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Dragon Quest Builders (switch) demo impressions
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Heard good things about the game so I was looking forward to trying the demo but I don't think it's for me. It feels like fetch quest after fetch quest with some fiddly building and barebones combat.
Seems like a solid port though!
Seems like a solid port though!
Played a bit more, it's really fun and I like the feel of the game itself more than Minecraft. I hope they update it to 1080p docked and fix the framerate in handheld mode, Minecraft got a similar update.
Never played or been interested in Minecraft before. I downloaded the DQB demo and 3 hours went by without realizing it. From what I understand this game has more direction and objective, which is what I don't like about about Minecraft from the little I know about it. The orchestral classic DQ music is also a huge nostalgic plus for me. Will buy for sure once the game comes out.
Haven't noticed any of those magical frame drops or problems people are complaining about here (docked mode). I think that once people know a game has unlocked framerate, they start seeing frame issues where there are none.
Haven't noticed any of those magical frame drops or problems people are complaining about here (docked mode). I think that once people know a game has unlocked framerate, they start seeing frame issues where there are none.
On the Vita, I was kinda burned out after playing the demo too long. I still bought the game, but dropped it soon after. Especially the fact that you had to start over drom scratch every chapter was a big let down.
Can't wait to try the demo on switch.
I'm not big into Minecraft or DQ, but I loved the PS4 version of this.
I'm not big into Minecraft or DQ, but I loved the PS4 version of this.
I'll try out the demo during the weekend hopefully. I legit did not know the full game was costing 50 Euros. I paid 20 Euros for Minecraft for comparison, I have my doubts that this one is worth 2.5 times that, but I'd gladly have a well-done "creative" game for the Switch.
Not true. There are sometimes frame pacing issues (I only played docked) when wandering around. Didn't bother me though, they're minor imo.
Ha, I'm really surprised by how much fun this game seems to be! I went in like "Meh, Minecraft stuff, I dunno..." but this might keep me coming back for more! I just can't decide if I'd rather wait for DQB2.
It's Minecraft with a story and goals. They are not particularly inspiring goals, nor a particularly interesting story, but it's surprising how large of a difference having some direction (and world building) makes for the overall experience IMO.
I enjoyed it quite a bit on PS4. Will buy 2 for sure, probably will hold off on this port of 1.
I tried the demo and it was fun! For me personally, Minecraft is too open. I miss direction and DQB exactly does that by adding the story and the crafting system. It's more than just a Minecraft clone. It does enough things differently for me to buy it. I'm not sure yet if I'll do that at launch or I'll definitely get it eventually.
Hey I'm guessing you found it in coming soon but just for future reference, if you go to search there is an explicit "search software with demos available" button!
Best Buy has the game for $50 ($40 GCU). I'm in the camp that was wary because of Minecraft, but like having some light objectives.
I'm glad it got ported to the Switch and will breath more life into the franchise.
Dragon Quest Builders is definitely in my top three favorite games I played last year. I like the idea of building ala Minecraft but hate that those kind of games don't have a focused story or objective. Builders definitely balances it well and it's incredibly satisfying to be able to use one's imagination to take down an array of strong enemies or trivialize a boss.
Dragon Quest Builders is definitely in my top three favorite games I played last year. I like the idea of building ala Minecraft but hate that those kind of games don't have a focused story or objective. Builders definitely balances it well and it's incredibly satisfying to be able to use one's imagination to take down an array of strong enemies or trivialize a boss.
This game flew completely over my head the first time around, because I strongly associated it with Minecraft, which is decidedly not my thing.
After playing this demo though, I am completely sold. As it turns out, the inclusion of objectives etc. really helps a lot in making it work for me. Hell, if only the draw distance wasn't so (reportedly) questionable I'd go hunt down a Vita copy right now. Cant't wait, excellent teaser.
After playing this demo though, I am completely sold. As it turns out, the inclusion of objectives etc. really helps a lot in making it work for me. Hell, if only the draw distance wasn't so (reportedly) questionable I'd go hunt down a Vita copy right now. Cant't wait, excellent teaser.
I was the same when playing it on PS4 ha ha. It was super addictive.
Isn't Builders 2 also coming out this year? If so, maybe you guys should wait for that. It looks to be massively improved from the first game.
I am very sensitive to sloppy frame pacing and poor frame rates. It's the reason I'll never finish Bloodborne.
This demo has felt wonderful to me in handheld mode. Can't wait to play more, and can't wait to transfer my save to the full game.
This demo has felt wonderful to me in handheld mode. Can't wait to play more, and can't wait to transfer my save to the full game.
Damn that sucks, must be the price you pay to get it a couple months early.
Edit: I forgot, you guys include taxes into the price, we and the US don't. So it's not that bad is it?
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Oh save can be transferred? In that case i will beat the demo and colllect some mats.
Has that even been announced for Switch at this point?
I had a good time with the demo myself so far. Battling enemies kind of sucks but I do love the focus it gives you to do things, building and creating. I might give the full game a go. Handheld mode for this game is indeed a blessing.
It's good so far but I really hate being stopped about every two seconds to be explained how to craft x thing even though it's absolutely obvious, is it always like that in the game or only for the beggining ?
It was announced by Horii at the beginning of August at the same time as the PS4 version. They later decided they might as well port the first one over.
Kinda wish the demo and game released at the same time. I was ready to purchase almost straight away and am dejected that I have to wait nearly a month for it to come to switch. Probably just going to keep playing the demo indefinitely.
Demo spoiler...
Demo spoiler...
Found the dragon in the demo and even tho I was only armed with an oaken club, decided to take him on. Took me 4 in-game days to defeat him since each hit of my club only did 0-1hp of damage. But he ended up dropping a nice couch for my dirthole town. Pics...
I thought you lived in Japan. (Sorry, maybe I just assumed that since you seem well informed) It's not full price here. You can pick it up off Amazon for about 3800¥.
I absolutely loved the first 10 - 15 hours of the Vita version, but I ultimately stopped playing because the building area never grows and you're expected to constantly wedge new things into a relatively small space. I didn't care for that.
I really like the demo so far. I remember playing the demo on PS4 but somehow got distracted because of other games. However, I see myself playing this quite a lot on the go. Really like the fun atmosphere in this game!
I do. I was just going by the amazon.com price, good to see it's decently priced here.
It's definitely unlocked 60fps. Haven't played the undocked mode yet but I can tell you the docked mode runs at 60 fps, so long as you do not pan the camera to see the entire landscape. At that point, it lowers around 50-55fps, depending on what you are looking at. This is guesstimate of course, based on my experience with the demo.l
On topic, I really had fun with the demo and am trying to determine whether or not it's worth a purchase considering Builders 2 is coming later this year....Hmmmmmm....
Ah, yeah, it doesn't seem like such a hot deal for the US. But here it is fairly decent, the PS4 version when launched at 7800, so I am glad SE cut down the price a bit for the old port.
That's interesting. The advice price is 4800 yen + tax.
Always buy Amazon in Japan, they usually offer 18% off on new titles.
Of course. But what that means is you don't really get to build a Dragon Quest town so much as you build a couple of skyscrapers. I just don't care for that concept.
That's how it worked for the PS4 demo and full version, right?
... right?
while I liked the demo, I cant say it enthused me on buying it. if anything the demo unsold me on the game. the combat is terrible, even for a game with simple combat; the building feels limited, though this could expand in later areas; and the (starting area at least) world so far doesnt feel all that fun to explore. it's very compacted, even for a starting area
Played this for PS4 but didn't get terribly far. I liked it for the most part but it got a little repetitive for me. Probably a game I'd actually enjoy more on the Switch to play on the go when I had some time here and there.