Dragon Quest VIII - Revision history

dragon>Follower of Light: Redirected page to Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

2018-03-19T20:37:00Z

Redirected page to Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

dragon>Alex95: /* Development */

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Development

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	Like the other games in the series, ''Dragon Quest VIII'''s designers include Yuji Horii as scenario director, Akira Toriyama as the art designer, and Koichi Sugiyama as the music composer.		Like the other games in the series, ''Dragon Quest VIII'''s designers include Yuji Horii as scenario director, Akira Toriyama as the art designer, and Koichi Sugiyama as the music composer.

	Unlike the original Japanese version, the North American and European localizations of the game mark a departure from previous ''Dragon Quest'' titles, due to the inclusion of voice acting in certain parts of the adventure pertaining to the advancement of the storyline. The game nevertheless retains the series' tradition of allowing the player to name the lead character, reconciling the two by having the voice acting script skip all incidences of the hero's name (''e.g.'', the line, "Okay, [Hero], my boy..." appears onscreen, while the voice acting says, "Okay, my boy..."), and occasionally replacing the name with Yangus' nickname for the hero, "guv'" (as in "governor," pronounced with a Cockney accent) In addition, small changes, such as the removal of the traditional 8-bit sound effects that accompany attacks, and magic abilities, were made. Despite other games in the series being edited during localization for North America, ''Dragon Quest VIII'' has no editing in it. The English translation is credited to Plus Alpha Translations and AltJapan.		Unlike the original Japanese version, the North American and European localizations of the game mark a departure from previous ''Dragon Quest'' titles, due to the inclusion of voice acting in certain parts of the adventure pertaining to the advancement of the storyline. The game nevertheless retains the series' tradition of allowing the player to name the lead character, reconciling the two by having the voice acting script skip all incidences of the hero's name (''e.g.'', the line, "Okay, [Hero], my boy..." appears onscreen, while the voice acting says, "Okay, my boy..."), and occasionally replacing the name with Yangus' nickname for the hero, "guv'" (as in "governor," pronounced with a Cockney accent). In addition, small changes, such as the removal of the traditional 8-bit sound effects that accompany attacks, and magic abilities, were made. Despite other games in the series being edited during localization for North America, ''Dragon Quest VIII'' has no editing in it. The English translation is credited to Plus Alpha Translations and AltJapan.

	Several characters from previous ''Dragon Quest'' games make a cameo appearance, among which are the Fighter and Warrior from ''Dragon Quest III''; [[Ragnar McRyan\|Ragnar]], [[Healie]], and [[Torneko Taloon\|Torneko]] (here called Torneko Taloon, a combination of the names by which he's known in Japan and America) from ''Dragon Quest IV''; and the legendary bird [[Ramia]] from ''Dragon Quest III''. There is even an allusion to the [[Dragonlord\|Dracolord]] (Dragonlord) from ''Dragon Quest I ''present during the course of the game.		Several characters from previous ''Dragon Quest'' games make a cameo appearance, among which are the Fighter and Warrior from ''Dragon Quest III''; [[Ragnar McRyan\|Ragnar]], [[Healie]], and [[Torneko Taloon\|Torneko]] (here called Torneko Taloon, a combination of the names by which he's known in Japan and America) from ''Dragon Quest IV''; and the legendary bird [[Ramia]] from ''Dragon Quest III''. There is even an allusion to the [[Dragonlord\|Dracolord]] (Dragonlord) from ''Dragon Quest I ''present during the course of the game.

dragon>Follower of Light: Undo revision 110706 by 69.193.31.230 (talk)

2017-08-04T08:06:00Z

Undo revision 110706 by 69.193.31.230 (talk)

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==
	===New Features===		===New Features===
	* The game uses a over-the-shoulder 3-D display on all maps, replacing the traditional bird's-eye view. It can optionally be switched to a first-person view. Only the lead character is displayed in the map view, however. The lead character may be swapped though. ~~That's crazy as heck dude no WAY!!!!!~~		* The game uses a over-the-shoulder 3-D display on all maps, replacing the traditional bird's-eye view. It can optionally be switched to a first-person view. Only the lead character is displayed in the map view, however. The lead character may be swapped though.
	* There is an automap feature in dungeons, and complete maps of all towns. The locations and contents of chests are marked on the map. Also, it is possible to browse the inventory of the shops while looking at the town map.		* There is an automap feature in dungeons, and complete maps of all towns. The locations and contents of chests are marked on the map. Also, it is possible to browse the inventory of the shops while looking at the town map.
	* Characters are shown holding their equipped weapons, in an appropriate posture. In a few cases, the character's displayed clothing will change to reflect their other equipment, although it usually stays the same.		* Characters are shown holding their equipped weapons, in an appropriate posture. In a few cases, the character's displayed clothing will change to reflect their other equipment, although it usually stays the same.

69.193.31.230: /* New Features */

2017-08-03T16:04:24Z

New Features

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==
	===New Features===		===New Features===
	* The game uses a over-the-shoulder 3-D display on all maps, replacing the traditional bird's-eye view. It can optionally be switched to a first-person view. Only the lead character is displayed in the map view, however. The lead character may be swapped though.		* The game uses a over-the-shoulder 3-D display on all maps, replacing the traditional bird's-eye view. It can optionally be switched to a first-person view. Only the lead character is displayed in the map view, however. The lead character may be swapped though. That's crazy as heck dude no WAY!!!!!
	* There is an automap feature in dungeons, and complete maps of all towns. The locations and contents of chests are marked on the map. Also, it is possible to browse the inventory of the shops while looking at the town map.		* There is an automap feature in dungeons, and complete maps of all towns. The locations and contents of chests are marked on the map. Also, it is possible to browse the inventory of the shops while looking at the town map.
	* Characters are shown holding their equipped weapons, in an appropriate posture. In a few cases, the character's displayed clothing will change to reflect their other equipment, although it usually stays the same.		* Characters are shown holding their equipped weapons, in an appropriate posture. In a few cases, the character's displayed clothing will change to reflect their other equipment, although it usually stays the same.

dragon>Antiyonder: /* Plot */

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Plot

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	===Imprisoned===		===Imprisoned===
	The party manages to escape from Purgatory Island, returning to face Marcello on the holy isle of Neos, and defeats him. In his weakened state, Marcello gives in to Rhapthorne's influence. With all seven sages killed, Rhapthorne is resurrected in flesh and blood. He transforms Neos into the Black Citadel, and raises it into the sky to stage his attack upon the world. The heroes battle their way through the Citadel and defeat Rhapthorne in his first body. However, by doing so, Rhapthorne is able to unleash his full power and incorporate the Black Citadel into himself, transforming himself into a massive devil looming over the land. Empyrea calls upon the heroes to destroy Rhapthorne once and for all. The Sceptre of Trodain, imbued with Empyrea's essence, is now an essential weapon for the party, able to unlock the power of the seven orbs containing the spirits of the seven sages, to penetrate into Rhapthorne's mighty barrier and engage him in mortal combat. After finally ending the reign of Rhapthorne, the party restored peace to the world. King Trode and Princess Medea are changed back to their human forms, and the curse of Trodain, along with its thorns, is lifted and removed.		The party manages to escape from [[Purgatory Island]], returning to face Marcello on the holy isle of Neos, and defeats him. In his weakened state, Marcello gives in to Rhapthorne's influence. With all seven sages killed, Rhapthorne is resurrected in flesh and blood. He transforms Neos into the Black Citadel, and raises it into the sky to stage his attack upon the world. The heroes battle their way through the Citadel and defeat Rhapthorne in his first body. However, by doing so, Rhapthorne is able to unleash his full power and incorporate the Black Citadel into himself, transforming himself into a massive devil looming over the land. Empyrea calls upon the heroes to destroy Rhapthorne once and for all. The Sceptre of Trodain, imbued with Empyrea's essence, is now an essential weapon for the party, able to unlock the power of the seven orbs containing the spirits of the seven sages, to penetrate into Rhapthorne's mighty barrier and engage him in mortal combat. After finally ending the reign of Rhapthorne, the party restored peace to the world. King Trode and Princess Medea are changed back to their human forms, and the curse of Trodain, along with its thorns, is lifted and removed.

	===The Princess's Wedding===		===The Princess's Wedding===

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	{{Translation\|'''Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King'''\|ドラゴンクエストVIII 空と海と大地と呪われし姫君\|Dragon Quest VIII Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi\|Dragon Quest VIII: The Sky, the Ocean, the Earth, and the Cursed Princess}} is the eighth installment in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series, developed by Level-5 and published by [[Square Enix]] for the PlayStation 2 video game console.		{{Translation\|'''Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King'''\|ドラゴンクエストVIII 空と海と大地と呪われし姫君\|Dragon Quest VIII Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi\|Dragon Quest VIII: The Sky, the Ocean, the Earth, and the Cursed Princess}} is the eighth installment in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series, developed by Level-5 and published by [[Square Enix]] for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was also later released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2015.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

dragon>Icysugarspike: /* Gallery */

2017-01-19T19:06:45Z

Gallery

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<center><gallery>		<center><gallery>
	~~Image:DQVIII_Logo.png\|~~
	Image:DQVIIIPS2_box_art.jpg\|PlayStation 2 (NA)		Image:DQVIIIPS2_box_art.jpg\|PlayStation 2 (NA)
	Image:DQVIIIPS2_Europe.png\|PlayStation 2 (EU)		Image:DQVIIIPS2_Europe.png\|PlayStation 2 (EU)

dragon>Icysugarspike at 19:01, 19 January 2017

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	\| type = Main series games		\| type = Main series games
	\| title = Journey of the Cursed King		\| title = Journey of the Cursed King
	\| image = [[Image:DQVIII_Akira_Toriyama.png\|~~450px~~\|center]]		\| image = [[Image:DQVIII_Akira_Toriyama.png\|425px\|center]]
	\| developer = [[Level-5]]		\| developer = [[Level-5]]
	\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]		\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]

dragon>Icysugarspike at 19:00, 19 January 2017

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	\| title = Journey of the Cursed King		\| title = Journey of the Cursed King
	\| image = [[Image:DQVIII_Akira_Toriyama.png\|~~300px~~\|center]]		\| image = [[Image:DQVIII_Akira_Toriyama.png\|450px\|center]]
	\| developer = [[Level-5]]		\| developer = [[Level-5]]
	\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]		\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]

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	\| type = Main series games		\| type = Main series games
	\| title = Journey of the Cursed King		\| title = Journey of the Cursed King
	\| image = [[Image:~~DQVIII_Logo.png\|300px\|center]][[File:DQVIII Main Characters~~.png\|300px\|center]]		\| image = [[Image:DQVIII_Akira_Toriyama.png\|300px\|center]]
	\| developer = [[Level-5]]		\| developer = [[Level-5]]
	\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]		\| publisher = [[Square Enix]]
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<center><gallery>		<center><gallery>
			Image:DQVIII_Logo.png\|
	Image:DQVIIIPS2_box_art.jpg\|PlayStation 2 (NA)		Image:DQVIIIPS2_box_art.jpg\|PlayStation 2 (NA)
	Image:DQVIIIPS2_Europe.png\|PlayStation 2 (EU)		Image:DQVIIIPS2_Europe.png\|PlayStation 2 (EU)