How to install DRAGON QUEST VIII?

To install DRAGON QUEST VIII, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does DRAGON QUEST VIII have ads?

No, DRAGON QUEST VIII does not display advertisements, providing an ad-free user experience.

What permissions does DRAGON QUEST VIII require?

DRAGON QUEST VIII requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

DRAGON QUEST VIII

Description

Been playing DRAGON QUEST VIII for a couple months now. It’s basically a classic RPG where you build up your village and team up with friends to take down other players. Pretty solid app if you’re into strategy games.

Here’s what you do: you can recruit heroes, level them up, and build out your base. And there’s also PvP multiplayer where you can join a clan and fight other clans. And the graphics are really impressive – it looks great even on older phones. Took me a while to figure some stuff out, but it’s not rocket science.

Look, if you’re a fan of the DRAGON QUEST series or just into strategy games in general, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades take forever at higher levels and the ads can get annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on DRAGON QUEST VIII. I've tested a bunch of strategy games and this one's pretty solid. The strategic depth is impressive without being overwhelming, and the graphics are top-notch. It's free to play so you don't have to spend money to enjoy it. But it does get a bit repetitive after a while, and the upgrade system is grindy at higher levels. Overall though, it's a really polished and addictive strategy game, especially if you can get some friends in a clan.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
Clan battles are a lot of fun with friends
Impressive for a mobile RPG

Cons

Upgrades take forever at higher levels
Gets repetitive after a while
Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
Can be confusing at first to figure out all the mechanics

Specifications

Updated	31.07.2025
Category	Role Playing
Age Rating	Everyone 10+
Developer	SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
Android	Android 7.0++
Package Name	`com.square_enix.android_googleplay.dq8`