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RPGFanDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition | RPGFan
Published 4/26/2021
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Stadia / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / XONE / Switch - 9/27/2019
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
The Definitive Edition includes all the content from the original release of the acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, and adds extra character-specific scenarios, the choice of playing with the original soundtrack or a grand orchestral version of the music, the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphic modes, a Japanese voice-acting option, and much more.
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- Square Enix Business Division 6
- Publisher
- Nintendo, Square Enix
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91
35 scored reviews
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35
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 91 across 35 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10028 reviews · 80%
80–896 reviews · 17%
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Justin Prinsloo
Cubed3Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 1/20/2021
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80
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Read originalJudgemental Waifu
GameGrinDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Review
Published 1/8/2021
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90
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
Published 12/6/2020
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100
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Read originalKai Powell
WccftechDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition (PS4) Review – Return of The Luminary
Published 12/6/2020
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88
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Read originalRobert Dolen
Game RantDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Review
Published 12/3/2020
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90
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 12/3/2020
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90
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Read originalAlexander Cope
Windows CentralDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Xbox review – Old school JRPG fun for a new generation | Windows Central
Published 12/1/2020
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4) - One of the Best JRPGs Ever Made Just Got Even Better
Published 12/1/2020
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Read originalCullen Black
RPG SiteDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition - PlayStation 4 Review | RPG Site
Published 12/1/2020
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