The Origins of Dragon Quest 1

How did Dragon Quest become the dominant force in RPGs in Japan? How did Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama come together for its creation? What's the origin of the Puff Puff? Let's explore all that and more as Derrick explores the origin, legacy, and gameplay of the Dragon Quest series, starting with the original!

0:00 - The Origins of Yuji Horii & Enix
1:33 - An RPG for Children
6:20 - Setting Out on the Journey
11:23 - Akira Toriyam & Koichi Sugiyama
18:26 - The Quest Itself
34:32 - The Dragonlord
37:03 - Epilogue & Legacy
39:47 - Which Version is Best?
41:39 - Preparing for the Sequel

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