The Nintendo 3DS version features a different style to the other versions, showcasing 3D graphics on the top screen and 16-bit styled sprites on the bottom screen. The Nintendo 3DS and Definitive Edition versions have an optional mode that allows the player to play them similar to older Dragon Quest games.ĭragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. The protagonist, the Luminary, has also been featured in crossover media such as Super Smash Bros.

The game shipped over six million copies by September 2020. Upon release, the game received critical acclaim for its story, characters, narrative, and localization, though its design was criticized for being overly traditional. Elements added later included an expanded plot and an option to listen to an orchestral version of the score. To increase the awareness of the Dragon Quest franchise in the west, support for Windows and features such as voiced English dialogue and 4K resolution were included. One of the first games announced for the Switch, the game was originally conceived to be fully open world, but the idea was discarded when it conflicted with the story the developers wanted to tell. An enhanced version, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, was released for Nintendo Switch by Nintendo in September 2019 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in December 2020 and for Stadia in March 2021. The eleventh entry in the long-running Dragon Quest video game series, it was released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 4 in July 2017 and worldwide for the PlayStation 4 and Windows in September 2018.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a role-playing video game by Square Enix.

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