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Guys, DQ VIII just hit the App Store. No joke.

If I didn’t already have my PS2 copy I’d be all over this.

This is the first DQ game outside of Japan in years. I hope they start bringing other stuff over. Like I-II-III mobile, or VII 3DS, or any of the 3DS Monsters games, or even X maybe.

Also I really need to start playing V again.

EDIT: It’s on Android too! Google Play Store link

I’m still waiting for that Dragon Quest VII 3DS remake to be released here. Still waiting, Squenix. E3’s right around the corner. Don’t let me down…

Hey, my phone can play it. Maybe I’ll give this a go.

Apparently, it’s based on the Japanese version, and doesn’t have voice acting or orchestrated music. A bit of a loss since we won’t be hearing Yangus prattle on about Th’ Guv.

Here’s hoping that the DQ1 mobile port is on its way, too.

It’s not a perfect port by any means. There’s a lot of frame rate and slowdown issues, and the fact that it’s based on the Japanese version is probably going to be a no-sell for a lot of people. It really isn’t the same when you’re not hearing Yangus going off about the guv.

That being said, I’m actually growing to like this version more and more because there are a lot of things it does right. For instance, there’s an auto-run feature that lets you automatically move while you change directions via the camera. Actually, the touch controls in general are actually quite spectacular and I’ve barely had to fight with them at all. There’s also the added convenience of being able to save almost anywhere, as well as an auto-save backup in case something does go wrong like getting a phone call.

I will admit: I was quick to judge it at first because it’s a mobile game. And we all think all mobile games are evil, especially for a $20 “Square Enix Premium” price tag. But the more I play it, the more I realize this is a step in the right direction. There’s no forced social media features, no in-app purchases, and no data-eating DRM like many other mobile RPG ports have been infamous for. It’s not a complete butchering of the original artwork like the mobile Final Fantasy “remakes” have been. This is the legit, full game experience that the mobile market needs. Hell, I tend to forget that I’m even playing this on my phone sometimes, because I’m not getting reminders to post my progress on Facebook or to purchase more game time.

I paid $20 for this mobile port and I do not regret it. It may not be the definitive version of Dragon Quest VIII, but I’d gladly see more smartphone games go in this direction.

Despite how much I despise phone games, I’m buying this. The series needs more attention outside of Japan.

BlueDrago:

Guys, DQ VIII just hit the App Store. No joke.

If I didn’t already have my PS2 copy I’d be all over this.

This is the first DQ game outside of Japan in years. I hope they start bringing other stuff over. Like I-II-III mobile, or VII 3DS, or any of the 3DS Monsters games, or even X maybe.

Also I really need to start playing V again.

EDIT: It’s on Android too! Google Play Store link

Wow, that`s amazing! I can`t believe they ported it to ios! And they say they can`t port ff7 pfft…

Yeah, I guess. I really wanna play it, though.

Maybe I’m just an old codger but I don’t get the appeal of playing an MMO on a handheld anyway.

SgtMettool:

Maybe I’m just an old codger but I don’t get the appeal of playing an MMO on a handheld anyway.

It’s for people that don’t have the time to sit down and play.

Can someone recommend me another one to play? I’ve nearly beaten 9, and I’m at the final sequence in 1, so I’m looking for another good one to play. Any suggestions?

Alright: I’ll look into those three! Thanks!

Dragon Quest 8 is one of my favorite games. It has tons of content and amazing music with perfect voice acting.

Go clock in 120+ hours into it right now. Go do it please.

1. Dragon Quest was the very first JRPG. Everything from Final Fantasy to EarthBound owes their existence to this. (In fact, Final Fantasy was conceived as a competitor to DQ!)
2. Lead Artist is Akira Toriyama, better known for his manga and later anime series Dragon Ball. The soundtrack is great as well!
3. Unlike Final Fantasy, which constantly reinvented itself, Dragon Quest mostly stuck to its roots as time went on. You might find that refreshing.
4. I love the class/skill systems these games can have. Really in-depth.
5. There’s this undeniable charm that the games exude. Take the mascot enemy for instance.
   
   Who can say no to that face?

Earthbound without the rolling damage. It’s the epitome of basic turn-based combat. Very simple, but few series do it as well as Dragon Quest.

DQ is one of those series that it doesn’t matter which one you start with. But I’ll give you the low down on each one:

I, II, and III are commonly called the Erdrick Trilogy, since they deal with the Legendary Hero Erdrick (called Loto or Roto in Japan) and his descendants. It’s commonly agreed upon that the NES versions haven’t aged very well, and later ports (for the Game Boy Color, Super Famicom, Wii, and App Store) improve upon them anyway, so I’d go for those. Sadly, only the NES and Game Boy Color versions have made it outside of Japan, though there’s still hope (however faint) for the Mobile version. It’s probably easiest to emulate them, and for that I’d recommend a Fan Translation of the Super Famicom versions. III is the best of the bunch with its highly customizable party.

IV, V, and VI are called the Zenithian trilogy. They are not as closely linked as I – III, but they do share a superior race of beings called Zenithians. It doesn’t matter what order you play these in. It’s a lot easier to track down a legal copy of these games than the Erdrick trilogy, since they were all released for DS a few years back. It’s especially recommended you play V. It’s frequently lauded as the best in the series. (Don’t miss out on IV or VI though!)

The games started getting standalone stories with VII. This game is huge. Howlongtobeat.com currently has this title sitting at 104 hours for the main story alone. It recently got a 3DS remake… which is currently Japan-only. Good luck finding the PS1 version for a good price…

VIII is probably the easiest to get right now. It just got a Mobile version released over here! You can get the links at the top of the page. However, you might prefer the PS2 version, which has higher quality music and voice acting. Whatever you decide, don’t let this masterpiece slip by!

IX for the DS is the one that I am most familiar with, since it’s the only one I’ve beaten. It has a strong multiplayer focus, and brings back the highly customizable party from III. The fact that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shut down recently means that you might be locked out from a lot of post-game quests, though. There might be a workaround though.

X is an MMO for Wii, Wii U, PC, and Android, with a 3DS version on the way. It’s also currently Japan only, with no sign of localization.

You might also enjoy some spinoffs like the Dragon Quest Monsters series or Rocket Slime. You can also see Dragon Quest characters in Fortune Street.

Good news for those wanting to import Dragon Quest X. They recently removed the IP block, meabing you no longer need to use a vpn in order to play

If you want to try the game, there is a trial version available to dl. It lets you play theough the offline introduction as well as level up to level 20 the online portion

Where’s I? That’s been out in Japan for a while now…

Maybe theyll save 1 2 and 3 so they can hype them up together.

i swear this thread was called dragon quest a minute ago

Dragon Quest I is out on mobile next month!!!

They also have plans to release at least II and III over here as well!

A lot of people would stop at the word “Mobile”

Not me. Not for Dragon Quest. Day 1 buy.

Unless it’s a terrible port.

This is very good. Very good indeed.

Square Enix admits they just don’t think enough people want Dargon Quest VII for the 3DS to justify the cost (re)localizing it.

Even more news! Square-Enix is looking to localize more of the Rocket Slime games due to fan feedback. It’s a smorgasbord of Dragon Quest news this week!

Heads up, there’s a typo in the title.

It should say “Dargon WARRIOR.”

this is america etc.