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Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Review: A Welcome Overhaul of a JRPG Classic

Releasing February 5, 2026, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is praised as a modern JRPG masterpiece by the review team.
To bridge old and new fans, Square Enix reimagined the game to modernize pacing and streamline the opening segment, making it more accessible for new players.
Changing vocations anywhere now lets players equip dual vocations, use the Let Loose mechanic with unique powers, and benefit from healing statues plus adjustable difficulty settings for Gold and XP.
Players now face less grinding, avoiding fights for money to buy healing items, while faster ship access boosts early exploration and turn-based combat gains strategic depth.
The game's diorama-style visuals are praised as stunning and likened to a 3D Studio Ghibli film, while Akira Toriyama, character designer, is vividly brought to life with new character animations.

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