Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
2004 · PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS
Standalone mainline
What it is
The first fully 3D Dragon Quest gives the series sweeping fields, expressive Toriyama characters, and a storybook road-trip feel.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 2 | 2004 | PlayStation 2 | JP |
| PlayStation 2 | 2005 | PlayStation 2 | NA |
| PlayStation 2 | 2006 | PlayStation 2 | EU |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | Nintendo 3DS | JP |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | NA |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | EU |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #3
A beautiful bridge from classic Dragon Quest rules into fully 3D presentation.
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