Here's Your First Look at the Minecraft-Like Dragon Quest Builders on PS4

Golems beware

by Robert Ramsey Wed 22nd Jul 2015

Dragon Quest Builders was announced earlier this month, but we haven't had a chance to look at the game in action - until now. As you can probably tell, the title's taken inspiration from the evergreen Minecraft, as you smash, build, and craft your way through large, open worlds.

These three new screenshots from publisher Square Enix seem suitably interesting, showcasing classic Dragon Quest monsters and a bright, colourful art style. It's sure to sell like mad in its native Japan, especially since it's slated for release on all three of Sony's platforms: the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita.

Are you hoping that it comes West, or are you sick and tired of all things that resemble Minecraft these days? Build your thoughts in the comments section below.

[source gematsu.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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Baircade
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

WTH is this? I want it.

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FullbringIchigo
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

could be fun, I'll keep an eye out

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get2sammyb
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

This game is going to sell gangbusters in Japan. Absolute gangbusters.

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Its_badW0lf
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

@get2sammyb They need a Japan win so badly though, looking at the reports to date.

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JesWood13
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

I'd probably buy it if it came West. Seems interesting enough to stand on its own.

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Punished_Boss_84
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

"Minecraft like", that's just softening the fact it's a full on clone.

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Jake_homs
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

This looks like fun! I'm in!

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BladeRider
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

@Punished_Boss_84 very true. But I can't deny that I'm oddly attracted to this for some reason. And that's saying a lot since there is thousands of clones out there

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WanderingBullet
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

Minecraft has never appealed to me but maybe this Dragon Quest themed version will. Hopefully there's a demo if it does come to the West.

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ztpayne7
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

@WanderingBullet me too. I could not get into Minecraft...but this sounds appealing to me.

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viciousarcanum
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

@get2sammyb if only it was PS4 exclusive then the console would be saved

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WARDIE
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

As much as I have enjoyed Minecraft over the years, it would be nice to see some graphics updates, more tools to create your own games. I know the PC has loads more options, but I'd like to see more brought over to console.

I have so many great ideas for my own game world, but unfortunately I am limited by the tools and lack of console mod support.

Maybe Dreams will help me to create the worlds I can imagine. On topic though, this game looks promising.

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Luigi_Skywalker
Wed 22nd Jul 2015

@get2sammyb For sure. Dragon Quest in Japan sells like Call of Duty in the states. I would buy this for sure. I've been playing Dragon Quest since it was Dragon Warrior on NES, and I am fond of minecraft.