Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for Nintendo 3DS. This is the remake version of the game of the same name released for PlayStation 2 in 2004.
The game follows the main character, a young man named Yangus, who is cursed by a wizard. He must join his companions, Jessica, Angelo, and Morrie, traveling around the world to find a way to break the curse.
The game has the same gameplay as other Dragon Quest games, with traditional role-playing elements such as turning in turn, exploring the open world, and mission. However, the remake for 3DS has introduced some new features. The game includes a large world of expansion to explore, with many towns, caves, and Dungeon to explore. Players can fight with many different types of monsters, using a battle system based on turns.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is highly appreciated by critics and players, praised for the fascinating story, memorable characters, and attractive play. The game has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.