Play Dragon Quest VI - Maboroshi no Daichi (Japan) Online

Dragon Quest VI finally made it West after years of being Japan-only, and honestly? It was worth the wait. You start off as this amnesiac hero waking up in a weird dream world—classic JRPG stuff—but the way the real world and dream world layers play off each other is way cooler than I expected. The DS remake keeps the SNES charm but smooths out the rough edges, like making class changes less of a headache.

Fights are your usual turn-based Dragon Quest fare, but the monster recruiting mechanic from V is back, and some of the late-game job combos get ridiculous (ever seen a Gadabout turn into a powerhouse?). The music’s still that nostalgic synth-y goodness, though the DS version adds some nice orchestral touches. It’s not the flashiest entry, but if you like old-school RPGs with meaty side content and that cozy Dragon Quest vibe, this one’s a solid time. Just don’t expect the story to hit as hard as V.