Dragon Quest 8 stands as a true and definite RPG that will be remembered for long to come both in our hearts and minds..

User Rating: 8.8 | Dragon Quest VIII: Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi PS2
I bought DQ8 beacuse of the developers Level 5 who made one of my favorite RPGs Dark Cloud 2 and Square who made FF games and KH games which are also among my favorite. Now honestly I don't think this game is better than KH2 or Dark Cloud 2, but I think it definatly lives up to its expectations and delivers a unique and beautiful expreience that is really like no other. The best part about it is the amazing free-roaming world that is full of life and random encounters(that one is not so good, at all). There are so many building, towns, forests and lakes that spread far and wide making it a free roaming expereince that both rewards you and punishes you for exploring at the same time. There are many treasures and extra goodies to find everywhere you go, but be pepared to take a beating if you're not high enough level. This game is probably th hardest turn based RPG I have played ever, since healing, money and items don't come as often as in games like FFX .You will find yourself slaughtered very often if you do not level up.

Most RPG's are known for their story and this is were DQ8 shows that's it's not at very the level of game like FFX. The story is, for the most part, boooring and does not provide enoughh stuff to keep some even remotely interested. The main charecter does not talk and seems like an idiot when everybody bosses him around and insults him. WHen the game asks you to say yes or no to a specific request from a story charecter, you have to do it even if yous ay no. It seems pretty cheap and makes the story that much more frustrating to deal with.

In all it's a good game that provides a great experience and there are a bunch of extra dungeons and minigames for you to do after you finish it so you will always be busy. In some areas the game falls short but if you truly like the concept of the game you will not be bothered by things like the story and the dialogoue. If you don't like how the game looks, then don't get it because that's just how it plays like. Everyone else will love it, and get lots of enjoyement, one way or another. Not for everyone, but certainly for most.