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DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Developer Square Enix
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience. From the Steam store page
156 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
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132 positive · 14 negative
95% range 85–94%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
11,332 of 12,216 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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60 of 156 · most liked first"We did it 'Darlings'". Gosh how I love this game so much! I am 71 years old and I have been playing video games since Atari which means a very long time. Dragon Quest is so charming and an everlasting classic JRPG. It's timeless, cozy and nostalgic. It's a masterpiece!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – The Courage to Believe in Something Simple Playtime: 178 hours Note: This review contains spoilers. Look, I get why many players call Dragon Quest XI S predictable, old-fashioned, and traditional. In many ways, it is. The hero is hunted from birth, gathers a party of companions, an ancient evil awakens, and the world needs saving. In Japanese, there is a word often associated with the Dragon Quest series and JRPGs as a whole: ōdō –…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was my first Dragon Quest game and I somewhat enjoyed it. But looking back over time, my view of it has diminished gradually. First, I want to start with the positives. - I think the game looks great and sounds great with one major caveat. - The story was interesting for the most part and there were some cool moments. - The voice acting was competent. - The world was gorgeous to look at and had a good variety of biomes. Now we get to the stuff I didn't like. - The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: a super long, Ultra (for better and worse) traditional RPG that has made me question just how many games in my life I want to beat in my backlog like this It took me a while to play this because I knew it was long. To start off, the first 85% portion of the game was very hard for me to push through and to continue coming back to. Progressing the plot was a display of discipline instead of enjoyment. The reason is because if you've played any rpg ever before you've seen all of this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →every game is now DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
unlabelledView post →I played my first Dragon Quest game on an emulator in Class 6. I never finished it, but I never forgot it either. Dragon Quest XI felt like finally returning to a story I left incomplete a long time ago, and surprisingly, it still felt warm and familiar. Some things stand out clearly: • The world is peaceful, colourful and alive. It does not rush you. It lets you explore and breathe. • The turn based combat is simple and satisfying. Boss fights can be frustrating at times, but every win…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is it, everyone. This is the best JRPG I've played since the end of the PS2 era. I still haven't played Persona 5 or Final Fantasy XIV, but I'm fine with that. DQ XI might be the 2nd best JRPG I've played, 2nd only to Chrono Trigger. Imagine a heroic epic like The Lord of the Rings. Now imagine if it was an anime series. Now imagine it with music reminiscent of John Williams at his best, visuals that would make Disney and Pixar envious, a gameplay loop that never gets tiresome, gameplay…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you go to the shop and buy a shield for your character, but they're currently wielding a two-handed weapon, the shopkeeper will stop you and ask if you're sure you want to make this purchase for that character, and you keep your money if you say no. I have never had a game offer me that level of customer service before.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is one of those games I’ve pretty much only heard good things about. Recently I decided to give it a try, starting with it’s generous demo, which took me 8 hours to complete. I finished that and felt sort of mixed on the game, but since the game is so highly rated and I wasn’t hating it, I decided to purchase the game and play it some more. I’ve now put in another 35 hours and I’m still feeling quite indifferent on it. It’s a perfectly fine game. It…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Phenomenal game. I've been playing this game off and on for the past several years, and now that I've 100% completed it achievement wise, it feels like I can finally close this gaming chapter in my life. Maybe I'll check out DQ VII Reimagined next.. Guess we'll see. This game gets an obvious recommendation from me. Such an amazing game, will be remembered by me as one of the best JRPG experiences I've had, and I've had quite a few. 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was perfect. PERFECT. Everything down to the last minute details. I loved every party member, immaculate vibes all throughout. The casino is also GOATED.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's good old-fashioned Dragon Quest but with QoL features and the best presentation yet. It is a very charming game with a surprisingly fun battle system where you can build your teammates in several ways. This game also features a "Draconian Quest" mode, which allows you to set restrictions upon yourself for a greater challenge. These restrictions can be lifted at any time, so if the game becomes too hard, you can fix that problem. Look into Project Rebuild to restore the old graphics, as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bros… I picked up Dragon Quest XI S during the latest Steam sale thanks to some recommendations - and blown away would be an understatement. Holy ♥♥♥♥, what a game. Legit a 10/10, god-tier, feel-good JRPG masterpiece. I’m 19, and this is the first game in years that actually made me feel like a kid again. Spectacular environments, a fun crafting system, meaningful but easy to manage skill choices, fun and rich character relationships. >the climb through the Citadel of Spite >the final series…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this thing back on switch, dropped it right after first "not real" ending, but now came back to close my gestalt and get 100%. This is literal masterpiece, super wholesome, but in some places wild as ♥♥♥♥ trip. Wont say its 100% best in series since I didnt play all of them and dropped a few - guess their time didnt come yet. But honestly, only 5 and 8 can measure ♥♥♥♥ size with 11, maybe a tiny bit 3rd one too. Look, I get it, most people want gore, guts and grimdark violence now to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is like the Chinese buffet of games. Endless amounts of just fine to kinda good content to stuff your face with.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The perfect Steam Deck game! DQ games have always kind of bored me a bit, but I had just finished a few action games and wanted a slower turn based RPG. To be fair it's not the mechanics, I love a good turn based RPG, but as I've gotten old it takes more to hook me in for the long haul. There has to be some magic, some charm, some decent writing, and strong gameplay. DQ XI has it, it's got the rizz, it slaps, it's fire, it's 6-7, it's got it all and it does it all extremely well. For…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A "definitive" version that still looks visually inferior to the original in terms of lighting, textures, character models, geometry, and foliage. Mods sadly can only repair so much. Vanilla game is a visual masterwork and it's a shame SE didn't try to backport all these wonderful QoL changes and OST fixes to it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →People like to describe this game as JRPG comfort food, but to be more descriptive, it's bland and diluted soup, put in a pretty bowl. The game is the length of a novel, yet the story is simplistic and akin to that of a picture book. The translation/localization is also not good in my opinion. The English subtitles excluded important details, story implications, and at times differed completely from the Japanese voicelines. The companions are charming at times, but very tropey. Silent…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm 42, this is my second Dragon Quest game (after VIIR), I'm now officialy a fan of the franchise, and it's coming from someone who really dislike turn based combat rpg games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok so I've started a little "I'm going to Japan later this year" project: Play a game in Japanese. The game I've chosen is (get ready) DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition With a nice and simple title like that, I'm sure everything will go fine.
unlabelledView post →I’m not quite sure how to put this into words, but trust me when I say this game is an absolute must-play. If you can look past the 2D mode, the silent protagonist, and the somewhat dated UI, you’ll find a genuine masterpiece underneath. The character development for every party member is handled exceptionally well, making the entire journey feel deeply personal. This was my introduction to the Dragon Quest franchise, and it’s safe to say I’m now committed to experiencing the rest of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Should I recommend this game? As long as you have 80+ hours of free time and no attachment to life in general, then yes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I kept coming back to this game over the last 5 years, but couldn't get into it. This time, I decided to get a little further in to really give it a shot. Easily the best JRPG I've ever played and one of the few games I've replayed after the moment I beat it. My only experience with the series before this was the first 3 games on NES and the start of the 4th, and that was many, many years ago. DQ11 is really good for 3 playthroughs: Normal, Stronger Monsters/Draconian Quest (Much harder and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The spiritual successor to Dragon Quest 8. This game is better in almost every way and I absolutely loved that game. It is super easy to mod and extremely stable. I had no problem adding dozens of mods at once and finding no bugs or crashes. I highly recommend checking out the mods by Mike9k1--especially all the Project Rebuild stuff (and the Retranslation Project as well). It can get a bit easy outside of boss fights, so I recommend getting a mod that ups the difficulty if you have that issue.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Top 5 Best JRPGs ever. Peak characters funny moments and story line was honestly rather enjoyable only skipped the cutscenes with sylv as i find him mad annoying 9.5/10 would put jade in a bunny costume again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the first Dragon Quest game I've played, and boy, it sure rocks! You play as the silent protagonist Android 17, or at least a lookalike, who travels the world or Erdrea to fulfill his destiny (so what else is new?). This game is absolutely massive! It took me almost 200 hours to finally beat the final boss (a tough one) and I still haven't completed all quests. Graphics are great and the orchestral score is absolutely gorgeous. The action is kinda tame compared to other JRPGs (ahem,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A masterpiece in storytelling, when it gets good it gets GOOD. Biggest criticisms I have is some lacking QOL in some spots that makes things tedious at times and the subpar soundtrack. Fantastic characters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a real argument to be made that this is the greatest JRPG of all time. Even in a world with Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 7, Xenogears, Parasite Eve, Tales of Vesperia...this game manages to tower above them all, at least in my opinion. All fantastic games in their own right, but something about Dragon Quest 11 just hits different. The story may be simple (at least at first glance) but the characters and the world are the star of the show. Each of the party members has their own…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →genuinely one of the most colorful and fun loving rpgs ive ever played
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros +Decent combat system with plenty of skills and abilities for each character to utilize +Optional 2D mode +Interesting crafting system, can make new items or make existing gear stronger +The songs in the soundtrack sound great +Decent enemy variety, though some are just recolors of other enemies +Parts of the story is interesting +Lots of content to play through Cons -Graphics are a downgrade compared to the original Dragon Quest XI. Using mods helps, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ Strong points: - Sensational art direction! - Beautiful cities - Engaging characters - The classic Dragon Quest atmosphere - The crafting system is truly engaging - Varied team combos - Classic gameplay - The possibility of alternating between the 3D and the 2D - Weak points: - Archaic presentation - Not the most inspired Dragon Quest game - The horse races are utterly bland - A soundtrack below the series' usual standards - The menus still lack user-friendliness…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: A really great game that's optimized well for Steam Deck use. It's perfect for anyone who's looking for a casual experience on the couch/bed while playing something on a TV in the background. If you love traditional JRPG formats, this'll be right up your alley. Story I enjoyed the story and wasn't actually expecting to have so much to do in this game. It's a classic RPG save-the-world type of experience with plenty of twists and turns, providing a cast of characters that were very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played this before on switch but it runs so much smoother on pc. the storyline is very detailed and sucks you in. but at the same time its not so difficult that you can't win!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my first Dragon Quest game, and I’m so glad I bought it! The combat is simple but really enjoyable. The story is darker than I thought it really caught me off guard. There’s a bit of grinding, but I still love it. Solid 8/10 from me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game love the combat system and exploration, kalo suka jprg wajib coba
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most JRPG ever made. Full disclosure, this is my first DQ game since 1 and 2. The remasters, not the remakes. What you have here is the most traditional JRPG I've played in decades. It is party based. It is turn-based. There is no ATB gauge, no dodges or parries, The most modern mechanics are the crafting, the skill system, and the open-world-with-guardrails design. It's like this is a remake of an unreleased game in '95 with updated graphics. Is it good? Yes, I can say without a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fabulous, lengthy, comfy JRPG with fun characters and a good story (after the first act). JRPG comfort food. Can't go wrong.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought on a whim during a sale. I'm a long time FF fan and this was my first DQ game. Enjoyed every minute of the 100 hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, if you played any Dragon Quest game before you know what's coming from this game. This one is very long thou, beware.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I originally purchased this version because the base game suffered from constant crashes that were never patched. I expected a more stable, refined experience, but instead, this feels like a significant regression. Not only are the graphics a noticeable downgrade from the original, but key features like the quest navigation bar have been completely removed. It should have been made optional, not deleted entirely. While the modding community is already working on fixes, it shouldn't be the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought the day one edition on PS4 and adored this game for about 140 hours, but I've always been salty about not having 2D mode. After a somewhat slow start, it becomes very difficult to dislike this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played my first Dragon Quest game back in 2006 when I was still a kid. Dragon Quest VIII. I was hooked instantly. Since then I’ve played most of the mainline entries and a handful of spin-offs like Builders and Monsters. Dragon Quest XI S is my favorite in the series. I played it at launch, replayed the S version on Switch, and now I’m going through it again on Steam Deck and each time I’ve nearly 100% completed it. Despite some dated elements like the “puff-puff” jokes or Jade’s bunny…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seven years on, this game still bears so much to offer. If this would be your intro to the series like it was for me, however, I urge you not to go into it expecting complexity in its systems, innovative combat, deep, thought-provoking narrative and theme, etc. In short, it didn't try to re-invent the wheel. Do expect an incredibly refined experience that preserves and then elevates all the trappings of the series that practically invented the genre as we know it: The humor, charming NPCs and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of my favorite games. I've played it all the way through 5 times now and have purchased it on switch, playstation and now PC. Just a great entry in the franchise.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I never played any of the dragon quest games before but i decided to try this one and it is honestly way better than i thought it would be it was cute and challenging.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best turn based RPGs I've ever played. Loved the story, the characters, the world, and it got me hooked on the series.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7/10 - A good game held back by outdated game mechanics Pros: - solid graphics that will age well since it relies on Akira Toriyama's anime art style instead of trying to achieve realism - Likeable (if a bit 2-dimensional) characters - Cool attack animations - Amazing music - Some dark and emotionally plot beats in Act 2 Cons - Combat mechanics are a a bit basic when compared newer JRPGs - Gambling mini-games suck! RNG is awful - Grinding/farming for materials to craft stronger…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is more than just a game to me — it feels like coming home. This game reminds me why I fell in love with JRPGs in the first place. The music, the art style, the turn-based combat, the quiet moments between big adventures — all of it carries a warmth that shaped my childhood. It feels like the kind of story I grew up with, the kind that teaches you about friendship, courage, loss, and hope without ever shouting it at you. The characters feel like old…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is everything that fix what I hate about turn base RPG where everything in the first half has everything to keep motivating you to keep progressing through the story until you reach the end half and you grind endlessly to the point you ask yourself "who are we fighting again?", but this game is the first where I actually enjoy the second half of an RPG for the first time! 9.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished, and this is definitely a great Dragon Quest game. It is extremely long in game play with plenty to do. Has a wonderful cast of characters each with their own unique abilities and story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's done. After playing on and off for more than two years, I reached the true ending of Dragon Quest® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition. This game truly feels like the end of an era for the series, and gave a much needed closure to my experience.
unlabelledView post →First of all, I finished the game and beat the big bad who wants to destroy the universe. Which took a lot longer than expected. I did not defeat all of the super-duper-ultra bosses that this version of the game throws at you after the main game. Because then you have to max out all your characters' stats - way too tedious and time consuming for me. Don't get me wrong, the game is enjoyable for what it is and you can and will have fun with it. What I didn't enjoy were the constant revisiting…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute masterpiece with beautiful connection to all other games in the series which can serve as a great entry point or great reward for having played all others. Has the charm of other dragon quests while adding modern features and production values that make it the best in the series. Definitely worth your time if you have any interest in JRPGs. Probably won't sway skeptics of the genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a cozy long form jrpg, from what I've played it's easily worth the $20 I paid. I love the Toriyama stylized character and monster designs. Some of the enemies are so cute you almost feel bad about defeating them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love (J)RPGs, but I'm not a hardcore DQ fan. A long time ago I played DQ9 and while I don't remember much about that game, I remember liking it enough to beat the whole main story, so I tried out the DQ11 Demo, had a pretty good time then decided to buy the game. It was a bit of a mistake. The weird thing about this game is that it doesn't really do anything particularly poorly, but the more I play the less I enjoy it. The story is basic, the characters are boring and there's no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**Story Spoilers** This was my first introduction to the Dragon Quest series. My first and biggest takeaway from this game was that I couldn't believe I had waited so long to dive into the series, and I'm now eagerly awaiting DQ12! I'm not sure how to organize my thoughts so this might be a little all over the place. I want to start with the combat - I think the combat in the game is fantastic. Through all 3 acts you feel yourself getting stronger with each upgrade and new node in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although an ill thought out third act threatens to take the wind out of its sails, Dragon Quest XI is mostly a fun time. An easy game, though one that comes with difficulty modifiers you can activate on a new game, its pun-filled charm, healthy doses of humor, and bright, colorful world carry the game. This, combined with its fairly frequently discounted status (in 2026) makes the game perfect for those looking to engage with Enix's premier JRPG series for the first time. Fairly rote and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For an ultra-traditional JRPG with nothing particularly new or exciting going for it, this game holds up extremely well for what it does. The formula of these games is sharpened to their current peak with this one. Thanks to nearly forty years of polishing and perfecting the formula, it's hard to find anything that isn't well done. While the game isn't particularly exciting, it's still extremely enjoyable all the way up until you realize you forgot to do all of Tickington, and then have to do…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good game, direction can be a bit confusing at times but most of the game is straightforward. Love DQ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is massive. I know DQ games has a lot of content but i didn't expect it to be this massive especially its not an open world game. If you're that type of gamer that values hours of content and love traditional turn based JRPG. this is for you. This is my 2nd Dragon Quest after the memorable DQ8. I was expecting great things from this but i have a mixed feeling about this. - WARNING: Contains some spoliers - I played this game after i finished Disco Elysium because i want a story…
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