Dragon Quest VIII [3DS] Commentary #061, Argonia Castle: Exploration

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Published on November 6, 2019 9:18:22 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPIqh60d0t8

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Dragon Quest VIII: The Journey of the Cursed King (2004)

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This is video #061 in my playthrough of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for the Nintendo 3DS. This video contains commentary. To view the non-commentary version, click here: https://youtu.be/2N1cpSZxqBc

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Previously, the party explored the town of Argonia and picked up a few upgrades. Now, they will explore Argonia Castle.

They take the main entrance to the 1st Floor of Argonia Castle (time 1:53).

In the kitchen on the 1st Floor, a barrel contains some Rock Salt (time 4:29).

In the northeast room on the 1st Floor, a wardrobe contains Mini Medal #052 (time 6:20). The party can now collect Princess Minnie's next prize.

The party goes upstairs to the 2nd Floor (time 7:03).

At the northern end of the hall, there is a dashing portrait of a young man (time 7:12). Photographing it satisfies Challenge 055: "Charming Portrait". Challenge 055 is worth 3 stamps.

The party ascends the northwest stairway (time 8:16). It leads to the 3rd Floor, West Wing.

In the late Queen's chamber south of the stairway, a wardrobe contains Mini Medal #053 (time 9:01).

In the northwest hall, a pot contains 50 gold (time 9:26). The neighboring pot contains Rennet Powder.

In the southwest room, a wardrobe contains a Seed of Strength (time 9:49).

The party takes the door outside (time 10:01). It leads to the 3rd Floor exterior.

In the northwest, they find a stairway (time 10:15). It leads to the 2nd Floor, North.

Downstairs, they find an Ultimate Key door (time 10:29). Three treasures are secured beyond. The party will have to come back later for them.

The party returns up to the 3rd Floor exterior (time 10:48).

They go back into the 3rd Floor, West Wing (time 10:58).

They go upstairs to the 4th Floor, West Wing (time 11:16).

In the southeast, a bookshelf contains an official's diary (Time 12:23). It provides the recipe Scholar's Cap = Magical Hat + Scholar's Specs.

In the circular southwest room, a locked chest contains a Cloak of Evasion (time 13:26).

The party continues up the Tower (time 13:54).

They emerge outside at the top of the tower (time 14:07). It provides a lovely view of Argonia and the countryside.

They go back down to the Tower stairway (time 14:35).

On the landing, they go outside to the 5th Floor exterior (time 14:48).

On the eastern side, they enter the 5th Floor, East Wing (time 15:08). King Clavius's bedchamber is here ... no wonder he appears to be in good shape!

One of the wardrobes contains an Elfin Elixir (time 15:30).

A Golden Slime is atop a cabinet (time 15:40). Photographing it satisfies Challenge 106: "Argonia Golden Slime". Challenge 106 is worth 2 stamps.

The party goes downstairs to the 4th Floor, East Wing (time 16:19). The guard provides interesting information about a certain jester. The door to the treasure room is locked.

The western door leads to the 4th Floor balcony (time 17:17). There is nothing to find here.

Back inside, the party goes downstairs to the 3rd Floor, East Wing (time 17:40).

In the northwest room, a wardrobe contains Mini Medal #054 (time 18:10).

The southern room belongs to Prince Charmles (time 19:09). Photographing him satisfies Challenge 130: "Prince Charmless". Challenge 130 is worth 3 stamps.

A wardrobe in Charmles's room contains 30 gold (time 20:03).

A bookshelf in the room contains an issue of 'Big Boy Wonderland' (time 20:13).

The southern door leads out to the 3rd Floor exterior (time 20:51). The party chats with the guard.

The party goes back into the 3rd Floor, East Wing (time 21:58).

They go downstairs to the eastern hall on the 2nd Floor (time 22:29).

A bookshelf contains the 'Prince Charmles Observation Log' (time 22:52). The errant prince is surprisingly slippery.

Another bookshelf contains the book 'True Tales of the Truly Terrifying' (time 23:33). Holy moly!

Another bookshelf contains the book 'Agility and You' (time 24:41). If you have not made one yet, it provides the recipe Mercury's Bandana = Bandana + Agility Ring.

The last bookshelf contains the book "Fashionable Fashion for Flunkies' (time 25:21). This is new to the 3DS version. It provides the new recipe Dogsbody's Hood = Bandana + Tough Guy Tattoo + Coral Hairpin.

Next time, the party will meet with King Clavius in the throne room.

Thanks for watching!

Recording date: October 27, 2019

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