Dragon Quest XI is coming out for PS4 and 3DS. We have more details on the game now. Before we mentioned names of the character now we get a little more detail. Below are the details. Some of them you heard some are new.
■ About
Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time is the long-awaited latest entry in the Dragon Quest series. It will be released on multiple platforms, PlayStation 4 and 3DS. Whether you play the PlayStation 4 version, which depicts a beautiful world as far as the eye can see, or the 3DS version, with its warm graphics, the story you will experience does not change. Pick it up and play it on the platform of your choice.
PlayStation 4 Version
On PlayStation 4, flowers, every tree, flowing waterfalls, and monsters are vividly expressed in vast and beautiful fields. The lifestyles of people in the towns are also depicted at their highest.
3DS Version
On 3DS, you’ll see “3D Mode” on the top screen and “2D mode” on the bottom screen simultaneously at the start of your adventure. As you progress, you’ll be able to choose the appearance you’d like to continue playing with. By going to a specific place, you’ll be able to switch between 3D and 2D modes.
■ 30 Years of Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest has evolved with history for over 30 years since it was created. While feeling this progress, players will be able to enjoy both the “latest Dragon Quest” and the “nostalgic Dragon Quest” with this latest entry. You’ll surely get a taste of your favorite Dragon Quest.
PlayStation 4
Familiar monsters are fully depicted on PlayStation 4.
3DS
The lively monsters attack the protagonist and Camus in this 3DS screenshot.
Players can also enjoy battles in the 3DS version depicted in classic pixel style.
■ Characters
Protagonist (You)
A young man who lives in the calm village of Ishi. The protagonist, who began a coming-of-age ceremony when he turned 16, learns an astonishing truth. He is the reincarnation of the “hero” that once saved the world, someone who carries the burden of a major mission…
The hero is something. The hero’s mission is something. In order to confirm his fate with his own eyes, the protagonist leaves his homeotown and steps forward to the vast world.
—The protagonist. He watches over the people of the warm Ishi Village, where you grew up soundly. On the day he turns 16, the curtain raises on the story of Dragon Quest XI.
—Emma, a close childhood friend of the protagonist, who was born on the same day as him. When they both turned 16, they did their coming-of-age ceremony together.
—The protagonist has a birthmark on his left hand. In times of crisis, the birthmark glows and a mysterious power awakens.
Camus
“I believe in it—the miracle of the hero.”
A reliable partner. He is a blue-haired thief that the protagonist encounters on his journey. Although there is a rude side to his behavior and speech, he possesses a strong sense of duty and a warm heart. As a partner used to the ways of the world, he supports and guides the novice protagonist.
More to Come
More characters will be revealed in future updates!
■ World: Lotozetasia
Dragon Quest XI is set in the world of Lotozetasia. A sacred tree, “The Great Tree of Life,” is said to be the source of all life that created this vast world. What kind of adventure awaits you in this world?
The Great Tree of Life
A great tree that floats in the center of the world. It is said the hero, who possesses a deep relationship with the Great Tree, can commune with the soul of the Great Tree.
Ishi Village (The Protagonist’s Hometown)
Ishi Village, the place from which the protagonist sets off on his adventure, is a small, quiet village located in the corner of the valley area. Its people, who worship the spirits of the earth, live peacefully in the village. There are few shops and facilities, but it thrives in stock-farming and horses are often seen here. Those who reach the age of 16 must take part in a village tradition to climb “God’s Rock,” a rocky mountain in which the spirits of earth dwell, to offer their prayers.
—The waterfall turns into a stream in Ishi Village. It is a naturally abundant village overflowing with greenery.
—Outside the village, there is a horse eating some grass.
—Just what the heck is this shining tree root?
■ Specs and Staff
Specs
- Game Title: Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time
- Genre: RPG
- Supported Systems: PlayStation 4, 3DS
- Players: 1
- Release Date: 2017
- Price: TBA
- CERO Rating: TBA
Staff
- Game Design & Scenario: Yuji Horii
- Character Design: Akira Toriyama
- Music: Kouichi Sugiyama
- Development: Square Enix / Orca on the PlayStation 4 version, Square Enix / Toylogic on the 3DS version
- Publishing: Square Enix
Article:http://gematsu.com/2016/12/dragon-quest-xi-details-protagonist-camus-world
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