Dragon Quest VIII (with playable FF XII demo) for Playstation 2.

Since times long forgotten, a forbidden scepter had lain sealed away in Trodain Castle. Until one day a mysterious jester called Dhoulmagus disturbed its rest and freed the scepter from its ancient bonds. Using the scepter's power, Dhoulmagus placed a spiteful curse upon the whole kingdom. In the space of a moment, the people were transformed into thorns and the land was frozen in time. To add insult to injury, the king and the princess were turned into hideous beasts! However, the curse left one person untouched...a young guardsman ...You! Now you must embark on an epic journey to save your king and country and lift the shadow of the evil jester's curse.

• A traditional turn-based battle system with jaw-dropping graphics merges the old with the new.
• Cut-scenes feature voiceovers bursting with wit and charm- added exclusively for the North American version!
• A totally revamped graphical user interface makes the classic Dragon Quest gameplay even more accessible- another feature exlusive to the North American version.
• Individual party members' behavior can be customized for optimal battle performance.
• Party members deploy awesome attacks and spectacular spells in stunning 3D.
• Enhanced music and sound effects stay true to the Dragon Quest series while providing a fresh listening experience for North American users.
• Characters designed by Akira Toriyama are brought to life by an amazing cel-shading graphics engine, transporting gamers for all ages into a world straight out of Japanese animation.
• Finely tuned game balance makes this title easy to pick up, but a challenge to conquer.

ANOTHER BRILLIANT RPG FROM SQUARE-ENIX! ARTWORK FROM THE CREATOR OF DRAGON BALL Z! PLAYABLE FF XII DEMO INSIDE!!