DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Critic reviews

• Polygon

  Philip Kollar · Oct 05, 2016

  8.0

  In the end, not many people are going to play Dragon Quest 7 for a combat system that is serviceable but not terribly engaging. The pull of this game, the thing that kept me going even as the in-game counter ticked on and on, is found in its exploration, its simply drawn but satisfying characters and its short, tightly knit adventures.

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• GameSpew

  Tristan Jurkovich · Sep 29, 2016

  8.0

  Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is a great remake and a terrific portable RPG. The main issue is its slow, uneven pace in terms of story along with the absent-minded direction with certain gameplay elements, but if you’re able to look past that, then Dragon Quest VII has a lot to offer.

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• RPG Site

  Adam Vitale · Sep 28, 2016

  8.0

  Dragon Quest VII is a leisurely adventure full of memorable vignettes and and locations. While it is very much a classic turn-based RPG, the style and tone of the game's narrative is something not often seen within the genre, even 16 years after its original release. Despite a handful of problems, DQ7 is well worth a playthrough if you can set aside the time for it.

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• Hardcore Gamer

  Chris Shive · Sep 27, 2016

  9.0

  Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past takes a fragment of gaming’s forgotten past and breathes new life into it. Some of the more hardcore Dragon Quest fans may find the reduction in job grinding time and streamlining the intro a negative change that dumbs down the game, but I would argue that it also makes the title more accessible and more fun.

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• COGconnected

  Michael Chow · Sep 22, 2016

  8.1

  In conclusion, Dragon Quest VII brings back a classic Japanese RPG styled game for modern day players for good or for bad. RPG veterans will likely love this game, whereas some of the more contemporary RPG players might find the game to move slowly. The game can last players over 100 hours, and although the story might seem relatively slow compared to other games, the pacing and story are actually very well done. Overall, Dragon Quest VII is a great role-playing game that fans of the genre will undoubtedly enjoy.

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• ZTGD

  Drew Leachman · Sep 22, 2016

  8.0

  Dragon Quest VII is still an enjoyable RPG. It has the old school feel that made it a classic, but some of what was left in feels a bit too old for a modern take. The pacing is the biggest issue here, and I would say players wanting to understand the game going in need to realize it takes a good 12-15 hours before this game even begins to start, but if you can hold out until it actually begins, you looking at a decently structured, thought out, and fun JRPG.

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