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Dragon Quest VIII 3DS - review thread
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I played through 8 on the PS2. Easily one of my favorite DQ games. I was just more excited for 7 initially because it was completely new to me, I had never played it.
hurricanes
Member
Didn't come in to expect lots of VII hate. I actually like VII better than the more conventional VIII. VIII do have a clearer story and better character development though. So to each of their own.
Megalosaro
Banned
Ruff and Maribel are two of the best chars in the series.
Purple Cheeto
Member
Not even close. DQ7 is the pinnacle of the DQ formula. DQ8 is a step down in many ways and a step in a decidedly non DQ direction in many others.
I like both of them but for different reasons. They're very charming games.
Pancake Mix
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In my view Jessica and Yangus are the two best characters in the series period. Maribel is fantastic though, I agree.
Megalosaro
Banned
Yangus is cool, but I thought both Jessica and Angelo were pretty weak.
I don't get how people can think this - Yangus is so one dimensional.
oh i'm a distrusting brute type, oy guvna.
Bitanator
Member
That is why, he is like a bulldog, cannot help but love him
Velcro Fly
Member
DQ1-9 combined on my phone and 3DS
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
Are DQ1, 2, and 3 on the 3DS VC? I'm tempted to get them just have the first 9 games all in one place.
Bitanator
Member
I'm coming for you... DQ VII is one of the most memorable experiences a hardcore jrpg fan can experience, like the ultimate love letter to snes era rpgs. Some of the scenarios are the best in the genre and the towns people from the past/future bridge together such a fantastic narrative. Most people just will not have the time to fully engage with the game and it is a shame because it is truly a special experience
I think the characters are great in VII but I feel the flow in it is bad, I love the episodic segementrd stories but it was all obviously at the sacrifice of a bigger picture, its painfully obvious at how vague the ending sequences are to wrap everything up. A very classic RPG, scratched my itch but it overstayed its welcome.
I feel VIII is JUST right.
Velcro Fly
Member
VeteranGamer
Banned
isnt this also coming out for ps4?
MikeE21286
Member
I'm not done with DQ VII!! :/
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
People are in for a treat loved my first DQ8 experience with this remake.
Aside from the menus being terrible it was probably the most charming game I played since Ni no Kuni it also is gameplay wise more polished in my opinion. Well maybe not that special given it builds on the formula that made it great to begin with.
Aside from the menus being terrible it was probably the most charming game I played since Ni no Kuni it also is gameplay wise more polished in my opinion. Well maybe not that special given it builds on the formula that made it great to begin with.
VII was meant to be for DQ purists who love changing classes and grinding more. DQVIII was created more for casual people to gwt into the DQ series. They have fixed characters, with their own spells to learn, more sidequests and of course the fun alchemy pot to create your own items, weapons, etc. You won't be disappointed with VIII.
Sadly no
. You can play DQ I - III on IOS/Android though. Hoping SE gives us DQ I -III remix via SNES VC on 3DS though. One can hope Megalosaro
Banned
It could be good. Didn't run the best on my cell
randomengine
Banned
Nope. Nintendo only.
I can't wait for this game. I wasted my childhood on Final Fantasy when I should have been playing Dragon Quest.
I played the beginning of IX and that's it. I am so happy they removed random encounters. I love the Chrono design of visible monsters.
This.
I don't remember much of BoF1 and I enjoyed BoF2, but I prefer the later games (Dragon Quarter is my favourite).
tryptobphan
Member
I'm definitely in the minority, but I loved the game on iOS. Is it the worst version of DQ8? Yes. But it has some things going for it.
First of all, I've played it on an iPhone 5S, iPod Touch whatever it was from 2014, and iPhone 6S currently.
It doesn't always run smoothly as framerate isn't smooth at 30 fps or anything like that, but definitely playable. The music is also midi instead of the orchestrated PS2 version and there is no voice acting.
So why do I like it? The game is in portrait mode, so you hold the phone upward like when you're normally using your iPhone and can play with just one hand. There is an auto-run feature so the main character just moves until you tell him to stop and you move the camera around bey swiping so the character runs in that direction. It works beautifully and makes playing it very easy. I also set the game to use the AI (every DQ game has this, not just the iOS versions) to make random battles go by without me selecting every attack (though you can make everything manual if you wish). It also has instant alchemy results instead of waiting for a certain amount of steps like in the PS2 version.
So again, it's the worst version of DQ8, but it's still DQ8 and it's amazing. I loved it on the PS2 and iOS. I'm sure I'll love it on the 3DS as well. If you don't have a means to play it on any other system, then I'd heartily recommend the iOS version.
What changes are you talking about?
How are the graphics on the 3DS version?
From what I've seen, I much prefer the PS2 version, the 3DS version somehow seems like its like somewhere between N64 and a PS2 in terms of quality.
The reviews don't really mention or make a comparison to the PS2 version except for some QoL improvements. The God is a Geek review even said the 3DS version is improved on the PS2 which I just can't see. Anyone care to comment on the graphics between the two?
From what I've seen, I much prefer the PS2 version, the 3DS version somehow seems like its like somewhere between N64 and a PS2 in terms of quality.
The reviews don't really mention or make a comparison to the PS2 version except for some QoL improvements. The God is a Geek review even said the 3DS version is improved on the PS2 which I just can't see. Anyone care to comment on the graphics between the two?
If you want the best looking version, stick with the PS2. But the QoL improvements are a big deal for this title, especially faster battles.
Yeah my PS2 copy is sealed currently (and in another country). The graphics and performance would have to be significantly better for me to open it now that its been sealed for so long.
I think the no random battles is pretty huge though so im leaning towards getting the 3DS version at the same time, i have way too many 50+ hr games on my hands right now....
Jonneh3003
Banned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqAuS38Rlj8&t=141s
It looks good as a whole but it doesn't quite capture the detail of the PS2 version. DQ8 on PS2 is still one of the most attractive games of all time, the 3DS version isn't.
Do you value presentation more or gameplay more? Base your purchase off that.
Yes I remember watching a bit of this a few months ago when i was trying to decide to buy it or not!
The PS2 game gets all the colours right for me more than anything. Everything in the 3DS game looks more red/orangeish and basically more saturated. The texture work is also not as sharp.
The charm is all there though.
Still even if I play the PS2 version, I may not like all the random battles so I guess its the 3DS version for me...
I haven't play Dragon Quarter in over ten years. I hated that D-Ratio stuff and looking it over on GameFAQs, the requirements for the 1/4 D-Ratio is ridiculous. I did like the battle system and the story setting though. However, I detest playing games over again and again just to get the full story....
Dakhil
Member
Dragon Quest VIII receives its first score of 7 from Metro, bringing down the overall score to 86 and 85 on Metacritic and OpenCritic, respectively.
But on a brighter note, Wffctech gave Dragon Quest VIII a score of 8.5/10.
I believe you can recruit Morrie and Red around 3/4 into the game, but I could be wrong.
But on a brighter note, Wffctech gave Dragon Quest VIII a score of 8.5/10.
I believe you can recruit Morrie and Red around 3/4 into the game, but I could be wrong.
I would have liked to have those improvements back on PS2.
DQ8 was my first DQ8 but it is by far the game I like the least in the mainline series.
Slow battles, main quest is too long and the random encounters were annoying in the biggest dungeons.
After playing DQ Heroes, I'm not sure I can go back to traditional DQ games. Maybe I'll try XI though.
DQ8 was my first DQ8 but it is by far the game I like the least in the mainline series.
Slow battles, main quest is too long and the random encounters were annoying in the biggest dungeons.
After playing DQ Heroes, I'm not sure I can go back to traditional DQ games. Maybe I'll try XI though.
kunonabi
Member
dog food, arm stab
Pancake Mix
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Not exactly review related, but if you'll forgive me,
http://dragonquest.nintendo.com/dq8/
NOA's full website is up, and it's beautiful. Check it out, especially if you were on the fence.
Edit: Okay, I see exactly what you did in the banner
http://dragonquest.nintendo.com/dq8/
NOA's full website is up, and it's beautiful. Check it out, especially if you were on the fence.
Edit: Okay, I see exactly what you did in the banner
That's a really nice looking website with all the information a DQ8 newcomer could ever need, I'll add a link to the OP. Thanks for sharing!
Bought dq7 based on reviews and gafs good word. Got burned so hard on it, game is one of most boring I have ever played, 15 hours in and still no classes. now I'm convinced dragon quest is really not for me. Which is sad. Maybe I'll pick it up in a few months or a year when price has dropped and less risk.
Do you need classes? Because DQ8 doesn't have any. Most DQs don't. That's not really what it's all about. If slow is what you don't like, then DQ probably isn't for you. They're all slow. (Although 7 is the slowest)
Dakhil
Member
I'm guessing in terms of progression since the player needs to do a good deal of grinding to progress without too much difficulty when playing Dragon Quest games in general. But then again, I could be wrong.