Toon Borremans
Gaming BoulevardReview: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Published 2/2/2026
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 2/5/2026
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
A modern remake of a turn-based JRPG, streamlining Dragon Quest VII's island-hopping structure with revised battles, updated story pacing, and handcrafted visual style.
- Developer
- HexaDrive, Square Enix Creative Studio 5
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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84
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Critic avg
84
69 scored reviews
Total coverage
70
1 unscored review
Score range
50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 69 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band. 1 unscored review adds coverage context without moving the critic average.
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69 included scored reviews
90–10028 reviews · 41%
80–8927 reviews · 39%
70–7913 reviews · 19%
Below 701 review · 1%
Showing 51-60 of 70 matching critic reviews. 70 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 7.
David Flynn
GamingTrendDragon Quest VII Reimagined review
Published 2/2/2026
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalLyle Pendle
Loot Level ChillDragon Quest VII Reimagined review
Published 2/2/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoseph Repko
Lords Of GamingDragon Quest 7: Reimagined Review - A Whimsical Journey Through the Past
Published 2/2/2026
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95
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralDragon Quest 7 Reimagined review – remaking a treasured JRPG classic
Published 2/2/2026
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Mangiaracina
MonsterVineDragon Quest VII Reimagined Review - Fragments of the Not So Forgotten Past
Published 2/2/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalHarry Kalogirou
Press StartDragon Quest VII Reimagined Review – A Timeless Remaking
Published 2/2/2026
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAustin King
Screen RantDragon Quest VII Reimagined Review
Published 2/2/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeigh Lamb
SmashPadREVIEW - Despite divisive changes on a divisive classic, "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined" is a fascinating modern take
Published 2/2/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Gosper
StevivorDragon Quest 7 Reimagined Review: Old game, new tricks
Published 2/2/2026
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95
+11 vs critic avg
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