DRAGON QUEST VIII vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against DRAGON QUEST VIII's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	DRAGON QUEST VIII This App	Titan Quest: Legendary Edition Nemesis	Baldur's Gate Contender	Genshin Impact New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.	HandyGames	Overhaul Games	COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	3.8 / 5	4.1 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.3 / 5
Ratings Count	395	180	0	569,348
Price	USD19.99	$19.99	$19.99	Free
Release Date	May 29, 2014	Feb 2, 2021	Mar 11, 2013	Sep 26, 2020
Last Updated	Mar 24, 2026	May 2, 2024	Sep 22, 2021	Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	mixed	-	terrible
Score	35/100	55/100	-	20/100
Praises	Nostalgic gameplay loop provides an immersive experience for long-term fans of the series Portrait mode orientation allows for convenient one-handed play during short sessions	High-Quality Port Fair Monetization	-	High-fidelity graphics and immersive world design keep players invested in the exploration experience
Complaints	Missing voice acting and orchestral music significantly degrade the original charm of the game Lack of controller support forces reliance on clunky and unresponsive touch controls Forced portrait orientation prevents users from utilizing the full screen on tablets	Technical Bugs and Crashes Cloud Save Issues	-	Insufficient primogem rewards during new character releases create significant friction for free-to-play users Absence of a dialogue skip button forces players to endure hours of unskippable, repetitive story content
Requests	Implementation of landscape mode and controller support to improve navigation and immersion Restoration of original voice acting and orchestral audio tracks for better quality	-	-	Implementation of a universal skip button for all dialogue and story sequences to save player time
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Complete content package provides high value for a single $19.99 entry point Nostalgic gameplay loop drives retention for established series fans	Massive content library including three major DLCs Strong legacy brand recognition Clean, premium monetization model	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity Elemental reaction system provides a cohesive long-term narrative experience
Weaknesses	Forced portrait orientation limits screen usage on tablets Missing original voice acting and orchestral music degrades perceived quality Lack of controller support creates navigation friction for core users	Severe technical instability and frequent crashing Unreliable cloud save synchronization Graphical artifacts on newer OS versions	-	Premium currency rewards below category median No dialogue skip button despite high request volume 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
Pricing	paid	paid	paid	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Maintenance	-
Update Cadence	1 versions	-	5 versions	-

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