Dragon Quest VIII Shows Its Scenario About The Secret Behind A Cursed Castle

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While Dragon Quest VIII for the Nintendo 3DS has new story content, which shows the past of the game’s main antagonist, Dholmagus, and also a little bit of the protagonist’s childhood, 4Gamer shares a peek at what else you’ll see in the upcoming game.

 

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In the above scenario, the protagonist and crew found out about a place that got cursed by the jester Dhoulmagus.

 

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The crew have decides to go on a trip to find a way to get rid of the curse, but they then come across a certain secret of Dhoulmagus’, and you’ll need to figure out its mystery.

 

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In order to find out more about Dhoulmagus and his curse, you’ll need to go around talking to people who might know more about the case, including a drama that involves the kidnapping of a casino owner.

 

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The castle has fallen into a dark atmosphere, where everyone appears to be sad. While going after Dhoulmagus, the protagonist will also learn about a certain secret behind the royal family.

 

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Those of you who’ve played other Dragon Quest titles know how tricky some of the dungeons can get, and Dragon Quest VIII is no exception, as some of the dungeons are filled with all kinds of setups.

 

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And that also goes for the ice labyrinths, where you’ll need to get your way across some slippery floors.

 

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Friends will always be there to back you up while exploring these dungeons, so fear not. You’ll also get to talk to them during your adventure for random conversations or hints on what to do or where to go next.

 

Dragon Quest VIII will release in Japan on August 27, 2015 for Nintendo 3DS.


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