Fighting those monsters constitutes the vast majority of the game's 8-ish hour run time, as collecting the items you need to get to the end boss only takes around 30 minutes, and is even faster if you use a guide or remember where they are. The combat is classic grindy turn-based goodness.
Similarly one may ask, how many hours is the first Dragon Quest?
The ideal jrpg length for the story is about 60 hours. DQXI is about 120, give or take depending on whether you are taking your time or going quicker. I've seen places say 80 to 100 hours for story. Those people were moving at a quicker than normal pace for sure.
Also Know, how long are Dragon Quest games? 70 hours
Regarding this, how long does it take to beat Dragon Quest?
between 50 and 60 hours
What happens when you die in Dragon Quest 1?
1. When you die, you'll come back at Tangetel Castle, in front of the King. You will still have all of your experience, but you will lose half of your gold on hand. This will only really bother you in the beginning of the game.
