Best Square Enix Video Games for load times

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Best overall product

Octopath Traveler 0

4.0 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#2 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
5.0

Load times were praised in preview coverage as quick, matching the strong Switch 2 performance profile.

Pros: remake/remaster quality, combat system

Cons: difficulty balance, grind level

#3 Octopath Traveler 0
5.0

Loading was praised as quick enough that moving between areas rarely interrupted the flow.

Pros: narrative quality, combat system

Cons: pacing, side character depth

#4 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
4.9

Load times and fast-travel speed are praised as quick and convenient.

Pros: combat system, content variety

Cons: pacing, movement feel

#5 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
4.5

Load times on Switch 2 were described as very quick, helping travel and repeated battles keep moving.

Pros: combat system, accessibility options

Cons: pacing, difficulty balance