Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest XI could very well be the biggest and best Dragon Quest game yet, and that’s really saying something. After going hands-on with the game, we left thoroughly impressed and anxiously wanting to play even more. Dragon Quest XI’s graphical style is absolutely gorgeous, and it finally realizes how Akira Toriyama’s character designs can be fully used in a video game. The scale of the game is huge, letting you explore massive castle towns, deserts, and more than just feel substantially larger than past games, with more to do as well.
Despite these big new steps, the core of Dragon Quest XI is still a traditional experience at its core, with traditional turn-based combat, a charming cast of characters, and a plethora of sidequests. A few additions have been made, like a combat mode that actually lets you run around the battle area to get a better view of everything. Still, this is an experience that’ll directly appeal to longtime fans, while being accessible to newcomers as well. Dragon Quest XI looks to be a grand adventure, and with a plethora of dark and gritty games, it’s whimsical aesthetic was a breath of fresh air.
