Dragon Quest Builders 2 - Nintendo Switch

Name: Dragon Quest Builders 2 - Nintendo Switch
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: 6334798
Rating: 4.8 (268 reviews)

Model: HACPAH97B

SKU: 6334798

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Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure,Role Playing
Key Specs
- ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Alcohol reference, Comic mischief, Fantasy violence, Mild blood, Mild language, Suggestive themes (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Brand: Nintendo
- Model Number: HACPAH97B
- Product Name: Dragon Quest Builders 2
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Square Enix
Game Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure, Role Playing
- Multiplayer: true
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Alcohol reference, Comic mischief, Fantasy violence, Mild blood, Mild language, Suggestive themes (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- ESRB Interactive Elements: Users Interact (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
- UPC: 045496593889

Build a new world and battle the Children of Hargon in Dragon Quest Builders 2. Combining both RPG and crafting gameplay together, players gather materials to create things, such as weapons, buildings, and even entire towns. With the help of the mysterious Malroth and other villagers, players will explore large islands, find quests, and battle monsters and bosses scattered around the world. Those who own the original Dragon Quest Builders on their Nintendo Switch system can craft the Legendary Builder's outfit and the Dragonlord's Throne.

Whats Included

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Q: Can you play the game in first-person perspective?

A: Yes, the game can be played in a first-person perspective, as an optional feature.

Q: Does the game include any online multiplayer features?

A: This game offers multiplayer options. You can explore with up to three other players locally or online.

Q: Are there any crafting and building recipes you can unlock as you progress?

A: Yes, you will unearth crafting and building recipes as you progress through the game.

Q: How many players can explore the Isle of Awakening together?

A: You and up to three other Builders can explore the Isle of Awakening together.

Q: Is multi-player local co-op or online only?

A: Both are available. Every player will need their own Switch and copy of the game. Online play will require each player to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the engaging story and extensive gameplay offered in Dragon Quest Builders 2, highlighting the enjoyable building mechanics and significant amount of content. Many praise the quality-of-life improvements and portability of the Switch version. While some mention occasional performance dips, the overall experience is considered positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is better than ever!
First off, before I begin the review, I just want to let everyone know that if you own a Nintendo Switch and are curious about this game, there is a free demo on the Nintendo eShop you can download AND on the main menu of the main game there is an option to "Continue from Demo" to bring your progress over. I absolutely loved the original Dragon Quest Builders. I finished it 100% and loved every chapter. However, starting Dragon Quest Builders 2, you immediately see just how many quality-of-life changes they made to the gameplay that makes it a much better experience! To quickly sum the new things up: - There is now a stamina meter for your character to run. - You can play online with friends (must have Nintendo Switch online membership and reach a certain point in the single player campaign for this feature to unlock). - Your weapons/tools are no longer breakable. - You have a companion that travels with you helping you defeat enemies and pick up items. - Your tools/weapons are assigned to different buttons now. - There is a robust photo editor where you can take pictures and post them on the DQB2 message boards (think Super Mario Odyssey photo editor). - You can upload your creations as well as visit other people's islands to see their creations through the DQB2 message board. - Your hunger meter is now a percentage (0-100% as opposed to five slices of bread) - Defeating enemies still give you items but it also gives you experience you use to level up you and your companion. - There is DLC on the way that adds even more items and quests for you to enjoy. - Physical version has stackable slime DLC code inside AND a reversible cover that matches the artstyle of the first one! (see photo) Essentially, if you enjoyed Dragon Quest Builders, you will LOVE Dragon Quest Builders 2! It plays more like an RPG than the first one and you'll find yourself constantly building new structures! The story keeps you playing and the quests are fun as they reward you with new items to craft. The writing is also FANTASTIC...the characters are hilarious and the dialogue is cheeky! I hope this review helped you out. I am still currently playing through this (have been for about 10 hours now) and have been addicted every second. If you are on the fence, again try the eShop demo...you may be surprised at how much you enjoy it! :)
Posted 6 years ago by TheNintendoPowerCouple
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Makes the first game seem a tech demo
I really enjoyed Dragon Quest Builders. I've never played Minecraft, but enjoyed similar 2D games such as Terraria. Since I love Dragon Quest as a series I jumped on the original. I enjoyed it a lot, got my wife hooked on it, and played completely through it both on my Vita and on the re-release for Switch. This sequel blows it away in terms of content, scale, options, and fun. There are many quality of life improvements, such as leveling (you ARE a Hero this time), larger worlds, having multiple sizes to destroying blocks en masse, and block replacement. Then there is what is truly expanded on. Your NPCs now have jobs, daily routines, interact with each other, an can help build. The number of room types is greatly increased, rooms attached to each other create combos, decorations put together certain ways create new features (early on you learn a chair, a table, and a food decoration make a dining table your NPCs eat at), Farming as a process, NPC auto cooking, ability to copy designs to blueprints, arming your NPCs, ambiance, mini-medals, farm animals, terraforming, water physics, swimming and flying, monster taming, multiplayer, etc etc etc. There is so much about the sequel it makes the first game seem just a tech demo for what could have been done. I have only a few complaints. Load times are noticeable, especially when starting the game it is a long wait. Certain sections of the story text only proceeds based on time, and that time is too long: I've read the text three-four times before it advances, and since the music isn't different it at first felt like it locked up. It's a bit too much hand-holding for the first portion of the game. I often had to remember to stop exploring and experimenting and continue the story to get through it. However, it does open up features in a way that doesn't make it overwhelming. Trade-off I suppose. I recommend just going through following their hand-holding when it happens instead of trying to run around. The new way to see what other's have built, screen shot sharing, and in-game loads of buildings to your side-islands is a better way to see content. I wish I could avoid a few early on as they gave some spoilers. All-in-all, a worthy Dragon Quest game that really takes it from a side project to an excellent spin-off series.
Posted 6 years ago by Lacan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So much better than Minecraft!
I could never git into Minecraft since there was almost no story and no goals to drive me to play the game. This game fixes all that with a great story and adds Sims like behavior with having to keep the hero fed and keep the villagers happy with making them bedrooms, kitchens and dining rooms. I love being able to build the buildings and little resorts for the villagers and it's great to show off to friends and family.
This review is from Dragon Quest Builders 2 - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Posted 5 years ago by Bryan