>>4116244
3
5 outside of its single gimmick is way way way way way way too handhold, I like the orb part of 3 of just exploring this big world and stumbling onto story

3, 4, 5, and 8 are all way up there for me. Probably lean 5.

I really do like 1.

>>4116608
lies

>>4116244
My favorite is always going to be 4.
the DS version in particular but the nes one will always suck me in. the music and game loop are great but honestly its pure nastolgia that keeps bringing me back.

I will say that DQ2 3dHD was such a better game the original 2 it really sold me on the game so much more than the original. Honestly if you aren't a die hard fan 2nes is terrible.

>>4116244
I don't really like the mainline titles after 3. LOVE the monsters games.

>>4116608
1 is great. Super chill game. Underrated.

>>4116244
I love 7.

>>4116964
>lies
No way. It's certainly not a Dragon Quest game in the traditional sense of creatable party members, various themed regions, and a tonal imbalance, but the GBC port is very fun. I played it when I was younger so to me the plot was easier to follow and it was a nice chill escalation.