DRAGON QUEST VIII - SORA TO UMI TO DAICHI TO NOROWARESHI HIMEGIMI [ULTIMATE HITS]
OFFICIAL TITLE  Dragon Quest VIII - Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi [Ultimate Hits]
COMMON TITLE  Dragon Quest VIII - Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi [Ultimate Hits]
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLPM-66481
REGION  NTSC-J
GENRE / STYLE  RPG.

DEVELOPER  Level 5.
PUBLISHER  Square Enix.
DATE RELEASED  20 July 2006
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLPM-66481
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLPM-66481
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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Japanese
Menus and gameplay are in Japanese.

Enix's internationally popular Dragon Quest saga continues in this 3D adventure for PlayStation 2. The game tells the story of a spiteful court jester who finds a magic scepter and unleashes a terrible curse, turning peasants into thorns and nobles into wild beasts. Players take the role of an unassuming castle guard who is somehow spared by this curse, although it seems to have afflicted nearly everyone else in the land. To save the kingdom, the hero must recruit allies, explore the countryside, and battle the many enemies that stand between him and his quest.

Combat is turn-based, and players can customize the ways in which individual party members fight. The North American release of Dragon Quest VII features additional cut scenes and voice acting not present in the Japanese original.

PLOT:

The game begins with the court jester of the kingdom of Trodain, Dhoulmagus, stealing an ancient scepter and casting a spell on Trodain castle. The spell turns the king, King Trode, into a troll; the princess, Medea, into a horse; and the rest of the castle’s inhabitants into plants. The only one left unaffected is the unnamed protagonist, a Trodain guard. The guard, King Trode, and Princess Medea set out on a quest to track down Dhoulmagus and break the spell. They are joined by Yangus, a bandit whose life the hero saves; Jessica, a mage seeking to avenge her brother; and Angelo, a Templar Knight with habits for flirting and gambling. Eventually, the group hunts down Dhoulmagus and defeats him, but Dhoulmagus' death fails to break the spell. Jessica claims Dhoulmagus' scepter, and soon after disappears.

CHARACTERS:
Dragon Quest VIII focuses on four main characters, each joining the battle party early in the game. The main protagonist of the game, an eighteen-year-old royal guard of Trodain and the only person present in the castle to escape Dhoulmagus' wrath unscathed, is a silent hero, and named by the player. The Hero is the most balanced party member, able to equip swords, spears, boomerangs and use magic.

He is accompanied by Yangus, a former thief and friend of the Hero's who owes the Hero a life debt after the Hero rescues him from the side of a cliff. Yangus is a physically strong character and speaks with a Cockney accent in the English versions.

Jessica, the only female to join the party, is a sorceress from the town of Alexandria who seeks to avenge her murdered brother, Alistair. She uses magic but can also equip whips and knives and she can stun enemies with her Sex Appeal skills. She is also the only character who can change her appearance in battle through various costumes, with the exception of one costume for the Hero.

Angelo is a womanizing noble who was raised in a monastery following both his parents' deaths by a plague. He is a member of the Knights Templar and decides to battle against Dhoulmagus when the villain sets fire to his abbey and kills the abbot. In battle, he can use both magic and physical attacks effectively.

Two non-player characters journey with the protagonists: Trode, the titular cursed king who rules over Trodain but was transformed into a toad-like creature by Dhoulmagus; and Medea, Trode's daughter, who is the same age as the Hero. Medea was transformed into a horse by Dhoulmagus and has a romantic interest in the Hero.

Munchie, the Hero's pet mouse, becomes temporarily playable under certain circumstances.

Other non-player characters among others include Empyrea, a powerful god-like bird; and Red, a female bandit and former colleague of Yangus' with whom she shares a rivalry. The antagonist of Dragon Quest VIII is Dhoulmagus, a jester who steals an ancient scepter from Trodain Castle and uses its power to curse the inhabitants of the castle, setting the game's events in motion. He proceeds to embark on a murder spree as the protagonists chase him. Dhoulmagus is eventually revealed to be a pawn of Rhapthorne, a demonic lord and the game's true antagonist, who is manipulating the jester in an attempt to free himself from the scepter in which he has been locked inside.

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

FOR KING AND COUNTRY!
A vast and vibrant world is yours to explore in the latest installment of this legendary role-playing series.

A mysterious jester. A forbidden scepter. A fiendish curse. A once idyllic kingdom lies entangled in a web of enchanted vines, its king and princess hideously transformed, its castle and subjects frozen in time. Only one person has survived this horror unscathed: you!

Only you can save your king and country by lifting the shadow of the evil jester's curse... But it won't be easy. An epic tale of friendship, bravery, and adventure awaits you on the grassy fields, snow-capped mountains, and restless seas of Dragon Quest VIII!

Experience Dragon Quest VIII's finely balanced game play - easy to pick up, challenging to master
Marvel as the distinctive character designs of Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball®) are brought to life by an amazing cel-shading graphics engine!
Immerse yourself in a compelling storyline with rewarding side quests and a wealth of customization options.
MUSIC: TOKYO METROPOLITAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY KOICHI SUGIYAMA
PLAYABLE DEMO INSIDE FINAL FANTASY XII

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Medieval Fantasy themes.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 Player
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  178 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )
 Standard Controller ( Analog Controller compatible )
COMPATIBLE LIGHT GUNS
( OFFICIAL LIGHT GUNS ONLY )
 None
OTHER COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS
( OFFICIAL CONTROLLERS ONLY )
 None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )
 None
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = Yes
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Sorround = No / Dolby Digital = Yes / Dolby Pro logic II = No
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  No
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.0.0
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 2; VU Cycle Stealing = 2; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = No; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX r5559 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Agressive CRC = No; Skipdraw Hack = No )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X r5545 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  The game doesn't have it.

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character / Move cursor -  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Confirm / Action -  X Button
  Display main menu -  Circle Button
  View map, cancel, close all windows -  Square Button
  Run -  Triangle Button + D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Rotate view left, move one tab left on menu screen -  L1 Button
  Align view behind party leader, cancel -  L2 Button
  Rotate view right, move one tab right on menu screen -  R1 Button
  Toggle first-person view -  R2 Button
  Display battle records -  Select Button
  Confer with party -  Start Button

 

RAW CODES:

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Max money -  
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All skill level 100 skill-up -  
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Hero HP 999 -  
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Hero MP 999 -  
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 NTSC-J:
  • Dragon Quest VIII - Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi [SLPM-65888]   
     
 ASIA:
  • Dragon Quest VIII - Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norowareshi Himegimi [SCAJ-20110]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Dragon Quest VIII - Journey of the Cursed King [SLUS-21207]   
     
 PAL:
  • Dragon Quest VIII - The Journey of the Cursed King [SLES-53974]   
     

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