FOR KING AND COUNTRY! A vast and vibrant world is yours to explore in the latest installment of this legendary role-playing series. A mysterious jester. A forbidden scepter. A fiendish curse. A once idyllic kingdom lies entangled in a web of enchanted vines, its king and princess hideously transformed, its castle and subjects frozen in time. Only one person has survived this horror unscathed: you! Only you can save your king and country by lifting the shadow of the evil jester's curse... But it won't be easy: An epic tale of friendship, bravery, and adventure awaits you on the grassy fields, snow-capped mountains, and restless seas of Dragon Quest VIII!

• Experience Dragon Quest VIII's finely balanced gameplay - easy to pick up, challenging to master.
• Marvel as the distinctive character designs of Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) are brought to life by an amazing cel-shaded graphics engine!
• Immerse yourself in a compelling storyline with rewarding side quests and a wealth of customization options.
• Music: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Koichi Sugiyama