Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Reviews
I highly recommend embarking on this lighthearted and cheerful adventure, as many of them await you in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Whether you’re a new or returning player, this is a truly great remake of a beloved JRPG that will stand the test of time for many years to come.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a resounding success. The game masterfully delivers everything its project set out to achieve: the same legendary adventure, now presented with a stunning diorama-style visual and a much better-paced gameplay experience. The narrative remains beautiful, the universe incredibly rich, and the changes — especially to combat and overall pacing — not only enhance the experience but also point toward exciting directions for the future of JRPGs. It’s a title that has shed its old “burdens” and established itself as a benchmark for the genre, highly recommended for both long-time fans and, especially, for those experiencing this masterpiece for the first time.
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Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is a prime example of what a remake should look like. The successful combination of modern technology, lovingly crafted diorama visuals, and a carefully expanded combat system demonstrates Square Enix's respect for the original, as well as its courage to develop it further in a meaningful way.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a game I feel is only a few small changes away from being the best of its ilk. Its dedication to being accessible means that newcomers will likely have a great time with it, but that’s at the cost of overbearing quality of life and mechanical changes. Its adventure and explorative elements are left wanting due to the across-the-board simplification of puzzles and Reimagined’s overeagerness to tell the player exactly what to do. In some places, it feels as though it’s a remake that’s embarrassed of its own legacy when it really shouldn’t be. It’s a stark contrast to the Erdrick trilogy remakes, which wholeheartedly embraced and expanded upon the things that defined them. On the other hand, this is an ambitious remake in other places. Most notably, the artistic facelift leaves it as perhaps the best-looking Dragon Quest game to date thanks to its diorama style and excellent use of color and lighting to convey mood. This is especially important in that the story is still Dragon Quest VII, one of the very best in the entire genre. Here in Reimagined, it’s been elevated thanks to new additions to the story that are emotionally considerate of its legacy while also being surprising for returning players. Thanks to voice acting and more expressive cutscenes, it’s also the most fun version of Dragon Quest VII’s story to simply watch unfold. Tying all of this together is the familiar yet strong core gameplay of Dragon Quest, and you have a great, if undoubtedly imperfect iteration of one of the series’ more hard-to-breach titles.
It takes a lot to be noticed in this sea of remakes and remasters, and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined mananages to stand out in the crowd with relative ease. This game easily stands above its original release and its 3DS remake, and gleefully succeeds at modernizing itself while also staying true to its roots.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined flawlessly combines the old-school feel of this game, but revamps many of its systems to make it one of the most accessible entries in the whole series.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined stands as a definitive version of one of the series’ most ambitious entries. By carefully modernizing its structure, refining its systems, and reimagining its presentation—while preserving the emotional and thematic core that made the original so enduring—Square Enix has delivered a remake that respects its legacy without being constrained by it. Its deliberate pacing will not appeal to everyone, but for those willing to invest the time, the reward is one of the richest, most thoughtfully constructed JRPG experiences available today. This is not just a successful remake—it is a masterclass in how to reintroduce a classic for a new generation without losing its soul.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the definitive version of a classic, proving that bloated JRPG epics can benefit from intelligent streamlining. The developers have managed to preserve the heart of the original while shedding unnecessary baggage and eliminating the weaknesses of the PS1 title.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined doesn't try to transform the original into something it never was. Instead, it deeply understands its historical problems and makes intelligent decisions to resolve them. Finishing the campaign in about 35 hours is the greatest proof that the modernization worked.
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"I genuinely believe you couldn't ask for a better remake of a classic title, and can only hope Square Enix looks to the blueprint they've laid out here for other remakes in the future."
Much like past Dragon Quest remakes the past few years, the seventh mothership game truly needed this reinvention and shake-up as it's a tough game to go back to in its original form, as underrated as it is in delivering that sweaty old-school JRPG experience that stays true to its roots. Old-school fans will find some nitpicks and grievances (like some unchangeable bits catered to current-gen players), but they're just a vocal minority who have the means to go back to their old-ass PS1 copies of their beloved-yet-obsolete entry.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a strong remake that provides new accessibility and modernised updates to players, bringing the beloved classic to a new generation of players. With polished visuals and solid gameplay, its hard to go wrong with this revisit to a classic.