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[sensui-tomo]

DQ8 doesn't have VA in japan either, only for western release.

Incorrect, the 3ds version added voices. and their Yangus sounds dreadful to his english counterpart.
But for the initial release DQ8 had midi or synth music and no voices, western release had voices, orchestra music and a FF12 demo disk

 

[jennetics]

The stream started at 12:00 am for me, they showed the release date, and I promptly knocked out. Not sure I needed to know much else lol Glad they showed that first!

 

[Pinky]

Definitely want the 3DS version. I'll wait for more info on the Switch version before deciding between that and the PS4 version.

 

[Celine]

The 2D version looks kinda ugly though and clearly done on the cheap.

The 2D version is a throwback to Dragon Quest VI for SNES (Super Famicom).

 

[FallenGrace]

Looking forward to this a lot, love the PS4 visuals. Any bets this will hit before 2018? I'm doubting it rather much sadly. Either way mine day 1.

 

[jennetics]

Looking forward to this a lot, love the PS4 visuals. Any bets this will hit before 2018? I'm doubting it rather much sadly. Either way mine day 1.

Probably not before 2018, but that may work in your favor! Too many good games out this year

 

[StereoVsn]

Looking forward to this a lot, love the PS4 visuals. Any bets this will hit before 2018? I'm doubting it rather much sadly. Either way mine day 1.

I don't see that happening since SE will need VA and redone music if they want the game to sell in the West. That will take time.

 

[PSFan]

I don't see that happening since SE will need VA and redone music if they want the game to sell in the West. That will take time.

Why not release it without VA earlier and then add a VA patch later? I really want this game and I don't give a flying fuck if there is voice acting or not.

It's really sad that western gaming has come to requiring voice acting in order for it to be judged a good game or not.

 

[Shin-Ra]

🤒

Those beautiful sultry eyes.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Why not release it without VA earlier and then add a VA patch later? I really want this game and I don't give a flying fuck if there is voice acting or not.

It's really sad that western gaming has come to requiring voice acting in order for it to be judged a good game or not.

Them doing that would be no different than releasing it without voice acting at all. Yea sure gaf will buy it but they obviously need more than the niche crowd

 

[Kintaro]

My god. Both versions look absolutely amazing!

 

[FallenGrace]

Probably not before 2018, but that may work in your favor! Too many good games out this year

You may have a point there ha aha. I still have P5, Cosmic Star Heroine and Dragon Quest Heroes 2, and that's just stuff out this month -_-;

 

[PSFan]

Them doing that would be no different than releasing it without voice acting at all. Yea sure gaf will buy it but they obviously need more than the niche crowd

And that's why I said it was sad. Because a big number of western gamers will ignore a great game like this just because it doesn't have VA.

 

[mutsu]

The 2D version is a throwback to Dragon Quest VI for SNES (Super Famicom).

More like DQ V. DQ VI had moving sprites in battles.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

And that's why I said it was sad. Because a big number of western gamers will ignore a great game like this just because it doesn't have VA.

Jrpgs are life be to be honest and I'd probably not play it. Two kids I walk away from the game like..A lot and let cutscenes play sometimes can't do that with no voices

 

[Aeana]

More like DQ V. DQ VI had moving sprites in battles.

Battle sprites aside, the visual style is DQ6's.

DQ5 looks like this.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Does this have English subtitles?

 

[Hippopuncher12]

Hopefully a first quarter 2018 Western release. PS4 version will be mine!

 

[Mikey Jr.]

In for PS4 version.

 

[Arkeband]

Does this have English subtitles?

Wouldn't that be called localization?

 

[Prophane33]

Really can't decide which version to pre-order. The stream last night made the 3DS version look better, but the trailers for the PS4 version are pretty hype. Currently thinking of pre-ordering the 3DS one off the eshop and then picking up a physical copy of the PS4 version when it gets an inevitable Ultimate Hits re-release (or just grab it used).

 

[PSFan]

Wouldn't that be called localization?

No, some Japanese or Asian versions of games come with English subtitles. DOAX3 Asia version for PS4 and Vita, and I am Setsuna for Switch to name a couple.

 

[Prophane33]

No, some Japanese or Asian versions of games come with English subtitles. DOAX3 Asia version for PS4 and Vita, and I am Setsuna for Switch to name a couple.

Very VERY few Japanese games have English subtitles (in fact it practically started this gen with the Switch), beforehand outside of a few launch titles for PS3, and perhaps PS2, plus a small hand full of SFC titles (Super Metroid comes to mind) it never was a thing.

Otherwise, the big boom of adding English subs to Asian releases is also a recent (last 2-3 years) thing, as the Asian market for Vita and PS4 stuff has risen; thus, stuff like Gundam and Super Robot Wars games getting subtitles; However, you wont see a high budget title with plans to go to the west having an Asian version with subs before a US release.

DQ XI will not have English subs on the Asian version.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I hope the 3DS version makes it to the West!

 

[mutsu]

Battle sprites aside, the visual style is DQ6's.

DQ5 looks like this.

Thanks for pointing that out Aeana! The non moving battle sprints is almost a deal breaker for me...

So other than experiencing the same game story in a different way, is there any other reason to play both the PS4 and 3DS version? Do we know if there are major story elements that are only in one game and not the other?

Trying to find time to play both when you have a job and 3 kids is going to be challenging... so need to prioritize. PS4 version is really enticing but reality is I may not have enough TV time and handheld may be the better version for me. I may also just play the 3DS one first and wait for the Switch version.

 

[Arkeband]

No, some Japanese or Asian versions of games come with English subtitles. DOAX3 Asia version for PS4 and Vita, and I am Setsuna for Switch to name a couple.

I am Setsuna for Switch came out a year later than both the JP and EN versions, that's a bit different. DQXI is still three months away from its JP release.

So, no, if they had English subtitles it'd be because of localization and that hasn't happened yet.

 

[ChaosZeroX]

Can't wait to get a localization date.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Wouldn't that be called localization?

Hmmm? I dunno some games just have a bunch of languages in the base version I thought. I thought localization was English voice overs, the whole shebang kinda.

 

[Bolivar687]

I very much look forward to playing this game on my PlayStation 4™ this Holiday 2017.

 

[Aeana]

Thanks for pointing that out Aeana! The non moving battle sprints is almost a deal breaker for me...

So other than experiencing the same game story in a different way, is there any other reason to play both the PS4 and 3DS version? Do we know if there are major story elements that are only in one game and not the other?

Trying to find time to play both when you have a job and 3 kids is going to be challenging... so need to prioritize. PS4 version is really enticing but reality is I may not have enough TV time and handheld may be the better version for me. I may also just play the 3DS one first and wait for the Switch version.

They've said it's the same story, but there may be side elements that differ between them

 

[DriftingSpirit]

I believe in a March-May release for the PS4 version!

 

[Stone Ocean]

I hope all versions make it here, can't fucking wait

 

[True Fire]

They've said it's the same story, but there may be side elements that differ between them

I think it would be cool if each version had story variations that add up to a bigger picture once you play all 3 versions. Might be a bit too Yoko Taro though

I believe in a March-May release for the PS4 version!

I hope Q1 becomes JRPG season! We're already getting yet another Digimon next year.

 

[Jpop]

Hmm.... Still not sold on the art-style and the main character has a garbage design.

 

[PSFan]

I am Setsuna for Switch came out a year later than both the JP and EN versions, that's a bit different. DQXI is still three months away from its JP release.

So, no, if they had English subtitles it'd be because of localization and that hasn't happened yet.

I was saying that English subtitles in Asia/Japan games was already being done on PS4 and Vita way before the Switch was even revealed.

 

[Nestunt]

Looks great. This and Ni No Kuni 2 will make my PS4 very happy.

 

[theMrCravens]

3DS looks so tempting and nostalgic for someone who starting gaming with Dragon Warrior.

The kind of version I would also play on console and big screen, instead of handheld.

 

[Crazy Diamond]

The game is beautiful. Wonder which version the Switch will be based on, but I'm good with either! Can't wait to play it whenever it does get ported.

 

[Elginer]

🤒

Those beautiful sultry eyes.

Damn, PS4 just keeps giving and giving. Hoping for a 2018 Western release. Come on Square-Enix!

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Maybe the Switch version is nowhere near ready

 

[crinale]

Maybe the Switch version is nowhere near ready

I think part of the reason they announced the "NX" version is to show some respect to Iwata as he passed away like a month before the announcement. It was obvious that NX version was decided right before the announcement because the speaker at the conference was given a slip of paper at the last moment aht NX version also exists.
I also believe that Horii "targeting" the simultaneous release to avoid spoilers was real too. But SE couldn't manage to finish the Switch version.

 

[MetalliCabombination]

Should NOT have seen the ps4 trailer before 3ds

 

[Hustler]

Pardon my ignorance. Wasn't dragon quest X a MMO game? Is this Dragon Quest a return to the single player format? I've only ever played Dragon Quest VIII on PS2 and have fond memories of that game. Love the art direction of XI as well.

 

[Jake2by4]

Pardon my ignorance. Wasn't dragon quest X a MMO game? Is this Dragon Quest a return to the single player format? I've only ever played Dragon Quest XIII on PS2 and have fond memories of that game. Love the art direction of XI as well.

Damn 13 came out before 11 & 12, where have i've been lol.

 

[Nauren]

Need this game and Ni No Kuni 2... I am glad that they both won't be out this year most likely.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Preordered the 3DS version. Don't normally preorder but I want this ASAP.

I think I'll do the whole thing in 2D the first time. Should be fun!

 

[Arkeband]

Pardon my ignorance. Wasn't dragon quest X a MMO game? Is this Dragon Quest a return to the single player format? I've only ever played Dragon Quest XIII on PS2 and have fond memories of that game. Love the art direction of XI as well.

Square Enix found out that branding their MMO spinoffs as mainline entries makes people treat them more like mainline entries than as spinoffs. This is a single player game, but you can assume that a future DQ entry will be the successor to DQX.

 

[Boke1879]

Expecting an announcement for the West at PSX.

 

[Hustler]

Damn 13 came out before 11 & 12, where have i've been lol.

Fixed just for you.

 

[RPGamer92]

If both come out in the west, I'll play the 3DS version in 2D since that looked a lot better than the 3D on 3DS. Also getting PS4 version DAY 1.