DRAGON QUEST VIII App Reviews

The controls take a bit of getting used to but the lovable world and sheer amount of content are all still there.

If the original game was a 9/10, I give this version a 7.5/10. It loses that 1.5 for three reasons. Firstly, you can only play the game in portrait mode. Secondly, touch controls arent perfect. Finally, the biggest disappointment for me was the lack of voice acting. The voices in the original version really helped sell me on the characters and learn to like them.

I took 1 star out because its missing the voice of the characters which made this game wonderful. Also lost another star for not being able to be played in landscape mode. Iphone 6+ and landscape would have been perfect.

I loved this game on PS2, wasnt to sure about the locked portrait mode and new controls but after about an hour or so I was used to them and find it rather intuitive, mostly. Im playing on a 6 Plus and it runs pretty well :)

Domt get me wrong, i really love this game but I would feel much more of the nostalgia if the characters had a voice :/

Great port of a great game. Runs crappy on iPhone 6 tho. The game was released a few years ago now and doesnt feel as smooth as it could on newer hardware.

One of my favorite RPGs and PS2 ports but please fix the crashing. Its frustrating to battle a boss more than once or to be interrupted when exploring larger dungeons or when searching for treasure in larger towns.

One of the best jrpg i played. If you played ni no kuni it s really similar but honestly square enix put a lower price please it s a ps2 game...

Add english voices and the symphonic ost from the original ps2 game (also italian language wouldnt be so bad...)

I was excited to buy it but i think i made a mistake because I dont know if this app works for iPhone 6 plus ahh I hope they update this app more well Im not totally sure if it works or not its in the process of downloading but I already bought so

Wish they wouldve had in description no voice acting otherwise i wouldve bought another copy on eBay

Please support the korean language.

The series of DQ is full of nostalgia and questing memories for many old fans that once played or were Introduced to series. For the new fans, the same experience should be given. SQUARE ENIX PLEASE MAKE AN "ORCHESTRA MUSIC AND VOICE ACTING EXPANSION!" With this, old and even new fans will receive the original Questing experience all fans should play and have, this as well would make it the original way the creators have intended to present it to the public when it launched. PLEASE MAKE THE EXPANSION PACK OR DLC AS A SOLUTION TO KEEP YOUR old/new DQ FANS HAPPY. Thank you!

The portrait view is exhausting

The game is great; it is pretty much the same DQ8 game that was great on PS2. The only big problem I am having is that the game cannot be played in landscape mode. I think it is ridiculous to play it in portrait mode, especially for those who are playing from their phone (like myself). The next update really should correct this problem

I love this game. I played it when I was much younger and find that I am enjoying even more now, even on mobile. If a bad review is holding you back from buying it I wouldnt listen. Ive had no trouble running the game on iPhone 6.

One of the greatest games of all time in the palm of my hand. The final fantasy 7 of the DQ SERIES. This game only deserves 5 stars. NO ISSUES at all. I dont know how people complain about this version. Playtime is over 80 hours on my file and I am doing the post-game. This game was 60$ on the ps2, and would gladly pay that for this version but its a lot cheaper. If you have never played a DQ game, this is the perfect game to start with. If you like RPGs then download immediately. In the same class as chrono trigger FF7 xenogears. I still play through the original PS2 game almost once a year. If you like RPGs then download this immediately and I promise you wont regret it. Totally worth the money. I have had no issues on iPhone 5. Quick save works fine and can use other apps without losing your place. It will only restart if you stress the phones ram by loading numerous games and webpages. If you just text, call and minor web browsing it wont reload. The game looks great on the retina display too. There is no voice audio, but doesnt bother me a bit. it would just double the size of the file. And you cannot play in landscape view. Scared at first but surprisingly it didnt bother me a bit and was actually preferring the ability to play with one hand. Those are the only 2 things that could pose a problem to a minor few people. OMG DOWNLOAD IT ALREADY

Is it supposed to have voices

Portrait mode only? Frame rate is not good. Still running at 480 resolution? Not worth 20 bucks

This game is fantastic. First of all, on a retina screen these graphics look better than the original. Also the controls are easy to figure out and work with, despite being on a tiny screen. I usually only need one thumb to run around, battle, smash pots, or talk to shopkeepers. Another great thing about this game is that it is easy to play for 10 minutes or 10 hours, depending on how much time you have to kill. It doesnt require internet and can therefore be played anywhere, from plane rides to the bus stop. Lastly, Ive found that it barely drains my battery as I play. I played for two hours prior to writing this and it looks like I still have 60-70% charge left on my ipod-touch 5g. Thats even better than some of the match-3 games Ive played. But enough about that, what about the game? I bought this game on sale for $13, but would have gladly paid the full price. From these mobile games, I have come to expect about an hours worth of entertainment for every dollar I spend. I am currently 10 hours into the game, and have still barely started the story, so there is no shortage of content here. This game features a charming cast of characters on an adventure for revenge and restoration from the despicable Dhoulmagus. Their world is filled with monsters ranging from whimsical slimes to dangerous demons. The game has a serious plot-line that spans across an expansive world, but doesnt take itself too seriously and has many lighthearted moments. There are also many things to do beside the main story. Every area is crafted in detail, with chests hidden in various nooks and rare monsters in others. There is also a monster arena where the player can duel using various monsters they have found. An alchemy pot also becomes available for the player to create better items from the gear they dont need anymore. I am sure that there are more side-things that I simply cant remember or havent encountered yet. Overall this is a great game with hours of entertainment and a fantastic set of story and characters. Well worth the buy.