hoping we would get in the west. I loved my 3DS and would take it everywhere and this would've DEFINITELY been the number one game for me! Just so charming!
@@true_gamer39 This 3DS version is unique. First it was release in Japan and never got a translation. (Also hackers find it hard to hack and translate due to coding). Back when it was release, people around the world made some movements and Twitter hashtags to ask Square Enix to translate but never got much attention. Proving the point that there wasn't a solid fanbase outside of Japan. Then the ps4 and Switch version came out. 3DS version still is a rare case of a non translate Japan only game.
I remember before they announced a Steam version I was telling myself I'd be fine with the 3DS version, assuming both would be released outside of Japan. How unfortunate that it wasn't in the end.
One of the biggest moments of my life was being in Japan when DQXI released. I hadn't planned on it but I somehow stumbled into going back home with a Japanese 3ds, 2 versions of DQXI and a giant grin on my face. I tell you, I put 90 hours into a 3DS game while not knowing Japanese just because I was so hyped for DQXI having 3 different versions. I knew back then that the 3DS version would probably never get localized so I just powered through the game.
Well aside from Xbox, the other platforms have ways to play with better graphics. PS4 can just play the original release and Steam can just use a restoration mod I assume.
I would love to play the 3ds version eventually!!! Just finished it a few weeks ago on switch so I'm on to other titles I haven't played, you betcha imma play dq3 hd 2d tooooo
Unfortunately, not currently! Though I've been slyly petitioning for one in the background of videos so hopefully someone picks up on the subliminal messaging!
Extremely well done video, I find the 3DS graphics and it’s aesthetic quite charming, makes it a bigger shame that it’s japan only. Hopefully it gets translated in the future so people like me can replay one of the best games in a different way.
I wasn’t rich enough to buy an PS4 at the time, so I said why not? I didn’t regret it because it looked really great. Of course the HD one looks better but it’s nostalgic to come back to the 3DSone at times.
Great video! Thanks for all the great footage from the game. I actually think the more abstract and cartoony 3DS art style looks better in many ways. 🎨🎨🎨 The realistic-ish environments and lighting in the console versions takes away a bit from the fantastic cartoony character design of Dragon Quest. I suppose the big companies don't pretend to know - or they don't care - about cartoons being all about simplification and abstraction. Adding too much lighting, textures and hair strands and stupid stuff like that just takes away from the potential visual impact. Anyways, as many have mentioned, really hoping for a fan translation of the 3DS version sometimes.
I mean if there was an english version sure. Not about to replay a 100+ hour JRPG without being able to understand a single word. I can already imagine the agony of choosing the correct spell 😂