Top Critic Average
Critics Recommend
Exceptional JRPG Mechanics
Faithful to the Franchise
Quality Story
While some critics felt that Dragon Quest XI's story falters in a few places, most agree that it's one of the strongest entries in the series. It keeps what's made Dragon Age so special while successfully modernizing some of its mechanics.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Opening Movie | PS4
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - The Journey Begins | PS4
Dragon Quest XI excels when it emphasizes fighting bad guys, exploring dungeons, and finding treasure. It's a visual feast populated by a cast of colorful monsters more engrossing than its main characters. Uneven story beats and some icky bits sometimes slow Dragon Quest down, but superb mechanics remain the focus, making Echoes of an Elusive Age a top-tier JRPG for the modern age.
A sumptuous, generous and absolutely gorgeous RPG that isn't quite the measure of Dragon Quest's illustrious past.
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.
A JRPG for people who haven't played one in a while, basically. Well-made, but disappointingly safe.
This isn't a shake up for the series and can sometimes feel dated, but the long, hard-fought adventure comes together in an engaging way
Steeped in tradition and not afraid to show it, Dragon Quest XI reflects the best qualities of the series' past.
