Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest is a legendary series with over 30 years of history, but that doesn’t mean its best days can’t be ahead of it. Dragon Quest XI dials up the series’ scope and charm even more than before, introducing a charming cast of characters and a massive world to explore.
Our time with the demo at E3 let us play through two different sections, one early on in the game as the hero, Eleven, is starting his journey, and the other later in the game once the full party has been assembled. Both sections were jam-packed with things to see and do; treasures to discover, sidequests to complete, enemies to battle, a horse racing minigame, and more. The character designs of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, are more vibrant and alive than ever before. Dragon Quest XI’s art style makes everything pop, right down to the seams and fabric on character’s clothes.
At its core, however, Dragon Quest XI is still that deep role-playing experience with turn-based battles, equipment systems, and stats. There are minor enhancements, of course, like being able to run around the battlefield and get a better look at the environment. It’s sure to be an experience that’ll appeal to longtime fans, and be fairly accessible to newcomers at the same time. It’s one of the standouts of E3, and isn’t even that far off with a release date of Sept. 4.
