It's hard to believe, but the Dragon Quest games have already been around for thirty years, and the traditional JRPG series has long been a popular mainstay of the genre. Though the western release of the latest game in the series - Dragon Quest X – is still uncertain, we're set to get the 3DS remakes of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King this year, with the former arriving first.
Naturally, Dragon Quest is a much bigger deal in Japan than it is in the west, and Square Enix just revealed part of its plans for the series' anniversary celebration. The "Dragon Quest Museum" will be taking place from 24th July to 11th September of this year, and it'll feature elements from every game in the series up to Dragon Quest X. Attendees will be able to buy exclusive goods from a bazaar, check out a Monster Park, and marvel at cool props like a recreation of Ertrick's armor that's been crafted by Japanese swordsmiths.
What do you think? Would you attend something like this if Square held one in the west? What's your favorite Dragon Quest game? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source siliconera.com]
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Never played or even heard of dragon quest till this year or maybe end of last year!
Very jealous, but at least we're all still getting 7 and 8 soon (which should really be released overseas as a double pack, especially with the complete lack of 3D implementation).
@sandman89 If you haven't yet, you should try out the first game in the series. If you're anything like me, the single party member and simplistic story will prove to be very refreshing.
I want to go to Japan.
I've never really played many of the Dragon Quest games but I love the world and Toriyama's art. I'd totally attend this if I could, especially to see that recreation of Erdrick's armor.
Dragon Quest 8 is my favourite game all time, let alone from the Dragon Quest series. Very excited for 7 and 8 to come West.
Dragon quest was my introduction to rpgs 29 years ago. It has all the fundamentals of a great rpg. I think if the younger generation rediscovered the series more in the west it could be huge.
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