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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (PS4/XB1/PC) | Review Thread
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I think it's because the switch version uses a different engine but I don't remember.
Anyway, it's such a stylized game does it really matter that it looks a little worse sometimes? I'd trade marginally better graphics on a freaking cartoon game for the orchestral soundtrack any day.
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I did play Dragon Quest IX on handheld for a few hours and loved Dragon Quest Monsters in its various iterations as a kid and later on the DS family of systems. But this will feel like the first 'proper' singleplayer Dragon Quest game ever for me. I think I'll play on Draconian difficulty. Great to have the series finally on Xbox, too! I think the improvements in content warrant the slightly worse graphics, though I do wish Square-Enix had gone an extra mile in their efforts there.
This game still looks really good with the res bump from the Switch, and playing in 60 FPS makes everything so smooth. Adding in the new content and QoL improvements and this is really the best way to play.
JRPG of the decade IMO.
JRPG of the decade IMO.
Just a heads up, simply turning on stronger monsters is still pretty challenging (with a few bosses being total brick walls you'll need to grind a bit for), and upgrading (and collecting) gear is really addictive and fun. You can turn on as many as you want and toggle them off as you go, but the armor one is more for special challenge runs for either the masochistic or those who have already beat the game and want to see if that's even possible.
The EXP one and the hero death = game over are both fine, even though combat is very RNG so you might find that more frustrating than anything if a boss decides your hero is looking like a snack.
I would seriously reconsider disabling armor/weapon upgrading. The associated minigame is a really fun feature of the game.
Playing it on XSX Gamepass. I put about 200 hours into the game on Switch and I'll gladly play it again.
Do the new enhancements greatly speed up the experience? I think I dumped 120 hours into the first round, IDK if I can do that again but I want to replay so bad.
Anyone who wants to play on game pass remember that tomorrow new subscribers get 3months for $1 instead of the usual 1 month.
this will be my first DQ. Can't wait.
this will be my first DQ. Can't wait.
Wow and I'm wondering if I should get the S version if I've put 18 hrs into the OG PS4. Haha
You can adjust the brightness to make it less washed out (at least in the switch version)
I have the Switch version and still undecided if I should get the new version coming out tomorrow. It would be the PS4 one. It is still unclear what benefits there are, besides having 60 FPS. Obviously it would also have trophies.
I am still a DQ XI virgin. I did play the Switch demo last year and enjoyed it a great deal, so definitely plan on playing the game. Just isn't something I've gotten to yet (my backlog is huge).
What I do plan on trying is harder monsters, EXP cap and no buying armor/items. Looking forward to the challenge.
I am still a DQ XI virgin. I did play the Switch demo last year and enjoyed it a great deal, so definitely plan on playing the game. Just isn't something I've gotten to yet (my backlog is huge).
What I do plan on trying is harder monsters, EXP cap and no buying armor/items. Looking forward to the challenge.
Quoting myself in case someone wants to play this game in full Japanese.
I was able to download and play the native Japanese version (text, UI, VO, voice drama, everything in Japanese) by simply changing the console's system locale to Japan.
FYI.
Well I was contemplating just playing th OG version I have digitally because the S version looks noticeably worse to me (shimmer! Shiiiimmmmmer!) but 60fps and play anywhere saved for for me on gamepass since I can play on my PC in the bedroom and on the SX downstairs.
Just booted on my laptop
1080p, max graphics settings, 120fps cap that's held to perfectly, and SSD load times. Whew, and I thought Switch play was the best I was ever gonna get for DQXI.
I am aware that assets took a hit to quality versus the original release since this is a port of the Switch version, but still a considerable upgrade visually and otherwise over Switch on my gaming laptop. Since I've played the original and the Switch version, I'm not over-eager to start diving into this version really hard right now but still thought it was nice to give a quick spin with via Game Pass.
1080p, max graphics settings, 120fps cap that's held to perfectly, and SSD load times. Whew, and I thought Switch play was the best I was ever gonna get for DQXI.
I am aware that assets took a hit to quality versus the original release since this is a port of the Switch version, but still a considerable upgrade visually and otherwise over Switch on my gaming laptop. Since I've played the original and the Switch version, I'm not over-eager to start diving into this version really hard right now but still thought it was nice to give a quick spin with via Game Pass.
Man, I wanted to like this game, but the silent protagonist and the cookie-cutter plot just doesn't cut it after coming from playing the Trails Series.
Completely in this camp as well. I have 25hrs in to the original release on Steam and stopped once the rumour mills began circling on a DQXI S port heading to PC. I'm excited for the new content and the QoL improvements were great to experience in the demo. Would love to receive a 3DS localisation in tandem, but beggars cannot be choosers. However I did notice that there didn't appear to be any texture downgrades on the characters - I would be keen for a further analysis on this for PC.
My only downfalls are wishing the draw distance extent was larger (a great reference point is the very beginning of the game at Cobblestone Tor entrance, looking back at the gathering villager positions) and some of the ground clutter better appreciated. I'm expecting solutions to be provided by the usual fan circles so they aren't game breakers.
And to be honest, as much as I enjoyed the vanilla voice acting... it "feels" better with JP voices. Plus it's interesting to hear the subtle differences between what is being said and what is being written in English.
Just downloaded the game on PC gamepass. Never finished the Switch version despite making it pretty far into the game but I might just replay it again on PC because it runs so smooth at 120 fps with gsync!
Man, I've been looking forward to playing this for quite awhile, but I'm not sure when I'm going to have time to play it. I'm already trying to get through my PS5 games, I have a few PS4 games to finish, and Cyberpunk is coming out next week!