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January 20, 2017

101 months ago

3DS

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3DS

Jan 20, 2017

101 months ago

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King release date

The game Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is already released on 3DS in the USA.

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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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The long-running RPG series comes to 3DS! Prepare to capture monste...

The long-running RPG series comes to 3DS! Prepare to capture monsters that inhabit the battlefield to add to your arsenal.

RPG Square Enix

What the critics say

Based on 9 reviews, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King gets an average review score of 86

9.5/10

nintendoworldreport.com
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Dragon Quest VIII is a magnificent RPG that is an absolute highlight and showcase of the entire genre.

2981d ago

9/10

destructoid.com
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Dragon Quest VIII was without question one of the best RPGs on the PlayStation 2, and 13 years later it's one of the best RPGs on the 3DS as well.

2981d ago

9/10

thesixthaxis.com
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King truly stands the test of time.

2981d ago

9/10

nintendolife.com
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Dragon Quest VIII is something special.

2981d ago

9/10

nintendoenthusiast.com
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a fantastic addition to the 3DS, and easily one of the best games on the system.

2981d ago

8.8/10

ign.com
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Dragon Quest VIII maintains its status as one of the finest JRPGs in this fine 3DS edition.

3025d ago

8.5/10

dualshockers.com
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The 3DS version shows that this story has only gotten better with age.

2981d ago

8/10

pocketgamer.co.uk
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Dragon Quest VIII is a curious blend of old and new.

2981d ago

7/10

metro.co.uk
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Simple, charming, and considerably improved on the 3DS. Dragon Quest isn’t for everyone but this bridges the gap between retro and modern games very well.

2981d ago