Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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  1. sawduck
    May 8, 2023
    8
    A very enjoyable game but my god is it long, i might try some of the older games next
  2. Edenscott
    May 8, 2023
    9
    One of the best modern JRPGs, very chill, but entertaining to play with traditional JRPG combat.
  3. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    9
    Never have I ever experienced such an engaging adventure, with such endearing characters and greatly structured story, one of the longest also. The soundtrack is amazing. The gameplay is really simple and turn-based but provides you with enough evolution and variety to keep you going for 100 hours of gameplay, since there are so many enemies and ways to defeat them. The only aspect I didntNever have I ever experienced such an engaging adventure, with such endearing characters and greatly structured story, one of the longest also. The soundtrack is amazing. The gameplay is really simple and turn-based but provides you with enough evolution and variety to keep you going for 100 hours of gameplay, since there are so many enemies and ways to defeat them. The only aspect I didnt like was the fact that your protagonist doesnt talk at all, no voice acting to give him some semblance of personality. When a NPC would talk to him with great voice acting, your protagonist would simply nod while smiling like an idiot. And also, I wish the game was not so "grindy" in the end in order to defeat the final boss.… Expand
  4. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    It's the same JRPG comfort food you come to crave after while, just as with the previous installments. Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a well put together world and cast that makes it way thru the typical RPG plot. All the usual creatures and gear is there, but with the current gen upgrade, everything has a colorful charm to it. It'd be hard to hate something like this, but you won't haveIt's the same JRPG comfort food you come to crave after while, just as with the previous installments. Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a well put together world and cast that makes it way thru the typical RPG plot. All the usual creatures and gear is there, but with the current gen upgrade, everything has a colorful charm to it. It'd be hard to hate something like this, but you won't have your mind blown either. It's still the same RPG experience from twenty years ago. I give the western PS4 release a downgraded score since we apparently only got the lower grade music, not the orchestral version.… Expand
  5. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Agradezco tanto a Square Enix que me diese una experiencia JRPG clásica de toda la vida, con turnos y todo, que ahora solo pido que traigan el X Offline y saber algo más de XII.
  6. Sensou
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    I kind of understand why people can say this game is the best JRPG besides Persona 5 or even Fire Emblem Three Houses (which a bit different in genre).

    Dragon Quest XI has a massive world (probably the biggest out there), not like Persona which you only play on the deck of your house and Fire Emblem that only play around in the monastery. So you can explore the world and find lot of    I kind of understand why people can say this game is the best JRPG besides Persona 5 or even Fire Emblem Three Houses (which a bit different in genre).

    Dragon Quest XI has a massive world (probably the biggest out there), not like Persona which you only play on the deck of your house and Fire Emblem that only play around in the monastery. So you can explore the world and find lot of things which some of them are jaw-dropping due to the beauty of it. The Academy and Octagonia are my favorite place in DQ XI.

    The music, OST or BGM (whatever you call it) is heavenly. It's the truth, I play the game mostly only to dive into the world of DQ XI with the majestic yet soothing music. Japanese musicians truly never fails to set the tone for a game.

    Besides that, DQ XI is truly the default of JRPG. When we talk about JRPG, DQ XI is the closest game that can completely reflect what JRPG is which a good thing IMO but at the same time, they are lacking some unique selling point from big hit JRPG like Persona 5 and Fire Emblem Three Houses as well as the 1st Ni No Kuni.

    Besides that, the characters is DQ XI is perfect. I love Sylvando, Veronica and Rab due to their quirkiness. On top of that, you can play as your party member because all the party member will get separated in some point in the game which becomes my favorite part of the game because they tried to explore and do things their own after getting separated.

    The craziest thing is the post-content which act more like DLC for me rather than post-content and it's a big chunk of post content which basically it's equal to 1/2 of the main game. Completely loving the post-content.

    Overall I do enjoy the game as a die hard JRPG fans and I can say that DQ XI offer the best and the most beautiful scenery out of all JRPG game out there with another one of the best heavenly music to complement that.    … Expand
  7. Charlybs
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Un jrpg muy divertido y largo. Aventura es la palabra que mejor lo define. Desprende alegría, gusto, buen rollo a lo largo de toda la aventura. Lo recomiendo muchísimo incluso si nunca has jugado a rol por turnos.
  8. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    Dragon Quest ist so ein Sache für sich. Ein Spielkonzept, dass sich einfach sträubt zu altern. Im Kern spielen sich Dragon Quest Games heute immer noch so, wie vor zwanzig Jahren, auch wenn der neue Ableger der Serie in schickem 3D Look daher kommt. Das Kampfsystem ist rundenbasiert und klassisch im besten Sinne. Die Story ist der typische Heldentruppen Epos, der durch zwei, dreiDragon Quest ist so ein Sache für sich. Ein Spielkonzept, dass sich einfach sträubt zu altern. Im Kern spielen sich Dragon Quest Games heute immer noch so, wie vor zwanzig Jahren, auch wenn der neue Ableger der Serie in schickem 3D Look daher kommt. Das Kampfsystem ist rundenbasiert und klassisch im besten Sinne. Die Story ist der typische Heldentruppen Epos, der durch zwei, drei geschickte Wendungen im Laufe der Geschichte immer mal wieder reanimiert wird. Das klingt alles nicht sehr spannend? Die besondere Stärke von Dragon Quest waren seit jeher die charmanten Charaktere. Auch hier hat man wieder mit dem Autor des Dragon Ball Universums zusammen gearbeitet. Das ists was dem Spiel das gewisse extra gibt und heraus holt aus dem Einerlei der klassischen JRPGs. Daher nicht nur zu empfehlen für Fans des Genres. Die werden den Titel sowieso suchten.… Expand
  9. bonsai
    May 23, 2022
    9
    To me, this game goes directly in my top 3 JRPGs of all time, together with Chrono Trigger and Tales of Synphonia, I loved this game to death and did the platinum trophy, looking for everything to do until there wasn't anything left, 160 hours of pure fun.
  10. Eddyy
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    graphic and story are beautiful
    music is perfect
    story and citys 12/10

    realy good game
  11. NoLameGames
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    What a grand adventure this game was! A total gem, I'd never played a Dragon Quest game before, I'd heard it was good, but was always skeptical about that. I was in for a wonderful surprise this game was a breath of fresh air in the JRPG scene. It's very tried and true, but it had just enough QOL features to show what a JRPG should be striving for in this day and age.
  12. MoniWhite
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Not one of the better Dragon Quest games but it's still Dragon Quest so I love the traditional turn based battling
  13. manusax
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Story a little bit for children, but the game is a 10.

    More than a hundred hours. This was my game during pandemic.
  14. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Best japanese role playing game of the generation, without any possible doubt.
  15. Marsbarista
    May 6, 2021
    10
    DQ XI is an ridiculously cute, happy, uplifting, fairy-tale like game. The world is so charming and the art is amazing. Sylvando was my favourite character. But yeah, what a fantastic story and the old school rpg roots are pretty fun as well. Highly recommend this game.
  16. Empyrea
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    I've finished the first part of the game so here comes my impressions. Graphics are awesome. If in Dragon Quest VIII you felt like living in an anime serie now it just got better. At first I didn't like the soundtrack because I think it was made with a synthesizer but then I got used to it. I guess that make a game so long with real instruments (like in the opening) would have been tooI've finished the first part of the game so here comes my impressions. Graphics are awesome. If in Dragon Quest VIII you felt like living in an anime serie now it just got better. At first I didn't like the soundtrack because I think it was made with a synthesizer but then I got used to it. I guess that make a game so long with real instruments (like in the opening) would have been too expensive. As I said, graphics are great, soundtrack is good as well, about gameplay it's turn-based so you can think everything. My main complaints would be: there's no autosave or a place to save when you are going to fight a boss after having been in a temple and this is a very big problem because bosses are very very strong compared with the normal enemies. I died twice: once at the begining of the game and another time in like a golden temple so I recommend you that when you find a chest with normally 4 PM potions teleport to a place to save the game and then go to fight the boss. I got so so mad when I died in that temple that l stopped playing that game that day because I spent two hours in that temple leveling up my team for nothing. Another complaint is that there are too many spells. I mean, is it realy necessary? I don't think so. About the gameplay you can use the auto mode in the battles against normal enemies but with bosses, unless your team level is very high I recommend you to take control of your team although to be honest I was so upset with the golden temple thing that before the final battle of the first part of the game I grinded my team exploring new places so I end up beating the final boss with the auto mode because the machine knows more than me about what to do (although from time to time they use some attacks that I wouldn't have done) because if I take control I'd lose turns casting spells for nothing. My team with this final boss was: The main character (level 56) and H, R, and S (I don't want to spoil) and I only took control of some characters at the end of the battle to use PM potions. My recommendations: spend all the money and potions that you want (damn I have so many that I didn't use!). Although keep at least 200.000-300.000 to buy some stuff for the second part of the game. Also, use the forge and improve your items. And one last thing: when you find a place where you can save the game and heal and the enemies give you a good deal of experience take your time to rise a couple of levels. The first part of the game took me 82 hours.

    Ok. After almost 120 hours I've beaten the second part of the game. After reaching the first ending I recommend you to take a guide so you don't miss anything because there are many optional things that you can easily miss and also to not waste time visiting places. Before the final battle and having done almost all the optional things I had the hero at level 70 and then I decided to rise the hero a couple of levels (although I ended up leveling him to 75 in a place easy to farm) and I beat the final boss the first time only taking control to fill PM and doing somethings. The rest I left it to the autoplay. To sum up it's a good long game with great graphics although I must say that I was eager to finish everything of the second part of the game and finish it. I hope the next one be shorter.    … Expand
  17. Vitalick
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Great jrpg game , maybe not best graphics and sometimes music to repetitive but ig you like the jrpgs this is a must play game
  18. Ermaster
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    One of the best JRPG of all times.

    Graphics: 9/10 - Beautiful, always nice to see Toriyama´s monster and character designs.
    Story:9/10 - Long story, good characters, twists, nice cut scenes. What an adventure must be.
    Music: 8/10 - Even if the music is really good, it can get repetitive at times.
    Gameplay: 9/10 - Classical Turn-based JRPG with touch of modernity. Tons of things to do.
  19. squall13
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    no conocia nada de dragon quest xi, pero este juego es hermoso, entretenido, visualmente bien cuidado, si extrañas los viejos JRPGs, especialmente los viejos FF, esta es una de las mejores opciones a dia de hoy, vale la pena
  20. setuis
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great fantastic RPG that ruins its best mechanic in getting peppered up (using super flashy animations) by making the cost stupidly high to get pip pop or pip up items (one of them requires you to waste time gambling in a casino for hours on end as do other items in game) That or you need to steal 18 shields to do a farming combo once. Late game your forced to waste 10 to 20 minutes defending to get prepared up to use flashy attacks etc by the late game every character should have an ability to enter this state immediately like the main character does. (5% bonus to pep state?) also there is no set indication how long it will take to enter the state. Peppered up is basically a worse trance at least with trance in FF9 you could see how much gauge etc is needed to pepper up and makes it consistent and fair. Then to top it off they release the game on switch with more content then make a release for ps4 with the switch content instead of just releasing DLC. This is fine with certain companies who have always done it but it not welcome when new companies do it. Most encounters award low exp , low items and low amounts of money. Casino made me ill kept going past by 1 number for over 2 hours , stopped me getting 1 million casino tokens for 7[-8 items I need? . Basing the games economy by hard to find enemy that drops an expensive shield and casino gambling is crap. A great RPG with many quests and emotional moments ruined by not being allowed to enter pep pip state more. Finally trials and bosses that require you to beat them in a certain move limit and or with certain moves is super annoying too as most often they require "the pep juice garbage". --- Game should not really include stuff like f poker , roullete and slot machines in its game or at least it should warn players about it in advance as some people have problems in real life with such gambling machines. The game is realistically a 10 but the gambling mechanics and being sore about not enough pip boosts and not having the full experience drops this to an 8 and I don't feel bad about putting it there due to how annoying the roullete game is the game designers did not think to ask the player if they would like to save there bet as a template and it forces you to put down tokens on 36 squares over and over again requiring about 200 inputs each try only to fail for 2 hours without paying out jackpot. When you have already played the game 110 hours and just want a few pip pops to finish its just stupid and annoying. -- in the end it would have been faster to sell equipment. I didn't need to get to 99 oh well. The game had a good ending with partner of ancestor doing something , books where displayed indicating 2 volumes in the tale, and they showed off a first person mode for possibly dq 12 or the mothers perspective in dq 12 and introducing a character named coole??. Wheels of Harma easier than expected, overwhelming pride was the real difficult boss and the true last boss, The Big bad Aka " true last boss" was blasted to death with multiple shots from dark mage and spamming effin exlixers to win fast , after using sword of light to make it even easier. I mostly used a pure mage team (Oldman, Young girl, twin, Main hero) - as most of them have healing magic.

    Whale/ narwhal smashing barrier to final was cool , game has a lot of great moments in the end I skipped (The quest to make legeate sword +3) , The hotto quest for specific monster, I didn't bother to free phan from endless dancing from the old welsh man in the painting , I didn't face dragon in snefield for second time and finally I didn't bother doing kings quest in barrow's to upgrade 8th (hero) and The circus man) and stlll had 120 hours played in game I just wanted it done and finished. So I skipped the optional remaining stuff (like 20 more mini medals for max medals, horse races and those quest/mini bosses).    … Expand
  21. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Spent around 100+ hours on DQ11, never played a DQ game before but was thoroughly impressed. Part 1 of the game didn't have anything new to offer to the turn-based JRPJ landscape but was great at telling its story with a lovable cast of characters, it set up a strong foundation of the themes and setting of the world, meeting new monsters to encounter was a treat. Part 2 and 3 take a darkerSpent around 100+ hours on DQ11, never played a DQ game before but was thoroughly impressed. Part 1 of the game didn't have anything new to offer to the turn-based JRPJ landscape but was great at telling its story with a lovable cast of characters, it set up a strong foundation of the themes and setting of the world, meeting new monsters to encounter was a treat. Part 2 and 3 take a darker tone and it is a little hard to get used to at the start but is worth it in the end. If you are a fan of turn based combat then you don't want to miss DQ11.… Expand
  22. superpyro296
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is certainly way better than the average. Basically, this is a traditional JRPG made in 2018 by Square Enix. On almost all aspects, this game shines. We quickly see, as we start the game, that this is a high quality polished product. The story is good, the graphics are great and we have a game that will last around 100 hours (I spent 90 hours on my playthrough)

    I give 8,5/10 for this game. I don't have a lot of experience for JRPG in this category but last year, i have played Persona 5. I think those games are really different and I would definitely recommend both. Dragon Quest XI seems more targeted for a younger audience though...

    My only little complaint for this game was the difficulty level. I started with the draconian settings on (Stronger monsters) and I've been able to battle until the Octopus boss on this harder difficulty. For me, that was just too hard. Then, I turned down the diffuculty level to normal and the game became way too easy...After a couple of bosses, the normal difficulty became more balanced and I could benefit from some challenge.

    In term of story, it is generally good despite a slow start and a few holes in the middle. I think the different characters are well developed.

    I recommend this game especially for those who want to try JRPG's and see if it is for them. Don't expect anything really innovative but you will get a strong turn-based JRPG.    … Expand
  23. Kai82
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best RPGs in years. They transferred a classic turn based RPG from the nineties in our times keeping all that is / was great while avoiding the parts that would not work well today. It is the kind of RPG what fans wanted for years from Square Enix. While I must admit that they use tropes or staples of the genre they also made twists, challenge your expectations in a good way andOne of the best RPGs in years. They transferred a classic turn based RPG from the nineties in our times keeping all that is / was great while avoiding the parts that would not work well today. It is the kind of RPG what fans wanted for years from Square Enix. While I must admit that they use tropes or staples of the genre they also made twists, challenge your expectations in a good way and have some unique ideas. The story is really good. Your hero / protagonist did survive an attack that destroyed his hometown as infant and was adopted and raised in a small village. He bears the mark of the chosen one and after participating in the coming of age ritual the truth is revealed to him. Like I said it sounds pretty generic but you will soon get the first surprising twist. As the story progresses you get new party members, explore a fascinating world full of good characters and with enjoyable stories. The twists are good and I was always engaged in the story. What impressed me the most is what comes after you thought you finished the story. Be careful this is considered by many as spoilers! “Spoiler starts here”: You get a chance do undo the past. While you won the world suffered heavily. Basically you return to the half-point of the game and experience a new scenario, story and events. It felt like a second game for free. “End of spoilers”. Then there are the team members. One of the best cast in years because I struggled to pick my favorite team. All have their own stories, baggage and goals. Be it Erik the thief with a troubled hearth of gold, the twins Veronica and Serena, Sylvando the all should follow their hearths and everyone should be happy guy, Jade the female martial artist with depth and character and Rab the old man who is more than meets the eye. There is a character that I cant name because of spoilers. Then there is the graphic. As recommended by Dragon Quest standard the artworks are from Akira Toriyama who is most famous for Dragonball. The characters, monsters and world look gorgeous. They go for the anime look and I think it is fitting. The soundtrack however is a mixed back. They did not made an orchestral soundtrack and sometimes the music does not fit. However I will still say it is good but less than expected or what could be. There is a system to develop your characters. As you level up you get skill points that can be used to learn new abilities on an ability grid. You have often multiple approaches per character and you should not mix except for synergies or you have learned everything in your current role. For example Jade can use spears that are really strong weapons or claws that are weaker but have two attacks per action. Both variants have unique abilities and effects. Mostly it depends on preferences but there are of cause abilities that are more useful and if you are lucky you get some bonus skill points for unlocking abilities on the grid. Side note: Some abilities are locked on the grid until you acquired enough skills around them. There are a lot of side quest and some optional mini games. You can participate in horse races, collect medals for the academy, find weather cows, play casino games and more. I like the humor and some quirks for the characters. There is a robust crafting system in the game where you can make new equipment and / or improve your current once. What I felt is a missed opportunity are the pep powers. Your characters power up Super Saiyan style from time to time. However it is too unpredictable to use except you switch them out immediately and stop using them until you need them (Even this is not that usable). There are pep powered team combos with some good effect. I think the most useful is a combo from the protagonist, Jade and Sylvando. You can summon metal slimes for immense amounts of experience points from defeat (Erik has one attack that instant kills one because it has a guaranteed critical hit). Overall this was a surprisingly good game with lots of nostalgia and a world I liked to explored filled with good content / stories. Bonus: The Switch version is even better.… Expand
  24. JGar453
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    It harkens back to 80s JRPGs and the combat should be familiar but it never really feels like it's holding it back, if anything this is the boldest Dragon Quest game ever. The graphics are very good for its cartoony aesthetic and you'll be drawn into it not for the thrill of battle but for the cute monsters with dumb pun names. The music is okay, it gets repetitive. The combat is easy toIt harkens back to 80s JRPGs and the combat should be familiar but it never really feels like it's holding it back, if anything this is the boldest Dragon Quest game ever. The graphics are very good for its cartoony aesthetic and you'll be drawn into it not for the thrill of battle but for the cute monsters with dumb pun names. The music is okay, it gets repetitive. The combat is easy to understand. On normal mode as long as you face any enemies that look unique to you, you'll be fine, there are no random encounters. I love the versatility of equipment swapping and character swapping in battle. Every character fills just the right niche and you'll use all of them of your own volition probably. It's a bit buff and debuff heavy once you start to understand the game, with dedicated support characters. It doesn't punish being experimental with its skill tree as you can easily reallocate skill points. I guess my biggest criticism of the combat is the turn order being completely random with a dash of it being influenced by the agility stat. The generic set up of the story can be a turn off but you get in a episodic groove once the story really takes off. And then it goes really full gear in what I consider the 2nd act. The character development in that part of the game is great and it really shows how hard the developers tried to make every detail matter. The post-game has a storyline which is interesting lore wise but honestly I do take issue with some of the basic premise of it. But it does offer some more difficult combat trials. I think the main party of characters is great, I initially had negative perceptions of some of them but they all reveal themselves to be far more wholesome and troubled people than you initially believed. How I felt about characters such as Erik and Veronica drastically changed, I honestly thought Veronica was awful at first. It's a light-hearted affair but there are a couple moments that get a tad depressing in the game. One thing I thought was really cool about the North American version was some of the liberties they took with town dialogue. Every city featured some type of caricature like Spain, Italy, Hawaii, etc. but it's all very cute, the VAs are accented and have much more elaborate lines than the JP VAs, and there's this village where everyone speaks in haiku and then sometimes the kids break haiku for effect before stopping themselves. This is the kind of thing that happens when a localization team actually loves the product they're translating.

    It's easy to make a big massive JRPG map and just have it be point A to point B but Dragon Quest doesn't half ass any areas of the map. It has small but noteable flaws but I remember it as an endearing experience and that's what matters.    … Expand
  25. Azziz
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best games I have ever played. I am in love with JRPG thanks to DQ 11.
  26. Jmart8
    Sep 7, 2020
    8
    Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved the game. It introduced my to the franchise and I was surprised by how much good quality content it has, will be a fan for all next releases.

    Now the low score is because of 2 things; combat system can be improved and Im nore of a action RPG kind of guy AND MAINLY because of the totally broken casino system which doesnt work and it requores you to    Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved the game. It introduced my to the franchise and I was surprised by how much good quality content it has, will be a fan for all next releases.

    Now the low score is because of 2 things; combat system can be improved and Im nore of a action RPG kind of guy AND MAINLY because of the totally broken casino system which doesnt work and it requores you to deal with it to complete centain secondary missions (not even cheating exploits helped the 6+ horrible hours I had to struggle with that)    … Expand
  27. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Un excellent jrpg qui vous occupera pendant des dizaines d'heures un must have si on aime les jrpg !!
  28. dogshea
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    DQ XI is the most beautiful JRPG so far. The only bad thing is the hair style of the main character.
  29. Bader899
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s my first dq game and im love it the story is deep and amazing the characters are funny and reliable… Expand
  30. jeremymclin
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Nowadays, while RPG now shifting toward action based, this game redefines and states that turn-based RPG can still be brilliant! What a masterpiece!
  31. Jumpinjackflash
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Really great game. Does everything you ask for in a JRPG really well and had a beautiful game world to explore. Definitely worth it!
  32. JWil
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    I give it a 8 only because the music wasn’t the best it could be and hampered the experience of a masterpiece. Will Yuji Horii, Koichi Sugiyama, and Akira Toriyama outdo themselves again?! I really hope and pray so! This game shouldn’t be missed! But if possible get the definitive version on the Nintendo Switch!
  33. LucioTT
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    finally a good turn based rpg, the game is near perfect, the combat is fun and you have a lot of freedom on how you want your party members to fight, the story is really good, the world feels alive with colour, enemies and secrets to find. lot of dungeons and different towns to discover, the game is long really long, when you think is near its end bang not yet. dragon quest usually meansfinally a good turn based rpg, the game is near perfect, the combat is fun and you have a lot of freedom on how you want your party members to fight, the story is really good, the world feels alive with colour, enemies and secrets to find. lot of dungeons and different towns to discover, the game is long really long, when you think is near its end bang not yet. dragon quest usually means quality and this one is the same. a must play for any rpg fan.… Expand
  34. Ruah
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    La edición de Switch es lo más completo que he visto en una edición de un juego multiplataforma. Va muy bien tanto en modo tv como portátil, el poder jugar en 2d tbn ayuda a la nostalgia y el clásico combate por turnos q Nomura se cargo en final fantasy le queda genial
  35. MiguelLEO
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra maestra el mejor jrpg de PS4, combate, historia, gráficos, secretos, personajes con carisma, MUY LARGO, juegazo… Expand
  36. Mjnhminh
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Perfect game ! Everything is the best. Music, animation, charactor building, story
  37. TomasLacerda
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is visually stunning, it's really polished on everything! There is a lot of content, the characters are interesting and have unique personalities, the story gets more interesting as you go, it isn't as bland as initially seems. Really good voice acting, the quests types are really varied, it is an amazing RPG. I was skeptic in the beginning but fell in love for it.
  38. venture77
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game is a traditional turn based rpg with modern graphics. This game has a ton of content and I highly recommend it to any classic rpg fans.
  39. Xarman
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Just good
    The story is very good the music is beautiful worthy of Square Enix
  40. yamchaf
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Possible mine favourite RPG . One of the best games i ever played. Now looking forward DQ XII
  41. Roberoquer
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This is a traditional JRPG so if oyu are into the genre you already know what it´s about. That being said, the game is outstanding on almost every level. The gaphics are cartoonish but kind of fit perfectly the tone of the game overall, the turn-based combat system is one of the best and most fun to play I´ve ever seen and the story is not particularly new but it´s very well executed, theThis is a traditional JRPG so if oyu are into the genre you already know what it´s about. That being said, the game is outstanding on almost every level. The gaphics are cartoonish but kind of fit perfectly the tone of the game overall, the turn-based combat system is one of the best and most fun to play I´ve ever seen and the story is not particularly new but it´s very well executed, the plot has some interesting twists here and there that will keep you into the story at all times (and the final part is quite intense and exciting plotwise I must add) and the characters are really deep and fun to spend time with. The only negative thing is that at least for me the second part of the game was hard as hell since the difficulty levek skyrockets a bit and you may have to grind a lot to beat the final bosses, otherwise it´s a great game.… Expand
  42. rjpardor90
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Just loved it. Such a beautiful game with amazing characters and a non-stop history.
  43. GreenMenace
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    This isn’t new per se, but it is the definitive edition of a really good game. Dragon Quest XI tells a fantastic story full of twists and turns with a common theme of how light shines through the darkness.

    Pros Great story led by good characters Definitive Edition Clean Great Cinematics Cons The story takes its time The interface It took me awhile to get into the game    This isn’t new per se, but it is the definitive edition of a really good game. Dragon Quest XI tells a fantastic story full of twists and turns with a common theme of how light shines through the darkness.

    Pros

    Great story led by good characters
    Definitive Edition
    Clean
    Great Cinematics

    Cons

    The story takes its time
    The interface

    It took me awhile to get into the game and to understand its humor. It’s full of puns. I really started to enjoy the game once I unlocked most of the characters. At first, the art design appeared “kiddy” to me, but I gradually warmed up to it. My seven year old nephew enjoyed watching me play the game, and it was clean enough to where I felt comfortable with him watching.

    Even though the characters were simple, they worked well together to contribute to the overall experience. As I progressed, I felt rewarded by both the satisfaction from beating difficult challenges and the unfolding of the next part of the story. This game contains the most enjoyable cinematics I have ever seen in a game.

    This is the best edition available as it’s like there’s a dlc packed into the game that grants additional costumes and a little more story. This was my first experience with Dragon Quest, and it didn’t disappoint. It might be the eleventh title, but it was very friendly to those who were not familiar with the story.
    The only thing not friendly about the game is the interface. It doesn’t feel natural, and it looks ugly. Even though I played the game for dozens of hours, I still had difficulties figuring out which screen to navigate to. Some modes are utterly pointless (I’m looking at you picture mode and party talk mode). After awhile, I got used to it.

    This is a renowned series. If you want to try a new JRPG, I would highly recommend this one. If you aren’t familiar with JRPGs, this one would be a great one to introduce you to the genre (although I would recommend looking up a guide to avoid frustration with the game interface).    … Expand
  44. FlowserGames
    Jun 10, 2020
    8
    This is a game which is simple on the surface and deep when you get into it. The incredible art design from Akira Toriyama mixed with the unique design of each area and the cringe-inducing puns that are in nearly every town really make the game something special. Its a true testament to the Dragon Quest series as a whole and is the best JRPG of 2018:
    Pros
    -Amazing art design    This is a game which is simple on the surface and deep when you get into it. The incredible art design from Akira Toriyama mixed with the unique design of each area and the cringe-inducing puns that are in nearly every town really make the game something special. Its a true testament to the Dragon Quest series as a whole and is the best JRPG of 2018:
    Pros
    -Amazing art design
    -Interesting story
    -Good characters
    -Streamlined combat, but also very experimental
    -Painfully good puns
    Cons:
    -Little quality-of-life features (no skipping cutscenes, no battle speed toggle)
    -Sometimes bad or overexaggerated voice acting and animations
    -Some lacking character development with Jade
    -How Act 3 (spoiler) essentially reverses all character development made throughout the game

    Overall score: 8 or 8.5/10    … Expand
  45. kefka2589
    May 29, 2020
    10
    There was a time when I would've told you FF and DQ were equals. That is not the case anymore. Thanks for keeping it real DQ.
  46. Rockboss
    May 21, 2020
    9
    In the beginning a little slow but it grows and in the end I was just blown away.
  47. Jackets
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    A true epic of a JRPG, with the story alone lasting well over 100+ hours. Playing the game is more akin to watching an entire movie series or binging several seasons of your favourite TV show. Combat is fun and engaging, with great high-quality animations and a large cast of characters introduces a lot of variety in combat spells/abilities.

    If you were looking for that one game to sink    A true epic of a JRPG, with the story alone lasting well over 100+ hours. Playing the game is more akin to watching an entire movie series or binging several seasons of your favourite TV show. Combat is fun and engaging, with great high-quality animations and a large cast of characters introduces a lot of variety in combat spells/abilities.

    If you were looking for that one game to sink countless hours into, this is it.    … Expand
  48. iSMeDz
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Finally the return Of the King ...a real j-rpg with a timless turn based gameplay
  49. Kimoyu
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    The game is fun, i like this game.............................................
  50. xGabriel
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Great story, excelent gameplay.. This is a truly jrpg. Sublime from the start to the end. Great job.
  51. ThePSButton
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    Delicioso RPG con sabor clásico. Entre lo mejor de la franquicia y muy accesible para los que empiezan su aventura en los Dragon Quest.
  52. simopoz
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    Un ottimo jrpg vecchio stile finalmente. Unica pecca la colonna sonora stucchevole, altrimenti meriterebbe il 10
  53. The_BlueRose
    Mar 16, 2020
    8
    Que decir de Dragon Quest, uno de los JRPG´s más clásicos.
    En esta entrega sigue manteniendo esa esencia clásica de diseño, historia de la luz contra la oscuridad y el periplo del héroe. Diseños de Toriyama que aunque muy vistosos pueden pecar de repetitivos y una jugabilidad clásica que podría implementar algunas mejoras un poco más modernas.
    La experiencia en general es muy    Que decir de Dragon Quest, uno de los JRPG´s más clásicos.
    En esta entrega sigue manteniendo esa esencia clásica de diseño, historia de la luz contra la oscuridad y el periplo del héroe. Diseños de Toriyama que aunque muy vistosos pueden pecar de repetitivos y una jugabilidad clásica que podría implementar algunas mejoras un poco más modernas.

    La experiencia en general es muy disfrutable, aunque personalmente el segundo acto flojea bastante por se redundancia con respecto al primero y una dificultad bastante baja, a excepción del post game que te obliga a farmear para tener algún tipo de posibilidad.    … Expand
  54. AndreKobe
    Mar 14, 2020
    9
    Personally the best JRPG of the decade. Great plot devices, great characters and a massive world to explore multiple times. Time flies without noticing when you play Dragon Quest XI, I reached the platinum trophy in something like 130 hours and I didn't even get tired. Technically speaking the game manage to be what it wants to be, a colorful journey with enjoyable graphics although thePersonally the best JRPG of the decade. Great plot devices, great characters and a massive world to explore multiple times. Time flies without noticing when you play Dragon Quest XI, I reached the platinum trophy in something like 130 hours and I didn't even get tired. Technically speaking the game manage to be what it wants to be, a colorful journey with enjoyable graphics although the music is a utter disaster. Not for the soundtrack per se but the sound quality is too bad for a game this good in 2018. The combat system is the classic turn based DQ system and it does a wonderful job in every aspect of its style. The world is huge and divided in macro sections, showing once again that this is the right way to build a full explorable continent. Not too big and shallow as an open world nor too linear and simple as the FFXIII big corridor. There are tons of treasures and side quests in every inch of the map and you can even cross the lands with a fair number of "vehicles" which will help you to find extra secrets. The main story is a lot longer than I expected and it uses really good devices to make you continue playing for hours. It is a great adventure that every RPG fan should experience.… Expand
  55. abYss123
    Mar 13, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love this game. The only thing that gives it down a point is the lack of character in hero. Every other character is very well developed. The turned based gameplay is fluid. Everything in this game is amazing.
  56. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    I love the atmosphere and the chance to go into old times like that. all the adventures. The decisions you can chose. The temple missions. The game is just outstanding. id give it a 20 if it were possible.
  57. WinterOf86
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    If you’re not a fan of JRPG’s don’t play it. If you already are a fan it’s an amazing representation of the genre.
  58. Awarehippo
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing classic JRPG. What you see is what you get. Very relaxing to play with a nice story to go along with it. Loved all the characters
  59. LuisT
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I love everything about it. Great characters and story though I have to say switch version is the best.
  60. GothmogAngband
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego de rol estilo clasico combates por turnos ,como su antecesor ,pero con la diferencia que el de playstation 2 la historia es mejor… Expand
  61. Walt17
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Siete orfani da final fantasy x? Volete un gioco che si avvicini a quel Mood? Compratelo e basta
  62. Zandrokaki
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    My first Dragon Quest game. I just finished the game and, for me, is one of the best JRPG with Persona 5. Congratulations Squareenix and thanks to bring us a masterpiece like that.
  63. Mazhi
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Platinado casi sin querer. Es uno de esos juegos que te absorbe hasta que te lo terminas. Un plus que venga subtitulado a castellano, pero que venga con voces exclusivas en inglés me parece una cagada.

    Tampoco me gusta que el personaje principal sea completamente genérico, incapaz de comunicarse en ningún momento; pero eso ya es marca de la casa.
  64. deletedflame
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good game with a length that is definitely worth the price. While there is a graphical downgrade from the other versions and the crossbow quest was removed, there are tons more quests added, as well as extra chapters where you play as various party members. You can also choose from any of your party members as someone you want to settle down with instead of just Gemma. The switch version also includes the Orchestral Soundtrack and not just Midi sounds… Expand
  65. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mjores juegos de la generación. Gráficamente es una bendición para los que siempre hemos querido ver los dieños de Toriyama a lo grande. Su diseño artístico es precioso. Su banda sonora es brutal, y su historia e sla más compleja y mejor trabajada de la saga. Jugablemente mantiene su estilo cásico por turnos de toda la vida, con agregados que le sientan muy bien como el árbol deUno de los mjores juegos de la generación. Gráficamente es una bendición para los que siempre hemos querido ver los dieños de Toriyama a lo grande. Su diseño artístico es precioso. Su banda sonora es brutal, y su historia e sla más compleja y mejor trabajada de la saga. Jugablemente mantiene su estilo cásico por turnos de toda la vida, con agregados que le sientan muy bien como el árbol de habilidades. Dragon Quest XI demuestra uqe aunque los tiempos están cambiando, aún existe un espacio paro los que gustan del JRPG verdadero.… Expand
  66. Calandria
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dragon quest XI has been ,by me, an amazing experience, because the story, the characters, the ancient for turns in a RPG(I miss it a lot),many points that I'm going to try to explain now.

    First the game starts with a cinematic about the castle destruccion and the only survivol is a baby that is the main character, and 20 years after, we discovered that he is the luminary and we rid our house and went out the adventure.
    In our adventure we met with other 7 characters, everybody with a personality amazing, in muy case my favourites are Erik, Veronica, Sylvano and Henry.
    The story is very fluid and a little complex, and i must mark the change the second time, because it wars a good surprise, and almost this story got that i cried in some parts.
    -The graphiqs are very good, but i have to wonder the draw designer is great, bit i'm not surprarsing because in this proyect has worked Akira Toriyama, so Dragón Ball's fans i recommed a lot this game for your.
    Although is a classic RPG, the combat system feels fresh and the most important is a real time, you can move for the scenary as you think the next attack.
    In conclusion is a good game with many interesting elements and very adictive(I was playing more of 100 hours and also i got the platinium)
    But it has two issues that it provides that it doesn't have a 10, it is the soundtrack that it is not bad, but recycling many melodies of dragon quest games(Many of 8), and in this version doesn't exist second stories after to finish the main story.    … Expand
  67. HeirOfErdrick
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    It is an awesome simple but well done masterpiece of a rpg its characters,world,and story are all great it has so many details
  68. ProGameReview
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Dragon Quest 11 is a blast of fun and excitement from beginning to it's very distant end. While some might say it loses quality as it proceeds, during my playthrough I had nothing but fun. If you are familiar with traditional jrpgs this is a game for you, if you're not though, this game is a great to startgreateplace to start
  69. Usercool
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Dragon Quest XI is everything what you'd expect and love about a classic JRPG. And I really have to emphasize 'classic JRPG formula' here. Don't expect innovative gameplay but an enthralling story, solid game mechanics and everything that makes you return over and over to this genre. The voice acting seems to be less well produced than DQ VIII but this is a game that will easily take 100+Dragon Quest XI is everything what you'd expect and love about a classic JRPG. And I really have to emphasize 'classic JRPG formula' here. Don't expect innovative gameplay but an enthralling story, solid game mechanics and everything that makes you return over and over to this genre. The voice acting seems to be less well produced than DQ VIII but this is a game that will easily take 100+ hours of your time to complete and you won't regret it for a second.… Expand
  70. xSelene89
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    The best JRPG of the last years! Visuals are beautiful and the World feels alive. Its a bit too easy at the start but gets more challenging after the first half of the Story
  71. lapiz
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Un muy buen jrpg con un combate por turnos clasico, la historia sin ser una obra maestra esta muy bien y los persanajes cumplen perfectamente, lo peor es el protagonista que es tipico sin personalidad que no habla
  72. dangnamkhanh
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    Given 10 point maybe a bit overreact, but overall, it's great. Graphic is certainly the most improvement, it gave everything both familiar and stranger to me. The story was rich and gave me all kinds of emotions. Even though gameplay was not much changed, but it's necessary to keep the classic style of the game
  73. Spazilton
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Almost perfect in every way. The best Dragon Quest game to date. Every bit the masterpiece 8 was and more. If Turn Based RPGs are your thing, this is the game to get. Absolutely classic JRPG, and one of the top 5 games for the PS4, and the best Dragon Quest to date.
  74. MegaPlayboy
    Jul 16, 2019
    8
    Un gran juego que te hará farmear experiencia hasta sangrar en el post game (Nivel 70 recomendado XD)...
  75. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    Pros
    -environments look amazing
    -enemies animations look amazing -turn based fighting with customizable settings -lots of loot -mini forge is a fun mini game -story kept me interested through Act 3 -pleny of sidequests -music is really well done -80+ hours of gameplay - main characters are all rememberable and have unique play styles Cons -semi open world -fighting can start    Pros
    -environments look amazing
    -enemies animations look amazing
    -turn based fighting with customizable settings
    -lots of loot
    -mini forge is a fun mini game
    -story kept me interested through Act 3
    -pleny of sidequests
    -music is really well done
    -80+ hours of gameplay
    - main characters are all rememberable and have unique play styles

    Cons
    -semi open world
    -fighting can start to get a little repetitive once you get to endgame stuff
    -wish all equipment can be seen when equipped
    -music gets repetitive by act 3    … Expand
  76. mattlarrubia
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Dragon Quest XI is one of the best video games I have ever played. I would rank it somewhere slightly beneath Castlevania Symphony of the Night in terms of its greatness.
  77. kirkender
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    DQXI is the perfect JRPG. Its long, has great characters, lovely stories, simple and super fun combat, tons of stuff to do and gorgeous visuals.

    If you compare this game to other games, this is 6/10 - its slow, weirdly paced, filled with odd things, silly things and the combat system is limited. This is a JRPG for JRPG lovers and purists. Are you replaying Final Fantasy IV and Golden    DQXI is the perfect JRPG. Its long, has great characters, lovely stories, simple and super fun combat, tons of stuff to do and gorgeous visuals.

    If you compare this game to other games, this is 6/10 - its slow, weirdly paced, filled with odd things, silly things and the combat system is limited. This is a JRPG for JRPG lovers and purists. Are you replaying Final Fantasy IV and Golden Sun? DQXI is for you. Do you play God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2? Then you will be bored and die of that boredom.    … Expand
  78. Juanxo19
    May 30, 2019
    10
    Hacía años que no jugaba un juego tan completo e inmersivo, es imposible dejar de jugar.
  79. Modest
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    The dragon quest series is kinda big in Japan, just to throw an understatement out there. The "people calling in sick" the day after the release quote reminds me of when i was a teenager and bought ff7. I was enamored by it, and it changed a simple likening of videogames into a full blown passion. Once i grew up, gotta a little older i realized that that feeling would probably never returnThe dragon quest series is kinda big in Japan, just to throw an understatement out there. The "people calling in sick" the day after the release quote reminds me of when i was a teenager and bought ff7. I was enamored by it, and it changed a simple likening of videogames into a full blown passion. Once i grew up, gotta a little older i realized that that feeling would probably never return as intens as it felt like when i was younger, but Dragon Quest 11 made me feel like that kid again. The feeling of going on a grand adventure in a fantasy land where you get to know your  party of heroes and the world they live in. It has all the fundementals that made Jrpgs my favorite kind of games.

    Amazingly well written and voice acted story, characters backstory are handled with care and attention and the world is visually stunning, also the battle system is as oldskool as you can get and i love it for it.

    As for the music... yes there are issues, the sound quality is not top notch as they were going for a more retro sounding soundtrack to me me personally it didn't bother me as much as it did other fans of the series. It definitely could have used a couple of more variety in tracks though the ones that are there are good in there own right.

    So are you one of those guys that fell in love with games like final fantasy 7 and are longing for a similar kind of feel.. this is a must buy. Its 70 to 80 hours of pure interesting jrpg goodness for ya. So enjoy!  I am thankful it's finally here in the west hope it sticks around for a while.    … Expand
  80. Maarten95
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    I haven't played an turnbased RPG this good since persona 5. The story aldo not very original, is very likeable. I did wish they showed the bad guy a bit more because most of the game you only see his lackeys. The combat has been fleshed out with new weapons, mechanics and skills. The graphics are amazing and so is the artstyle. If only the soundtrack was this good. This is the only badI haven't played an turnbased RPG this good since persona 5. The story aldo not very original, is very likeable. I did wish they showed the bad guy a bit more because most of the game you only see his lackeys. The combat has been fleshed out with new weapons, mechanics and skills. The graphics are amazing and so is the artstyle. If only the soundtrack was this good. This is the only bad thing I can say about the game. It felt like an stepdown from Octopath traveler who used orchastrated music. Overal this is one of the best turnbased RPG's I have ever played!… Expand
  81. budlightlime
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    I have played many RPGs and a few JRPGS. This is my first in the series of Dragon Quest and it has taken me on an unforgettable journey through the 110 hours it has taken me to completely finish this game.

    Pros - Great old school turn based combat - in-depth story - lovable characters - plenty of quests and challenges - over 100 hours of gameplay - colour and creative enemy    I have played many RPGs and a few JRPGS. This is my first in the series of Dragon Quest and it has taken me on an unforgettable journey through the 110 hours it has taken me to completely finish this game.

    Pros
    - Great old school turn based combat
    - in-depth story
    - lovable characters
    - plenty of quests and challenges
    - over 100 hours of gameplay
    - colour and creative enemy designs

    Cons
    - Poor music, considering you are playing the game for so long, it gets repetitive very quickly
    - The forge system was frustrating until late game
    - Random spikes in difficulty but generally quite easy    … Expand
  82. jewel5
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic!! I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Witcher 3. I'm about 60 hours in and the pllot has just turned on it's head. If you love a good story, buy this game, even if you've never tried a jrpg before. I don't see how anyone could not LOVE this game.
  83. tbouniverse
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    If you loved Persona 5, be prepared to be equally awestruck. Dragon Quest XI is another 100+ hour experience with AWESOME characters, robust RPG/JRPG mechanics, unique Toriyama (DBZ) artwork, phenomenal innocent-yet-mature environment, full of customization options and a memorable soundtrack to boot.

    If you can push past the first couple of hours, you've got a winner because this game    If you loved Persona 5, be prepared to be equally awestruck. Dragon Quest XI is another 100+ hour experience with AWESOME characters, robust RPG/JRPG mechanics, unique Toriyama (DBZ) artwork, phenomenal innocent-yet-mature environment, full of customization options and a memorable soundtrack to boot.

    If you can push past the first couple of hours, you've got a winner because this game is the real deal. The story was around three times larger than regular games with resonating storytelling. When you include another 30+ hours of adorable and immersive side-quests, you will realize the depth this game has, if you haven't already gotten lost exploring vast dungeons and settlements, on land and sea.

    Must-play for anyone who enjoys RPGs and even if you think "this isn't my cup of tea", I would strongly recommend it because there is definitely something in to for you. A well deserved 10/10.    … Expand
  84. PedroHF
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Best JRPG on the PS4 and one of the best games I have played, I love the characters and the game!
  85. elitegeek79
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Delightful! Captures the essence of the series with the new art direction seen in the heroes series and some nice new touches such as using enemies as vehicles. So many charming locations and people/monsters. A lot of fun with plenty of quests and mini games. A must play for any fan of the series or JRPG lovers.
  86. TimNotSam
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    For me, this game is perfect (first time playing dq). It captures my imagination and is a perfect escape to a fantasy realm. The graphics are lively and fun- I personally get bored of drab colour. The gameplay is repitive but also fun as there is a keen sense of reward and investment. You never know what is going to happen and you find your party in different scenarios challenged withFor me, this game is perfect (first time playing dq). It captures my imagination and is a perfect escape to a fantasy realm. The graphics are lively and fun- I personally get bored of drab colour. The gameplay is repitive but also fun as there is a keen sense of reward and investment. You never know what is going to happen and you find your party in different scenarios challenged with truly fun events. This game by all means follows a formula and isn't deep, but for someone who is stressed a lot and doesn't play games to relive this stress, it is perfect.

    EDIT: I stand by my earlier claims, however I have come to be a little pestered at the recycled assets, music, extended and needless travelling at times (I mean the rediscovering/revisiting/back& forth -trying to not give any spoilers away) and finally, the side quests. These are mostly fetch/search quests or battles where you have to use some form of pep. Very pointless copy and paste sort of things that reward well enough that if you do not do them, youre missing out on useful items. I don't think they are needed, except for the people that want 100% completion    … Expand
  87. Eibon
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    The game is good, don't get me wrong. But the music is painful - just a few highly pitched tracks repeated over and over and over and over and over and over and over again... And those taunts after almost every combat as soon as you get first party member... -3 score only for music/voice yelling(after battles).

    Sound design is ruining this game. --- update --- Now when i finished    The game is good, don't get me wrong. But the music is painful - just a few highly pitched tracks repeated over and over and over and over and over and over and over again... And those taunts after almost every combat as soon as you get first party member... -3 score only for music/voice yelling(after battles).

    Sound design is ruining this game.

    --- update ---

    Now when i finished a WHOLE game(post-game included) i changing my score to solid 9(-1 for music). It's a GREAT game where you MUST see rolling credits twice to claim you finished it.    … Expand
  88. KusoGaki
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    I really love the Dragon Quest franchise. And this is game is one of the reasons why I love Dragon Quest. But I think the story really need to be more engaged just like the V.
  89. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Cast: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  90. ScarecrowFTW
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    I’m a bit late to the party but man am I glad I came this game has become my second favorite in the series behind number 8 the art and graphics a beautiful and the gameplay although a bit easy on the beginning becomes more difficult around the middle of the game. Love the character skill trees with just enough variance to make each unique. The only place it loses a point for me is theI’m a bit late to the party but man am I glad I came this game has become my second favorite in the series behind number 8 the art and graphics a beautiful and the gameplay although a bit easy on the beginning becomes more difficult around the middle of the game. Love the character skill trees with just enough variance to make each unique. The only place it loses a point for me is the music not bieng fully orchestrated doesn’t mean it’s bad just sounds a bit off. Akira Toriyamas art design has never looked or felt more unique than in this game. A must buy for any rpg fan.… Expand
  91. minuano2k
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    정통 턴제 rpg의 미래.
    점점 시대에서 밀려나고 있는 현실이지만, 분명 턴제만이 줄수 있는 매력이 있다.
    그 매력을 얼마나 현대적 관점에서도 살려낼수 있느냐가 쉽지 않은 일이지만,
    드퀘11은 굉장히 멋지게 턴제의 매력을 보여주는데 성공했다.
  92. PaulSeralt
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Good old school jrpg. If you liked old Final Fantasy games, Chrono Trigger and so on and find that other modern jrpg just don't scratch that itch as good as old jrpg, this is the game for you.
    To me, this game is a 10/10: good story, lovable characters with growth during the story and their personal story arcs, tactial gameplay and character building that is not vestigial.
    But beware, if    Good old school jrpg. If you liked old Final Fantasy games, Chrono Trigger and so on and find that other modern jrpg just don't scratch that itch as good as old jrpg, this is the game for you.
    To me, this game is a 10/10: good story, lovable characters with growth during the story and their personal story arcs, tactial gameplay and character building that is not vestigial.
    But beware, if you don't like jrpg this game won't convert you, this game is intended for people who like this kind of games, and being truthful to them (insted of going all action like FF did) is it's strong point for jrpg lovers as it is why people who don't like the genre should think a moment before buying it and complain about it later.

    PRO
    - very long (doing the whole storyline and sidequest take around 80 - 100 hours if you are not a completionist);
    - nice story;
    - good characters;
    - the world is beautiful;
    - some improvments to the traditionals jrpg mechanics, this game avoid frustration in any way possible without dumbing down on anything;

    CONS
    - the music is good in my opinion, but some people found it not great;
    - may not be for you if you are not a jrpg fan;
    - is a little too easy if you play vanilla, but that can be solved by the game itself: when you start a new game you can add in some draconiac quests that will make this game one of the hardest jrpg out there;

    Tl,dr: if you like jrpg this is a must buy; if you want to try jrpg, this is a great well done modern take on the classical formula; if you don't like jrpg this game may not be for you    … Expand
  93. gq_foine
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    After 100hrs+ and clearing the game with the "TRUE ENDING" I felt that I can give a proper review. Seeing others playing 10hrs and saying they had enough.. They are missing the entire game because the story doesn't even get good till 40-50hrs.. Anyone giving a less than a 8 after 10hrs of playing is just a dumb review! They are not even DRAGON Quest fans.. I have played theAfter 100hrs+ and clearing the game with the "TRUE ENDING" I felt that I can give a proper review. Seeing others playing 10hrs and saying they had enough.. They are missing the entire game because the story doesn't even get good till 40-50hrs.. Anyone giving a less than a 8 after 10hrs of playing is just a dumb review! They are not even DRAGON Quest fans.. I have played the original NES when I was a child and evolution of this series is just awesome!

    Right now I am doing all the "post game" stuff which is actually fun! The story doesn't get really great till you start playing the "Post Game" stuff to find out what is really going on! This is my 2018 RPG game of the year with Octopath Travelers running very close. This was a very tough choice to pick between the two, but I really loved Dragon Quest slightly more probably because of the game series.

    This is the BEST Dragon Quest game in the entire series with number 8 closely behind it!!

    The Dragon Quest formula has not changed since the beginning and i really liked that. Having played the original Dragon Warriors (Quest) back in the 80s with the turn base battle mechanics formula, which hasn't changed too much. The music is also very similar from the original and I very much liked that.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning and some of the best Anime background and art style I have seen - 10! I love the backgrounds, cut scenes and characters.

    The Music is an 8 for me. While they kept the similar music I felt they could have added real melodies to rather than the old retro sounds to give it a more a crisp sound and background. They only used their main song from the Orchestra and you can tell the difference and wished they used more of that style and music choices all throughout the game to give it a more polished feel.

    Gameplay battle mechanics 9 - This is your standard turnbase game and love the fact they added a couple of new elements to it - "PEP". I would like for them to have better menu choices so it doesn't get in the way of the gameplay or a more cleaner approach. I didn't like the fact you can move your characters around to different positions, but made absolutely no difference. But overall its very smooth gameplay and I loved they haven't changed the formula too much on this.

    Story - This was 10. The reason why is because the game doesn't heat up till you get to the POST game when you find out more about what is going on - Don't want to spoil so don't miss the "POST" game story! Its very good!! The character development is also awesome with some really fun group of people to travel and fight!

    Overall - I would give this a 9.5 rounded it off to a 10 since this is the BEST Dragon Quest game in the series!! I would give this the RPG game of the year with Octopath Travelers running closely behind it. I will buy the Switch version when it comes out so I can play it on the go!    … Expand
  94. bassie0317
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Easely one of the best j-rpg's in years, the game looks stunning and the world is made brilliantly.
    The old-school turn based combat system combined with a great story make this game a must have for all jrpg lovers.
  95. BryanModerate
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    As a classic RPG gamer I found DQ11 refreshing. Brought me back to days of Ultima on C64, Original Dragon Warrior on NES and Phantasy Star on Genisis.
  96. Antihater
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    I Just recently picked this game Up and I love it, it's just like DQ8 and that's not a bad thing at all. Nice animated graphics, solid battle system with turn based game play, but the enemies are on screen as you travel no random thank god, having no random encounters is amazing you can choose who you want to fight. If you say you like random encounters take off the nostalgia glassesI Just recently picked this game Up and I love it, it's just like DQ8 and that's not a bad thing at all. Nice animated graphics, solid battle system with turn based game play, but the enemies are on screen as you travel no random thank god, having no random encounters is amazing you can choose who you want to fight. If you say you like random encounters take off the nostalgia glasses because it's glued on to your face. It's a classic JRPG style done well in a modern way, lots to do with interesting artwork and story. Plus if you like DBZ the hero looks like future trunks. A must buy for JRPG fans on the PS4. It always seems like the users and critics always disagree, these critics are not even gamers. Don't listen to the idiots complaining about the music it's typical JRPG music not the best by no means but not bad either.… Expand
  97. dramatickid
    Dec 30, 2018
    8
    A captivating plot and amazing characters are what make this game truly enjoyable despite its very linear structure and"classic" (not to say OLD) mechanics. Something a true JRPG fan would totally love but not for everyone.
  98. TackyTitan
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    The most fun I've had playing a game this year. It made me feel like a kid playing a JRPG for the first time again. I'm not a fan of turn-based combat systems or JRPGs in general but this game definitely made me appreciate the genre more and made me interested in playing other entries. Can I get a Dragon Quest 8 remake for PS4 please?
  99. moncikoma
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    Im Grateful to have played Dragon Quest, 11/10 JRPG of the decade for me... WoW

    My Top 3 JRPG definitely!
    After xenogears, suikoden2

    I just want to say . Please dont let JRPG like DQXI die.. the ending give me goosebumbs and insight on HOW JRPG should be made

    The essence of JRPG is precious and We have to pass it to our kids and grandson until the end of time..
  100. Oldschooldrewc
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    This was a fun game and at first you find the idea of using the old school music and sound effects as charming but it quickly wears thin after 8-10 hours. The gameplay itself is your standard classic turn based JRPG which is not a bad thing. Too many companies now try to over complicate RPG's now so it is nice to have a straight forward system. Part of the reason I have given this an 8This was a fun game and at first you find the idea of using the old school music and sound effects as charming but it quickly wears thin after 8-10 hours. The gameplay itself is your standard classic turn based JRPG which is not a bad thing. Too many companies now try to over complicate RPG's now so it is nice to have a straight forward system. Part of the reason I have given this an 8 instead of higher is because of the end of part two that leads into part three. I won't spoil it but I just felt like the whole "resolve everything with altering time" is played out. It didn't even feel necessary when it first happens as the reason revolves around characters you barely ever deal with. Second is the voice acting which is absolutely AWFUL. It seriously is one of the worst voice acted games I've ever heard. If They put the Japanese voice over work into this, I'd probably bump this to a 9 but thankfully the gameplay is so enjoyable I only knocked it down to an 8. Still this is worth playing but play knowing you'll probably mute or turn down the volume many times while playing.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    85
    Might not be the greatest game of all time, but it probably is the best game in the most quality maintaining JRPG series of all time. Is that even better? Could be! Do not miss this gorgeous yet pretty nostalgic game set in a well known universe of the Dragon Quest franchise.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    85
    Dragon Quest XI clings to tradition, but when you buy a DQ game, you don’t expect a revolution. You expect vibrant characters and thrilling adventures and that’s exactly what you get, amplified by the level of execution unparalleled not only in the series, but in the whole genre. [11/2018, p.66]
  3. GameGrin
    Jan 2, 2019
    100
    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age is a perfect game, it sticks to with traditional JRPG roots while still bringing in a few new mechanics to freshen it up a bit.
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