General Dragon Quest Discussion - Forgotten Past, Promising Future

[Cheezey Bites]

Today's a double feature!

Yuji Horii speaks!

Yep, on the American website!

Talking about Dragon Quest obviously, answering a few stock questions and thanking people for support. He also says there's more to come, though since this morning the translation has been updated to say for Mobile... Still, this is awesome news, and alot of people are taking this as the place to go to pledge support for more Dragon Quest localisations (along with the Operation Hero petition of course).

And if that was awesome enough, get out! then there's some more SE localisation musings:

Dragon Quest X Love

Nothing's certain yet, and they're still in the 'working out the finances' stage, but much like with VII letting our voices be heard is probably a good start!

I still feel DQX has the stuff to be one of the most successful MMOs, even in the west, just because it has everything it needs to hollow out it's own niche in the MMO environment, and an amazing (and one that's becoming even more banded together and welcoming thanks to Operation Hero and the like) community backing it. Heck, I think if it was marketed right it could rival WoW because it's different enough to split the market and grab a bunch of the people who want to leave WoW, the teamwork need to quell the old guard who are sticking to AC1, EQ and the like because WoW has poisoned the waters (and I think the lack of auto-regen will really interest a bunch of them), a good chunk of the FFXI fans who didn't enjoy XIV, Nintendo fans because it'll be on Wii U/3DS, AND jRPG fans who are interested in seeing how an MMO would work with jRPG-esque mechanics (either FF Online barely has any shred of jRPG left in them, though XI's at least has some more Final Fantasy tropes in it...).

But, the marketting budget would need to be huge, and it'd be a risk that the rkets it can tempt move over/stay around... so I wouldn't try to compete with WoW, just be it's own thing with enough niche appeal for a loyal following; and it can do that easily! Heck, thanks to it's pseudo-turn-based game play it could handle it on fewer servers as it doesn't need to mitigate ping as much as pretty much any other MMORPG.



But hey, this is Square Enix, so that probably just makes too much sense for them...

Still, as with pretty much everything recently, this is good news; I think we'll be seeing results sometime soon (though to be fair if you asked me last year I'd've said we'd be getting announcements for them this year... though I guess we have with the mobile games, and there's still time for them to give us DQ fans a Christmas present...)



Either way, if you haven't already please join Operation Hero in messaging Square Enix and commenting on the Yuji Horii Blog Post mentioned above. You can Like on Facebook for more info, and remember to sign the petition.
Thankyou.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

I've purposefully avoided this story because it's out-dated compared to the Siliconera stuff I've noted before (they even mention in the article that the info is from earlier in the year and not TGS), but I guess I should mention it as it does show interest in Dragon Quest XI making the border hop. Either way, the second part, about Dragon Quest X, is out-dated and they are sounding far more positive about things now, if not quite there yet...

Don't let the story title fool you at all, it's just click bait uploaded recently to capitolise off legitimate news.



Either way, we seem to be making progress, so excitement!

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Get your Quest on for only $3!

That's right, Square Enix are releasing a game at normal mobile prices! And it's not a huge surprise given how short DQ1 is... but either way it's a very affordable price and we shouldn't grumble. I can actually see this getting a sale at some point too for a bit more casual interest in the series.

If you were put off by the price tags of previous releases this should be the one for you!

It comes out tonight, so please support the release, especially as it can show SE how much we care about the series!

 

[Booster]

Remember when this series use to be a real series, Where most games got localized in North America and not just the iPhone trash?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Remember when this series use to be a real series, Where most games got localized in North America and not just the iPhone trash?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

Oh you mean back when they made it all available in Europe? And release V and VI on the SNES? Released the side games?

Nope, don't remember that at all...



Seriously, except when Nintendo basically did everything for them they've never released much over there, and certainly not over here in Europe! This 'iPhone trash' is probably the most love Square Enix themselves have ever put into Dragon Quest in the west... Which is kinda sad to be fair, but also reassuring that they know there's a fanbase, especially with all the noise we've been making and how they didn't even acknowledge us for however many years (basically since Dragon Quest IV DS, they left it to Ninty for the other games)...

Feel free to be dissapointed that we don't have VII, Monsters, X and the like... I sure as hell am! But don't pretend like this is a bad thing... I do not accept mobile bashing here!

 

[Booster]

Oh you mean back when they made it all available in Europe? And release V and VI on the SNES? Released the side games?

Nope, don't remember that at all...



Seriously, except when Nintendo basically did everything for them they've never released much over there, and certainly not over here in Europe! This 'iPhone trash' is probably the most love Square Enix themselves have ever put into Dragon Quest in the west... Which is kinda sad to be fair, but also reassuring that they know there's a fanbase, especially with all the noise we've been making and how they didn't even acknowledge us for however many years (basically since Dragon Quest IV DS, they left it to Ninty for the other games)...

Feel free to be dissapointed that we don't have VII, Monsters, X and the like... I sure as hell am! But don't pretend like this is a bad thing... I do not accept mobile bashing here!

In that case I will not participate in this thread any further, seeing as I hate Mobile Trash. I would want you to do the same for me if for example you bashed something I like.

I am sorry for making you upset, but goodbye (From this thread)

 

[Cheezey Bites]

In that case I will not participate in this thread any further, seeing as I hate Mobile Trash. I would want you to do the same for me if for example you bashed something I like.

I am sorry for making you upset, but goodbye (From this thread)

I've nothing against you disliking mobile games, but say such respectfully. I'm happy you staying around, even detracting from the mobile only release strategy by discussing how much better a console release would be, and how much you want the unreleased Dragon Quest titles... you're free to say mobile doesn't agree with you even, I'm just saying don't be hateful about it.

And you didn't make me upset, I personally am not the biggest fan of the mobile gaming marketplace; it definitely has it's place, and it's own conveniences, but it's littered with terrible cash ins and poorly made games... but there are gems there, and for their part Square Enix have put some effort into the DQ ports and they're actually pretty good. Not as good as 3DS games imo, and not good enough for me to get angry about, but good.

I just don't want the thread to be derailed into mobile bashing, especially as people who do like those games, and are excited for these releases, may be interested in joining the discussion too... this should be a welcoming place for Dragon Quest fans of all dispositions to come together and discuss the series.



If you wish to leave I won't stop you, but do not feel you have to, okay?

 

[NeraBriscoletti]

Woo, I sure missed a lot of Dragon Quest related news! Can I just say that now my 'hyped' meter has reached approximately 18.4/10? But yeah, thanks for continuing to post Dragon Quest news! It's very helpful to me and awesome and the like...

I personally have never been interested in mobile phone gaming or whatever, but I may have to reconsider since Dragon Quest is on it! It's worth it! It's worth it all!

...Er-hem, yeah... But anyway... Thank you again for keeping us up to date...

 

[Cheezey Bites]

DQIII mobile out in japan!

There's been a lot of Dragon Quest Heroes demo stuff too, but not exactly anything new.... it's actually been pretty slow recently hasn't it?

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Dragon Quest II Mobile

iOS
Android

Pricing is $4.99 and contains a brand new localisation. It's also worth noting that this is the Luminaries of the Legendary Line that was banded about so many months (not quite years, but close) ago... which means they're definitely not for DQVII or X... better get back to that petition for them to consider those localisations. Assumedly the third will be Seeds of Salvation.

As stated in news before III should be out before the end of the year; I know a number of people will be eagerly awaiting that one, but this is a great game too so please support.

 

[Minato]

Yeah, I'll definitely get III eventually. And nice to hear that DQII is 4.99. That's a pretty reasonable price for the game.

 

[Minato]

Some Dragon Quest Heroes news http://www.siliconera.com/2014/11/0...m_campaign=Feed:+siliconera/MkOc+(Siliconera)

Gives us a look at a few of the past DQ characters.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

More DQH news!

It may sound the same as the last article, but it isn't, it reveals the seiyuu for the four characters.

We also know Nakagawa Shoko-tan will be taking the role of Alena, and the new protagonists will be voiced by Tori Matsuzaka fro Akuto, the male hero, and Mirei Kiritani for Meer, the female one. Also while she's not playable you can add to that Rie Kugimiya as the Heal Slime companion Homiron.

With this we have the majority of the revealed characters voice-cast; though we're missing two new characters (Dirk and Julietta), Terry from DQ VI, and Kiryl and Maya from IV (unless I've missed them).


Hopefully there are still more characters to reveal, I'm hoping for Princess Moonbrooke personally; the lack of DQ VII and X content also dissapoints a bit, but also catches the interest of my conspiricist side... But this is Square Enix so I won't take any conspiracies about localistions too seriously.



In other news they've also officially announced that they're bringing Dragon Quest V to smartphones at some point, but we already knew this from their wish to bring every game up to 8 to mobile (though 7 seems impossible at this stage)... as my favourite in the series I am very much looking forwards to that, though I must admit that on a replay I may have to push IV to the top-spot thanks to the reintroduction of party chat!



Also Square Enix are announcing new games soon, including one in December; while I wouldn't hold my breath for DQXI any time soon, it is a possibility given it's May 2016 targeted release date.

 

[Minato]

I really want another traditional Dragon Quest again. It's been so long. Even more so for a home console.

It's weird, generally I don't care for musou type hack and slash games, but I'm interested in DQH.
I'm that DQ starved. Plus it's not a common thing to see DQ character reappear outside of their original games.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

I'm kinda the oposite, I normally enjoy Musou games (in small quantities, I don't buy all of them, but I have a few), but DQH doesn't excite me that much; I just don't see how either series could help the other, though it will be nice to see the characters again, and if it gets a localisation I sure as hell will be getting it! It'll be worth it just for the wonderful scripts western DQ games get!

Speaking of:

A Mobile Port Draws Near

Dragon Quest III is now out for Android and assumedly iOS, though I can't find it (I don't understand that site)... I would normally tell you how great it is here, but my network provider is being a **** and not accepting the payment for some reason ... still, it's DQ3, it's clearly going to be amazing!

 

[AustarusIV]

Huh, Android...Are ports all we're getting at this point? I'll have to check if it's on iOS myself, because I don't have an Android.

I would love it if they re-released Dragon Quest V again, though. That's one of my top five favorite video games of all time, even beating out the likes of FFVI and Chrono Trigger for me.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Huh, Android...Are ports all we're getting at this point? I'll have to check if it's on iOS myself, because I don't have an Android.

I would love it if they re-released Dragon Quest V again, though. That's one of my top five favorite video games of all time, even beating out the likes of FFVI and Chrono Trigger for me.

Here's the iOS link

As for DQV you're in luck! It is getting a mobile release!

It's coming out in Japan on December 12th and will likely follow here February/March or so if DQ3's turnaround time is any indication.


It's also the one I'm most excited for, while IV has definitely given it more competition than ever before thanks to the reintroduction of party chat in the western mobile release (seriously, it adds so much to the game, especially 4 thanks to it's great cast of characters!), V is my favorite too... not quite top 10 material for me (it ranks 12 on my list), but it is a fantastic game!

 

[Minato]

This is a pleasant surprise. Square's actually making a Theatrhythm Dragon Quest.

http://gematsu.com/2014/12/theatrhythm-dragon-quest-announced-3ds#uY0TzeOwKJ4OgbVG.99

 

[Cheezey Bites]

One the one hand that's awesome news! Dragon Quest has a lot of great tracks, and while I think fewer of them suit a rhythm game there are certainly some great ones I want to see!

On the other hand I don't really like Theatrhythm... I just don't think it's a great rhythm game, and it probably doesn't help that I hate the art style they use! The visuals are important in rhythm games, that's why Miku and Rhythm Heaven are so great as they put alot of effort into their visuals (in different ways),and I feel like Theatrhythm doesn't (even though I'm sure there is effort there).



Still I guess it's a good thing all the same mind.


In non-news today, I have a spare Mario Amiibo and am considering doing a conversion job to make it a Slime Amiibo... but I'm struggling to find sizes for most of the figures I can find, so anyone got any suggestion for slime models in that scale?

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Even without a game Dragon Quest can cause a sales increases in Japan.

5% may not be huge, but considering it's just a special edition console and DQH isn't even out yet it certainly shows the power the series pulls in the market. It's sure to cause a stir when new games come out.


Speaking of!

Theatrhythm Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest Heroes get new trailers!!!

I'm still not super excited about Theatrhythm given my dislike for the FF games, but the battle scenes orintation switch to look like DQ is certainly a nice touch to show they are putting effort into the game.

As for DQH, we've finally heard some proper voice acting clips... and I'm not a fan of the male lead, but I'm sure he'll grow on me. Most of the returning character's voices fit fantastically and naturally, Alena and Bianca weren't quite as I imagined, but Alena's was close enough to click into place without much re-adjustment... sorry Bianca you just sound too different in my head. We also got to see the moustache twirling villain for the first time, he looks and sounds like he's about to tir a lady to railroad tracks, but I don't dislike the design, I think it could be pretty fun, and DQ villains have often had a hint of narm to them... and hey, we still may get some of the villains returning in the game yet... I'm hoping for Psaro!

We also seem to have some cool new gameplay features. High Tension returns from DQ8, and I imagine it will work something like Focus Spirit in Hyrule Warriors, as well as some form of character switching mid battle? All this added to the previous reported (and yet to be mentioned on this thread) Monster Recruitment has me pretty excited about the game play at last, I think I can see DQ adding to the musou formulae, I just hope it lasts the whole game. That positivity aside though I do feel the character attack animations are a little bland for the most part, they have enough character I guess, but DQ is so chock full of charm I guess I was just expecting more, especially after Hyrule Warriors' fantastic fan service... but we didn't see much of it, so I'll hold judgement untill the game comes out.


But if all that excitement seems too far away and you just need Dragon Quest now! you're in luck! Right now Dragon Quest II and VIII are both on sale for iOS and Android; the links can be found earlier in this thread if you're interested.



Phew, that's a lot of new today, but there's even more if you're an FF fan I suppose. Still, Jump Festa has been pretty great for SE fans, no?

 

[Space Stranger]

This thread doesn't deserve to die, that's why I will revive it like Zenithia!

I recently got back into Dragon Quest 5 and I plan on completing it soon. I'm about to enter Nardiria after reuniting with Bianca.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

I know, we've actually gotten alot of news over this period but unfortunately I've had to buy and move house at quite short notice... I'm moved in now, but it's still not exactly homely and there's always work to do, so sadly I can't be as active as I sometimes have been.... that said I have been keeping up with the DQ news, and there's an awful lot, I'll try and organise it all for the OP this weekend, perhaps?

Still DQ Heroes is confirmed for the west, so YAY! I'm definitely buying it, but I'm still unsold if I'm going to get the console to play it or just sit it on the shelf until a real system seller comes along... If anyone has the imported version please do sell it to us!

Other news includes Theatrhythm DLC, Heroes DLC... Twice! and an awesome looking Bravely Second crossover for DQX. Seriously I want DQX already, and that outfit... speaking of which Operation Hero crosses 5,000!


But the biggest news comes today from speculation.

Is there a new Dragon Quest coming to Wii U?!?!

There are other possibilities but the timing is interesting... It does however go against another possible line of speculation that Square Enix' big surprise for consoles is DQXI, and that talk never mentioned the Wii U, just Xbone and PS... That said I'm not sold, we know DQXI is coming and it'll be for the big home screen, so it's not really a surprise to anyone who follows the news. Squeenix have been known to hype up a surprise we all knew about for a while, but they rarely risk it with their biggest franchises... and DQ is pretty much their biggest. I dunno, I still think PS4 seems likely after Heroes, but equally they could have seen the somewhat mediocre sales (for a DQ game, though it still sold like hotcakes) of that and finalized the decision to put it on Nintendo... We do know their intended release date for DQXI is 27th May 2016 (the 30th anniversary), so it's the right sort of time... sure it'd be dumb if it was a sudden switch given how good it is for Musou, but this is SE, they're known for their dumb.

Either way I'm not sold it's DQ at all, and even if it is it could be a spin-off... it's a difficult realm of speculation but fun non-the-less.



As for my recent Questing I too have been playing DQ5 on my phone, not that much as Monster Hunter and Tipping Stars have taken over most of my gaming life right now, but if I don't have my 3DS I've been putting a bit in; oddly I'm in the same place as you Space Stranger, so yay for that! Still my favorite of the series, though with party chat in 4 now it's a much closer call than it was back on the DS.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Whelp, Nintendo Direct just after this rumour of Wii U Dragon Quest... EXCITE!!

Hopes aren't that high for DQ's appearance on the JPN Direct, but high enough and there's a lot I'm waiting for on the western direct anyways...

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Japan rubbing in that they have Dragon Quest X

Version 3 announcement trailer looks pretty sick. New areas, dragon mounts, Dance class and of course the classic board game all get introduced to a game we haven't gotten! hopefully I'll have some more pertinent news tonight...

And don't worry, I was planning an April Fool's joke, but with DQ the wounds are still a bit too fresh me thinks.

 

[link7]

I want Loto in Smash 4! Who's with me?

 

[Minato]

Couple of weeks ago I started up Dragon Quest V for PS2. I'm going to feel bad for not choosing Bianca this time, but I want blue haired children for once.

 

[Minato]

Double post, but new news! Dragon Quest VIII for 3DS coming in August in Japan.
http://gematsu.com/2015/05/dragon-quest-viii-remake-coming-3ds

Would've preferred it as an HD remaster, but this is good too.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Ooooh!!!

Given how DQ8 has a proven popularity in the west (and the fact it was the game that started the mobile localisations) it's pretty likely to get a release over here too... we just have to smash their sales estimates and they might get around to releasing DQ7 at last...

I can dream, okay?


As for Erdrick in smash, I'd be more than up for that, personally I prefer Slime as the face of the series, but a hero could be nice too... I just want some DQ love in Smash 4, damnit!!

 

[4theRECORD]

Ooooh!!!

Given how DQ8 has a proven popularity in the west (and the fact it was the game that started the mobile localisations) it's pretty likely to get a release over here too... we just have to smash their sales estimates and they might get around to releasing DQ7 at last...

I can dream, okay?


As for Erdrick in smash, I'd be more than up for that, personally I prefer Slime as the face of the series, but a hero could be nice too... I just want some DQ love in Smash 4, damnit!!

I'm starting to serious think that Slime might be announced as Smash DLC this year, with the 3DS remakes accompanying it. Heck, they might even announce XI on 3DS.

 

[Space Stranger]

Double post, but new news! Dragon Quest VIII for 3DS coming in August in Japan.
http://gematsu.com/2015/05/dragon-quest-viii-remake-coming-3ds

Would've preferred it as an HD remaster, but this is good too.

If this doesn't come out in the US, I might have to step into the wonderful world of importing games.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

I'm starting to serious think that Slime might be announced as Smash DLC this year, with the 3DS remakes accompanying it. Heck, they might even announce XI on 3DS.

Xi is on home console... Hopefully Win U though because Slime in Smash would be a dream come true for me... If Nintendo do TGS then I share the optimism... Right now it's too hard to tell with Square Enix...

 

[4theRECORD]

Xi is on home console... Hopefully Win U though because Slime in Smash would be a dream come true for me... If Nintendo do TGS then I share the optimism... Right now it's too hard to tell with Square Enix...

It is unconfirmed if XI is for home consoles. Do you have a source or something? I vaguely remember hearing that all Horii said was that he would want to make the next game on a big screen, which could have very well meant Heroes.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

It is unconfirmed if XI is for home consoles. Do you have a source or something? I vaguely remember hearing that all Horii said was that he would want to make the next game on a big screen, which could have very well meant Heroes.

http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/12/dragon-quest-xi-development-will-made-home-consoles/

The answer was in direct reference to DQXI.

Considering the plan was to have it released for the 30th anniversary (27th of May next year), we'll almost certainly get the reveal this year (unless it's been delayed by a good degree, in which case we'll probably get the official announcement on the 27th for celebration).

If this doesn't come out in the US, I might have to step into the wonderful world of importing games.

It's hard to say, they do have a translation already, but the new scenes are voiced and would have to be dubbed... I'll have to look up the voice cast tonigh, but given the success of DQVIII Mobile I think they'll make it work.work!

 

[Cheezey Bites]

So, double post for news. Square Enix' conference and the Nintendo Digital Event are at the same time...

Either the two companies are about to have a fallout, or as the conspiracy theorist in me says they're working together for some simultaneous big reveal...

Slime in Smash? Dragon Quest XI? Localisation Partnerships? DQ Monsters 3 (or whatever the new one in development is)? Localisation Initiative starting with DQVIII (remember that the digital event is worldwide so it has to be something that Japan's getting too)? Something Else? Nothing at all?

Either way I'm gonna have to borrow a third screen so I can watch both and social media at the same time while I'm on holiday (Stupid brother having his wedding just before E3!)

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Dragon Quest XI on Paystation?

Another day, another cryptic Hori interview and this time it looks like DQXI is going to be on PS4... it makes sense from a company perspective as it can sell the system before Final Fantasy Chronicles X and KH3, but given how much dust is on my PS4, and how I've had to replace it 6 times already, I'm kinda gutted it's not a Wii U game... I guess I can still hope for multi-plat, right?

 

[finalark]

Okay, so I've only ever played two DQ games in my life. My first was DQVIII, which I just couldn't get into. The second was DQIX, which I picked up after hearing it get near-universal praise and I really, really liked it. I've been considering picking up one of the other DQ games on DS since the GameStops near me carry them, and I'm curious to know what the games are like.

So yeah, DQIV, V or VI?

 

[Cheezey Bites]

While V is my personal favourite I'd advise IV. The monster taming makes 5 a little harder to get into, and 4 is still my second favourite, and it is technically the start of a trilogy (not that you have to play them in order to understand much).

If you're happy to play on your phone though I'd actually recommend the mobile version of IV as the party chat really adds to the great cast of characters that game has.



Also just noticed I mispelt Playstation in that news post above, but given how many times I've had to replace mine now I think I'm gonna leave it as is .

 

[Minato]

You can't go wrong with any of those 3. V is my personal favorite as well, but get whichever you can find. They're all great.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Hey guys, sorry I've not been able to update the news we've had but I've been on holiday with fairly poor internet, this is thus likely in the wrong order...

Dragon Quest VI is now on mobile in Japan

I don't think it will be too long before we get it our side too.


Dragon Quest Heroes Collectors Edition Available for Pre-Order

Comes with various slime related paraphernalia (a keychain, lanyard and plush), special slime weapons (Splat o-nine tails for best pun) and 2 exclusive maps in game; all delivered in a chest. And you also get an Erdrick costume for the two leads if you buy from the SE store.

US Store
EU Store

The price is pretty poor (though I hear america isn't as competitive as the UK), but officially licensed Dragon Quest merch outside of Japan is rare enough for me to pay the extra.


and last and probably least:

Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light up for pre-registration on facebook!

It's a F2P mobile game with issues I'm pretty sure I've spoken about on here, but the little time I played of the Japanese release makes me believe this is one of the less ****ty mobile games, if you're interested in that sort of thing.


All in all a fairly decent amount of news given how SE snubbed us at E3... God their conference was terrible!

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Dragon Quest 7 Fan Translation C&D'd

Last time something like this happened we got Type-0 HD... I'm actually fairly hopeful, the 30th is coming soon so if there's any time that DQ's gonna get the hype to get this game great sales it'll be next year. But that's hopeful not expecting, I still think it's unlikely, but I think we'll hear something about it soon because us DQ fans are getting pretty good at raising our voices... still pretty sure we'll get the DQ8 remake though.

Oh and the official facebook page changed names from Dragon Quest Heroes to Dragon Quest while I was on holiday too, forgot to mention that, but it suggests we're getting something new soon... hopefully DQ7 3D announcement on the upcoming hype train direct.