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*[[Calasmos]] is protected by a shield during the final battle, which must be removed by using a sacred item as a tool. This is based on [[Zoma]]'s infallible shield of ice, which must be destroyed by the [[Sphere of Light]].
*[[Calasmos]] is protected by a shield during the final battle, which must be removed by using a sacred item as a tool. This is based on [[Zoma]]'s infallible shield of ice, which must be destroyed by the [[Sphere of Light]].
*The [[Abominable Showman]] returns as an opponent in a martial arts competition, albeit as a muscle-bound pro wrestler instead of a yeti.
*The [[Abominable Showman]] returns as an opponent in a martial arts competition, albeit as a muscle-bound pro wrestler instead of a yeti.
*[[Robbin' 'Ood]], along with his henchmen, once again reappears as a side-mission boss.
===Themes===
===Themes===
*[[Time travel]] plays a significant role in the game's story, serving as a brief instance of exposition during the beginning of the Luminary's adventure upon his return to [[Cobblestone]], and as a major plot point during the end of the second act. The first instance references the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|hero of Dragon Quest V]] returning to [[Whealbrook]] during the third generation, and the latter pays homage to the act of time traveling righting the wrongs of the past being the foundation to {{DQ7}}.
*[[Time travel]] plays a significant role in the game's story, serving as a brief instance of exposition during the beginning of the Luminary's adventure upon his return to [[Cobblestone]], and as a major plot point during the end of the second act. The first instance references the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|hero of Dragon Quest V]] returning to [[Whealbrook]] during the third generation, and the latter pays homage to the act of time traveling righting the wrongs of the past being the foundation to {{DQ7}}.


==Switch and 3DS exclusive==
==Switch and 3DS exclusive==
The [[Echo chamber]] allows players to travel to the worlds of past games for additional adventures, allowing them to meet several characters from those titles and visit famous locales for original scenarios.
The [[Echo Chamber]] allows players to travel to the worlds of past games for additional adventures, allowing them to meet several characters from those titles and visit famous locales for original scenarios.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI lists]]
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Revision as of 14:47, 16 December 2019

As Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is the 30th anniversary title of the series, it boasts a wide variety of references, allusions, and homages to the ten games that came before it. These range from key items of past adventures making a reappearance after several real-life years, one-off monsters returning suddenly, and broad inspiration from past characters and circumstances.

All versions

Th following are present in the PS4, Switch, 3DS, and PC versions of the game.

Characters

  • Jade's status as a princess and her mastery of martial arts draws inspiration from Tsarevna Alena. The difference is that the former is soft-spoken, lady-like, and sharp of tongue while the former is boisterous, child-like tomboy.
  • Rab is a former king who travels the world in disguise to locate a loved one, similar to Pankraz. Additionally, the legendary hero of their respective worlds is their grandson.
  • The relationship between the mermaid Michelle and fisherman Kai is a more tragic take on the romance between Unda and Rod of Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation.

Items

Monsters

  • Calasmos is protected by a shield during the final battle, which must be removed by using a sacred item as a tool. This is based on Zoma's infallible shield of ice, which must be destroyed by the Sphere of Light.
  • The Abominable Showman returns as an opponent in a martial arts competition, albeit as a muscle-bound pro wrestler instead of a yeti.
  • Robbin' 'Ood, along with his henchmen, once again reappears as a side-mission boss.

Themes

Switch and 3DS exclusive

The Echo Chamber allows players to travel to the worlds of past games for additional adventures, allowing them to meet several characters from those titles and visit famous locales for original scenarios.