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Dragon Quest 1-8 coming to smartphones.
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MoogleWizard
Member
But as you see with DQX it's not getting localized. It might have something to do with it being an MMO but I imagine localizing an RPG is more effort than other types of games so they probably decide it's not worthwhile if it's not exclusive.
Isn't FF still pretty present on PS brand?
I think that also DQ brand will still be pretty present on Nintendo system too.
Of course, they both will be present on mobile.
Valjean Lafitte
Banned
The first one. NES. No cheat devices.
Actually, I've only played the first one. If these ports are faithful to the originals I just might buy these.
Hot Coldman
Banned
I'd prolly play 8 if I could get it for iOS.
Exaggerating, but one can see that SE is moving almost all of their non-AAA budget efforts to mobile, and that's what I'm worried about (meaning I'm talking about, say, FFType-1 or DQXI). 3DS is healthy right now, but I wonder for how long portables and mobile will co-exist and keep offering games of different scopes. How long will companies keep their low-scope games on mobile and their high-scope (but lower budget than AAA) games on portables?
I think games like FFATB will almost cease to exist, and games like these ports will become the norm, which raises the question: will third-parties keep offering these experiences for handheld consoles as well as mobile? Will it be profitable for them just because more enthusiast players prefer the former? Especially when even the enthusiasts are (along with billions of other users) on mobile as well? I'm really worried about this. And this applies less to Sony (that already has PS Mobile, and starts to get games like Chaos Rings on Vita) and more to Nintendo.
StoppedInTracks
Member
It is not a terrible thing. It's the usual platform warriors battle.
Personally I cannot wait to play DQ8 again this time on my iPad.
Oh but I agree: I hope portable can still find their space on the market.
But, I don't get it: why you fear it more for Nintendo than Sony, if you are the first in saying that it's already happening on Vita/Xperia/Sony brands?
Can't wait for XI smartphone exclusive
There are still plans of Ninty bringing VII to the west after BD IIRC
test_account
XP-39C²
Are there any sales numbers for their previous mobile games?
Definitely not terrible. Just a little awkward. It gives a very nice option to enjoy the Dragon Quest series (especially as Square Enix has started integrating Apple's Game Center and the Google Play Games services), but it makes it hard to comprehend the future of gaming.
Just take it with you.
Member
The thread will be amazing.
DrROBschiz
Member
Wow
A nice big fuck you from Japan
A nice big fuck you from Japan
Making a well loved series available to a shit-ton of people is a 'fuck you'?
I agree
I mean, up to now they are bringing to mobile old ports of games that, being developed primarly for gaming consoles, were and still are "fitting" all the parameters to satisfy us gamers
If and when they'll announce exclusive "main" episodes for mobile, considering how different is the fruition of games on those devices compared to the dedicated gaming consoles, I'll jump on the "f*ck" side
If SE actually took the time to optimize the stuff thy are putting on smartphones then it would be no problem. But most of them are rushed junk
We'll see, but its 16 years and counting and still we dont have a PAL version of DQ7 on either platform its been out for.
Obviously 11 is next. And at least it will look better on a phone than a 3DS
Magicpaint
Member
Remember that these are ports though. I'm kinda wary of them making an original DQVIII-level effort DQ on smartphones. I just hope it isn't some F2P BS and a nice traditional DQ game, but I can't hold my breath for that either - that super light RPG Monsters game they announced certainly doesn't inspire confidence.
transience
Member
I'm surprisingly cool with this. Put DQ8 on Vita or 3DS and it probably doesn't come out here. At least with iOS we have a good chance of it, and it won't lose a whole ton in translation.
3DS and Vita would be better, but I'm realistic. I've been REALLY wanting to play DQ8 again but there's no way I'm spending 80 hours in front of a PS2 again.
3DS and Vita would be better, but I'm realistic. I've been REALLY wanting to play DQ8 again but there's no way I'm spending 80 hours in front of a PS2 again.
Pinko Marx
Banned
Yeah me too actually. I definitely am going to buy a couple.
I don't understand the outroar over this. Its not like a new entry is smart phone only, its not like this suddenly makes the previous ports unplayable.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
That's about what I wanted to say but I think there's some pretty eloquent vernacular out there to really put this in perspective...........
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ShockingAlberto
Member
If anyone expresses surprise in the future about Square-Enix's direction, just remember, the signs were all there.
It will also cost $300 to purchase the DLC necessary to complete the game.
I think that Sony's ultimate goal to have two gaming platforms: a core, system-exclusive one (PS4, PS5 in the future) and a more casual, cross-system one (available across Xperia, Vita TV and other devices). Their cross-system platform is certain to be available on mobile (through PlayStation Mobile's evolution or successor), and considering the possibility of third-parties not finding it profitable to be on gaming-exclusive handheld systems, that will make their non-AAA budget games (now exclusive to mobile), still be able to find their way on Sony's platform. A Vita successor may as well be a gaming-optimised device supporting the PlayStation Mobile successor.
What makes sense for Nintendo on the other hand is to remove the distinction between handheld and home console. A single portable console that can turn into a home system (through a dock or even streaming) is the most sensible option for them in my opinion. But considering that 3DS's (and its predecessors') appeal was partly third-party games by Square Enix, Capcom, Level-5 and the like, will this future system be strong enough without them? That's not a situation that can necessarily be predicted; for all we know, developers like Square Enix may still offer software for Nintendo's future systems -- it's just that among the options of 1. priority over mobile, 2. equal attention with mobile and 3. a Wii U-like situation, there are several ways this can turn out.
Square just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Japanese culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase DQX for either system, nor will they purchase any of Square's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Square has alienated an entire market with this move.
Square, publicly apologize and cancel DQ for smartphones or you can kiss your business goodbye.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Japanese culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase DQX for either system, nor will they purchase any of Square's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Square has alienated an entire market with this move.
Square, publicly apologize and cancel DQ for smartphones or you can kiss your business goodbye.
Vorg
Banned
I don't get what the big deal is either. The games are now available on another platform. That's it.
Pinko Marx
Banned
People just hate mobile gaming, especially when it comes to Squeenix since thats almost all they've been doing lately.
Spoken by sometime that hasn't played SEs mobile games.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
It's not as much the surprise as it is the twisting of the knife-like acceptance of it all.
I don't hate mobile gaming, I hate mobile control, it's killing my thumbs to play anything on it.
I have about 50 games on my iPad and it has been 3 months since the last time I played one. I bought it just to play mobile games, but now it's just for browsing internet in my bed.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Why would anybody get mad? Let Square Enix have their fun while they can. Nobody outside of Japan will give a shit about paying £20 for a dated RPG on their phone. SE's chasing the biggest market but doing it in an atypical SE fashion.
I'm not mad, just a bit sad because this probably means DQ8 won't be ported to a handheld, and assuming these come out in English, DQ7 on the 3DS is unlikely to be brought over.
I bought FF4 for 15€ on my tablet. I'm part of the problem
But at least having these games available on an open platform is a great step forward.
MrChocolate
Member
It´s ok Square, as long as it´s only DQ. Because if you do this with FF6... I swear...
flatearthpandas
Member
After these last few years, I can't honestly say that I'll miss Square Enix when they're gone.
I won't say that I hope they fail, but it's getting to the point where their direction does not intersect at all with what I want as a gamer who primarily plays JRPGs.
I won't say that I hope they fail, but it's getting to the point where their direction does not intersect at all with what I want as a gamer who primarily plays JRPGs.
publicpwnerer
Member
I'm disappointed. I mean, Square have no obligation to the handheld platforms....they'll go to anything that will rake a profit, but it just feels like such a waste.
I can't stand smartphone / tablet gaming. When I got my Galaxy Nexus a couple of years back, I spent a total $30 just picking up various games. Since then, in that two year+ period, my combined gaming time is less than an hour. I've yet to open a game on my phone in a year and a half.
Such a horrible, imprecise platform...yet sales must be good for FF etc, since Square Enix seem smitten with it. I think the thing that stings the most is that porting games to smartphones is seemingly an inexpensive venture...and when the market inevitably dries up, they won't have really lost anything. Us gamers on the other hand, are left with handhelds / consoles with no ports, translations, HD versions etc.
I can't stand smartphone / tablet gaming. When I got my Galaxy Nexus a couple of years back, I spent a total $30 just picking up various games. Since then, in that two year+ period, my combined gaming time is less than an hour. I've yet to open a game on my phone in a year and a half.
Such a horrible, imprecise platform...yet sales must be good for FF etc, since Square Enix seem smitten with it. I think the thing that stings the most is that porting games to smartphones is seemingly an inexpensive venture...and when the market inevitably dries up, they won't have really lost anything. Us gamers on the other hand, are left with handhelds / consoles with no ports, translations, HD versions etc.
I bought FF4 for 15 on my tablet. I'm part of the problem
But at least having these games available on an open platform is a great step forward.
Well, 15 isn't bad, so I fail to see the big deal. It's been just a few years since people paid tripple the amount for exactly the same game without asking any questions.
Earthpainting
Member
You should probably prepare yourself for it already. Mobile FF6 and 7 is only a matter of time. They can reach the largest audience for the least amount of effort this way.
KiTA
Member
Of COURSE they are going to port FF6. It'll use the FF5mobile engine. And it will be gloriously horrible.
Minsc
Gold Member
You're acting like FF6 mobile wasn't already confirmed.