Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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  • Summary: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama.

    While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama.

    While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, Dragon Quest XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to long-time fans and franchise newcomers alike.

    A young man, about to participate in his village's coming of age ceremony, travels to a Sacred Stone alongside his childhood friend. After a series of unexpected events, this intrepid adventurer learns he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero from a forgotten age. The young hero sets forth into an unknown world on a journey to unravel the mystery of his past... but the welcome he receives is far from warm. Upon revealing his identity to the King, the hero is branded as "The Dark spawn" and hunted by a relentless army. Fleeing from his pursuers, the hero assembles a band of endearing adventurers who believe he is actually The Luminary reborn. The hero and his newfound companions embark on a quest that will take them across continents and over vast oceans as they learn of an ominous threat facing the world.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameStar
    Sep 23, 2018
    88
    Dragon Quest 11 successfully counts on traditional JRPG virtues in a contemporary look, becoming the best current title of the genre.
  2. Riot Pixels
    Nov 5, 2018
    83
    Dragon Quest XI may delight even the staunchest opponents of JRPGs.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 28, 2018
    80
    There’s some good stuff in Strange Brigade, such as its unique visual style and its deliberate kitsch narration. But if you’re used to Horde-type games, it won’t be challenging and fresh enough to entertain you.
  4. PC Gamer
    Sep 11, 2018
    68
    A JRPG for people who haven’t played one in a while, basically. Well-made, but disappointingly safe.

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  1. Positive: 34 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. tontonac
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, awesome graphics, story, companions, character design... very traditional like all DQ but that's just what I like about them.Fantastic game, awesome graphics, story, companions, character design... very traditional like all DQ but that's just what I like about them. Orchestral music is much better than midi, I found it a bit annoying during the first hours but strangely became accustomed and now I like it. It's a game I'll remember, unlike a lot of more "modern", generic JRPGs.… Expand
  2. waveathon
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    This is my first Dragon quest game. It was a beautiful experience for me. It is the JRPG of the year for me. I really love it. When I firstThis is my first Dragon quest game. It was a beautiful experience for me. It is the JRPG of the year for me. I really love it. When I first arrived to a town other than the MC's hometown I said to my self this is the best town in all of the game I swear it. But that was I kept going to another town to another. Every town has a beauty of it's own.

    Gameplay on the other hand was turn based and I loved it. No complain there.

    The music on the other hand. I never skipped the opening everytime I boot the game. It is basicallyh the national anthem for a video game.

    ALl in all it is a game for JRPG fans. Now I know why Japan loved this game.

    Sad thing is I have that feeling again that a unfillable void in my heart. I wish there was a DLC for this but it looks like they already included everything on this game. It really has a lot of content.    … Expand
  4. jugadorhardcore
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    finally a Dragon Quest! great game. a masterpiece! this genre is difficult to come by
  5. kalas5119
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Excelente juego de rol.
    Buen sistema de combates con bastante profundidad y versatilidad entre los 8 personajes diferentes.
    Historia    Excelente juego de rol.
    Buen sistema de combates con bastante profundidad y versatilidad entre los 8 personajes diferentes.
    Historia bastante normal, sin grandes giros argumentales ni sorpresas magnas.
    Enorme duración. Solo la historia principal te puede llevar alrededor de 70 horas.
    Muy recomendado para gente que busca experiencias de rol con combates por turnos, y perder la tarde leveando porque hay un boss que te cuesta. Ofrece exactamente lo que esperas de él.

    9/10    … Expand
  6. DarkFireUmad
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    Está bien, es un juego sólido que no hace nada extremadamente mal, pero tampoco destaca en nada en especial. Lo único que me ha molestado delEstá bien, es un juego sólido que no hace nada extremadamente mal, pero tampoco destaca en nada en especial. Lo único que me ha molestado del juego es que su "postgame" canon me sobra bastante.… Expand
  7. Equiixxx
    Jan 26, 2022
    8
    All a jrpg should have. Characters are very charismatic even if they fall on some stereotypes. Those 2 points goes away because im reallyAll a jrpg should have. Characters are very charismatic even if they fall on some stereotypes. Those 2 points goes away because im really tired of protagonist being those dull males that wont make a face even if they are being stabbed or wont say a single word on all game. Cant relate to them. Also Pc port should not been the switch port because the graphics had a big downgrade that could have been easily avoided. dificulty escalation is very well executed at 50 hours more or less. before that, the game can be too much easy. You will feel like suddenly some bosses gets really hard when normal enemies were too much weak.… Expand
  8. Kamzz
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    No free upgrade to XI S on steam, it feels so greedy from SQEX.
    Don't buy this game anymore and wait XI S if you really want it.

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