From the North American perspective, the road to Dragon Quest XI has been far too long. I remember going to New York City and picking up my copy of Dragon Quest IX for the Nintendo DS in 2009. A King Slime decal was applied to the steps inside the Nintendo store, and a big ol’ plush was also on display. It was the most…
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Everything about the monsters
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Gorgeous visuals
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Genuine surprises in the storytelling
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Lots of little mechanics that get in the way
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Skill system feels burdensome
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A bit too much open (empty) space
