Dragon Quest Treasures
- July 14, 2023
- Square Enix
Get on Steam"Dragon Quest Treasures" is a treasure hunting RPG set in the mystical land of Draconia, where players controlling Erik and Mia seek adventure and riches, befriend monsters, and explore a vast world. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes bonus items such as extra healing and attack items, as well as additional monsters to assist in the journey. This game encourages players to embrace their free-spirited curiosity and discover the thrill of exploration and discovery.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and colorful graphics that capture the essence of the Dragon Quest series.
- Addictive gameplay loop focused on treasure hunting and monster collecting, appealing to fans of the franchise.
- Casual and simple RPG mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of depth in combat mechanics can lead to boredom over time.
- Limited variety in monster designs and abilities, with many being simple palette swaps.
- The story is simplistic and lacks engagement, making it feel more like a collection of fetch quests than a cohesive narrative.
- story190 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of "Dragon Quest Treasures" is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for treasure hunting rather than a compelling narrative. While it offers nostalgic references to previous Dragon Quest games and features charming characters, many players find the main quest short and unengaging, with side quests often reduced to mere dialogue menus. Overall, the game appeals more to die-hard fans of the series who appreciate its whimsical tone and treasure-collecting mechanics rather than those seeking a rich, immersive storyline.
“The story, characters, and gameplay are charming and very easy to follow.”
“The story is pretty simple, but the plot builds as you progress.”
“Story is interesting and gives insight into some of the things referenced in Dragon Quest XI, but isn't necessary to play to know what's going on.”
“The main quest is a bit short and half-baked, but the emphasis is clearly on the side content and building your gang through treasure hunting, which can be pretty addictive.”
“There isn't much of a story, which is a huge let-down especially after playing DQB2, which has a massive storyline to play through.”
“Ending you need to find 50 iconic treasures as the 'story.' Sorry, but the story was weak, and now you want me to do some RNG-based tasks to get the last piece of this two-page long story for this game?”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and casual RPG loop focused on exploring floating islands to find treasures and recruit monsters from the Dragon Quest universe, which many fans find enjoyable. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with some players noting that while the mechanics are charming and easy to follow, they can become tedious over time. Overall, the game offers a cozy experience with fun collecting mechanics, but it may not hold the attention of those seeking more complex gameplay.
“The gameplay loop revolves around setting out from your hideout to explore various floating islands to find treasures based on items and characters from previous Dragon Quest games.”
“A fairly simple action JRPG with a fun and addictive gameplay loop.”
“Amazing game, the story is fine, gameplay is fun, and the art style is super cute.”
“The gameplay loop is incredibly repetitive.”
“The gameplay is just so confusing and boring, mixed with the fact that there is barely anything to do on the islands.”
“I understand the gameplay purpose of this timer; it just doesn't make the game any more fun having it in place.”
- music34 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and iconic Dragon Quest tracks, featuring the distinctive Sugiyama style that fans have come to love. Reviewers appreciate the great selection of both classic and newer compositions, enhancing the overall charm and enjoyment of the gameplay. While some express a desire for more innovation in the presentation of the music, it remains a highlight for many players, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is great as always and the story isn't bad either.”
“To preface, I'm a huge Dragon Quest series enjoyer, and this game has all the pros and cons the games usually do: it's charming, it's mechanically easy, the art is stylistically great, and the soundtrack is nostalgic.”
“The cherry on top of this fun game, the music.”
“I don't understand why the music is presented this way so often in Dragon Quest games.”
“Not because of the music, not because of the story, but because of the gameplay.”
“But since I still love anything Dragon Quest, I most likely will still play this game just to finish it for the story and music.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a colorful, cartoony 3D style that resonates well with fans of the Dragon Quest series, though they are not as advanced as those in previous titles like DQXI. While some players appreciate the charming aesthetic and smooth performance, particularly on PC, others criticize the visuals for lacking variety and appearing low-budget. Overall, the game's art style is polarizing, appealing to those who enjoy its whimsical design while leaving some players wanting more in terms of graphical fidelity.
“Great graphics, incredible music, fun gameplay, and characters you may already know from other Dragon Quest games.”
“The familiar Dragon Quest aesthetic is executed perfectly and it's like distilled and bottled pure happiness.”
“Loved this game on the Switch, but having the graphics options and being able to have a high frame rate makes this game so much better.”
“The visuals lack variety and look low budget.”
“The difference between PC and Switch versions in visuals and performance is night and day.”
“So yes, this is a Switch port, but don't take this the wrong way; they did minimal work for it to be a decent port with uncapped FPS and graphical settings as well as full mouse and keyboard support.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to recruiting monsters and gathering materials. While the endless enemy spawns provide ample opportunities for grinding, they can also lead to frustrating moments, such as being ambushed after clearing an area. Overall, while some enjoy the grind for its potential rewards and the engaging characters, many feel that the material collection could be streamlined to enhance the experience.
“Getting rainbow rarity for medals is really hard, and getting it for monsters means it'll take you hours of grinding to find the materials you need to recruit them.”
“Removing the material grinding aspect would be ideal since it's already grindy just to get monsters to the recruit station.”
“I spent around 5 hours at the very start of the game grinding up a 'good' team.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny elements, particularly through well-written characters and the amusing dynamics of treasure hunting gangs that seem ineffectual. While players initially find the comedic aspects enjoyable, the repetitive nature of the gameplay can lead to diminishing returns on the humor over time. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be entertaining, especially for those who appreciate a grindy game with a humorous twist.
“Collecting treasures and seeing your funny gold numbers go up is super fun.”
“If you want a grindy game to run around, listen to some good music, and meet some funny and well-written characters, you could do worse.”
“Treasure will respawn in the same places over and over again, even next to treasure hunting 'gangs' (a la One Piece, but not as cool) which will hilariously make you question how these gangs are any threat to winning the treasure contest at all.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome energy, with users appreciating the childlike story and dialogue as a positive aspect that enhances the overall fun experience. The emotional tone is characterized as uplifting and enjoyable, making it a delightful choice for players seeking a feel-good gaming experience.
“The story and dialogue is purely kids' stuff, but to me, the wholesome energy it brought was an asset and not a fault.”
“This was a really wholesome and fun game.”
“Wholesome!”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs well on PC with no reported issues, particularly when using a mouse and keyboard. However, there is a significant disparity in visuals and performance between the PC and Switch versions, with the PC version offering a markedly superior experience.
“Performance-wise, I had no issues, and the game plays fine on mouse and keyboard.”
“The difference between the PC and Switch versions in visuals and performance is night and day.”
“The difference between PC and Switch versions in visuals and performance is night and day.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as simplistic, primarily appealing to a younger audience due to its design and overall approach. While players find the game enjoyable, the depth of character growth may not resonate with older or more experienced gamers.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally feel that the game lacks significant replay value, with multiple reviewers expressing a consensus that there are no compelling reasons to revisit it after the initial playthrough.
“I don't see any real replay value either.”
“I don't see any real replay value either.”
