DRAGON QUEST VIII
Role Playing · Paid · 3.8 out of 5 from 400 ratings
A gorgeously aged 3D RPG epic with a charming cast and no pay-to-play mechanics, marred by missing voice acting and poor touch controls.
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GenreRole Playing
PricePaid
Difficultymedium
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX
Rating3.8 out of 5 from 400 ratings
What players like
- Timeless 3D world and story
- No microtransactions or stamina mechanics
- One-handed control option
- Beautiful soundtrack and art
- Complete package with no additional content paywalls
Common complaints
- Missing voice acting from PS2 version
- No controller support despite being console port
- Touch controls feel clunky and imprecise
- Vertical-only play on some devices/no landscape mode
- Game crashes and freezing issues reported
What real reviews say
★★★★★ I still love this game! This is a localization of the Japanese port of Dragon Quest VIII, so it lacks the fluff that Americans (and Europeans?) got when that was localized. It's a gorgeous game, it sounds beautiful, and it’s just a joy to play. I’m playing it all over again in 2026 and it somehow has aged like fine wine.
★★★ One thing missing Just add controller support.
★★★★★ Best game!! This is THE best game in the DQ series!!! I don’t understand how anyone could give it less than 5 stars!!!
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