Suikoden V or Dragon Quest VIII:JotCK ?

[Bolivar]

haven't palyed Suikoden V but I wanna speak up for DQVIII. It's one of the best RPG's I've played in a long time, the storyline is probably longer than most games you'll play, its characters are unique and interesting, and there's a huge amount of crap to do on the side.

The world design in this game is almost unprecedented. The music is breathtaking and the graphics are unbelievable. Like really, unbelievable. I'm the biggest hater of cell-shaded games but I think it's one of the most graphically impressive console games I've owned. Check it out.

[Dragonsoul]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

I always here great things about Suikoden's story! I remember when Suikoden 1 and Wild Arms 1 were out, I want to play them!

[Madame Adequate]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

Please, please, please do not compare a game as good as FFX with something as dire as the DQ series.

[Dragonsoul]

I'm asking if Dragon Quest VIII is similar to some games. I never played DQ VIII yet. You buy me it?

[Proxy]

They're all boring. Please, spare yourself the torture and the money.
Buy Tetris. It's more entertaining and more intense.

[Bolivar]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

Please, please, please do not compare a game as good as FFX with something as dire as the DQ series.

DQVIII is great, chill out.

[Nifleheim7]

They are both great games but DQVIII has (imo) better graphics and music than Suikoden V.

[Madame Adequate]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

Please, please, please do not compare a game as good as FFX with something as dire as the DQ series.

DQVIII is great, chill out.

Not if DQ I-VII are any indication, and seeing as I didn't hear anyone complaining about how the entire DQ system was massively overhauled in VIII, I'm confident in thinking they are an indication.

[Karellen]

There were quite a few changes to DQVIII in comparison to its direct predecessor actually. Battles are now only fought in first person when inputting commands and have reverted to the more Final Fantasy style of presentation (3rd person) for dealing and receiving blows. The menu with all its various functions that had been redundant for quite some time has been ditched in favor for one more like FF as well and the world map has been replaced with 1:1 environments. It still maintains rather simplistic battle mechanics and a plot which is more charming then anything else but it's certainly a step in the right direction for a series that had begun to stagnate over the years.

[Raebus]

They are both great games but DQVIII has (imo) better graphics and music than Suikoden V.

I'm still waiting for more to be added to that sentence, a game can't rely on graphics and music to make it great, it's got to have hear and whilst DQVIII has alot of heart, it's story is basic without a plot great plot twist. On the other hand, we've got suikoden V which has a pretty emotional story that keeps you gripped with a plot twist here and there.

[Nifleheim7]

They are both great games but DQVIII has (imo) better graphics and music than Suikoden V.

I'm still waiting for more to be added to that sentence, a game can't rely on graphics and music to make it great, it's got to have hear and whilst DQVIII has alot of heart, it's story is basic without a plot great plot twist. On the other hand, we've got suikoden V which has a pretty emotional story that keeps you gripped with a plot twist here and there.

I haven't finished any of the games,i have played some 30-40 hours of DQVIII and only 3-4 hours of Suikoden V.Therefore i can't judge their storyline but only the visual style of the games (which i agree that it's not the most important aspect of any game).In these areas i found DQVIII superior.

[Bolivar]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

Please, please, please do not compare a game as good as FFX with something as dire as the DQ series.

DQVIII is great, chill out.

Not if DQ I-VII are any indication, and seeing as I didn't hear anyone complaining about how the entire DQ system was massively overhauled in VIII, I'm confident in thinking they are an indication.

lol, while they may be indications, basing your entire opinion off previous games, when VIII was a huge leap forward in terms of presentation seems like a pretty unreliable thing to do.

Also, the fact that you need to hear complaining in order to find out about change is pretty weird, too.

So, once again:

DQVIII is great, chill out.

And Raebus, i think your whole judgment of the game is a little inaccurate - have you played all of DQVIII? Or are you just assuming that there aren't any plot twists because you haven't encountered any in the time you've played it?

Plot twists are great but there's no logical reason to assume that something can't be a great story if it doesn't have them. Alot of game scenarios abuse plot twists and end up becoming cheesy, so the exact opposite of your statement is true in certain cases.

To clear up a few things, there are in fact a few plot twists in DQVIII.

[Bunny]

Suikoden V is like free cookies.

Dragon Quest VIII is like free cancer.

YOU DECIDE

[Raebus]

I'm frequently hearing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII. I've beaten Dragon Quest 1 for Nes only, played a few minutes of 2-6 though(Nes, Snes ones). How similar is Dragon Quest VIII to something like Blue Dragon or Kingdom Hearts 2? Or is it more similar to something like Final Fantasy X or Lost Odyssey?

Please, please, please do not compare a game as good as FFX with something as dire as the DQ series.

DQVIII is great, chill out.

Not if DQ I-VII are any indication, and seeing as I didn't hear anyone complaining about how the entire DQ system was massively overhauled in VIII, I'm confident in thinking they are an indication.

lol, while they may be indications, basing your entire opinion off previous games, when VIII was a huge leap forward in terms of presentation seems like a pretty unreliable thing to do.

Also, the fact that you need to hear complaining in order to find out about change is pretty weird, too.

So, once again:

DQVIII is great, chill out.

And Raebus, i think your whole judgment of the game is a little inaccurate - have you played all of DQVIII? Or are you just assuming that there aren't any plot twists because you haven't encountered any in the time you've played it?

Plot twists are great but there's no logical reason to assume that something can't be a great story if it doesn't have them. Alot of game scenarios abuse plot twists and end up becoming cheesy, so the exact opposite of your statement is true in certain cases.

To clear up a few things, there are in fact a few plot twists in DQVIII.

Plot twists are supposed to blow me away, not me make me murmur "oh". I've beaten this game, the final boss floating in the sky was tough and not to mention huge, and the preparation before the final battle. =[

The story lacked emotion for me, a slightly outdated RPG with modern graphics.

[Bolivar]

*snip*

Oh, ok... I can understand that!

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