Dragon Quest Builders 2 Reviews

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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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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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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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9 / 10
Dec 17, 2019

It's rare to find a game that does this much right so often. With a huge amount of content, an entertaining story, and interesting, varied gameplay, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is really an unmissable title for anyone with even a passing interest in games about building.

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Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 improves upon the first game by adding interesting new mechanics and great combat, all while creating a lively world. Combined with its incredible writing and stirring music, the end result is, simply put, just a lot of fun to play.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 takes the original’s solid formula and turns it into an even more enjoyable building exercise, thanks to new additions such as farming and combat sidekick Malroth. Existing elements from the previous game also get a lot of polish, with NPCs being more plentiful and more entertaining as well. Add a greatly improved narrative and DQB2 is an example of a sequel done, er, built right. If you loved the original or are pining for a Minecraft-style game with more action and storytelling, you’ll absolutely adore this one.

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9 / 10
Jul 24, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is pretty much what can be expected of a sequel in the sense that it improves on practically everything its predecessor presented. With its immense, open world, new possibilities of exploration and an improved progression system, Dragon Quest Builders 2 will not only appeal to fans of the previous game but to everyone who enjoys spending time exploring and building cities.

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9 / 10
Jul 12, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 improves upon the original title in a variety of ways, making for a superior sequel for the building based spin-off series.

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9 / 10
Jan 5, 2020

Square Enix have delivered a mostly solid port for the fantastic Dragon Quest Builders 2.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Players looking for a fun co-op experience or those who don't care about paying a little extra can quickly jump into Dragon Quest Builders 2 for an improved experience and a healthy dose of new mechanics and features.

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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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9 / 10.0
Jul 19, 2019

A sequel that treads very familiar ground whilst remaining fresh and innovative, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a great title that delivers on both its promise to give the player an immersive narrative, and also in giving them untold freedom to play the game however they want, as long as they can deal with a dumb hunger meter. Building might be bad, but has never felt so good.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a true standout in the Switch's ever-glistening library of gems. From its brilliantly-paced progression to its secrets and thoughtful world design, it's a game you can play seemingly-endlessly. As long as you have a passion to build, as long as you're eager to create, develop, and grow, there will always be something to do. It is a game I wholeheartedly recommend to any Switch owner, and with a free demo available, there's no excuse not to give it a shot.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is an absolute joy to play and will quickly engage and engross most players who enjoy action RPGs and building style games.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 does everything right for a sequel to an excellent title. The core mechanics have been improved, so basic building remains engaging, while the minor issues with deconstruction and weapon management have been ironed out. This is especially true of combat, which feels much better than before. The addition of multiplayer is absolutely welcome, but it's limited to one island and there's no way to play the whole campaign this way. DQB2 is a treat that is just as good as the first game, and it's highly recommended for RPG fans with an itch for building and lots of time to burn.

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Harvard L.
Top Critic
Jul 11, 2019

If you’ve played the original Dragon Quest Builders, the sequel is ultimately more of the same, except polished in very way

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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 10, 2019

Expanding on the foundations set by the first game, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a sequel that takes full advantage of its source material. Not only is the scope of the game several times bigger now, but the improvements that are made to the story, characters, and gameplay lead to a vastly superior experience.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 21, 2019

A wonderful sequel which fixed a lot of mistakes of the first game and still is as addictive as before. You're not even bothering to look for it's shortcomings, just because there are too many great things about it.

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9 / 10
Jul 23, 2019

For my first ‘Dragon Quest’ experience, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The building aspect wasn’t tedious, there was always a method to the madness, but not restricting it in the sense that you had to build this and that, there was always that balance that gave you creative freedom, while sometimes helping you along.

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