Overview

Dragon Quest Builders is a spinoff of the classic Dragon Quest video games, set amidst the forests and mountains of its original world of Alefgard. Offered as an alternate ending to the original game, the world is now ruled by monsters and players must gather material and rebuild Alefgard on a grid system similar to Minecraft. Like Minecraft, players must eat food regularly to stay alive. Unlike Minecraft, users’ buildings have levels based on their complexity and how long they’ve endured. Gameplay is divided into four chapters, with each chapter focusing on the reconstruction of a different city in Alefgard. Players don’t need to be acquainted with the series to enjoy Dragon Quest Builders, though parents who enjoyed earlier Dragon Quest games might be particularly keen to enjoy this installment with their children. Dragon Quest Builders is rated E10+ for occasional mild language, violence, the presence of alcohol, and suggestive themes, though gameplay is generally wholesome. Parents should also consider their child’s reading skill, as there is no spoken dialogue or directions. We recommend Dragon Quest Builders for kids 10 and older with a 3rd grade reading level or higher.