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Dragon Quest VII coming to Japanese 3DS' [February 7th, 2013]
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And that's a good and much needed fix. Not that I don't mind how the game originally is, but the game expects an extremely-thorough exploration effort from the player. I played it without a walkthough, and still even after thinking I was doing everything right one shard managed to completely elude me and caused me to do a decent amount of backtracking to figure out what I missed. I should have been under 90 hours!
That said, the game is a pleasure. The way the game develops is really something special, and a few of the stories in it are some of my favorites in the entire DQ series. The opening is really a non-issue in my eyes, it's long but not unbearable. Fun game, with a ton of stuff to do and experience along the way.
Kind of curious to see how one certain later section of the game is handled in full 3D.
Portugeezer
Gold Member
JRPG for handheld announced?
Obligatory "hope it gets localised/comes to EU and NA" comment.
Until that is confirmed, this game doesn't exist to me.
Obligatory "hope it gets localised/comes to EU and NA" comment.
Until that is confirmed, this game doesn't exist to me.
Prophane33
Member
Would get it day one if the 3DS was region free, I've played every DQ game, but never in English, this sure as heck isn't going to be the first. I guess I'll have to pick up a Japanese 3DS and get this one on the cheap in the distant future.
The news I've been waiting for, and it's only 4 months away! =)
I wonder if they're going with the DQ 8/9 route or the first person route for the battles. I like to see the characters but I would prefer the latter for quicker battles. The game is already long enough.
The new fairy...thing should make the tablet-hunting easier and is a welcome addition despite its meh design.
I wonder if they're going with the DQ 8/9 route or the first person route for the battles. I like to see the characters but I would prefer the latter for quicker battles. The game is already long enough.
The new fairy...thing should make the tablet-hunting easier and is a welcome addition despite its meh design.
U013
Portugeezer
Gold Member
Next to remake after this is... DQ8? DDD
DDDAnd that's a good and much needed fix. Not that I don't mind how the game originally is, but the game expects an extremely-thorough exploration effort from the player. I played it without a walkthough, and still even after thinking I was doing everything right one shard managed to completely elude me and caused me to do a decent amount of backtracking to figure out what I missed. I should have been under 90 hours!
That said, the game is a pleasure. The way the game develops is really something special, and a few of the stories in it are some of my favorites in the entire DQ series. The opening is really a non-issue in my eyes, it's long but not unbearable. Fun game, with a ton of stuff to do and experience along the way.Kind of curious to see how one certain later section of the game is handled in full 3D.
It doesn't expect you to explore, because it provides an NPC who tells you where you can find shards.
Synless
Member
I did my part! They better bring DQ7 over.
Schadenfreude
Member
Old? Teaser website: http://www.dragonquest.jp/dq7/
gamergirly
Member
OMG
FUCK YES
/dies
FUCK YES
/dies
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Pretty cool news! I'm confident Reggie will bring this over!
Can't wait for it. I never had a chance to play the PS1 game.
100+ hrs! Crazy!
Can't wait for it. I never had a chance to play the PS1 game.
100+ hrs! Crazy!
PixyJunket
Member
Is it to much to think that if this game comes out over here, Pirate Slime could accompany it?
Yeah, probably.
Square-Enix.
Yeah, probably.
Square-Enix.
Oh good it's ArtePiazza again, so it's probably closer to DQV PS2 technology than Joker/Terry 3D.
Given how well Rocket Hero and DQ 5 performed that would be more on North American's then SE's fault.
How can you not hear this music and instantly want to play DQ7? Whether you've played it before or not.
Along with this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1I7D_NTHjY
Schadenfreude
Member
Can anyone translate what it says on the site? Is there any relevant info?
Nothing new. Everything mentioned on the site is on the scan.
Schadenfreude
Member
Thanks.
It looks better than DQ5 PS2 in terms of model detail at least. But yeah, Arte Piazza with Majima art direction once again. It's not going to look super amazing, but it'll be eye-pleasing.
TurnipFritters
Member
It's mostly just credits and general information (genre/system/etc). It does say the release date is February 7th, but I'm not sure if we knew that specific date or not.
Oops, forgot the scan didn't say the 7th. I had heard that from someone else. So yeah, that part's new.
sonikokaruto
Banned
TurnipFritters
Member
Still got my old save
God it's like
Best news ever.
DQ8 has great music, sir.
decoyplatypus
Member
Excellent. Now I will be really sad when this doesn't come to NA.
It's got a couple of good pieces but for whatever reason it didn't move me as much as 7 did. 8 is better than 9 though.
We're talking original or the new one?
Just a small hint or indicator that you might have missed something, I'm all good. That's a good fix!
The original. If you go to the valley by Falrish, she's set up down there and she'll give you hints about the locations of shards you're missing.
Nice, should be hot stuff.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
The Mana Legend
Banned
Not sure if I'll be able to handle this. I could barely force myself through the 40 hours of Dragon Quest IV, let alone the 25034590 hours of DQVII.
Will definitely buy, but it'll probably take me 200 years to finish.
Will definitely buy, but it'll probably take me 200 years to finish.
Amazing coincidence. A copy of DQ7 has been sitting in my room unplayed for the last ten years, and only two days after I finally start the game they announce a remake!
I'm actually accustomed to the graphics at this point in the game, but if any Dragon Quest needed an update it is definitely 7.
I'm actually accustomed to the graphics at this point in the game, but if any Dragon Quest needed an update it is definitely 7.
Bearpowers
Neo Member
This is my favorite game of all time with BoF4 coming in close 2nd.
I am importing myself a White 3DS XL this Christmas it seems.
I am importing myself a White 3DS XL this Christmas it seems.
Smart move. My white 3DS LL is my favorite handheld ever. Be sure to pick up Bravely Default to tide you over until DQVII hits - it is a fantastic old school JRPG.
Edag Plata
Banned
Jackpot. This is the only main series Dragon Quest I haven't beaten. Now to wait 3 years for the US release.
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
Will this reach the West?
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
Wonder if they'll port 8 next.
Starphoenix
Member
More then likely yes. Then Nintendo will have received every main line entry in the DQ series.
8 was on PS2, which isn't just terribly far from 3DS levels, so there wouldn't be much of an up-port. HD remake would seem best, but with DQXI likely going on 3DS, I'd imagine DQXI would be the next game. They could always go back and re-make DQ1/2/3 again, though.