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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

2018-09-23T02:08:08Z

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|title=Echoes of an Elusive Age
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|designer = [[Yuji Horii]] [[Akira Toriyama]]
|artist = [[Akira Toriyama]]
|composer = [[Kōichi Sugiyama]]
|developer = [[Square Enix]] [[Armor Project]]
|publisher = [[Square Enix]]
| genre = [[wikipedia:Role-playing|Role-playing]]
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|platforms = [[PlayStation 4]] [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Nintendo Switch]] Microsoft Windows
|released = {{release|jp=July 28th,2017}}{{release|na=September 4th, 2018}}{{release|eu=September 4th, 2018}}
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'''Dragon Quest XI''' is the eleventh main ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' game. The game was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the [[PlayStation 4]] game consoles with plans for the [[Nintendo Switch]] as well as Microsoft Windows via Steam.<ref name="NX">[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/28/dragon-quest-x-and-xi-are-in-development-for-nintendo-nx/ Dragon Quest XI And X Are In Development For Nintendo NX: Update]</ref> The game was first revealed during a livestream on July 28, 2015.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/28/watch-square-enixs-dragon-quest-announcement-event-right-here/ Watch Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Announcement Event Right Here]</ref>The game was released on July 29th, 2017 on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS in Japan.

On July 28th, 2017, [[Yuji Horii]] announced that the game will be released internationally in 2018 in five different languages. The Western release of the game was announced on March 28th, 2018, which will include various new features added from the Japanese release, including voice acting, as well as a release on PC systems. The five languages the game will be released are English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. The game will be released in North America on September 4, 2018.

== Gameplay ==
''Dragon Quest XI'' has the same gameplay elements from the previous ''Dragon Quest'' games in the series, in which the players explore and fight against monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. The Nintendo 3DS shows a different style than the PlayStation 4 version. The game's battle system still uses the series' traditional turn-based battle system.

=== Graphics ===
''Dragon Quest XI'' shows several styles for the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation 4. The Nintendo 3DS version shows super deformed graphics which is shown on the top screen and 16-bit styled sprites on the bottom of the screen. However, the split scene between 3D and 2D graphics is not entirely shown in the game, which revealed that it is only like that for the opening stages and after the opening stages, the players can decide which style to play. But the players can switch between its 3D and 2D styles at any time during the game.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/30/dragon-quest-xi-on-3ds-wont-simultaneously-be-in-3d-and-2d-for-the-entire-game/ Dragon Quest XI On 3DS Won’t Simultaneously Play In 3D And 2D For The Entire Game]</ref> The PlayStation 4 version of the game shows an entire 3D style layout with a clear appearance of the area and the monsters. The players has a lot of freedom to walk through many part of the game which the players can even walk through ropes.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/28/dragon-quest-xis-first-3ds-footage-shows-its-2d-and-3d-styles/ Dragon Quest XI’s First 3DS Footage Shows Its 2D And 3D Styles]</ref>

=== Battle style ===
''Dragon Quest XI'' is still using its traditional turn-based battle system, which the player and monsters can attack by turns. The player can switch the battle style graphics of the Nintendo 3DS version from 3D to 2D, which the battle system can be toggled after encountering a monster when the players are walking through the field. The PlayStation 4 version shows a much more wider version of the battle system rather than the Nintendo 3DS version, but it's still unknown if it can switch between 3D and 2D graphics.

===International bonus features===
*Fully voiced characters.
*Draconian quest: an excessively difficult mode for experienced players.
*A sprint button that allows a character to dash.
*Redesigned menus that replace the traditional translucent black with sepia tone parchment that displays item and equipment artwork.
*Refined camera control for easier viewing of details.

==Characters==

===Playable Characters===
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]] - A young man from the village of [[Cobblestone]] who is, in fact, the reincarnation of an ancient hero that once saved the world. He was born with a mysterious mark on his left hand.

*[[Erik]] - A blue-haired thief that is encountered during the adventure. He is quite mean, but behind his tough appearance is a kind heart. He encounters the hero in the prisons of [[Heliodor]].

*[[Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)|Veronica]] - A strong-willed girl who hates being treated like a child. She is skilled with offensive magic.

*[[Serena (XI)|Serena]] - A neat and tidy beauty. She is seen playing a lyre in the game’s opening movie. She is capable of using healing magic.

*[[Sylvando]] - A flamboyant entertainer with a dream to make people smile around the world.

*[[Jade]] - A female martial artist with a desire to protect everyone.

*[[Rab]] - A mysterious elderly man who has been waiting for the Hero. He is a nimble fighter who wields a pair of claws.

===Other Characters===
*[[Gemma]] - Childhood friend of the hero, who was born on the same day as her. She and the Hero celebrated their birthday together, just before the young man departs on his journey.

*[[Hendrik]] - A general from the Kingdom of Heliodor with a strong sense of justice and loyalty to his lord. He leads a chase against the Hero and is seen dueling with him.

*[[Jasper]] - A cruel strategist from the Kingdom of Heliodor. His cold methods have led to many victories.

*[[King Carnelian]] - The wise and respected ruler of Heliodor. He is known as a master swordsman and is skeptical of the Hero's claims.

== Pre-released information ==
=== Development ===
The news about ''Dragon Quest XI'' was revealed by its creator [[Yuji Horii]], when saying that he won't release ''Dragon Quest XI'' for smartphones.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2013/12/26/dragon-quest-xi-wont-smartphones-says-dragon-quest-creator/ Dragon Quest XI Won’t Be For Smartphones Says Dragon Quest Creator]</ref> In April 2014, Horii teased that he is working on the next ''Dragon Quest'' title.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/28/series-creator-yuji-horii-teasing-dragon-quest-xi/ Could Series Creator Yuji Horii Be Teasing Dragon Quest XI?]</ref> In July 2015, they announced through a Japanese magazine Shonen Jump that they will release a new ''Dragon Quest'' title during a livestream on Tuesday, July 28th. <ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/23/a-new-dragon-quest-title-to-be-announced-in-on-july-28th/ A New Dragon Quest Title To Be Announced In On July 28th]</ref> After the announcement in Shonen Jump, there were been rumours that the newly titled game is in fact ''Dragon Quest XI''. A ''Wall Street Journal Japan'' reporter received a letter of invitation from Square Enix containing that there will be "a new title from main ''Dragon Quest'' series." which the letter fully revealed "a new title from the main ''Dragon Quest'' series for the first time in three years."<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/24/rumor-dragon-quest-xi-to-be-announced-next-week/ Rumor: Dragon Quest XI To Be Announced Next Week]</ref> During the livestream on July 28, 2015, the revealed gameplay footage of ''Dragon Quest XI'', revealing that it will be released for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 4. They also said that the PlayStation 4 version uses the [[wikipedia:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] game engine to create a high quality game.

== Gallery ==
=== Images ===
<center><gallery>
File:DQXI Hero screenshot.png|Hero
File:DQXI Hero art.png|Hero concept art
Image:DQXI_Hero.png|More Hero concept art
File:DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The hero with [[Erdrick's sword]]
File:DQXI Camus screenshot.png|Erik
File:DQXI Camus art.png|Erik concept art
File:DQXI Camus concept.jpg|More Erik concept art
File:DQXI Emma screenshot.png|Gemma
File:DQXI Veronica.png|Veronica art
File:DQXI Senya.png|Serena art
File:DQXI Sylvia.png|Sylvando art
File:DQXI_Martina.jpg|Jade art
File:DQXI_Row.jpg|Rab art
File:DQXI Graig.jpg|Hendrik art
File:DQXI Graig screenshot.jpg|Hendrik
File:DQXI Homer.jpg|Homer art
File:DQXI King Delcadar.jpg|King of Heliodor art
File:DQXI first battle.jpg|The hero protecting Gemma in the first battle (3DS version)
</gallery></center>

=== Videos ===
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== References ==
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| japanese = {{tt|ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて|Doragon Kuesuto Irebun: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete}}
| japanese meaning = ''Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time''
}}

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Akira Toriyama

2018-09-23T02:07:32Z

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[[Image:Toriyama_Self-Portrait.png|right|thumb|220px|What he wants you to think he looks like.]]
'''Akira Toriyama''' (鳥山明, born April 5, 1955) is the main character and monster designer of the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. He is otherwise known for the manga series ''[[wikipedia:Dr. Slump|Dr. Slump]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball]]''. He was also one of the main creative forces behind the RPG ''[http://www.chronowiki.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger Chrono Trigger]''.
==Works==
===Manga===
*'''''Awawa World''''' (あわわワールド)
*'''''Mysterious Rain Jack'''''
*'''''Wonder Island'''''
*'''''Today's Highlight Island'''''
*'''''Tomato, Girl Detective'''''
*'''''Dr. Slump'''''
*'''''Pola & Roid'''''
*'''''Mad Matic''''' (マッドマチック)
*'''''Pink'''''
*'''''Chobit''''' (チョビット)
*'''''Dragon Boy'''''
*'''''The Adventures of Tongpoo'''''
*'''''Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater''''' (鳥山明○作劇場)
*'''''Dragon Ball'''''
*'''''Hetappi Manga Kenkyūjo'''''
*'''''Mister Hō''''' (Mr.ホー)
*'''''Lady Red''''' (レディー・レッド)
*'''''Kennosuke-sama''''' (剣之介さま)
*'''''Sonchoh''''' (そんちょう)
*'''''Mamejiro''''' (豆次郎くん)
*'''''Clear Skies, Karamaru''''' (空丸くん日本晴れ)
*'''''Rocky'''''
*'''''Wolf'''''
*'''''Cashman - Saving Soldier''''' (貯金戦士CASHMAN)
*'''''Monmon no Sumō Yūgi''''' (モンモンの相撲遊戯)
*'''''Go! Go! Ackman'''''
*'''''Dr. Slump Returns, But Only For a Little While'''''
*'''''Alien X-Peke''''' (宇宙人ペケ)
*'''''Tokimecha''''' (トキメカ)
*'''''Bubul & the magical village''''' (魔神村のBUBUL)
*'''''Cowa!''''' (こわ!)
*'''''New Cashman - Saving Soldier'''''
*'''''Kajika'''''
*'''''Haigyo no Mahimahi''''' (ハイギョのマヒマヒ)
*'''''Nekomajin'''''
*'''''Hyowtam''''' (ヒョータム)
*'''''Sand Land'''''
*'''''Bitch's Life''''' (ビッチズ・ライフイラストレーションファイル)
*'''''Toccio the Angel''''' (てんしのトッチオ)
*'''''KochiKame'''''
*'''''Cross Epoch'''''
*'''''Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan'''''
*'''''Sachie-chan Guu!!''''' (さちえちゃんグー!!)
*'''''Oishii Shima no Ū-sama'''''
*'''''Jiya''''' (JIYA -ジヤ-)
*'''''Kintoki''''' (KINTOKI-金目族のトキ)
*'''''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'''''
*'''''The Tale of Isobe Isobei: It is Tough Being in the Floating World'''''

===Movies===
*'''''Crusher Joe'''''
*'''''Apple Pop'''''
*'''''Kosuke & Rikimaru - The Dragon of Konpei Island''''' (小助さま力丸さま-コンペイ島の竜-, ''Kosuke-sama Rikimaru-sama - Konpeitō no Ryū'')
*'''''Water Bandit, Rain Bandit'''''
*'''''Kennosuke-sama''''' (剣之介さま)
===Game design===
*'''''[[Dragon Quest]]''''' (Enix, May 1986)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest II]]''''' (Enix, January 1987)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest III]]''''' (Enix, February 1988)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''''' (Enix, February 1990)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest V]]''''' (Enix, September 1992)
*'''''[[Torneko no Daibouken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''''' (Chunsoft, September 1993)
*'''''Chrono Trigger''''' (Squaresoft, March 1995)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''''' (Enix, December 1995)
*'''''Tobal No. 1''''' (Squaresoft, August 1996)
*'''''Tobal 2''''' (Squaresoft, April 1997)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''''' (Enix, 1998)
*'''''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''''' (Enix, September 1999)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past|Dragon Quest VII]]''''' (Enix, August 2000)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''''' (Enix, 2001)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3|Torneko no Daibōken 3]]''''' (Enix, October 2002)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''''' (Enix, 2003)
*'''''[[Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan|Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest]]''''' (Square Enix, 2003)
*'''''[[Kenshin Dragon Quest: Yomigaerishi Densetsu no Ken|Kenshin Dragon Quest]]''''' (Square Enix, 2003)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''''' (Square Enix, November 2004)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime]]''''' (Square Enix, December 2005)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''''' (Square Enix, April 2006)
*'''''Blue Dragon''''' (Microsoft Studios, December 2006)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''''' (Square Enix, December 2006)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors]]''''' (Square Enix, July 2007)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''''' (Square Enix, July 2009)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''''' (Square Enix, April 2010)
*'''''[[Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan|Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3]]''''' (Square Enix, November 2011)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest X]]''''' (Square Enix, August 2012)
*'''''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''''' (Square Enix, July 2017)

===Object design===
*LISA (scale model, 1986)
*Scout Mobile Tongpoo (scale model, 1987)
*World Fighter Collection (scale models, 1992–1994)
*QVOLT (electric car, 2005)

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Akira_Toriyama.png|
Image:CharacterGroup.png|Character art from the first five games.
Image:Toriyama_DQ_Illustrations.png|''Dragon Quest Illustrations'' Artbook.
Image:Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|A panel from Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series with Yamcha, Krillin, Goku and a cameo by an [[archdemon]].
File:Dragon callback.jpg|''Dragon Quest - Dragon Ball'' similar poses in the ''VI'' guidebook.
File:Dragon callback Z.jpg|Said guidebook was illustrated by staff from Toei aniamtion, the studio responsible for the ''Dragon Ball'' anime.
</gallery></center>

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