Dragon Quest Builders Reviews

Dragon Quest Builders is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.9 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2016

Dragon Quest Builders has a perfect design and concept to entertain to the younger and an adult audience.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Interesting fot hose who are looking for a deep RPG and for the ones that just want to play a minecraft like game. Dragon Quest Builders is a well rounded game that may fall too repetitive as it biggest flaw.

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8.8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Dragon Quest Builders remains even on Switch a solid and fun experience for action-RPG lovers as well as for Minecraft fans.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2024

Dragon Quest Builders is a crafting game that's a joy to play even all these years later, and it runs brilliantly on both PC and Steam Deck.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Dragon Quest Builders is quite simply a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch and a brilliant entrée before the sequel releases this year.

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Oct 4, 2016

While created for fans first and foremost, Dragon Quest Builders serves as not only a love letter to the long running series, but also as an excellent introduction for newcomers to this wonderful franchise that is definitely worth checking out.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2016

Relaxing and compelling, with Dragon Quest Builders if you’ve struggled to get into the genre with building games in the past this might just be the game that changes your mind.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Chad Sapieha and his little reviewer-in-training came away with slightly different takes on Square Enix's blocky crafting RPG

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

A good little game that's maybe stuck between audiences.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2016

Square Enix wanted more than just a Minecraft clone with Dragon Quest art. It is a Minecraft clone with Dragon Quest art, most definitely, but it’s also got a little extra magic all its own.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2016

If you've ever played Minecraft and liked it, but felt that it didn't have quite enough direction or concrete goals, Dragon Quest Builders is the perfect game for you

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Oct 5, 2016

Square Enix takes a JRPG classic fuses it with elements of Minecraft in Dragon Quest Builders, creating a unique spin on the genre that enthralls even when it stumbles.

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M3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 2, 2016

Dragon Quest Builders is a splendid fusion between Minecraft and Dragon Quest. Instead of just roaming a huge world at your own will, you will always have a (mostly) clear goal to work towards and townspeople to pamper. There is still plenty of room for making your own creations, even though it is not on the same grand scale as Minecraft.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

A lovely art style combines with some great crafting mechanics in this delightful RPG. It really is the best Minecraft-like I've seen, and with the charming Toriyama art style and more structured progression system, it's a game you can play for hours. Recommended for young gamers, Dragon Quest fans, and anyone looking for something new on Nintendo Switch.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

Dragon Quest Builders finds its way on Nintendo Switch, where the unique specificity of the console offers breeding ground for the endless possibilities of the game. Nonetheless, it's the same game as two years ago, with some fringe additions. An excellent opportunity, if you missed it when it was originally released.

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83 / 100
Feb 7, 2018

As I build my new civilization and new people start to come out of the woodwork, I really start to feel attached to the game.

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OkaRin
Top Critic
8 / 10
Feb 7, 2018

Dragon Quest Builders is almost perfect game for the Nintendo Switch. It's nice to play in a portable mode while traveling. It offers interesting and creative gameplay in the colorful world of Dragon Quest, remaining simple and understandable for all gamers.

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2016

While the gameplay, levels, and locations are something that everyone will experience by the end game, how players build their towns and help the townsfolk is what will give each person their unique experience.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2016

Dragon Quest Builders is an excellent role playing game which masterfully blends crafting and JRPG mechanics to offer a very addictive experience. The humorous and witty writing, the scope of the game's world, the charming presentation, the quest variety and the balanced difficulty level are just some of the things that the game gets right. Whether you are a long-time fan of the series or a newcomer, the unique charm of Dragon Quest Builders will grab you and will only let go once the game's four chapters have been completed.

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8 / 10
Oct 10, 2016

Dragon Quest Builders gives the genre's heavy hitters a run for their money with its charm, character, and accessibility. A streamlined crafting experience that's always happy to provide you with purpose, it offers a delightful adventure that's packed with discovery. Even though a couple of wonky design choices prevent proceedings from being totally watertight, this is still one of the most downright addictive titles available on the PS4.

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