Unknown?
Member
Is this a joke post? Xbox doesn't get these kind of games...
I think they said that in the trailer that you could share creations.
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Dragon Quest: Builders Review Thread
- Thread starter Jimmyfenix
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shouamabane
Member
Is this a joke post? I don't see how you could think the other post was a joke.
DriftingSpirit
Member
What was the last DQ game on Xbox?
Megalosaro
Banned
Blue Dragon.
TheSpoiler
Member
Portbegging is an all too real thing.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
I had to pry myself from the demo because it was too fun and i would be disappointed once it ends.
Definitely gonna get the full game one of these days
Definitely gonna get the full game one of these days
Jimmyfenix
Member
Updated the OP with more reviews
Sangetsu-II
Member
Played the demo just now, really good game.
I wouldn't expect to many big names to review this.
Omnistalgic
Member
We just got our copy. Seems some sites got it earlier than others.
I do find it strange when people want these kind of games yet refuse to buy a ps4 for some reason.
Or a vita.
Definitely reviewing better than i expected. Can see myself sinking a lot of time in to this if i get around to it.
YianGaruga
Banned
I can only compare the demos but there seems to be something wrong with the framerate of the localized PS4 version.
I noticed people in the demo thread mentioning stutter and after playing it just now I saw it myself. It's microstutter where a frame is skipped every now and then. Not everyone will see it but it's there and has nothing to do with my system.
I looked around a bit more and saw someone mentioning that that's not the case in the JP version, which is perfectly smooth, even the demo. So I tried that, and they were right, no stutter. Absoluely smooth. I was trying to make a comparison video, but it sadly doesn't come across very well in recorded 30FPS footage.
But if you're sensitive to framerates, try it yourself. Walk around a bit one the overworld, turn the camera, it's there in the english build but not in the JP one.
I really need to know if that's the case in the retail version, because it's extremely distracting and shouldn't be there.
I noticed people in the demo thread mentioning stutter and after playing it just now I saw it myself. It's microstutter where a frame is skipped every now and then. Not everyone will see it but it's there and has nothing to do with my system.
I looked around a bit more and saw someone mentioning that that's not the case in the JP version, which is perfectly smooth, even the demo. So I tried that, and they were right, no stutter. Absoluely smooth. I was trying to make a comparison video, but it sadly doesn't come across very well in recorded 30FPS footage.
But if you're sensitive to framerates, try it yourself. Walk around a bit one the overworld, turn the camera, it's there in the english build but not in the JP one.
I really need to know if that's the case in the retail version, because it's extremely distracting and shouldn't be there.
Lightning Lord
Banned
It's just like the sluggish menus in the localized versions of DQVII. I wonder what's going on here that would allow this to happen.
Hopefully this isn't an issue with the retail version.
In Free Build mode you’re put on an island without any monsters to attack your camp.
You're free to build whatever you want and can share with the community online.
YianGaruga
Banned
Also they kinda ruined the controls imo. I understand switching X/O is kind of necessary, but jump was X and attack was square in the JP version, which feels much more natural than circle and triangle. Opening the menu with X also feels very strange.
Nice!
Grim Patron
Member
Yea I noticed this as well in the English demo and couldn't remember it in the JP demo.
YianGaruga
Banned
Aside from lower quality assets and lower framerate both versions seem identical. PS4 looks quite a bit better, but Vita seems prefectly fine if you prefer portability.
Just try both demos and see if it bothers you.
Are you getting the full game for yourself or to review maybe? I need someone who can notice the stutter to tell me if it's still there in retail. This is honestly a dealbreaker for me at the moment
Grim Patron
Member
I'm buying it day one (locally) and will probably review but if not I'll tell you when I get my copy. My local store will have stock for me on 13th. I'm also getting vita physical but that'll reach in November fwiw.
YianGaruga
Banned
awesome thank you. Might just go with Vita myself if the problem persists on PS4, didn't notice anything wrong with that one
Saint of Killers
Member
EoroGamer preview piqued my interest when they called it a structured (like a traditional gamey game) Minecraft. That is totally up my street because, left to my own devices, I am not a very creative person and so Minecraft doesn't appeal to me.
pixellated_man
Member
At 84 on Metacritic right now. Usually the average meta score goes down not up. Square must be so pleased with the reception. I hope at least a few more people are made aware of the game now and the excellent reviews sway a few more fence sitters to buy the game. Reviews may not matter all that much for more mainstream games but for these type of games, a really good critical reception should make a real difference.
I know i went from maybe purchase it when its under £20 to must buy as soon as possible. I know theres a demo available which could have informed me more, but I don't have access to my ps4 at the moment.
I know i went from maybe purchase it when its under £20 to must buy as soon as possible. I know theres a demo available which could have informed me more, but I don't have access to my ps4 at the moment.
Grim Patron
Member
Well I just asked a friend who has the retail build and he said the stutter is present in the final build and he noticed it immediately. I linked him to your post and gamefaqs thread about it. meh. Doubt SE will even patch this. It took them ages to patch FFX HD on PS4 for the audio loop thing.
We are, but digital only.So there's no Vita version outside Japan right? I was certain we were getting both versions.
clem84
Gold Member
UserNameStolen
Member
It's nice to see this reviewing well. I really enjoyed what I have played so far. This should keep me busy until WoFF comes out.
There's an English Asia physical release. Play-asia, VGP and a few others probably have pre-orders up. Got mine on PA, but it doesn't ship till Nov 4th.
Played a bit of the demo with my wife and it feels like minecraft meets MySims with a dragon quest skin.
My wife put ~100 hours into 2 dragon quest 9 playthroughs when it came out, which was crazy since she doesn't game much and it was her first RPG. She also put probably ~50 hours into MySims for the Wii.
My wife put ~100 hours into 2 dragon quest 9 playthroughs when it came out, which was crazy since she doesn't game much and it was her first RPG. She also put probably ~50 hours into MySims for the Wii.
Thanks I was just informed about that on another forum.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
A game for kids has the same score as Gears? Smh.
YianGaruga
Banned
Pretty sad
Doesn't look like any reviews mention it so most people probably won't care. Bummer
EDIT
Just found this on Reddit. I definitely won't buy this day one now. pre order cancelled
I kinda wish Digital Foundry would look at this so there's proof
DriftingSpirit
Member
It just ain't right, I tell ya.
Jawbreaker
Member
Draw distance is also a big difference between the two.
I really do hope they sort out the frame pacing (I think?) issue that isn't present in the Japanese retail release. Perhaps they'll patch it?
Pretty sad
Doesn't look like any reviews mention it so most people probably won't care. Bummer
EDIT
Just found this on Reddit. I definitely won't buy this day one now. pre order cancelled
I kinda wish Digital Foundry would look at this so there's proof
That post has now been delete. You sure that it wasn't the importing of the JPN save that screwed it up.
YianGaruga
Banned
It's not deleted as far as I can tell
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/55309y/just_a_warning_to_those_wanting_to_purchase/
Could be that importing screwed something, but the framerate stutter is there even on a new save. They screwed something up with the localized build.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
This info about the frame rates means I'm not buying day 1. Even if it's overblown and exaggerated, I want more retail level impressions. Game is a lot of fun, but shitty lag fests are absolutely inexcusable in this day and age.