Author Topic: Dragon Quest XI S Demo/Full Game Thread (Read 2669 times)

Rman · « **on:** August 24, 2019, 09:18:51 AM »

Didn't see a thread for this. The demo is out on the Switch and it's rather meaty. We can use this thread for the real game once it comes out.

I beat the PS4 version and had tons of fun. This version is adding tons of stuff:

2D Mode (not available in the demo sadly)
Fully Orchestrated OST
New Character Quests
3DS exclusive post-game quests.
New Draconian modifiers
Japanese VA (This is really well done)
New QoL improvements (faster battle option, alchemy pot anywhere)

And many others.

Quick impressions:

The Ultrafast battle option is great. Handheld mode is a bit blurry if you got used the PS4/PC version, but it's fine for me. YMMV. Docked is rather impressive. The orchestral music is a game-changer. I played this on PS4, so I was stuck with the garbage midi.

The demo is also rather long. Pretty nuts.

I'm definitely getting this again.

Anyone pick up the demo?

Tasty · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2019, 09:21:19 AM »

My Switch is installing the demo now. (Side note, I love you can install games and demos from the eShop website -- Nintendo not being completely behind on a QoL online feature is nice..)

bork · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:43:07 AM »

We've been talking about it in the Switch thread- it's an amazing port-- am really impressed with how it looks and runs, although the music volume seems too loud and kind of drowns out the sound effects. Turning it down didn't seem to help that much.

Really glad I waited for this version.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:52:27 AM »

Ultrafast version?

They realized DQ is supposed to be fast and the original DQ11 speed was completely unacceptable?

Video sample?

Alchemy can be done anywhere now? Wow. Actual DQ iteration. DQ11 may be playable this time.

bork · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:54:31 AM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on August 24, 2019, 10:52:27 AM

Ultrafast version?

They realized DQ is supposed to be fast and the original DQ11 speed was completely unacceptable?

Video sample?

Alchemy can be done anywhere now? Wow. Actual DQ iteration. DQ11 may be playable this time.

5:46

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:59:45 AM »

Looks playable.

DQ11 ps4 is the first DQ i have not beaten.

I will be playing the Switch version instead. Being able to use Alchemy any time is a great thing.

DQVIII ps2 -> alchemy pot has a timer
DQIX -> can use alchemy pot any time without timer
DQVIII 3ds -> can use alchemy pot any time without timer
DQXI ps4 -> alcchemy only available at save points

What crack were they smoking? Thankfully they unfucked themselves.

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2019, 11:04:21 AM »

Did they speed up the long ass intro and make the hand holding from Erik skippable?

bork · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2019, 11:17:13 AM »

Dunno but you can run pretty fast with ZR if that wasn't in the original version.

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2019, 11:21:34 AM »

Run pretty fast?

Rman · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2019, 12:53:46 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on August 24, 2019, 11:21:34 AM

Run pretty fast?

Dashing.

Cutscenes are skippable. Erik’s quest is still there. Saves carry over which is nice if you hated that. Just play the demo and start up the full game and you’d be past it.

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2019, 12:55:30 PM »

Thanks. Don't have a switch yet or else I'd try it.

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2019, 04:01:38 PM »

I haven't finished the PS4 version. The main thing that appeals to me here is the music changes, bur Jesus is the game already long.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2019, 09:55:38 PM »

I like this so far, interested in 2D version

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2019, 06:01:59 AM »

I already put 5 hours in the demo, impressive stuff.

Playing on ultra fast combat speed

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2019, 06:03:19 AM »

Btw i never player a DQ game, def getting this.

Rman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2019, 12:16:49 PM »

I removed the Draconian modifiers. They are just plain unfun lol. I play DQ to relax. Not that I hate hard games. I'm a huge Souls fan. But it's just tedious here.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2019, 01:03:40 PM »

It's tedious because almost all RPG hard modes are dog shit. Only Souls in my experience has done a good hard mode.

The only good Draconian quest is lower exp. I tend to play DQ games "underleveled" compared to how most people are. Sometimes, just for laughs, during a DQ run, I'll go to gfaqs and check a guide and see what their level suggestions are for where I am in the game. Often, they're 10-15 levels ahead of me.

Scrubs.

Anyways RPG Hard modes are dog shit. Why? Horrible balancing. All they ever do is just give enemies entire tubs of HP. It's so fucking boring.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2019, 03:06:44 PM »

I played with lower xp and one other one I forgot. But the other ones were all dumb self-inflicted try hard dick punch shit.

Chooky · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2019, 04:51:01 PM »

I haven't finished the game because I was dumb and did Strong Enemies. I was like 60 hours in and at a point that took other people like 20 hours. just hours and hours of grind grind grind

Himu · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2019, 04:54:05 PM »

I did stronger enemies and it was the most tedious shit. Turned that off.

Quote from: Chooky on August 25, 2019, 04:51:01 PM

I haven't finished the game because I was dumb and did Strong Enemies. I was like 60 hours in and at a point that took other people like 20 hours. just hours and hours of grind grind grind

Turn it off at a priest.

Fifstar · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2019, 05:25:57 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on August 25, 2019, 04:54:05 PM

I did stronger enemies and it was the most tedious shit. Turned that off.

Quote from: Chooky on August 25, 2019, 04:51:01 PM
I haven't finished the game because I was dumb and did Strong Enemies. I was like 60 hours in and at a point that took other people like 20 hours. just hours and hours of grind grind grind

Turn it off at a priest.

Stronger enemies is dumb? Everybody on rere recommended it. Thought it wasn't too bad in the demo, although some enemies like the archers seemed too powerful.

Anyway, I was a bit afraid that this game wouldn't live up to 8 (top 3 all time game for me) but the demo seemed fantastic. Undocked it's serviceable, docked really great. Love the music and the big scope in the city.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2019, 05:34:21 PM »

Stronger Enemies is shit.

Just wait till you get further in.

I don't think it's approaching 8 but that's just my opinion and apparently others disagree. Glad you like it.

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2019, 06:47:33 PM »

Yes most RPG hard modes are just padded numbers. Just look at Tales of series. Wowee higher numbers against your favor

Kingdom Hearts does hard modes right imo. Critical Mode is the tits

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2019, 06:55:19 PM »

Haven't done KH hard modes. Sounds tempting.

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2019, 07:24:10 PM »

You can find information here

https://kingdomhearts.fandom.com/wiki/Difficulty_Level

Chooky · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2019, 12:48:29 AM »

hard mode in kh is satisfying af. the optional bosses will melt your face.

Akala · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2019, 09:58:48 PM »

this looks better on switch than I figured it would.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2019, 03:43:18 PM »

I've got about 3 hours into the demo and I like what the game's doing, it has an old-school feel but with some modern updates to keep it from feeling dated. I don't really have any point of comparison to the rest of the DQ series since the last one I put any significant time into was the original NES release way back in the very early 90s. Probably gonna go ahead and buy the full version next month.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** September 02, 2019, 01:18:41 PM »

Played the demo. Ultra fast is nice but I still have the same problems with the game.

I have to accept that it's the first Dragon Quest I don't like. It undoes everything I love about Dragon Quest.

I still want to see it to the end though. Mostly because of brand loyalty. I think I'll buy it and support the game - and in the end, the franchise - and just push through despite whatever negativity I have towards it.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2019, 02:18:33 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on September 02, 2019, 01:18:41 PM

Played the demo. Ultra fast is nice but I still have the same problems with the game.

I have to accept that it's the first Dragon Quest I don't like. It undoes everything I love about Dragon Quest.

I still want to see it to the end though. Mostly because of brand loyalty. I think I'll buy it and support the game - and in the end, the franchise - and just push through despite whatever negativity I have towards it.

im only in like gondolia but what does this do that makes it so bad? I love DQVIII

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2019, 02:40:19 PM »

Quote from: MMaRsu on September 02, 2019, 02:18:33 PM

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on September 02, 2019, 01:18:41 PM
Played the demo. Ultra fast is nice but I still have the same problems with the game.

I have to accept that it's the first Dragon Quest I don't like. It undoes everything I love about Dragon Quest.

I still want to see it to the end though. Mostly because of brand loyalty. I think I'll buy it and support the game - and in the end, the franchise - and just push through despite whatever negativity I have towards it.

im only in like gondolia but what does this do that makes it so bad? I love DQVIII

If you haven’t noticed by then I’ll keep quiet. Don’t want to clog the thread with my negativity. Glad you’re enjoying it.

bork · « **Reply #31 on:** September 03, 2019, 08:18:13 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2019, 09:36:54 AM »

It’s odd they went with no battle animations in 2d mode considering IV-VI DS have them.

Rufus · « **Reply #33 on:** September 03, 2019, 11:09:58 AM »

Cost-cutting measure for sure. Would have been cool if they had gone all the way.

bluemax · « **Reply #34 on:** September 03, 2019, 11:22:20 PM »

Not ready to drop another 110+ hours into this game, but glad it turned out well on Switch!

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Author Topic: Dragon Quest XI S Demo/Full Game Thread (Read 2669 times)