DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive EditionVSMetaphor: ReFantazio
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Better Deal· GAMIVO
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Better Deal· SteamToo Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 370 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 / 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080. This game is compatible with XINPUT gamepads.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 93 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS. A CPU with AVX support is required. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition or Metaphor: ReFantazio?
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition worth buying over Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:05 AM UTC