Dragon Quest Builders 2 Reviews

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
GamesRadar+
Top Critic
Jul 11, 2019

All the joy and satisfaction of the original, now with upgraded toys, a bigger world and a dog you can pet

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

The small tasks on each island can feel like chores after a while, but then suddenly they won't. The neighbors you've been helping all this time will pitch in and divide up larger projects so the burden doesn't fall squarely on your shoulders. You might think striving for the title of Master Builder is all about the monuments and landscape you leave behind, but it's actually just as much about the friends you make along the way.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

A bigger, more complex and better sequel, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the perfect match for sandbox and action/GdR fans

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Rudy Lavaux
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is simply everything that its predecessor was and then some, with some improved mechanics, more block types to choose from and a new and more interesting story.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Nintendo Switch can count on an addictive gameplay formula capable of entertaining for hours, both on the TV and on the go.

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8 / 10
Jul 11, 2019

Charming characters, a well-tuned gameplay loop, and near endless replayability ensure that you’ll be coming back to this one for quite some time, and though the performance issues are disappointing, we’d still highly recommend you pick up Dragon Quest Builders 2.

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90 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

Builders 2 finds the perfect balance between construction games such as Minecraft and the classic RPG saga. This sequel adds new abilities such as flying, diving and an online multiplayer mode for four players.

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Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a lovely little game, building upon the vanilla experience with a plethora of worthwhile improvements.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Adjusting the formula of the first entry, Square Enix has created a witty, engaging and relaxing spin-off

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Ars Technica
Andrew Cunningham
Top Critic
Unscored
Jul 11, 2019

Builders 2 isn’t the breath of fresh air the original was, but it’s even more fun to build stuff, the story is simple but compelling, and when you’re done with the main game, tons of optional goals on the Isle of Awakening give you a reason to keep coming back if you want to.

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84 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 took everything that worked from the original, adorable, nostalgia-riddled experience and upped the ante with better graphical effects, a stronger progression structure, and a more mature narrative that still has the classic Dragon Quest charm

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86 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

A successful follow-up to the blockbuster RPG, delivering both more scope and new ideas.

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8.4 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Not a revolution but an evolution of the first game on the series that would please everyone that has played that game or Minecraft, but become repetitive with the time.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

With so much to do, fun, engaging play and a cute, lighthearted story that takes its time to breathe, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the best kind of sequel.

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87 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

Almost all of my time with Dragon Quest Builders 2 has been pleasant, and I look forward to building more, either with my kids playing along or by myself, sipping a beer and relaxing after a long day.

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Recommended
Jul 11, 2019

The Minecraft and Dragon Quest mash-up gets refined for the sequel, with a few other outside influences helping make it a laid-back joy.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders is what you would expect from a sequel. Richer, bigger, better.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is an admirable RPG and an admirable building game that seems to have gotten the best bits of both of its parent genres.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Overall, playing Dragon Quest Builders 2 is just as fun, if not more fun than the first one.

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4.4 / 5.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 accomplishes what it needs to do. Everything is presented in a simple and easy to understand way, that allows enough freedom to prevent the dreaded feeling that it is holding your hand. Toss in some cute visuals, comical characters and the ever popular world that is Dragon Quest and you have a winning combo. Whether you're looking to fight enemies, build an empire or just mess around, it's the type of adventure that is easy to get hooked on and enjoy. So, if you love building or just Dragon Quest in general, I strongly suggest giving this one a go or at least checking the demo out.

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