Author Topic: Dragon Quest Builders - Welcome to MineQuest (Read 8755 times)

ShyGuy · « **on:** February 10, 2018, 03:14:35 PM »

This game is life. This game is love. This game is a story driven Minecraft!

This is hitting my groove like nothing else since Mario Odyssey. I built a treasure room and a salad on a table and blue portal!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2018, 04:02:31 PM »

I just downloaded the demo

ShyGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2018, 06:44:17 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on February 10, 2018, 04:02:31 PM

I just downloaded the demo

The demo is pretty good. You should get at least two hours of playtime if you're into it.

Stratos · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2018, 08:38:45 PM »

I was getting super excited for this game, but then I discovered there is no multiplayer. Maybe we will get a sequel with multiplayer and shared worlds?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2018, 01:28:30 AM »

Good News, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has up to 4 person multiplayer.

Stratos · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2018, 06:40:56 PM »

Nice! Local and online I hope?

I tried the demo today and it really seems like a blast. Some of the mechanics felt odd, but I was getting used to them after an hour or so. May pick this up in spite of being a solo game. Hopefully 2 comes out soon.

Lemonade · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:58:37 PM »

I bought the game and I have been liking it very much, But I kind of get the feeling the game will be longer than I really want it to be. I have put a decent amount of time into it and Im still only in chapter 1.

Also, Splatrick is the best character.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2018, 04:12:06 PM »

Just completed Chapter 2, I really liked how the mission and purpose of your base was very different from the first Chapter. I've read people complaining about the fresh start after each chapter, but I think it works.

Evan_B · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2018, 06:47:52 PM »

That's how all DQ games are, though. A bunch of isolated vignettes strung together with some vague, overarching narrative.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2018, 07:17:40 PM »

I think there is a hint of a theme going on with each chapter so far.

Chapter 1: Europe
Chapter 2: Japan
Chapter 3: Australia

Evan_B · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2018, 07:59:27 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 19, 2018, 07:17:40 PM

I think there is a hint of a theme going on with each chapter so far.

Chapter 1: Europe
Chapter 2: Japan
Chapter 3: Australia

There's a lot that I could say about this, but if you have inexperience with the series, it's best if I didn't.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2018, 11:18:56 PM »

Quote from: Evan_B on February 19, 2018, 07:59:27 PM

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 19, 2018, 07:17:40 PM
I think there is a hint of a theme going on with each chapter so far.

Chapter 1: Europe
Chapter 2: Japan
Chapter 3: Australia
There's a lot that I could say about this, but if you have inexperience with the series, it's best if I didn't.

Only other DQ game I've played is a few hours of VIII. Now I'm curious. I will ask you about it when I beat the game.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2018, 11:13:41 PM »

I have 55 hours in and I think I'm only about 2/3rds done with the story. Don't play video games kids, it wastes your life!

Lemonade · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2018, 07:12:08 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 19, 2018, 07:17:40 PM

Chapter 3: Australia

Australia doesnt have volcanoes, so the lava doesnt make sense for that

Evan_B · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2018, 07:55:22 PM »

To be fair, many Japanese people consider Australia to be a hell-pit of suffering and horror.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2018, 09:09:23 PM »

After 85 hours, I am done! It was a lot of fun. Chapter 4 starts out strong but ends a little weak I think. I'm hoping things are polished in the sequel.

Pros:
Lots of Satisfaction building
Even with limited mobility, it feels good to move around (probably due to 60fps docked)
Charming art and writing for the characters

Cons:
Combat is not great, limited range and the hit damage and detection on enemies can be frustrating
Quests are not recorded anywhere and you can trip over yourself if you get too far ahead of the storyline
I didn't mind starting over for each chapter, but losing your previous recipes was annoying

Oedo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2018, 03:58:43 PM »

Nice! I've been interested in getting this on Switch, but I really can't justify it right now when it's twice as much as the PS4 version. With Nintendo publishing it in North America, I doubt it'll get a significant price drop, but I'm sure retailers will put it on sale at some point.

I'm a bit surprised at just how positive the reception for this game has been overall. I expected it to be received well based on what I read of the PS4 and Vita versions, but it seems like pretty much every person who has picked this up on Switch really likes it. The sequel isn't far off either!

Lemonade · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2018, 07:35:49 PM »

I finished it at a bit over 50 hours. I liked the game, but I really do think it was too long. They could have cut chapter 2 and 3 and left 1 and 4, which are the best two chapters.

Im not sure if I want to get the sequel currently being developed. I will have to wait for reviews.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2018, 11:04:13 PM »

I would rank the chapters 1,2,4,3

I really got into the building aspect, but if you were more focused on the story and adventure I could see where it got too long.

Lemonade · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:00:25 PM »

I liked the building side of things, but I really only did the minimum required. I never maxed out the base level either.

Evan_B · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:02:55 PM »

So DQ Builders is based on the world map of the original game, which had each "vignette" in its story based off of a different region/continent/world culture. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Joekun · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2018, 12:59:50 AM »

I spent about 55 hours with this game and loved it. I do have a few nitpicks though.

-As mentioned before combat could use some polish.
-The hunger system provides a small challenge early in maybe one chapter and then becomes more of an annoyance than anything.
-Camera also needs polish, especially when dealing with walls and roofs.

In the previews for the sequel I see they still have the hunger aspect, which is my biggest gripe, but I’ll still buy it. This was my best purchase since Zelda (or maybe Splatoon 2).

ShyGuy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2018, 01:18:57 AM »

This game is second only to Breath of the Wild as far as hours put in on Switch.

The hunger system is kind of a desperate struggle in chapter 3 and a bit in chapter 4. The food buff are a nice touch and are fairly powerful, so it's not terrible IMO.

The camera needs to change to first person in buildings or they need a better system for fading out the structure in front of you.

Stratos · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2018, 08:00:26 PM »

Agree on the camera/interior bit. I built my first house with a full roof and it was a pain to use after that. I could force the camera inside for a close view, but it was still not an ideal. Ended up taking off the roof of the house. Wondering how taller structures will work in the game and hoping the sequel does a better job. I may just pass on this one and wait for the sequel. Depends on how my Summer purchase lineup goes or if I find a good sale.

nickmitch · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2018, 05:26:19 PM »

I downloaded the demo yesterday. Played it a bunch. Ended up buying the full game.

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Author Topic: Dragon Quest Builders - Welcome to MineQuest (Read 8755 times)