DRAGON QUEST VIII REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer
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- Dragon Quest VIII Journey of the Cursed King Review created by Square Enix published in the west by Nintendo
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I've been requesting my balls off to Sony to give us an HD Remaster of this game for the PS4. It's 1 of if not my favorite RPG's of all time. From the pretty background to the beautiful music, you guaranteed to have a good time. Shoutout to my boy Morrie making it in as a playable character "Raggatso" lol
I feel the same way. I wish Sony would remaster DQ8 as they did with other PS2 Classics. How can I request too? And do you think SE is preventing them from porting it to PS4?
CaesarMartins They had a open request forum for PS2 remasters a while back when they announced Rogue Galaxy and others as remasters. I thought since DQVIII was co-developed by Level 5 just like Rogue Galaxy it'd be a no brainer. But I dunno man SE probably did block them from getting it. It's literally available on iOS and other platforms. But not on the brand platform it debuted on.
Thanks for your reply, dude. Appreciate it!
You can emulate the ps2 version in high resolution and it looks beautiful. This version looks polished though in terms of gameplay
I just started 11 and know I am late but yes I would love this on ps4 especially with ps4 trophies
This was the first dragon quest game that I really got addicted to and even to this day - this game is my favorite game of all time for the ps2. There is just something captivating about this game that not a lot of rpg's could ever do and this game just made you fall in love with the world. I can't tell how much that I actually loved traversing through this game and walking down the winding roads while day would transition into night and vice versa. It's a beautiful game with a wonderful story and excellent gameplay is definitely the first game anybody should try if they're new to the series.
I think is fair to say that the 3DS is the ultimate JRPG machine, even now.
Agreed.
@@marxkasai I think the Switch is becoming better and better but like you guys said the 3DS is still the best! :) The 3DS is one of my favorite consoles.
How about now?
@@stewgems4256 - What has even come out in the last month to change my opinion?
Ironically it was the PSP back in its day then the Vita died with about two to its name 😢
"Comfort Food" game is the best description by far that I've heard for DQVIII. And I'm glad someone else agrees with me for Yangus' voice actor - he did a marvellous job.
These games are so relaxing.
just started it. Love the desgin, the charactes and it has tons of charm so far. So far very good. As dark prime say , witch i havent taught about but makes sense and i guess is a reason i love rpg is they are so relaxing
Can't wait for Dragon Quest XI
what the fuck are you doing here
I have been watching Johnny for about 5 years now
Fair enough, just didn't think of you as the type of guy to watch this channel.
Don't judge a book by its cover :)
If only Dragon Quest X would come over here...
man speaking of nostalgia, I love seeing all the games stacked behind you. Reminds me of the good old days. Great enthusiasm
The end of Dragon Quest VIII about made me cry as well. Actually, pretty much every DQ game has made me teary-eyed at the conclusion; not necessarily because they're that sad (unless we're talking V), but because you become so charmed by the characters and world and attached to them that you are quite upset to see them end. Playing the 3DS remake of VII recently, I was struck by how well the vignette-based storyline and characters (especially Maribel) have held up 15 years later. Cannot wait to replay this; I gave away my PS2 years ago and have regretted it ever since.
"And complete my DS Dragon Quest game collection"
Just you wait until DQ11 comes out... I'm SO looking forward to that!
Michirin9801 no
DQ and nintendo handhelds...the best combo since pb and jelly!
Depends... DQ IV, V and VI I prefer the original 8 and 16 bit versions over the DS remakes, however DQ IX was spectacular, and I'm going to buy either DQ VII or VIII on the 3DS VERY soon ;3
I'll have both eventually but I don't know which one to get first... I'm leaning towards 8 because everyone says it's one of the best games in the series (if not THE best) and I've never played it, but I've been looking forward to 7 for such a long time and now it's finally out in the west and I REALLY want it!
Your Wish Has Been Granted Michirin !
Michirin9801 yo it is no longer going to be on the ds outside japan😕 but it will be on the switch
Thanks to Smash Bros, I now have an excuse to play this for the first time.
Hell yeah dude! Just picked it up on sale on the eshop myself.
Welcome to the DQ series! You will 100% your experiences lol
I just discovered your channel but I can already hear how much of a fan you are of Dragon Quest games. Very charismatic too, you earned yourself another fan!
I bought this just because of this review. Great to add to my 3DS collection
Is it in 3d though?
You got it so early! Im really jealous.
Cant wait to get mine next week.
6 Days till Dragon Quest 8 3DS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHH!!!!!
IKR!!!
Im so excited, I just want it to get here already. Paid in full for months now just waiting to be picked up...
Jay Centeno i get it tomorrow
ITS REALLY HAPPENING YES!!!
i got lucky and got 2 of the pouches( one eahc form 2 diff gs
Not a big Dragon Quest guy but the first one had a huge impact on my childhood and was my entrance into the idea of an RPG.
Just found a CIB copy yesterday at Bookoff. After watching this review I think I am going to have to try and pick it up today
But what about the removal of the orchestral soundtrack and replacing it with midi music?! Didn't that bother you??
I found the orchestral soundtrack to be a huge turn-off to the game. As a matter of fact, it annoyed me so much that I had to take frequent breaks to avoid getting too mad at the game. The fact that it is MIDI is a major upgrade, in my book. I just prefer synthesized music over the sound of real-world instruments.
Cascade617 Imo the orchestral music gets repetative a lot faster than the synthesized versions. much prefer the original. The opening battle intro is so annoying orchestrated
its 2017 MIDI soundtracks are outdated. The orchestral was beautiful. The graphics are downgraded as well.
Susan Slaphappy I mean it's okay to not like a soundtrack but plenty of games are synth and lots of folks like em dude
If you have a modded 3DS you can get the orchestral music patched in. Personally the synth didn't bother me though.
Such an underrated game. I would buy that shit day one if they ported it to ps4
Literally 5 minutes in and i can tell im goingto absolutely LOVE this!!! Saw it at a retro game store while fixing my phone and remembered this review. Having only played 1 (liked it but way too much of a grind) and not getting into 7, i knew i had to try this one out.
The original ps2 version as well! I could use another ps2 game
a few years back I went to Goodwill thrift store and they had a Dragon's Quest VIII demo disc still in the factory seal. I bought it for 50 cents !! I still have it to this day!
So this one you can see all the enemies on the world map? I remember in the original you could only see the special enemies, but the random battles were pretty frequent. Anyway, don't mean to be THAT guy, but if they did go in and make all the enemies visible that would be a damn nice upgrade!
hunting Specific monsters will become a mini game for you to play, they bonus is a Special Monster will then Spawn at Random for you to Battle and Defeat. you can then Take its Picture.
Mark Plott So normal, random enemies still aren't visible on the world map I take it?I was unsure because the video seemed to suggest ALL enemies could now be seen.
Johnny Bensonitis NO , all Enemy are on screen, except when you Whistle or travel by Boat. Some monster can OUTRUN you, so, watch it !!!!! Later, as Levels progress, monsters run away.
Mark Plott Wow, that's so fucking awesome! It's amazing they were able to pack even more things into the already brilliant world map, it's quite astonishing actually! Well, I suppose the 3DS has a bit more horsepower than the PS2 which might make this seem less impressive to some, but I always find the game a marvel to play or even watch even on the PS2.
Thank you for the info, man! I appreciate it for sure! See, a few years back I seen a review of this game on a channel called Greg Wolf Reviews or something like that. While it wasn't bad, he clearly didn't do the proper research and gave some class information, one thing being that he claimed you could see ALL the eneimes on the map, but he was called out for it a bit much I thought. He also referred to Jessica as "fan-service" which didn't win him any new fans there either lol...She looked hot, but she was also a compelling character and fun to use in combat!
Anyway, it always been clear HCG does his homework and has a true love for games, and I hated to even ask since I respect him so much, ya know? Now I've seen the clips in his video showing normal enemies in the field, but thanks for making it clear and being so cool about it! This doesn't happen enough on YT so I figure it's worth a rim job. Your welcome ;D. Hahah
i just finished this game on the ps2 last night, it was the first dragon quest game i finished, what an amazing rpg ...thanks for the recommendation!
just started it. And it has alot of charm, like the design , the characters, the amotsphere so far. And to see enemies on the world map so refreshing and good
Got into the series because of Monster Joker. A friend told me it's like Pokemon and had so much fun with that game. Then I bought 4, 5 and 8. And I still get hyped everytime we get a DQ game here in Europe.
Dragon Quest VIII is a fucking Masterpiece. That is all.
fanboy
Been playing this for the first time on my Series X - via the standalone PS2 emulator. It plays perfectly and looks stunning at 4k. The characters and world scales so well, it’ll be hard to believe this is coming from ps2 code.
In an age of modernized jrpgs that are actually worth your time (I feel that the late ps4/xb1/switch-current gen finally got it right), it’s nice to play a meat and potatoes JRPG, that’s where VIII and XI really succeed. I’m curious as to how XII will be handled, will it still be turn based, will they still use bird studio aesthetics, etc.
So far I've only played Dragon Quest 9. I recently bought 8 cuz I've heard so many good reviews about it. My only complaint so far is when you equip armor, your outfit doesn't change. Aside from that it's nice (currently preferring 9 though)
wow i was blown away by this game back in 2007. amazing world, amazing music...great memories. now finally i can play DQXI definitive edition on my PS4 pro!
Just got a new 2DS XL in 2019 and DQ 7 and 8 and other great AAA exclusives and can't wait to get into it!! Thanks to this vid I'll be starting with DQ 8!!!
Nostalgia is coursing through me right now. DQ8 is one of my favorite RPGs, played it back in 2005 and I just remember falling in love with the environment, characters, story, combat, etc. The game really got me into turn based RPGs and was really a gateway into a lot of amazing JRPGs. Im definitely going to pick this up!
Picked up DQ8 because of your video and really enjoying my time with it so far. Thanks!
the first one I've played is IX and I loved it. I got it back when I was 13
They should really put 1-3 on Virtual Console, for Gameboy Color or NES, so you can play 1-9 of the mainseries on one console.
I got about 20 hours in as a kid, but traded my copy in for FF12. I bought another ps2 copy and I’m about 3/4 into the ps2 version.
I found Walmart selling 2dsxl for $99 and grabbed a copy of DQ8 on eBay because I knew id want to replay it. I don’t know if either version has enough to beat DQ11s for my top spot, but I’m glad there are enough changes to truly make it worth replaying.
Appreciate this review. Sounds like this will be my entry into DRAGON QUEST proper after enjoying my time with DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS.
This is how a review should be...I don't play much JRPGS and this is the 1st Dragon Quest I've played...Great video bro
I can't wait to play this man. I knew it was coming to 3DS but didn't know until recently that it had additional content. So excited!
the alchemy pot speed up is needed. I remember having to move in order for the pot to work. crafting the metal slime sword took forever. picked this up today, looking foward to revisiting one of my favorite games. thanks for review.
I was really doubting if playing this one... 50 seconds in, you completely bought me, with your words, and those small cutscenes ! Good story, good visuales, equipment changes, I think this is it, I'll play this
loving the beard dude :) always great watching your videos on anything Dragon Quest :)
8 was the 1st DQ game that square had a hand in if my memory serves.. I remember how much I loved 8 over 7, 7 was just so slow and long, it was a total slog
2024 - Just started playing this version of the game and I'm having a lot of fun so far.
DQVIII is my personal favorite in the series, it's the only one that I've completed in both English and Japanese. My 3DS collection is pretty slim, I just might have to pick this one up.
This is what I love about you - a fellow love for Dragon Quest... my favorite series. :)
Can't wait for the release day. My first games from the series is DQJ 1&2 and DQ 7,8, and 9. There isn't a excuse not to play them seeing as there on Android phone as well.
If you can see your exp progression right in the field menu unlike in the original, im sold
Glad to hear it transferred well. I'll be picking it up soon. Been playing Dragon Quest/Warrior since I was a kid. Dragon Quest VIII is probably my favorite RPG of all time and in the running for favorite game of all time. Played it again on PS2 a couple years ago and it was still brilliant. Happy to hear the excitement in the video, spread the Dragon Quest love!
You've completed your mainline dragon quest DS/3DS collection. Now all you have to do is find the spin-off games Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 1 & 2 for all of them in total.
How come PS2 was so damn perfect, there's always a hidden gem or awesome game I skipped, too many masterpieces
Just got my copy on 3ds today. I’m not gonna play it until i finish it on ps2, but I couldn’t skip picking it up
I will defenetly buy 8. Got in to dragon quest after buying dragon quest 7 on the 3ds after watching your review.
Thanks to your review, ive chosen this one to start, bro. Ty for your time.
This still to this day stands as the best JRPG I've ever played , looks like they've added all the correct changes to the game without making it too different, the ability to actually run into monsters then go into the actual turn based combat is a brilliant addition and one that i always wished was in place even back on the day for not only this but all random encounter JRPGs back then
As a Gamecube kid, dragon Quest (no VIII here in Europe) was the only game that made me want a PS2. It came out when Dragonball Z was at its height of popularity here in Germany. I could only dream of the epic adventure.
Never got it and I can't tell if I would have actually liked it back then. I had never play an RPG before.
Just started playing it and am hooked. Once I'm done I'll be going back to 11 as I dropped it around 10 hours in
@HappyConsoleGamer I was just thinking you should be like a spokesman for Dragon Quest here in the west. Maybe next time you get to chat with anybody involved with Dragon Quest slip in that recommendation to Localize Dragon Quest Monsters Joker games that are on the 3DS and Dragon Quest X & XI.
I got DQ8 when it first came out. and I finally finished it last year. (i've been really bad at fully playing through games) but now i'm totally hooked on the DQ series and all I wanna do is get DQ8 for 3ds and just play it again! lhaha
Every time I’m watching a HCG vid I’m like
“Come on Jhonny Tsunami hit me wit the good feels”
Dragon Quest VIII is like really good home made spaghetti, comfort food for the classic RPG gamer soul. And no, that isn't just a metaphor. I would often literally make spaghetti dinner while my wife played the monster arena in this; something to do with the host guy there. But hey, maybe that's just me. I did grow up as a Nintendo kid and played the first four games back then and occasionally revisit them to this day.
Tempted to pick this up but wasn't sure how much was added or how compromised the graphics were. Good video. This is my favourite in the series so far 😊
I'm so glad this came to America. It's petty but I wished they could've fit both the voice overs and the symphonic NA soundtrack in this version, but the new content does make up for it. Hoping to finish dq7 before this comes out next Friday!
Got it for PS2 Christmas Eve '06 but only play it in spurts.. Long and epic.. Still got a ways to go.. Arguably the greatest straight up RPG ever.. You need a lot of time!
I think the last game, besides persona 5, that I finished completely was Dragon Quest VIII.
just got my copy 2 days ago and its my first dragon quest game and im already hooked :)
I'm literally playing 7 right now. Grinding the slime forest for job XP. Good review, I got this one preordered and can't wait to give it a shot.
The best DQ is from Level 5 dq8 and 9
I love your videos. Your passion for video games is so contagious! Can't wait to play Dragon Quest 8.
I've got it on the PS2... the version with the extra demo disc of Final Fantasy 12. I even have the four original party member figures... Angelo, Jessica, Yangus, and the Hero.
You know you're doing well for yourself when publishers start sending you review copies :)
Love the video! I played this on the PS2 back when it came out and loved the hell out of it. It helped get me through a really hard time in my life, so it's one of my favorite games.
But I had the dirtiest trick to speed up the alchemy pot (sorry if someone else already posted this down below). I would find a solid object in the game where it let me push the analog stick up all the time on the controller and keep running forever because the alchemy pot was based on character footsteps. Then I'd put my shoe on the analog stick to hold it up. Just funny to remember the crap I would do to get an item in the game quicker. I was really into it.
I own the PS2 version but haven't played it yet. I'm glad there is added content for the 3DS game. I'll still buy it, DQ was such a big part of my childhood that I want it to continue releasing outside Japan :)
This one hooked me on the franchise. Played 5,7,8,9 and atm 11
I had this game on my ps2 and it was great and i got up to the point where i just beat evil jessica and i went to that icy cavern but in that dungeon my disc messed up and the game never worked again. So i cant wait to finally jump back into dq8!
You've made me really want to play this (only DQ game I've played was DW1 on the NES). Problem is I'm in Taiwan and would have to get the Japanese version. I can understand Japanese but it would be like homework for me since I'd have to really focus that much more on all the dialogue... maybe I'll wait till I get back to Canada!
What about the censor of jessica’s outfits?
Just picked this up along with a new 2dsxl and I'm completely blown away!! I also got a bunch of other jrpgs for the system.
I feel like I've been wasting my time on xbox and playstation over the last 5 years. The 3ds/2ds/ds has the most amazing JRPGS I've ever played! (Even better than the PSX in my opinion)
And this time I'm going for the ride with the Switch. Hopefully along the years it will bring just as many great Jrpgs.
Indeed, DQ 4, 5, and 8 are my favorites.
Oh wow I didn't know they made the enemies visible on the field. That would actually tip me towards getting it. Even though I love older JRPGs, I find I just can't play games with random combat much anymore.
Comedian Ricky Grover did the voice of Yangus. Check out Ricky's 'Bulla A-Z of Boxing' videos, absolutely hilarious
I've never played a Dragon Quest game. After watching this review of DQ VIII, you sold me on the idea of playing one. Starting with VIII!
The very first game in the series that was released in europe back in the day.
This game was so awesome :D
I remember playing this game along with the DQ V Remake on PS2. These two are the best in the series and the first Dragon Quests I have ever beaten. While the 3DS version does look worse I will be playing this damn fine game for that additional content alone. Might try different character builds as well
You give me nostalgia at this point bro! Love your content!
I only played the PS2 version and i do remember it being exceptional. Even the Metal Slime farming in the end game was somewhat fun, even though the world itself doesn't feel as lively as other RPGs on the system, mainly FF XII.
Wow you got it a week ahead of time. Lucky. I have it preordered. Should be here when it comes out Friday. So glad to have all the numbered games on 3DS as well
So I just got a 3DS XL, and I was looking for an RPG and order this off eBay. After watching this review I now feel a lot better about my purchase.
Yangus is my favorite on DD8
atheist 4life Cor Blimey!
But no Super Saiyan hair for the hero at 100% full tension, right? :(
I'm glad I played this in ps2, I still have it, awesome game and not censored.
Just got it today! My first DQ game!!!
Ok we got new characters cool, but do they come with new cutscenes about em? Did they update the original cutscenes to show them being there too, reacting to all the stuff that happens?
0.36 glad you said so since i jsut ordered it and have never played one before.
I remember playing it on the PS2 back in the day but my disk got scratched and I never went back to it :(
Very cool Nintendo sent you a free copy, nice!
I fucking walked 15 miles to my game store and back home just to get this 3ds port of DQ8 its really awesome this game is one of the best chillaxing game ever for me.
I remember playing the original ps2 version, the whole world, soundtrack, the characters and that lovely sense of adventure kept me hypnotized into this game until i got almost 100% completion (because this game is super grindy no joke XD).
Noticed that the 3ds version has toned the grinding down a bit, but its not insultingly easy, speeding up battles is a god send because sometimes i just want to get a battle done and move on.
This was the first DQ game that has come to Europe and since the original came to ps2 i've been more of a casual fan of the series, the older games had really big grind walls to get past which were a bit of a burden to continue with so i stuck with final fantasy, chrono trigger and non Square Enix games.
You've tickled my balls, John. I just reserved a copy of this at my local store. Putting my boots on now for a trek to pick this up! Excellent review!
I love tickling balls!
Yes dude. This game is the best one so far. I had it on my android and I'm halfway through it. I reached the giant-ship-on-drylands stage. Unfortunately, my phone specs was so low that I can't play onwards.. *sigh :'( If I had the money, I'll buy new phone that runs this game to the end.
Trust me you won't ever regret buying it.
HappyConsoleGamer I know this is a very old reply but I wanted to ask you something, should I start with DQ 11 or DQ8 I played 9 didn't beat it, planning on beating it later, but I ask of you which should I play first to get back into the series DQ 8 (I will get it on 3ds) DQ11 I will get it on PC? I would really, really, really appreciate if you got back to me :D
Me and my wife got into DQ thanks to your videos.
She's been all over number 7 on 3DS, and now jumping up n down thanks to your video, once again.
Great review, but dude, your bleeding my wallet dry here! ;)
This is a fantastic port of the game, and I'm excited to check out the new content. The only thing that's a negative for me is the little interaction icons that appear over everything. I'm more than capable of going up to things and pressing "A" myself, without the game telling me I can. It made sense for a game like Final Fantasy IX, where there were tons of items hidden in the pre-rendered backgrounds, but in here, all the items you can interact with look exactly the same.
How is the music. I really love the soudtrack from the PS2 version being fully orchestrated. How does the 3DS sound. Any differnet with headphones. I usually use headphones with my 3DS.
Johnny you got me intrigued man, gonna soft mod my NES Mini and play the original games...you talk about Dragon Quest so much so may as well dive into the originals in HD :D