Dragon quest builders tries to do what Minecraft didn't... Tell a story, and it does it well. You've great story telling mixed with Minecraft building, it's done really well.

Dragon Quest Builders serves as the jumping-off point for a new tale in a new period using an old setting--the storied land of Alefgard from the first Dragon Quest. It's an alternate reality that begins where the original game ends, but with a twist: the hero from the first game didn't defeat the...

Engrossing crafting and building systems; Endearing enemies help the hours fly by; Rewarding quests; Invasions introduce superb tower-defense gameplay

Disappointing lack of cross-save given identical content between platforms

Dragon Quest Builders is a Minecraft-like, open-world action/RPG where you are tasked to rebuild the Alefgard Kingdon, which was destroyed by Dragonlord.

The Switch handles Builders fairly well, although sometimes the control scheme can get a little hairy. Moving the character with the left stick then trying to select items with the left butttons isn't always comfortable, and the camera sometimes misleads me on where I'm dropping an item.

Great new approach to Minecraft; Quirky Dragon Quest humor and music; Handheld mode IS THE BEST

Camera sometimes doesn't cooperate; Controls can get uncomfortable at times; No auto-saving; which can be a game killer

But perhaps that's just an issue that someone like me, the Lego-perplexed and Minecraft -averse will run into. It's worth it, though, to finally experience joy in creating and crafting. I just needed a little guidance and a reason to build.

I have never played an ounce of Minecraft , and I've never had any desire to do so. My eldest son, who's eight years old, is absolutely obsessed with it. He builds some amazing things, and it really taps into that creative mind he has for architecture and construction.

Charming Dragon Quest visual style; Fluid combat; Deep crafting system; Minecrafting with a purpose; Dragon Quest

Odd glitches with room building; Camera does not like enclosed spaces

is totally, thoroughly engaging. Its gameplay is accessible to kids while its dialogue offers enough sly references to keep Dad or Mom amused. Collecting, crafting, and building all sounds familiar, but this package encapsulates so much of the best parts of this creative process and wraps it in...

Square Enix's Dragon Quest series has been somewhat in the shadows over in the West, despite the mammoth reputation it has over in its homeland of Japan, but the company is working hard to raise the profile more and more.

It's easy to see that Dragon Quest Builders has received a lot of love and attention from developers. The game oozes cuteness around every corner (or block). Apart from a few niggles, it's a game that really should be in your collection.

Marrying the best ideas from 'Minecraft' with the structure and charm of 'Dragon Quest', 'Builders' had its work cut out for it from the start. The team behind it, however, have gone the extra mile in developing a game that feels wholly unique and endlessly endearing.