Dragon Quest VIII hits the 3DS in Japan on August 27th, and to build on the already intense interest for the game in its homeland, Jump magazine has delivered some more details.
The most striking addition is that the game will feature a brand-new ending. There isn't a lot more detail than that, but Jump does add that it will contain "surprise developments," "an angry King Clavius," and "a sad protagonist."
The other big news is that there's a post-game dungeon to tackle once the dust has settled and you've finished the main game. Dubbed The Ultimate Trial, this exclusive dungeon features mysterious purple chests for you to pillage. If that sounds like a euphemism for something else, then don't blame us.
Dragon Quest VIII is a port of the PlayStation 2 game of the same name, and features other improvements such as full voice acting, an orchestral score, quicker battles, a new boss and an extra dungeon in the main quest.
Here's the scan from Jump magazine:
[source perfectly-nintendo.com]
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Whoa, now I'm sure it's not just a remake.
Now bring it to the west, Atlus alone isn't enough for this young man's thirst for adventure!
I'd be more enthusiastic if I knew the game was coming to the west. If it was it would be at the top of my most wanted list.
I really, really want this, surely they wouldn't leave us without this gem?
3DS Version Of Dragon Quest VIII To Feature No Beginning in the West.
Why am I looking at this while there is a splatfest going on? I'm letting team marshmallow down!
I never liked JRPG until I played Dragon Quest 9 on the DS. Now I am playing Bravely Default and waiting for the new Dragon Quest 11 to come! Old school turn based RPG is so comforting, unlike many, grinding is therapeutic to me.
... you ever wake up on Christmas Eve and think it is Christmas? (cue Charlie Brown theme)
@vitalemrecords - Splatfest doesn't start for another 15 hours.
"full voice acting, an orchestral score"
Why do they bother w/ that stuff on the 3DS, the 2DS only has mono sound. Why can't Wii U get some fully voice acted games?!?!?
Played this when it released on PS2, it was a great game. It' also the only DQ game I've ever played so I can't compare it to the others, but I have played all the FF and Level 5 home console JRPGS and this 1 was up there. I might even play it again on Wii U w/ those improvements, but not on 3DS.
It will be criminal if this game does not get a western release.
I gotta finish 7 first! Need more free time!
@rjejr
Pleeeeeeze don't incite them to take away what little we 3ds owners are getting! I am so hoping this gets localised in my lifetime.
Here's what I don't get: so many Wii U owners go on and on about how they can play on the controller whilst the family watches tv. Yet they don't want to play games on a handheld. It makes no sense to my admittedly addled brain. DQ IX s amazing on the 3ds as are the others in the series that are available. I'm not being snarky, I just don't understand the reasoning.
...if Marle got some work done
@k8sMum - In my defense, I never play anything on the GMaepad alone, the screen is too small for me. I've tried, but ti doesn' w ork. I think it's actually more the resoltuion than the size, my 7" tablet is fine, I'm on it all the time, I think it's 720p. The GMaepad is just a tiny blur.
It'd awesome to see them putting plenty of effort into this instead of just porting the game. I've only played IX, but will get this if it's released in the West.
Please let this come to North America!
A sad protagonist... Squall 2.0 confirmed? Not a fan of Square's emo-centric post 1997 trend of protagonists.
@Nintendian I wholeheartedly agree. I LOVE grinding, because it satisfies my OCD tendencies.
@rjejr The day 3DS games get crippled by the 2DS is the day I dread seeing most. There are a lot more 3DS and ups in the wild than there are 2DS's from what I've seen.
@Hitokage Question - what will the US get first, new regular 3DS or new 2DS? I figure they have to release one or the other for the holidays, can't sell both old models next to the new 3DS XL for the holidays. 2DS deserves NFC for the amiibo and the thumbstick if the US is never getting the new regular 3DS.
@k8sMum For me the reason while I prefer gamepad to 3ds is screen is bigger, hand placement is more comfortable and I still have the option for the big screen. Plus I don't want to sit home and play a handheld as sitting in that position is uncomfortable for long gaming sessions to me.
Still I love my 3dses and play them daily but I would offer my left eye for Nintendo to make a 3ds player attachment for the wiiu.
Please bring this over here Square Enix, I have a stash of money I want to give you.
I think I'm getting sick of all the Dragon Quest news not featuring localisation news. This ending mentioned is probably just a bad ending that anyone can guess if they played the original. But still it is frustrating to hear more news about a game I may never get.
Do us a favor and bring this to Europe and North America. This is getting ridiculous almost like teases with all the Dragon Quest news and then we get nothing. What makes them keep these games in Japan?
All these extra new features would guarantee a purchase from myself, even though I've already played the original for at least 150 hours. It is just that good of a game, but the one gripe with its gameplay was how long some battles take. And what do I find out? They are making them quicker! Never thought that would happen in a million years. Please please PLEASE come to the west!
I've been wanting to play this for a long time, they have to bring it to the west!!
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