An excellent addition to the dragon quest series and one of, if not the best in the series.
Dragon quest 8 offers a great balance of humour and seriousness within its story.
different sets of skills to use/learn for a variety of party members, which you can decide yourself.
party members that stick with you throughout the game - i especially like the banter between them during party chats.
DQ8 is a must play whether you are a fan or just getting into the series!