Dragon Quest 9

[Rockman!]

It's either this or Super Paper Mario.

SPM sucks, so go with DQ.

I found it to be he worst in the series, but still pretty good nontheless.

The worst?

Well my opinion on it is different.
Lets just not turn this thread around.

 

[Mr. L]

It's either this or Super Paper Mario.

SPM sucks, so go with DQ.

I found it to be he worst in the series, but still pretty good nontheless.

The worst?

Well my opinion on it is different.
Lets just not turn this thread around.

I was talking about Super Paper Mario.

 

[Pokeman]

bought it yesterday well i beat the hexagon when i was level5, got up to level 7, beat the black night level 16, whent up a level, beat the witch, level 18 didnt go up.

when i got to the Ragin' Contagion i lost numerous times, then i found out that i could get companions, they were level 10 i was level 20 when i beat it. i beat the transformed Tyrant after he ate the fruit, i was level 21, my companions were around level 13-14.

takes awhile to level up

love the game

 

[Bulerias]

This needs more love here at TBT... My characters are around level 26, I am loving it...one of the best DS games for sure...

 

[Rawburt]

Once I acquire the funds for it, this'll probably be a game I'm picking up. As I loved DQ VIII on the PS2.

 

[Bulerias]

...I loved DQ VIII on the PS2.

I'm seriously considering buying a PS2 for that game...but I'm afraid Square will just end up dumping it on the 3DS as a remake, hahaha. Is it worth it? I've never owned a PS2 or a PS1...

 

[Gnome]

...I loved DQ VIII on the PS2.

I'm seriously considering buying a PS2 for that game...but I'm afraid Square will just end up dumping it on the 3DS as a remake, hahaha. Is it worth it? I've never owned a PS2 or a PS1...

Oh the PS2 is very much worth it. So much fond memories of that system.

 

[Rawburt]

...I loved DQ VIII on the PS2.

I'm seriously considering buying a PS2 for that game...but I'm afraid Square will just end up dumping it on the 3DS as a remake, hahaha. Is it worth it? I've never owned a PS2 or a PS1...

As Gnome said, a PS2 is always worth picking, it has a lot of great games on it, and is relatively cheap.

As for DQ VIII, I think it'll be worth getting a PS2 for, it's actually the game I bought a PS2 for a few years ago, and I thought it was great to the end.

A common complaint is that it's too old-fashioned as an RPG, in that there are turn-based battles, have a silent protagonist and you can't save anywhere. But if you enjoy the DS remakes I don't think you'll have a problem with this.

As for its merits, the graphics and music are pretty good, and still hold up to this day in my opinion. It also has a pretty fun sidequest of collecting monsters and using them in battle. Most of all the game is pretty lengthy, your first playthrough will probably take around 60 hours.

To put it simply, I say yes, DQ VIII is worth getting a PS2 for. After all it's what I did and I'm glad.

 

[Bulerias]

Cool, is there anywhere I can pick up a PS2 for less than $100? Like you guessed, I don't have a problem with turn-based battles and silent protagonists...I am old school. Haha.

 

[Rawburt]

Not unless you go for used ones I think.

You could try local stores or eBay to see if you can get a new one for cheaper, but I think for the most part you have to pay $100 for new ones.

 

[Pokeman]

ive played the one for PS2 for a short time, i liked it the time i was playing.



DQ9 is looong, i havent beat it yet, i'm on what i think is the last boss. corvus, after he transforms.

my guys are in there 40s, i still cant win

 

[Bulerias]

Mine are in their 27s and I'm at the academy...

 

[Bulerias]

Levels 37, roughly, and I think I'm almost at the end of the game. I just got obliterated by the second form of <div class='spoiler_toggle'>Spoiler: click to toggle</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">King Godwin</div>.

 

[JasonBurrows]

I've played Dragon Quest IX and it's brilliant, good storyline, plenty of sidequests, really hard bosses and puzzling dungeons.

My character is a Level 99 Warrior.

 

[Cottonball]

OMG is that the game where the commercial is all "mom what should I wear to my date?"
and he shows up in a purple royal looking poncho..


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Do they have a girl character you can play as?

 

[JasonBurrows]

Do they have a girl character you can play as?

Yes. Yes it does.

 

[Cottonball]

Do they have a girl character you can play as?

Yes. Yes it does.

Then possibly..

 

[Blue Cup]

Do they have a girl character you can play as?

You create your entire team, from the facial features to their height and hair color. Then you can equip them with over 1000 different pieces of equipment.

I finished the main story at around 55 hours, now I'm 65 hours in and not even a quarter of the way done the massive quest list.

 

[Cottonball]

Do they have a girl character you can play as?

You create your entire team, from the facial features to their height and hair color. Then you can equip them with over 1000 different pieces of equipment.

I finished the main story at around 55 hours, now I'm 65 hours in and not even a quarter of the way done the massive quest list.

Sounds super long.

 

[Pokeman]

Do they have a girl character you can play as?

You create your entire team, from the facial features to their height and hair color. Then you can equip them with over 1000 different pieces of equipment.

I finished the main story at around 55 hours, now I'm 65 hours in and not even a quarter of the way done the massive quest list.

Sounds super long.

o yea, itll keep you busy