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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a rpg, open world survival craft and adventure game
developed by Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.
and published by Square Enix.
Released on December 10th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 7,127 reviews of which 6,582 were positive and 545 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1300X or above | Intel® Core™ i3-3225 or above
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7750 (2GB) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640 (2GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network: Broadband Internet Connection Expected Framerate: 30 FPS @ 1280x720 / Graphics preset: “Low”.
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We'll probably never get a sequel or proper spiritual successor, so please know that the closest game to Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Necesse if that's something you're looking for. 9.5/10
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This game was played from start to finish on a Steam Deck. ---- I played Dragon Quest Builders (1) on the Nintendo Switch in the past and I sank way too many hours into that game. I was kinda burned out after playing the first part though, so I never got around to finish the 2nd part on the Switch. Fast forward to now, I attempted to finish this game once more and it was so much fun this time! With a few exceptions, which I will get to in a bit. I'll try to keep this review mostly spoiler-free. Gameplay The gameplay itself hasn't improved that much in comparison to the first part, if I recall correctly. They added a lot of new tools and a few new mechanics though. (For people unaware of part 1: You can build, destroy, fight, craft items, talk to (and recruit) people, use monsters (ride them, or use them to destroy or change things) and even breed pets. (Last one is limited to cats and dogs, I think) I don't know why but I tend to mix up the buttons all the time, even after playing 20+ hours. They never stuck with me. I think because subconsciously I still had the Switch layout engraved in my brain. :'D That doesn't make it bad though. It's just a 'me' problem. There were a few 'difficulties' I've noticed with the gameplay though. (I wouldn't fully cross out another 'me' problem though xD) My main issue was with the normal Confirm/Interact button. (A) - People running into me, and instead of triggering the Item, I talked to them. ("Why did you have to go there???") - Depending on how my character was standing, the window didn't pop up to interact with the item. This could be annoying after building up a small tower to 'check' items up high (on the shores) and then accidentally falling down because I had to adjust myself so many times until that stupid '(A) - Check' interaction appeared. The positioning itself was also an issue when I tried to mount my monsters . I often only had the talk option, but not the riding option . Especially when I was standing on a cliff. I think the space was too narrow to perform the action? Something that annoyed the hell out of me was the monologues to/in Malroths Mind. You weren't able to skip them if you read the text. It was time boxed. And I had to wait, and wait, and wait, even though I read it like 3 times already. So annoying. Story The story itself was entertaining. Nothing too difficult, but it still kept me going. There was an overarching story, but it was split in several parts. (Or islands) You usually always come back to your base island and can build to your hearts content. I was kinda torn with the main characters though. On the one hand, I LOVED Malroth. He is so funny. And kept saving me from the monsters when I was busy building. Absolutely the best boy ever!! And I fully devote myself to build the best kingdom for him there ever was!! I would even offer my last shirt for him!! So if anyone dares to hurt him, they will have to suffer my wrath! On the other hand... someone please hand me a knife so that I can get rid of Lulu. The audacity of this girl... I just can't. She didn't really contribute to anything at all. The only thing she did was force me to build stuff, trying to steal my Island for her 'Lulutopia' (whenever I read this word now, I get anger issues) and "oh I know the best locations for stuff we can build". No girl, I want to decide the best location. Don't tell me where to build MY stuff on MY island! /RageEnd Visuals/Audio I think they upped their game, compared to the first version. There are lot more tiles, blocks and decorations than before if I recall correctly. A lot of variation. You can dye certain blocks, have several crafting stations. Some items are only available at a specific crafting station for example. The graphics itself were quite cute. And of course, they have a very specific design as the characters were designed by Akira Toriyama. (RIP...) I had some flashbacks to my childhood when I was still watching Dragon Ball. The soundtrack wasn't a masterpiece, but it wasn't annoying either. There were a lot of repetitions, but it was fine. I think if you play more than 150+ hours it can be a bit tedious. Performance As mentioned before, I played this on Steam Deck. It was running fine most of the time. Sometimes I noticed a bit of a tiny lag, but it wasn't severe. There is kind of a memory leak issue in this game though, when you just put it to sleep and then resume. Rinse and repeat. This game requires a restart sometimes! (Not every time it was put to sleep though.) The effects were: - missing text lines in chat boxes (mostly the last line was just cut off) - missing text for the interaction boxes that appear (they were just empty) - missing text on the Isle of Awakening for the island tablet goals that are shown on the lower right of the screen when progress has been made. Summary I liked it. Once again, I sank a lot of hours into this game. This is definitely recommended if you enjoy building, smashing up things (and monsters) and like a lightweight story. If you are not sure if you like it, check out the Jumbo Demo!! It's great to get a good feeling if you may like it or not. The demo is really huge and covers the first full island!
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Easily one of my top 10 favorite games. They do a great job at incorporating building along with the story. There's exploration with a few hidden secrets to find, and puzzles as little challenges as well. The combat is not advanced at all, and a bit clunky, but it's not something that bothers me. There is a wide variety of building blocks / pieces / furniture / parts to work with to make nearly anything you desire. You can fish, and the mechanics are simple. You can also create fish tanks and release your catches as your new pets, or make them your next meal. There is an abundance of room recipes, and cooking recipes as well. There are also many islands you can explore to catch different fish, get specific materials from, and even tame some new friends in the later game to bring home. This is actually my 2nd play through as I have it on the Switch as well. Sadly I have to say the camera is the most infuriating thing and I'm battling with it every moment on my island while trying to build. It's like the camera is looking obnoxiously hard for a bald spot on the back of my head. The Demo covers the 1st story island out of 3. If you're on the fence get the demo, and wait for it to go on sale.
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I highly recommend Dragon Quest Builders 2 (DQB2). It's an incredibly fun, relaxing, and joyful game. “I’ll just build one more house and then sleep—oh, how is it morning already?” Some people might compare it to Minecraft since they’re both block-building games, but in my opinion, the experiences are quite different. DQB2 is more suited for players who enjoy RPGs—with combat, items, and a simple yet touching storyline. The block-building aspect is just part of the game (and more of the focus after finishing the main story). Even if you only build the most basic rooms and focus on the story, you can still enjoy 70-80 hours of gameplay in the first playthrough, plus an endless post-game. In fact, if you spend time solving puzzles in the world, building more structures, and taking in the scenery, it’s easy to sink hundreds of hours into the game. In this way, it feels a lot like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—you get to enjoy the freedom and the joy of exploration. DQB2 is better suited for those who like building but aren’t great at turning chopped-up blocks into other objects. This might sound confusing, so let me explain briefly. In Minecraft, you can break fences into small pieces and combine them with some halved blocks to make a couch—or something that looks like a couch. This gives rise to endless possibilities. In DQB2, well, you can kind of do that, but you don’t need to—the game already lets you craft different types of couches. Your creativity is more about how you arrange the couch, rather than having to build one from scratch. While this may seem like less freedom, for someone like me, who doesn’t have a wildly creative mind, it’s actually very convenient. What makes DQB2 stand out are the NPCs. They don’t just wander around town aimlessly or randomly occupy a room and attack you when you intrude. The NPCs in DQB2 have their own daily routines. They wake up, go to the dining hall for breakfast, use the restroom, then go to work (farming or other tasks), have lunch, ... take a bath, enjoy some nightlife, and then go to bed. They cook various meals and drinks and enjoy them too. They use the rooms and furniture you build and are constantly impressed with your work. Watching them is such a joy—it brings a sense of life similar to what you get in Animal Crossing. DQB2 also includes farming and raising livestock. You can create your own farm, fertilize crops, and harvest them. The crops can be used to make delicious dishes. You can raise cows, sheep, chickens, dogs, and cats, harvesting milk, eggs, and even... meat. You can also grow flowers for decoration or medicine. In a way, you can experience a 3D version of Stardew Valley here. DQB2 retains the RPG elements that the series is known for—a decent storyline, enjoyable adventures, and reliable companions (or husband/wife if you prefer) . It’s a complete and heartwarming Dragon Quest game. So, even if you’re just looking for a traditional JRPG, DQB2 will still satisfy you. The post-game comes with three previously paid DLCs, three randomly generated islands with unlimited resources, and a massive, empty island with different weather systems for you to build your kingdom. Not to mention the rogue-like randomly generated islands—if you want, the creation possibilities in this game are endless. I’ve played this game for over 500 hours on the Nintendo Switch. But considering the performance limitations of the Switch later on, I bought it again on Steam. I’ve had a flawless, smooth experience playing the game on the Steam Deck, and I highly recommend it. You don’t have to hesitate—the demo version of this game is the most generous and fun I’ve ever seen, and you’ll likely be hooked into buying the full game. Just like the captain asks at the start of the game, “Do you really think building is that fun?” Yes, for me, it’s just like the response in the game—"Come on, how could you build everything with a smile and not feel happy?”
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I initially made the mistake of expecting this to just be a DQ flavored Minecraft, despite seeing pre-release promotional material that indicated it was otherwise. This led to me being very frustrated with not having more opportunities to creatively play with unlocked crafting recipes and other mechanics. Taken on it's own merits as primarily an RPG built around Minecraft style building mechanics, it's incredibly fun.
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442
Developer
Square Enix,
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher
Square Enix
Release
10 Dec 2019
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