This guy sounds like I met him in a alley and I asked him for some marijuana and he started talking to me about a video game

Metal slimes are easier when you unlock Erik's 'Critical Acclaim' skill. Another very important tip also involves Erik. He has a skill to steal items from enemies and it's very useful to apply that early on so you don't have to search for ingredients later when needing to craft.

Lol. This guy sounds like he is trying to tell you a really long secret while wearing a fedora and trenchcoat. He should've started this vid with "hey kid, wanna buy a video game?"

Another tip...kill every monster you see at least once... and hug the edges of the map...

I love watching people who passionates about their hobby

Tim Rogers original half-hour long review for this game was what convinced me to buy it, 80 hours later I completed it and the post-game content and it was the most enjoyable video game I've played in the last 8 years. I came here to just watch this video again because I miss it. I want nothing more than to erase this game from my memory and play it again without knowing anything

This man deserves a raise. Like seriously how many people besides me saw the review and went and preordered the game the same day? I haven't played a dragon quest game since 8 and the review sold me on it in a heartbeat. I have been loving every second of the game so far

Honestly, I want you to make more dragon quest videos.

I spent almost a whole hour exploring the first major city XD the game is huge! Also I broke all dem pots! :D

I was interested in getting into this series your excellent review made me buy it. Now I'm 10 hours in already and the game came out yesterday.

Your review totally sold this game. Bought it at 10:00 am, flipped that box art and have loved every second so far. I feel like I may have died and went to heaven because between persona 5, ni no kuni and now dq11 I have been so spoiled on jrpgs.

Me:not planning on buying till September for the switch port. Also me: watching dragon quest tips to be fully prepared for September.

I still want that 1hr long video about battle systems that you promised

Square should join in the remaster bandwagon and release DQ8 for the PS4 next.

I absolutely love your admiration for this series. It deserves more attention in the west, and it's nice seeing people buy the game just because your review convinced them to. Thanks Tim, keep up the great work.

I DID watch your 36 minute review and I DID decided "this is the Dragon Quest for me." The tips are appreciated.

thought i was increasing my odds of dodging if i ran around the enemy like an idiot during battle...

i hadn't played dragon quest and wasn't subscribed to kotaku, this reviewer got me to do both.

That final tip before the end of the video is crucial!

Your excitement for this series is infectious, I'm playing the demo now and I have the full game on order 😂

Well Mr. Rogers, it was as much a pleasure listening to your review as actually playing many another game. Such a fun review, and now I'm definitely charmed by the DQ mystique. Love your neighborhood

Your review gave me the push I needed to buy my first dragons quest game. This. Thanks mate.

Thanks for the tips. I have a vague memory of playing a dragon quest game a very, very long time ago, but your review tipped me over the edge. Looking forward to seeing what's in store.

This was the best ASMR i've heared so far. Very good, you did mention something about dragon quest which i couldn't make out though.

Totally love your style Tim, and your passion for Dragon Quest XI. I have watched the tips twice and probably worse the review (All 36 minutes) twice and I don’t own this game... yet, but I will. Thanks again for your great videos and keep up the awesome videos. Oh yeah, more DQXI videos would be great.

That was the first thing I noticed when opening my copy. Immediately flipped that around! Love the Japanese box art. 🤘😎🔥

i was excited for this game back when it was announced that it was being translated. your review of it was phenomenal and spot-on. this is the best DQ game, and it puts up one hell of a fight for the title "best game on PS4." its so good.

I love this review. Comedic and informative with brilliant pacing.

Another help for Tip #8: Metal Slash helps guarantee a hit and allows you to *maybe* get 2 dmg Edit: Forgot to mention Erik can also get an ability that allows him to always crit and half the time he's faster than the slime you're hunting

This guy needs to become the new face of Kotaku, I'd start watching more videos

Loved the box art tip, thank you!! I'll do this when my copy arrive

Thank you so much! I watched your review, and it assured me that I was right in pre-ordering the game. And these tips are very helpful reminders since it's been quite some time since I played a console DQ that wasn't Heroes.

When I first started playing this game I knew nothing about it and I didn't get the story and didn't think it was that fun but the more I played it it all started to come together and it has slowly become one of my favorite games ever. I've beaten it once and I immediately started all over again enjoying every minute of it 😊

This narrator is the ONLY reason I subscribed to Kotaku. His breakdown on the "Found in Translations" for FFVII drew me in, his commitment to not having to cuss like someone who can't use words to express themselves, kept me. Bravo-Zulu from this Navy vet.

I truly love this man and his reviews/tip videos. Thank you so much for sharing ♥️🗡🐲📺

Amazing buddy! I loved this video ! Thankyou

This guy again xD in for a treat

After review video I came here too quickly when I see. And I decided to buy this game. Thanks to Tim. I hope he make more content about jrpgs.

Your reviews are the highlight of KZfaq. Congrats

Woke up this morning, watched playstation access, based on robs recommendation on todays video, watched your review, ordered my copy for pick up from best buys. :D

When you see something blue and shiny: 'This might be a good place to find some ingredients'

Sorry, im not going to play this game for an hour a day. Im gonna play it 4 hours a day.

I love Dragon Quest and your videos are great! Please keep making them!

Great video man. Done really well. Haven't played a dq game since dq4 chapters of the chosen one, and this game gives the series a refreshing take on the classics

Ok so here are some of tips I have only playing this game in the series and being new to it 1) Rest at every campsite/Inn as this unlocks the location for your Zoom spell and trust me you will be backtracking if your wanna complete quests 2) Dont worry about allocating skill points incorrectly as you can reset them from any save point and you may want to do this is your going to grind vs story battles (ie some weapons like whips and boomerangs are awesome for grinding but are terrible against bosses) 3) Check not just pots but bookshelves as they contain recipe books 4) While you can buy Items from the Weapon/Armor shops its not really needed as you will eventually learn how to make those items and the improved versions you can make are far better, instead save your money for purchasing components 5) Pay Attention to equipment effects instead of simply just the equipments stats, for instance the Falcon blade while being weaker attacks twice per attack which is alot more damage than a stronger weapon 6) Set your battle speed to fast it makes grinding take alot less time 7) While you dont need to massively "grind" do fight every enemy you encounter to keep on par with levels 8) Critical hits bypass metal slimes defense are will instantly kill them, use skills such as light lightning thrust or hatchet man to inflict crits and one shot metal slimes, also characters not in the active party gain exp so dont worry about having to switch in off hand party members to gain levels 9) Charm is a stat that can sometimes make enemies become infatuated with your characters and isnt that useful except for a certain rather flamboyant performer whos best attacks are based off of it

Just started this one. I have been walking around grinding for levels and having Erik steal stuff.

Enjoy your videos. You remind me of a gumshoe PI thats actually in the game observing whats going on. Love it.

Tim, you make the best videos on this channel. I wish you reviewed most games on kotaku. Thanks for being informative and entertaining.

I typically call Tip #2 the 'Legend of Zelda' method. And it applies to any game that has a breakable pot.

Uh? "Don't binge through it" Well EXCUSE me! See here, you recently made me buy this game, and I haven't regretted it for a second, and I will binge this game for many hours at a time.

I got this game because of your review and I'm loving it so far , thank you

just ordered this game based on your very insightful review. I am so excited. These tips are going to be helpful.

i had a lot of trouble with the “walk on the wild side” quest, and i’m sure others have too. but i figured it out today. wait until you have all of the party members and start to get each of the characters (hero erik and selena) in pepped state one at a time. when one of them gets pepped up put them in your reserve and pull another party member out. even when they’re in the reserves they’ll keep the pepped up state. so once they’re all pepped up you can pull them all out and go kill the monster and finish it up. what a pain

Any tips on how to figure out Erik's accent? I like Erik, but he sounds like someone from the UK speaking American English trying to sound like he is from New York.

Ok I love these tips, gonna be so helpful. I just started playing and was worried I had to grind. But I haven't added anyone to my party yet. So I'll wait, as you said.

I am finally playing DQ11 and I reckon Tim is about 70% of why I finally picked it up. His passion is infectious, add the overwhelming positive reviews and boom.

The voice audio was mixed waaaaaay too low.

The switch version just has the japanese art.its like nintendo knew.

Okay i am getting this , i have never heard of this series but goddamn you’ve convinced me , you are a great promoter for this game

Great video, I hope to see more by you

I have my volume pumped all the way and I can barely hear you.

I imagine Tim sitting back with a glass of sake while explaining this.

Great video! Subscribed!

Basket! That last tip! Brilliant! I love it!!!!!

That is exactly how I played Breath of the Wild. I’ve only now reached the castle! March 2017 - September 2018 = 120 hours 👌👑🌙🛌💤

You should make a review of each dragon quest.

It's so great this game has been released for pc. I haven't bought a console since the ps2 in 01 so I was able to enjoy DQ8. That game was super fun and had a great amount of things to do. Dragon Quest is such a great franchise and I will be very happy to be able to visit this world again

Bro ur videos are great! Are u thinkin about making a video about characters skills and items build?

"boot it up, buddy"

That man is literally a saviour, where can I pray to him? I wanna go into a church and say my thanks...

Great tips, I have seen your other 35 minute video, very interesting

bought it on the first day of release after watching your vid. Thanks bro!

I'm a simple man, I hear Tim Rogers I click like button brah

DQXI is my goty. I really hope it sells as well as it should so we can get more DQ games to the West. I'll buy them all SE!!!

This is truly and awesome video. I feel the love man. I’m sure loving this game!

This guy is cool. Loving Dragon Quest XI so far and im definitely going to 100% it (which i never do with games) never really been to into Dragon Quest but now i want to play all of them

dang dude i have my volume maxed out and can barely hear you

Some more standard Dragon Quest tips: - Save often and keep money in the bank so you don't lose it if your party gets wiped out. - Talk to NPCs during the day and during the night. A lot of them will have different dialogue. - Every time you get a new kind of key, go back to older areas and re-explore. Unless you keep track of them, it's easy to forget every locked door you come across. - Always check wells. - At least one of the slot machines in the casino is usually forgiving enough that if you start with enough coins, you're unlikely to lose everything and you will eventually hit a jackpot. - Don't discard or sell anything unless you absolutely have to. Seemingly useless items or gear can sometimes come in handy for side quests, crafting, etc. - Revisit towns from time to time and talk to NPCs. You won't get crucial information this way or anything like that, but it's fun to check in as these characters will often have something new to say later on that adds depth to the game.

Man... You're just the best. Thank you.

I am sooo new to your channel and i gotta say i am permanently in love with your commentary way of speaking Subscribing now🌹

Bro ur the best ever lived but either talk louder or turn the Buster Keaton OST down. Much love

I love Tim Rogers... I love dragon quest too... but mostly I just love Tim Rogers.

so excited to get the game. this is just everything i needed. i really appreciate more dragon quest xi content from you. oh and can i call you dragon quest guy ? :)

As long as you keep making videos, I'll keep watching them.

Is that movie trailer voice tone one you use in real life or just in videos?

Man I really don't like Kotaku but I do like this guy. Then again I really like Dragon Quest so maybe I'm skewed. Good job anyways.

So glad I watched this. I’m not a newbie to jrpgs but this is my first dragon quest game. I’m actually happy that I got it because my life is so busy at the moment it’s the perfect game before I go to sleep.

I. LOVE. THIS. GUY. I want him to do ALL reviews and tips... he is just soo.... awesome.

I am a 30 year dq lover and your reviews and videos have me soooooooooo stoked for this game

Either the music is too loud or your voice is too low, or a combination of the both

I know this vid is kind of old but the red bookshelf is a very handy tip and I loved your outro

I love your reviews and your voice ! My brother is a big dragon quest fan. And now I kind of am too! I hope kotaku have you make more dragon quest related video!

the sound is too low

you only play half hour of a jrpg??? what sorcery is this show ME!

I wasn't sure if I should bought it or not, but thanks to your review and this, now I'm sure I will.

Admittedly this video told me everything I already knew, however also as somebody who's played every Dragon Quest a number of times? That's probably why. Still, enjoyed watching!

sony/squareenix should pay tim a good chunk of money cuz i'm pretty sure his videos alone have sold about 30000 copies of this game

Interestingly, I'm watching this on my crappy little phone and I can hear him just fine. But it is quite on my laptop.

Well, he sold me. I watched all of his video reviews on this game and this video. I’m downloading the demo right now and will buy the game with my next paycheck. Thank you, Tim!

thx for tips it's really help for me