DRAGON QUEST VIII

9.59K reviews
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PEGI 12
100K+
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Content rating
PEGI 12
Gambling, Moderate Violence
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About this game

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The 8th instalment in the legendary DRAGON QUEST series is now even easier to enjoy!

The phenomenally popular DRAGON QUEST VIII has sold 4.9 million units worldwide, and now it's coming to the Android for the first time!
This was the first title in the series to be presented in full 3D, and its exquisitely detailed world has to be seen to be believed!
Set off on an unforgettable adventure with Yangus, the bandit with a heart of gold, Jessica, the high-born magical minx, and Angelo, knight and lothario, by your side!

Everything you need is here in a single package!
Once the app is downloaded, there's no more to pay, as every last shred of content is yours to enjoy.
So get ready to play the epic that is DRAGON QUEST VIII from beginning to end—and far beyond!
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Prologue
Legends tell of an ancient sceptre, within which is sealed a fearsome power...
When the relic's long-dormant magics are awoken by the treachery of a malign magician, an entire kingdom falls into a cursed slumber, prompting a young soldier to embark on an unforgettable journey...

Game Features
– Simple, Accessible Controls
The control system has been streamlined to work perfectly with modern touch interfaces.
The position of the directional pad can be adjusted freely, enabling players to switch between one-handed and two-handed play with a tap of the screen.
The combat system has also been reworked, allowing for one-tap battles as well as more complex play.

– The Tension System
During battle, you can select 'Psyche Up' to give your next attack some extra oomph!
The more you psyche a character up, the higher their tension will rise, until they finally reach an insane state known as super-high tension!

– Skill Points
Skill points are earned when your characters level up, and can be assigned to various skills in order to learn new spells and abilities.
This system allows you to perfectly tailor your team to your liking.

– Monster Teams
Certain monsters found in the field can be scouted for your monster team – if you're tough enough to beat them, that is!
Once assembled, your crack squad can take part in the fiercely-contested tournaments held at the monster arena, and can even come to your aid in battle!

– The Alchemy Pot
Combine existing items to create entirely new ones!
Even the most unassuming objects could be ingredients for the greatest items of all!
Seek out the recipes hidden all over the world, and see if you can cook up something truly special!

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[Supported Devices]
Devices running Android 7.0 or higher (some devices not supported).
Experience one of the most critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST game in full 3D!
Updated on
Mar 23, 2026
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Ratings and reviews

8.28K reviews
Craig Walker
December 5, 2025
Great port of the original. The only gripe is the lack of the voice acting, which to be fair was and still is the best I've ever seen in any game. As it is, it's fantastic. Still the same game, easy enough to get used to the interface being touch screen. The gameplay is untouched. Thankfully it's a port of the original ,not the DS version, so no unnecessary running around taking "photos", just good old DQ battling and alchemy crafting. As it should be. In a word?....SPIFFING!!!
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David Missen
August 27, 2020
As one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, both in scope (the game is huge and first playthrough can easily rack up 70+ hours) and narrative quality, it's nice to have this port available. Yes, the frame rate can be slow at times and the lack of voice acting/artistic menus feels like one's only receiving 85% of the original game, but at £20 it's as good a value purchase as one will get with mobile gaming. Subjectively speaking, I think this is an outstanding game and very enjoyable to play.
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Lowgun Hendrie
January 3, 2024
It's 2023. I need the devs to add the ability to select a framerate higher than 15. It's such a shame because this game is so good on its home console, and I was really excited to play it on mobile. For the price being asked, you'd think that they would continue to support it, but its been left practically untouched since launch, save for a few minor bugfixes. Either update the game to take advantage of modern hardware, or admit that you abandoned it and lower the price, Square Enix.
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What’s new

Fixed minor bugs.