Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Reviews
Every time Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama reunite to churn out a video game, the whole world trembles and distorts itself in order to bow before their new creature. In this sense, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of a Lost Era is no exception to the rule, offering the player a very classic but always original plot. Even if the user had in fact the unpleasant feeling of being in front of something already seen or taken for granted, the narrative canvas of the product would be able to successfully erase any suspicion, proposing unpredictable events and capable of making even the most experienced JRPG experts pale.
Review in Italian | Read full review
DQXI is a fantastically fun romp through a gorgeous world that delivers on its promise of an epic, if conventional, JRPG adventure.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a phenomenal game that JRPG fans will want to play. The brief break gave Dragon Quest XI a chance to improve a number of things and that certainly paid off. The storyline is interesting and engaging, something that will suck players in and hold their attention until the very end. And, outside of the main story, there is a wide variety of things for players to do. Needless to say, if you feel like recent JRPGs have been lacking, then you'll probably enjoy Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
If you've been waiting since DQVIII for a Dragon Quest title to hit your PlayStation, you'll be glad it's finally here. It may not do a lot to push the genre forward, but like the game's design so clearly sets out to do, Dragon Quest XI is an homage to the JRPG and its fans. It's an immense, addictive, and joyful experience from the first moment on. I cannot recommend it enough.
This is matchless experience in unique and charming world for all JRPG fans.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The game isn’t flawless, but the vast majority of its flaws are drops in a bucket of glory.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age represents pure JRPGs at their very best and it's sure to be a treat for JRPG fans. If you like Japanese games, it's definitely one of the best games released this year.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Even considering the mediocre soundtrack, the return of the Dragon Quest main series on a PlayStation platform could not be more special. The eleventh edition of the franchise is exceptional and complete. Not only the best way to revisit a beloved genre in recent times, Dragon Quest XI is also a fantastic game - perhaps one of the best of 2018.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, in one word is a must-buy game for every JRPG fan. The game follows traditional elements of the genre and although doesn't have any revolutionary changes, but every mechanics and features of game are so well-crafted. The game has very vibrant atmosphere and unique art style as always in this series. At the other side, the story of the game is like other JRPG games but it also has unique feeling of a Dragon Quest game. The Music sometimes get boring because of the long time needed to complete the game. Despite a lot of Japanese poorly translated games, The localization of Dragon Quest XI is amazing. finally, i must say that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a game that every RPG fan must experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
From our perspective, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is now considered the best title in the series, putting the 8th installment behind. I kept asking myself during my playthrough if this is the best role-playing game of the current gen or not. It's hard to answer a question like that but I do believe it is, at least now.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Dragon Quest XI is simply the best Dragon Quest of all time. A classic old school rpg, with all the best things taken from over 30 years of JRPG.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age moved me in ways a Japanese RPG hasn't done in years.
Steeped in tradition and not afraid to show it, Dragon Quest XI reflects the best qualities of the series' past.
However, for those who have fallen in love with the genre, and grew up adoring Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and others, this game is the ultimate expression of the traditional JRPG.
If you're a fan of the JRPG genre, especially classics Final Fantasy 6, Chrono Trigger, or any of the original Dragon Quests I would heavily encourage you to check out Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
If you've been waiting for a true follow up to Dragon Quest VIII or just have been craving a massive JRPG with a gorgeous world, this is the game for you.
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a classic-style, turn-based JRPG that makes some smart changes to the formula while still being firmly rooted in tradition.
Dragon Quest XI sticks to what it does best, offering a traditional Japanese RPG experience that's simply a joy to be a part of. It's an old school adventure wrapped up in gorgeous current-gen visuals, but it's the lovable characters that win the day. The game's fit to burst with personality, wit, and charm, superbly localised and meticulously crafted. It may not push the genre forward, but it's peak Dragon Quest, and it's absolutely one of the best RPGs on PS4.
I would suggest picking this game up and having it being the side game to the blockbuster titles coming out right now to bridge the gap between the big releases, because it moves fast enough with the plot to always feel like something is being accomplished but not as fast as say Spider-Man that came out the same week. Don't let Dragon Quest XI be lost in the Fall game rush.