Robert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4)
Published 9/13/2018
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PS4 / PC - 9/4/2018
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon 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. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
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- Square Enix Business Division 6
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
88
46 scored reviews
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46
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 88 across 46 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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46 included scored reviews
90–10027 reviews · 59%
80–8915 reviews · 33%
70–792 reviews · 4%
Below 702 reviews · 4%
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Chris Schilling
PC GamerDragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age review
Published 9/11/2018
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68
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Moore
Easy AlliesDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Easy Allies Review
Published 9/8/2018
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralDragon Quest XI review – pretty old-fashioned
Published 9/6/2018
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70
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobin Burks
Screen RantDragon Quest XI Review: A Magical And Near-Perfect RPG
Published 9/4/2018
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90
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Read originalOllie Barder
ForbesForbes Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review
Published 9/1/2018
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalCarl Batchelor
Niche GamerDragon Quest 11 Review - The King (Slime) Returns to Retake the Throne - Niche Gamer
Published 9/1/2018
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJared Petty
IGNDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review
Published 8/30/2018
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88
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Read originalBrittany Vincent
Digital TrendsDigital Trends Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review
Published 8/29/2018
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerDragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age review - a staunchly traditional return for the stately RPG series
Published 8/28/2018
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75
-13 vs critic avg
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