Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Kotaku
    Feb 3, 2026
    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a wonderful remake of Dragon Quest VII 2000, but as I said earlier, all Dragon Quest VII can be is itself with its small islands, portals, and a lot of walking back and forth to fix specific problems like appeasing an active volcano or helping a kingdom fight against rampaging robots. I’d more easily recommend Dragon Quest XI, which is a great entry point for anyone curious about 3D Dragon Quest. And of course, there’s the trio of HD-2D games that lay out the origin of everything Dragon Quest is about. There’s nothing wrong with choosing Dragon Quest VII Reimagined as your first Dragon Quest, but remember what I said before? We Dragon Quest fans are spoiled for choice now. And with that last thought, celebrate and revel in our good fortune.
  2. Polygon
    Feb 2, 2026
    With an infectious enthusiasm, the game beckons a new generation of players to find their inner hero, to save the world through the eyes of those who long for adventure and aspire to make their own destiny. For newcomers, it's a great introduction to the series’ classic game mechanics and defining style shepherded by creators Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama. It’s a reimagining that’s worth using as a template for more games in the Dragon Quest series (and others) that need this loving treatment too.
  3. The Verge
    Feb 2, 2026
    It’s the combination of visual refresh, streamlined quality-of-life features, and less-intimidating structure that makes Reimagined such a good entry point.