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[eggandI]

Can't wait to see the PS4 battles in motion

 

[ElFly]

Weird both games share the same story

Would have been reasonable to have the 3ds one have some different thing centered on the 2d/3d change

Also to encourage double dipping

 

[DrunkShogun]

No info on the battle system for the PS4 version?



I hope this is the start of a new trilogy, now that they have a great and fast engine and many assets already done with XI, i guess they'd be able to put out a XII and a XIII much quicker.

I would be up for this but don't know whether I would want direct sequels with the same party or same universe with a new generation per game. Hope the engine is used more this gen because they've nailed the dq visuals on the console.

 

[_Ryo_]

I'll be really sad if this game isnt traditional turned based.

 

[Syril]

I'll be really sad if this game isnt traditional turned based.

Remember how Dragon Quest IX was going to be an action RPG?

 

[LordKano]

I'll be really sad if this game isnt traditional turned based.

It's technically turn based. It will likely be the same battle system as DQX, aka you can move freely around the enemies (in a delimited area) and you have to stop and use the menu to attack. It's turn based but with more incentive in the positioning.

The 3DS version will simply be the old turn-based system tho.

 

[kromeo]

It's technically turn based. It will likely be the same battle system as DQX, aka you can move freely around the enemies (in a delimited area) and you have to stop and use the menu to attack. It's turn based but with more incentive in the positioning.

The 3DS version will simply be the old turn-based system tho.

I've been looking forward to this game more than any other, I really hope they haven't done that with the combat

 

[LordKano]

It's not that hard to find higher res screenshots.

You can still see bad compression, especially on the hair.

 

[Debirudog]

Always interesting how Akira Toriyama went from cute chubby characters of the first three games to muscular hunks and then later bishies.

 

[decoyplatypus]

So cute! Please don't make me hurt them

 

[fester]

Assuming this makes it to the US (pathetic that it's even a concern), this will likely be the game that compels me to finally get a PS4.

 

[Oregano]

Assuming this makes it to the US (pathetic that it's even a concern), this will likely be the game that compels me to finally get a PS4.

They certainly aren't making a PS4 version for Japan...

 

[jett]

I thought the whole gimmick of the 3DS version was that both modes "played" at the same time? A bit confused here.

Right on Guv.

Man the VA is VIII is so fun.

Cor blimey!

I should replay DQ8 one day.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I seriously hope they're not about to attack those kitten Sabrecats.

 

[fester]

They certainly aren't making a PS4 version for Japan...

So the Japanese text in the screenshots is just for....?

 

[DiipuSurotu]

16-yo unexperienced boy with a great destiny
female childhood friend
a peaceful hometown
veteran dude with a strong sense of justice

Wow they couldn't be any more generic if they wanted to

 

[GhostTrick]

They certainly aren't making a PS4 version for Japan...

PS4 version exists for Western market I think. And I wouldn't be surprised if it was a PS4/Steam down the line considering the engine.

 

[GunBR]

16-yo unexperienced boy with a great destiny
female childhood friend
a peaceful village
veteran guide dude

Wow they couldn't be any more generic if they wanted to

Dragon Quest is always like this

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Dragon Quest is always like this

I dunno, DQIX showed some promise. Shame they're going back to the usual tropes.

At least there is some hope for the battle system.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I don't really like the character designs in this game, especially the hero.

Look at this awesome group of people.

The best.

 

[LordKano]

So the Japanese text in the screenshots is just for....?

He means that they're developping a PS4 version with the west in mind. He's not wrong, SE want to makes DQ bigger in the west.

 

[crinale]

I thought the whole gimmick of the 3DS version was that both modes "played" at the same time? A bit confused here.

That feature is available at the very beginning
only.

 

[Oregano]

He means that they're developping a PS4 version with the west in mind. He's not wrong, SE want to makes DQ bigger in the west.

Bingo.

 

[fester]

He means that they're developping a PS4 version with the west in mind. He's not wrong, SE want to makes DQ bigger in the west.

Considering how long and loudly we had to yell for 3DS DQ 7/8 to come to the west, and that DQX looks permanently lost to us, SE has a funny way of demonstrating this.

Of course, if true I'm concerned that attempts to "westernize" future DQ games will result in the removal of what makes the series great.

 

[Oregano]

Considering how long and loudly we had to yell for 3DS DQ 7/8 to come to the west, and that DQX looks permanently lost to us, SE has a funny way of demonstrating this.

Of course, if true I'm concerned that attempts to "westernize" future DQ games will result in the removal of what makes the series great.

The issue with DQVII and VIII is the 3DS. Square Enix has no confidence in the system in the west. DQX is an MMO which would be very costly.

 

[_Ryo_]

So cute! Please don't make me hurt them

You can flee.

 

[YAWN]

Looks awesome. Can't wait. I really like the colourful character designs, waiting on the official reveal for the Jester and Monk.

 

[PowderedToast]

so, so excited for this

 

[dan2026]

I thank the Gods for a PS4 version.

The image quality and tiny resolution of the 3DS is just too low for me.

 

[-Mutsukki-]

I've been reading on reports that the whole "Upper Screen 3D and Lower Screen 2D" is just for the first part of the 3DS game and that you later chose between the two. That kinda sucks if true ): What would they even use the second screen for then?

 

[Kenzodielocke]

I am disappointed in how the characters look, the enemies are top notch though.

 

[NSESN]

I've been reading on reports that the whole "Upper Screen 3D and Lower Screen 2D" is just for the first part of the 3DS game and that you later chose between the two. That kinda sucks if true ): What would they even use the second screen for then?

It's true, but you can change anytime going to a specific place

 

[RareFantasy64]

My most wanted game

 

[The Emperor]

Watch the female be the true reincarnation of the Hero and needs to give up her life to save the world instead of the male guy. A stunning plot twist ending

hehe joking.

So excited for this game! Looks like a grand traditional JRPG.

 

[KingBroly]

Square Enix might show you how by not releasing the 3ds one outside of Japan.

Or the Switch version has all 3...somehow.

If it's the same story with all of the characters, dialogue and etc. being the same I don't see why they wouldn't release it overseas...as digital only, probably.


HD version still doesn't look right to me. It's like...half-cartoony/half-generic

 

[User123456]

If Switch gets a PS4 port, I'm so getting this.

Otherwise I might get it on PS4 down the line, but I have too much to play there as it is...

 

[Ahasverus]

3DS havinga fully functionall 2D version is nuts. Looks better than the 3D one too!

 

[BigEmil]

He means that they're developping a PS4 version with the west in mind. He's not wrong, SE want to makes DQ bigger in the west.

And they can do that just bringing the 3DS version to the west, it will sell most there for sure

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

I have kind of a crazy prediction.

The switch port in japan will be the HD version, that way nintendo gets both the 2d,3d, and HD versions.

But in the west i think the switch will get the 2d version, the 3ds might be dead in the west by the time this game gets localized. So if western gamers want the hd version they go with ps4, if they want the old school version they get the switch.

 

[BumRush]

I've never played a DQ game (have 8 on my phone but can't stand playing games on my phone), but the PS4 artstyle is insanely good. I'm definitely giving this a shot.

 

[jett]

That feature is available at the very beginning
only.

I wonder why.

 

[Brazil]

It's too bad we'll never get the 3DS version in English.

 

[Crankshaft]

I love what they are doing with the two screens on the 3ds but there's no way I'm not getting this on ps4. Ps4 all the way

 

[Ooccoo]

Why does Dragon Quest gets it so right whilst Final Fantasy does seem like a mess nowadays? Dragon Quest might be the only JRPG that remained true to its roots all that time...

 

[Newtype-001]

I wonder why.

Probably so the second screen can be used in battle instead of crowding 1 screen.

 

[topplehat]

Both look great, torn on whether to get the 3DS version or PS4 version

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Why does Dragon Quest gets it so right whilst Final Fantasy does seem like a mess nowadays? Dragon Quest might be the only JRPG that remained true to its roots all that time...

Because DQ development is still headed by the same people as the first game unlike FF

 

[The Emperor]

Why does Dragon Quest gets it so right whilst Final Fantasy does seem like a mess nowadays? Dragon Quest might be the only JRPG that remained true to its roots all that time...

Because creators of FF got a delusion that it needs to reinvent the ENTIRE wheel every time...rather than just the setting/era/technology/growth system that FFI-X did.

Now they feel like they need to change the gameplay and game design every game (alongside all the aforementioned elements) which is silly. This led to lengthy engine development and a lot of time wasted experimenting rather than focussing on just improving on what was a perfect formula.

 

[Kouriozan]

Switch version looks great!

 

[Philippo]

Why does Dragon Quest gets it so right whilst Final Fantasy does seem like a mess nowadays? Dragon Quest might be the only JRPG that remained true to its roots all that time...

Because DQ is a series that takes no risks? It's playing it safe 101.
I appreciate FF when it tries something new, even if it fails often.
Not every JRPG series needs to stay classic.