The last major DQ game that people would remember around here was number 8 (#9 was DS exclusive, #10 wasn't released in the US). People really liked #8 around here.

I think most people would say #11 has lost a bit of the charm of some of the past games. They switched over to Unreal Engine, and it shows for better and for worse. It's gorgeous, but the controls are occasionally a little clunky.

But the story and game mechanics are really great. I'm just over 100 hours into it and still hungry for more (and not quite done with the main story!).

If you're into old-fashioned Japanese-style RPG's, and not turned off by some cartoonishness (and some dated character tropes that I wish they'd grow out of), then I highly recommend it.