Digital Foundry came away impressed by the port of Dragon Quest XI S on the Nintendo Switch.
Even so much so that John Linneman says it is one of the “more impressive” ports he has encountered on the Nintendo Switch. They close the video by saying that it is a “remarkably impressive” port.
The Nintendo Switch iteration has a dynamic resolution and hangs between 1280 x 720, 1408 x 792 and 1440 x 810 when docked. In handheld mode, the results are around 540p on average.
In terms of performance, the game runs at a “stable” 30 frames per second – which matches the original PlayStation 4 release. In battle, there are some occasional dips and spikes, but it’s all incredibly minor.
About Dragon Quest XI S
THE GENRE-DEFINING RPG SERIES LEVELS UP!
Set out on a grand adventure, filled with memorable characters, an enchanting story and classic RPG gameplay in DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch!
Take on the role of the Luminary, a young man who is descended from a legendary hero who defeated the forces of darkness in ages past. Join up with a cast of charismatic companions and embark on a globe-trotting journey to save the world from an ominous threat.
DRAWN TO THE LIGHT
Venture across Erdrea on your quest to stop the looming danger that threatens the realm! As you journey between grand cities and deep dungeons, gather together quite the band of adventurers loyal to your cause – from wily thieves, to magical siblings and even travelling performers!
A CLASSIC RPG, REFINED
Suitable for both newcomers to the genre and long-time DRAGON QUEST veterans, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition comes packed with a host of refinements to the classic RPG formula.
Enjoy modern twists on its iconic turn-based battle system, like setting up unique tactics for your party and tweaking the speed of battle, as you undertake a grand adventure that can keep you playing for over 100 hours!
THE DEFINITIVE DRAGON QUEST XI EXPERIENCE
Along with the sprawling content of the original game, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition comes with an array of new features such as the ability to swap between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals, side-quests that see you journeying to past DRAGON QUEST worlds, a new orchestral soundtrack, additional character-specific stories and more!
