DRAGON QUEST VIII

Platforms

• Android

  May 29, 2014

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  8.3

  playscore

  9.0

  4 Critics

  8.0

  8.75K Players
• iOS

  May 29, 2014

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  7.8

  playscore

  7.9

  8 Critics

  7.6

  287 Players

45 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Pure Nintendo

  6.0

  With no nostalgia factoring in, I’m left viewing Dragon Quest VIII in a mixed light. I have some real issues with it, but I still recognize its quality features. I acknowledge that I’m something of an outlier among the game’s audience. On a system with as many RPG choices as the 3DS, I’m okay with that.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Nintendo World Report

  10

  Dragon Quest VIII is a magnificent RPG that is an absolute highlight and showcase of the entire genre. It’s a long journey, but it’s one worth taking, especially if you’ve never played it before. I know that, after getting through this game, I need to reassess my personal favorite RPGs of all time. This game is that damn good.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  RPG Site

  9.0

  While Dragon Quest VIII doesn't try anything new or stray from formula, it's a great example of how execution can outweigh novelty. It may not be the HD remaster some were hoping for, but this is - in my book - the definitive version of Dragon Quest VIII.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Destructoid

  9.0

  Dragon Quest VIII was without question one of the best RPGs on the PlayStation 2, and 13 years later it's one of the best RPGs on the 3DS as well. If you haven't played it before, this version offers a lot of features that make it very easy to recommend over the PS2 and mobile versions. Even if you have, there's more than enough new content to make DQVIII worth revisiting.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Game Rant

  9.0

  Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King is an incredibly long game filled with standard offerings from the tried and true JRPG genre. While the battle mechanics remain traditional, the narrative and characters that push it forward are incredibly charming. So much so that they surround the game’s design with ample incentive to keep playing until bitter sweet farewells are made. DQ8 is goofy, charming, and endearing, but more importantly it’s still constantly enjoyable even after spending an absurd amount of time with it.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  COGconnected

  9.0

  Dragon Quest VIII itself is a standout in an already highly regarded series, but this enhanced edition is the definitive version to play through. If you’ve never given this series a shot, you’d do well to pick up this entry. It features a charming story that is remarkably well paced, and its mechanics help feel a slightly more simple RPG still feel incredibly deep.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Attack of the Fanboy

  9.0

  Just being able to play this game again on a handheld would have been satisfying, but the new additions like speeding up combat, removing the Alchemy Pot timer, and a map display on the bottom screen help to make Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King more accessible than ever to veterans and newcomers alike in this now definitive form on the 3DS.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Wccftech.com

  8.5

  Dragon Quest VIII is hailed as a classic, and rightly so. Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS is a great place for new fans to jump on, as well as a perfect way for those who played it to relive a classic – and on the go, too! One of the PS2’s very best JRPGs is back, and it hasn’t aged a day.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  IGN

  8.8

  Dragon Quest VIII was one of the finest JRPGs upon its initial release and it manages to retain that lofty status through this 3DS edition. Its adherence to the traditional rules of the genre is where it pulls its strength from, the familiarity of the template allowing the design team to worry about making sure each element is as good as it can possibly can be.

  Reviewed on 3DS

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  Android Rundown

  10

  Its characters, plot and world fit together with its gameplay to create a level of polish and fun that is rarely seen nowadays. It is huge, compelling and clever and it is a must play for anyone who calls themselves a gamer.

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