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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a rpg, open world survival craft and adventure game
developed by Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.
and published by Square Enix.
Released on December 10th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 7,233 reviews of which 6,679 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1300X or above | Intel® Core™ i3-3225 or above
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7750 (2GB) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640 (2GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network: Broadband Internet Connection Expected Framerate: 30 FPS @ 1280x720 / Graphics preset: “Low”.
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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 3!!! TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY! Now that is out of the way, I don't like to review things very often but I think it is finally time I drop one on this game. Easy one of my favorite games and I find myself coming back to it from time to time to add onto one of my islands. I enjoyed the story and have played it many times even stealing a save slot from my daughters game LoL. Now the save slots is a real sticky issue if you enjoy playing through and doing a ton of building. Even with the explorer shores it is not enough. The game gives you a good amount of options when it comes to blocks and you can even shape them into slopes and half blocks. You can customize your character and there is some neat items and hairstyles you can use this is a very small part of the game and I find myself wishing there where more clothing/accessory options. The building is where this game shines, if you want to build castles and temples or a country get away you will have no problem finding something to fit your taste. I have rebuilt all the story islands keeping with their themes and even gone as far as adding to those islands outside of the town. There is a multiplayer option of the game, however your friends will not being helping much on your journey. They can help you build on your home island. They will be limited to the items you have unlocked and the materials you have on hand but at the end of the game you have alot of options and some materials you will have plenty of. I did come across a problem with chests as there is a limit on the number you can have on each island and this limit applies to all storage containers, the game seems to treat them all the same. Another complaint people have had is the room limit, this does not stop you from building more stuff but once you hit that limit the game will no longer register a space as a room, so your villagers will not use it. I find myself designing spaces and hiding a vent somewhere so the game does not count it as a room and I can save that for something else. There is also a room size limit that I wish was a little bigger. For example I built a ballroom on my castle that was a bit big and there was an area for the orchestra but because of the size it was not counted as a room so no one ever entered it and played any instruments. A raised platform with door mats across the front solved this problem and made the stage a room. These are really minor things and really gives room for Dragon Quest Builders 3 to grow and shine. But even if it never comes this game will hold a special place in my heart. Download the demo and give it a spin already!
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Seriously, my favorite game. So much to do and build. I have played the whole game 6 times and still always something new. Endless possibilities!
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We'll probably never get a sequel or proper spiritual successor, so please know that the closest game to Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Necesse if that's something you're looking for. 9.5/10
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This game was played from start to finish on a Steam Deck. ---- I played Dragon Quest Builders (1) on the Nintendo Switch in the past and I sank way too many hours into that game. I was kinda burned out after playing the first part though, so I never got around to finish the 2nd part on the Switch. Fast forward to now, I attempted to finish this game once more and it was so much fun this time! With a few exceptions, which I will get to in a bit. I'll try to keep this review mostly spoiler-free. Gameplay The gameplay itself hasn't improved that much in comparison to the first part, if I recall correctly. They added a lot of new tools and a few new mechanics though. (For people unaware of part 1: You can build, destroy, fight, craft items, talk to (and recruit) people, use monsters (ride them, or use them to destroy or change things) and even breed pets. (Last one is limited to cats and dogs, I think) I don't know why but I tend to mix up the buttons all the time, even after playing 20+ hours. They never stuck with me. I think because subconsciously I still had the Switch layout engraved in my brain. :'D That doesn't make it bad though. It's just a 'me' problem. There were a few 'difficulties' I've noticed with the gameplay though. (I wouldn't fully cross out another 'me' problem though xD) My main issue was with the normal Confirm/Interact button. (A) - People running into me, and instead of triggering the Item, I talked to them. ("Why did you have to go there???") - Depending on how my character was standing, the window didn't pop up to interact with the item. This could be annoying after building up a small tower to 'check' items up high (on the shores) and then accidentally falling down because I had to adjust myself so many times until that stupid '(A) - Check' interaction appeared. The positioning itself was also an issue when I tried to mount my monsters . I often only had the talk option, but not the riding option . Especially when I was standing on a cliff. I think the space was too narrow to perform the action? Something that annoyed the hell out of me was the monologues to/in Malroths Mind. You weren't able to skip them if you read the text. It was time boxed. And I had to wait, and wait, and wait, even though I read it like 3 times already. So annoying. Story The story itself was entertaining. Nothing too difficult, but it still kept me going. There was an overarching story, but it was split in several parts. (Or islands) You usually always come back to your base island and can build to your hearts content. I was kinda torn with the main characters though. On the one hand, I LOVED Malroth. He is so funny. And kept saving me from the monsters when I was busy building. Absolutely the best boy ever!! And I fully devote myself to build the best kingdom for him there ever was!! I would even offer my last shirt for him!! So if anyone dares to hurt him, they will have to suffer my wrath! On the other hand... someone please hand me a knife so that I can get rid of Lulu. The audacity of this girl... I just can't. She didn't really contribute to anything at all. The only thing she did was force me to build stuff, trying to steal my Island for her 'Lulutopia' (whenever I read this word now, I get anger issues) and "oh I know the best locations for stuff we can build". No girl, I want to decide the best location. Don't tell me where to build MY stuff on MY island! /RageEnd Visuals/Audio I think they upped their game, compared to the first version. There are lot more tiles, blocks and decorations than before if I recall correctly. A lot of variation. You can dye certain blocks, have several crafting stations. Some items are only available at a specific crafting station for example. The graphics itself were quite cute. And of course, they have a very specific design as the characters were designed by Akira Toriyama. (RIP...) I had some flashbacks to my childhood when I was still watching Dragon Ball. The soundtrack wasn't a masterpiece, but it wasn't annoying either. There were a lot of repetitions, but it was fine. I think if you play more than 150+ hours it can be a bit tedious. Performance As mentioned before, I played this on Steam Deck. It was running fine most of the time. Sometimes I noticed a bit of a tiny lag, but it wasn't severe. There is kind of a memory leak issue in this game though, when you just put it to sleep and then resume. Rinse and repeat. This game requires a restart sometimes! (Not every time it was put to sleep though.) The effects were: - missing text lines in chat boxes (mostly the last line was just cut off) - missing text for the interaction boxes that appear (they were just empty) - missing text on the Isle of Awakening for the island tablet goals that are shown on the lower right of the screen when progress has been made. Summary I liked it. Once again, I sank a lot of hours into this game. This is definitely recommended if you enjoy building, smashing up things (and monsters) and like a lightweight story. If you are not sure if you like it, check out the Jumbo Demo!! It's great to get a good feeling if you may like it or not. The demo is really huge and covers the first full island!
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I highly recommend Dragon Quest Builders 2 (DQB2). It's an incredibly fun, relaxing, and joyful game. “I’ll just build one more house and then sleep—oh, how is it morning already?” Some people might compare it to Minecraft since they’re both block-building games, but in my opinion, the experiences are quite different. DQB2 is more suited for players who enjoy RPGs—with combat, items, and a simple yet touching storyline. The block-building aspect is just part of the game (and more of the focus after finishing the main story). Even if you only build the most basic rooms and focus on the story, you can still enjoy 70-80 hours of gameplay in the first playthrough, plus an endless post-game. In fact, if you spend time solving puzzles in the world, building more structures, and taking in the scenery, it’s easy to sink hundreds of hours into the game. In this way, it feels a lot like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—you get to enjoy the freedom and the joy of exploration. DQB2 is better suited for those who like building but aren’t great at turning chopped-up blocks into other objects. This might sound confusing, so let me explain briefly. In Minecraft, you can break fences into small pieces and combine them with some halved blocks to make a couch—or something that looks like a couch. This gives rise to endless possibilities. In DQB2, well, you can kind of do that, but you don’t need to—the game already lets you craft different types of couches. Your creativity is more about how you arrange the couch, rather than having to build one from scratch. While this may seem like less freedom, for someone like me, who doesn’t have a wildly creative mind, it’s actually very convenient. What makes DQB2 stand out are the NPCs. They don’t just wander around town aimlessly or randomly occupy a room and attack you when you intrude. The NPCs in DQB2 have their own daily routines. They wake up, go to the dining hall for breakfast, use the restroom, then go to work (farming or other tasks), have lunch, ... take a bath, enjoy some nightlife, and then go to bed. They cook various meals and drinks and enjoy them too. They use the rooms and furniture you build and are constantly impressed with your work. Watching them is such a joy—it brings a sense of life similar to what you get in Animal Crossing. DQB2 also includes farming and raising livestock. You can create your own farm, fertilize crops, and harvest them. The crops can be used to make delicious dishes. You can raise cows, sheep, chickens, dogs, and cats, harvesting milk, eggs, and even... meat. You can also grow flowers for decoration or medicine. In a way, you can experience a 3D version of Stardew Valley here. DQB2 retains the RPG elements that the series is known for—a decent storyline, enjoyable adventures, and reliable companions (or husband/wife if you prefer) . It’s a complete and heartwarming Dragon Quest game. So, even if you’re just looking for a traditional JRPG, DQB2 will still satisfy you. The post-game comes with three previously paid DLCs, three randomly generated islands with unlimited resources, and a massive, empty island with different weather systems for you to build your kingdom. Not to mention the rogue-like randomly generated islands—if you want, the creation possibilities in this game are endless. I’ve played this game for over 500 hours on the Nintendo Switch. But considering the performance limitations of the Switch later on, I bought it again on Steam. I’ve had a flawless, smooth experience playing the game on the Steam Deck, and I highly recommend it. You don’t have to hesitate—the demo version of this game is the most generous and fun I’ve ever seen, and you’ll likely be hooked into buying the full game. Just like the captain asks at the start of the game, “Do you really think building is that fun?” Yes, for me, it’s just like the response in the game—"Come on, how could you build everything with a smile and not feel happy?”
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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 49.99€ on Steam.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 received 6,679 positive votes out of a total of 7,233 achieving a rating of 8.94.
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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 was developed by Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD. and published by Square Enix.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is not playable on MacOS.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is not playable on Linux.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 does not currently offer any DLC.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 supports Remote Play on Tablet. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
230
Developer
Square Enix,
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher
Square Enix
Release
10 Dec 2019
Platforms
Remote Play