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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch
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- Develop party members using the Character Builder
- Buy gear using in-game currency, or construct your own
- Side-quests and mini-games to try, monsters to ride
- Start the game with Draconian Quest for a bigger challenge. Capture your favorite gameplay moments with Photo Mode
- The Definitive Edition brings new features and experiences to this acclaimed adventure. Bonus characters stories
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Product information
ASIN | B07NQGDXRY |
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Release date | September 27, 2019 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,795 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #471 in Nintendo Switch Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.4 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 2.08 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | HACPALC7C |
Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | February 13, 2019 |
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Awaken your power and protect the land!
You are the Luminary, the hunted hero who will protect the land from destruction in the latest RPG from the iconic DRAGON QUEST series. With a ragtag band of adventurers, you'll engage in well-balanced, turn-based battles and embark on quests across the kingdom of Erdrea. Forge gear, develop party members' skills, and alter their outfits without changing gear in this edition of the game! This version also lets you ride and attack with monsters on the field to earn experience points, as well as change between HD or 16-bit visuals, symphonic or synth music, and English or Japanese audio. Complete the tale with new character-focused stories, and travel to past DRAGON QUEST worlds!
Across the land, you'll meet the mysterious Tockles-creatures that allow you to visit 2D, 16-bit versions of areas from popular entries in the series like DRAGON QUEST IV and DRAGON QUEST VIII! It's fun to see these classic worlds reimagined in retro style, meshing perfectly with the main game's 2D mode. Like all past DRAGON QUEST games, this one's character designs are based on the signature style of famed artist Akira Toriyama. Paired with the voiced dialogue, the rich personalities of your most loyal companions and fiercest enemies are brought to life, so you can fully immerse yourself in this quest to discover the Luminary's true heritage and awaken your power. For a greater challenge, start the game with the Draconian Quest setting, and capture your favorite moments with Photo Mode!
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Ready for a grand adventure filled with memorable characters, an enchanting story and classic RPG gameplay that can be taken on the go? This definitive version of the critically acclaimed game features the same sprawling content of the original, but with character-specific stories, fully orchestrated field and battle music, and the ability to switch between not only between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals, but also Japanese and English voice track.
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Customers say the game is a great addition to the Disgaea series. They find the quality to be amazing, and the gameplay fun. They also appreciate the 2D mode, saying it's a nice bonus. Customers say that the storyline is very in-depth, and they love the storylines for the individual party members. They mention that the game runs well on the Switch with no noticable lag. Customers also appreciate that the speed makes a huge difference, and runs at 30 fps 99% of the time. Customers mention that it'll be a complete masterpiece.
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Customers find the quality of the game to be excellent. They mention that the game is charming, amazing, and worth the ride. They also appreciate the visuals, music, gameplay, and story. Overall, customers say the game has tons of content and many hours of gameplay.
"...Aside from that, there truly is a huge world to explore, and the game could almost be called "Dragon Quest VIII - Part II" which honestly is quite..." Read more
"...news is that DQ11, ESPECIALLY THIS SWITCH PORT, is simply one of the most charming games I've had the privilege of playing in the past decade...." Read more
"...However, to make sure you will like the gameplay, try the demo. It's free and you can play around the first 8 to 10 hours, which is great...." Read more
"...This is a classic turn based RPG, but with tons of modern quality of life improvements, especially over the PS4 counterpart...." Read more
Customers find the storyline very in-depth, and the RPG gameplay is classic DQ. They also say the plot is great, and it's easy to get into the story. Customers also love the storylines for the individual party members, and appreciate the intricate, detailed games with quests and challenges. They say the game is easy to play by default, but you can ramp up the difficulty by enabling stronger skills. Overall, customers say it'll provide hours of entertainment.
"...From the quirky and enjoyable characters, to the lovely music, the huge quest and side-quests, this is a game you can fall in love with!..." Read more
"...(and very humorous) localisation that adds even more charm and wit to the already great..." Read more
"...Just have to say that lol.- The orchestral soundtrack is available, as well as the midi version. (Mine will stay on orchestral)-..." Read more
"...That said, they make it really easy to find out where to go or who to talk to in order to advance the story, so that makes it a little easier...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the game. They say the background scenery is gorgeously rendered, and the art style is great. Some say the graphics are pretty good for a handheld device, and it retains an amount of colorful liveliness. Some mention that the presentation is beautifully done, and that the game is charming.
"...Dragon Quest has a unique style thanks in large part to Akira Toriyama, the Japanese artist that designed the characters in the games...." Read more
"...The setting of the game is ancient and medieval yet retains an amount of colorful liveliness rarely seen outside of the Witcher 3 DLCs in this genre..." Read more
"...OVERALL: Buy this game. It's colorful, charming, and above all...fun. Even if you can't get it right now, download the demo...it's free!..." Read more
"...So yeah it's very close to perfect. Music, graphics, and gameplay are all beyond excellence. Along with everything else. I only have one big gripe...." Read more
Customers find the characters in the video game great, fun, and memorable. They also say the characters are lovable, and the journey feels epic and special. Customers also mention that the game has incredible stories and characters, with cartoonishly familiar looking ones. They appreciate the excellent and funny voice acting.
"...DQ11 is simply put, fun! From the quirky and enjoyable characters, to the lovely music, the huge quest and side-quests, this is a game you can fall..." Read more
"...The Switch port also offers a fully voiced English AND Japanese dub, with excellent (and very humorous) localisation that adds even more charm and..." Read more
"...You also have pep powers. These are random buffs your characters receive, which makes them more powerful...." Read more
"...I constantly find myself grinning from the excellent and funny voice acting, character interactions, and the like...." Read more
Customers find the game to be a great traditional RPG. They also say it's one of the best RPGs for the Switch, with a classic turn-based system.
"...In the definitive edition, along with the very large original game, you get a heaping of extras - one of the best is that you get the bonus content..." Read more
"...notable and impressive of these additions is the near seamless switching between a beautiful, bright, modern JRPG with a distinctly Dragon Ball look..." Read more
"...This is a classic turn based RPG, but with tons of modern quality of life improvements, especially over the PS4 counterpart...." Read more
"...2. It's a pretty big game that will keep you engaged for some time. Heck, even the demo is huge...." Read more
Customers like the content of the video game. They say it has about 130 hours worth of content, and that's a low estimate. They also say it's the best and longest DQ ever, with plenty of extra content. Customers also say the game is full of welcome additions and changes, and a long campaign. They describe it as a no-nonsense JRPG.
"...Aside from all that, there are also a tremendous amount of other changes (again, not found in previous releases) that make the game more enjoyable...." Read more
"...DQ:11SE is clearly full of welcome additions and changes, but many are tiny QOL tweaks with big impacts...." Read more
"...Also, the game has about 130 hours worth of content, and that’s a low estimate. If you’re a fan of JRPGs in any way, but this game ASAP...." Read more
"...W. T. F. (It's not an especially powerful move, so it's also a poor strategy, but that's a flaw in the generally better than me AI.)..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the video game. They mention that it runs like a dream, has speed up options for battling, and immediate cut scene skipping. They also appreciate the 30 fps a majority of the time, and the battle speed selector. Overall, customers are happy with the gameplay and find the grinding to be quickly paid off.
"...These include: fully orchestrated soundtrack, battle speed selector, new costumes, easier to use controller functions, and the list goes on......" Read more
"...out of the original trilogy while also being very clean and running incredibly smoothly...." Read more
"...Addition of symphonic scoreSprintingSpeed up options for battlingImmediate cut scene skipping..." Read more
"...The customizeable options for battle speed, music, ability to play in an SNES-style 2D mode, and other settings let you make this game your own...." Read more
Customers find the 2D mode in the video game software to be a nice bonus. They say it's fun to explore, and the switch port allows them to play the whole game in 2D. They also appreciate the option to switch to an old school visual mode when at a save point.
"...They are set in 2D mode and quite a treat, especially if you have played those previous games...." Read more
"...(orchestrated music, change to 2D mode at any save point, etc.)...." Read more
"...In addition there is also the ability to switch between an old school visual mode when at a save point or beginning the game...." Read more
"...The soundtrack is amazing and the 2d mode is fun to explore. Dragon Quest has allways been a fantastic series to play!" Read more
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VISUALS
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The first thing you will notice is that the cutscenes and overall visuals are truly beautiful! Dragon Quest has a unique style thanks in large part to Akira Toriyama, the Japanese artist that designed the characters in the games. The characters have large beautiful eyes, crazy hair, some are hyper-muscular, others are busty... so yes, it's like a "manga". DQ11 easily has the most beautiful visuals thus far, and the music as always, is superb!
STORY
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Without spoiling anything the story is basically the same as almost every single other JRPG out there. You were "chosen" to save the world. (No one is surprised by this.) The question is, how is the story told? The answer is, very well. The characters are cliche, but also lively. The English voice acting is superb! If you prefer the Japanese voice acting, you can choose that too! Not every single line in the game has voice-overs. This is slightly disappointing, at least where the main characters are concerned. Nevertheless, there is a lot of voice acting in the game and the quality is top. The villains, the heroes, everyone is "cutesy" and very typical of the Dragon Quest Universe - this makes for a fun and engaging game. Also, there is so much to do...
DEFINITIVE EDITION
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In the non-definitive edition there was a crazy amount of "stuff" to do! Forge weapons, help people with quests, spend time and money at the Casino... basically everything that is canonical Dragon Quest! In the definitive edition, along with the very large original game, you get a heaping of extras - one of the best is that you get the bonus content from the 3DS version of the game! Yes, DQ11 was released on the 3DS but only in Japan. It had a fabulous "bonus" area where you essentially explore past Dragon Quest games - and this is all done in 16-bit graphics! This was NOT available in the initial release of DQ11, but happily is included in the Definitive Edition. The second and arguably most important change is added plot elements - you now get even more story. If that is not enough, you can play the game in 2D rather than 3D, which in essence makes DQ11 two separate games for the price of one! Aside from all that, there are also a tremendous amount of other changes (again, not found in previous releases) that make the game more enjoyable. These include: fully orchestrated soundtrack, battle speed selector, new costumes, easier to use controller functions, and the list goes on...
PERFECT?
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Is this a perfect game? Rhetorical question, no game is perfect of course. However, for those that want a good old-fashioned JRPG, DQ11 is fun, refreshing, and wonderful! But, it certainly has its issues. First of all, there is no manual, and no explanation to what your character's stats do. Sure, everyone knows about "hit points" but how about "deftness"? Secondly, the game is not as pretty as the PlayStation 4 (PS4) version. The game is beautiful, BUT, comparing the two side-by-side, graphically the PS4 version is more crisp and noticeably better. The game does have some bugs - inexplicably the game might crash from time to time. This HAS happened to me, but for the most part it (fortunately) appears to be a fairly rare occurrence - make sure to save when you can! Ultimately, whether a game succeeds or fails depends on simply on thing.
FUN FACTOR
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DQ11 is simply put, fun! From the quirky and enjoyable characters, to the lovely music, the huge quest and side-quests, this is a game you can fall in love with! Assuming that is, you enjoy turn-based JRGPs. Some of the battles in the game are challenging, sometimes they even seem unfair. However, you can always increase your level. Since this is a JRPG you will be doing some grinding. How do you feel about grinding for items, money, and experience points? If this is not your thing, do NOT play this nor any other Dragon Quest game! However, battles can go super fast thanks to the added battle speed selector and so grinding is not really particularly painful. Aside from that, there truly is a huge world to explore, and the game could almost be called "Dragon Quest VIII - Part II" which honestly is quite an honor.
THE GOOD:
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+Nice visuals
+Fabulous (orchestrated!) music
+Fun quirky characters
+LARGE game
+Even LARGER thanks to an **insane amount of extras** only in this definitive edition
+An ideal JRPG with all the trimmings and more
THE BAD:
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-No manual (although there is some built in support, but it's minimal)
-Some bugs - be careful, the game will crash now and then although fortunately not often
-Grinding - it is a JRPG, so you take the good and bad
Bottom Lines: Even if you played DQ11 before, THIS is the edition to get! There is so much new content that it will feel like a different game. Also, I want to say that while you can download some new content, ALL of the content I have described above (the 3DS bonus content, added plot elements, etc) are ALL ON THE CARTRIDGE! So for those that hate DLCs (myself included), you do not need to download anything! If you are a fan of RPGs - be they JRPGs or Western - this is not a game that will keep you happy until "the next great thing comes along" - this IS the great game you have been waiting for! Provided of course, that you know what you are going into. Enjoy, and quest onward oh intrepid adventurer...
Final Score: 95/100
Let's cover this special Switch version first before I get even more subjective... This is the absolute definitive cut of DQ11. It might not have the graphical fidelity of the PS4 version, but the massive bevy of additions elevate this product far higher than its original release. One of the most notable and impressive of these additions is the near seamless switching between a beautiful, bright, modern JRPG with a distinctly Dragon Ball look (Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama did the character design and lead the art direction for DQ11) and a completely faithful 2D "classic" version of the game featuring pixel art that feels straight out of the original trilogy while also being very clean and running incredibly smoothly. I believe these are the visuals used for the 3DS release of this game, meaning you basically get to experience an entirely diffferent yet fully complete handheld port at any Save Alter/Church/Priest. There is even a special 2D "realm" with nostalgic quests for series fans added to this version that is only a fast travel away! The Switch port also offers a fully voiced English AND Japanese dub, with excellent (and very humorous) localisation that adds even more charm and wit to the already great Japanese voice work. To my knowledge the /original/ Japanese release had no dialogue at all, and I believe the Western PS4 port only offers the somewhat silly but unique English dub, which is more than serviceable and actually loved by many fans. Correct me if I'm wrong here about the original domestic JP release. Finally, the most "controversial" and arguably the most importanr addition is the ability to switch between the original electronic Midi soundtrack and the amazing full orchestra renditions of the soundtrack. The original release did not include this, as the musical composer for the Dragon quest series, the old-master Sugiyama Koichi, has some... unique views on the distribution of his music and did not approve of these orchestral recordings being included in the original release as he wished to sell them in album format separately. Luckily for us, that has been ironed out (though expect to see Sugiyama-san's name alongside the other copyright holders on your first party screencaps) and you can switch between the two soundscapes seamlessly just like with the JP and EN voices in the options menu (without a restart.) The Midi soundtrack has been harshly criticized by many (including myself) for having very poor sounding electronic instruments, specifically the absysmal sounding horns.
DQ:11SE is clearly full of welcome additions and changes, but many are tiny QOL tweaks with big impacts. Battles not only play out with both a new "active" gameplay style camera or the classic turn based style camera, but also can be sped up to quicken the pace without changing difficulty. Cutscenes are now mostly immediately skippable, but fear not about accidentally missing one, as the game has a mechanic to view them all later on. The Horse Hailer item has been added to call your mount at anytime, away from stable markers. Party members can now be seen running along behind the player character in the overworld, can be spoken to individually with evolving dialogue at the press of a button, and now have unique quests of their own. Costumes are now fully cosmetic, so equip what you NEED and dress how you WANT, and there are even more alternate looks to unlock this time around. More marriage/relationship options. Dialogue bubble tweaks. And, in what has become a tradition for late 8th generation console games - a decent photo mode has been added in for your social media sharing needs. The ONLY thing I think this version actually cuts is the first person camera option, however that was very little used and frankly a bit nauseating.
Well... first person mode and A LOT of pixels, polygons, and unfortunately even frames. The graphics are more than passable and look downright fabulous in handheld mode, but the visual sacrifices necessary to make this massive open world run properly on Switch hardware and fit on that tiny chip are immediately noticed when playing docked mode on any reasonably modern display. The presentation is noticeably both smudged and jagged in certain areas and everything from textures, shadows, and even certain geography use much simpler assets. The art direction goes a long way in making this a much less pressing issue. Especially when played in handheld/undocked, where the game only targets like 540p to 700p. The FOV and camera positioning/angle are slightly tweaked here compared to the PS4 version to facilitate better feel on the handheld however you likely wouldn't even notice this change without being informed of it. Both handheld and docked it runs AROUND 30fps but neither hold it consistently as the PS4 release with handheld suffering a good deal more slowdown random areas, but again this is masked by the low pixel density but beautiful colorwork of the Switch hardware and the clever style work. Although running closer to a 30 lock, docked mode has a slight choppiness due to what I think is probably an error in frame pacing, but gameplay never really suffers unlike an action game where this could ruin your experience. The cutscenes play out beautifully in both versions.
With all of that out of the way, what MAKES this so darn charming? Frankly I can't put my finger on it and I think it's because of a myriad reasons. The characters and art are familiar to anyone familiar with Dragon Ball/DBZ which creates an instant nostalgia for a past gone too fast and a future that was canceled. The setting of the game is ancient and medieval yet retains an amount of colorful liveliness rarely seen outside of the Witcher 3 DLCs in this genre of doom and gloom dungeons. The characters are hilarious and clever, and everyone and everything is far deeper than their deliberately tropey archetypes imply. There's a town where everyone speaks in Haiku. There's a town where everyone is Italian. There's a town where everyone is Vietnamese. The sense of magic and wonder in this game are enough to inspire a childlike awe even in adults like myself. If you own a Switch and claim to like turn based JRPGs, frankly you're doing yourself a disservice the longer you hold off on this one.
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Chegou antes do prazo, o que foi ótimo!
Reviewed in Brazil on March 9, 2023
Chegou antes do prazo, o que foi ótimo!
Reviewed in Singapore on April 5, 2021