Dragon Quest IV [DS] new scan

Anno · (08-14-2007, 02:59 AM)

As long as it looks better than FF3 I'll be happy with the graphics.

citrus lump · (08-14-2007, 02:59 AM)

that's a big one.

LiquidMetal14 · (08-14-2007, 03:00 AM)

PolyGone · (08-14-2007, 03:01 AM)

hot damn

this game'll definitely benefit from having the extra screen, look at the dungeon shot on the left page - you can see more of the maze, thereby helping to avoid annoying dead ends and the like

Error · (08-14-2007, 03:01 AM)

looks awesome

thetrin · (08-14-2007, 03:03 AM)

SEXCELLENT

Aeana · (08-14-2007, 03:04 AM)

Battles look really weird... I haven't decided what I think about that, just yet!

Other than that, though, it looks fantastic.

Rodeo Clown · (08-14-2007, 03:04 AM)

What are the odds that this gets localized though?

rakka · (08-14-2007, 03:04 AM)

Beautiful.

SabinFigaro · (08-14-2007, 03:06 AM)

Want.

joesmokey · (08-14-2007, 03:06 AM)

This needs to come out now!

ethelred · (08-14-2007, 03:06 AM)

I really love the way the battles are presented. The character portraits look great, and I like that we'll get to see those all the time -- it's a nice way to mix the style of DQVIII (showing the full character models) and old school DQ (which showed... nothing). And I like that status info like HP and MP are displayed up there, as it gives more room for the backgrounds (which are looking hot).

Hype increasing.

Originally Posted by PolyGone:

hot damn

this game'll definitely benefit from having the extra screen, look at the dungeon shot on the left page - you can see more of the maze, thereby helping to avoid annoying dead ends and the like

Very good point.

Originally Posted by Rodeo Clown:

What are the odds that this gets localized though?

Pretty damned high.

Galactic Fork · (08-14-2007, 03:12 AM)

Originally Posted by ethelred:

I really love the way the battles are presented. The character portraits look great, and I like that we'll get to see those all the time -- it's a nice way to mix the style of DQVIII (showing the full character models) and old school DQ (which showed... nothing). And I like that status info like HP and MP are displayed up there, as it gives more room for the backgrounds (which are looking hot).

I really hope status and low hp changes the images too.

Also, nice big buttons for use of the touch screen. I hope touch controls are done better than FFIII which ammounted to having to tap just about everything twice.

Soul4ger · (08-14-2007, 03:21 AM)

I like the shots of the world map on the far right, when you're navigating the overworld. You can zoom in and out, as you like it. Good stuff. This game and the other remakes will ROX.

Xeke · (08-14-2007, 03:23 AM)

Lookin great.

Aeana · (08-14-2007, 03:24 AM)

Thinking about it more, I guess what they've done with the battles is pretty cool. I don't like the big black space at the top of the top screen with the tactics text, though. Seems like a lot of wasted space.
I also can't figure out what's going on in the battle screens in the lower left. There's a combat log, and 4 blue bars underneath. I wonder what they are.

The changes are a bit jarring for someone who's played the PSX remake as many times as I have, but they're not bad at all. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Snaku · (08-14-2007, 03:25 AM)

Deku · (08-14-2007, 03:26 AM)

looking good

They've managed to extend the playfield to both screens.

unihoaxer · (08-14-2007, 03:30 AM)

I'm all over this one.

Kunan · (08-14-2007, 03:30 AM)

Wow they're putting some good work into these!

zoku88 · (08-14-2007, 03:41 AM)

My want for this game has increased from 100% to ... wait...

Anyway, obligatory DO WANT

Pureauthor · (08-14-2007, 03:42 AM)

Yay, Dragon Quest!

Forgotten Ancient · (08-14-2007, 03:47 AM)

The wait for DQIX will be a painless one as long as they can get this trilogy out within the next 6-18 months. I can't find a drool emoticon big enough to convey my frothing demand.

cicero · (08-14-2007, 03:51 AM)

firex · (08-14-2007, 03:56 AM)

This game just looks better and better to me. It's good to see how they're using both screens. I like it a lot more than FF3's use, anyway.

grandjedi6 · (08-14-2007, 03:57 AM)

fucking fantasic

ethelred · (08-14-2007, 04:00 AM)

Originally Posted by firex:

This game just looks better and better to me. It's good to see how they're using both screens. I like it a lot more than FF3's use, anyway.

Well, it'd be kinda hard to have a worse implementation of dual screen than FF3r...

Pureauthor · (08-14-2007, 04:02 AM)

MMZX tops FF3DS for 'most idiotic dual screen implementation'. Handily.

Nuke · (08-14-2007, 04:06 AM)

Originally Posted by cicero:

The Take Out Bandit · (08-14-2007, 04:09 AM)

Oh, those purple haired chicks are so hot.

Can't wait for the new dojins.

Forgotten Ancient · (08-14-2007, 04:10 AM)

Originally Posted by Pureauthor:

MMZX tops FF3DS for 'most idiotic dual screen implementation'. Handily.

No kidding.

Somehow that coupled with the horrid map system totally ruined the game for me.

SuperJ · (08-14-2007, 04:11 AM)

I cannot wait for this game. Makes me want to bust out the GBC versions of II and III for some practice.

NolbertoS · (08-14-2007, 04:12 AM)

Day 1 purchase confirmed, but just in case, might take Japanese lessons to import it, if it doesn't get localized. I ain't going to miss out on DQIV, V and VI if it doesn't get localized.

Jiggy · (08-14-2007, 04:39 AM)

So awesome.
And character portraits visible in battle? Just another reason to take Alena and Mara 100% of the time. (As opposed to Ragnar and Brey.) Those two, Christopher, and the Hero are my usual party.

TwinIonEngines · (08-14-2007, 05:00 AM)

I want this. I played the NES version to completion by renting - I'm ready to have my memories financially exploited.

Red Scarlet · (08-14-2007, 05:02 AM)

It's a great game overall. The positives far, far outweigh the stuff I had issues with (which was very little). Y'all should have a good time.

Mistouze · (08-14-2007, 05:08 AM)

Looks hot! I'll import it as soon as it comes out in the US but I still hope Europe will get it!

Greenpanda · 05:16 AM

Hmm, I like the way they put the character portraits and status up on the top screen. It's a good way of displaying the stats without taking up too much screen real estate. And the portraits are a nice personal touch, a reminder of who you've got fighting for you :).

edit: the map zoom in/out is cool too, very DQ VIII like

Reneledarker · (08-14-2007, 05:29 AM)

Looks great, hope we get it soon in america and don't have to wait a year or worse, never.

ethelred · (08-14-2007, 05:35 AM)

Originally Posted by Greenpanda:

Hmm, I like the way they put the character portraits and status up on the top screen. It's a good way of displaying the stats without taking up too much screen real estate. And the portraits are a nice personal touch, a reminder of who you've got fighting for you :).

edit: the map zoom in/out is cool too, very DQ VIII like

Didn't you quit gaming?

Greenpanda · (08-14-2007, 05:36 AM)

Originally Posted by ethelred:

Didn't you quit gaming?

nothing in the above post implies I was actually going to PLAY this!

ethelred · (08-14-2007, 05:37 AM)

Originally Posted by Greenpanda:

nothing in the above post implies I was actually going to PLAY this!

Oh, phew. You had me worried for a few moments!

Takuhi · (08-14-2007, 06:05 AM)

Whoah, where did ArtePiazza get the skills to do in two screens what Matrix could only do in one? I hope that this shames Matrix into doing the same for FFIV.

Damn, I am looking forward to this SO MUCH MORE than DQIX. Is that wrong?

Forgotten Ancient · (08-14-2007, 06:06 AM)

Originally Posted by Takuhi:

Whoah, where did ArtePiazza get the skills to do in two screens what Matrix could only do in one? I hope that this shames Matrix into doing the same for FFIV.

Damn, I am looking forward to this SO MUCH MORE than DQIX. Is that wrong?

If that's so wrong, I don't want to be right.

/Lame

ethelred · (08-14-2007, 06:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Takuhi:

Whoah, where did ArtePiazza get the skills to do in two screens what Matrix could only do in one? I hope that this shames Matrix into doing the same for FFIV.

Damn, I am looking forward to this SO MUCH MORE than DQIX. Is that wrong?

Yes.

I'm looking forward to this doubleplusgoodgood game very much, but Dragon Quest IX much more. Though Square Enix really needs to release that freaking new trailer of DQ9 to reassure me that my faith is well placed. :(

Raw64life · (08-14-2007, 06:23 AM)

:jizz

Originally Posted by Reneledarker:

Looks great, hope we get it soon in america and don't have to wait a year or worse, never.

There will be much bloodshed if that happens.

Tenbatsu · (08-14-2007, 06:32 AM)

Nice graphics! Guess they jus recycle DQ7 one i suppose?

mutsu · (08-14-2007, 06:38 AM)

Originally Posted by Tenbatsu:

Nice graphics! Guess they jus recycle DQ7 one i suppose?

It does look very similar, but slightly different.

I guess I don't really mind. Those extra touches with the new icons and things like that makes me happy.

Shouta · (08-14-2007, 06:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Tenbatsu:

Nice graphics! Guess they jus recycle DQ7 one i suppose?

Woo, a dingbat.

This looks pretty much like DQIV remake for the PSX. =P