The story, characters, and gameplay of
an RPG are really the factors that make or break a game for me. If
the story is predictable or the characters are all stereotypical
cliches, I end up focusing on other aspects of the game to find
redeeming value. But DQXI delivers on every level, and the story and
characters exceed expectations just like every other aspect of the
game. I've played a LOT of RPG's, trust me, but even when I was only
10 hours into the game I was already surprised by some unusual twists
and turns in the plot and character behavior. The story is engaging
in an unpretentious way—it has a quality to it that feels like it
was taken straight out of a classic, time-tested fairy tale. Although
there are certainly a few elements that you'll be familiar with, it
feels like a new story is being told and this is one of the reasons
the game keeps me going: I can't wait to find out what happens next!
The characters in DQXI are likeable and fun. For example, I found
myself wishing I had an adventurous friend like Erik to hang out with
in real life—someone curious to see what might be up on that roof
or behind that locked door, and daring enough to figure out a way to
discover the truth. Each character has his or her own, distinct
personality, and the dynamic of the party changes with each new
addition to the group. I almost feel like I have a group of online
friends waiting on standby to continue adventuring with me! But how
is the gameplay in DQXI...?
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