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And that's Dragon Quest 8 completed. I thought for sure I was going to have to fight Rhapthorne multiple times but no, no full-party deaths today.

What a good game. Sweet, lighthearted, fun. A real Saturday morning cartoon. Loved the ending too. I enjoyed it a lot in general, it was just what I needed right now.

#streaming Dragon Quest 8 (Playstation 2) this afternoon at https://twitch.tv/andreaen. The party returns to the Black Citadel to challenge Rhapthorne, the lord of darkness.

DQ8 (pt. 16, first playthrough)

the Black Citadel, Finale

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I'm pretty near the end of Dragon Quest 8 I think. In the final dungeon, maybe a level or two behind where I should be.

Might finish the game pretty soon.

#streaming Dragon Quest 8 (Playstation 2) right now over at https://twitch.tv/andreaen. The party must now pursue and defeat Marcello who (after the defeat of Sir Leopold) is now in possession of the cursed staff.

DQ8 (pt. 15, first playthrough)

Marcello fight then exploration & the Black Citadel

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#streaming Dragon Quest 8 (Playstation 2) this morning at https://twitch.tv/andreaen. Today the party marches up the godbird's aerie to defeat Gemon who is holding Empyrea's egg hostage.

DQ8 (pt. 14, first playthrough)

Godbird's Aerie thru Evil Sir Leopold fight

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I've spent the last few days sourcing, editing, and re-mixing sounds for Quake. I wish the game hadn't shipped with 8bit 11025hz audio (but then I guess that's part of the charm).

Renoise has a really good sample editor.

Empyrea felt like the second truly tough fight in Dragon Quest 8. Took me several attempts to win (including an hour or so spent grinding one level for the whole party). Had to play the fight very safe. Glad I figured it out in the end.

#streaming Dragon Quest 8 (Playstation 2) this morning at https://twitch.tv/andreaen. The party heads off in search for Empyrea (for real this time).

DQ8 (pt. 13, first playthrough)

Level grinding & the Empyrea fight

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