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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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Platforms
Nintendo 3DS
Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
No Interactive Elements
Rating Summary
This is a role-playing game in which players assume the role of a young adventurer trying to save a kingdom from an evil curse. Players explore cities, perform quests, and battle fantastical enemies (e.g., trolls, dragons, occasional humans) in turn-based combat. Players select moves from a menu as their characters use swords, clubs, and magic attacks (e.g., fireballs, poison) to defeat enemies. Characters stagger or flinch when hit, and fall over when health/hit points have been depleted. One enemy creature (“bloody hand”) is depicted as a hand covered in red slime. Female characters are sometimes depicted in revealing outfits (e.g., tops with deep cleavage). One female fighter can perform provocative dance moves (e.g., "Puff-Puff," "Sexy Beam," "Hustle Dance") to distract or control monsters; the camera briefly zooms in on her chest and buttocks. There are also instances of suggestive dialogue (e.g., "Ave you ever felt a pair as warm and soft as mine?" and "You never know the depths of your passion until you play with yourself."). During the course of the game, characters can enter a casino and bet on games such as roulette and slot machines. Some characters are depicted drunk in a pub environment. The word “a*s” appears in dialogue.

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