Better known to American as Dragon Warrior 8, Dragon Quest VIII brings the long-running RPG series to the PlayStation 2 for the first time. In it, players are able to capture monsters that inhabit the battlefield. These beasts differ from the creatures you'd normally encounter in battles, as they have special names and abilities unique to them. Once a monster has been scouted, it's added to a growing arsenal of creatures that can then be assembled into teams of three for use as support characters in battle. Outside of using these monster teams in combat, players can also use them in Dragon Quest VIII's "Monster Battle Road" tournament grounds. Other new additions to the series include full day and night cycles for towns, first-person conversations, and the ability to look around the 3D environments.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
- November 16, 2005
Now THIS is what role-playing is all about.
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E3 2005: Dragon Quest VIII
- May 18, 2005
Classic feel, a few things new, slime controller?
E3 2005: Dragon Quest VIII
- May 17, 2005
The magic of Horii and Toriyama come to PS2 this Fall!
Dragon Quest VIII Playtest
- November 29, 2004
Dragon Quest VIII Playtest
TGS 2004: Dragon Warrior 8 Hands-On
- September 26, 2004
Now our most wanted role playing game.
Good Clean Fun: A Parent's Guide to Videogames
- February 16, 2006
Not sure what to get the little one for his birthday or curious about the content rating system? Look no further!
Xbox 360: IGN Xbox Editors' Favorites 2005
- January 4, 2006
Doug, Charles and Jon reveal their top ten games of the year.
Game of the Month: November 2005
- November 30, 2005
Dragons, rockers, and wrestling superstars. Who to choose?
IGNPS2's Best of E3 2005 Awards
- May 27, 2005
With next-gen breathing down our necks, these titles still stood out.
E3 2005: Interview with Yuji Horii
- May 19, 2005
We talk Dragon Quest VIII
The Designers Of Dragon Quest
- December 2, 2002
A brief look at the key figures working on the upcoming Dragon Quest VIII.
FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 December 2
- December 2, 2005
Questions on Dragon Quest, Condemned, Gun, King Kong, and more answered.
Dragon Quest Series Continues in America
- January 30, 2006
Square Enix considers future titles.
Dragon Quest VIII Adventures to Stores
- November 15, 2005
The latest in Yuji Horii's saga reaches North American shores.
Dragon Quest VIII Dated
- September 21, 2005
The series' PS2 debut gets a solid November release date.
PS Meeting 2005: Sony Honors Big Sellers
- July 21, 2005
Dragon Quest and more walk away with top honors
The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition
- April 11, 2005
Want to know what we'll be playing at this year's big show? Come on in and see! Updated daily.
Square Enix Plans Big For 2005/2006
- March 3, 2005
Final Fantasy XII, Kingdom Hearts II, Dragon Quest and more.
RPG Vault: IGN Highlights
- November 30, 2004
EverQuest II Review at IGN PC; Dragon Quest VIII Preview at IGN PS2; Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Influence Feature, Jade Empire Locations Feature at IGN Xbox
Now Playing in Japan
- November 30, 2004
The latest releases from overseas.
Double Platinum Sales for Dragon Quest
- November 30, 2004
More than two million gamers pick up new sequel over two days.
Dragon Quest Ships Triple Platinum
- November 29, 2004
Three days, three million copies.
Dragon Quest VIII Launches
- November 26, 2004
More than hundred lineup on a Saturday morning to get the game.
Dragon Quest VIII To Own Halo 2?
- November 22, 2004
Massive numbers expected for sequel at launch in Japan.
Dragon Quest in America
- November 22, 2004
Square Enix is looking for experienced translators.
Square Enix Plans DQVIII Countdown Event
- November 19, 2004
Japan's biggest series to receive big welcome.
DQVIII Gets Slimy
- October 25, 2004
Hori to release special controller alongside upcoming Japanese blockbuster.
More on Dragon Quest VIII Monster Taming
- October 8, 2004
Square Enix reveals first info on the Monster Battle Road.
Square Enix Drafts SMAP for Dragon Quest Campaign
- September 29, 2004
Interest in game... falling.
RPG Vault: IGN & GameSpy Highlights
- September 28, 2004
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Preview, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed Pilot Logs, Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia Review, Baten Kaitos (GC) Movies, The Matrix Online Area Tour #15, Shadow Hearts: Covenant (PS2) Review, Dragon Warrior VIII (PS2) TGS Report
Dragon Quest Dated in Japan
- September 14, 2004
An unofficially official date for later this year.
Update: Dragon Quest VIII
- August 16, 2004
A few precious bits on Square Enix's biggest game this year.
Dragon Quest 8: Composition Done
- August 11, 2004
Game composer expects game before years' end.
Dragon Quest VIII this Fall
- June 17, 2004
Square Enix reveals a surprsing date for this Japanese blockbuster.
Dragon Warrior VIII Movie Blowout
- March 25, 2004
The best looking PS2 game ever? Judge for yourself!
Dragon Warrior VIII Screens
- March 25, 2004
See Square Enix's most visually stunning game.
Dragon Quest 2004 Spring Meeting
- March 9, 2004
Square shows off a trailer of DQVIII and more.
Dragon Quest VIII Named
- March 5, 2004
And the subtitle is...
See Dragon Quest VIII Early
- January 26, 2004
We tell you how, inside.
Dragon Quest VIII Images
- August 1, 2003
Nice and crisp means you so happy.
New Look: Dragon Quest VIII
- July 16, 2003
Tiny, but breathtaking.
Dragon Quest VIII Commercial
- December 10, 2002
Not quite what you think, though...
Dragon Quest VIII Screenshot
- December 3, 2002
You've probably already seen this. But on the off chance...
Square and Enix Meet the Press
- November 29, 2002
The two merged giants discuss their upcoming plans.
Dragon Quest VIII Set for PS2
- November 28, 2002
First shot and details on this sure-fire megaton hit.
Games: DRAGON QUEST VIII - Journey of the Cursed King Dated
- September 21, 2005
To ship to retailers November 22, 2005.
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Developed by: Level-5
Genre: Turn-Based RPG
Number of Players: 1
Release Date:
US: November 15, 2005
Japan: November 27, 2004
Recommended Requirements:
177KB
Features: 16:9 Support, Dual Shock, Memory Card, Stereo Surround, Vibration
Media Size: 1 DVD
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