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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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55
Nostalgic fan service clashes with clunky execution in Infinity Strash, where faithful rehashes of 90s shounen tropes drown in static visuals, repetitive dialogue, and a stagnant pace, leaving longtime fans underwhelmed and newcomers alienated—despite its earnest homage to the source material.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
55
Positive Reviews (80-100)
13%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
58%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
29%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Nostalgic fan service clashes with clunky execution in Infinity Strash, where faithful rehashes of 90s shounen tropes drown in static visuals, repetitive dialogue, and a stagnant pace, leaving longtime fans underwhelmed and newcomers alienated—despite its earnest homage to the source material.
Gameplay Mechanics
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54
Accessible yet repetitive, Infinity Strash offers flashy combat and RPG flair but falls flat with shallow mechanics, mindless button-mashing, and a lack of innovation—its potential overshadowed by tedium.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
54
Positive Reviews (80-100)
16%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
55%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
29%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Accessible yet repetitive, Infinity Strash offers flashy combat and RPG flair but falls flat with shallow mechanics, mindless button-mashing, and a lack of innovation—its potential overshadowed by tedium.
Graphics and Visual Design
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69
Praise for vibrant cel-shaded visuals and faithful anime homage clashes with criticism of dated stills, repetitive environments, and technical flaws, creating a mixed verdict on its artistry.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
41%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
59%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
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graphics and visual design
Praise for vibrant cel-shaded visuals and faithful anime homage clashes with criticism of dated stills, repetitive environments, and technical flaws, creating a mixed verdict on its artistry.
Music and Sound Design
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65
Praise for immersive anime-inspired sound design, authentic voicelines, and epic battle music, but criticized for uneven quality, repetitive dialogue, and lackluster localization—a mixed bag that captures the spirit of its source material but falls short in execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
65
Positive Reviews (80-100)
35%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
59%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
6%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Praise for immersive anime-inspired sound design, authentic voicelines, and epic battle music, but criticized for uneven quality, repetitive dialogue, and lackluster localization—a mixed bag that captures the spirit of its source material but falls short in execution.
Voice Acting
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Praise for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai’s voice acting centers on its immersive Japanese dub, hailed as "enchanting" and "sublime," while the English version draws mixed reactions—cheesy yet fitting the retro vibe, but criticized as dated and repetitive. Dual-language support is a plus, though absent Spanish dub and uneven delivery tarnish its appeal, leaving a solid but imperfect experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
65
Positive Reviews (80-100)
36%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
64%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Praise for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai’s voice acting centers on its immersive Japanese dub, hailed as "enchanting" and "sublime," while the English version draws mixed reactions—cheesy yet fitting the retro vibe, but criticized as dated and repetitive. Dual-language support is a plus, though absent Spanish dub and uneven delivery tarnish its appeal, leaving a solid but imperfect experience.
Technical Performance
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69
PlayStation 5 shines with stable, visually impressive performance despite minor frame drops and clunky camera control, while Xbox Series X struggles with action slowdowns and Nintendo Switch remains undercritiqued—overall, a technically competent but mechanically flawed adventure.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
44%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
56%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
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technical performance
PlayStation 5 shines with stable, visually impressive performance despite minor frame drops and clunky camera control, while Xbox Series X struggles with action slowdowns and Nintendo Switch remains undercritiqued—overall, a technically competent but mechanically flawed adventure.
Replay Value
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50
While unique mechanics like the Temple of Recollection and Bond Memories offer engaging, customizable replayability, repetitive gameplay, lackluster multiplayer, and shallow depth undermine sustained appeal, leaving critics divided but ultimately unimpressed.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
50
Positive Reviews (80-100)
5%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
55%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
40%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
While unique mechanics like the Temple of Recollection and Bond Memories offer engaging, customizable replayability, repetitive gameplay, lackluster multiplayer, and shallow depth undermine sustained appeal, leaving critics divided but ultimately unimpressed.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
61
Positive Reviews (80-100)
7%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
84%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
9%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is a polarizing, nostalgia-driven mess—praised by fans for its anime fidelity and simple charm but crushed by repetitive gameplay, shallow mechanics, and a forgettable experience that fails to capture the spirit of either Dragon Quest or its source material.
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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
TheXboxHub
Nov 27, 2023
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Overall, Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai is a worthy addition to the Dragon Quest series, with engaging gameplay and a strong presentation.
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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.
70
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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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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