Dragon Quest VIII
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Background
| Dragon Quest VIII Box Shot | |
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| Developer | Level 5 |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Creator | Yuji Horii |
| Character Art | Akira Toriyama |
| Soundtrack | Koichi Sugiyama |
| US Release | Nov 15 2005 |
| Japan Release | Nov 17 2004 |
In a world not much different from our past, a young knight of Castle Trodain, the King of Trodain and the Princess are on a mission to find and exact revenge upon an Evil Sorcerer by the name of Dhoulmagus. Dhoulmagus' actions led to the King and Princess being transformed into a Troll and Horse and the castle including all inhabitants but the knight to be surrounded and frozen by dark vines. Now this trio must defeat Dhoulmagus and an ultimately darker power to restore the spell but this is only possible with the help of comrades you meet along the way. Only with the aid of a Cockney bandit, a playboy monk and a posh Lady can you succeed.
Gameplay & Game Info
- Dragon Quest VIII was the first game in the Dragon Quest series to feature in 3D. The game sold 3 million units in its first 3 months in Japan.
- The game uses a traditional turn-based system for fighting. A new tension system allows your character to power up to hit higher damage in battle. You can use skill points on characters to give them new skills. Skill Points are gained whenever one of your characters level up.
- Use Alchemy to create and synthesize many unique items(weapons, armour, general items and all) ranging from a Hell Scythe, to Spiked Armour to a Pointy Hat!
- The game uses colorful cell shaded graphics and characters have been designed by Akira Toriyama, most famous for his work behind the much loved Dragonball series. Travel around a vast and beautiful 3D world on foot, on a sabrecat's back or in air.
- There are over 250 monsters to find and fight, as well as the Monster Arena which allows you to capture and train your very own monsters and put them into battle in the Arena.
- You can spend some of your hard earned gold in the casinos, where you have the chance to win some very special items.
- A unique Battle Records page lets you keep track of everything you have done in the game thus far, such as the number of battles you have won, the number of monsters defeated and King Trode will weigh in with his humorous comments along the way.
Monsters
There are 295 different monsters in total, and 13 different families of all very diverse species; Aquatic, Beast, Bird, Bug, Demon, Dragon, Elemental, Humanoid, Machine, Material, Plant, Slime and Zombie.
Playable Characters
Hero
You were once of the King's guards who served in Castle Trodain. That was until the day the curse unleashed by the evil Dhoulmagus froze the Kingdom in time and turned your master, King Trode, into a hideous monster. You were the only one who survived the tragedy unscathed, and so it is up to you to track down Dhoulmagus and find a way to save your beloved King and fellow countrymen.
For further information see the page on Hero
Yangus
Yangus's craggy face and rough attitude make it obvious that he was once a bandit just as much as the scars all over his body do. However, due to unexpected circumstances, he ends up joining you, the hero, as a traveling companion. What could you have done to encourage him to reform his life so much? And why does he respectfully call you "guv" all the time?
For further information see the page on Yangus
Jessica
Despite her casual dress and her inquisitive expressions, Jessica is actually the daughter of a famous family of rural aristocrats. Hidden away within her are the seeds of powerful magic, so she currently studies magic in the hopes of unlocking that power. Jessica is also trying to hunt down Dhoulmagus, and this is why she eventually joins up with you and Yangus. What happened between her and Dhoulmagus to make her want to leave such a comfortable life behind?
For further information see the page on Jessica
Angelo
A Templar knight who has sworn an oath to protect his abbey. He seems to be far more dedicated to gambling and beautiful women than to the church though, so he is somewhat scorned by his fellow Templars. Still, he is quite competent with swords, bows, and staves and is capable of casting a variety of recovery spells.
For further information see the page on Angelo
Non Playable Characters
Medea
The Cursed Princess Medea is the daughter of King Trode. When the Castle of Trodain was put under a spell, a curse was put on all of the castle's inhabitants, turning Medea into a horse in the process. She travels with the party by pulling a cart containing the party's supplies. She's also a childhood friend of Hero.
Trode
The Cursed King Although he looks like a monster, he is in fact the majestic ruler of Trodain. He was transformed into his troll-like appearance on the day Dhoulmagus cursed his whole kingdom. In order to lift the curse that was placed on his castle and its inhabitants, King Trode sets out on a seemingly endless journey with you, the only person left unscathed by the tragedy. Will poor King Trode ever be able to restore his kingdom and his visage to its former glory?
Dhoulmagus
A power-hungry jester that goes around the world looking for descendants of the Seven Sages to take their powers. He was also the one who put the curse on Trode and Medea.
Items
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Monster Arena
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Mini Medals
During your travels, you will find Mini Medals scattered throughout the world. Bring these medals to Princess Minnie for various prizes listed in the table below.
| No of Mini Medals | Reward |
|---|---|
| 28 | Fishnet Stockings |
| 36 | Posh Waistcoat |
| 45 | Staff of Divine Wrath |
| 52 | Gold Nugget |
| 60 | Meteorite Bracer |
| 68 | Miracle Sword |
| 75 | Sacred Armour |
| 83 | Orichalum |
| 90 | Metal King Helm |
| 99 | Dangerous Bustier |
| 110 | Flail of Destruction |
Character Skills
Character Skills...
Alchemy
Bosses
Total: 16
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Weapons
Armor
Items
Monster Arena
Casinos
The casinos found in DQ8 are a fun, simple way to take a break of adventuring and spend some of your hard-earned money. Some of the rewards from the casino can also be very useful as well. There are two casinos, one in Baccarat (found later in the game), and a smaller one found in Pickham (first casino you will encounter in the game).
Pickham Casino:
The first casino found throughout the DQ8 adventure. It is quite tiny compared to the huge one found in Baccarat. However, it still has the same excitement as the other one. There are two types of games you can play in this casino, the Roulette and the Slots. This casino also features some prizes you might find helpful during your Quest. Here is a list of possible prizes you can obtain in the Pickham casino:
Magic Water- 100 tokens
Silver Platter- 500 tokens
Agility Ring- 180 tokens
Titan Belt- 1,500 tokens
Rune Staf- 3,000 tokens
Platinum Headgear- 5,000 tokens
Baccarat Casino:
This fancy casino is encountered much later than the first one found in the old town of Pickham. Nevertheless, this casino is definitely worth the wait. This casino offers three different games to choose from. This includes the same games like Roulette, and the slots found in the first casino, and a new innovative game you can bet your tokens on called Bingo. Baccarat also features prizes of its own kind.
Prayer Ring- 1,000 tokens
Spangeld Dress- 3,000 tokens
Saint Ashes- 5,000 tokens
Falcon Blade- 10,000 tokens
Liquid Metal Armour- 50,000 tokens
Grigham Whip- 200,000 tokens
Slots:
The slots are obviously the most popular of games out there. The casino slots are simple, fun, and don't cost that much (depending on which slot tokens you choose). There are three types of slots, the 100 token slots, the 500 slots, and the big gambling slot using 1,000 tokens (only found in the Baccarat area). The odds of winning in the slots are relatively good in both casinos.
Roulette:
The roulette is for the bigger gamblers, no doubt. However, putting a lot of tokens in this game can give you some great rewards. The odds of winning are lower than the other games found in the casinos, but the roulette pays off more than most others.
Bingo:
Bingo is one of the average games in the casino. It takes quite a while to get the hang of and can be hard to win. Odds are average and pay off slightly less then the slots, but just like other games found, it all depends on your luck.
Wether you're a player who favors slots, or one who prefers Bingo, the DQ8 casinos offer a decent experience much like real-life casinos and can be a good "side trip" from the continuous fighting of enemies. So, good luck with your bets!
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