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[DR2K]

They should offer voice acting DLC. You could think of it as the book on tape version.

Reading is something that is taken with great pride in Japan and dialog heavy RPGs are a part of that reading culture. You shouldn't expect voice acting in Dragon Quest.

You can read and listen to dialogue at the same time. They're not exclusive concepts.

Last DQ game I played had voice acting... and it's 2017 and on PS4 so I do have expectations of VO. Most people should.

 

[Philippo]

I've watched the gameplay demo and it looks like automatic camera mode is basically like traditional turn based combat? But can you give direct commands to all party members (they only changed their tactics in the video)?

 

[Red Liquorice]

I wish I'd watched the 3DS trailer first, lol.

They both look great though, now we wait for the English language version. And wait, and wait!.....

It's pretty crazy they essentially made 3 versions of the game. I guess it future proofs them a bit for different remakes and ports, like mobile etc?

 

[Exentryk]

 

[Isotropy]

God I wish Final Fantasy could have such a (seemingly) well-managed and low-fuss development cycle.

 

[Magicpaint]

I've watched the gameplay demo and it looks like automatic camera mode is basically like traditional turn based combat? But can you give direct commands to all party members (they only changed their tactics in the video)?

Yes.

Well...

DQII is ace!

 

[jiggle]

No job system or monster taming ya?

 

[killatopak]

Why does her breast look like a hanging ballsack.

 

[Isotropy]

They should offer voice acting DLC. You could think of it as the book on tape version.

Reading is something that is taken with great pride in Japan and dialog heavy RPGs are a part of that reading culture. You shouldn't expect voice acting in Dragon Quest.

You sound like an expert.

 

[Dice]

tfw you get a sick item and you can be hype because it doesn't have some stupid durability mechanic that will make it break after 3 fights.

 

[mao2]

Hori announced Dragon Quest Slime Controller for PS4. It's coming out on July 29 alongside DQXI for the price of 9,980yen (without tax).
http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031098/20170411056/

 

[Phenomenal Flea]

That Double Pack is really interesting! Has there been any other times where games on competing hardware have been sold together in an official bundle?
I would have imagined Nintendo and Sony wouldn't like it, but I guess I'm wrong.

( . . . I-I-I may have already preordered it)

 

[Philippo]

Yes.

So it can play just like every other DQ before X?
Oh baby traditional turn based goodness here i come!

 

[Isotropy]

Hori announced Dragon Quest Slime Controller for PS4. It's coming out on July 29 alongside DQXI for the price of 9,980yen (without tax).
http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031098/20170411056/

I remember the PS2 version of this for VIII! So cute...

 

[KtSlime]

You can read and listen to dialogue at the same time. They're not exclusive concepts.

Last DQ game I played had voice acting... and it's 2017 and on PS4 so I do have expectations of VO. Most people should.

The only DQ in Japan with voice acting is the re-release of DQ8 on 3DS, and many were confused as to why and thought the money could be better spent then hiring voice actors.

Voice acting is a waste of money. If they want to add voice acting DLC where you choose to buy it though, that would be a fine compromise.

 

[Jonneh3003]

Hori announced Dragon Quest Slime Controller for PS4. It's coming out on July 29 alongside DQXI for the price of 9,980yen (without tax).
http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031098/20170411056/

Yep I want that.

 

[Blobbers]

so the wheels have started turning. surely it wont be long now before we have game of the generation in our hands. early 2018 pls

 

[bigol]

Battle system, one battle

https://youtu.be/0xY43Wc8o4k?t=228

Another video, boss battle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LOiFtIjOA

It seems youonly control one character in a turn based combat system, other members are controlled by AI.

 

[SporeCrawler]

Battle system, one battle

https://youtu.be/0xY43Wc8o4k?t=228

Another video, boss battle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LOiFtIjOA

It seems youonly control one character in a turn based combat system, other members are controlled by AI.

wasnt there an option to control everybody in previous DQ games?

 

[Jonneh3003]

wasnt there an option to control everybody in previous DQ games?

You could customise it how you like, they could be AI or you could control everyone.

 

[AgentOtaku]

I literally gave a big ass grin when I saw that dude's shimmy animation (^____^)

Can't wait for this.... whenever it is :/

 

[Goldmund]

The 3DS version looks awesome.

 

[bigol]

You could customise it how you like, they could be AI or you could control everyone.

So, can you choose to take direct control like in previous Dragon Quest?

 

[PancakeBurglar]

I hope the wait for the localization isn't too long, game looks great.

 

[Jonneh3003]

So, can you choose to take direct control like in previous Dragon Quest?

Oh no I don't know, I was just explaining that previous Dragon Quest games allowed you to do that.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

PS4 Version gives me so much life. Old school rpg digs.

 

[jiggle]

So, can you choose to take direct control like in previous Dragon Quest?

 

[u_neek]

Two years from announcement to release. Well done, SE!

Oh, and the PS4 version looks fantastic!

 

[Exentryk]

The PS4 version looks fantastic!

The 3DS version looks awesome.

 

[Shadow Ranger]

That Double Pack is really interesting! Has there been any other times where games on competing hardware have been sold together in an official bundle?
I would have imagined Nintendo and Sony wouldn't like it, but I guess I'm wrong.

( . . . I-I-I may have already preordered it)

Kingdom Hearts Trinity Collection. Had the PS2 games + GBA Chain of Memories included. Was a nice set.

This DQXI set looks nice too. Tempted to pre order.

 

[Mediking]

Cool looking moment that also shows how the PS4 version looks plastic as hell sometimes.

 

[Scrawnton]

I look forward to playing this in 2019.

 

[Exentryk]

 

[bigol]

Cool,so there is an option. I didn't really remember DQVIII having the AI controlled or direct control option.

 

[Jcgamer60]

PS4 version looks fantastic

 

[LordKano]

While the PS4 version looks like the way to go (and I'm surprised to say that since I was pretty down on the artstyle when they first revealed it), they really didn't cheap out on the 3DS one. It might be one of the best looking 3DS game.

I'll buy any version coming to the west anyway.

 

[silva1991]

PS4 version is a beast.

She doesn't mess around.

 

[The Greek Freak]

I really wish they would just sell me a garbagely google translated version at release instead of localized in 2059.

 

[Nuno Pinto]

Turn base combat system

Is there any point in moving the character in combat with the other system?

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Turn base combat system

Is there any point in moving the character in combat with the other system?

I'm still left with questions on that. Is it just to walk around? The enemy didn't move or flinch at all in the demo when he walked behind him in combat, like what's the difference?

 

[Exentryk]

Turn base combat system

Is there any point in moving the character in combat with the other system?

I read that DQX's movement in battle allows back attacks, running out of range of AOEs, etc. (feel free to correct me here), so hopefully DQXI might also have these aspects.

 

[JimPanzer]

I really wish they would just sell me a garbagely google translated version at release instead of localized in 2059.

you can do that with you phone if you want to

 

[brinstar]

Oh hell yeah, way sooner than I thought. I definitely want to play both versions.

 

[Red Liquorice]

Hori announced Dragon Quest Slime Controller for PS4. It's coming out on July 29 alongside DQXI for the price of 9,980yen (without tax).
http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031098/20170411056/

I know they did them for previous consoles, does anyone have any experience of how they feel to hold (especially for a long time!)

 

[nelsonroyale]

So it can play just like every other DQ before X?
Oh baby traditional turn based goodness here i come!

Yangus is the best.

 

[Nuno Pinto]

I read that DQX's movement in battle allows back attacks, running out of range of AOEs, etc. (feel free to correct me here), so hopefully DQXI might also have these aspects.

Yeah that's what I'm wondering. If it's indeed like that then playing as a turn based system with the 4 characters in a line is not ideal.

Hoping that it isn't the case here, rather have a combat system like DQVIII.

 

[Hero]

This game looks great on both systems.

 

[Exentryk]

Yeah that's what I'm wondering. If it's indeed like that then playing as a turn based system with the 4 characters in a line is not ideal.

Hoping that it isn't the case here, rather have a combat system like DQVIII.

Yeah, it would appear free-movement would offer more advantages than auto-camera mode, but let's see once we get all the details.

 

[Magicpaint]

If free movement is more than just a cosmetic thing then it will be very interesting to see if it'll be balanced accordingly. I also wonder if you change between battle modes on the fly?

Edit: Also I've finally figured out what other game the 3DS overworld reminds me of! Ni No Kuni.

 

[Exentryk]

If free movement is more than just a cosmetic thing then it will be very interesting to see if it'll be balanced accordingly. I also wonder if you change between battle modes on the fly?

They switched modes outside of combat in the stream. You most likely won't be able to switch them during combat.