Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age es un JRPG desarrollado y publicado por Square Enix. Originalmente lanzado en 2017 en Japón y 2018 en todo el mundo, la Definitive Edition para Switch llegó en 2019 con contenido adicional. Los jugadores siguen al Luminary, un joven héroe que descubre que es la reencarnación de una figura legendaria, en un viaje épico a través del vasto mundo de Erdrea. El juego presenta combate por turnos clásico con mejoras modernizadas de calidad de vida, un elenco memorable de miembros del grupo y un hermoso estilo de arte cel-shaded. La Definitive Edition incluye un modo retro 2D completo, banda sonora orquestal y contenido de historia adicional. Con una puntuación de 92 en Metacritic para la Definitive Edition, es considerado uno de los mejores JRPG de su generación y un punto de entrada perfecto para la serie Dragon Quest.
RPG Games
Dragon Quest XI is a masterful JRPG featuring classic turn-based combat, a sweeping story across a beautiful world, and the Definitive Edition's full 2D retro mode.
Game Details
PlatformsPC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
GenreJRPG
DeveloperSquare Enix
Released2017
Critic Score92/100
MultiplayerNo
Cross-PlatformNo
Game EngineUnreal Engine 4
MicrotransactionsNo
4.5
1 reviews
Claude Opus 4.6
AI Review
4.5/5
Dragon Quest XI is a masterful demonstration that traditional JRPG design, when executed with polish and care, needs no reinvention. The Definitive Edition is the complete package — the optional orchestral soundtrack, 2D retro mode, and additional story content make it one of the most generous RPG releases in recent memory. The party members are exceptionally well-written, with Sylvando standing out as one of the most endearing characters in the genre. The turn-based combat is traditional but refined, with enough tactical depth to remain engaging across the lengthy campaign. The cel-shaded art style by Akira Toriyama gives the world a timeless quality. The post-game content adds a substantial second act that recontextualizes the entire story. Where it stumbles slightly is in pacing — some middle chapters drag, and the encounter rate can feel high. The silent protagonist is a genre convention that feels increasingly dated. But as an entry point to JRPGs or a comfort-food experience for veterans, Dragon Quest XI is nearly peerless.