Dragon Quest VIII [3DS] Commentary #184, Final Boss: Rhapthorne [Take 3]

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Published on January 6, 2020 12:07:19 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nNm23IM1RA

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

Duration: 27:55

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This is video #184 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/sw-1Rxw6h54

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Previously, the party finally finished photographing Stella in all her dresses and completed the Cameron's Codex sidequest. One of the prizes was a Sun Crown, which they promptly used to make a third Timbrel of Tension. They are done with the game's biggest challenges: the Dragovian Trials and Memories Lane. Now, it is time to clear the game two more times to get the "true" endings.

The party resumes in Empycchu. The lineup for the final boss will be the protagonist, Morrie, Red, and Jessica. They each clear out an inventory spot for the Godbird Sceptre.

The party takes flight with the Godbird's Soulstone (time 1:19). After a brief flight, they land at Empyrea's perch west of town (time 1:31).

A scene takes place when they approach Empyrea's perch (time 1:41). After the party answers "Yes" to each of her questions, Empyrea heals up the party and gives them the Godbird Sceptre.

Another brief scene takes place (time 4:54). Empyrea flies the lineup to Rhapthorne.

The first round against Rhapthorne begins (time 5:10). Each party member prays to the Godbird Sceptre to summon the souls of the seven sages. A bit tedious, but it must be done. Davilas casts Omniheal when necessary, which is only once. It is so nice to be overpowered once in a while. It also helps that he was spamming Disruptive Wave, even though the party was not buffing themselves.

A scene takes place after the seventh sage has been summoned (time 10:31). The ancient sages dispel Rhapthorne's barrier and heal up the party. Rhapthorne is none too pleased.

Then, the main battle against Rhapthorne begins (time 12:34). However, with their levels and Timbrels of Tension, the party wipes him out in two rounds.

Scenes take place after Rhapthorne is defeated (time 14:31). Bye bye, Rhapthorne. Empyrea flies the party to Trodain.

The next scenes take place at Castle Trodain (time 16:23). All good stuff.

Then, a glorious victory banquet takes place (time 23:00).

Fast-forward to several months later (time 25:10). Yangus and Red visit Davilas, who has had a well-deserved promotion. The friends have a new assignment, which may just be less pleasant than dealing with Dhoulmagus and Rhapthorne.

We regain control of the protagonist in Castle Trodain, 1st Floor, East Wing (time 27:19). His next objective is to pick up Princess Medea in her chambers.

Next time, we will see the true Jessica ending.

Thanks for watching!

Recording date: December 27, 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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