A mysterious jester. A forbidden scepter. A diabolical curse. A once idyllic kingdom finds itself tangled in a network of enchanted vines, its king and princess hideously transformed, its castle and its subjects frozen in time.
Only one person survived the horror unscathed: you!
Only you can save your king and your country by lifting the shadow of the jester's curse... But it won't be easy. An epic tale of friendship, bravery, and adventure awaits across the grassy fields, snow-capped mountains, and stormy seas of Dragon Quest VIII!
* Experience Dragon Quest VIII's finely balanced gameplay - easy to pick up, hard to master.
* Marvel as the distinctive character designs of Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball®) come to life thanks to an incredible cell-shading graphics engine!
* Immerse yourself in a gripping storyline with rewarding side quests and a wealth of customization options.
* Music by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Koichi Sugiyama.
