Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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If you've ever wondered what the BEST way to play each of the Dragon Quest games is; this is the video for you!
Looking for the best way to play every Dragon Quest game? In this video, I break down and compare every mainline Dragon Quest version. From NES and SNES originals to DS, 3DS, mobile, Switch, and modern remakes; to determine the definitive way to play each one.

Whether you're a longtime JRPG fan or jumping into Dragon Quest for the first time, you'll learn which versions have the best graphics, content, quality-of-life upgrades, translations, and performance.

If you’ve ever wondered which version of Dragon Quest 1–11 you should play, this guide has you covered.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Dragon Quest 1
1:39 - Dragon Quest 2
2:33 - Dragon Quest 3
3:03 - Dragon Quest 4
5:07 - Dragon Quest 5
6:56 - Dragon Quest 6
9:39 - Dragon Quest 7
12:03 - Dragon Quest 8
14:01 - Dragon Quest 9
14:56 - Dragon Quest 10
16:50 - Dragon Quest 11