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GameSpy

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GameShark

The ease of play and deep gaming experience are a perfect blend for whiling away far too many hours, and marathon sessions with this game are going to be commonplace. It is just really hard to put down....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at GameShark

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Gaming Age

Sure, the story may be a little weak, but that doesn't stop Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King from being among the best, not to mention most polished, role-playing games of the generation. If you’re at all a fan of the genre, don’t miss...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Gaming Age

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RPGFan

Dragon Quest VIII may not revolutionize the console RPG genre, but it has done one thing that all the older RPGs have strived to be: it has become the greatest classic RPG experience of all time....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at RPGFan

My Gamer

But those willing to give it a chance will find the best role playing GAME -- emphasis on the game part -- they've played in a long time. It might just be enough to make a fan out of you....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at My Gamer

Games Xtreme

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Game Chronicles

You can’t go wrong with a game that’s got beauty, personality, and fun, and Dragon Quest VIII has all these in abundance....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Game Chronicles

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TotalPlaystation

This was absolutely worth waiting for, and credit must be given to Squenix for releasing a game that bravely sticks to its guns in the face of all these ridiculously complex additions to the formula that Dragon Quest got right all along....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at TotalPlaystation

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1UP

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Deeko

Dragon Quest hits every check-mark on the list: it looks and sounds great, plays well, and tells a heart-warming and comical story that is never heavy-handed and is always enjoyable....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Deeko

Worth Playing

stories, it's a refreshing change, and helped out by the cleverly staged cut-scenes and nicely fleshed out supporting characters. Certainly the score, provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra, does a lot to make you feel like you're wandering through ...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Worth Playing

Gaming Horizon

Just an extremely enjoyable, beautiful, nostalgic, and engaging RPG for the PlayStation 2. This charming, atmospheric RPG is not to be missed....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Gaming Horizon

Game Axis

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Science Fiction Weekly

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Future Gamez

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Next Level Gaming

One of my favorite games of the year. Great graphics, storyline, characters, gameplay, controls and polish, this is simply a fantastic title. I have not been this addicted to a Dragon Warrior (Quest) game since the original on the NES....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Next Level Gaming

eToychest

The game’s presentation is second to none, and serves as a new benchmark for role-playing games in general....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at eToychest

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GameZone

Toriyama did a great job with all of the character and enemy designs as it makes players feel like they are playing an interactive anime cartoon. Sound: 9.1The voice actors did a really good job with bring the charact...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at GameZone

Game Revolution

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Lawrence

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GameBrink

It features great old-school RPG gaming, a cool graphic style, nice sceneries are times and it’s just plain fun to play....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at GameBrink

Into Liquid Sky

decent equipment doesn't sound like your thing, you may find the whole experience tedious. With all that said, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a great modernization of the series. Level-5 has captured Akira Toriyama's style perfectly, mak...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Into Liquid Sky

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Gamenikki

It all boils down to the extremely high quality and production values of this title. The gameplay IS a bit old-school and the story isn’t extremely intricate, but that’s part of the magic to behold. Don’t let anything turn you away from trying out...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Gamenikki

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Jive Magazine

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PSW Magazine UK

It's full of numerous, wonderful touches you'll remember long after the game's end - a cheeky little devil's Sultry Dance attack, which cause your party members to dance uncontrollably; the way the blue slimes do deadpan better than Bill Murray; even the...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at PSW Magazine UK

Game Over Online

It proves that placing more attention into the gameplay and taking these few characters on a massive journey can still be appealing to both the hardcore RPG fan and the mainstream gamer, and could spark a flash of imports as players seek out older Dragon...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Game Over Online

Gaming Target

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Eurogamer

promise.The most beautiful game in the world? Well now, that�s a bold question. True beauty is more than skin deep and so to answer that question requires a whole different set of eyes to perceive and critique. Dragon Quest VIII is full of contradictions ...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Eurogamer

IGN

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, I'm now totally convinced of it. Just like Camelot Software and tri-Ace before it, Level-5 truly understands the role-playing genre as few other companies do. Through its grasp of always-important concepts...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at IGN

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

something you can venture to and climb to a great height, and then look down and trace your path as far as you can see. The game world is so big that you have the option of cutting down travel time through the use of items such as a tiger mount, a summone...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Games Radar

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AllGame

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Boomtown

Whatever the situation, we can only judge the game as it is now. And one thing is for sure: playing it for the first time is a journey that borders on magical....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Boomtown

GameSpot

What is it with evil wizards trashing...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at GameSpot

DarkStation

Dragon Quest comtinues its tradition of excellence with this perfect blend of strong storytelling, enchanting visuals and solid combat system....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at DarkStation

GotNext

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Games are Fun

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Jolt Online Gaming UK

It’s easy enough for complete beginners to pick up and play, and it has more than enough content and depth for hardcore gamers to enjoy. It’s beautiful and engrossing with literally days of gameplay....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Jolt Online Gaming UK

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Cheat Code Central

The graphics do an excellent job of immersing us into this fantasy world. Characters are charming, funny, evil and mysterious....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Cheat Code Central

Pro-G

While Dragon Quest VIII is content to leave the furthering of the RPG to other games, it does a brilliant job of bringing the past into the modern era by coupling old-fashioned gameplay with some beautiful art design....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Pro-G

Ferrago

With over fifty hours of gameplay and side questing on top, an engrossing leveling up system including the creation of new items by experimenting in an alchemy pot, and a delightful storyline, Dragon Quest offers too much to be ignored - even if RPGs...read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Ferrago

Amped IGO

It’s an extremely hard, yet very refreshing RPG that is of the highest quality you can squeeze out of a game like this....read the complete Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King review at Amped IGO

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