Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

1. RalfJonez

   Sep 23, 2016

   10

   Classic. Sure, things have changed: music has been arranged a bit, graphics look lot better to boot even with 3D, controls are way smoother toClassic. Sure, things have changed: music has been arranged a bit, graphics look lot better to boot even with 3D, controls are way smoother to control and ability to fight enemies are a lot more liberal. But NOTHING can change the fact that it has been, and always will be, one of the most challenging, everlasting, mind blowing, and still will give you the best RPG experience for a long time!… Expand

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2. Alexiothealexio

   Sep 17, 2016

   10

   If you're looking for a fully fleshed out swords and magic style traditional RPG with an interesting story-line and non gimmicky controls,If you're looking for a fully fleshed out swords and magic style traditional RPG with an interesting story-line and non gimmicky controls, look no further. This game is awesome! I honestly have no complaints, this game is everything I wanted it to be.… Expand

   • 2 of 3 users found this helpful
4. TemplarGR

   Sep 16, 2016

   10

   This is a remake of Dragon Quest VII on the PS1, one of the best in the series. For those unfamiliar with the series, Dragon Quest is one ofThis is a remake of Dragon Quest VII on the PS1, one of the best in the series. For those unfamiliar with the series, Dragon Quest is one of the "big two" JRPG series, alongside Final Fantasy, but never had much success outside of Japan. The original DQVII was released very late on the PS1 life, and had bad outdated graphics and trashy controls. This made people avoid the title in favour of other rpgs, and in general DQVII was ignored by most. And that is a pity.
   
   Fast forward to 2016, and we can play the remake in the West, at last. And it is totally worth it: Great graphics, both in terms of engine and in terms of art style, great music, control improvements, gameplay improvements. The way it was meant to be played.
   
   If you have played a DQ game before, you know what to expect: Great story, charming characters, a lighthearted mood, tons of playtime and some grinding. The battles are the typical archaic JRPG battles, but for some reason they feel fresh and fast paced on this remake, so they won't bother you that much.
   
   I understand that the lower ratings come from people who don't like those archaic elements, and believe me, i hate those too, but for some reason i am always making an exception for Dragon Quest games: The typical jrpg battles are part of their appeal.
   
   One of the true gems on the 3DS, and a reason to own the console (at least until they port the game on other platforms).
   
   I am surprised at the relative low metascore. This game deserves more. So i am giving it a 10, and a recommendation if you own a 3DS and like RPGs. Don't miss this.… Expand

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5. MazinroboX2

   Apr 29, 2017

   9

   This is the first time I played this adventure, I didn't play the PlayStation version of it, so I can't compare them in this review. ThatThis is the first time I played this adventure, I didn't play the PlayStation version of it, so I can't compare them in this review. That aside, I have to say this is a great game, a game any JRPG fan should play, it has so classic yet immortal mechanics, it feels like an enhanced classic game, but a good one. The amount of different mini-stories you go through is huge, the game is very long, and it also gives you a lot of freedom with your characters. You can build them so many ways, teaching them many abilities for battle with the vocation mechanics. I really like that some of the mini-stories of each island can have a tragic ending, it's not always the happy ending you expect. The game is a bit too easy at the beginning, and it can get repetitive if you are not a fan of JRPGs, but as I said previously, any fan of this kind of game will love it.… Expand

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6. davila

   Feb 20, 2017

   8

   The lost game in Europe. This DQ is fantastic, it's very classic and the length is huge. It's an outstanding remake. The graphics are veryThe lost game in Europe. This DQ is fantastic, it's very classic and the length is huge. It's an outstanding remake. The graphics are very nice and but we don't have orchestral ost. **** not one of the best games in the saga in my opinion but it's very interesting and the game has all the DQ soul.… Expand

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7. IMR707

   May 1, 2021

   6

   If does have fun adventures and characters. Also the character building is awesome. However the pacing is terrible. For example, you are onlyIf does have fun adventures and characters. Also the character building is awesome. However the pacing is terrible. For example, you are only given option to change class after a long hour into the game. For me, it's after 20 hours of gameplay
   
   Although it is not bad of a game, but it definitely the worst DQ mainline series i have ever played and will not come back to play this again anytime soon.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. chad_pattan

   May 2, 2020

   3

   No, this...this is a very awful game. Awful game. I don't think I have ever played a game nearly this depressing. Not because of the story,No, this...this is a very awful game. Awful game. I don't think I have ever played a game nearly this depressing. Not because of the story, but because it's just a dull, boring, slog of a game.… Expand

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