: You rebuild settlements by following blueprints and fulfilling NPC requests. The town itself levels up as you build, unlocking new recipes and drawing in more villagers.

: You aren't a traditional hero who levels up via combat; instead, you are a "Builder" tasked with reviving humanity's lost ability to create.

: A controversial mechanic is that your inventory and recipes reset at the start of every new chapter. While this keeps the challenge fresh, it can feel discouraging for players who spent hours perfecting their previous base.

Unlike pure sandbox games, Builders is divided into four distinct chapters, each set in a ruined region of Alefgard.

: After beating the first chapter, you unlock a free-build sandbox mode where you can create without story restrictions and share designs online. Dragon Quest Builders Review Review - GameCloud