The localization is as excellent as it was on PlayStation, with delightful voice performances for both the main cast and secondary characters. It's very charming and light-hearted, which suits Dragon Quest quite well.
While the narrative isn't quite as loose as Dragon Quest VII, the plotline is less of a focused dramatic narrative and more a relaxed story stemming from a handful of scenarios, people, and places met along the way. The addition of Red and Morrie to the party doesn't change the story much, but add depth and customization to combat. It doesn't feature any complex battle mechanics or novel progression systems, but it puts together an exceptionally competent package that stands tall among its more experimental peers. Put simply, Dragon Quest VIII is one of the best classic-style JRPGs made even better on 3DS. I only hoped it was as good as I remembered it being more than a decade ago. The eighth entry still remains one of my favorites, and when Nintendo announced that it was coming to 3DS, I was certainly eager to play through it again.
Since then, I've had a chance to visit all the other mainline Dragon Quest titles. It certainly has its own style compared to the likes of Final Fantasy, but I really enjoyed my time with it, and it became one of my favorite RPGs on a console full of great games in that genre. When Dragon Quest VIII launched back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, it was the first game in the series that I got a chance to play - which is probably true for a fair number of people.
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