Dragon Quest VIII - Page 3

Doctor · 01-07-2007, 06:13 AM

I've seen this game; I've seen it be played by someone else...

It doesn't look too bad, but I don't think it's something I would buy, rather than rent...(then again, who can beat a game in the time you get to rent it, an RPG in particular?)

Spec Highwind · 01-07-2007, 09:40 AM

I bought this game a month ago... And it is very good, indeed. It's not like Final Fantasy, it is a quest-based RPG. I like it, even though it hasn't got a great storyline.

**Phoenix Flame** · 02-01-2007, 08:55 AM

One thing about the 'silent hero type' is that Square seems very much to like them...you all forgot about Crono from Chrono Trigger...except for a special ending - and I think the same with other games too. I never really liked the strong silent type hero. I loved Tidus' personality. I got more involved with his storyline than I ever got involved with, say Crono or Hero. I talk, my hero should talk as well

Edit: Even if he doesn't know what the hell's going on in Spira! ;tid

I also really liked Locke from VI. and Cloud from VII.

Hydra · 02-01-2007, 09:31 AM

Hehe. XD

I was messing around with gamesaves of my Gameshark, and kind of deleted my 120+ hours of Dragon Quest VIII.

......

Guess that gives me time to play it again, huh? =D

**Phoenix Flame** · 02-01-2007, 09:43 AM

I'm @ 16 hrs. only about 10% - but I game fast! =D

Hydra · 02-01-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by reasoniamalive

I'm @ 16 hrs. only about 10% - but I game fast! =D

Find the purple door, and Slime Hill, and you're basically set for the WHOLE GAME.

XD It's that easy.

You got to get a great deal in the game though to find those two.

So, how far along are you? (In the game.

)

**Phoenix Flame** · 02-03-2007, 03:09 AM

Just got to Yangus' hometown for the 1st time. I'm sorta helping my friend get through his game quickly also so we can get the second ending sooner...

Yggdrasill · 02-03-2007, 10:56 AM

I've played Dragon-quest VIII before and it was pretty good but it was way too old-school. The story was extremely linear and what was with the final boss?

I've played through it only once because you need to level a lot between towns to be even able to stand a chance against the boss, I'm not one who likes to power-level all the time, I like to go through a game without needing to devote hours to levelling up all the time.

Hydra · 02-03-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Yggdrasill

I've played Dragon-quest VIII before and it was pretty good but it was way too old-school. The story was extremely linear and what was with the final boss?

I've played through it only once because you need to level a lot between towns to be even able to stand a chance against the boss, I'm not one who likes to power-level all the time, I like to go through a game without needing to devote hours to levelling up all the time.

Did you fight the REAL final boss? Y'know, and get the secret ending? If you do that, it definately sheds some light on the main hero. =D

It's designed to be like the old days. To level up immensely and barely be able to beat the boss. At least "The Trails" play like that anyway.

Yggdrasill · 02-03-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydra

Did you fight the REAL final boss? Y'know, and get the secret ending? If you do that, it definately sheds some light on the main hero. =D

Wasn't the real final boss Rhapthorne?
Or are you talking about the Dragovian trials?

Hydra · 02-03-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yggdrasill

Wasn't the real final boss Rhapthorne?
Or are you talking about the Dragovian trials?

The Trails. =P

The metamorphing Dragonman, in my eyes, is a true final boss of the game.

Unless you're level 60-80, and have Dragon Soul, of course. =P

Yggdrasill · 02-03-2007, 09:38 PM

Yeah, Hero looks so much cooler in the the Dragovian armour than in his original clothing.

Hydra · 02-03-2007, 09:43 PM

That, and the purple door near the waterfall that rubs the slime on you. =D

THAT'S a golden place.

Yggdrasill · 02-03-2007, 09:48 PM

I might play it again to try and do a 100% play-through.
This time I'll just train against Metal-slimes, they give about 1000exp each. =D

Hydra · 02-03-2007, 09:53 PM

The best place for that is Slime Hill. All you see is King Slimes, and all the Metal Slimes. =D

01-07-2007, 06:13 AM	#31
Doctor Highwind Captain Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hulle Granz Cathedral Age: 33 Posts: 1,172	Re: Dragon Quest VIII I've seen this game; I've seen it be played by someone else... It doesn't look too bad, but I don't think it's something I would buy, rather than rent...(then again, who can beat a game in the time you get to rent it, an RPG in particular?) __________________ 'All games contain the idea of death.' --The Lords and the New Creatures

02-01-2007, 08:55 AM	#33
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: Dragon Quest VIII One thing about the 'silent hero type' is that Square seems very much to like them...you all forgot about Crono from Chrono Trigger...except for a special ending - and I think the same with other games too. I never really liked the strong silent type hero. I loved Tidus' personality. I got more involved with his storyline than I ever got involved with, say Crono or Hero. I talk, my hero should talk as well Edit: Even if he doesn't know what the hell's going on in Spira! ;tid I also really liked Locke from VI. and Cloud from VII.

02-01-2007, 09:31 AM	#34
Hydra 3, 2, 1, Let's Jam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,560	Re: Dragon Quest VIII Hehe. XD I was messing around with gamesaves of my Gameshark, and kind of deleted my 120+ hours of Dragon Quest VIII. ...... Guess that gives me time to play it again, huh? =D __________________ LEft.

02-01-2007, 09:43 AM	#35
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: Dragon Quest VIII I'm @ 16 hrs. only about 10% - but I game fast! =D

02-03-2007, 03:09 AM	#37
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: Dragon Quest VIII Just got to Yangus' hometown for the 1st time. I'm sorta helping my friend get through his game quickly also so we can get the second ending sooner...

02-03-2007, 10:56 AM	#38
Yggdrasill Cruxis Angel Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fox Rivers Age: 32 Posts: 280	Re: Dragon Quest VIII I've played Dragon-quest VIII before and it was pretty good but it was way too old-school. The story was extremely linear and what was with the final boss? I've played through it only once because you need to level a lot between towns to be even able to stand a chance against the boss, I'm not one who likes to power-level all the time, I like to go through a game without needing to devote hours to levelling up all the time. __________________ If you join remember to put "Delorean" as your referral. Homer: I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

02-03-2007, 09:38 PM	#42
Yggdrasill Cruxis Angel Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fox Rivers Age: 32 Posts: 280	Re: Dragon Quest VIII Yeah, Hero looks so much cooler in the the Dragovian armour than in his original clothing. __________________ If you join remember to put "Delorean" as your referral. Homer: I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

02-03-2007, 09:43 PM	#43
Hydra 3, 2, 1, Let's Jam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,560	Re: Dragon Quest VIII That, and the purple door near the waterfall that rubs the slime on you. =D THAT'S a golden place. __________________ LEft.

02-03-2007, 09:48 PM	#44
Yggdrasill Cruxis Angel Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fox Rivers Age: 32 Posts: 280	Re: Dragon Quest VIII I might play it again to try and do a 100% play-through. This time I'll just train against Metal-slimes, they give about 1000exp each. =D __________________ If you join remember to put "Delorean" as your referral. Homer: I've learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

02-03-2007, 09:53 PM	#45
Hydra 3, 2, 1, Let's Jam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,560	Re: Dragon Quest VIII The best place for that is Slime Hill. All you see is King Slimes, and all the Metal Slimes. =D __________________ LEft.

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