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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age announced for the west, platforms not mentioned

Dragon Quest XI is officially coming west. Square Enix has just announced the overseas release under the name “Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age”.

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Relientk772476d ago

This just made my day

Amazing news!

Shin-Zantetsuken2475d ago (Edited 2475d ago )

YAY!! Finally!! I hope they include voice acting in the western release since the Japanese release is silent. I that might be the reason it did not get a simultaneous worldwide release. Although I am sad that it will take so long to release in the west... 2018 is just too far! :-(

luckytrouble2475d ago

Dragon Quest just doesn't simultaneously release. There are no specific factors other than the series isn't big enough in the West to warrant the effort. The fact that we have a 2018 release window is genuinely surprising in a good way. I was expecting at least a two year wait.

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Tapani2475d ago

Released three hours ago! Playing it now.

The first few hours are good so far, very classic DQ. The midi OST is a bit tough to listen, but you get used to it and it kinda fits in nicely after a while. It creates a really old-school feeling in a good way! They really went for content and quality over production values and me and my wife love it like that! Surprisingly beautiful graphics as well, stable frame rate on Pro and I think the resolution is around 1440p-1800p checkerboarded to 4K. It's been a while since turn-based combat felt this good!! Lightning fast loading times from battle to field map, and almost seamless transition to battles. Loads of interesting systems that I won't spoil for anyone. Feels like DQ8, but bigger and better! A lot of style and personality too, including characters, villages etc. Also, well designed areas, not boring or too big or too something, but just right! Doesn't have that open-world fatigue stuff, but proper design with care!

I'll get right back to it. My wife made us pizza from local ingredients and we've got a few beers and DQXI, life doesn't get better than this.

Ashlen2475d ago (Edited 2475d ago )

Oh man, finally.

This is one of the biggest announcements I have been waiting for. The only announcement I can think of that I was anticipating this much was Yakuza 5. I was really hoping they were going to do it on Sony's E3 stage, it would have been the biggest announcement on the stage. But W/E I am happy to have confirmation either way.

Wow after watchng the video I had a memory, Dragon Warrior was the first console RPG I ever played even before Final Fantasy. It really cemented RPG's as my favorite type of game. I'm certain it was the first game on NES I actually was able to beat. Ah the memories.

It's crazy how long everyone has been making and playing games together.

Tapani2475d ago

Yeah, these DQ guys have been around for a while. The composer for Dragon Quest was born in 1931 and is 86-years old today. Sugiyama-san is still kicking and composing awesome new tunes to DQ!

Horii-san, the creator and designer himself is 63, so he still has a few games left in him ;)

I have a feeling this last one might be his best in a few years. Hope you guys get the localization next year early on!

3-4-52475d ago

@Tapani - How is the music in the game ? Is there a wide variety of it like different music for different towns ?

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory2476d ago (Edited 2476d ago )

Great! I need to finish Dragon Quest VII on 3DS before this comes and VIII. I already completed IV-VI.
IX was kinda a let down because of the fact you have to create all your characters. I didn't mind creating the MC but party as well nah

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for October: GTA: Vice City, Dragon Quest XI, and more

"A bumper crop of PlayStation titles make up October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. All these games will be available to play starting Tuesday, October 18. Without further ado, let’s dive in. Also added this month: The Medium, Dragon Quest Builders, Dragon Quest Heroes and more. "

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nevin1573d ago

Wait, no new PS1, PS2 or PSP additions?

CrimsonWing69573d ago

It’s frustrating how they barely update that library. I get that Jimbo hates old games, but c’mon, the classic catalogue with trophies was a big draw for me. Was really hoping to get some heavy duty classic PS1 games to platinum. Looks like they’ll do exactly what they did on PS4 with the PS2 library…

LucasRuinedChildhood573d ago (Edited 573d ago )

Games like Resistance: Retribution have already been rated as well so they have some stuff ready.

I think they still don't have a healthy supply of classic games for the next few months and they have to really spread them out ... so because of all those Yakuza remasters on Premium this month ... they made the decision to hold off putting up more PSP or PS1 games until next month. :(

They need clearer communication on this. They could have said that we can look forward to some PSP games next month or something.

FinalFantasyFanatic573d ago

I'm so glad I stuck with the essential tier, I'd be ticked paying more with the expectation that the classic catalogue would be regularly updated and built up. The classic catalogue was the biggest draw of the upper tiers for me, so not seeing any new PS1 games is pretty disappointing.

Ben Dover573d ago

While the VC remake is a turd, this is an impressive month.

SlothLordPootus573d ago

Has vice city been fixed? If not it feels like a weird addition. Lots for Dragon Quests fans.

jeromeface573d ago

fixed? Its kinda hard to fix something that was a mobile port to begin with... so no

cluclap573d ago

It wasn't a mobile port though? The team that made them did the mobile games but if I remember the actual remakes aren't the mobile versions.

andy85573d ago

Playing it at the moment. It actually looks pretty clean. I'm on PS5 though, can't comment for other versions. I guess the updates helped a bit

VersusDMC573d ago

If you like assassins creed and Dragon Quest enjoy the multiple games.

Just plan on playing Medium and the Yakuza remasters right now.

EvertonFC573d ago

"inside" indie game looks interesting for sure too

SlothLordPootus573d ago

Inside is great. If youve played limbo it's very similar

dazzysima573d ago

Seems the PS Plus offer is running out of steam already.

Have they even added any new trials since launch?

rob-GP573d ago

Yes, loads - they just stupidly havn't updated the list on the console!

I can't recall of the top of my head but there's been a bunch of games, probably about 10 or so. I'm gonna drop Shu another email and try and get him to tell the UX team to update the list. It's annoying when they don't update things

VersusDMC573d ago

I checked out the soulstice trial recently. And i heard they added dying light 2 so i might check that one out as well.

MrNinosan573d ago

Running out of steam? This month is amazing, and the months before it has been great aswell.
At least 3 of the Dragon Quest games are great, Medium is okay, Assassins Creed is nice gems for those who missed put, Inside amazing, Castlevania superb, the Yakuza remakes are fantastic.

Lots of Trials has been added simce launch.
If you don't use the service or are interested enough to first check what's there, why comment?

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Lightning Mr Bubbles591d ago

Me being a Playstation guy and a huge JRPG fan, I can say that the only franchises I actually miss that are on Switch are The Fire Emblem series and The Xenoblade Chronicles series. I've played neither but I've heard good things. I've seen people play Xenoblade Chronicles games on youtube, and it seems like they think it's a big deal so I'm curious.

Rebel_Scum591d ago

As someone who doesnt like jrpg’s that much these days I went into Xenoblade Chronicles blind and had a blast. Reminded me of that golden age of 16-bit and 32-bit jrpgs. If thats the era you liked then it should hit the spot.

jznrpg591d ago

I only have a Switch for the games that don’t come on PlayStation . There aren’t a ton but there are some good ones.

repsahj591d ago (Edited 591d ago )

I agree with top 1, for me xenoblade chronicles 3(and 2) is one of the greatest jrpg to date. It's like the feeling of playing ff7 on ps1 for the first time again. Imagine if XC3 was done with ps5 graphics, that will be magical. I might get the xc remaster before the year ends or after I got the platinum trophy of GoW ragnarok.

jznrpg591d ago

I didn’t care for 2 as much . It’s good but 3 is sooo much better than so is the first one imo .

repsahj591d ago

yeah I agree, but much better than any recent jrpg releases.

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Dragon Quest & Comfort Food: Why “Traditional” Isn’t A Bad Word

The Dragon Quest series is often criticized for being too traditional, but there's actually something really comforting about its familiarity.

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ZeekQuattro610d ago

I love that Dragon Quest stuck to its roots. I've been playing the series since Dragon Warrior. It was the first turn based RPG I ever played. DQ is basically the reason I got into turn based RPGs and why I still prefer them to this day over action RPGs.

Zeldafan64610d ago (Edited 610d ago )

Everything you said here applies to me as well. Been playing the series since 1992.

shinoff2183609d ago (Edited 609d ago )

Thats funny ive never really seen anyone complain about it being traditional but even if so. I personally think dq11 is the best jrpg ive played in years. Since like ff9 type of years. I cant think of 1 negative thing to say about it. If you dont like traditional then go play a action rpg like ff15. Leave dq be its one of the few games that have stuck with turn base battles.

I started dq series kinda later in life. Played when i was younger but didnt remember much. Ff is where i stuck my jrpg roots at. Ff lost me at 12. Its never been the same since ff10 and i was so sad to see the world map go.