what game should follow Dragon Quest IX?

I picked up DQIX for cheap a few days ago, and have barely been able to put it down (just long enough to get my finals work done!). Anyway, now I am wondering what game should follow (or try and follow), this amazing RPG. I know there are some other DQ games on the platform, but I have to admit I will miss the battle animations, so I'm not sure jumping straight into those will be the best bet. I was thinking maybe FFIV, or Might and Magic if I can find it...

What do you guys think?

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[QUOTE="Spinnerweb"]Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days. I was surprised it managed to fit onto a DS cartridge.Essian

One of the Pokemon games. I compare DQIX to Pokemon in that there is a huge amount of content and customability in each game if you choose to work for it. Content wise, I'd say DQIX is the best value on the system.

FFIV is great but it's a heavily story driven game and doesn't have much to do afterwards aside from grinding for ultra rare items and a New Game+ feature. (That sadly isn't as awesome as it could have been.)

One of the Pokemon games. I compare DQIX to Pokemon in that there is a huge amount of content and customability in each game if you choose to work for it. Content wise, I'd say DQIX is the best value on the system.

FFIV is great but it's a heavily story driven game and doesn't have much to do afterwards aside from grinding for ultra rare items and a New Game+ feature. (That sadly isn't as awesome as it could have been.)

turtlethetaffer

I picked up DQIX for cheap a few days ago, and have barely been able to put it down (just long enough to get my finals work done!). Anyway, now I am wondering what game should follow (or try and follow), this amazing RPG. I know there are some other DQ games on the platform, but I have to admit I will miss the battle animations, so I'm not sure jumping straight into those will be the best bet. I was thinking maybe FFIV, or Might and Magic if I can find it...

What do you guys think?

Essian

How much did you pay for it? I found one on craigslist in my area for $15, and its a sealed copy. Thats a pretty cheap right? I might get it tonight.

Got DQ IX first and played it. Loved it so much I bought IV. Different graphics but a better story. Then I got V - which I absolutely loved. My favorite of all the games. Currently I'm half way through XI.

The graphics are considerbly different from IX but all 3 have GREAT storylines. (Storylines are important to me. Without a good story, it's just grinding.)

In all honesty, if you love Dragon Quest IX it has enough content to last you many 100s of hours. That is if you can get into the many side quests, class system, Grotto plunging, and item forging.