Let’s take a look at Dragon Quest Builders 2 and the way that it uses direction and guidance to help the player develop and enhance their creativity, whilst also still offering enough freedom for the player to make whatever they build still something uniquely their own.
Whilst the article is focused upon the gameplay rather than the story, there may be one or two minor spoilers, yet nothing that should ruin the experience for you. Still, please keep that in mind if you have not played this game.
Honestly, same.
I think the story, characters, and overall flow are better. Decent mini & world bosses and companions to find.
Then you have the chill factor with your home base where you’ll eventually be able to alter the entire map to your heart’s content.
The online stuff is visiting other people’s home islands. You can copy designs and stuff too with blueprints.