I love Dragon Quest so much. ..but I won't buy this. I need a controller. I'd buy a pad for my iPad if I must but it would have to run in landscape so I can get it up on a monitor.
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Dragon Quest VII 3DS remake coming to iOS, Android
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I love Dragon Quest so much. ..but I won't buy this. I need a controller. I'd buy a pad for my iPad if I must but it would have to run in landscape so I can get it up on a monitor.
Kurosaki Ichigo
Member
I was a bit surprised they didn't show this in the DQ anniversary announcements a month ago, but nice to see its alive and based on the 3DS version.
Though still not confident on a localization, sadly.
Though still not confident on a localization, sadly.
Sammy Samusu
Member
I prefer the 3DS version.
RPG_Fanatic
Member
I would hope so. I'll they are going to spend the time to translate the text again, you would think they would want to release both versions.
sixteen-bit
Member
Nice to hear, even though I totally expected this.
The old translation was extremely good for a PS1 RPG.
Not to mention it had the GOAT spell names before the translation team got "goofy" with them. You cast Sproink! You cast Wigglegiggle!
I mean they turned Bedragon into "Puff!".
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Graphics look the same, apparently none of you are aware of how this game looks on 3DS?
vagabondarts
Member
Release this and 3DS version in the USA. Hope it runs better than VIII on ios.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Nope. I'd rather just play the PS1 original than support this. DQ8 on mobile was an absolute clusterfuck.
Megatron
Member
Dq8 on iOS is $19.99. I think we all know if dq7 or 8 comes to 3ds here it will be $40. So if square does translate this, it absolutely makes sense for them to not only release it on 3ds but to release it on 3ds FIRST. I mean, releasing a $20 mobile version at the same time is only going to canabalize sales of your more expensive version.
Would anyone here rather buy the iOS version for half price?
Would anyone here rather buy the iOS version for half price?
Palette Swap
Member
Yeah, IX is probably next, considering Hoshi looks essentially like IX F2P version. I'd expect IX to be an online version then.
DQ8 was them trying to cram a console game designed to be played on a TV onto a cell phone. This is a port of a game that was always designed to be portable and played on a small screen. I'd still prefer the 3DS version, but this isn't the same thing.
They also used the JP version of that game, without voice acting or orchestrated music...
... and then two years later, released a JP-language version with voice acting, and orchestrated music.
8's mobile version was a rushed mess that seemed to be oblivious to the company's plans.
This version of 7 is the improved version, and they have substantially more experience programming for phones at this point.
Android for me, but yes. Not having to worry about physical supply, shipment, preorders, print-runs, etc. is a big deal for a publisher.
Vyse The Legend
Member
I admire your optimism. Square Enix's mobile work, especially for ports, has been almost unilaterally horrible, but I do hope this one works out.
Megalosaro
Banned
Ill buy it. I'd prefer on the 3ds... but 7 is my favorite in the series. I want this
TOSE did the port of DQVIII though. ArtePiazza is doing the port this time.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Quality of port is usually down to $$$. TOSE's done good work before. If Square Enix doesn't put enough resources into a port it's going to come out poorly no matter who's developing it.
I don't know, I think it looks decent enough to warrant a mobile purchase. As long as the framerate is fine.
I'm not sure, but I think it actually works pretty well with the DQ games.
I'm not sure, but I think it actually works pretty well with the DQ games.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Most people commute to work via train, most people who do so have to stand, most people who stand while commuting for an hour+ want to use their phone with their free hand. Portrait games just make more sense.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Did they really do this? Wow.
This.
I regret buying any of the mobile DQs. The touchscreen interface gets old really fast. If they also release it on something with buttons, I'll buy it.
Within the same budget the original developer will always do a better job regardless.
Well, it looks nice. And has a decent chance of coming over. Still think I'd prefer playing on a 3DS, though. Even if it was just an eShop-only digital release.
But I'll support whichever one comes over, regardless.
But I'll support whichever one comes over, regardless.
Please come over, I was *this* close to playing the PS1 version out of desperation.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Increase, I'd say.
Which is good because I can now say from experience that navigating a DQ game on a touchscreen fucking sucks.
I was starting to wonder if they'd pull it off after all. Glad they did.
No, it doesn't. DQ1-8 were announced for mobile all at once before any of them started coming out.
The environmental textures are lower resolution.
EDIT: Actually, upon further inspection, I think they're the same, just with a different type of filtering.
No, it doesn't. DQ1-8 were announced for mobile all at once before any of them started coming out.
The environmental textures are lower resolution.
EDIT: Actually, upon further inspection, I think they're the same, just with a different type of filtering.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I'd be pretty happy if this was localized. This remake's great and I don't think it would be significantly worse with touch controls.
Bitanator
Member
I would not mind either, one way or another it is good for people to experience it, I'd prefer it on 3DS most definitely though.
Megalosaro
Banned
Maribel goat dq character. So happy she is in heroes two