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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameFAQs Detailed Reviews

It's fun, guv.	Black Rabite	8/10
Good RPG, not for everyone though!	darkfir	7/10
Not a bad game, but a step back for the Dragon Quest series nonetheless	IKelley	6/10
Meh...	Itstimetodddddd	3/10
I know a lot of people have issues with it, but it's still one of the best games to come out in a long time for me.	Psycho Penguin	10/10
Only the true RPG fans should get a taste of DQ8	badazzbuddy117	8/10
Charming and traditional once again	Black Hayate	8/10
This game has been approved by the league of olde-tyme gamers!	Black_Crusher	9/10
A traditional turned-based RPG that doesn’t do anything ground-breaking, but everything just right	C0unt9rishnack	8/10
If this is tradition, take me back to 2006.	CC DeVille	5/10
Not for the casual gamer	EEEECHUTA	7/10
Rather Dull	falsehead	5/10
Nothing more than mediocre...	Final Eclipse	4/10
Cor Blimey! This one o’ them great games	Galactus21	9/10
An amazing, humorous and graphically stunning RPG worth a look at.	ghangiskhan1	9/10
It’s not all that. It’s just another “filler” game.	gjvaquino	5/10
Dragon Quest VIII, as a modern day manifestation of a classic NES era style RPG, is a game I can enthusiastically recommend to most RPG fans.	hamhamninja	9/10
Proof that innovation is not necessary to create a masterpiece.	helpmeplease	9/10
Hard to believe after the hype, but this game is not worth anyone's time.	Malcard89	4/10
Approach With Caution	Malora	6/10
A refreshingly old skool RPG	Osafune2	8/10
Slime draws near...! and falls flat on its face.	ryoji.kun	6/10
Early Review Session	SemiCoolMan	10/10
Shallow's unbiased and fair review!	shallow man	7/10
You Can’t Know Where You’re Going Unless You Know Where You’ve Been	smoking_hookah	8/10
A flawless mix of the old with the new	tasuki210	10/10
Finally an RPG that begs gamers not to take it seriously	TenNinjas101	9/10
A fun but repetitive RPG.	thesampleman	8/10
A Review appears!	tjsollosi	9/10
One of the best games in the Dragon Quest series	wizardmentor	9/10
The best Dragon Quest/Warrior game I've played.	wolverinefan	8/10
An RPG Not to Be Forgotten...	xMynDx	10/10
A good game for RPG fans with a few flaws and annoyances that keep it from being perfect	ZfactorC	8/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

The journey of the lifetime..Welcome to Dragon Quest 8...	blackravenrakka	9/10
Good Game. Fun, but not Perfect	brolli144	8/10
One word perfect	Dvader757	10/10
Challenges, exploration, and laughter return once again in SquareEnix Dragon Quest 8.	dynamyke	9/10
Dragon Quest VIII - Best RPG on Ps2?	Gibson_Soul	9/10
The Journey of a Lifetime, and one of the Playstation 2's Finest Hours	IcedEarthaholic	10/10
Hardcore RPG fans need only apply...but a great treat await them!	Japhasca	9/10
An RPG That Truly Gives Old School A Good Name	Lord Hugo	10/10
My favorite PS2 game.	Lord_Kefka	10/10
A solid addition to the avid rpgamers collection, but there's just no "WOW!"	Marcus	5/10
Way better than FFX-2. Thank you Square.	mashpotatoking	9/10
If You Didn't Grow Up On 8-Bit Hitpoints, This Review Is For You	Miowari	5/10
For King and Country!	OrangeFanta	7/10
Little Draque Has Grown Up	Prettzikens	9/10
Some flaws exist in this game, but it's still an exceptional game nevertheless.	Prinnies	9/10
A worthy addition to anyone's library!	RPGamer15	9/10
A Desperate Blow! But an effective one nonetheless!	Sephirothskid	10/10
Remember Superman 64? Well this is the EXACT OPPOSITE of that!	SSMaster	10/10
A fun game at first, but quickly takes a dive into tedium. new	SubTonic14	6/10
Dragon Quest is a sorely underrated game that should not be missed!	ZachLow	10/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

A blue slime draws near! ...on PS2!!!	ArkhanBladewind	10/10
"Remembering the Future, Looking Foward to the Past"	Ashley Winchester	10/10
Best DQ ever, so best RPG ever!	Bigalaz1	10/10
The lifespan of the PS2 has just been extended	bokunokuso	10/10
Level Five Does it Again	CatalystGuitar18	9/10
Addicting RPG that won't let you think of anything else!	dgt03b	9/10
Welcome to the Dragon Quest experience :3	Evil_MetaliKaT	7/10
This is what all RPGs should strive to be!	furymaster	10/10
It's an ADVENTURE! new	gbarules2999	9/10
Another triumph for the PS2	general531	10/10
Impressive in scope and execution, with something of a cookie cutter plot.	LegatoBluesommers	9/10
Defenestrating the past, but in a good way.	lonebb	9/10
For the hardcore RPG players	nighthawk25	6/10
It's Dark Cloud mixed with Final Fantasy.....I love it!!!!	perfectionist00	9/10
Dragon Quest VIII is a must-buy, must-play	SnakeGeneral	10/10
The heart of this dragon still beats furiously....	ssgogeta1	10/10
The quest is back, and this time it's amazing	swordnova1	9/10

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