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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (PS4/XB1/PC) | Review Thread
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Great scores for an absolutely fantastic game.
DQ11 is one of the best games of the last gen and I only played the original PS4 release even.
Some of the changes for the S version are huge QoL improvements that make an already fantastic game even better.
If you are in the mood for a great, cozy RPG adventure give this one a shot (especially since it's also on Gamepass, man, what a deal).
DQ11 is one of the best games of the last gen and I only played the original PS4 release even.
Some of the changes for the S version are huge QoL improvements that make an already fantastic game even better.
If you are in the mood for a great, cozy RPG adventure give this one a shot (especially since it's also on Gamepass, man, what a deal).
Guess I'm playing this now cause of Gamepass.
MS has absolutely ruined my backlog with GP, I'll never escape.
MS has absolutely ruined my backlog with GP, I'll never escape.
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...really? "Spoiled brats"?
It isn't the end of the world but it's definitely disappointing and makes the "definitive edition" moniker seem like false advertising, considering what that typically means.
Yes, with the draconian settings but that's been there in every version.
I can't say I recommend these settings for someone playing through the first time.
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has now arrived on the Nintendo Switch with not only new features, but everything theattackofthefanboy.com
That sounds awesome!!!
If I end up getting the game eventually (pouring through the back log right now), I think I'll play with the following debuffs activated:
- No armor upgrades
- No XP from weaker enemies
- Super strong enemies
- Game over if the lead character dies
That should make it more of a glass cannon type adventure that still allows me to purchase (non armor) gear in shops. I cannot stand playing easy games, so thanks for the link!
Looking forward to playing it. I started playing on Steam, but the English V/O was kinda turn-off for me and I dropped it after reaching the protag's old hometown.
I'm secretly hoping there's a workaround to play it with Japanese text.
I'm secretly hoping there's a workaround to play it with Japanese text.
I'm sort of confused. I get this is the updated Switch h version but I heard awhile ago that it will not be graphically updated. So will the game look exactly the same on my Switch opposed to my PS5? Don't really care about the portability factor.
Loaded up the demo on PS4 and was a bit underwhelmed graphically. I might have to download the original to see if my memory is just all wonky. I do wish they have a discount to those who had the OG version, the QoL stuff is wonderful. Portability is nice on the switch but running at 60 is real nice so kinda torn, might finish my switch game in the 2D mode and start anew on Xbox, I guess?
It'll run at a much higher resolution and 60 fps but it's still based off of the Switch version's assets.
The assets are the same, but PS5 will run much sharper (Switch was under 1080p and it was pretty obvious,) and at 60 fps (not so important in a turn based RPG, but still very nice.) Mind, I played it on Switch, exclusively on my TV, and I loved it anyway, so it'll be that much nicer on a PS5, but definitely no worse. If you haven't played the original version, you won't know the difference, really
Hearing about the downgrades, I watched a great comparison video of the old and new version on the PS4 in this post. Honestly, it wasn't as bad as it sounds on paper, but you can really see the differences in that one cave-running sequence where the lighting effects look really nice in the original, but are absent in the "definitive" version. The grass also is reduced and downgraded too. I'll still likely pick it up since it has the difficulty modifiers in it to add a challenge.
Wonderful reviews :)
This will be my 3rd purchase:
- PS4
- Switch (beat this version)
- PS4/PS5
This will be my 3rd purchase:
- PS4
- Switch (beat this version)
- PS4/PS5
You just described my exact feelings about this game. I really don't think it's a turn based thing, I've always been drawn to turn based RPGs.
Nope.
I bought the Ps4 version.
This game is a slog. Put 15 hours in and I was done.
The battle system is just so old. I can't take it anymore. Nothing about it engages me, and having to put 60+ more hours into it felt like nightmare fuel.
Genuinely never buying another dq game if the combat is the same. Not for me anymore.
Thanks! I didn't review it for us, but I'll make sure Cullen sees this.
I just don't get it. It's like, I almost feel like everything about the game is fine. Nothing about it is great. Maybe that's it? Because nothing about it stands out it isn't exciting to want to play and get back into.
I'm right there with you lol. Beat it on the PS4 and then again on the Switch Lite. Since I got rid of my Switch, I need this on the PS4 again. This game is the ultimate comfort food game, which is something I sorely need right now.
Keen to hear how you go with those settings. As no armour mixed with no Xp from lower level enemies could be interesting.
As someone who played through on ps4 then switch I did find the game had definitely not been balanced around certain modifiers (these were not in the initial japanese release Ithink).
And the game goes through weird ups and downs of difficulty where at the start you do need to grind and always have the latest items equipped, since you don't have a full party and can get randomly curb stomped if you have bad luck. To battles being way too too easy after the start for long periods of time to encountering a boss that if things go their way can crush your party.
When the game first came out, I put 30 hours into it then learned about the hard mode and stopped and restarted. Stopped after 2 hours in Draconian mode.
It took me a whole year to start the game over and when I was ready I put over 280 hours into it and only one trophy away from the platinum.
The beginning of most rpgs are slogs. You haven't even scratched the surface of where the combat takes you.
Best rpg in years, w or j.
I was a bit hesitant to pick this up due to the whole switch port thing but having never played the original PS4 version and since checking out the demo a while back I'm completely sold. Yes it would have been better if it was a native PS4 version but eh what can you do.
That is exactly it, it's just OK. I want to like it as much as other people seem to but nothing about the game from story, characters, dialogue stand out to me.
I got pretty much to the end of the game but for whatever reason I just put it down and didn't really care to get back into it.
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yeah, those quests where you revisit areas from past DQ games can only be played in 2D mode.
But I can't switch on the fly and I'll lose several hours if I do?
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you will switch to 2D mode whenever you want to try out those quests, while playing the rest of the game in 3D mode. you won't lose any progress.
Which is kinda sad tbh. On the 3ds version these Quests were available in 3D too. :(
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yeah, and they looked pretty cool too. i guess upgrading the assets for the quests from 7-10 would have been a lot of work if they wanted them to look good in HD.
in the 3DS version their goal was for the quests to replicate the look of the original games, so some were 8bit 2D, some 16bit 2D and some had the look of the DS/3DS 3D games. here they went for a uniform 16bit 2D look.
The hero we need 🙏 lol but for real I think even downloading/playing from Game Pass will tell them all they need to know.
I gotta believe from here on out Philip has lobbied for most JRPGs to come to Xbox.
SAME. But Game Pass contracts have been historically 6/12 months no? Should be lots of time...I hope lol.
Side note: I wonder if anyone is keeping track of games' "time on Game Pass" in like a database or something?
Just keeps growing man.
Holidays are coming just in time.
I've put about 170 hours into the Switch version (still not 100% though), can't recommend it enough.
I wish the main Pokémon games would at least approach its overall quality.
I might even consider to double dip on the PS4 version. And I'll probably replay it in 2D mode at some point :)
I wish the main Pokémon games would at least approach its overall quality.
I might even consider to double dip on the PS4 version. And I'll probably replay it in 2D mode at some point :)
Why is that?Yes, with the draconian settings but that's been there in every version.
I can't say I recommend these settings for someone playing through the first time.Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition: How To Turn On Draconian Quest Mode | Attack of the Fanboy
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has now arrived on the Nintendo Switch with not only new features, but everything the
Considering they didn't bother to use the PS4/PC assetts, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Is it crazy I'm waiting for a switch pro to bump up performance before I play my sealed copy?
Kudos to Sony and Ms getting to play this version.
Kudos to Sony and Ms getting to play this version.
Yeah I think game pass users playing the game will be used to gauge interest.
Given the other threads about Okami and Ace Attorney having low sales on Xbox, it seems that game pass could be a good way for Japanese devs to make money on Xbox. It also allows Xbox to grow interest in Japanese games on the platform.
no not at all
it's only when you play them side by side - worse lighting and lower poly meshes. Aesthetically, the game also has less of the 'golden lighting' that the PS4 / PC version has (a visual effect that I really liked and made the game stand out more)
If you're a JRPG vet I'm sure it's no trouble and this is just my opinion but...
The beginning of the game is a little slow and can be hard to get into because the combat system doesn't have many options yet and you haven't met most characters, turning on super strong monsters will make things progress more slowly toward all the freedom and good stuff.
They can be turned off but not turned back on so anyone can start with them just to try and people looking for a challenge will definitely find one. Personally I thought the default difficulty was good enough. Especially post game enemies, they do not need any help.