Because DQXI will likely look very pretty, and when people casually mention wanting to play DQ, the conversation always jumps to DQXI.
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Yuji Horii reportedly announced DQ VII and VIII for the west at Japan Expo
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Because DQXI will likely look very pretty, and when people casually mention wanting to play DQ, the conversation always jumps to DQXI.
Not at all. The intro is changed, and some people didn't like that, but you can thank all of the whiners over the years for that. They got what they wanted: a shorter intro before you get to the first battle.
Otherwise, it's a very good remake. The changes to the ability distribution and sharing work fine. My only complaint is that the visible enemies result in faster leveling than the original.
Bitanator
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Does the game still maintain balance because of this? I love when I was playing the game last month how slow you level and it keeps the challenge throughout the game. I welcome visible enemies, just hope it does not encourage over leveling, and if the case are the lvl caps in cetain areas for Job Exp. any different/raised because of it?
The level caps are actually lower in general. The balance still works out okay as long as you don't spend a lot of time doing lithograph dungeons, though, since they reduced the number of battles you need to learn abilities, particularly for the basic classes.
vagabondarts
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If these really are coming over, it will be good to replay VII. Haven't played it since it originally came out as Dragon Warrior VII.
Hero of Legend
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Japanese boxes:
Hopefully they keep DQ8's box in NA and EU (if it really is being localized). Not sure if I like DQ7's though.
Hopefully they keep DQ8's box in NA and EU (if it really is being localized). Not sure if I like DQ7's though.
Angelo snubbed again
Magicpaint
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The DQVIII box art is nice because it is an actual art illustration. DQVII's continued that trend of slapping around stock art over a generic background which started with the DS remakes.
Is there a full version of that illustration? Didn't even know it existed.
YianGaruga
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lol
clay_ghost
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YianGaruga
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Unless the manager of that account is acting on their own and being a dick, the fact that they're being playful with it and responding at all makes it seem much more real to me
Earthpainting
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There's plenty of slimeballs on the cover as is.
If you're going to give a PR non-answer, delivering it in an utterly adorable way is something I can appreciate.lol
whatever the case, I'd imagine that the next nintendo direct will clear things up.
I feel like this unofficial announcement kinda forced their hand and I wouldn't be surprised if they sped up their plans and would be more willing to show a trailer/teaser sooner rather than later.
I feel like this unofficial announcement kinda forced their hand and I wouldn't be surprised if they sped up their plans and would be more willing to show a trailer/teaser sooner rather than later.
I still love DQ7's bighead character designs. Needs more Maribel.
I'm still not sold on DQ8 3DS... but as a DQ collector it's basically an obligation to get it at this point, shitty graphics and all.
As far as the announcement being unexpected, the fact that it has people talking should indicate to S-E that it would be wise to ride this current wave of fanservice. When the shareholders are responding to fan hype, it's time to throw a bone toward your flagship series - they're the identity of your company, something that has been severely lacking for a while now.
PumpkinSpice
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lol
What a cute response.
Hopefully they go with a similar advertising tactic with DQ7 and 8
Would be easy enough. Switch out Helix for Shard Guy from DQVII and Munchie or Trode for DQVIII.
PumpkinSpice
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The bug guy? This thing?
Yeah the less we see of him the better; don't want to scare people away.
YianGaruga
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Nah Healix needs to stay. I'm already way too attached
Maybe we can have guest appearances of other monsters. Or interviews.
Maybe we can have guest appearances of other monsters. Or interviews.
Funny, I've replayed DQ I-VIII numerous times over the years, but I have no desire to ever play IX again. I thought it was the worst in the series.
Yangus for VIII imo. In fact if S-E need anyone to pretend to be Yangus on twitter I'll do it for free.
Sir_Crocodile
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Has good stuff been cut then? I gather from your tone you weren't overly enthused by the change.
Angelo am cry
Wouldn't call it the worst, buit yeah, it's far from the best DQ game.
The ironic thing is that the job system and battle system is pretty much the best it's ever been, which makes it all the more frustrating that the story and characterisation is so thin.
Lets be honest, even if this is true, it's probably not going to be for 3DS. They're probably going to port the 3DS versions of VII and VIII to PS4 and Xbone and uglify them with excessive bloom lighting and motion blur while refusing to release the original handheld version, just like they did with FF Type Zero.
clay_ghost
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Huh if its going to be on XBone , its going to be on 3DS lol
themagicalkitsune
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Yup sure thing. DQ 7 and 8 on xbox one.
3DS has a higher install base than the PS4 and XBO combined.
It's Square Enix. Logic and rationality play no part in their business decisions.
You're thinking of Nintendo. SE very much has a method to their madness: follow the money.
Same. Creating your whole party removed any semblance of personality from them. The closest the series came to this before was in DQ3, but at least your main character was the most iconic character in the series to offset the warm bodies following you around.
PumpkinSpice
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Most other main characters in the series are pretty bland anyway. I mean for every Torneko there's just mounds of uninteresting unmemorable characters. Most of the good parts of DQ stories are the town you visit and the themes/scenarios you see in these places.
Sir_Crocodile
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I dunno, my favourites (V & VIII) have pretty strong characters. Though with V you have to use party chat a LOT to get the full benefit
Vyse The Legend
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They issued a press release today saying that they are going with FF Type-0 HD and Dragon Quest Heroes, plus a bunch of their Kai figures.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/247848/SQUARE_ENIX_INVADES_SAN_DIEGO_COMICCON_2015.php
Freedom = $1.05
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that cover is way too noisy, especially for an SE who seems to be unsure about the pull that the DQ brand has in the west.
Megalosaro
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I didn't like viiis cast at all. But I don't play dq games for the party members, I just want them to look cool. The strength of dq comes in the towns.
lol
These companies are so depressing. They don't even know why they control all the information anymore. They just do it because that's the only thing they've been trained to do.
Being flexible according to your fanbase's needs? Fuck that noise.
So there is a possibility then.
Ok, SE:
SDCC (July 9-12)
Otakon (July 24-26)
Gamescon (Aug 5-9)
Nintendo Direct (Aug?)
TGS (Sept 17-20)
PICK ONE
PumpkinSpice
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They're just propping up the stupid hype cycle.
Can someone update me on that part of the story please?
I heard in the first reports the "translator" reaction was kinda surprising (upset?) because it was off-script, but I saw pics on twitter today and the translator in question is Grég Hellot. One of the few great gaming journalists here. I see no reason it would habe been "upset". Just saying?
I heard in the first reports the "translator" reaction was kinda surprising (upset?) because it was off-script, but I saw pics on twitter today and the translator in question is Grég Hellot. One of the few great gaming journalists here. I see no reason it would habe been "upset". Just saying?
Colonel Mustard
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This is the same SquareEnix that's having Nintendo localize Bravely Default 2 because...reasons.
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