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Dragon Quest IV vs Final Fantasy IV — which classic JRPG is truly the best? In this video, I review, compare, and contrast Dragon Quest 4 and Final Fantasy 4, breaking down and reviewing their gameplay, story, characters, world, lore, and atmosphere. From turn-based combat and narrative depth to worldbuilding and tone, this head-to-head JRPG battle determines which classic RPG stands above the rest. Perfect for fans of retro RPGs, classic JRPGs, Square Enix, and Dragon Quest.

This video is a full Dragon Quest IV vs Final Fantasy IV comparison and review focused on gameplay, story, characters, and worldbuilding.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Gameplay
7:41 - Story
28:12 - Characters
41:46 - World
46:32 - Atmosphere
51:07 - Grand Prize Winner!