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Introduction: Dragon Quest VIII is the latest installment in the popular Dragon Quest series (previously known as Dragon Warrior in North America) and the first to be released for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The colorful characters, exotic environments and daunting dungeons of the Dragon Quest series have made the transition to glorious 3D! Players will find themselves in a universe like no other, as they explore the plains, peaks and valleys of a seemingly limitless world. Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, delivers an immersive narrative set in an original world, taking the helm once again as game designer and scenario writer. Akira Toriyama, the world-famous comic book artist behind the legendary Dragon Ball franchise returns to provide original character designs. LEVEL-5 Inc., the development house behind titles such as "Dark Cloud 2," creates an amazing cel-shaded graphics engine, allowing you to experience a world straight out of Japanese animation. Koichi Sugiyama, renowned composer and conductor, has written a captivating musical score which perfectly complements Mr. Horii's narrative and Mr. Toriyama's visuals. With this unrivalled creative talent and a host of new and improved gameplay features, Dragon Quest VIII has already sold in excess of 3 million units in its first three months at retail in Japan and is poised to become a global success. Story: Since times long forgotten, a forbidden scepter had lain sealed away in Trodain castle. Until one day, a mysterious jester called Dhoulmagus disturbed its rest and freed the scepter from its ancient bonds. Using the scepter's power, Dhoulmagus placed a spiteful curse upon the whole kingdom. In the space of a moment, the people were transformed into thorns and the land was frozen in time. To add insult to injury, the King and the Princess were turned into hideous beasts! However, the curse left one person untouched...a young guardsman...You! Now you must embark on an epic journey to save your king and country and lift the shadow of the evil jester's curse! World: The world of Dragon Quest VIII is entirely 3D. From the sprawling towns and labyrinthine dungeons, to the hills and plains that divide them on the world map, all of the environments you pass through on your epic journey spread out before you seamlessly. You may lose yourself in the remotest corner of the globe, searching for hidden treasure, or suddenly stumble upon a whole new village or castle as you explore the depths of a shadowy forest - these are the kinds of experiences that will delight and amaze you on your adventure! The visuals resemble those of a high-quality animated movie, making you feel as if you are actually walking around in one of Akira Toriyama's cartoons. For the North American and European releases, we have added voiceovers to the already impressive event scenes, imbuing the unfolding drama with greater emotional depth. Furthermore, the cutting-edge animations for both monster and player characters have been enhanced in the Western versions to make battles more dazzling and dynamic than ever before. You won't just play Dragon Quest VIII, you'll live and breathe it! |
Features: Experience Dragon Quest VIII's finely balanced game play - easy to pick up, challenging to master. Marvel as the distinctive character designs of Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) are brought to life by an amazing cel-shading graphics engine! Immerse yourself in a compelling storyline with rewarding side quests and a wealth of customization options. Unique visual style (character design by Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball Z). Intuitive game balance makes this title easy to pick up, allowing rapid engagement with the story and environment. Freedom to go anywhere the eye can see in a huge, seamless and colourful world. Battle against a wide variety of weird and wonderful monsters. Party members deploy spectacular attacks and spells in stunning 3D. Individual party members' behaviour can be customised for optimal battle performance. Time passes from day to night revealing an entirely different side to towns and dungeons. |
Specifications: Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Level-5 Platform: PlayStation 2 Release Date: 13/04/2006 Genre: Role-Playing Rated: Teen (13+) > Alcohol Reference > Fantasy Violence > Mild Language > Simulated Gambling > Suggestive Themes Players: 1 |