Dragon Quest Treasures

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  • Summary: Players take control of Erik and Mia as they explore a treasure hunter’s paradise where boundless adventure awaits. Loot can be hidden in the most fiendishly inaccessible locations, so players must recruit a variety of well-meaning monsters and make use of their unique treasure-huntingPlayers take control of Erik and Mia as they explore a treasure hunter’s paradise where boundless adventure awaits. Loot can be hidden in the most fiendishly inaccessible locations, so players must recruit a variety of well-meaning monsters and make use of their unique treasure-hunting abilities. These charming creatures will help players to race over open fields, scale cliffs with a single bound, and glide over gaping chasms. They will even provide assistance in battles against rival treasure hunters! Collecting treasure will increase the player’s vault value, allowing them to expand their home base and further build up their brigade of friendly monsters.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 60
  3. Negative: 1 out of 60
  1. Screen Rant
    Dec 8, 2022
    90
    Dragon Quest Treasures is an engaging yet easygoing monster-recruiting game full of surprises and humor - and, perhaps most importantly, it's a ton of fun.
  2. GameSpew
    Dec 8, 2022
    80
    While its sheer amount of missions can be overwhelming at first, once you sink into Dragon Quest Treasures you’ll have a great time exploring the world of Draconia at your own pace. Its combat lets it down somewhat, but it’s easily forgiven when the lure to find bigger and better treasure is so strong. It might not be your usual Dragon Quest adventure, but it’s well worth your time.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Jan 18, 2023
    80
    Dragon Quest Treasures feels like a long-lost 3DS gem brought to Nintendo Switch. It has all the charm from an older Dragon Quest game, and is one of the better Switch exclusive of 2022. While the core gameplay loop might not be for everyone, I enjoyed it a lot. I just wish the technical aspects of the game were a bit better.
  4. Noisy Pixel
    Dec 8, 2022
    75
    Dragon Quest Treasures is a fun time with plenty of adventuring to be had. Its charming writing expected of the series, and the endearing cast creates a distinct, inviting ambiance, even if the story isn’t exactly compelling. Of course, there are plenty of tasks to complete and items to find to keep busy as well.
  5. GAMES.CH
    Dec 13, 2022
    71
    Dragon Quest Treasures is a solid but not really exciting spin-off of the Dragon Quest series. Eric and Mida are recruiting monsters to find treasures all over Draconia. Graphic and storyline feel old and outdated but at least it's fun to play for some hours, even though the tasks get repetitive after some time.
  6. GameSpot
    Dec 13, 2022
    70
    It's a testament to how strong the other elements of Dragon Quest Treasures are that, in spite of combat frequently being unfulfilling, the game still manages to keep you eagerly coming back for more exploration and treasure-scouting. Its bright-eyed, adventurous atmosphere and rewarding core gameplay loop go a long way in carrying the game to its conclusion. It might not be the richest game out there, but for the length of its runtime, Dragon Quest Treasures does a fine job of making you feel like a bandit king.
  7. GamingTrend
    Jan 3, 2023
    45
    Dragon Quest Treasures is a bland adventure that sucks out everything that makes the franchise charming. There’s quite a lot to do in the game, but none of it is fun or feels good. Playing this game feels more like checking things off your to-do list: the act of crossing things off may offer a hint of satisfaction, but you don’t actually like doing the tasks on it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. A_Yuki
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    I love Dragon Quest games and Dragon Quest Treasures is no exception! I really love the game.
    The progs are Erik and MIa, the same Erik as in    I love Dragon Quest games and Dragon Quest Treasures is no exception! I really love the game.
    The progs are Erik and MIa, the same Erik as in DQXI, but when he was younger.
    I can only recommend it.    … Expand
  2. Tabdelno
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    The ultimate chill out game for fans of DQ. Cynical punks will find plenty to malign here— that’s your sign to roundly ignore them and enjoyThe ultimate chill out game for fans of DQ. Cynical punks will find plenty to malign here— that’s your sign to roundly ignore them and enjoy this delightful JRPG. A must for fans of DQ XI, or an excellent entry point into that title— one of the best games of all time.

    Charming story, fun gameplay, and a purple cat and green pig as companions— what more are you looking for. Square Enix has done it again.

    Now give us a DQ XII teaser, Yuji Horii. That, or ports of DQ 4-9 for the Switch. Nobody wants to play games on their phones.    … Expand
  4. MalkavianBro
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Love the game. Don't listen to any of the hate it receives and just play it yourself. It's a simple loot gathering and monster taming game.Love the game. Don't listen to any of the hate it receives and just play it yourself. It's a simple loot gathering and monster taming game. It's fun, has little to no bugs or FPS issues, and looks great. Has far less issues than the new Pokemon games, that's for sure.… Expand
  5. Dan_e_Van_jogam
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    PRIMEIRAS IMPRESSÕES DRAGON QUEST TREASURES

    Dragon Quest Treasures Exclusivo Nintendo Switch é um game que tem uma proposta interessante.    PRIMEIRAS IMPRESSÕES DRAGON QUEST TREASURES

    Dragon Quest Treasures Exclusivo Nintendo Switch é um game que tem uma proposta interessante. Não é o mesmo jogo que estávamos acostumados de RPG clássico. Ele tem a mesma pegada do Dragon Quest builiders porém focado em caça ao tesouro e aventura.

    ✅ Existem 5 ilhas para explorar; O mapa é grande; E o objetivo é caçar o maior tesouro da ilha e ganhar fama e riqueza.

    ✅Outro ponto muito interessante é que podemos recrutar os monstros para nós ajudar nas batalhas. Cada monstro tem seu golpe especial poderoso, inclusive dependendo do monstro, pode ajudar na questão
    obstáculos de montaria, voar, pular, etc.

    ✅ Ponto positivo

    ➡️ Gráfico: satisfatório
    ➡️ Trilha sonora: Excelente
    ➡️ Jogabilidade: Satisfatório
    ➡️ Exploração do mapa: satisfatório Diversão (Jogabilidade/Campanha): Excelente
    ➡️ Tesouros variados e divertido
    ➡️ varios locais com segredo e criaturas proprias
    ➡️ Mundo carismático

    ✅ Ponto Negativo

    ➡️ Não tem localização Pt-br, somente duas línguas: EUA ou JAP
    ➡️ Combates rasos
    ➡️ Começo do jogo lento

    Dan e Van Jogam    … Expand
  6. Steyraus
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    I realy dig this game but there is to much exposition. The first 3 hours you spend more time reading than playing and it's frustrating. YouI realy dig this game but there is to much exposition. The first 3 hours you spend more time reading than playing and it's frustrating. You will find a monster with a quest to pop ballons and instead on a sentence or two saying " pop ballons , you will get a prize" there in pages and pages if mindless gringey waffle and it goes against the games style. That aside is a big buet fun game.… Expand
  7. Mistoltean
    Dec 31, 2022
    7
    I always love dragon quest and dragon quest monster series and this game was developed by the said team. However, I cannot comfortablyI always love dragon quest and dragon quest monster series and this game was developed by the said team. However, I cannot comfortably recommend this game for various reasons.
    First, lets focus on the pros.
    1. graphic is great
    2. open world
    3. many treasures to be found
    4. nostalgia
    5. monsters from dragon quest series

    Now, let's talk about the severe cons.
    1. the battle mechanic is too shallow. limited combos, limited monster command, cannot control monster.
    2. You can control Erik and Mia but they are physically weak and die from 2-3 hits if unlucky. So, you cannot risk doing close combat and just shooting from afar.
    3. The monster roaster is very limited. There are much fewer monsters in the game than even the first dragon quest monster. Then they increase the number by palette swap. I think they were lazy to do animation.
    4. the game forces you to track back very often to take the treasure back.
    5. the very unnecessary and annoying system that your monster can drop and lose treasures both randomly and conditionally.
    6. very limited ability customization. You can only equip monster coins and they just increase stats or status ailment chance

    The game ideas are ok but lack polishing. If you are not a die-hard fans of the series, I would not recommend it    … Expand
  8. Takechiyo
    Jun 22, 2023
    0
    This is the first dragon quest game that I have to give up without finishing just because it's too boring, too tedious and too dumb. TheThis is the first dragon quest game that I have to give up without finishing just because it's too boring, too tedious and too dumb. The people who created this game has a ill intention to use stupid rules to consume player's time with endless boring repetition content, and punishing players who doesn't follow those rules by rubbing away players efforts. This game and the game developer just make people feel disgusted.… Expand

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