Outdated mechanics will leave you feeling frustrated and somewhat exhausted before the game is through.
The Good
- A versatile vocation/class system that allows you to creatively customise your characters' skills, spells and abilities.
- A variety of colourful towns and environments, all brimming with unique personality and flair.
- Utilising both screens while exploring, DQ6 makes good use of the DS.
The Bad
- The narrative lacks direction.
- There are little to no prompts directing you where to go next.
- Random encounters are too frequent, making exploration an arduous task, especially towards the end.
- Saving is a long and tedious process.
While I did enjoy playing DQ6, it's outdated mechanics and lackluster story proved to be too much of a hindrance to fully immerse myself in this revamped fantasy adventure.