Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
A young man, about to participate in his village’s coming of age ceremony, travels to a Sacred Stone alongside his childhood friend. After a series of unexpected events, this intrepid adventurer learns he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero from a forgotten age. The young hero sets forth into an unknown world on a journey to unravel the mystery of his past… but the welcome he receives is far from warm. Upon revealing his identity to the King, the hero is branded as “The Darkspawn” and hunted by a relentless army. Fleeing from his pursuers, the hero assembles a band of endearing adventurers who believe he is actually The Luminary reborn. The hero and his newfound companions embark on a quest that will take them across continents and over vast oceans as they learn of an ominous threat facing the world.
Game Discussion
Steam User 4
This game, more than any other, has made me feel like I am playing a lighthearted anime adventure. I smiled from ear to ear the whole time, being transported back to my childhood.
Steam User 1
Improperly paced RPGs can feel like a real slog, but well paced ones can feel like a journey. The pace of DQ11 is absolutely impeccable. For the uninitiated Dragon Quest games are charming traditional JRPGs that generally move at a speed I'd lovingly describe as plodding. In DQ you arrive at a new village, have a little chat with the locals, tromp around a dungeon a bit, slay a boss monster and then move onto the next village. Repeat for 80 hours. It doesn't sound so stimulating on paper yet the execution of it in these games is masterful and DQ11 does it the best. It’s some combination of fun characters, charming worldbuilding and combat that feels just interesting enough to engage but not overwhelm. Each narrative arch and its accompanying dungeon delve is like a bite size piece of what adds up to a grand adventure that unfolds over the course of an appropriately long length of time. And that grand adventure is itself just one arch in an even more grand adventure that encompasses the whole of the game. Games of this length can often feel insurmountable due to sheer time commitment, but DQ invites you to take your time with it and chip away at your own pace. Overall just an extremely comfy game to relax with.
Steam User 1
Basic DQ games tons of play ... takes forever to beat ... but if you love the dragon quest games and all the toons that come with its a great game ... been playing them since NES ...
Steam User 0
Fantastic RPG. Fun and memorable cast of characters with lots of action and twists and turns. Expect long gameplay if attempting end game content.
Steam User 0
DQ11 was one of those games that sat dormant in my backlog since purchasing it at launch (for full price mind you). At the end of the day, I'm glad I got to it. The game has a few blemishes like the MIDI composition and a brutal end game that forces you to grind out or complete the extra content, Ultimately, it can be looked past by the beautiful visuals, charming narrative, and solid RPG mechanics.
In terms of PC performance, it's solid. I remember the game running pretty flawlessly on my last build, and the remainder of what I played on my current rig is good too. Just set it to full screen mode, as there is a screen-tearing bug in borderless windows mode for some GPUs.
If you still have the original edition in your library, it cannot be upgraded to the Definitive Edition. You have to commit to finishing this version or letting your wallet take another hit. Don't fret too much, as the Definitive Edition is priced lower and goes on sale quite frequently.
Steam User 0
Incredible game. Classic Turn Based Fun and Games. If you like JRPG's, get this game
Steam User 0
I would recommend it because it's beautiful and has a cute story. HOWEVER...if you get motion sickness from certain camera motions in games, this game may not be for you. I got through a bit and then I had to call it quits. It makes me nauseous. If that doesn't bother you, this game is great. Gorgeous animation.