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Dragon Quest 7 and 8 for 3DS show up on Amazon [Update: Confirmed]
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Kssio_Aug
Member
31st December is probably just a placeholder for an unannounced release date!
themagicalkitsune
Member
Realistically when would you expect DQ 8 to hit? Assuming 7 releases somewhere in June. I hope they don't hold 8 until winter purposefully.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
Nice news. Will I need a new 3DS for this?
SinCityAssassin
Member
Japan didn't need it for that, so no.
As with all Summer releases, I expect 7 in August with 8 in October.
clem84
Gold Member
Was gonna say this. Amazing year this has turned out to be.
I love DQ8 but I won't be buying the 3DS version. Feels like too much of a downgrade, technically.
GenericJoe
Member
Man, I don't visit Gaf for a few days because of Fallout 4 and there's all this great news.
Twilight Princess HD officially announced, Cloud in Smash Bros and after I had lost all hope, Dragon Quest VII and VIII are coming to the West!!!
And based on that, chances are good that the 3DS version of DQXI will come here too.
Twilight Princess HD officially announced, Cloud in Smash Bros and after I had lost all hope, Dragon Quest VII and VIII are coming to the West!!!
And based on that, chances are good that the 3DS version of DQXI will come here too.
YourMaster
Member
I've never played 8, so I'll get that on 3ds for sure.
I don't know about DQ7 though, I've already played the psx version and I enjoyed it but it is my least favorite DQ game and I wouldn't replay it. I've replayed all the others but DQ7 just did not value my time enough with so much padding everywhere.(e.g talk to these 2 people located in different villages several times in a row before you may proceed).
So I guess it depends on if they streamline it or not.
I don't know about DQ7 though, I've already played the psx version and I enjoyed it but it is my least favorite DQ game and I wouldn't replay it. I've replayed all the others but DQ7 just did not value my time enough with so much padding everywhere.(e.g talk to these 2 people located in different villages several times in a row before you may proceed).
So I guess it depends on if they streamline it or not.
Sammy Samusu
Member
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=185239163&postcount=248
I think it looks great and apparently it runs really well too. But ok.
DaSorcerer7
Member
My n3dsxl is ready.
Tizoc
Member
Honestly I don't care about the graphics much as is.
It's performance will be good and it'll have that same sweet gameplay and immersion from the PS2 version.
Make sure u post a pic for proof.
Tizoc
Member
Hopefully not, or that would mean they lose a sale, and we need them to sell as much as possible so that we can get more.
I really hope 7 isn't LATE summer, but you're probably right. :|
Looking forward to playing 7 for the first time and replaying 8 after all these years!
entremet
Member
--Faster battle speed (This is huge)
--New characters
--Higher quality soundtrack
--No random encounters
--New Dungeon
Downgrade?
In the Nintendk Direct, DQ VII releases Summer 2016. DQVIII we can assume releases fall or winter 2016.
clem84
Gold Member
Will do.
I will most likely play one, keep one sealed, and give the other 3 locally to friends who probably never would have played the game anyway. Sorry
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Yes.
Admittedly, the other stuff sounds good. For me personally, I just don't know if it will be worth dropping $40 and another 100 hours into the game. Next year is going to be packed as it is.
I just don't know that I need to play VIII again. True, the last time I played it was when it first came out on PS2, and I enjoyed it, but game was really long and I don't feel like the story is something I need to experience again.
Maybe I'll wait for when I can get it during a Buy 2 Get 1 sale.
But I am totally excited for VII since I've never played any iteration of it.
As for newcomers to VIII... I really hope they don't pass on it.
Maybe I'll wait for when I can get it during a Buy 2 Get 1 sale.
But I am totally excited for VII since I've never played any iteration of it.
As for newcomers to VIII... I really hope they don't pass on it.
GasProblem
Member
Never played 7 and 8 so very excited to have two big RPG's I've never played coming out for my 3DS. 2016 is a pretty good year for 3DS, going out with a bang I guess
Chezzymann
Member
I wonder if it will cost $20 like the mobile version or if they'll add more content to justify a higher price tag
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Do we know anything about the VA yet? I think I heard the JP version got voice acting for the 3DS release, wondering if we'll get either the original English va from the ps2, the new Japanese va with subs, neither or both.
Orniletter
Banned
I think it's really sad how some people write VIII 3D off because it's inferior to the PS2 version in the most superficial way possible .
Literally everything aside from the visuals is improved...or at the very least laterally changed.
DQ fans are on thin ice in the west as is.
They will be full price and come to retail. As they should and deserve.
Omegasquash
Member
Never played 7 and 8 so very excited to have two big RPG's I've never played coming out for my 3DS. 2016 is a pretty good year for 3DS, going out with a bang I guess
8 is an absolute masterpiece, about as "pure" old-school RPG as you can get. 7 is a bit more involved, and it is long, challenging, and well worth digging into.
7 is pre-ordered. Probably going to nab 8 as well...my son will love that. It'll be a good intro-RPG for him.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Well, only the VIII port is.
I do wish they put a bit more effort into the transition to the 3DS though. :/
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
People have posted the new content to expect in this thread...they put loads of effort in, what more could you want?
Heroes got Yangus back but had to get a soundalike for Jessica so it'll probably be the case here for the new lines too. A lot can change in 10+ years.
AcademicSaucer
Member
No more random encounters and the loading times are so much better on 3DS tho,
I don't understand why people keep saying this. The 3DS version of 8 is super solid and way more solid than the mobile version in terms of performance. What else do you want?
Magicpaint
Member
It is not based on the mobile version. Man...you guys.
Literally the only thing that is a downgrade is the resolution. It's better in every other way, and the music is a much better recording as well.
So, I have owned DQVIII on the PS2 for years but never played it because backlog. Should I just wait for the 3DS port instead of playing the PS2 version? Also, I'm using a regular 3DS. I remember hearing it ran worse on those, is that true?
Also, should I buy Dragon Quest VII? It looks interesting but it's also really long. I feel like I would start it, get bored of it 25-30 hours in and drop it. What makes it stick out from other Dragon Quest games?
Also, should I buy Dragon Quest VII? It looks interesting but it's also really long. I feel like I would start it, get bored of it 25-30 hours in and drop it. What makes it stick out from other Dragon Quest games?
I'm assuming you know this, but who's publishing these games in the west? Square or Nintendo?
True. Seems like everyone judging it based on the terrible mobile version.
If you are emulating it, then it's probably a toss up, but the 3DS version will be more convenient and higher fidelity audio.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I'm so fucking excited about both games, it sure helps that I never finished DQ VIII and I'm now WAY more into the series so I've wanted to check it out again.
I defeated
I defeated
Dhoulmagus and called it a day back then, I know I was like 1/3 into the game.
Diddy Kong
Banned
This will be my first crack at the series! Thanks Nintendo/Square
nrvalleytime
Member
This is the first and only comment I'll make in this thread - Aeana, you know how long I've been waiting for this.
Not sure there's a reason for anyone to be dissapointed in any way with this announcement. You can perhaps argue and be dissapointed when you actually play it, but, for now, this is the news we've been wanting for years.
Just be happy.
Tizoc
Member
Will do.
I will most likely play one, keep one sealed, and give the other 3 locally to friends who probably never would have played the game anyway. Sorry
I was mostly joking
I'm as anxious as you are to getting the games though I wonder if they'll announce a 2 pack of DQ7+8 come Summer...
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
is the combat faster? I recall VIII being kinda slow.
I'm glad to hear that it's way better, if the resolution is the only thing that got a downgrade then I'm FUCKING IN!
Sir_Crocodile
Member
I'm sure I recall from the original reveal video that the 3DS version was missing graphical assets that existed in the PS2 version. Was that fixed for the final version then?
It's faster by default, and on top of that, it has a new high speed mode.