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superNESjoe · Jul 28, 2015

The last time I played Dragon Quest it was still called Dragon Warrior in the USA. Maybe I'll end up playing this one.

Dr. Benton Quest · Jul 28, 2015

Is there a thread for that iOS/Android game they showed in the conference? Looked neat.

Newtype-001 · Jul 28, 2015

Stone Ocean said:
So much for my DQIII / V reremake dreams

Mine die with yours

Nightengale · Jul 28, 2015

Scrawnton said:
i understand they probably think its not smart to make an announcement for localization right now, but like I said: its 2015, games are announced globally now. When FF7 remake was announced it was a global announcement. When FF15 and KH3 were announced at an english event, it was also confirmed as a global release. Same with Star Ocean, Nier 2, and their new IP rpg. The problem is dragon quest. Square refuses to just say "yes this game is coming to the west."

Star Ocean was announced earlier without a English localisation confirmation. That only came during E3.

Devilgunman · Jul 28, 2015

holysan said:
I hope for seamless battle transition in the PS4 version.

I wouldn't keep my hope up. They couldn't even manage seamless transition when climbing a stair.

Pai Pai Master · Jul 28, 2015

This is a dream come true

Shahed · Jul 28, 2015

SheepyGuy said:
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How does that mean I'm saying that Square are betting the farm on an International release? If anything it's the opposite. Japan is most important hence 3DS. They're also making a PS4 which is probably more for the West hence I have no worries about localisation. Nothing there leads to them going all in for the International version

Remapped88 · Jul 28, 2015

Oh wow, NX also? That's kind surprising but pretty neat.

Kazer · Jul 28, 2015

superNESjoe said:
The last time I played Dragon Quest it was still called Dragon Warrior in the USA. Maybe I'll end up playing this one.

You should play DQ8 at least. It was fantastic.

Raw64life · Jul 28, 2015

3DS version being 2D and 3D at the same time is cool, but I'm simply going to buy whatever version comes to America first. Smart money is on that being the PS4 version.

yazanov · Jul 28, 2015

WOW the PS4 version looks exactly what Id expect a successor of Dragon Quest 8 to look like on current gen hardware. very Impressive and Beautiful. Dat Art style!

YankeeDonB · Jul 28, 2015

Beautiful. Looks like the successor to VIII I've been waiting for. And was that a monster on the field at the end of the first gif on the OP?

Devilgunman · Jul 28, 2015

wrong quote.

Nightengale · Jul 28, 2015

Asd202 said:
Yeah why the can't commit to localization of at least the PS4 is baffling. They have so many games in the pipeline for that platfrom already confirmed for the West...

Same reason they couldn't commit to Dragon Quest Heroes's localisation until February 2015, even though the game was announced in September 2014.

Same reason they couldn't commit to Star Ocean 5's localisation until June 2015, even though the game was announced only two month earlier. (April 2015)

Dragonslayer_023 · Jul 28, 2015

What a weird platform combination, though I assume the 3DS version is basically its own game. Looks great on PS4.

Wensih · Jul 28, 2015

3DS version looks really cool with 3D models on top and sprite work on bottom.

PS4 version definitely looks sharp but it reminds although I wish they stuck with cel-shading as most of the characters and enemies are too cartoony to go for photo-realism without looking like toys.

Mikey Jr. · Jul 28, 2015

holysan said:
I hope for seamless battle transition in the PS4 version.

Agreed. I was going to say "don't even go to another screen. Have the battle right there on the map". But that wouldn't work if they wanted multiple enemies.

Also, I doubt the ds and ps4 versions will be released at the same time. Release the 3ds version first, get those sales, then the ps4 version. This is what I expect to happen.

Callibretto · Jul 28, 2015

Maybe they had deal with Sony or Nintendo to announce localization on their events. Maybe we could get localization info during Paris Game Week or PSX this year.

manueldelalas · Jul 28, 2015

PS4 version looks like an early tech demo... Like those Sonic or Mario in UE4 demos. Really really early. 3DS version looks awesome.

Frodo · Jul 28, 2015

I'm loving that top-down view on the 3DS. Not to mention playing RPGs is always better on mobile where you can just suspend and pick up again from where you were in no time, anywhere.

MatrixMan.EXE · Jul 28, 2015

Nightengale said:
Same reason they couldn't commit to Dragon Quest Heroes's localisation until February 2015, even though the game was announced in September 2014.

Same reason they couldn't commit to Star Ocean 5's localisation until June 2015, even though the game was announced only two month earlier. (April 2015)

Pretty much, which is my point. Why is anyone expecting them to announce a western release here? It's a Japanese event.

Scrawnton · Jul 28, 2015

Nightengale said:
Same reason they couldn't commit to Dragon Quest Heroes's localisation until February 2015, even though the game was announced in September 2014.

Same reason they couldn't commit to Star Ocean 5's localisation until June 2015, even though the game was announced only two month earlier. (April 2015)

because square likes to stick their fingers in their ears and act like western fans do not exist until they're ready to say something?

QuiteWhittle · Jul 28, 2015

Callibretto said:
Maybe they had deal with Sony or Nintendo to announce localization on their events. Maybe we could get localization info during Paris Game Week or PSX this year.

Maybe we could get localization info next week at Gamescom? Wishful thinking but that we be great.

Berordn · Jul 28, 2015

Mikey Jr. said:
Agreed. I was going to say "don't even go to another screen. Have the battle right there on the map". But that wouldn't work if they wanted multiple enemies.

What if they just called in other nearby enemies? Or after the camera locks itself to battle position they rush in from off screen?

FreedomFighter · Jul 28, 2015

I think the 3DS version is pretty cool. I love the 3D/2D thing they have going on. A little redundant but still cool.

Nightengale · Jul 28, 2015

Scrawnton said:
because square likes to stick their fingers in their ears and act like western fans do not exist until they're ready to say something?

Because separation of regional business units.

You assume SE US/Europe is well aware of every damn thing that goes on in SE Japan, but that's highly unlikely.. Especially for IPs like DQ which is Japan-first, chances are every single decision must be approved by SE Japan first, and that includes localisation.

Tldr; Until the bosses over in Japan signs the localisation sheet, the western branches of SE can only give non-statements.

Nibiru · Jul 28, 2015

I bet they both come west. I'll get the ps4 version for sure.

Mikey Jr. · Jul 28, 2015

Berordn said:
What if they just called in other nearby enemies? Or after the camera locks itself to battle position they rush in from off screen?

True. Second part definitely seems more like dq style. I could go for that.

Stone Ocean · Jul 28, 2015

Scrawnton said:
because square likes to stick their fingers in their ears and act like western fans do not exist until they're ready to say something?

Sounds about right

pronk420 · Jul 28, 2015

wow 3DS version looks so good, I love the 2d on the lower screen. i think i might actually prefer that to the ps4 version

Ganondorfo · Jul 28, 2015

2 questions:

1) Is this game single player like VIII or a MMORPG?

2) Will it have the music again by the same composer who did the music for every other Dragon Quest game?

FlynnCL · Jul 28, 2015

Huh, I wasn't expecting two different games. Both look great.

DR2K · Jul 28, 2015

Well this is unexpected. So which version will nX get? PS4 or 3ds?

Hero Prinny · Jul 28, 2015

Yooo the 3ds version is hot tho! Also first offical game announcement for the nx, a system that we have no clue how itll work

holysan · Jul 28, 2015

Mikey Jr. said:
Agreed. I was going to say "don't even go to another screen. Have the battle right there on the map". But that wouldn't work if they wanted multiple enemies.

They could do it like Zestiria. You hit an enemy, other mobs spawn around it.

AmyS · Jul 28, 2015

Ganondorfo said:
1) Is this game single player like VIII or a MMORPG?

Single player like VIII.

Can't answer the other question.

rpmurphy · Jul 28, 2015

OrbitalMatrix said:
Pretty much, which is my point. Why is anyone expecting them to announce a western release here? It's a Japanese event.

We keep saying that and yet multiple games have passed localization. But this one will be different, I swear! Nah, I'm going to skip the mental gymnastics and just going to keep my expectations low and be nicely surprised if they do announce a localization.

woopWOOP · Jul 28, 2015

Woah, NX?

I'll eventually buy one no doubt, so I'll might be getting the fancy DQ XI version.
You know, if it's for NX outside of Japan aswell.

Aeriscloud · Jul 28, 2015

Everybody wins! errr, sort of.

I'm happy anyway.

QuiteWhittle · Jul 28, 2015

Ganondorfo said:
2 questions:

1) Is this game single player like VIII or a MMORPG?

2) Will it have the music again by the same composer who did the music for every other Dragon Quest game?

1)Single player

2)yes

Mikey Jr. · Jul 28, 2015

DR2K said:
Well this is unexpected. So which version will nX get? PS4 or 3ds?

I'm gonna say....

3ds. I still believe the nx is a hybrid, play on the go and at home with one device.

I don't think that would work with the graphics that they are showing off with the ps4 version.

Aarglefarg · Jul 28, 2015

I was hoping for something a lot like what the PS4 version is like. But the 3DS version is what I didn't know I wanted. Its use of the two screens is the most interesting use I have heard of in a long time.

crinale · Jul 28, 2015

https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/625955675747647489

Don't know it's worth mentioning but in Japan 3DS and PS4 versions will be released simultaneously.

RPG_Fanatic · Jul 28, 2015

The 3DS version looks amazing. I am definitely getting that version of DQ XI. I might double dip on a console version if there is a big enough difference, besides graphics.

sturgboski · Jul 28, 2015

Pretty interesting launch platforms. Disappointing Vita couldnt get the 2D sprite version that the 3DS version is getting. Ah well, at least handheld and home console is covered. Interesting for the NX part as strongly hints at a release next fall...

EDIT: Ok I apologize if this comes off as port begging but man, that sprite based 3DS game looks amazing and I just wish Vita would get it too. *sigh* Sorry again.

Asd202 · Jul 28, 2015

crinale said:
https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/625955675747647489

Don't know it's worth mentioning but in Japan 3DS and PS4 versions will be released simultaneously.

Interesting. Looking at the footage PS4 version is behind the 3DS.

Krev · Jul 28, 2015

crinale said:
https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/625955675747647489

Don't know it's worth mentioning but in Japan 3DS and PS4 versions will be released simultaneously.

Sounds like they'll be sitting on the 3DS version for a while.

Arkeband · Jul 28, 2015

I'd almost prefer if the two games have diverging story lines, if we get the ps4 version before the 3DS version, regardless of how charming the 16-bit bottom screen is, I'm going to have a hard time drudging through a game I've already beaten in a lower resolution.

Kazer · Jul 28, 2015

crinale said:
https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/625955675747647489

Don't know it's worth mentioning but in Japan 3DS and PS4 versions will be released simultaneously.

Definitely worth mentioning. I was expecting 3DS first and PS4 a few months later.

Caronte · Jul 28, 2015

manueldelalas said:
PS4 version looks like an early tech demo... Like those Sonic or Mario in UE4 demos. Really really early. 3DS version looks awesome.

I'm curious why people keep saying this. The only difference is they didn't show PS4 combat.

crinale said:
https://twitter.com/RyutaroIchimura/status/625955675747647489

Don't know it's worth mentioning but in Japan 3DS and PS4 versions will be released simultaneously.

That should help PS4 sales.

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