The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who want a classic turn-based fantasy RPG with a solo adventure and anime-styled characters: Each battle is a chosen sequence of turns, so fights are planning problems rather than reflex tests. Tradeoff: The traditional pacing asks for patience with story beats and roaming encounters between the battles that matter.
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role-playing (rpg)
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
open world
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Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
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