encephalon
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Woahhh. I actually own the SFC version of DQIII, so I might just play that, but are DQ I & II worth going back to?
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Dragon Quest 1, 2 and 3 coming to PS4 and 3DS in Japan in August
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I finished I and II on Android, III SFC version.
1 was actually really fun for me. Some stuff wasn't great, like having to carry around keys and torches, but it's such a refreshing game to have only 1 character and 1 enemy at a time. I might even enjoy it more than 3...
2 was a bit tougher to enjoy. While more modern, it's a much longer game, with more stuff to do. Sometimes the clues were obscure for me so I used a FAQ. The characters barely talk, but do contribute to the quests. It's probably still more fun than the average JRPG, but probably my least favorite DQ (except for 9). However I think a controller would add a lot, as would playing it in one go rather than short mobile sessions.
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?cubicle47b
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Cool. I don't care for II, but I'll still play through I and III.
DriftingSpirit
Member
Give me that sweet, sweet localization!
Prophane33
Member
Still awhile to go till getting DQ1 since I'm only around 20 hours into DQXI (3DS) and taking my time; will buy 2 and 3 on day 1, even if I do own them on Famicom and Super Famicom.
entremet
Member
I would assume digital only. These are most likely the mobile ports.
FallenGrace
Member
I enjoyed what I played of 1 on my phone but Christ I hate mobile gaming. If they come west I'll grab them on my PS4 for sure.
Most likely the mobile ports of the SNES remakes, but perhaps with additional changes.
Nothing confirmed yet to my knowledge, just that the free DQ1 on PS4 was mobile port.
My hope is these include the originals as well.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I will probably buy all 3 but ugh the free version of 1 looks super, super ugly.
Nice! I made an Imgur gallery to compare against the iOS version:
https://imgur.com/gallery/2C4PM
It looks like the scaling bug is fixed, and the UI is back to a traditional menu instead of My First IPhone App buttons.
PS4 seems to have higher resolution monster art.
All that remains to be seen is the English typeface choice. Please not Helvetica. Hopefully they use the font from DQ Builders which feels like a modernization of the classic NES font.
butman
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themagicalkitsune
Member
If they're the mobile versions then they're already localized and you can play them on mobile, so it's not that big of a deal.
Still would be cool to have them in console / handheld form.
I wouldn't really count DQ 10 as a 3ds game. There's no cartridge and you're playing it via cloud stream, not to mention only Japan can play it and I've heard it's nearly unplayable due to lag (does anyone actually play 10 through 3ds?). But sure, you can count it in for those list warz.
Are trophies really that important lol
Still would be cool to have them in console / handheld form.
I wouldn't really count DQ 10 as a 3ds game. There's no cartridge and you're playing it via cloud stream, not to mention only Japan can play it and I've heard it's nearly unplayable due to lag (does anyone actually play 10 through 3ds?). But sure, you can count it in for those list warz.
Are trophies really that important lol
Infernostew
Member
Knowing SE they won't release these in the west. They didn't even bother to bring over SO2...
DarknessTear
Banned
lol DQI music sounds better than DQXI's
1morerobot
Member
Man I loved Dragon Warrior 1 so much. Never did finish it though. I might have to boot up the NES and do that some day.
I wonder if these will come over. Dragon Quest 1-3 will make it so 7 will be the only one I haven't played bar the MMO
Now are these 3 games any good beyond thair say historical relevance? For example I appreciated Final Fantasy 1-3 for what they were, but I wouldn't say they were that good
Now are these 3 games any good beyond thair say historical relevance? For example I appreciated Final Fantasy 1-3 for what they were, but I wouldn't say they were that good
My fondest memories of DQ1 revolve around using 'Check' on every single space, so take that as you will.
killatopak
Member
Yes? It gives incentive to do what you normally wouldn't in a game. It lengthen's my enjoyment out of a game the same way unlockable costumes gives me incentive to replay a game like in RE for example.
AuthenticM
Member
They better bring that shit overseas!
How is the UI for the PS4 version that came with DQXI? I know it's the mobile version of the game, but did they redo the UI to make it look like the original game's? It would be a real shame if it was the same shit mobile UI with controller support forced onto it.
How is the UI for the PS4 version that came with DQXI? I know it's the mobile version of the game, but did they redo the UI to make it look like the original game's? It would be a real shame if it was the same shit mobile UI with controller support forced onto it.
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Historical purposes it is. I'll still play them for completionist sake though. Assuming they come over that is
entremet
Member
It's the classic UI, though.
MulderYuffie
Member
Please come West!
Prophane33
Member
If you only play one of these three, play III, as it's the 2nd best game in the series.
themagicalkitsune
Member
It is pretty sad if the lack of a platinum trophy spells bad news for you.
UpUpDownDown
Member
I'm gonna get all these on PS4 for the shear novelty.
Aww, fuck it. I'll buy them all (watch them be $15 a pop lol).
Anyone know if the nav controller works on the PS4? Would be the perfect way to play these.
Aww, fuck it. I'll buy them all (watch them be $15 a pop lol).
Anyone know if the nav controller works on the PS4? Would be the perfect way to play these.
killatopak
Member
I dunno what's sad about wanting a gaming feature that has been standard for a decade already but whatever.
Velcro Fly
Member
If (when
) these come West I'm probably buying them on both platforms eventually. 3DS to be able to play them all on one system. PS4 to play them on my TV and have trophies.
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Quintin DM
Member
oh shit that's awesome. Hope these come to the west.
That's actually the one I was looking forward to most. Heard good things about III! It'll have to be really good to dethrone V and VIII.
Gameplay-wise it's great and it set the stage for future entries. But don't go in expecting a gripping overall narrative like those two. It's basically you and three hired goons traversing the world looking for wrongs to right and the strength to tackle the Big Bad, buoyed by the tasks you're given in every town you visit. It picks up a bit near the endgame but you'd have to at least played DQ1 to understand why.
Trophies and achievements legitimately make games worse so it's nice to see this doesn't have any.
killatopak
Member
in what way? It's not like you're building a game from a list of trophies. You just add trophies to an existing game.
Lightning Lord
Banned
At the very least one should play the first game before moving on to 3. The rereleases of 1 have made the game considerably easier so you can breeze through it fairly quick.
Yup, I wouldn't play 3 without playing 1 and 2 first. Huge disservice if you skip them.
It takes alot of time to make the trophies and test them, especially when it's rpgs games as they are quite lengthy. Would take more time to release the gane with trophies (which has been whats holding back the PS2 classics on PS4 from having a good release schedule and more of the rpg games)
Edit: oh your just talking about a plat, I still don't know why they do that, if trophies already there, don't know why they wouldnt just have a plat