Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Reviews
It is the latest in a long history of Dragon Quest games, but sadly doesn't do enough with that long lineage. It should have been better, but doesn't reach that level of quality.
Ultimately, our time in Erdrea makes us realise why Dragon Quest is Japan’s national game. It’s not necessarily because it’s the best or the most innovative, but for its generation-spanning fans, familiarity breeds comfort.
Though visually sumptuous, the game doesn't do much to strike a bolder, more mature path within a tired series.
Overall, Dragon Quest XI is a mediocre JRPG. It looks fantastic, but the gameplay is “meh” at best. Although it can capture your interest here and there, there isn’t really anything too special about the game. It’s still worth getting if you enjoy grinding, leveling up, and seeing your characters get stronger. So if you want, pick up a copy and see how much fun you can get from the 11th installment in the series.
A JRPG for people who haven't played one in a while, basically. Well-made, but disappointingly safe.
I have a weird love-hate relationship with Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. At times, its nostalgic, its nicely written story and its unique design just blows me away but at other times, I simply hate its poorly designed interfaced, its lack of innovation and the simple fact that it never dares to try anything new. When it does something, it does it perfectly, but it simply doesn't feel enough in 2017. It plays it way too safe for its own good.
Review in French | Read full review
Old school to a fault, but fans of the series – and anyone else that appreciates its honest charms – will find much to love in this simplistic but heart-warming role-player.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a good game but doesn't do much to differentiate itself from other JRPGs. The visuals are fantastic, but the uninspired battle system and disappointing soundtrack bring down this game significantly.
This entry feels a lot more accessible and welcoming compared to other games in the series, and the English voice overs help to breath a lot of character into the extremely long plotline. With that said, it feels as though the efforts made to appeal to a western audience for this localization have in turn caused it to become much tamer, especially when it comes to the game's combat difficulty. Despite its minor flaws, Dragon Quest XI's sprawling story easily outshines everything else and makes for an exciting adventure for you to lose yourself in.
If you’re open to a game with turn-based combat and are looking for a charming adventure, then this is a title for you. It has a great amount of depth while remaining accessible to newcomers of the genre. If you’re already a fan of JRPGs then Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a must-own game.
A story that begins with something simple evolves into an adventure you won’t soon forget and one that is well worth playing to its thrilling conclusion should you have the time to spare.
The more you play, the more you become charmed and enchanted by the world in which you play. As the story develops, and you get pulled into more and more grand escapades
Dragon Quest XI is a gorgeous, fun RPG with likable characters and, though predictable, a well-told story. Classic JRPG fans are sure to enjoy their time with Echoes of an Elusive Age.
Overall Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age gets an 8/10, it is beautiful, exciting and brings back that good VIII feel of yesteryear. Fans of the series will love the updated combat system that keeps to the core of the series design, improved graphics and larger maps. The music is reminiscent of the past but sound design clings onto that nostalgia a bit too harshly with retro choices in a modern release. The difficulty is pretty solid if you decide to fight enemies but can ramp up if you move around the very easy-to-dodge foes. If you are a fan of the series, DQ11 is pretty much just more Dragon Quest, without any drastic changes to the formula.
After many years a new main title from Dragon Quest series has made it's way to home consoles and personal computers. Dragon Quest XI's world is charming, beauteous and full of details that are waiting to be revealed. game's story and characterization is polished very well and with the help of smooth controls the game will entertain you for hours without making you tired. game's soundtrack and voice acting might feel a little underwhelming but you can always mute the music and venture into the beautiful world of the game with your favorite music in the background. if you are a fan of role playing genre don't miss out on Dragon Quest XI.
Review in Persian | Read full review
'Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age' represents the peak of what the franchise can deliver.
If you're a fan of JRPGs then you must play Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age whether you've played the earlier games or not.
One day, Dragon Quest may succumb and drop turn-based combat. Thankfully, that is not today. Echoes of an Elusive Age may play it very safe, but the carefully balanced combat and wealth of ways to build the characters keeps things from getting boring. The sheer density of content in the main quest means it will take a staggering amount of time to complete. Compounded with some entertaining and charmingly written side-quests, this journey breaks the 100 hour mark easily. There can be a few too many instances of catering to the lowest common denominator that even the hard mode modifiers can't fix, but if it means more people can enjoy this amazing game, then so be it. The only thing holding back what could be almost a masterpiece for the genre is its terrible soundtrack.
Dragon Quest XI is the best looking in the long running franchise, and at its core, while unchanged, remains solid and funny. Still, we would like to see some major changes and improvements in the next installment.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It may have been a long wait, but it was well worth it.