Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Europe)
Nintendo Switch
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Reviewed in 2019
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✪ Reviewed on February 8, 2024
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The classic JRPG in all its warmth. The S version adds voice acting, a 2D mode and extra content that enrich an already charming tale. The combat breaks no new ground, but the bond you form with the party makes all the difference.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
A young man learns he is the Luminary, the chosen hero destined to save the world of Erdrea. Published by Square Enix, released worldwide in 2019. Turn-based battles, a toggle between 3D and retro 2D visuals, orchestral music and the extra content of the S edition.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Beneath its warm colors, this odyssey revives the golden age of the J-RPG: a chosen hero, a cursed bloodline and companions you grow to truly love. Humor walks beside tragedy, and the tale dares a finale of a scope few modern games still attempt.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The main adventure is already hearty, but it's the post-credits content that tips the scale: a whole second half of the game opens up once the story seems wrapped. Side quests, crafting, the casino and optional battles add to a world that reinvents itself. That old-fashioned generosity, faithful to the most welcoming JRPGs, earns it lasting affection.
Technical info
💾6,7 GB📅27/09/2019
Published by Square Enix
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
The grand JRPG tradition blossoms in fights where Pep Power timing, gear progression and chained attacks shape the tempo. Mordegon and the lords of corruption shift phases and resistances that reward reading the battle. The sweeping orchestral score and the classic charisma of each foe leave a lasting impression.
Is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age still worth playing in 2026?
Dragon Quest XI S is a love letter to the classic JRPG, confident and assured. Its turn-based combat, without particular daring, shines through its clarity and perfectly tuned pacing. Akira Toriyama's design and a warm world make you want to press on, carried by a generous, well-built adventure. The S edition adds orchestrations, a retro 2D mode and welcome character stories. You might fault its sometimes tame narration and a leisurely start. But for anyone wanting a big, accessible, comfortable RPG, it ages effortlessly and remains an ideal gateway to the genre.
