Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the third version of the seventh entry in the series, which established Japanese role-playing games following the original PlayStation release and the first Nintendo 3DS remake.
While the game roughly follows the same story beats, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces many gameplay tweaks meant to make the experience more welcoming for all sorts of players while retaining most of the features that define a Dragon Quest experience.
In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need to make your journey to restore the world much more enjoyable.
Overview
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a traditional turn-based role-playing game where players control a party of heroes traveling to restore a world that has been mysteriously torn apart. Starting from Estard Island, you will be on the hunt for tablet Fragments, which grant access via the altars in the Shrine of Mystery to the islands that once made up the world, and solve whatever crisis they had been dealing with in the past to restore them to the present.
To improve the original and Nintendo 3DS experience while offering something new to returning players, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces many gameplay tweaks. One of the most significant changes are the new Difficulty Levels and settings that allow you to tailor the experience to your liking.
If you're unsure which settings are best for an engaging first playthrough, check out our Best Difficulty Settings for a Balanced First Playthrough guide.
If you're a complete newcomer, on the other hand, you can check out these Essential Beginners' Tips to have a great head start in the game, and enjoy it right from the beginning.
Story Progression
Restoring the world is a massive undertaking that involves traversing different time periods to fix the historical tragedies of each island. From the perpetual night of Ballymolly to the volcanic threats in Emberdale, each region acts as a self-contained story that contributes to the grander mystery of why the world disappeared. Progress is strictly tied to finding Fragments, which can often be discovered in the most unlikely of places.
At times, you will also have to complete puzzles to proceed and unlock new mechanics. This is the case of the Poolside Cavern "wintry bath" chest puzzle, where you will have to open up a treasure chest to proceed, and Pit of Silence Puzzle, which will reward you with the ability to change Vocations shortly after clearing it.
Other times, it will be powerful enemies that will bar the way. Among the first that will challenge your knowledge of the game mechanics will be the fearsome Cardinal Sin who sits in Alltrades Abbey.
Besides being on the hunt for Fragments, you will also encounter tons of optional activities and sidequests featuring the same bit of old-fashioned puzzle-solving as mandatory story quests. This is the case of the animal-themed festivities in L'Arca, which provide you the chance of obtaining a useful early-game accessory
Characters
The heroes of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined are a diverse group of individuals, each with their own personal stakes in the world's restoration. From the silent Hero to the spirited Maribel and the wild-hearted Ruff, your party members each possess unique stat growths that make them suited for specific roles. Understanding these strengths is vital once you reach Alltrades Abbey, where the depth of character customization truly begins
Once the Vocations system is available, you can start take advantage of some of the system's quirks to perform some extraordinary feats, such as being able to consistently defeat Metal Slimes for massive experience points gain.
Mastering Vocations can take a long time, and you may end up completing the game without unlocking any of the most advanced character classes. Thnakfully, there's an easy way to farm Vocation Proficiency quickly, and get access to some advanced abilities shortly after unlocking the Vocations system.
A deep dive into the Vocations system and the best character builds will go live soon.
Exploration and Traversal
Exploration is the cornerstone of the Dragon Quest VII experience, and Reimagined makes navigating these diorama-like maps more intuitive than ever. Detailed mini-maps and a streamlined UI facilitate the search for Fragments, but the core of the game remains the same as in the original, centered on interaction with NPCs and the environment.
Beyond the main quest, players can hunt for Mini-Medals to trade for useful gear or seek out Vicious monsters to claim their Monster Hearts, which grant party members some unique buffs to make them even more powerful.
A Mini-Medals checklist detailing the location of every Mini-Medal in the game will go live soon.
A deep dive into Monster Hearts and how they empower characters will go live soon.
Combat
Combat in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined retains the classic turn-based charm of the series, but with some twists that make it easier to deal with unexpectedly powerful attacks and other emergencies. Auto-battle Tactics also return from previous entries in the series to further streamline combat and keep the game's pacing tight.
A core element of the combat experience in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is managing MP. With these MP management master tips, however, you will be able to use spells and skills to your heart's content to quickly defeat all sort of enemies.
Review
Check out our Dragon Quest VII Reimagined review to learn if this remake is the definitive edition of the seventh entry in the series.
NOTE: All guides are based on a 50+ hours playthrough in the 1.0 Steam version. Screenshots captured from the same version.
Last updated: February 6, 2026
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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