MagicalDrop Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I completed the story at the weekend too, total of 120hrs on the clock. I've only completed about half of the quests and there are a few other bits and bobs I could revisit. Various googles suggested getting characters to L70 before facing into the final encounter and that seemed about right for me, especially for one of the spell unlocks that made things a good deal easier. Going to play something else for a while but might well return to mop up the odds and ends. Also picked up a cheap DQIX for DS for sometime later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNFRMTMRRW Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, MagicalDrop said: I completed the story at the weekend too, total of 120hrs on the clock. I've only completed about half of the quests and there are a few other bits and bobs I could revisit. Various googles suggested getting characters to L70 before facing into the final encounter and that seemed about right for me, especially for one of the spell unlocks that made things a good deal easier. Going to play something else for a while but might well return to mop up the odds and ends. Also picked up a cheap DQIX for DS for sometime later. I went in with LVL 57 - 59 and beat the final enemies in the game in one sweep. But everyone in the gang on Follow Orders, a lot of smart skill unlocks focused on MP generation and healing and also smart weapon selection for all members based on the enemy type and perceived elemental attacks. I did have a lot of downed allies throughout the fight but 4 of my main characters have healing and resurrection capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple A Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 19 hours ago, Darren said: Could someone who’s finished this tell me roughly how much longer I’ve got to go please? I’m at about 55 hours and I’ve Hide contents finished the main game, gone back in time, and got back to Havens Above where I’ve just been told by the Watchers to go and find the three seedlings. Am I nearly done or merely halfway? you just started act three of a three-act story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulando Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 5 hours ago, MNFRMTMRRW said: I completed the game last weekend. It was a blast for me. First 10-hours or so (basically the demo) are quite slow and I wasn't too convinced that this game was for me. Then for another 10-hours or so you are basically chasing leads and assembling your cast. But once that cast is complete this game really picks up the pace and especially Act 2 and Act 3 are on fire and an absolute joy to blast through. This is good to hear. I played the first 5 hours or so on PS4, then picked it up on Switch and played the same 5 hours, then I restarted on hard mode because it was too easy and played the first 5 hours again. I found it all incredibly lovely but also quite uninspiring. I’d love to get into it again though - especially if it does pick up - because it is a gorgeous game. Why do all these games take so long to get going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Pickford Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Paulando said: Why do all these games take so long to get going? Because they're trying to appeal to everyone, including people who have never played a game in the series before, or a JRPG before, so they introduce concepts one by one that long-time players are already familiar with. It's a tough balancing act. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 9 hours ago, MNFRMTMRRW said: At one point I Quick Resumed the game on the Series X and it seemed to have counted all the hours it was suspended by Quick Resume. If you want to prevent this, you should always return to the main screen when you are doing playing, the game ask if you want to do that after you save. It also does this on One X when the console is asleep. My save file says I've been playing for something ridiculous like 400 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicalDrop Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, MNFRMTMRRW said: I went in with LVL 57 - 59 and beat the final enemies in the game in one sweep. There's just the one enemy at the end, Spoiler Calasmos Did you beat him at L59? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I'm loving this game. Just beat a giant spider. My only issue is the muscle bound men in Gimp masks that are everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNFRMTMRRW Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 16:32, MagicalDrop said: Did you beat him at L59? L58 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNFRMTMRRW Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 16:31, Quest said: It also does this on One X when the console is asleep. My save file says I've been playing for something ridiculous like 400 hours. Yes, this is what I reported and suspect as well. I am also at 400 hours while I believe I put in 60-70 at most. On 11/01/2021 at 16:12, Ste Pickford said: Because they're trying to appeal to everyone, including people who have never played a game in the series before, or a JRPG before, so they introduce concepts one by one that long-time players are already familiar with. It's a tough balancing act. Also because in all of these games you need to assemble your cast/party which takes time. Not much different from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. Only halfway the move they have assembled everyone and the story really kicks off from there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 It is all very LOTR, I love it. You know what is great. For the hard bits it gives you an AI friend who heals you too. So you never get stuck on a but for long. Such a simple thing but helps prevent the need for any Uber grinds. How far in am I? Iv had the ' large event ' and just recaptured a castle with our main man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryodi Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 20 hours in now and I just had a very good night at the casino Spoiler In Puerto Valor go to the slot machine on the blue carpet and use the leftmost machine. Keep betting at 90 until you run out or in my case get silver spins and the tokens roll in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 This game never fucking ends. Act 3 now..m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntyclimax Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 07/01/2021 at 20:41, spanx said: I’d been looking forward to this for a while, and having played through the first, what, six or so hours.... In the bin I think. It’s so painfully generic and bland. I’m struggling to wring out any fun from it at all. I’m genuinely gutted, I’d been really excited to play it. Is it a “oh the story really kicks in after ten hours” job? What am I missing? This is how I felt about Yakuza - the first ten hours felt like a tutorial. I stuck with it, and glad that I did. I’m in this thread considering whether to delve into DQ, FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I stopped early on when I had it on ps4. Totally got hooked on it on switch though. I think if you enjoyed Yakuza LaD you'll enjoy this, that's practically a dragon quest game in some ways. It's definitely not generic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 And finished. Playtime said 210 bit that's due to quick resume. Amazing game, one of the best I have ever played. I feel a bit sad it's all over now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgraves Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, carlospie said: And finished. Playtime said 210 bit that's due to quick resume. Amazing game, one of the best I have ever played. I feel a bit sad it's all over now Really finished? There are quite a few 'false' endings... Spoiler Calasmos beaten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wretcherd Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, carlospie said: And finished. Playtime said 210 bit that's due to quick resume. Amazing game, one of the best I have ever played. I feel a bit sad it's all over now Which members did you tend to keep in your party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple A Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, rgraves said: Really finished? There are quite a few 'false' endings... Reveal hidden contents Calasmos beaten? I'd think so with that playtime? My full clear run with all the final gear too, ended about 130h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, wretcherd said: Which members did you tend to keep in your party? Hero, Serena, jade, knight guy. You need them all to do the last boss though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, rgraves said: Really finished? There are quite a few 'false' endings... Hide contents Calasmos beaten? Oh yeh I did it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgraves Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 56 minutes ago, carlospie said: Oh yeh I did it all Did you work out the trick with him or did you google? I have to say, I totally missed it and looked it up in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorfarius Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Got this for Christmas and just sunk a few hours in this morning, enjoying it so far but man.. is the music this bad throughout? I had to turn it and the effects down several notches as it was really grating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Bell Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Lorfarius said: Got this for Christmas and just sunk a few hours in this morning, enjoying it so far but man.. is the music this bad throughout? I had to turn it and the effects down several notches as it was really grating. On Definitive Edition? The music is fantastic! But I admit, loops a bit too often. It changes as it goes on in different areas. Full soundtrack is here. Skip through it. It's all of a similar style though so I expect you'd want to (cries internally) ..switch it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 31/10/2020 at 19:15, GwiDan said: I just finished this. 115 hours and I had to call it at some point. Epic story, epic characters, epic length. Amazing, but here’s to never playing another one I just reached the opening credits - after five hours. Quote 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wretcherd Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Lorfarius said: Got this for Christmas and just sunk a few hours in this morning, enjoying it so far but man.. is the music this bad throughout? I had to turn it and the effects down several notches as it was really grating. I don't know if it was a preorder or launch thing but there was dlc on the switch store to download some DQ8 music and costumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_cybernet Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 14:45, rgraves said: Did you work out the trick with him or did you google? I have to say, I totally missed it and looked it up in the end. I had the worst of both worlds - I accidentally read the trick of how to defeat him when I was looking something else up - and then by the time I got there, I forgot to do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 14:45, rgraves said: Did you work out the trick with him or did you google? I have to say, I totally missed it and looked it up in the end. Googled it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlospie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 17/02/2021 at 11:27, Lorfarius said: Got this for Christmas and just sunk a few hours in this morning, enjoying it so far but man.. is the music this bad throughout? I had to turn it and the effects down several notches as it was really grating. There's four good songs and a lot of the others are repeated way too often 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I've been enjoying this lately, but I cannot get past how dire the 8-bit sections are, the encounter rate is staggeringly high and is such a bore. I'm only on my second one, I doubt I'll do any of the others. How does Fleeing even work? I try to run from battles and even the ones I'm vastly overpowered for still trap me. It's tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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