Square Enix Releases 10-Minute Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Making-Of Video
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Updated · Gematsu · May 25
Square Enix Releases 10-Minute Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Making-Of Video
6 articles · Updated · Gematsu · May 25
Square Enix published a 10-minute behind-the-scenes video on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, offering a new look at how the remake was developed.
Producer Takeshi Ichikawa, director Masato Yagi and scenario writer Sayaka Takagi discuss the reimagining process, the challenges of updating the original game and what they want fans to take from it.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is already available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.
The video serves as a post-launch promotional push, shifting attention from the release itself to the creative decisions behind the remake.
Did streamlining Dragon Quest VII for modern players sacrifice the classic's unique soul and identity?
Will the 'Reimagined' model, with its mixed reception, become the new standard for reviving classic JRPGs?
How does the game's 'diorama' art style honor Akira Toriyama's legacy while dividing the series' fanbase?