Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 97 reviews
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is a great introduction to the Dragon Quest anime, but will be too story heavy for some.
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In "Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai," players can relive the popular manga and anime series as they control Dai and the Disciples of Avan in their battle against the Dark Army. The game offers an action-packed RPG experience, complete with memorable scenes from the original manga and an endless dungeon for players to explore. The world is threatened by the return of the Dark Lord, and it's up to Dai and his companions to restore peace once again.

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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
story22 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The game features engaging combat mechanics that allow for character switching and unique abilities, making battles enjoyable.
  • The graphics and animated cutscenes are visually appealing, capturing the essence of the anime and providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
  • The Temple of Recollection offers a challenging roguelike mode that adds depth and replayability to the game.
  • The story presentation relies heavily on static images and cutscenes, making it feel more like a visual novel than an action RPG, which can be disappointing for players expecting a more immersive experience.
  • The game lacks exploration and open-world elements, with gameplay primarily consisting of arena battles and linear mission structures.
  • Many players feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, with a short campaign and limited character roster, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
  • story148 mentions

    The story of "Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai" has received mixed reviews, with many fans expressing disappointment over its presentation and incomplete narrative. Critics note that the game primarily retells the anime's story through static slideshows and cutscenes, lacking the depth and exploration typical of traditional RPGs, which diminishes immersion and engagement. While the visuals and character moments are appreciated, the overall execution feels rushed and unsatisfactory, leaving players hoping for future content to complete the storyline.

    • “I really liked the story that I got into the manga and watched both animes (1991 and 2020).”
    • “The game is fun and the story is good, but there are too many slides and cutscenes to make this really enjoyable.”
    • “Infinity Strash is exactly that — fun for people that have come to love the story of Dai and its characters.”
    • “The story presentation really doesn't do justice to the original manga/anime, but the effort in game design and end game systems are there.”
    • “The terrible presentation of its story as well as the primitive/shallow gameplay just didn't feel engaging or worth the $60 price tag (probably worth $15 at most).”
    • “If you haven't watched the anime, there isn't much here for you but a mediocre game that won't tell you the story in its entirety.”
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and accessible, appealing to younger audiences, but it lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While some players find enjoyment in the straightforward mechanics and hack-and-slash elements, others criticize the game for its reliance on cutscenes and a visual novel format, which detracts from the overall engagement. The challenge mode offers a more demanding experience, requiring mastery of the mechanics, but many feel the game falls short of expectations, particularly in terms of campaign length and exploration.

    • “The gameplay is fairly simple in terms of mechanics, but is surprisingly fun.”
    • “Very addictive gameplay, as to be expected from a hack and slash.”
    • “Simple but fun gameplay loop.”
    • “This game has the foundation to be a great game, but it's too short campaign-wise and doesn't have any depth in the mechanics to make up for the short length.”
    • “When you do get to the gameplay, you are put in a small area where you fight the enemies.”
    • “This game is not what is advertised; it is a completely different type of game than what I was expecting. I was expecting it to be an action RPG, and this was probably the worst game I have played. It's basically a visual novel with gameplay sprinkled in randomly.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received praise for their beautiful, cell-shaded art style that closely resembles the anime and manga it is based on, with many users noting the visuals as a highlight. However, some players expressed disappointment with technical issues such as screen tearing and limited graphic options, which detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are concerns about the game's completeness and the potential for future content to enhance the visual storytelling.

    • “The cell shaded graphics look great, and match the anime style of the game perfectly.”
    • “Graphically, it's beautiful.”
    • “The art style is fantastic, a perfect reflection of the core series it's based on both in anime and manga form.”
    • “The temple of recollection is a good rogue-like challenge but it can become repetitive. In-game visuals are incredible, but somehow the game feels incomplete, just like the 90's anime. The 2020 adaptation may have ended the story, but the game does not portray the full story. Hopefully, some DLC will complete it, but honestly, I doubt it.”
    • “This is Kai Graphics and Game Studio Inc.'s first new console game (the credits have more marketing and voice actors than developers), so keep that introduction in mind. It doesn’t totally justify the game quality, but it helps you to understand how anime adaptations work.”
    • “Also, screen tearing and VSync not working, lack of graphic options, only one screen size: 1280x720.”
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being largely derived from the 2020 anime remake, which they feel lacks the quality of the original 1991 soundtrack. While some tracks, like the world map music, are noted as catchy and decent, there is a strong sentiment that original compositions would have been more fitting for the game. However, a few reviewers appreciated the rearranged soundtracks by Yuki Hayashi and praised the overall music composition, indicating that it has its merits despite the criticisms.

    • “The only exception is maybe the 'world map music' which actually sounds 'decent/catchy' so I didn't mind that one in particular, but the rest of the music would have been better off being new original music that should have been made specifically for the video game adaptation, in my opinion.”
    • “My only positive thing is, if you like the 2020 anime, you will appreciate the effort of the voice actors (they’ve recorded everything again just for this game), the OST by Yuki Hayashi is rearranged (Haikyuu, My Hero Academia…), the 3D cutscenes are great, and some missions have cool details in it.”
    • “I also inevitably need to dedicate a line to this game's music composition, because I can at the very least share unabashed praise for its soundtracks, even if just by inclusion.”
    • “In terms of 'comparable episodes' (i.e. the original anime's 46 episodes vs the remake anime's 25 episodes), the remake anime pales in comparison to the original anime and cannot compete whatsoever in terms of action sequences and especially in the music department.”
    • “The overall music for the most part is simply terrible and is mainly taken from the 2020 anime remake, which pales in comparison to the original 1991 anime's soundtrack.”
    • “The rest of the music would have been better off being new original music that should have been made specifically for the video game adaptation.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge it brings, particularly in the Temple of Recollection, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive. The lack of revives in the dungeon adds to the frustration, making progress feel punishing and often requiring players to restart runs, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but often unenjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “The temple of recollection is a good roguelike challenge and was a blast to stream for my viewers, but it can get very grindy and repetitive. It is a necessary requirement for challenge mode and clearing all the floors in the tor.”
    • “I saw other reviewers claim that the temple of recollection was the 'highlight' of this game, but to me, it had its own set of issues that made it another 'tedious' aspect of this game, such as being unforgiving in that there are no revives during the entirety of the run. If a character dies, you either have to continue at a major disadvantage or quit the dungeon run and start over again with a full party.”
    • “The temple of recollection just feels tedious more than fun.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players feel that the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of engaging content, such as more side quests and playable villains. The absence of substantial gameplay elements has left some users feeling unmotivated to revisit the game.

    • “The addition of more side quests would greatly enhance replayability, especially if characters like Crocodine and Leona were playable.”
    • “I believe many players would have a more positive experience if all the villains were playable, adding to the game's replayability.”
    • “While I wanted to enjoy this game, I found it lacking in depth, and the replayability just doesn't draw me back in.”
    • “I really wanted to like this game, but there wasn't much substance to it, and the replayability can't pull me back in.”
    • “I believe a lot of players would have a more positive experience if all the villains were playable.”
    • “More side quests would enhance replayability, especially if characters like Crocodine and Leona were playable.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics, such as the absurdity of dodging while still taking damage, which adds a comedic twist to gameplay. Players also find amusement in the exaggeratedly small health pools of enemies, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “The perfect dodge and taking damage at the same time was funny, weird, and almost got me killed in my solo run of the Temple of Recollection.”
    • “After which he leans down, you shatter his paper-thin break gauge, and chip away at his hilariously small HP pool.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, indicating a high level of stability.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable lag.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game has received positive feedback regarding its optimization, particularly for performance on the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, indicating that it runs smoothly on these platforms despite the hardware limitations.

    • “Although I don't own the devices myself, I've seen it praised for performance on Steam Deck and Switch.”
    • “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs on various platforms, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
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