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[RangerBAD]

Did I read wrong that the NX version is only under consideration? The same with the DQ10.

 

[Mass Effect]

This will probably be my first DQ game.

Though I did always want to play 8(?) on the PS2. Should I? Or just wait for 11?

 

[FTF]

Did I read wrong that the NX version is only under consideration? The same with the DQ10.

I think that's more because NX officially doesn't exist yet.

 

[RangerBAD]

This will probably be my first DQ game.

Though I did always want to play 8(?) on the PS2. Should I? Or just wait for 11?

Start playing 8 right this minute.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Did I read wrong that the NX version is only under consideration? The same with the DQ10.

yeah, that's the official word, console is in development after all. Scheduling, marketing, etc...may change things, but it's obvious they still want to work closely with Nintendo with the great success of there portable handhelds.

 

[Xion_Stellar]

Did I read wrong that the NX version is only under consideration? The same with the DQ10.

They initially announced it as coming to NX but since the NX doesn't "officially" exist yet they are backing away from the announcement and they are merely considering the release on NX now.

 

[illmatic22]

So adding the up on the list Square-Enix has the following titles coming to PS4:

Star Ocean 5
Dragon Quest XI
Final Fantasy XV
Dragon Quest X
Final Fantasy Dissidia
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Builders
World of Final Fantasy
Kingdom Hearts 3
Nier 2
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Dragon Quest Heroes 2
Final Fantasy 7 (PC Port)
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Project Setsuna
Hitman
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Just Cause 3
Final Fantasy XIV Updates (An unidentified amount of content will continue to make it's way to the game).

I got to say I'm very impressed with the output they have coming to the PS4 so far.

Yup this generation looks a lot better already.

 

[krizalidzero]

This will probably be my first DQ game.

Though I did always want to play 8(?) on the PS2. Should I? Or just wait for 11?

VIII is really, really worth the time. I'm considering the 3DS version even though I own the PS2 one, because it has new characters and stuff.

 

[Negator]

Should I be scared that the PS4 version will not be turn based?

Because I am scared.

 

[AgeEighty]

This will probably be my first DQ game.

Though I did always want to play 8(?) on the PS2. Should I? Or just wait for 11?

You should. It's a fantastic RPG, with great characters, top quality voice acting and an excellent symphonic soundtrack. It's even got widescreen support.

 

[Fourth Storm]

This did it for me

Now, if the rumors about the NX are true, and it's a portable yet a home console, it could have the same feature. Love this dual screen madness!! Want it so bad!

This may finally be what was originally promised for dual screen gaming. This and Star Fox are like the culmination of what was promised back in 2004. And watch them ditch it w/ NX. haha

 

[jmizzal]

NX WHAT?
Is this the first officially announced NX game, wow

NX 2016 launch?

Thanks Iwata

 

[jett]

I have to say, the 3DS version is really too clever.

 

[prwxv3]

Should I be scared that the PS4 version will not be turn based?

Because I am scared.

It will probably turned based. I dont think SE wants another DQ9 situation again even though its for the version that will not sell as well.

 

[KZObsessed]

PS4 3DS simultaneous release and no random battles. Gets better and better.

 

[Ascenion]

Did they have to make him look like this =?

Weren't there time travel rumors? Of course the protagonist had to give off Trunks vibes.

 

[kollapse]

When it's out, I feel like it would be cool to play through the 3DS game entirely paying attention to only 2D (blocking the top screen or something if possible), then replaying in 3D. It's like the game has its own modern remaster built in. I can't get over how cool an idea this is. In fact, they should include an option to block out one view entirely for a play through.

Ughhhh I can't believe how real the thirst is for these games already; it's going to be a long year.

 

[FloppyDelux]

Is DQ10 still online?

 

[threelights]

I wonder how many times people have already made that list with the SE announcements =P

Either way, I like the MC design, it looks different from other protagonists (at least the ones I know about).

I wish they would have shown some battles on the PS4 though, it looked so good on the 3DS.

 

[BadWolf]

Should I be scared that the PS4 version will not be turn based?

Because I am scared.

Not reason to be, DQH has real time combat covered. XI should be turn based.

 

[clay_ghost]

The first two years for both are in the meh to ok output. Overall last gen was barren and a shitshow, SE's entire lineup alone of what's been announced is better than all jRPGs put together from every studio last gen.

Blue Dragon and the Last remnant is one of my favorite RPGs
Tales of vesperia is one of the best tales games too.
Crystal bearers is subjective but i liked it. The list i used actually contains some of my favorite games

I am going to replay Blue Dragon now


EDIT just reread
And you are comparing the entire last gen !? I haven even start to add tales of grace , Xenoblade etc .

You and i have a totally different taste in JRPG and i consider my taste varied too

 

[RamzaIsCool]

Should I be scared that the PS4 version will not be turn based?

Because I am scared.

The way the enemies moved on the map doesn't really suit realtime combat imo, so probably turned based.

 

[krizalidzero]

Not reason to be, DQH has real time combat covered. XI should be turn based.

Not to mention DQ is all about oldschoolness. Say, DQVIII even had a virtual instrument OST in Japan as opposed to a real orchestra.

I don't think they'll change core gameplay, they just made the monsters appear on the map (as seen in the 3DS version as well, where combat goes turn based anyways)

 

[Arkeband]

Narrative tool? I am not sure I understand this. Every single protagonist in entire Dragon Quest games dating back to the very first one was a silent protagonist. As in their personality was a blank slate and entirely on the basis of their facial emotions and reactions. There was no dialog to support a specific identity to associate with them. Having a unique design is one thing, but it definitely wasn't for the sake of narration.

A strong visual identity is important for storytelling. Do you think Cloud would be Cloud if he was the equivalent of a Gaia Online avatar? His spiky blond hair and mako eyes are a contrast to the characters surrounding him - would the story even make sense if he looked like Krillin?

Faces, color schemes, hairstyles, clothing, mannerisms, these are important pieces of characterization, which are narrative tools.

DQ5's hero needed to look rough around the edges due to his troubled childhood. DQ6 needed to be a prettyboy because he's a prince. DQ7's needed to be kind of a derpy country bumpkin. This falls apart when you give the player a character creater and say 'have at it'.

 

[DangerMouse]

I have to say, the use of the second screen is actually really clever.

But goddamn, finally, DQ is out of the gaming ghetto. Been 10 long-ass years.

Agreed on both. That 3DS thing is really neat.

Yup, I may even get both, but the PS4 version is what I've been waiting for since DQ8!

 

[ArtHands]

I have to say, the 3DS version is really too clever.

True. DQ11 in both classic & portable style at the same time?

Can't have that on a single screen portable at all.

 

[Auctopus]

Even though the protag isn't customisable, are the armours? I liked that aspect of SOTSS.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Is there amiibo stuff?

 

[QuiteWhittle]

Should I be scared that the PS4 version will not be turn based?

Because I am scared.

(About action combat like Dragon Quest Heroes) "No, Dragon Quest 11 will return to the roots of Dragon Quest. Another action RPG would be like Heroes, and we want to distinguish between the two."

And of course they want to avoid a situation like DQIX.

 

[Acquiescence]

So adding the up on the list Square-Enix has the following titles coming to PS4:

Star Ocean 5
Dragon Quest XI
Final Fantasy XV
Dragon Quest X
Final Fantasy Dissidia
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Builders
World of Final Fantasy
Kingdom Hearts 3
Nier 2
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Dragon Quest Heroes 2
Final Fantasy 7 (PC Port)
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Project Setsuna
Hitman
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Just Cause 3
Final Fantasy XIV Updates (An unidentified amount of content will continue to make it's way to the game).

I got to say I'm very impressed with the output they have coming to the PS4 so far.

I owned every home console last gen. I look at that list and I feel confident that I could go through this gen owning only one.

Whatever's easiest on my wallet I suppose.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I wish DQ8 would be re-released on the PS4. A HD remaster would be killer.

 

[Mass Effect]

Start playing 8 right this minute.

VIII is really, really worth the time. I'm considering the 3DS version even though I own the PS2 one, because it has new characters and stuff.

You should. It's a fantastic RPG, with great characters, top quality voice acting and an excellent symphonic soundtrack. It's even got widescreen support.

ha, well I guess I have my answer. Thanks guys.

 

[DangerMouse]

Not to mention DQ is all about oldschoolness. Say, DQVIII even had a virtual instrument OST in Japan as opposed to a real orchestra.

I don't think they'll change core gameplay, they just made the monsters appear on the map (as seen in the 3DS version as well, where combat goes turn based anyways)

Agreed, I don't think there's anything to worry about.

Also, didn't someone post a quote from Horii like a month ago or something where he said something along the lines of it were an action or realtime game then it'd be with DQ Heroes as a way of saying they will be keeping the two distinctly different without directly talking about DQXI since it wasn't announced yet?

 

[Shouta]

Having slept on it a little my only reservation with this PS4/3DS setup is them not including the extra elements that made DQVIII an extra special game which was presentation and main characters that had personality to back up the player. Hopefully they can capture this, especially for the PS4 version like they did with DQVIII and DQX. DQIX was probably the least enjoyable DQ game to me and definitely the worst out of the last few mainline games.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Horii: I want to say one more thing. I want to bring Dragon Quest X and XI to the NX!
Nintendo: Wait! The console's not been officially announced yet!

 

[massoluk]

This did it for me

Now, if the rumors about the NX are true, and it's a portable yet a home console, it could have the same feature. Love this dual screen madness!! Want it so bad!

Random encounter in the bottom screen, visible encounter in the top screen. Wut

 

[silva1991]

This will probably be my first DQ game.

Though I did always want to play 8(?) on the PS2. Should I? Or just wait for 11?

What are you waiting for? play it now!!

oh and play Ni no kuni after that

 

[IAmRandom31]

Random encounter in the bottom screen, visible encounter in the top screen. Wut

they are linked lol. you can see what you are about to encounter at the top but can't at the bottom. " new school " game at the top, classic looking DQ at the bottom.

pretty damn clever really. most clever thing I've seen on the system yet. gives me an itch to get one just for this. But ...

 

[Kyoufu]

Random encounter in the bottom screen, visible encounter in the top screen. Wut

So good.

So so good. A stroke of genius. Honestly love what they're doing.

 

[Negator]

And of course they want to avoid a situation like DQIX.

Oh okay, cool. That quote really puts my fears to rest. I am now officially on the hype train!

 

[SuomiDude]

Could be my first Dragon Quest game I'll buy. I have DQ IX on DS which my little brother bought, but I haven't played it. But if DQ XI comes to NX (whatever the system will be), I'll buy it for that.

 

[RangerBAD]

Having slept on it a little my only reservation with this PS4/3DS setup is them not including the extra elements that made DQVIII an extra special game which was presentation and main characters that had personality to back up the player. Hopefully they can capture this, especially for the PS4 version like they did with DQVIII and DQX. DQIX was probably the least enjoyable DQ game to me and definitely the worst out of the last few mainline games.

Yeah, I need to know more about that too. There's the makings of something great there, but they could botch that pretty easily. I'm excited nonetheless.

 

[prwxv3]

I know that some people don't care for the MMO but its existence means that there is little reason to add multiplayer stuff into DQ11. Honestly that stuff really gutted DQ9 (though i still enjoyed it) for me in terms of the party members, story, ect.

 

[RyoonZ]

Having slept on it a little my only reservation with this PS4/3DS setup is them not including the extra elements that made DQVIII an extra special game which was presentation and main characters that had personality to back up the player. Hopefully they can capture this, especially for the PS4 version like they did with DQVIII and DQX. DQIX was probably the least enjoyable DQ game to me and definitely the worst out of the last few mainline games.

Definitely agree with this

 

[Kandinsky]

3DS version looks great, but yeah PS4 will probably be the one that gets localized !

 

[DangerMouse]

Having slept on it a little my only reservation with this PS4/3DS setup is them not including the extra elements that made DQVIII an extra special game which was presentation and main characters that had personality to back up the player. Hopefully they can capture this, especially for the PS4 version like they did with DQVIII and DQX. DQIX was probably the least enjoyable DQ game to me and definitely the worst out of the last few mainline games.

Agreed, we'll have to see once they show more and the rest of the characters.

 

[4Tran]

This did it for me

Now, if the rumors about the NX are true, and it's a portable yet a home console, it could have the same feature. Love this dual screen madness!! Want it so bad!

Maybe it's because I don't have any history with 8-bit/16-bit JRPGs, but I think that the way the character moves in different planes is distracting rather than looking good.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

DQIX was probably the least enjoyable DQ game to me and definitely the worst out of the last few mainline games.

Yup.

Having no scripted party members really hurt the game for me. You only had interplay with the fairy.

I still remember the first time you come back from heaven, your custom-created party are just waiting for you there like nothing happened. Also didn't help that the scenario was one of the weakest Horii has done. It's a shame because mechanically it was my favourite DQ yet. :/

 

[paragonpro]

Has Nintendo really inspired that much confidence in you?

I'm going to buy Nintendo systems for there first party games anyway, and I don't plan on buying a ps4, this can act as a a way for me to play this, I'm going to double dip as I love what they are doing with the dual screens on 3ds

 

[Inuhanyou]

Did I read wrong that the NX version is only under consideration? The same with the DQ10.

Well its obviously going to be a tentative announcement under consideration considering the thing wont be announced till next year.

Banking your successes or investments on something like that i think would be flawed, considering the fanbase doesn't even know what it is.