Gawk at the Dragon Quest VIII Promotional Poster and Screens

I'm still hopeful and also still hopeful that we will get DS/3DS versions of DQ I-III as well because controls on tablets don't suit the games at all

I really need to get into Dragon Quest again. I've only played IX, but that was really enjoyable and I spent many hours on it. It would be nice for them to localise this version.

Come on SE, I know you want my money and you know what I want (right?).

Dragon Quest VIII happens to be the only game in the entire Dragon Quest series I've actually played. I didn't really get to far, and while I didn't find it amazing per say, I did have fun with it. Perhaps if it does get released over here, and next year is a light year for 3DS game releases, I may consider picking it up.

That said, from what I've heard there have already been a couple of Dragon Quest remakes for the 3DS that have not come out of Japan, so it's not something I should expect. Still, would be nice for the fans of the series for this game to be the exception and get a worldwide release.

Just recently started playing some of the DS Dragon Quest games and am really enjoying them, so I hope this 3DS one will make it here to the UK!

@FullbringIchigo
Yes, getting 1-3 for the 3DS would be great. I played through 1 and 2 on an emulator, but did not have the time to play through the third one yet. But considering that porting those to the 3ds would be extra work, which square enix does not consider profitable for the western market any longer and unnecessary for JP after they released those games quite "recently" for the Wii I don't see that happening. The amount of people who did not play this on an emulator, bought it on android/iOs and is willing to spend the extra cash for the 3DS must be very small. (I would though (^_^) would be nice to have an official version of 1-3 next to my copies of 4-6+9 (DS), and 8 (PS2).

I don't see me buying this for the 3DS, as I rather play it on the big screen. And I doubt it will look as pretty as it did in that version. I am curious though, if they will add the voice over that was only available in the western release. If not the PS2 would remain the definitive version. But on second thought... I guess I have to buy it just to show support and increase the chance for future western releases of DQ games. ... ok, I will buy it and put on the shelf, but I would rather spend my money on a copy of DQVII for the PlayStation (I don't think we will see a western release of the 3DS version).

I think it's quite possible this will be localised. I don't know if the 3DS can do the original game's visuals justice but the addition of new party members and scenarios sounds nice.

Meanwhile in north america and europe we still haven't got any. I hope there is a localization for them so anyone can enjoy.

Why is this not getting localized (or taking so long) there is already an English and French version out for the PS2 so it shouldn't be too difficult.

Kinda hope it at least has New 3DS Features, though, because those screens look quite a bit worse than the original. Especially in the draw distance...one of the cool things about the game was just how big the world was, and you could see it no matter how far away you were. Doesn't look like that'll be the case here....

I still have my copy of the PS2 version that I haven't played yet. Darn you, backlog!

@ekreig

Spoiler: They wont.

Square Enix are a bunch of idiots, and think that releasing Dragon Quest games in the West is no longer viable, despite the translation already existing and an eShop only release being possible to remove all risk.

This being the same company by the way that released Bravely Default, and despite selling worse than many other Dragon Quest games, will continue to release its sequels over here.

Really want to play VIII on 3DS. One of my favorite games ever. And I still hope VII is localized too. It'll happen.

This game alongside Dark Could 1 & 2 were my favorite titles for the PS2. Please Level-5 and/or SquEnix, share the love!

@Ninty4thewin DQIX is already available on the original DS in the US.

I've attempted to play a couple of DQ games but DQ8 is definitely my favourite. I wish they'd localise it already. Why can't Nintendo help them like they did DQ IX?

A western release would make my juices flow.

Nintendo should help SquareEnix localize Dragon Quest X for the Wii U.
The Wii U needs more third party games!!!

I have a lot of money laying around just for Dragon Quest VII & VIII but it seems Square Enix doesn't want them. Why SQUARE ENIX?

@sevignator
After playing Dark Cloud 2, a lot of other PS2 rpgs just don't matter to me anymore, heheh. Spheda was great, building the Ridepod was amazing, and the dungeons and town building are pretty neat (dungeons improved over the first game for sure, but I liked the town building more in the first Dark Cloud just because the pieces were custom to that town and so were the people).

shakes fist at Nintendo and Square Enix bring this to North America!! We love Dragon quest too, so come on already! I really loved Dragon quest 8 on ps2, do give is some Dragon quest goodness already!!!!

If they make a push just a bit like capcon did with monster hunter, the franchise could see a modest revival over here in the west.

@Geonjaha I would love to play these games but yeah I don't have any expectations whatsoever.

I don't think they are idiots. DQ is simply not very popular in the west enough to invest in translation and locallization specially with huge games like these.

I hope I am wrong though.

@minotaurgamer
Bravely Default sold worse than even the best selling Dragon Quest games though, and that's the game that made SE rethink the viability of more traditional games. So the popularity argument doesn't work, its a double-standard, towards one of their biggest franchises no less.

They could make the series work over here, just look at Monster Hunter, Tales of, or any other niche series. They just don't want to put the effort in. DQIX sold a combined 1.28mil., they should be able to top that.

I would love a remake. Even better a whole new dragon quest in 3ds. That would sell like gangbusters I'm sure.

Please! Please! Please! Localize these games. Has anyone started a petition yet? There is no reason to hold out on either VII or VIII heck Dragon Quest X is a system seller for Wii-U or 3DS. A real shame if Europe and North America don't get these titles. Don't hold your breath though. Square Enix has been acting very strangely. I think DQ would outsell Bravely Default just for the fact that they are better games.

@Windy

In what universe would X be a system seller outside of Japan? It would be an MMO of a niche franchise. Even if there weren't sub fees...

I doubt VII or VIII would move that many 3DSs either. You're over estimating the popularity of the franchise In the West.

This isn't to say that they (well, VII and VIII) shouldn't be released here, but you need to keep your expectations in check.

If this doesn't come to the US or Europe...shame on Square Enix. Like...almost everything is done already!!! What would be the issue?

And I am SICK of hearing the "Dragon Quest isn't popular here"... Dragon Quests 8 and 9 have sold over 1.2 million each outside of Japan. Much more than the 200-400K of Dragon Warrior VII (2000).

Games like Bravely Default, Shin Megami Tensei, etc. get released and sell way worse than main stream Dragon Quest titles. Square Enix hasn't given Dragon Quest enough time to become popular. They give us the crappy ports and remakes but the games that could actually make Dragon Quest sell...(Dragon Quest VII, X, Monsters 1&2 3DS) they won't even give them a chance. Dragon Quest VII would sell well on 3DS in the US if they give it a decent marketing campaign. Dragon Quest X in a way, revolutionized MMORPGs in the sense that a story was present for your to progress through. I think it could have been a sleeper hit in the US but they just don't give Dragon Quest a chance to prove itself.

Game is already localized so they'd be foolish to not bring it over to western territories. This is also my favorite DQ title outside of 5 and 6 and had a great time with it 10 years ago. Hope it comes over!

@retro_player_22. If you are a real retro player with money you could afford a new Ps2 and. A new Dragon quest 8 game from,Amazon dummy

I've given up. Squenix is too lazy to hire a freelance fan group to translate text to an official western release (and of course, this one and VII are ALREADY TRANSLATED so no excuses are feasible) so we will be forced to wait until a reliable 3DS flash cart is created and patch an English translation to the rom, and they have only themselves to blame for losing out on the potential to make money and western fans happy.

It's Tomodatchi Collection all over again, but at least my dabbling with that rom got me interested to buy Tomodatchi Life, which I did! Don't get me wrong, YES I can play VII and VIII right now on my PS2, but I am a lot more comfortable playing all of my RPG's on handhelds now and I would prefer if Squenix would stop jerking us around like this.

@Zombie_Barioth but yet bravely default out sold final fantasy 13-3

@ljinkakidd Games like Bravely Default, Shin Megami Tensei, etc. get released and sell way worse than main stream Dragon Quest titles... but yet those games out sell the recent crappy final fantasy games I expect 13-4 aka 15 to flop big time

@rockman_zero
Yep, although that speaks more to the FFXIII trilogy's qualities than Bravely Default's.

I don't think FFXV will have that problem though, since its basically FF Versus XIII re-branded, which people have actually been eagerly anticipating. It doesn't seem to have much of anything to do with FFXIII either, besides the universe its set in, so if it flops it won't be because of those games.