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The reimagined Dragon Quest VII launches with upgraded combat, accessibility, and custom difficulty options, preserving its classic story for modern and new RPG players.
- On Feb. 5, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launches on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, modernizing the PS1 classic while preserving its charm.
- Square Enix condensed the original 100+ hour, 26‑year‑old Dragon Quest VII into a leaner format by cutting areas and accelerating upgrade mechanics.
- Moonlighting lets players equip two jobs at once, while combat adds auto‑battle, Let Loose effects, battle speed options, and overworld enemy encounters with instant victories.
- Reviewers found the remake more accessible to newcomers, scoring Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 7/10 and noting a 35 hours completion time for a leaner experience.
- The reimagining could reignite interest in the Dragon Quest franchise by reintroducing it to new audiences with fully 3D visuals preserving Akira Toriyama's style via a 3D diorama aesthetic, unlike recent HD‑2D remakes.
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is your excuse to finally become a Dragon Quest fan
I’ve always felt protective — perhaps defensive — of the Dragon Quest games, even as someone who withers at the thought of spending dozens of hours to see a role-playing game’s story to completion. Dragon Quest’s cheery atmosphere, nameless heroes, and black-and-white villains resonate with me much more than Square Enix’s other big role-playing game brand.
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