Interface23
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Dragon Quest VII 3DS Releases on September 16, 2016 in NA
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Good place to jump in and apparently 3DS version is faster
TheGamingBox
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question to anyone who has played the jp version of dq7 3ds, does the game use both screens for some cutscenes like the ds games did?
Mingledorff
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The 3DS game makes the intro quicker. And did a lot of tweaks but yeah, it's a long game. I put well over 120 hours in it in one playthru on ps1. Great game, one of my favorites of all time.
If the time sounds daunting for a first time experience in the series, Dragon Quest 5 is about 90 hours shorter. (It took me 30 hours while DQ7 took me 120 hours.) You can easily get that game and have it beat by the time Dragon Quest 7 releases if you want to test the series out with an appetizer.
Personally, I would recommend against playing DQV in the next couple weeks before VII. Dragonquest is my favorite series of all time and I love every game in the franchise. However, every time I try to play two DQ games back to back I get burnt out. Though each game does have its own charm and unique attributes, I feel that when you play them together they tend to blur together. Besides, I have a feeling that once you get started with DQ you will become obsessed. Better to take your time and enjoy each game in its own time. DQV is too good to rush through as a mere appetizer to another game.
That being said, if you really want to get a taste of DQ before VII releases, maybe playing DQ1 would be a good place to start. Very short game (10 or so hours as I remember it), available on mobile, and extremely limited gameplaywise compared to pretty much every other game in the series. It is undoubtedly the weakest and least developed game in the series, but it will give you that little appetizer before the all-you-can-eat buffet that is DQVII.
DQ5 is the best DQ game no doubt.
I really dont understand a need for an appetizer though. Just play 7, just a few more weeks to go. Dont burn yourself out.
You can play DQ5 down the line.
SparkleMotion
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Does this game have the 3D effect? Dragon Quest VIII won't.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
Yes, DQVII has 3D, and you can additionally adjust for a strong or weak 3D effect in battles. SE seemed to stop doing 3D unfortunately later on with Final Fantasy Explorers (Dec. 2014) and DQVIII (Aug. 2015), but this DQVII remake was before all that (Feb. 2013).
PSFan
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I was really disappointed to hear about the intro change. That was one of the best things about the original on PS1. I remember how I wondered what was going on having only one small island and no monsters or anything.
One of my favorite moments in gaming was when I found the first fragment and then when I discovered what to do with it. The feeling I got when I realized what was happening was awesome. It was such a great mystery and I thought it was one of the best game intros ever made.
Does anyone have any idea?
Purple Cheeto
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Not DQ7 3DS but Highspirits just started a DQ7 PS1 run as part of his DQ1-9 Maraton: https://www.twitch.tv/highspirits
Megalosaro
Banned
I prefer VII to VIII. VIII is prettier, but VII has a better story (IMHO) better characters (IMHO) and much better gameplay. It's kind of a culmination of everything DQ1-6 had been building towards at that point, and gameplay wise VIII is a step back.
VII is my favorite game in the series. VIII is one of my least favorite. But I'm an outlier.
I'm with you. VIII is still the only main series game I haven't (yet) finished. At times it seems like the best game ever as you traverse grassy hills, aimlessly exploring with that beautiful music. However it gets tedious at times in ways I don't feel the other games do. I loved just grinding in VII-learning new jobs and gaining levels. I also actually really enjoy the graphical style of the original so I am hoping that the remake still retains the charm that is-in my opinion-central to the experience.
themagicalkitsune
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Sammy Samusu
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It's so close.
I'll be so busy in the next few weeks though. T____T
I'll be so busy in the next few weeks though. T____T
TheGamingBox
Banned
i still need to beat v and vi before i can play my copy that im getting
You're thinking of VIII. This isn't on mobile.
Edit: nope, looked it up and I'm wrong apparently.
Your question was legit even if you were confused! Seems like there is in fact a mobile port of the 3DS remake but there don't seem to be any plans for localization presently.
Yeah, it sounded like the letters and online petitions really had an effect
I hope it sells better than the last few have, they tried.
I never played the original. But I did feel the same sense of wonder that you described playing the remake. The intro is shorter, but I think the vibes are still there.
Nope. I doubt they'll say anything about it either.
I'm ok with it considering how weak the 3DSs speakers are
On the other hand, if a person were eager to jump in to DQ but wanted to wait for a price drop on DQVII, certainly DQV on DS is the best choice.
I hope no one is excited for DQVIII on 3DS. Looks like a significant downgrade from the PS2 version. It's a pretty bland game, too.
BobbyRobby
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Can't wait. Ready to start this game again after losing a 100+ hour save on the PS1 years ago.
To the guy wondering where to jump into the series, I'd say 4 or 5 on the DS. They are my two favorite games in the series.
3 is a close third, but there isn't a great way to play the best version of it, and the game is so much more satisfying after playing the first two games in the series.
To the guy wondering where to jump into the series, I'd say 4 or 5 on the DS. They are my two favorite games in the series.
3 is a close third, but there isn't a great way to play the best version of it, and the game is so much more satisfying after playing the first two games in the series.
It is definitely looking pretty grim for Dragon Quest VIII.
It will most likely not have voice acting. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure it has already been confirmed that it won't have the orchestral soundtrack either.
It has VA. They showed a video at the end of the DQVII panel @PAX for those who stayed after the Q&A session.
Music is not orchestrated and graphics don't look hot (compared to PS2).
Confirmed where?
I was there, and adding to this, I'm going to quote myself from reddit to share more insights:
Another thing guys, the panel was not even 1/4 full.
I was like 5 mins late, I rushed, but when I got in I was amazed at how empty it was
To put things into context, even the World of Final Fantasy panel (a FF spinoff for younger audiences) was a 100% full. And don't get me started on the FFXV one, you had to be there 1 hour early to have a shot.
I think there's really very few of us.
I'm not trying to be apocalyptic here, just pointing out what I saw. Let's stay loud and loyal guys.
And as I said above, they showed some DQ8 footage as well.
I can confirm:
- There is VA (They showed the intro, where only the King and Yangus speak, they sounded like the PS2 voices)
- There is no orchestrated music
- Expect graphics downgrade next to the PS2 version, but if you have never played this game, do yourself a favor and pick it up
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
VIII will definitely have the English VA, though I wonder if the new content will be unvoiced or have new lines recorded. And speak of the devil, Mcdohl was there to confirm the English VA and posted at the same time as me.
Visually the game looks great for 3DS. Enemy encounters, sped up battles, a new post-game dungeon, and all the other additions will make it worth it.
The music playing on the European Direct for VIII did sound like it was based on samples though. Not surprised.
Visually the game looks great for 3DS. Enemy encounters, sped up battles, a new post-game dungeon, and all the other additions will make it worth it.
The music playing on the European Direct for VIII did sound like it was based on samples though. Not surprised.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
On the small screen it looks pretty similar. Also no frame tearing + consistent 30fps framerate, unlike the PS2 version.
Zippedpinhead
Member
Alright I have heard again and again that the intro is shorter. Does this mean streamlined (a lot less fetch questy before going to the first dungeon) OR does it mean that anything with the the first dungeon is different?
Or both?
I'm not spoiler tagging it because I think those two aspects are General jRPG expectations, however I can completely understand answers being tagged.
Or both?
I'm not spoiler tagging it because I think those two aspects are General jRPG expectations, however I can completely understand answers being tagged.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I haven't played the game before, but in one video I think they said a bunch of the stuff from the original intro is now optional. So that made the intro shorter but the stuff is still there for people who want to do it.
Truth, but they showed it on the panel screen, which was huge so it didn't do it much favors
PumpkinSpice
Banned
No that's not right at all. There's a whole puzzle dungeon in the Estard ruins in the original that was replaced with a short, basic, linear thing. This cuts out about probably 30mins to an hour depending on how slow you are in your first play-through before you hit the first battle.
Really disappointed that I won't be able to support the series in the West with these upcoming games (VII, VIII, and Builders). Dragon Quest is one of my favourite series, but I've fallen on hard times and simply can't afford to shell out for 3 titles, especially with the prices in Canada.
Hopefully everyone has a great time with VII next week (although I've heard the remake's a bit iffy)!
Hopefully everyone has a great time with VII next week (although I've heard the remake's a bit iffy)!
Magicpaint
Member
Yeah the European Direct clip pretty much confirmed that western DQVIII also won't have the orchestral soundtrack which is a huge shame. The 3DS version had a brand new recording that sounded far better than the western PS2 version.
Fujimoto was asked about it here and gave a non-answer, pretty much. Starts at around 16:49
I've never played any DW/DQ game before, reading the thread seems its a good game. Can anyone tell me if this game is similar to other rpg series? Graphics/trailer-wise, I'm getting a yokai watch vibe, and I couldn't finish that game (always put me to sleep). Thinking of getting it along with PW6 this month.
Thanks
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