DRAGON QUEST VIII

SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.

About this game

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The 8th instalment in the legendary DRAGON QUEST series is now even easier to enjoy!

The phenomenally popular DRAGON QUEST VIII has sold 4.9 million units worldwide, and now it's coming to the Android for the first time!
This was the first title in the series to be presented in full 3D, and its exquisitely detailed world has to be seen to be believed!
Set off on an unforgettable adventure with Yangus, the bandit with a heart of gold, Jessica, the high-born magical minx, and Angelo, knight and lothario, by your side!

Everything you need is here in a single package!
Once the app is downloaded, there's no more to pay, as every last shred of content is yours to enjoy.
So get ready to play the epic that is DRAGON QUEST VIII from beginning to end—and far beyond!
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Prologue
Legends tell of an ancient sceptre, within which is sealed a fearsome power...
When the relic's long-dormant magics are awoken by the treachery of a malign magician, an entire kingdom falls into a cursed slumber, prompting a young soldier to embark on an unforgettable journey...

Game Features
– Simple, Accessible Controls
The control system has been streamlined to work perfectly with modern touch interfaces.
The position of the directional pad can be adjusted freely, enabling players to switch between one-handed and two-handed play with a tap of the screen.
The combat system has also been reworked, allowing for one-tap battles as well as more complex play.

– The Tension System
During battle, you can select 'Psyche Up' to give your next attack some extra oomph!
The more you psyche a character up, the higher their tension will rise, until they finally reach an insane state known as super-high tension!

– Skill Points
Skill points are earned when your characters level up, and can be assigned to various skills in order to learn new spells and abilities.
This system allows you to perfectly tailor your team to your liking.

– Monster Teams
Certain monsters found in the field can be scouted for your monster team – if you're tough enough to beat them, that is!
Once assembled, your crack squad can take part in the fiercely-contested tournaments held at the monster arena, and can even come to your aid in battle!

– The Alchemy Pot
Combine existing items to create entirely new ones!
Even the most unassuming objects could be ingredients for the greatest items of all!
Seek out the recipes hidden all over the world, and see if you can cook up something truly special!

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[Supported Devices]
Devices running Android 7.0 or higher (some devices not supported).

Ratings and reviews

It's 2023. I need the devs to add the ability to select a framerate higher than 15. It's such a shame because this game is so good on its home console, and I was really excited to play it on mobile. For the price being asked, you'd think that they would continue to support it, but its been left practically untouched since launch, save for a few minor bugfixes. Either update the game to take advantage of modern hardware, or admit that you abandoned it and lower the price, Square Enix.

While lacking the orchestral music and voice acting of the PS2 release, Dragon Quest VIII is an amazing game in whatever form you can play it. This port looks great and has quality-of-life upgrades over the original--including automatic maps, quick- and auto-saves, and an instant alchemy pot--which arguably make it more fun than the PS2 version. Not a bad way to play at all if you don't have a Nintendo 3DS. The framerate does lag at times on Android, but I didn't notice it much. Recommend!

For anyone thinking of getting the game cause of nalstalgia few things you should know. 1. Level cap is 70 and many extra high level items are gone 2. There is no voice audio like the console 3. Depending on your phone you may lag or play perfectly fine. 4. Quick save kills the fun so don't use it to get the full experience. 5. I don't know if they kept the secret ending. Still playing through it again. 6. They removed a lot of extra secret stuff and side quests. 7. No epic music :(

What’s new

Fixed minor bugs.