"Restore the world, one island at a time, in this stunning diorama adventure."
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DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined - Featured on Steam
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is currently featured on the Steam store!
About
Embark on a grand adventure in this turn-based JRPG that reimagines a classic PlayStation title for the modern era. As a young fisherman's son from the isolated island of Estard, you will uncover the shocking truth that the world was once vast and populated before being sealed away by darkness. Through a unique time-hopping structure, players collect mysterious stone tablets to travel to the past, solving local crises to restore lost lands to the present.
Story
The narrative unfolds as a sprawling anthology of interconnected vignettes, ranging from heartbreaking tragedies to triumphant victories. Joined by childhood friends Kiefer and Maribel, you explore the Shrine of Mysteries, discovering that your peaceful island is merely a fragment of a lost world. Each restored island tells a distinct story—from legendary warriors facing doom to towns transformed into animals—preserving the nuance of the original script while streamlining the pacing for a gripping emotional experience.
Gameplay
Experience a deep, strategic turn-based combat system enhanced by modern quality-of-life features like auto-battles and adjustable speeds. The core loop revolves around the robust Vocation System, allowing characters to master various job classes, while the new 'Moonlighting' mechanic lets you equip two vocations simultaneously to level them without sacrificing power. Exploration is equally rewarding, with a treasure-filled overworld where sufficiently strong parties can defeat weak enemies instantly without entering battle screens.
Key Features
- 1Diorama Visual Style
- 2Time-Travel Mechanics
- 3Dual-Vocation 'Moonlighting' System
- 4Orchestrated Soundtrack
- 5Streamlined Pacing
- 6Monster Heart Equipment
- 7Instant Overworld Combat
- 8Customizable Difficulty
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Compelling, emotionally nuanced vignettes
- +Massive build variety via Vocations and Perks
- +Beautiful storybook diorama presentation
- +Respects player time with speed toggles and auto-battle
- +Preserves the spirit of the classic while fixing the 'bloat'
Cons
- -Depth-of-field effects can cause asset pop-in
- -Opening act remains slow despite improvements
- -Takes time to fully unlock the Vocation system
Game Ratings
A rich anthology of interconnected, emotional tales.
Stunning diorama style with doll-like characters.
Deep Vocation system with dual-classing options.
Fully orchestrated score enhances the atmosphere.
Greatly improved, though the start is still deliberate.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of turn-based combat and job systems.
Players who enjoy episodic, emotional storytelling.
Fans of charming aesthetics and low-stress exploration.
Similar To
Visual Style & Series
Dragon Quest XI S
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Time Travel Mechanics
Chrono Trigger
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Job System
Bravely Default II
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đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The 'Moonlighting' system allows characters to level two jobs at once, a feature unique to this reimagining.
If your party is strong enough, you can defeat weak enemies on the overworld instantly, bypassing the combat screen entirely.
The game transforms the original's controversial length into a streamlined experience without cutting the narrative soul.
Features character designs by the legendary Akira Toriyama, blended into a unique diorama art style.
Includes a 'Let Loose' perk system where specific vocations build up to a powerful super state in battle.
Latest Updates & Events
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined - Featured on Steam
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A winner in almost every way... compelling plot, lovable characters, and stellar presentation.”— GameBolt
“The spirit of the original story remains intact while the pacing has been streamlined for modern audiences.”— RPGFan
Game Ratings
A rich anthology of interconnected, emotional tales.
Stunning diorama style with doll-like characters.
Deep Vocation system with dual-classing options.
Fully orchestrated score enhances the atmosphere.
Greatly improved, though the start is still deliberate.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of turn-based combat and job systems.
Players who enjoy episodic, emotional storytelling.
Fans of charming aesthetics and low-stress exploration.
Similar To
đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The 'Moonlighting' system allows characters to level two jobs at once, a feature unique to this reimagining.
If your party is strong enough, you can defeat weak enemies on the overworld instantly, bypassing the combat screen entirely.
The game transforms the original's controversial length into a streamlined experience without cutting the narrative soul.
Features character designs by the legendary Akira Toriyama, blended into a unique diorama art style.
Includes a 'Let Loose' perk system where specific vocations build up to a powerful super state in battle.
Latest Updates & Events
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined - Featured on Steam
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is currently featured on the Steam store!
Quality of Life Improvements
- •Three difficulty presets: Easy Going, Happy Medium, Tough Going
- •Toggles for exp gain, gold acquisition, and monster strength
- •Generous fast-travel and treasure markers on maps
- •Party Chat feature to remind players of current objectives
Game Details
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Adventure, JRPG
- Atmosphere
- whimsical/epic/nostalgic