Does DQ8 hold up?

Dragon Quest VIII is a JRPG-lover's JRPG that holds up fantastically more than a decade after its original release on the PlayStation 2. It may do nothing to change your mind if you're not a fan of the genre's tried and true formula, but every JRPG fan owes it to themselves to check out this classic.

Is Dragon Quest 8 any good?

Dragon Quest VIII is something special. It tells a lovely story with memorable characters in a captivatingly colourful style, features fun combat and a beautiful world to explore, and — most importantly — sparks a true sense of adventure and wonder throughout.

What makes Dragon Quest 8 good?

A fun world with memorable characters who are easy to like. More accessible than other Dragon Quest games, but the difficulty curve is still acceptably steep for people who want a challenge. Solid voice acting. Nice graphics for the 3DS, though they aren't much of a departure from the PS2 original.

How long is the average playtime of DQ8?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is about 61 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 119 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What is the drop rate in DQ8?

Most monsters in this game have a common drop and a rare drop, each with their own drop rate between 1/8 and 1/256. The common drop is always rolled first, and only if it fails will the rare drop even roll.

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How common is DQ8?

Approximately 30%–40% of Western populations carry HLA DQ2 or DQ8, while only 1% is affected by CD.

Is DQ8 hard?

As long as you do some grinding and don't rush through your adventure, you'll be more than fine. It's also a pretty lengthy game, so if you feel a bit shakey in the start, don't worry because you'll get used to it as you play.

What is the longest Dragon Quest game?

The original DQ7, billed as Dragon Warrior VII in the States, easily takes 100 hours to beat on PS1. In terms of non-MMO Dragon Quest main stories, it has the longest. The 3DS remake of Dragon Quest 7 takes about 70 hours to beat instead and is somewhat more accessible.

What is the max level in DQ8?

You can get 100 skill points earlier but you can only max a skill at lvl 38. There is a skill point cap that prevents you from maxing a skill until level 38.

How old is the protagonist in Dragon Quest 8?

The Hero of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is an 18-year old low-ranking royal guardsman at Castle Trodain, before becoming a refugee of the kingdom in the prologue. He was one of the small band who survived Dhoulmagus' deadly attack, along with King Trode, Princess Medea and his pet mouse, Munchie.

Which Dragon Quest is most popular?

Dragon Quest 5 might be one of the greatest RPGs of all time. While other entries in the series can water down their story somewhat, Dragon Quest 5 shakes things up by having one of the best stories in the series. Throughout the game, players believe they are the prophesied chosen one that will defeat the great evil.

Who is the strongest protagonist in Dragon Quest?

Auster is arguably the most versatile Dragon Quest hero. He can equip almost all of the armor and weapons found in the game and his stats are incredibly well rounded.

What is the best Dragon Quest to start?

Dragon Quest VIII is often cited as the best place to start because of it being one of the more revolutionary titles in the series. It is essentially the Final Fantasy VII of the series, and if that's the game that got you into FF games, VIII may be the best Dragon Quest game to play first.

How many hours is Dragon Quest 8?

It's a full-length RPG. You get 70+ hours of gameplay and it's worth playing. If you haven't played other dragon quest games, this is one of the best.

How many endings are there in Dragon Quest 8?

There are totals 4 endings you can get: The first 2 endings are obtainable for the first time you finished the game. The standard ending.

What is the best version of Dragon Quest?

The 3DS version is said to have quality-of-life improvements and more content, while the PSX version runs better and is more challenging, etc.

What is the canon name for the Hero in dq8?

The hero of Dragon Quest VIII is simply known as Eight in most promotional material, with a naming theme which carried over for the future games in the series.

Does dq8 have a post game?

Having two marriage choices isn't the only double delight in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. There are also two post-game bonus dungeons. One is found near Baccarat, while the other is near Marta's cottage. The Baccarat-area dungeon is the Dragovian Sanctuary.

What is the strongest Boomerang dq8?

(Description of the metal wing boomerang in Dragon Quest VIII.) The Metal wing boomerang is a Boomerang in the Dragon Quest series. It is the most powerful boomerang in it's debut, and a top-tier weapon in all subsequent appearances.

What was the darkest Dragon Quest game?

What is the most sold Dragon Quest game?

1. Dragon Quest IX: 3,925,000. 2. Wii Sports Resort: 3,014,000.

Is Dragon Quest bigger than Final Fantasy?

The series is widely considered one of the precursors to the entire JRPG genre, making its debut in 1986 on the NES. Final Fantasy would follow a year later in 1987. While Final Fantasy as a franchise has doubled the sales of Dragon Quest, the latter generally sells more copies in Japan.

What level is Rhapthorne dq8?

For Rhapthorne, you'll have to be at least 41-42.