Dragon Quest X All In One Package
I've been a long-time fan of Dragon Quest, and loved the direction Dragon Quest IX went with the changes to the formula, but still having the core game play intact. I had seen many comparisons made between IX and X, and despite the fact that I was as skeptical as anyone else about making Dragon Quest into an MMO, after watching lots of gameplay footage, I was sold on the overall execution.
Most importantly, it still feels like Dragon Quest. I'm amazed how well they were able to take the Dragon Quest concept, and apply it to an MMO environment. It truly is a unique experience. It most certainly is not a game for everyone, but to those who are fans of DQ, it is most definitely worth a shot. The short offline campaign gives you a great taste of the way the system works, and the main online campaign opens a giant, immersive, beautiful world to explore. It truly presents a great balance of a familiar, yet fresh Dragon Quest experience.
This version of the game, the "All In One Package" for PC, contains both the original Dragon Quest X, and it's expansion on a single disc, with registration keys for both games, which includes a free 20 day online play period for new players. As has been stated by many reviews here, there are some things players should be aware of before buying, including the region-lock, registration process, etc. If you're interested in playing, do some research before buying.
All in all, this is a unique, and fantastic game, and a great addition to the Dragon Quest series.