RPG · 2004
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The court jester Dhoulmagus of the kingdom of Trodain stole a powerful magical scepter sealed beneath the royal castle. Using the power of the scepter, Dhoulmagus destroyed the castle, placed a curse upon the kingdom and its people, and turned King Trode into a troll and the princess into a horse. A sole surviving…
Key facts
- Released
- 27 November 2004
- Genre
- RPG
- Length
- ≈ 73 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Square Enix, Level 5
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 84
Where to buy
Why play it
- Community rating 4.38/5
- A 2004 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?
Expect about 73 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King with friends?
No, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on?
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is available on PlayStation, Nintendo and Mobile.
Is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 84.
What games are like Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?
In the same spirit: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies and Final Fantasy VII (1997).
