Dragon Quest IV does something really cool—it splits the story into these bite-sized chapters where you play as different characters before they all come together. At first, I thought it’d be disjointed, but it actually makes the world feel way bigger when you see how everyone’s stories connect.

The combat’s classic turn-based stuff—no fancy gimmicks, just solid JRPG strategy. And the party members? They’ve got way more personality than your average RPG crew. There’s this one merchant guy who fights with a whip and haggles in shops, which is weirdly satisfying when you’re scraping for gold early on.

It’s got that old-school Dragon Quest charm—simple but polished, with towns full of quirky NPCs and those iconic monster designs. If you’re into RPGs that take their time building a world instead of rushing you to the next boss fight, this one’s a gem.