Omegasquash
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Wait, it sounds better than the NA PS2 release? That's really impressive, if I'm understanding that correctly.
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Dragon Quest 7 and 8 for 3DS show up on Amazon [Update: Confirmed]
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Wait, it sounds better than the NA PS2 release? That's really impressive, if I'm understanding that correctly.
Yes please! Pokemon and Yo-Kai Watch ain't got nothing on Dragon Quest Monsters. I can spend forever fusing monsters to create the best monster with all the right abilities and optimal stats. So addictive.
Mauricio_Magus
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Does it get as fast as the DQ DS ports? That's my baseline for a good turn based speed. Persona Q was so frustrating to play with all the forced pauses between each actions, whereas Etrian Untold had a super quick setting that I absolutely loved.
Well
And the concessions being on the 3DS brings, like jaggies everywhere, lower draw distance, crappier models, etc.
Gameplay might be improved, but boiling it's aesthetic changes down to "literally only resolution" isn't quite right.
Im still confused on the recording quality since the NA version definitely had the recorded philharmonic OST, only the Japanese version had the sequenced versions.
Mihos
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This is what I wanted to hear. 3DS wouldn't be my first choice on systems, but I will take what I can get!
Sir_Crocodile
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This is the kind of thing I was thinking about:
Not sure whether the PS2 screenie there is from an emu or not and thus higher res then it should be, but it's not that I'm talking about - there's clearly content on the ps2 that isn't on the 3ds version - grass, trees etc.
Was this put back in the final version?
Not sure whether the PS2 screenie there is from an emu or not and thus higher res then it should be, but it's not that I'm talking about - there's clearly content on the ps2 that isn't on the 3ds version - grass, trees etc.
Was this put back in the final version?
https://youtu.be/sqAuS38Rlj8
There are some textures missing here and there, but it looks better than some people here make it sound, considering it's on 3DS. Being on a handheld for quick pick up and play sessions is a massive plus for me.
PumpkinSpice
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This is the kind of thing I was thinking about:
Not sure whether the PS2 screenie there is from an emu or not and thus higher res then it should be, but it's not that I'm talking about - there's clearly content on the ps2 that isn't on the 3ds version - grass, trees etc.
Was this put back in the final version?
The trees go back when you walk closer to them. The foliage draw distance is reduced but you get visible enemies, it's a way worthwhile tradeoff.
Photo of my TV fyi.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
I think that's the most disingenuous comparison I've ever seen though, with the ultra high resolution emulation on the one side and a blown up 3DS screen on the other.
Edit: Perhaps not, was thinking of a different "comparison" video. Can't tell here on my phone.
And yet the 3DS version still doesn't look that much of a downgrade, which is my point. But yeah, that upscaled PS2 emulation is pretty silly.
In any case, it's a rather cartoony game, it's not like a few missing blades of grass completely ruin the immersion.
And I'm not even that much in DQ to begin with, I just find it odd that some people immediately start nitpicking the port that many people have been begging so long for. Maybe the mobile ports made people more careful?
Magicpaint
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It is draw distance that is the issue not necessarily content. Trees and grasses pop up much more on the 3DS version. But there are visible enemies on screen.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Ah, that's not too bad then. But the grass is totally gone?
If it's good enough for IGN...
Understood for the trees, but the grass is right below him, so surely that's not a draw distance issue?
Good thing I waited for this instead of playing the PS1 version of DQ7.
480 vs 720, unless the game ran at lower res on PS2.
Dunno, that box seems inline with PS2 res:
480 vs 720, unless the game ran at lower res on PS2.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Since it looks like these are being published by Nintendo, the fate of Builders, which is a Playstation platform only title, is still uncertain. This does make it more likely that at least the 3DS version of XI will come out in the West.
The 3DS version has a brand new symphonic recording done in a studio rather than a concert hall. The NA music was taken directly from the Symphonic Suite CD which wasn't a very good recording to begin with, even from a concert hall.
Well I'm more excited for VII than VIII since I already played the latter but going to buy both day one.
The high speed mode sound sweet to get to the new contents faster though.
The high speed mode sound sweet to get to the new contents faster though.
Oh, that's why it sounded kinda off.
YouTubers need to get on uploading the 3DS OST so I can hear the differences.
PumpkinSpice
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FUCKING FINALLY!
I wasnt able to watch the Direct yesterday, but yeah, this really made my day when I went in without any spoilers. So glad this is finally coming. Incidently, I am struggling against the final boss of DQ6 for DS these days, so this fits perfectly for me since I never played the original.
I wasnt able to watch the Direct yesterday, but yeah, this really made my day when I went in without any spoilers. So glad this is finally coming. Incidently, I am struggling against the final boss of DQ6 for DS these days, so this fits perfectly for me since I never played the original.
sixteen-bit
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Mindblowing how DQ4-11 will all be playable on one system, haha
are 1,2, and 3 on VC?
are 1,2, and 3 on VC?
If 9 gets ported, won't the first 10 games be playable in iOS/Android as well?
battousai11
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Waiting for Best Buy to list these, but in for both!
vagabondarts
Member
I'm buying both 7 and 8 for great justice. Finally will be able to play DQ8 portable without a simple battle taking ten minutes. (talking about the ios port)
IX won't be ported according to Horii because it's too reliant on Streetpass and smartphones don't have a built in equivalent.
Vincent Grayson
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sörine;185349536 said:
Weird. I don't think I even once used streetpass in IX, as I didn't know anyone else with a DS at the time.
Sammy Samusu
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Yes, according to Amazon.
It was a big deal in Japan and I believe was what led Nintendo to make it a system wide feature in 3DS.
themagicalkitsune
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Muffin Awesome
Member
That's a lot of RPG in both games :0 Sadly I can't do it these days... RPGs don't keep me interested for so long unless they're SRPGs, ARPGs or Monster collecting RPGs. You know, like DQM
I'm still buying VIII and never finishing it, lol.
Same boat as you interest wise, same boat as you money wasting wise haha.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Man these people are slow. Last time I played 7 it only took 61 hours. Mostly because I know where everything is.
Maybe I accidentally have the world speedrun record for this game?
I've never finished a DQ game, but I've always wanted to beat 8. Got it on PS2, made it to the boss of like the first or second dungeon and died and had to restart the whole thing and I never played the game ever again. Got halfway through 9, never beat it.
A part of me wants to buy 8, but a part of me knows i'll probably never beat it :/
Maybe being on 3DS will help.
My backlog is so huge though ;_;
A part of me wants to buy 8, but a part of me knows i'll probably never beat it :/
Maybe being on 3DS will help.
My backlog is so huge though ;_;
Dandy Crocodile
Member
Ah, I loved DQ9 tagging. Nintendo even held events where they gave out the classic boss maps. I still have my shirt from it, haha.