(Part 2) Top products from r/dragonquest

>Mostly because I expected to see the full US release of DQ8 on mobile, not a shoddy port.

I knew it was going to be garbage as soon as I saw the trailer. Don't understand why anyone was surprised.

>I'm hoping that if we ever get a PC version of DQ8 (PS2 port) that some enterprising folk can hack in the voice acting and better soundtrack.

Just get the disc, pop it in, and play it on a PS2 emulator. It'll be better than whatever hackjob SE would provide.

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Quest-VIII-Journey-Playstation-2/dp/B0009A4EV2

Play Asia occasionally sees restock of it as well, though with the upcoming 3DS release (which won't be as high quality as the PS2 version - I've already done visual comparisons) SE has probably discontinued supply, at least temporarily.

In all honesty I'm certain they intentionally shortchanged the iOS/Android port so impulsive people would rush to buy it (mainly Japan due to DQmania), then 3DS version is superior to that so those people buy it again on 3DS. A/V will remain superior on NA PS2 version. In five years or so we'll see a remaster of the 3DS version on another system with all its new features and likely A/V matching the NA PS2 version.

It's all business. How many times can they get you to buy the same thing when the best was already done years ago?

Here's what I'd say:

My favorite DQ game is probably still part 3, and of the NES and gbc versions I've played I liked the gbc version better. This can only be played on a Gameboy Color or Gameboy Advance / SP though (backwards compatible w/ the gbc cart). You can also play the gbc remakes of DQ1 & 2 on this, though the games have been slightly "dumbed down" and made easier. For part 2 this is probably a good thing since the NES version is hard as hell. If you do decide to grab a GBA SP I would highly recommend looking into an AGS-101 model which has a backlight and is superior to the normal model. The graphics really pop!

Here is the 101 model that I bought from Amazon (my review is even on here). The Onyx / black one wasn't normally available like this, it's a regular SP shell with the guts of a 101. That being said, it looks and plays perfectly:

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-AGS-101-Black/dp/B00820R20Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542978398&sr=8-3&keywords=gameboy+advance+sp+ags+101

The other 101 that I've seen for sale before is a light blue metallic color which I didn't like as much.

The games you can play on the DS are many: 4, 5, 6, & 9. This is the only way to play part 9 that I know of. Like part 3 you can form a team of different classes however you want which is something that I personally like. The class system is really well-done. Also the post game is incredible and virtually endless. My save file on DQ9 is approx. 600 hours.

Now all of these DS games can of course be played on a 3DS, which opens you up to the remakes of DQ7 and DQ8. DQ7 is beloved by many here, but I never cared for it (though I gave it LOTS of plays because I really wanted to.) The 3DS version of 8 however I'd consider to be the definitive version and it's excellent.

I'm not 100% sure if they are still compatible with the 3DS, but regardless I would recommend against it if you can help it. The AR codes floating around for these are a little wonky and not well documented/tested. There's one that unlocks all quests, but in the process unlocks the unfinished quests that while not in the main game are still on the cartridge. These quests are buggy and can crash the game. The best part? If you do unlock these glitched quests and you play multiplayer with someone, they'll unlock them too, potentially rendering their game unplayable as well. In short it's like an unintentional game virus. As for the other two aspects of the DLC, they're less dramatic, but I'm still unsure which codes you'd need.

Considering the price would be the same if not cheaper, I highly recommend you go the savefile editing way. It's safe and easy; guaranteed. :)

Remembering the Kanji by James Heisig is a really good place to start. Best of luck!

Same--I actually gave it up some months ago. Finally got fed up with them yanking players around. So I just came back to check out the last stretch. It's announced they'll be migrating it to some sort of offline version, but we still don't know what that entails. Like right now they have nearly every quest accessible--all the challenge bosses, all the character events with no expiration and they only cost like 5 stamina per play instead of the 30~60. They closed up the gems shop sometime in September I think, so who knows if the offline game will have a gacha attached or if it'll be one-time purchase like they did with Dimensions 2.

https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Monster-Figure-Square-Enix/dp/B005EOFJGW/ Those are the ones I'm picking up. They're all supposed to be to scale with the weapons line.

They also have Erik from XI on preorder now, but I didn't see an exclusive so I'm not as concerned about reserving him.

If anyone wants some and don't want to travel to Japan. Most are roughly $30 with the bigger ones being $60 or so:

Metal Slime

Metal Babble

Metal King Slime

Platinum Medal - Silver

Platinum Medal - Gold

Rogue Knight

Babble

Emperor Slime

King Slime

Slime Knight

Metal Slime Stack

YES! I did debate that. Currently I have saved to buy in addition to the missing games mentioned;

PlayStation Vita Dragon Quest Metal Slime Edition ("Dragon Quest Builders" included) Japan Import https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VMSID0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j5mRCbSYRJEMJ

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D Special Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007F8IZXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D5mRCb0M01H38

>I would also love to see 'Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia of Monsters Illustration Book' localized

Probably not localized in the language you want, but it's definitely getting localized :p

Here's a link to buy it on amazon Japan, its easy to make an account if you haven't already 😊


https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00CB9YFUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%A1%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF&qid=1572285975&sprefix=dragon+quest+met&sr=8-9

But I really love Low-poly 3d...

There's something about it that just hits all the right points for me.

Maybe it's seeing something new while still having the nostalgic aesthetic of the past?

I'd like to blame the PS1, tbh

I don’t know for sure, but it looks like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VM4CYXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PjRJDbCFWRSVN

https://www.amazon.com/Fortune-Street-nintendo-wii/dp/B0050SVGXM

Enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A1AQJAO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Would this one work instead? Sorry, still really new to anything related to this.
I appreciate the help a lot!

The Dragon Quest Metallic Monsters Gallery collection is officially licensed by Square Enix. They're floating all over the place - Amazon, Ebay, and when in Japan they're in the stores too.

Last I checked you can buy it on amazon

Edit: Dragon Quest XI Passing away and seeking time Nintendo 3DS [ Japan Import ] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5V9FK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pgbLBb0NM4003

Amazon UK sells it for about £10, but I'm not sure if they deliver worldwide.

For those of you in the UK, Argos sells it for £5.99.

Used copies, but still far less than $125. Though, I'd suggest checking a few physical game stop locations nearby. I often find rare gems in the DS/GBA cases they have.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002I0GKIQ/ref=sr_1_1_olp?keywords=Dragon+Quest+6&qid=1555730582&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/GENKI-Integrated-Course-Elementary-Japanese/dp/4789014401

Learn Japanese and you will have no problem finding hype for Dragon Quest.

More specific link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001O9C14Y/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

The first offer is just the cartridge, no box, btw.

When looking for copies of this game, the dead giveaway for the european version is the lack of a 'V' on the boxart. Make sure that's the version you get in the end, especially if you end up paying quite a bit for it.