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The memories of the Hero, in your hands! Experience the story of the legendary anime series, Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai, in an exhilarating action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with art from the anime and manga.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise its adherence to the source material and classic anime feel, while others criticize its reliance on static scenes and lack of depth. The story's execution falls short for some, with complaints about confusing characters and a rushed retelling. Overall, opinions vary from engaging and nostalgic to lacking substance and impact.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
56
Positive (80-100)
11%
Mixed (50-79)
61%
Negative (0-49)
29%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise its adherence to the source material and classic anime feel, while others criticize its reliance on static scenes and lack of depth. The story's execution falls short for some, with complaints about confusing characters and a rushed retelling. Overall, opinions vary from engaging and nostalgic to lacking substance and impact.
Gameplay Mechanics
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Critics have mixed feelings about the gameplay of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise the action-packed combat and unique abilities, while others criticize its lack of challenge and repetitive mechanics. Overall, opinions range from enjoyable and fun to lacking depth and innovation, with room for improvement.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
54
Positive (80-100)
18%
Mixed (50-79)
57%
Negative (0-49)
25%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics have mixed feelings about the gameplay of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise the action-packed combat and unique abilities, while others criticize its lack of challenge and repetitive mechanics. Overall, opinions range from enjoyable and fun to lacking depth and innovation, with room for improvement.
Graphics and Visual Design
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Critics generally praise Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for visually capturing the essence of the original anime and manga with vibrant characters and beautiful environments. While some critics criticize the lack of variation and dated design, most appreciate the expressive characters, dramatic artwork, and use of cel shading. In the end, the game's graphics receive positive feedback for staying true to the source material and connecting well with the Dragon Quest universe.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
70
Positive (80-100)
42%
Mixed (50-79)
58%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics generally praise Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for visually capturing the essence of the original anime and manga with vibrant characters and beautiful environments. While some critics criticize the lack of variation and dated design, most appreciate the expressive characters, dramatic artwork, and use of cel shading. In the end, the game's graphics receive positive feedback for staying true to the source material and connecting well with the Dragon Quest universe.
Music and Sound Design
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Critics mostly love the sound design and music in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for enhancing the game's atmosphere and battles. Positive points include fitting music, memorable melodies, and good voice acting. However, some critics criticize the quiet music in one area and lack of animations in cut-scenes. Overall, the consensus is that the sound design and music add to the game's epicness, despite a few minor flaws.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
67
Positive (80-100)
36%
Mixed (50-79)
57%
Negative (0-49)
7%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics mostly love the sound design and music in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for enhancing the game's atmosphere and battles. Positive points include fitting music, memorable melodies, and good voice acting. However, some critics criticize the quiet music in one area and lack of animations in cut-scenes. Overall, the consensus is that the sound design and music add to the game's epicness, despite a few minor flaws.
Voice Acting
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Critics are divided on the voice acting in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise the English voices as fitting and good, while others criticize them for not meeting fan expectations and lacking variety. Positive points include the enchanting original Japanese voice track, but negatives include repetitive lines and a lack of standout qualities. Overall, opinions are mixed on the voice acting quality.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
65
Positive (80-100)
36%
Mixed (50-79)
64%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics are divided on the voice acting in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise the English voices as fitting and good, while others criticize them for not meeting fan expectations and lacking variety. Positive points include the enchanting original Japanese voice track, but negatives include repetitive lines and a lack of standout qualities. Overall, opinions are mixed on the voice acting quality.
Technical Performance
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai received praise for smooth performance on PS5, with stable 60 fps and consistent frame rates. However, Xbox Series X users experienced noticeable slowdowns during action sequences, along with issues with the slow and difficult-to-control camera. Overall, the game excelled on PS5 but had technical issues on Xbox Series X that impacted gameplay.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
72
Positive (80-100)
50%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai received praise for smooth performance on PS5, with stable 60 fps and consistent frame rates. However, Xbox Series X users experienced noticeable slowdowns during action sequences, along with issues with the slow and difficult-to-control camera. Overall, the game excelled on PS5 but had technical issues on Xbox Series X that impacted gameplay.
Replay Value
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Critics are divided on the replay value of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise its additional modes like Chamber of Memories and Temple of Recollection, enhancing gameplay and progression. Others criticize the lack of replayability, citing issues like repetitive gameplay and lack of depth. While some appreciate the extra gameplay opportunities, structural flaws and lack of engagement may deter players seeking a more fulfilling experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
51
Positive (80-100)
6%
Mixed (50-79)
59%
Negative (0-49)
35%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics are divided on the replay value of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise its additional modes like Chamber of Memories and Temple of Recollection, enhancing gameplay and progression. Others criticize the lack of replayability, citing issues like repetitive gameplay and lack of depth. While some appreciate the extra gameplay opportunities, structural flaws and lack of engagement may deter players seeking a more fulfilling experience.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
62
Positive (80-100)
7%
Mixed (50-79)
84%
Negative (0-49)
9%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics have mixed opinions on Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. Some praise its blend of anime and gaming elements, catering to fans, while others slam it for technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and a lackluster story. Despite some positives, the majority of critics feel the game disappoints, failing to meet expectations and lacking the essence of the Dragon Quest series.
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Reviews
46 reviews found85
TierraGamer
Oct 5, 2023
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Despite its flaws, the game successfully captures the essence of the anime and provides an enjoyable experience for fans.
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80
Hey Poor Player
Oct 2, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is an absolute delight for fans of the anime or manga, as well as Dragon Quest fans. It offers an all-around good time.
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75
Generación Xbox
Oct 15, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest – The Adventure of Dai falls short in several key aspects, including technical issues, lack of variety in gameplay mechanics, and discrepancies in the promised duration of the main campaign. While it has its bright moments, it may disappoint those seeking a more solid action experience.
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Atomix
Sep 28, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai successfully combines elements of anime and video games, providing a decent gaming experience.
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SomosXbox
Oct 15, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is a simple game that fulfills its purpose of retelling Dai's story in an ARPG format. It may not satisfy fans looking for a traditional Dragon Quest experience, but it's worth a try for those seeking a simpler adventure.
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God is a Geek
Oct 3, 2023
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The review states that the game is a fun way to experience the story of the anime, but criticizes the excessive narrative focus and lack of enemy variety.
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70
Worth Playing
Sep 27, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest - The Adventure of Dai is a cute game that primarily exists for fans of the show. It's a basic title with its charms, but it may be more enjoyable for fans of The Adventure of Dai rather than die-hard Dragon Quest fans.
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70
Shacknews
Sep 27, 2023
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is a decent game for fans of the series, but it doesn't offer much for those unfamiliar with Dragon Quest. The confused combat and heavy reliance on story slideshows may deter some players.
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Hobby Consolas
Sep 27, 2023
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Solid action RPG with enjoyable gameplay, although it falls short in certain aspects such as storytelling and graphics.
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65
Digital Chumps
Oct 2, 2023
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai falls short in delivering a meaningful interactive experience, with heavy emphasis on story and short gameplay.