DRAGON QUEST VIII SQUARE ENIX [Recommended Hardware] iPhone 6 or Higher/iPad (5th Generation or Better) The phenomenally popular DRAGON QUEST VIII ha… TouchArcade Rating: $19.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details[Recommended Hardware] iPhone 6 or Higher/iPad (5th Generation or Better) The phenomenally popular DRAGON QUEST VIII has sold 4.9 million units worldwide, and now it's coming to the iPhone and iPad for the first time! This was the first title in the series to be presented in full 3D, and its exquisitely detailed world has to be seen to be believed! Set off on an unforgettable adventure with Yangus, the bandit with a heart of gold, Jessica, the high-born magical minx, and Angelo, knight and lothario, by your side! Everything you need is here in a single package! Once the app is downloaded, there's no more to pay, as every last shred of content is yours to enjoy. So get ready to play the epic that is DRAGON QUEST VIII from beginning to end—and far beyond! Prologue Legends tell of an ancient sceptre, within which is sealed a fearsome power... When the relic's long-dormant magics are awoken by the treachery of a malign magician, an entire kingdom falls into a cursed slumber, prompting a young soldier to embark on an unforgettable journey... Game Features – Simple, Accessible Controls The control system has been streamlined to work perfectly with modern touch interfaces. The position of the directional pad can be adjusted freely, enabling players to switch between one-handed and two-handed play with a tap of the screen. The combat system has also been reworked, allowing for one-tap battles as well as more complex play. – The Tension System During battle, you can select 'Psyche Up' to give your next attack some extra oomph! The more you psyche a character up, the higher their tension will rise, until they finally reach an insane state known as super-high tension! – Skill Points Skill points are earned when your characters level up, and can be assigned to various skills in order to learn new spells and abilities. This system allows you to perfectly tailor your team to your liking. – Monster Teams Certain monsters found in the field can be scouted for your monster team – if you're tough enough to beat them, that is! Once assembled, your crack squad can take part in the fiercely contested tournaments held at the monster arena, and can even come to your aid in battle! – The Alchemy Pot Combine existing items to create entirely new ones! Even the most unassuming objects could be ingredients for the greatest items of all! Seek out the recipes hidden all over the world, and see if you can cook up something truly special! – The Casino Fans of the series will be pleased to learn that the casino is back, and fully-equipped for fun! This time around, there are three exciting activities to enjoy: bingo, slot machines and roulette! Just don't get so caught up in the action that you forget your adventure entirely! [Supported Operating Systems] iOS11.0 and Above [Supported Devices] iPhone 6 or Higher/iPad (5th Generation or Better) Information Seller:SQUARE ENIX Genre:Role Playing Release:May 29, 2014 Updated:Dec 07, 2018 Version:1.1.3 Size:1.5 GB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (22) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Drucifer Well-Known Member Mar 16, 2010 1,568 1 38 Canada #2 Drucifer, Dec 12, 2013 This needs a North American release. dhgamer Well-Known Member Dec 25, 2008 364 0 16 New York #3 dhgamer, Dec 12, 2013 My save file time was close to 125 hours on the PS2 version and loved every minute of it. Can't wait for this to release here! ImJPaul Well-Known Member May 23, 2012 840 0 16 Male MGMT! Baltimore #4 ImJPaul, Dec 12, 2013 Ugh. Come to the states! I need you! stlredbird Well-Known Member May 21, 2009 1,354 0 36 #5 stlredbird, Dec 12, 2013 If this isn't coming to the US App Store don't even bother posting it. Haruhi Well-Known Member May 9, 2010 2,741 1 0 New York City https://twitter.com/#!/zeroxharuhi #6 Haruhi, Dec 12, 2013 What makes you think this won't come to the US? The original DQVIII was released in the US, so basically all of the localization is done already. ojtitus Well-Known Member Jul 7, 2010 3,228 5 38 Male Canton, Ohio #7 ojtitus, Dec 12, 2013 Fingers crossed for a US release. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #8 Exact-Psience, Dec 12, 2013 I. am. jealous. I knew i shouldve gotten a japanese girlfriend. nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #9 nightc1, Dec 12, 2013 I so hope this comes out here (USA) At least I have the ps2 version. cdkilgore21 Well-Known Member Jan 9, 2013 105 0 0 #10 cdkilgore21, Dec 12, 2013 Need...NEED this. Bool Zero Well-Known Member Dec 14, 2010 1,922 0 36 #11 Bool Zero, Dec 12, 2013 Motherless donkey herders! Why? Why? Not here? Why? But... Wa... I... Phu... Bu-bu... Psst!!! Translation: I am very disappointed that this game is not being released in my region or country. Why is the game in portrait mode though? I own this and that is severely cutting out the viewing range in that viewing position. Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member Jul 8, 2013 1,088 3 38 Freelance writer, teacher, business owner Ibaraki, Japan #12 Shaun Musgrave, Dec 12, 2013 There's a chance this will release outside of Japan, don't lose hope yet. It's in portrait mode because that's how Japanese players prefer to play mobile games. DQ is always going to take care of the Japanese players first, since the series sells far better there than anywhere else. undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,486 2 36 Houston, TX #13 undeadcow, Dec 12, 2013 Last edited: Dec 12, 2013 Does the Japanese App Store edition contain english translation text or is it japanese language only? Same here. Dragon Quest VIII was the last great console JRPG I played (my latest console is a PS2, switched to PC and iOS). Shaun Musgrave Well-Known Member Jul 8, 2013 1,088 3 38 Freelance writer, teacher, business owner Ibaraki, Japan #14 Shaun Musgrave, Dec 12, 2013 Japanese language only. I kind of wonder what they'll do if they do an English release. The Japanese version never had voice acting, so will they just leave it out of a theoretical English release of this App? kaibosh Well-Known Member Jun 14, 2012 582 0 16 #15 kaibosh, Dec 12, 2013 Whoever posted this, I hope you step barefoot on a LEGO brick in the dark tonight. We don't even have word that this will EVER be translated and released on this side of the ocean. I played this game until I fell over dead and then kept on playing. I hated it, I loved it, it was a stormy relationship where I came to realize that I was being abused but I kept making excuses for the black eyes and going back into her cruel arms. BoneyCork Well-Known Member Jul 23, 2011 246 0 0 #16 BoneyCork, Dec 12, 2013 This game has a terrible frame rate, even on my iPad Air, and it is completely portrait only which is understandable on a phone but weird on a tablet. It certainly isn't as easy on the eye as it should be. Also, as this is the original Japanese version of the game it's missing any sort of voice work, as that was only added to the western release. That said, I've played this enough times and know enough Japanese to charge through this. It's not watered down or anything, it's the full game completely intact. Whooo. Vovin ð® Spam Police ð Nov 28, 2009 6,514 3 38 Germany #17 Vovin, Dec 12, 2013 I don't care about anything else, I just WANT this game RIGHT NOW on my iPhone. Can't wait for a western release... because this is one of my favourite RPGs of all time. Too bad there's no other info about an English release. *siiiiiiiiigh* Vovin ð® Spam Police ð Nov 28, 2009 6,514 3 38 Germany #18 Vovin, Dec 12, 2013 Last edited: Dec 12, 2013 Errr... S/E already have translated versions of DQ VIII. Also, every Japanese release in the Appstore was followed by an English release. From FF over TWEWY to Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, everything got ported. Btw., 2800 Yen would mean USD26.99 or 19,99€. Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #19 Royce, Dec 12, 2013 I don't remember those being Japan only before worldwide release. We're they all? I also wonder why SE sees fit to release a Japanese language only game like FF Pictlogica worldwide, but only releases this in Japan. Vovin ð® Spam Police ð Nov 28, 2009 6,514 3 38 Germany #20 Vovin, Dec 12, 2013 No, not all, just a few. I was speaking more generally, that all ports and the games released in the Japanese Appstore also found their way to the western market(s). I guess the Japanese Appstore is some sort of testing ground for S/E, like other publishers use Canada for releases. But I might be wrong. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 32 1 ← 2 3 4 5 6 → 32 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
My save file time was close to 125 hours on the PS2 version and loved every minute of it. Can't wait for this to release here!
What makes you think this won't come to the US? The original DQVIII was released in the US, so basically all of the localization is done already.
Motherless donkey herders! Why? Why? Not here? Why? But... Wa... I... Phu... Bu-bu... Psst!!! Translation: I am very disappointed that this game is not being released in my region or country. Why is the game in portrait mode though? I own this and that is severely cutting out the viewing range in that viewing position.
There's a chance this will release outside of Japan, don't lose hope yet. It's in portrait mode because that's how Japanese players prefer to play mobile games. DQ is always going to take care of the Japanese players first, since the series sells far better there than anywhere else.
Does the Japanese App Store edition contain english translation text or is it japanese language only? Same here. Dragon Quest VIII was the last great console JRPG I played (my latest console is a PS2, switched to PC and iOS).
Japanese language only. I kind of wonder what they'll do if they do an English release. The Japanese version never had voice acting, so will they just leave it out of a theoretical English release of this App?
Whoever posted this, I hope you step barefoot on a LEGO brick in the dark tonight. We don't even have word that this will EVER be translated and released on this side of the ocean. I played this game until I fell over dead and then kept on playing. I hated it, I loved it, it was a stormy relationship where I came to realize that I was being abused but I kept making excuses for the black eyes and going back into her cruel arms.
This game has a terrible frame rate, even on my iPad Air, and it is completely portrait only which is understandable on a phone but weird on a tablet. It certainly isn't as easy on the eye as it should be. Also, as this is the original Japanese version of the game it's missing any sort of voice work, as that was only added to the western release. That said, I've played this enough times and know enough Japanese to charge through this. It's not watered down or anything, it's the full game completely intact. Whooo.
I don't care about anything else, I just WANT this game RIGHT NOW on my iPhone. Can't wait for a western release... because this is one of my favourite RPGs of all time. Too bad there's no other info about an English release. *siiiiiiiiigh*
Errr... S/E already have translated versions of DQ VIII. Also, every Japanese release in the Appstore was followed by an English release. From FF over TWEWY to Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, everything got ported. Btw., 2800 Yen would mean USD26.99 or 19,99€.
I don't remember those being Japan only before worldwide release. We're they all? I also wonder why SE sees fit to release a Japanese language only game like FF Pictlogica worldwide, but only releases this in Japan.
No, not all, just a few. I was speaking more generally, that all ports and the games released in the Japanese Appstore also found their way to the western market(s). I guess the Japanese Appstore is some sort of testing ground for S/E, like other publishers use Canada for releases. But I might be wrong.
