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Metacritic 9113+

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Square Enix|2017RPG

LumiScore

67/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Dragon Quest XI is a fantastic single-player RPG experience. To maximize the benefits, encourage your child to discuss the story and character motivations, which can foster empathy and ethical reasoning. Due to the long play sessions, it's advisable to set time limits or encourage breaks at natural stopping points within the game.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

There are multiple female characters who talk to each other about things other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encouraging discussion about the game's narrative and characters can deepen a child's engagement with the story, promoting empathy and critical thinking about ethical dilemmas presented in the game. Setting time limits helps children practice self-regulation and ensures a balanced play experience.

What your child develops

Dragon Quest XI offers a rich narrative and engaging turn-based combat that encourages strategic thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Players will also benefit from extensive reading and language comprehension due to the game's story-driven nature and dialogue. The vast world and numerous side quests provide ample opportunity for exploration and learning transfer as players apply learned skills to new challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~15hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ follows the journey of a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters. They embark on a quest taking them across continents and over vast oceans as they learn of an ominous threat facing the world.