Dragon Quest XI S
Echoes of an Elusive Age

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 12 for Gambling, Sexual content, Violence and Sex. This game contains frequent depictions of non-realistic-looking violence towards human-like and fantasy characters. When impacts occur, bright lights and magical effects appear, with numbers indicating the amount of damage that has been inflicted. When a fantasy character is defeated, they fall to the floor and quickly vanish. When a playable human character is defeated, they fall to the floor with no visible injuries. Human characters remain on the ground until the end of the fight, or until a team member revives them. This game also contains scenes featuring sexual innuendo. There is a side quest in which an elderly gentleman asks the player to dress up his female companion in a 'Playboy bunny' costume so he can look at her. Elsewhere in the game, the same female character uses certain spells and abilities that have sexual undertones. An example of this is her “Sexy Beam” ability which, when selected by the player, causes her to moan as she strokes herself and blows kisses. This ability can be used to distract enemies or to encourage members of your own team. This game also features moving images that teach and encourage the use of games of chance. The player can enter a casino and take part in card games, such as poker, and bet on slot machines. All of these minigames feature a betting system and detailed instructions about how to play the games.

Skill Level

10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Players need to have good interpersonal and tactical skills. Although battles are turn-based in part, you still need timing to use the ring attacks. You need good reading and comprehension skills to follow the complex, layered story.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

	Xbox X|S	£34.99	–	–
	Xbox One	£34.99	–	–
	PC	£34.99	–	–
	Switch	£34.99	–	–
	PC	£29.99	–	–
	PC	£29.99	–	–
	PS4	£34.99	–	–

• In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.

• Dragon Quest (1986) NES, PC - The original JRPG where the Hero sets out to defeat the Dragonlord and save Alefgard.
• Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (1987) NES, PC - Expands the world and party system.
• Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (1988) NES, SNES, GBC, Switch, PC - A prequel featuring a customisable party.
• Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (1990) NES, DS, Mobile - Divided into character-driven chapters.
• Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (1992) SNES, PS2, DS, Mobile - Follows a hero’s life from childhood to adulthood, introducing monster recruitment and family choices.
• Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (1995) SNES, DS, Mobile - Features parallel worlds and a class system as the hero uncovers his true origins.
• Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (2000) PS1, 3DS - A time-travelling epic where heroes restore lost lands by collecting ancient stone tablets.
• Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (2004) PS2, 3DS, Mobile - First 3D version, following a band of heroes on a quest to lift a royal curse.
• Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (2009) DS - Focuses on multiplayer gameplay and customisable characters.
• Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes (2012) Wii, Wii U, 3DS, PC, Switch - An online multiplayer version featuring five playable races.
• Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (2017) PS4, 3DS, PC, Switch - A return to classic storytelling and design.
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (2019) Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC - Adds new storylines, 2D mode, and full orchestral score.