Dragon Quest VIII [3DS] Commentary #083, Monster Arena: Ranks G and F; Hackzilla & Snap Case

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Published on November 17, 2019 11:52:40 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uIdKKT16G4

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

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This is video #083 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/hvzMo14k07k

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Previously, the party hunted the monsters on Morrie's Memos. Then, Morrie guided them into his place and introduced them to the Monster Arena! Furthermore, he gave them their own monster team, which they named Hargon's Heroes. Now, the party will recruit some monsters that are actually useful and then work on the first two ranks of the Monster Arena.

After resuming and chatting up the people in the Monster Arena, the party heads out (time 9:21).

First up for their monster hunt, they Zoom to Farebury (time 10:01).

North of Farebury's west gate, the party finds the Axoraptor in the woods near the coast (time 11:36). They can approach it from behind for a good chance to get a preemptive strike. The Axoraptor has Falcon Slash and fire breath, and its attack power is higher than many other of the currently available notorious monsters.

The party defeats the Axoraptor (time 13:01). It drops a Silver Monster Coin. The party recruits the Axoraptor, a.k.a. Hackzilla. They let go of Smiles.

Then, the party Zooms to Castle Trodain (time 13:43).

In the valley west of Castle Trodain, they find the Man-eater Chest (time 14:27). Look out for its snappy critical hits and its ability to strike twice in a round.

The party defeats the Man-eater Chest (time 15:52). It drops a Copper Monster Coin. The party recruits the Man-eater Chest, a.k.a. Snap Case. They let go of Lonely Joe.

Near the tip of the far southwest peninsula in the Trodain Region, the party finds the Potty Dragon (time 18:20). Look out for its cloud of sand, which can inflict Dazzle.

The party defeats the Potty Dragon (time 20:00). It drops a Silver Monster Coin. The party recruits the Potty Dragon, a.k.a. Potbelly. They release Squiggles.

After getting their new monsters together, the party makes sure to add them to the Monster Team under Misc., Monster Team, Switch members.

The party then Zooms back to the Monster Arena (time 20:56).

Down in the colosseum, they visit the registration counter (time 21:33). They spend 100 gold to enter Rank G.

A scene takes place prior to the start of Rank G (time 21:55).

Then, Round 1 against the Slimeys begins (time 22:53). Hargon's Heroes easily make the Slimeys go splat.

A scene takes place to introduce Round 2 (time 23:41).

Then, Round 2 against Team Face Off begins (time 24:47). The face-off comes to a swift conclusion.

A scene takes place to introduce Round 3 (time 25:11).

Then, Round 3 against the Bully Brothers begins (time 26:13). It is so unfair how my team stomps these guys.

Hargon's Heroes win Rank G (time 26:57). The registrar rewards the party with a Strength Ring. Furthermore, Morrie rewards the party with the ability to recruit a total of six monsters. They can have three monsters in the team and three in reserve.

The party visits the registration counter again (time 28:43). They spend 200 gold to enter Rank F.

A scene takes place to introduce Round 1 of Rank F (time 29:05).

Then, Round 1 against the Fisher Kings begins (time 30:01). Hargon's Heroes blow them out of the water.

A scene takes place to introduce Round 2 (time 30:46).

Then, Round 2 against Hell's Bells begins (time 31:50).

A scene takes place to introduce Round 3 (time 32:39).

Then, Round 3 against the Red Barons begins (time 33:39). The Red Barons crash and burn.

Hargon's Heroes win Rank F (time 34:24). The registrar rewards the party with a Bunny Suit. Morrie rewards the party with the ability to battle their monster team in the arena.

We regain control of the party in the colosseum (time 36:15).

The party shows off the bunny costume for Jessica. It requires Bunny Ears, a Bunny Suit, and Fishnet Stockings.

Next time, the party will recruit a new monster and continue rising through the ranks.

Thanks for watching!

Recording date: November 7, 2019

This video is part of my Dragon Quest VIII playthrough. I am playing the North American version of the game released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2017. All characters, story, music, artwork, and other components of this game are the property of their respective owners.

Played on the Nintendo New 3DS with a Katsukity game capture card. Recorded with the Elgato Game Capture HD device and software. Produced with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.

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