Unfortunately, the demo ends right as you make the portal to explore more of the first area. There are some very cool areas you explore immediately afterward.
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Dragon Quest Builders (switch) demo impressions
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For what it's worth, Minecraft does have an end with a final boss and stuff.
(Unless they took that out or something. Version 1.0 had a very clear ending)
Played about an hour in handheld mode and didnt notice anything particularly worrying about the performance, which was what I was looking for.
I'm in! Gonna quit the demo now because I assume I can't bring over my save file anyways...
I'm in! Gonna quit the demo now because I assume I can't bring over my save file anyways...
Played about an hour last night (only put a few into the PS4 version), and forgot how darn charming this game is. Performance doesn't bother me, but hopefully they can stabilize it a bit before launch. It also looks a little too small at times in handheld mode (I felt the same way about SteamWorld Dig 2), probably since all the original assets were designed with a TV in mind.
I think I might just fire this back up on PS4 again to see if it clicks.
I think I might just fire this back up on PS4 again to see if it clicks.
Tried out the demo and it was fun. DIdn't blow me away but it was fun. Stopped though since I didn't want to sink anymore time in it if I have to just restart when the retail version comes out.
For $49.99 I'll bite. I wish Amazon would correct the price if it's really not supposed to be $60.
For $49.99 I'll bite. I wish Amazon would correct the price if it's really not supposed to be $60.
What exactly do you do in the demo? This is coming from someone who hasn't played the franchise. I'm assuming it's not the traditional jrpg and more user created content like super Mario maker,?
You start your first town and do several quests. I don't remember exactly how long it takes as it's been a while, but it's basically like the first couple of hours of the actual game. It's a decently meaty demo that should give you a pretty decent idea as to whether the game if for you or not. Unfortunately, should you play it completely and decide to buy you will have to do it all over again in the full game unless they actually got smart with the Switch demo.
The main reason that springs to mind is that the sequel isn't done. Based on how little they showed, I'm not really expecting the Japanese version to come until the end of this year.
Because they are still making it and they want to make some money now.
Right there with you. I kinda bra wish Minecraft had an RPG mode. Never played builders and passed it on ps4 might be time to pick it up in switch if it's somethibg me and my daughter can rpg together or her alone and feel like we're completing things!
Does it have any replay ability or linear quests? What happens when your ur done?
I've spent like 6 hours with this demo
I beat it hours ago, and decided to just mess around and build my town. So now I have a kingdom of dirt with 3 residents lol
I beat it hours ago, and decided to just mess around and build my town. So now I have a kingdom of dirt with 3 residents lol
DQB features story scenarios that won't be repeated in the sequel, so there's no reason not to release this one just because a future one is coming.
Why did the localization introduce framepacing to the PS4 version?
Why did the localization introduce framepacing to the PS4 version?
WTF I was excited for this, but just realized it's $60. Tired of the Switch Tax :(
I can be patient, Square.
I can be patient, Square.
Something tells me this will sell better on Switch, so price should be pretty stable for the foreseeable future. But who knows.
I've nearly finished the full Switch game if anyone wants any further impressions. You probably know everything you need to know from the demo though.
Same reason to buy Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 6. They're both proper RPGs with their own structure and story.
Demo was enjoyable but I'm not sure the gameplay loop will hold me for dozens of hours, will put on my wishlist and maybe buy when I have dowtime in games I really want.
It's strange that it's so expensive in the US. You can pre-order the game for less than 40 euros in Europe.
It's strange that it's so expensive in the US. You can pre-order the game for less than 40 euros in Europe.
Quite enjoyed this. One of my complaints with vanilla Minecraft was that there was no real reason to have buildings dedicated to tasks, and this game has that. Was a bit bummed when the demo ended!
My main concern is the seemingly limited building area, I don't know if it expands with level? Not a huge fan of building vertically unless it's for purposes of adapting to the terrain.
My main concern is the seemingly limited building area, I don't know if it expands with level? Not a huge fan of building vertically unless it's for purposes of adapting to the terrain.
Guys, the game is $50 at GameStop, Target, and Best Buy. Pretty sure the Amazon price is a mistake.
Wish this was $40 but I'll still bite.
Wish this was $40 but I'll still bite.
You can have it for 37€ plus 5€ as a gift card in Europe. Currently the game is more expansive than Bayonetta on Amazon US so I wouldn't worry too much.
The demo is very well done and convinced me to buy the game.
The demo is very well done and convinced me to buy the game.
I had this game on PS4 when it came out and stopped playing in the second chapter, not because of loss of interest but because it became obvious it would eventually come to Switch so I have been waiting. The demo rekindled my love/addiction to it and now I cannot wait for the full release.
I stopped playing it on the PS4 at the start of the second chapter, because it was then that it became obvious to me what the game is about, and what it's not. If you expect something more than MMO-style collect x of material y quests, or creativity in your town creations being rewarded, you might be disappointed. The game is about efficiently building the blueprints, then resetting your entire progress and start at 0 in the next region. It wants you to finish chapters in the shortest possible time, and you lose all ressources between chapters anyway. This isn't a MC-like roam and create game, the main objective is actually just gathering the materials
I never tried it but I thought there was a free play mode that allowed you to build a larger kingdom and explore it endlessly? That was my impression.
I had to stop the demo after less than 10min because I already fell hopelessly in love with this game. Omg I need this. When is it coming to the Switch? Should I wait or get it on PS4?
For me this game is better than minecraft only because its primary camera is from a third person perspective
And I love the handholding of the campaign.
Also this demo doesn't show you that much what you can do, when you go to the portal into another island the game changes a lot for the best
it does
And I love the handholding of the campaign.
Also this demo doesn't show you that much what you can do, when you go to the portal into another island the game changes a lot for the best
it does
there is, but it's pointless. An empty sandbox with nothing to do in
to better explain what I meant earlier, Builders is like a game in which you objective is to collect the required "lego blocks" in the shortest possible amount of time, to construct buildings only according to the instructions (blueprints), in the very limited town space. You are actively discouraged from making your own designs or customizing anything, because 1) it doesn't provide any advantage 2) the towns regularly get obliterated 3) at the beginning of the next chapter, you start from scratch. To complete the package, there's a very basic combat system, rudimentary quests and quite frankly ugly, barren and completely uninteresting game worlds
dont get me wrong, lots of people enjoy the game for what it is, but in my opinion, they fundamentally misunderstood what the Minecraft genre is all about
I think the fact that DBQ2 is in development shows that SE agrees with you.
Just finished the demo and I really digged the mechanics. Don't know if I will buy the game though since I have a huge backlog and it probably will be full price anyway.
Played through half the game on PS4, fired this demo up and was pleased with the results. Definitely noticeably less good looking but I still thought it looked and ran in a way where it wouldn't hamper my enjoyment any. Might double dip to play through what I had missed, though the whole "basically start over between chapters" thing kind of put me off on the idea.
FYI, you can get it for £32 at the base.com in the UK. That's cheap enough for me to consider a day one purchase, although it being sandwiched I'm between MH World and Bayonetta isn't ideal.
There is still a progression system in free play, you work your way up from scratch. You're encouraged to build your town in the way you want, because it's essentially your home base as you go out and get more stats and materials.
Don't get me wrong, I think there's a lot to improve upon, but it's no less pointless than Minecraft, let's be real here.
Higher frame rate. Game is 720p with an unlocked frame rate. In docked mode it does a better job of staying close to 60fps. At least in this demo area.
But for £40 you get this on the Nintendo UK store:
Also just noticed the Nintendo UK Store is selling Lost Sphear too.
Weird, Prime discount still only brings the game down to $47.99. I'm guessing it'll update within the next few days.