The long-awaited Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is finally available on multiple formats including the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The JRPG features a unique art style with diorama-style designs and cute doll character designs, which have gone down fairly well with fans of the franchise. Speaking to Games Radar Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa said that the did their utmost to retain the legendary Akira Toriyama’s unique designs without compromising on the game’s “atmosphere.”
“The original Dragon Quest 7 was defined by Akira Toriyama’s designs, featuring charming, stylized characters,” said Ichikawa. “We considered how to convey that cuteness while still capturing the game’s unique atmosphere.”
“At the same time, we discovered that movies and games featuring doll motifs were well-received globally, which inspired us to combine this concept with Dragon Quest 7’s character designs,” he said. “We felt this approach would create a visually appealing style, leading to our decision to move forward with the hand-crafted aesthetic.”
