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Hands On Dragon Quest XI Is a Really Refreshing Return to Japanese RPG Greatness
Quest for the best
We were ten hours into Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age when we realised something: it's been way too long since we played a proper, old school Japanese role-playing game -- especially on PlayStation 4. Despite being over 30 years old, the Dragon Quest series hasn't changed much at all on a fundamental...
Site News Where's Our Dragon Quest XI PS4 Review?
A quick word from the editors
As you may have noticed, reviews for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age are now hitting the web. We did a quick round up that you can check out through here. However, we don't have a Push Square review of Dragon Quest XI to present to you, and we're going to detail why that is in this...
Round Up Dragon Quest XI PS4 Reviews Aim for Heavenly Heights
Best quest?
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is out on PlayStation 4 early next month, and so the reviews have started trickling in. Many would consider Dragon Quest XI to be the biggest Japanese role-playing release of 2018, and there's no denying that its arrival is at least an important occasion for fans of the genre. After all,...
News Dragon Quest XI Gets Free Dragon Quest VIII Hero Costume
Right in the nostalgia
Aw, isn't that a nice nostalgic touch? Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age will provide players with a cool little bonus in the form of a free Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King costume. According to Square Enix, you'll find this outfit in your inventory when you start the game, and it'll...
News Get to Know Dragon Quest XI's Colourful Characters Ahead of Its September Release
Meet the gang
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is almost upon us, and if you're looking forward to the game then you may be interested in getting to see a bit more of its colourful cast before it launches next month on PlayStation 4. The title's latest trailer highlights each party member and gives us a general feel for their...
E3 2018 Dragon Quest XI Gets an Adventurous New PS4 Trailer
Best quest
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age got a cool new trailer during Square Enix's E3 2018 showcase. It's very story-focused, and gives us a better look at the game's colourful cast of characters. Dragon Quest XI is out later this year on PlayStation 4 -- the 4th September, to be precise. Are you hyped for this latest...
News Dragon Quest XI's Looking Like a Grand Adventure in 17 Minutes of PS4 Gameplay
Best quest
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is looking swell in this latest gameplay footage, which comes directly from the English version of the release. In the 17 minute video that we've embedded above, we get to see everything from dungeon exploration and combat to character interactions. Dragon Quest XI is currently set to launch...
News Dragon Quest XI Will Feature English Voiceovers and Other Enhancements on PS4 in the West
Best quest
In case you missed the news, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age finally has a release date here in the West. But Square Enix isn't just sailing the game overseas -- it's also adding several enhancements to the localised version. For starters, the game will feature English voiceovers. In Japan, the title has little to no voice...
News Here's Our Very First Look at Dragon Quest XI in English, Gets a Western Release Date
Finally
Finally! After months of silence, Square Enix has at last slapped a Western release date on Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. It's even published nine minutes of English gameplay, which we've embedded above for your viewing pleasure. In short, the game still looks rather good, and we can't wait to get our grubby hands on it...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Multiplayer Options Being Explored by Square Enix
Build 'em higher
Dragon Quest Builders is a great little sandbox game, but its lack of co-op multiplayer has always been a popular criticism. However, with Dragon Quest Builders 2 currently in development, Square Enix is apparently in the process of exploring its multiplayer options. This is according to the latest issue of Famitsu, which...
News Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest XI Won't Be Launching Before April in the West
Square Enix confirms
Well what do you know, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age won't be heading West before April. Crazy, huh? Who saw that one coming? Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki brings word from Square Enix's latest earnings conference, stating on Twitter that the publisher is eyeing fiscal year 2018 when...
Hardware Review PS4 Slime Controller - Taking the PS4's Strangest Pad for a Spin
Prime slime?
Ladies and gentlemen, we present you the most bizarre PlayStation peripheral we've ever laid our sweaty hands on: the HORI Dragon Quest Slime Controller. This Japan-exclusive PlayStation 4 controller takes the form of a slime -- a monster from Square Enix's Dragon Quest series. For those who don't know, the slime is essentially the...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Sales are 'Stronger' Than 3DS, Says Square Enix
Home console is where the heart is
Given the popularity of portable systems in Japan, we fully expected the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age to top the PlayStation 4 edition by some distance when it launched a few weeks ago, but things didn't really work out like that. The game still performed best on Nintendo's...
News Classic Dragon Quest Games Coming to PS4 in Japan
Dragon warrior
You can already play the original Dragon Quest for free on the PlayStation 4 by beating Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age and casting a spell to redeem it. However, publisher Square Enix will be bringing all three original entries to Sony’s new-gen console this August in Japan – and you’ll be able to purchase them...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Craftily Revealed for PS4
Block buster
We loved the original Dragon Quest Builders here at Push Square, so we’re excited to see a shock sequel announcement. At the Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo overnight, Square Enix revealed the next instalment in its Minecraft-inspired build-‘em-up for the PlayStation 4, which will boast all-new features like aquatic...
News Dragon Quest XI Is a Stunning RPG on PS4 and PS4 Pro
Performance is spot on, too
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has to be one of the best looking role-playing titles on the PlayStation 4. Combining Akira Toriyama's timeless art style with the graphical prowess that the Unreal Engine 4 brings to the table, we could sit and watch Japanese streams of the game all day long. If you...
News Japanese Players Get a Free Dragon Quest Game After Beating Dragon Quest XI
Congrats
Well this is pretty cool. According to several Japanese gaming blogs and sites, those who reach the true ending of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age -- which released just a couple of days ago in Japan -- are presented with a code that allows them to download the very first Dragon Quest game from the PlayStation Store free of...
News Sony Confirms Dragon Quest XI Will Come to PS4 in the West
Echoes of an elusive age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was confirmed for Western release last week without any platforms attached, but now Sony has uploaded the localisation’s announcement trailer confirming that it will launch on the PlayStation 4 on these shores. It’s hardly a surprise given the system’s install base, but it’s...
News Sony Japan Reminds People That Dragon Quest XI Isn't Just Portable on 3DS
Remote play footage shown
Dragon Quest XI is in a bit of a strange situation. The game launches in Japan tomorrow on both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo 3DS, but Sony has obviously been marketing the title as if the handheld version doesn't exist. This is expected of course -- the PlayStation maker isn't going to go and advertise a rival's...
News Dragon Quest XI's Gorgeous Opening Cinematic Sets Up a Charming Story
A hero reborn
We've heard the 'chosen hero' storyline a million times before, but Dragon Quest's seemingly infinite charm allows it to embrace cliches quite unlike any other series. Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time appears to be no different, as the title's lovingly crafted opening cinematic shows the game's protagonist as a...
News Here's Some More Lovely Looking Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gameplay
Prime slime
With Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time due to launch at the end of the month in its native Japan, Square Enix is keen on getting some gameplay footage out to the public. A recent livestream showed a little more of the role-playing title in action, guiding us through a lush location full of monsters. The...
News PR Company Confirms Dragon Quest XI Is Heading West on PS4
Oh, cool
It comes as no surprise, but it's still newsworthy: Dragon Quest XI is going to be released here in the West. The confirmation doesn't come from Square Enix itself, but rather a Dutch public relations company. Said company told Dutch site Gamer.nl that it's handling the role-playing game's Western PR, which obviously means that the...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gets a Funny Japanese Ad, as You'd Expect
What are we even watching
Sony sure likes its dumb Japanese adverts doesn't it? We've seen some corkers over the years - the Destiny one is still our favourite - but this new addition for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time is no slouch either. Featuring singer and actor Takayuki Yamada, he loads up the game only to be blown away...
News Dragon Quest XI Promises at Least 50 Hours of Adventure on PS4
Journey forth
Out in Japan at the end of next month, Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time details are starting to rain down upon hyped fans. This latest slice of info comes from director Takeshi Uchikawa, who says that the game will take around 50 hours to finish. If you're looking to polish off everything that the release has to offer,...
News Feast Your Eyes on These Adventure-Filled Dragon Quest XI PS4 Screenshots
Sand Land
Japanese publication 4Gamer has snagged a handful of lush looking Dragon Quest XI screenshots, showcasing combat, exploration, and more. The pics apparently give us a look at the Samadhi region, which seems to be particularly sandy. All of the images are in-game running on PlayStation 4, and it's clear to see that the versatile...
News Dragon Quest XI Snags a Right Royal PS4 Bundle
Launching alongside game in Japan
Despite its presence on the Nintendo 3DS as well, Dragon Quest XI is likely to be a gigantic seller for Sony when it releases this summer on the PlayStation 4. It's no surprise to see the publisher pairing up with Square Enix to create a crazy new hardware bundle in time for the role-playing title's 29th July...
Weirdness Dragon Quest XI's Slime DualShock 4 Is PS4's Craziest Controller Yet
He slimed me
Much like with the PlayStation 2 back in the day, Hori has announced a Slime DualShock 4 for a new generation. The rotund peripheral – designed to tie-in to the release of Dragon Quest XI on the PlayStation 4 – includes all of the features that you'd expect, including (incredibly) a touchpad, mono speaker, gyroscope, and headphone...
News Dragon Quest XI Slimes PS4 on 29th July in Japan
In search of departed time
Hotly anticipated Japanese role-playing game Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will deploy as soon as 29th July on the PlayStation 4 in Japan, which is sooner than expected. As part of a livestream overnight, publisher Square Enix revealed that you can expect the release to run a good 50 hours – with...
News Meet Dragon Quest Heroes II's Troublesome Twins in New Gameplay Trailer
Sibling rivalry
Dragon Quest IV twins Meena and Maya are casting and dancing their way into Dragon Quest Heroes II, respectively. The game's latest trailer shows the siblings in action against a range of different foes, and it's nice to see such distinct fighting styles on show. We're especially liking Maya's ability to transform into a dragon and...
Hands On Dragon Quest Heroes II Is Shaping Up to Be Another Great Action RPG on PS4
Prime slime
We're big fans of the preposterously titled Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below, which released back in 2015. Crafted by Omega Force - the studio behind the all of the Warriors games - it melds the role-playing elements that you'd expect of a Dragon Quest title with typical Dynasty Warriors action. The result...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Demo Lets You Mash Monsters For Free, Out Now on PS4
Heroic effort
What a pleasant surprise! Due for release later this month, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a sequel to the rather good Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. If it's anything like it's predecessor, it should be a fun monster mash-'em-up, but if you're not convinced, you can always try the game's demo, which is out...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Hits Hard with Two More Playable Characters
Stand and fight
We're starting to lose track of all these Dragon Quest Heroes II trailers, but that hasn't stopped Square Enix from pumping out another one. This time, we get a look at two more playable characters - both of whom hail from Dragon Quest VI. Those of you who played the first Heroes game will probably recognise Terry as he makes his...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Is Wheeling Out the Classic Characters
Dragon Quest VII fans rejoice
Dragon Quest Heroes II has another new character trailer, this time introducing two party members from a past game that fans may recognise. Hailing from Dragon Quest VII, Mirabel and Ruff bring some youth to the group, although judging by the gameplay footage, they're still a monster's worst nightmare. Will you be...
News Dragon Quest XI Will Soon Have a Confirmed Japanese Release Date
Time to get your hopes up
We've seen very little of Dragon Quest XI since it was announced last year, but that won't be stopping Square Enix from slapping it with a Japanese release date. Previously, the highly anticipated role-playing game was scheduled for a vague '2017' launch, but the Japanese publisher has confirmed that it'll be getting a...
News These Dragon Quest Heroes II Characters Sure Love Oversized Weapons
Don't mess
Dragon Quest Heroes II is back with another character trailer, this time introducing two party members who have a penchant for oversized armaments. The first is the delightfully named Desdemonda, who wields a giant axe - and she's just about as destructive as you'd expect. The second is Cesar, a prince who's more than happy to swing...
News Meet the Charming Main Characters of Dragon Quest Heroes II
Leave it to us, big man
Dragon Quest is all about two things: grand adventure and British accents. Fortunately, Dragon Quest Heroes II seems to be stuffed with both. The action role-playing game - which launches in April on PlayStation 4 - has nabbed a new character trailer which introduces Lazarel and Teresa, the title's two leads. The former's a...
News Learn All About Dragon Quest Heroes II in New PS4 Trailer
Quest for the best
Dragon Quest Heroes II is shaping up to be quite the improved sequel - and that's saying something, seeing as the first game was actually pretty good to begin with. Going by the title's latest trailer, Heroes II is further embracing its role-playing roots, offering vast environments that are just begging to be explored alongside a...
Feature What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon Quest VIII?
One of the PS2's very best games
Today marks the launch of Dragon Quest VIII on the Nintendo 3DS - an enhanced port of the original PlayStation 2 masterpiece. We're obviously not here to talk about the handheld reimagining, but we do think that its release gives us a good excuse to look back on the PS2 title. A joint effort from Square Enix and...
News Square Enix Strongly Hints at Dragon Quest XI Heading West
As you'd expect
The internet may be filled with hype for Dragon Quest XI, the latest adventure in Square Enix's long running role-playing series, but it's worth remembering that the game has yet to be officially announced for a Western release. Fortunately, franchise producer Yu Miyake has hinted rather strongly that the publisher is looking to...
News Dragon Quest XI Deploys in 2017, Dazzles in New PS4 Gameplay
Quest completed
Dragon Quest XI will deploy on the PlayStation 4 in Japan next year, Square Enix announced during a Jump Festa stage event earlier today. The sequel – which is also set to release on the Nintendo 3DS, albeit using a different engine and art style – is likely to have Sony rubbing its hands, as it will almost certainly be a big...
News Dragon Quest Heroes Team Hints at a Third Game
Keep on clobbering
During the annual PlayStation Awards in Japan, the team behind the Dragon Quest Heroes series may have dropped a hint regarding a possible third game. As translated by Gematsu, director Tomohiko Sho basically said that there are plans in place for the future of the property, while producer Ryota Aomi jokingly told him to stop...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Brings More Monster Mashing to PS4 Next Year
Holding out for a hero
It didn't show up during the PlayStation Experience as we predicted, but it looks like last week's leak was right - Dragon Quest Heroes II is indeed heading West on PlayStation 4. The action role-playing sequel is supposedly a real step forward from its predecessor, offering tweaked combat, more playable characters, bigger...
Rumour Dragon Quest Heroes II Confirmed for Western Release on PS4 Next Year
It's probably going to be at PSX
Well, well, well, what do we have here? Spotted by the always eagle-eyed Wario64 over on Twitter, retailer Best Buy has Dragon Quest Heroes II up for pre-order. The action role-playing game sequel has not yet been confirmed for a Western release, but it's always been on the cards - we honestly thought that it would...
News Dragon Quest Builders Shifts Over 1 Million Copies Worldwide
Build it up
Delightfully fun sandbox craft-'em-up Dragon Quest Builders has sold over 1 million units worldwide since it launched in Japan back at the start of the year, Square Enix has announced. The title released mid-October over here in the West. Not bad numbers for what can be considered a niche game, and we assume that the publisher will be...
Hands On Dragon Quest Builders Is One of the Most Addictive Games of 2016
Can't stop the block
We can't stop playing Dragon Quest Builders on PlayStation 4 - it's as simple as that. The delightful little adventure is capable of sucking away hours upon hours of your time thanks to its initial accessibility, and once you're hooked, it's difficult not to just keep digging deeper and deeper, expanding your town and taking...
Round Up Dragon Quest Builders Reviews Are Off to a Rock Solid Start on PS4, Vita
Build 'em high
Dragon Quest Builders is laying down some solid foundations if early reviews from around the 'net are to be believed. Square Enix's latest spin-off stretches a colourful and charming Dragon Quest skin over the fundamentals of a world-building title like Minecraft, and then adds a slew of traditional role-playing elements for good...
Hands On Is Dragon Quest Builders Spades Better than Minecraft?
Dig dug
Minecraft's an interesting phenomenon. Its wide-spread impact is not under question, but old-fogeys like this very author struggle to derive much entertainment from its free-form format. Dragon Quest Builders aims to bring the best of both worlds, then – it's got the creative opportunities of Mojang's masterpiece, but also the quest-based...
News Dragon Quest Builders Digs Up PS4, Vita Demo
Build me up, Bildrick
It may be utterly overshadowed by the Hollywood blockbusters due out next month, but Dragon Quest Builders is looking block solid from where we're sitting. And if you're interested in the game yourself, then you may want to check out the title's demo, which is launching on the PlayStation 4 and Vita today. "In this...
News New Dragon Quest Builders PS4 Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know
Handyman
Despite its cute and colourful appearance, it's safe to say that Dragon Quest Builders offers a lot of depth through its crafting system, which allows you to build... Well, just about anything within reason. With the game launching next month, Square Enix has knocked together a '101' trailer, which covers fundamentals such as crafting,...
News Try Dragon Quest Heroes II For Free on PS4 with a Japanese PSN Account
Monster mash
Got the urge to slaughter hordes of colourful monsters, have you? Well, you're in luck, because Square Enix has released a playable PlayStation 4 demo of Dragon Quest Heroes II over on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The demo weighs in at around 4GB, and spotlights the beginning of the game. Needless to say, it may well be worth a...