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[Labadal]

Cool if true, but also arguably the worst Dragon Quest game.

Commence with the arguments

I give that title to Dragon Quest IX.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Uh, Torneko Taloon is awesome, sir. He basically is an NPC that you happen to play as, a merchant family man that saves the day with his good business skills. Plus he's the guy that started the entire Mystery Dungeon series.

As for DQ7 remake, that's a little odd. Besides the original trilogy and iOS ports, it's actually the most recent game in the series to get remade (the 2015 3DS remake) so it'd be weird to get another remake of it.

I'd rather them just go in order. No reason why they can't remake 4 or 5 in HD2D next. Those are both more popular than 7 anyway.

3DS is an outdated system, there's actually a ton of jrpgs stuck there that need modern releases.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

As far as I know, The PS2 remake of DQV was never released outside of Japan so it's lesser known.

There's a fan translation, works great on PCSX2. I would like to see that one get a modern release as well though, even if its just a port of the PS2 version, holds up really well.

 

[yogaflame]

One of my favorite RPG game. But I enjoyed DQ8 more than DQ7.

 

[amigastar]

I loved the game on 3DS. Amazing music and i don't say that often for Soundtracks.

 

[DreamcastSkies]

Okay, buddy. I'll give Dragon Quest XI another try.

I think XI is incredible but no game is for everybody.

 

[Guerilla Munch]

it's modern Square, so all the characters will be tall lanky metrosexuals in Banana Republic outfits with laughably cringe dialogue and voice acting

 

[Hudo]

it's modern Square, so all the characters will be tall lanky metrosexuals in Banana Republic outfits with laughably cringe dialogue and voice acting

I don't think Nomura has anything to do with Dragon Quest (thank God).

 

[amigastar]

I'm curious when we will get infos on Dragon Quest XII. I hope it's not in development hell.

 

[Seyken]

These cowards need to free Dragon Quest VIII from the PS2 and 3DS clutches.

 

[Labadal]

I'm curious when we will get infos on Dragon Quest XII. I hope it's not in development hell.

It's in development hell.

 

[Hudo]

The most annoying part of Square Enix ignoring the existence of DQ9 is that some years ago, there was an interview with Yuji Horii and Akihiro Hino (Level-5, the guys who did the original DQ9) joking around about a DQ9 remake. And I totally took that as a hint because no way Square Enix PR would let this happen otherwise.

Fuck everyone. And fuck me.

 

[StereoVsn]

The game is alright, it as other said, the choice to remake VII over say V or VI is puzzling.

VIII would require bigger budget for a true Remake, IMO, hence their reluctance. That said, it should be by far the one to drive sales so who the hell knows what SE is thinking.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

it's modern Square, so all the characters will be tall lanky metrosexuals in Banana Republic outfits with laughably cringe dialogue and voice acting

Nah dude this is Dragon Quest. That means it'll combine heavy subject matter and pervy humor with characters + writing that belong in a cartoon show aimed at 8-year-olds.

 

[Metnut]

Most underrated game in the series. Can't wait to see what they do with it.

If this game wasn't released in the US originally it would be better thought of.

 

[amigastar]

Nah dude this is Dragon Quest. That means it'll combine heavy subject matter and pervy humor with characters + writing that belong in a cartoon show aimed at 8-year-olds.

That's because it's heavy relying on memories playing the game when you were 8 years old. These games haven't changed much so it speaks to your nostalgia.
Also Dragon Quest games are feel good rpgs so the writing is light.

 

[DreamcastSkies]

VIII would require bigger budget for a true Remake, IMO, hence their reluctance. That said, it should be by far the one to drive sales so who the hell knows what SE is thinking.

I think many VIII fans don't even want a full remake, just a way to play it on modern consoles. Remember back in the PS360 era where HD remasters were more of a thing? Simple ports of PS2 games just ran in high definition. I feel like DQ8 having its PS2 assets and art style, just in high definition with the 3DS additions (no random enemy encounters, the additional party members, etc) is want VIII fans really want. If S-E is feeling ambitious and would consider a full-blown remake of VIII, I'm open to the idea, I just don't think the game needs that.

 

[jshackles]

Honestly surprised by all the hate for IX here. I thought that game was lovely. I also enjoyed X Offline, which had a similar art style, though changing the interface from the dual screen setup to single screen would definitely take some work.

 

[Hudo]

Honestly surprised by all the hate for IX here. I thought that game was lovely. I also enjoyed X Offline, which had a similar art style, though changing the interface from the dual screen setup to single screen would definitely take some work.

IX was great. I like it more than V.

 

[Hyet]

The 3DS remake was already good design wise, fixing the original Game issues. They should justbupgrade the graphics and it would be perfect.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Honestly surprised by all the hate for IX here. I thought that game was lovely. I also enjoyed X Offline, which had a similar art style, though changing the interface from the dual screen setup to single screen would definitely take some work.

Probably one of the best Dragon Quests. You start as Hero...forced to become a Zero....and slowly get back to Hero again. Probably one of my favorite stories.

Personally if there was ever a time to bring DQIX back it would be for PC or Switch 2. Since DQIX could be played solo if you wanted to but really shined with playing online with friends.

 

[Poppinfresh]

The 3DS remake was already good design wise, fixing the original Game issues. They should justbupgrade the graphics and it would be perfect.

The 3DS version is perfectly playable via emulator, if anyone is interested. Works great on Steam Deck or PC.

I gotta assume that they are using the 3DS version as the basis for the remake, since it not only looks decent, it includes a bunch of QoL stuffl, including cutting down the slog at the start of the game.

DQIX probably deserves a remake before this one, but there's a bunch of online stuff with that game that would need to be implemented if they were going to do it right. I'd also like to see them bring over the PS2 version of DQV at some point too.

Also, DQVII releasing in 2026 probably means we won't see DQXII in 2026, unless this releases early in the year and DQXII is a late year release.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Awesome game, but poorly paced and very long winded.

 

[Sorcerer]

I swear, they will remake every DQ game multiple times before they even consider doing something with DQ 9...

Sounds a lot like Atlus. Maybe they should trade games to remake just out of sheer boredom.

Get to Dragon Quest 8 sometime before 2030.

Atlus while on the remake train, remake Persona 1 and 2 and bring over that OG Xbox Shin Megami game (9) that never got out of Japan. Why hasn't Microsoft hit Atlus up to bring that over to Gamepass? Sounds like a no-brainer.