Game Information
Game Title: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Steam)
Publishers: Square Enix
OpenCritic - 90
Metacritic - 88
La decimoprimera entrega de la saga Dragon Quest está ya a tan solo unos pocos días de llegar al territorio occidental tras un año desde su estreno en Japón y ya tenemos aquí los análisis de la prensa especializada. El título sin duda parece ser si no el mejor, uno de los mejores de toda la franquicia, que va a gustar por igual tanto a fans de Dragon Quest, como a nuevos jugadores que se introduzcan en su universo.
Un JRPG clásico, de los que ya no se ven, cargado de contenidos con más de 60 horas de trama y más de 120 sumando sus contenidos secundarios. Un total imprescindible para los amantes de los buenos juegos de rol.
#HG en MV.
Reviews
Medios nacionales
3DJuegos - Jesús Bella - Spanish - 9 / 10
Hay series de videojuegos en que cada entrega es un nuevo destino. Sin embargo, Dragon Quest XI es como volver a casa, un lugar familiar, conocido, con todas esas convenciones de los RPG clásicos a los que nos hemos habituado tras 30 años de historia. Bajo ese prisma hay que entender un J-RPG de historia interesante, personajes bien construidos, jugabilidad tradicional pero gratificante, así como unos nombres (Yuji Horii, Koichi Sugiyama y Akira Toriyama) que aseguran el éxito, o al menos recuperar el alma rolera de los juegos de los ochenta y noventa. Todo ello con el potencial de PS4 en una aventura que además está indicada tanto para fans de toda la vida, como para los que lleguen nuevos. Simplemente épico.
Vandal - Carlos Leiva - Spanish - 9.3 / 10
Dragon Quest XI: Ecos de un pasado perdido supone la culminación de más de 30 años de historia de una de las sagas más importantes e influyentes de nuestro hobby favorito, ofreciéndonos una odisea tan clásica como fascinante que no olvidaremos fácilmente.
IGN Spain - José Cabrera - Spanish - 8 / 10.0
Una nueva entrega que cabalga entre la nostalgia y las nuevas posibilidades técnicas. Recomendable sobre todo para fans de la saga.
Hobby Consolas - Martín Amechazurra Falagán - Spanish - 95 / 100
Dragon Quest XI Ecos de un Pasado Perdido nos ofrece una de las aventuras más emocionantes del año con una historia apasionante y unos personajes que enamoran, así como una gran cantidad de contenidos por disfrutar. Sin duda, una de las mejores experiencias JRPG de los últimos tiempos
Medios internacionales
Attack of the Fanboy - Jelani James - 5 / 5 stars
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age takes everything to love about classic JRPGs and refines them to their utmost. The result? Absolute brilliance. If you had to pick just one JRPG to own on a modern platform, then let it this be the one.
COGconnected - James Paley - 80 / 100
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the series, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is an easy recommendation.
Destructoid - Chris Carter - 8 / 10.0
Enix, and by proxy Square, have found myriad ways to repackage the journey of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age proves that they haven't run out of ideas yet. It's one of the easier modern Dragon Quests to get into precisely because it gets back to basics. If you've been pining for an older-school character-focused RPG instead of the player-created party focus of IX and the MMO aspect of X, the wait has ended.
Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury - 5 / 5 stars
Dragon Quest XI is, from end to end, an iconic example of everything that Dragon Quest has stood for since way back in the 80's. It's charming and has a colourful energy that makes it very hard to put down.
DualShockers - Giuseppe Nelva - 9.5 / 10.0
If you have been missing the pure, genuine adventuring encouraged by the JRPGs of old, and you have been eager to see what the most traditional incarnation of the genre could achieve when paired with top-notch production values, this is most definitely the game for you.
EGM - Mollie L Patterson - 8.5 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI brings the legendary Japanese RPG franchise to consoles (properly) for the first time in 13 years, and it's a mostly fantastic new chapter of the series. Its story, gameplay, characters, and visuals all work to blend timeless series elements with newer-era genre refinements, and most of the time, the results are great. Unfortunately, there are a few times when honoring tradition is a weakness, not a strength—most specifically in the case of the game's protagonist.
Game Informer - Kimberley Wallace - 8.3 / 10.0
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
Game Revolution - Jason Faulkner - 4.5 / 5 stars
However, for those who have fallen in love with the genre, and grew up adoring Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and others, this game is the ultimate expression of the traditional JRPG.
Gameblog - Rudy Jean-François - French - 7 / 10
I have a weird love-hate relationship with Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. At times, its nostalgic, its nicely written story and its unique design just blows me away but at other times, I simply hate its poorly designed interfaced, its lack of innovation and the simple fact that it never dares to try anything new.
When it does something, it does it perfectly, but it simply doesn't feel enough in 2017. It plays it way too safe for its own good.
GamesBeat - Jason Wilson - 92 / 100
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age moved me in ways a Japanese RPG hasn't done in years.
GameSpace - William Murphy - 9.5 / 10.0
If you've been waiting since DQVIII for a Dragon Quest title to hit your PlayStation, you'll be glad it's finally here. It may not do a lot to push the genre forward, but like the game's design so clearly sets out to do, Dragon Quest XI is an homage to the JRPG and its fans. It's an immense, addictive, and joyful experience from the first moment on. I cannot recommend it enough.
GameSpew - Kyle Bradford - 9 / 10.0
It is indeed one of the best games in a series of greats, and a JRPG that is without a doubt an instant classic. One I will undoubtedly cherish for many years to come.
GameSpot - Heidi Kemps - 9 / 10
Steeped in tradition and not afraid to show it, Dragon Quest XI reflects the best qualities of the series' past.
Gaming Nexus - Matt Mirkovich - 9.5 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI is the perfect game to kick off the annual Fall glut of games, simply based on the merits of it being a massive sprawling JRPG that could easily carry you into the Winter months if you want it to. There's so much to do and it's so easily to get lost for hours just exploring the world trying to find the right materials to craft some better gear, or to finish up that side-quest that you picked up in Puerto Valor, or maybe the casino is more your style? Dragon Quest XI is easily one of the best JRPGs this generation, and it would be a shame if you missed it.
GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI is a stellar game that displays a great command of the ins and outs of its genre the way few other games can and do. What it lacks in originality, it more than makes up for with its confident execution of ideas, showing that a game doesn't need to be revolutionary or the freshest thing on the block to be an incredible experience. With a memorable cast of characters, a well-told, briskly paced story, stunning and vibrant visuals, and a beautiful and extremely varied world as its setting, Dragon Quest XI serves as yet another excellent instalment in this amazingly consistent franchise.
GamingTrend - Nathan Anstadt - 85 / 100
Dragon Quest XI is a big game with lots to see and do, and you won't breeze through the game in a weekend. If you are willing to put in the time and see it to the end, though, the game is highly rewarding as a JRPG with a surprising amount of depth. Some of its larger story moments are enjoyable in their own right even if they can be derivative or are mere shadows of specific moments from classics of the genre, but while the game may not reinvent the JRPG, I had a blast making my way across Erdrea.
GearNuke - Khurram Imtiaz - 10 / 10.0
Dragon Quest series hit its peak with Dragon Quest XI offering one of the most engaging stories in a JRPG full of unforgettable characters and a turn-based combat system that can tailor to your experience. This is a classic JRPG that is worthy of being considered one of the best games released this generation.
Hardcore Gamer - Adam Beck - 4 / 5.0
It may have been a long wait, but it was well worth it.
IGN Italy - Marco Esposto - Italian - 9.2 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI is simply the best Dragon Quest of all time. A classic old school rpg, with all the best things taken from over 30 years of JRPG.
Just Push Start - Mark Fajardo - 4.75 / 5.0
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a phenomenal game that JRPG fans will want to play. The brief break gave Dragon Quest XI a chance to improve a number of things and that certainly paid off. The storyline is interesting and engaging, something that will suck players in and hold their attention until the very end. And, outside of the main story, there is a wide variety of things for players to do. Needless to say, if you feel like recent JRPGs have been lacking, then you'll probably enjoy Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
JVL - Julius007 - French - 17 / 20
DQ XI is classic in its shape,despite some additions and new features, but the game managed to surprise us in a beautiful way due to its scenario. Epic and surprising for the series, he will affect palyers looking for a very good JRPG with texts translated into french. We would have liked to have a better technique especially for the score. But its richness, its characters are also here to give us a nice adventure. And it's seems obvious that all the fans have to buy the game.
Kotaku - Tim Rogers - No Verdict
In conclusion, everything I have said about Dragon Quest XI being one of the best games of all time is definitely correct, because I played the game in Japanese for 300 hours. I wouldn't have done that if it weren't a masterpiece.
MonsterVine - Spencer Legacy - 5 / 5.0
Dragon Quest XI is one of the best games ever made. From its deep gameplay and charming characters to its gorgeous visuals and stunning music, Echoes of an Elusive Age is a game that no one should miss out on.
Paste Magazine - Andy Moore - 7.5 / 10.0
This entry feels a lot more accessible and welcoming compared to other games in the series, and the English voice overs help to breath a lot of character into the extremely long plotline. With that said, it feels as though the efforts made to appeal to a western audience for this localization have in turn caused it to become much tamer, especially when it comes to the game's combat difficulty. Despite its minor flaws, Dragon Quest XI's sprawling story easily outshines everything else and makes for an exciting adventure for you to lose yourself in.
PlayStation LifeStyle - Lucas White - 9 / 10.0
I have my issues with Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. It's a bit clunky when it tries to pretend it's cool like other video games. I wish I had vocations instead of skill points to play with, and it would be nice if I could get from point A to B a bit faster, or have more to do along the way. But at the same time, I found myself engrossed in the usual grind I've come to love over the years, the silly and fantastical creatures from my favorite artist, and the storytelling that met and even rattled my expectations. There's even a neat little crafting system I didn't have room to mention, secrets to find, and of course hours and hours of post-game content. If you want to go on an adventure, and I mean a real adventure that tugs on your heartstrings, makes you smile, and yells puns at you constantly, do not sleep on Dragon Quest XI.
PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 10 / 10.0
An incredible achievement, and even after 150 hours in we didn't want it to end. From an emotional story, simple yet engaging combat, and gorgeous visuals. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is simply remarkable and shouldn't be missed.
Polygon - Jeffrey Parkin - No Verdict
Dragon Quest 11 is a beautiful example of what a JRPG can be after 30 years of lovingly guided evolution. Its success is irrevocably tethered to those decades of development, though, and that means you probably already know if this is a game for you. If you're not already one of the faithful, Dragon Quest 11 is unlikely to make you a convert.
RPG Fan - Rob Rogan - 95%
DQXI is a fantastically fun romp through a gorgeous world that delivers on its promise of an epic, if conventional, JRPG adventure.
RPG Site - Elizabeth Henges - 10 / 10
Dragon Quest XI not only manages to be the best game in Square-Enix's iconic series, but is one of the best JRPGs to be released in recent years.
Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 8 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI is the best looking in the long running franchise, and at its core, while unchanged, remains solid and funny. Still, we would like to see some major changes and improvements in the next installment.
TheSixthAxis - Dominic Leighton - 8 / 10
While Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age doesn't push the boundaries of RPG design in any new way, it is an enjoyable and refined return to the Dragon Quest franchise. Some might decry its lack of ambition, but for fans of the genre and the series, new experiences like this are few and far between.
Twinfinite - Hayes Madsen - 5 / 5.0
Dragon Quest XI is a high new benchmark for the series, and shows how a traditional JRPG can still be appealing for the modern age.
USgamer - Nadia Oxford - 5 / 5 stars
If you're a fan of Dragon Quest VIII, you'll find a lot to love about Dragon Quest XI. Its character-driven plot and skill system recall the series' breakout PlayStation 2 installment, though Dragon Quest XI's lively world and expressive monsters lend it a unique feeling and flavor. Some fans might feel let-down about Dragon Quest XI's lack of job system or other options that let you fine-tune every aspect of your party (what I wouldn't give to see Dragon Quest V's monster-friending system make a return), but if you're in the market for a turn-based RPG that feels nostalgic but doesn't force you to deal with old genre mechanics, you won't find a better quest.
Wccftech - Kai Powell - 8.9 / 10.0
Dragon Quest XI is an incredible example of how to take a classic series and modernize it with updated graphics and voice acting while still keeping what made the original so charming. If the story stayed strong all the way through, it would be my favorite in the series hands-down. Nevertheless, it's still in the top three Dragon Quests that I've ever played.
We Got This Covered - Todd Rigney - 4 / 5 stars
This isn't the end-all, be-all of JRPGs, but it's still a damn fine Dragon Quest game, not to mention a great introduction to the genre for newcomers. Think of it as JRPG comfort food and you'll have no trouble whatsoever.
