Dragon Quest Builders 2 Reviews

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Alan Bell
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 takes everything that made the first entry great, and refines it. While the core combat can be a bit on the dull side, the incredible options available for building and crafting make this one an absolute joy to play. Anyone remotely interested in building games and RPGs should do themselves a favour and play it ASAP. You'll quickly get lost in a charming world with seemingly endless options for fun.

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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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4 / 5.0
Jul 12, 2019

It’s a game that fans of the first game won’t be disappointed by, and the perfect way for newcomers to get in on what looks to be a series on the rise.

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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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86 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

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

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GameXplain
Top Critic
Liked-a-lot
Jul 11, 2019
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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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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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Atomix
Daniel Aviles
Top Critic
85 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

If you like Minecraft or Lego, if you like pretty stories and personalization titles like Animal Crossing, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a title that you should not miss,

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8 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 refines its formula and cuts out many of the frustrations from the first game, delivering a more structured story and rewarding pacing that lets you see your hard work gradually blossom rather than be swept away. It's an engrossing sequel that is difficult to pull away from, and now far more welcoming to start too.

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7 / 10
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a sequel in every level : wider, deeper but also way more talkative than the original, the game sticks to the original formula, adding a new multiplayer mode and a first person view. Needless to say, every fan of the Dragon Quest franchise will be pleased by this vast spin-off, but Square Enix should have tried a tiny bit more to make it appealing to all the other players.

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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
Jan 5, 2020

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

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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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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 20, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a marked improvement on its predecessor. Although the combat is still underwhelming, the rest of the package is sharp, charming, and loaded with stuff to build, crops to farm, and settlements to manage.

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Alana Hagues
Top Critic
80%
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 retains the core of the first game and makes many little tweaks that improve things for the best, but it still has the same glaring weakness.

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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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85 / 100
Jul 11, 2019

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a great follow-up to the original, placing you in the shoes of an amateur builder. The main story practically amounts to a fetch quest of acquiring skills and people, but that doesn't bring the game down much. Building takes the forefront, and it will definitely keep you busy.

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70%
May 7, 2021

An esoteric little gem, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is an enormously enjoyable RPG-building sandbox hybrid that deserves time and attention.

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9.2 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2016

It’s the entire package on the PC, and should give something a bit different to those playing that Minecraft thing.

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