![]() I will say that the voice acting is a little slow, leading to me typically reading the entire dialogue box before a character finished speaking. I loved that the characters all sounded different depending on where in the world you are (a feature I wish more RPGs would consider) and thought some of the speech patterns different locales and races had was a nice touch. Potentially racist stereotyping aside, there are very few voices in this game that come across as bad. Okay, I guess there are a few weaknesses in this area. For example, there’s a Scottish sorcerer (who’s actually a party member), mermaids who only sing in high-pitched rhyme, and a desert civilization who, well, actually sound like bad Middle Eastern stereotypes. ![]() The voices primarily consist of strong English accents, but some of the far flung areas of the map have different accents and speech patterns depending on the location. The voice acting in this game has been a hot topic of discussion, but I haven’t personally noticed anything too egregious. They all have their own reasons for joining with the hero on his quest and for behaving the way they do, making all of them stand out as unique individuals with their own personalities, goals, strengths, and flaws. From the cool thief Erik, the magical sisters Veronica and Serena, and the flamboyant and boisterous circus performer Sylvando, the friends you make in this game are all varied and interesting. While there’s definitely some criticism to raise towards your main character being a silent protagonist, the rest of your party is wonderful. One of the first things that stands out in this game is the wonderful cast of companions you encounter. With the kingdom hunting you down and the rise of the true reincarnated evil just around the corner, it’s up to you to go on a quest to clear your name and save the world. Unfortunately, you’re mistaken as the Darkspawn, the reincarnation of the evil being who ravaged the world many generations ago. You play as the reincarnation of the Luminary, a legendary figure who once stood against the greatest force of evil and vanquished it, bringing light back to the world. Although some might find its story cliched, I found it to be a great blueprint to build everything else around. Anything that can bring that feeling of childlike joy is special, which is why I love this game so much.ĭragon Quest XI is my first real foray into the franchise – I don’t really count the few opening hours of Dragon Quest VIII that I played years ago – and I’m absolutely in love with everything it does. It reawakened that sense of awe and wonder I felt while playing through the likes of The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon and Final Fantasy when I was between 7-10 years old. I’m 26 years old, but playing through Dragon Quest made me feel like a child again. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but I can’t remember the last time a video game made me the feel the way this one has. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is among the best games that I’ve ever played.
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