Suggestion please...

[Neo]

Originally Posted by Happydude

is it linked to the previous ones? or is it like a Final fantasy game where all of them can be played on their own without any idea of the last ones what-so-ever?

Well yes and no. The first 3 games were a trilogy, and so were the next 3. So far there aren't any links with DQ VIII other than some familiar enemies and spells. You can definitely play it w/o having played any of the others, you'll just be lacking the nostalgia factor if you're not familiar with it.