Dakota discusses why Dragon Quest VIII is one of the best JRPGs ever made, highlighting its charming characters, beautiful visuals, and classic turn-based combat. He also shares his favorite memories from the game and recommends it to both Dragon Quest fans and JRPG enthusiasts.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is considered one of the best JRPGs ever made due to its charming characters, beautiful visuals, and classic turn-based combat.
The 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII offers additional content, features, and enhanced gameplay experience, including monster taming and new playable characters, increasing party size and providing more depth to the story.
Deep dives
Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King - A Favorite PS2 Era Game
Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King is a top-tier, classic turn-based JRPG from the PS2 era. The game follows a linear storyline, where players embark on a quest to defeat the main antagonist, Dual Magus, who has cast a curse on the Kingdom of Trotain. With a small party at first, players grow stronger, acquire more party members, and unravel the secret history of the main protagonist. The game features diverse environments, monster encounters, and dungeons to explore, while each character has unique abilities and skill trees. By defeating powerful enemies, the curse is eventually lifted, and the kingdom is saved. The game offers additional features like monster taming and the ability to psych up, providing exciting gameplay options. Dragon Quest 8 has colorful characters, beautiful artwork, and a captivating story, making it a must-play for JRPG enthusiasts.
Extra Features in the 3DS Version
The 3DS version of Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King offers additional content and features. Players can encounter unique monsters throughout the world and recruit them to their party, adding a monster taming aspect to the game. The 3DS version also introduces new playable characters, like Red and Morrie, expanding the party size from four to six characters. These additions enhance the gameplay experience and provide more depth to the story. While the 3DS version may be pricier and harder to find, it offers extra quests, increased replayability, and opportunities to explore a wider variety of characters and skills.
Strategies and Tips for Playing Dragon Quest 8
While Dragon Quest 8 involves some grinding, players do not necessarily have to heavily focus on this aspect to progress. Leveling up early in the game can make subsequent sections easier. Defeating bosses often rewards players with enough experience points to level up multiple times. Careful strategizing and taking advantage of character skill trees, such as swords, whips, and bows, can optimize party strength and abilities. Leveraging special abilities like the hero's Dragon Soul attack and psyching up to 100 can offer significant advantages in battles. The game also features various gameplay elements like monster arenas and unique encounters, allowing players to explore and experiment with different strategies.
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Dakota is back to talk about one of his favorite Dragon Quest games: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King! In this episode, Dakota shares his love for the game's charming characters, beautiful visuals, and classic turn-based combat. He also discusses why he thinks Dragon Quest VIII is one of the best JRPGs ever made.
Whether you're a fan of Dragon Quest or just looking for a great JRPG to play, this episode is for you! Dakota will convince you why Dragon Quest VIII is a must-play, and he'll share some of his favorite memories from the game
