Why Dragon Quest Has Always Been So Much More Popular in Japan

In Japan, Dragon Quest is a cultural phenomenon. In the U.S., it's that "other" JRPG franchise. What caused such a massive difference in the game's global reception?

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Why Dragon Quest Has Always Been So Much More Popular in Japan

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Why Dragon Quest Has Always Been So Much More Popular in Japan