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Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
2026 · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Role-playing game · Turn-based RPG
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined successfully modernizes one of the series’ most notoriously lengthy adventures without losing its warmth, humor, or storybook charm. Reviewers consistently praise the diorama-like visuals, excellent localization, vocation system, difficulty customization, faster combat, reduced random encounters, and quality-of-life improvements such as maps and objective markers. However, the episodic island structure remains uneven and slow, with recurring backtracking and some underdeveloped or overly long scenarios. The remake also cuts or streamlines content that longtime fans may miss. Overall, it is a polished, welcoming, and highly charming JRPG, though still best suited to players comfortable with a deliberately old-fashioned pace.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-23
Pros
- Beautiful diorama-style visuals and atmospheric presentation
- Strong quality-of-life improvements and reduced tedium
- Charming writing, localization, and episodic worldbuilding
- Flexible vocation system and customizable difficulty
Cons
- Story structure remains lengthy and uneven
- Backtracking and slow sections persist
- Combat is relatively simple and old-fashioned
- Some content and storylines were cut or streamlined
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100