Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Ultimately, what matters in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is the journey. Every character you meet, every party member you recruit, has a tale you want to experience. With reworked combat and vocations, a stellar party, and dozens of memorable locations in need of help, Reimagined is one of the finest games in the series.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a solid remake and a delightful turn-based RPG for fans of the genre. Despite some tedium and long-winded pacing, the individual story vignettes will have you coming back for more.

Remember that sense of adventure you had as a child, eager to explore the world around you? Imagine how much brighter that would burn if your island was the only one in existence. Your father, a renowned sailor, has sailed the seas and found nothing but pilchards as far as the eye can see.

Dragon Quest VII is a game about discovery and learning from the past. It makes sense that the first real 3D remake of a Dragon Quest game is Dragon Quest VII. But what did Square-Enix learn, and was it enough to sell a remake of a game that already has one?

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined rectifies one of the slower entries into the long-running series with a next-gen coat of paint and pacing to match the sensibilities of contemporary JRPG enthusiasts.

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Let's start with the good. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined looks fantastic. From the diorama-like environments to the doll-like designs of its characters, everything gels well. With apologies to the improvements and changes in the HD-2D remakes, this kind of art style is much more my cup of tea. Reimainged feels more like the PS1 version of DQ7, which always had a wistful and sometimes melancholic atmosphere, something missing somewhat with the vibrancy of the 3DS remake.

A beloved RPG franchise returns with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Does the new streamlined package of updated visuals, straightforward storytelling, and snappy combat live up to its storied roots to deliver a complete and heartfelt package?

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a comfy blanket of JRPG nostalgia, and despite having some pacing issues I never wanted it to end.

With both the original PlayStation version and the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII largely inaccessible due to outdated hardware and digital storefront closures, the timing of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined couldn’t be any better. This second remake of the classic Japanese RPG game has been streamlined to be an approachable experience. While its new art direction and mechanics make gameplay more engaging than ever before, the lack of challenge may put off veteran players. Dragon Quest VII Reima...

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined succeeds at streamlining a lengthy adventure at the expense of player discovery and friction, leading to a version that feels like Diet Dragon Quest VII.

Dragon Quest VII is over 25 years old. In fact, it has already been remade once before, for the 3DS. For this second remake, everything has been rebuilt from the ground up with modern sensibilities in mind.