People always forget this. DQ IV isn't bad looking either.
I think DQ 7 got stuck in people's minds when they think of DQ games always looking primitive.
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Dragon Quest VIII announced for 3DS
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People always forget this. DQ IV isn't bad looking either.
I think DQ 7 got stuck in people's minds when they think of DQ games always looking primitive.
Boy, this thread is already going down shitty places. A shame this kind of topic brings out such bitterness in so many, and along with so much flawed logic and just outside ignoring of reality to try and rationalize biases. Well, I'll just nod my head and say I hope for the unlikeness of a western port and those who have a Japanese 3DS will enjoy this and be out.
Augemitbutter
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go back to DQ VIII original release and tell them graphics aren't a big deal. everyone was excited about the visuals and music quality + voice acting.
I have to disagree here. I thought DQVII 3DS looked subpar and ran poorly.
Sure, but it isn't the best looking game on the system though. VIII is one the best looking games in its entire generation, if not the best.
So did 7 though.
Yeah... probably don't want to reuse the PS1 Dragon Warrior 7 translation.
DQ5 looks like the NES games with an expanded color palette, and it's one of the best games in the series. 7 is one of my favorites too and is what really brought me into the series with my first exposure being 3 on the GBC
Dark_castle
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Meh. If anything this makes me worried that XI would be on 3DS instead of PS4.
ArcaneFreeze
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*Looks at first page and already 2 bans* GAF never fails to disappoint.
Really hope this comes out west. I know last time it was between Bravely Default and DQVII, hopefully that isnt the case this time around. If Nintendo can localize Fatal Frame V theres hope for DQ yet.
Really hope this comes out west. I know last time it was between Bravely Default and DQVII, hopefully that isnt the case this time around. If Nintendo can localize Fatal Frame V theres hope for DQ yet.
DQIII/IV and DQIX were also good looking for their respective systems. So was X really.
It's mostly V and VII that were a bit behind the times visually.
I think it was a fantastic translation. :/
I think you guys haven't played the game in awhile.
Links_fantasy
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Another entry for the 3DS that Square-Enix can pass on for the West. This is the fifth DQ entry on 3DS and we've yet to get a single one. Instead they give us a musou DQ for PS4 and expect us to be grateful. Though this is the most likely one to come over for 3DS as it requires the least amount of effort, with English voices already done and the mobile port released in the West.
Doesn't the PS2 have a higher fill rate than the 3DS? MGS3 looked like utter ass on the 3DS too.
But honestly, as long as they downgrade in a way that doesn't impact image quality (unlike Xenoblade 3D) it should be fine. It's cell shaded, so simplifying geometry and textures shouldn't be a real issue for the overall aesthetic.
I'm a little confused about it being on the 3DS, considering they're claiming it will have even more content (and they're porting the voice acting from the US version)
Is this for the regular 3DS or the New 3DS? Mobile phones had to downgrade it quite a bit.
Red and Morrie is exciting, though it's a bit strange since there was no party member switching on the PS2, the 4-man team was very tight-knit and that was part of the charm of the story.
Is this for the regular 3DS or the New 3DS? Mobile phones had to downgrade it quite a bit.
Red and Morrie is exciting, though it's a bit strange since there was no party member switching on the PS2, the 4-man team was very tight-knit and that was part of the charm of the story.
5 might be the worst looking mainstream RPG on the system! I love it though.
transience
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I don't really care if SE brings 7 over here. That game never pulled at my heart like 8 did.
If we missed out on 8, I would be super crushed. I'm still getting over missing out on the Monsters remakes. Urgh.
If we missed out on 8, I would be super crushed. I'm still getting over missing out on the Monsters remakes. Urgh.
El Pescado
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I wish... :/
Elfforkusu
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A brief moment of excitement, followed by the crushing certainty that it will never make it to the West.
YES
So did 7 though.
8 has one that can still be used for the most part, unlike 7. But with new playable characters and additional dialogue that'll probably require new voiceover they'll still likely skip this unless Nintendo gives them a push.
Tales of the Abyss was ported from PS2 to 3DS and people say it's the better version of the two, mostly due to the extremely shortened load times.
phoenix3934
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Given the lack of 3DS support from SE, I'm surprised they announced it for 3DS and not the other consoles.
Sure, but it isn't the best looking game on the system though. VIII is one the best looking games in its entire generation, if not the best.
Always thought that DQ8 and Wind Waker looked better than the majority of games that gen
nrvalleytime
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Looking forward to the new stuff. Yangus in Japanese was weird in DQH.
There you are! Was hoping you'd be around for the thread tonight.
In all honesty, was this release inevitable given the state of Japan's 3DS industry? Or could it be a sign that SE's still considering bringing VII (and now VIII) to the states?
Maintenance
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Unless you understand japanese I don't know how this is good news.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
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Sure, but it isn't the best looking game on the system though. VIII is one the best looking games in its entire generation, if not the best.
Sure, but I was helping to dispel that graphics don't matter to the series. Yeah, DQ5 & 7 were kind of ugly, but DQ4, 6, and 8 were all some of the best looking games on their respective system.
ramoisdead
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Wonderful. Another Dragon Quest remake that'll never make it to the West. Thanks Square Enix.
Dragon Quest VII has one of the largest scripts for any RPG I know of.
It's not had that horrible of support from SE in Japan. Multiple DQ games, the Bravely games, and Final Fantasy Explorers. Actually, in Japan, the 3DS has had a pretty healthy amount of support from Square overall.
DQ7 on the 3DS is pretty visually simplistic and restrained in a lot of ways. There are more bumps in the road when it comes to porting something like DQ8.
I'm holding out to this E3 for my final hope in DQ7. If it doesn't show up this year, I give up
ArkhamFantasy
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Would be a nice gesture from Square Enix to localize it. Would be worth the reputation boost even if they dont make any money off o it.
It's smaller than Fantasy Life iirc.
Graphics wise PS2 Abyss is still better, as well as better control with Dual shock. Faster loading is the only advantage.
sörine;163747291 said:
Flat out false...
Dragon Quest VII has well over 70,000 pages of text
Fantasy Life has 21,000 pages of text
BinaryPork2737
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SE sort of supports the 3DS in Japan. It's not to the extent of support for the DS, but there are quite a few SE 3DS games out there.
Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest 3, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D, Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key, Theatrhythm Dragon Quest, and of course Dragon Quest VII were all released in Japan, but not in the west, for example.
It has two additional playable characters, and a new scenario.
As for your second question...
... probably not.
Did the PS2 version of ToA run at 60fps or 30fps? 3DS was a pretty smooth 30 outside of that world map.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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My favorite and only Dragon quest! Holy shit
Diomedeskun
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It takes a lot of shortcuts, but it's still a pretty decent looking game. It's a huge step up from the original, but the overworld is pretty simplistic and segmented, despite trying to be like DQ8's overworld. You can see that they were going for DQ8 style, but it's not nearly as ambitious.
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