Dragon Quest VIII on Steam pls

[※ Bliss]

It is undeniable the success of DQXI in PC, people need more JRPG's like this, so why not make a PC port of Dragon Quest VIII? It is one of the best in the series and many of us need it on PC.

[minkles]

get a tablet version. it's a good port

[dannyaic]

Originally posted by minkles:

get a tablet version. it's a good port

I’ll second this. Just buy a stylus for it, make it so much better

[GRIMREAPER ALVA]

I'll definitely buy the PC version if Square Enix decides to release DQ8 and others.

[Seraph]

Originally posted by minkles:

get a tablet version. it's a good port

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ no it's terrible. Runs at like 15fps.

I hope they port it to steam and make it 60fps etc...

As well as DQ 1 through 7.

[bakasora]

Inb4 all the +1

[No Name]

That'd be great but they'll probably pull a Chrono Trigger and port the mobile version without any QA and it'll me months before they get it to an acceptable state, if they even bother at all.

[curly_nuts]

+1

[Self Destructive]

+1

Let's do this SquareEnix.. Start bringing them all over.

[Ganon255]

Really, the entire series needs to be brought over to the US on PC and consoles.

[Stilletto]

Originally posted by minkles:

get a tablet version. it's a good port

Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree with you here. My first playthrough of DQ VIII was the IOS port on an ipad. I admit it looked great, but once I tried the PS2 version I could never go back. I usually turn off voice acting... but this is one game where the VA completely transforms the experience. The localization here absolutely bringts the characters to life! Also, once you hear the orchestrated OST on the PS2 you will cringe whenever you hear the midi soundtrack again.

I also eagerly bought the 3DS version as soon as it came out what I thought would be the "definitive" edition... and I found I couldnt get through it. The nerfed graphics and sound just ruined it for me. DQVIII is supposed to be a storybook come to life, and seeing it as a blurry pixelated mess just didnt work. Also this is Dragon Quest - I actually prefer random encounters as it racks up the tension as you limp back to town trying to preserve your last Chimera Wing for a real emergency. The visible enemies was interesting, but not my personal preference.

Not sure if others wrote this but hands down the way to go is emulation. Dump your LEGALLY PURCHASED ps2 dvd to an .iso file and download PCSX2. Even on a potato of a system, you are going to be able to upscale the resolution to greater than 1080p and crank up the MSAA. Unlike many PS2 games, the cel shaded graphics look absolutely outstanding on modern systems. And if portability is your thing, check out the GPD Win2. I'm currently doing another DQVIII playthrough on that - runs perfectly at a 720p resolution (you have to set a custom resolution of 960x720 to maintain the 4:3 aspect ratio).

[Seraph]

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Yeah, PCSX2 is great, but I'd love to be able to buy a modern port of VIII and the others on PC. It'd be delightful to have all the DQ games in my steam library.

[jbarksey]

Originally posted by No Name:

That'd be great but they'll probably pull a Chrono Trigger and port the mobile version without any QA and it'll me months before they get it to an acceptable state, if they even bother at all.

That's what i am afraid of. I don't believe they have learned anything from the Chrono Trigger release and will continue to release straight mobile versions otherwise they would have went back and fixed the previous games to remove the useless mobile enchancements/additions. I really hope im wrong if this makes it to PC.

[Msooby]

All of the remaining Dragon Quest instalments I to X should come to PC on Steam and also Dragon Quest Heroes III must happen.

[Vyrtualis]

I'll buy VIII, especially if its a port of the voiced PS2 version.

[josepedxtr]

I have gone through the 3DS version and its great, I recommend it if you have a 3DS