Underplayed Gems

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki wo Motomete (2017)

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki wo Motomete cover
Developer
Square Enix Business Division 6
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Main story
about 50 hours
Completionist
about 70 hours
Where to get it
Website

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Embark on a grand Dragon Quest adventure switchable between 3D and classic 2D pixel modes in this ambitious RPG.

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About

The 3ds version of Dragon Quest 11. This version has a 3D and 2D game mode that can be switched at locations in-game. Streetpass was also integrated into the game with a dungeon tied to it, The 3D mode is similar to the PS4 version with the player traveling through 3D environments with monsters roaming around. They can attack, or be attacked, by the player to initiate battles. The 2D mode uses pixelated sprites with a top-down view of the map. Battles are started through random encounters and use text to detail the results of battle under enemy sprites on the top screen with character stats shown on the bottom screen.

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