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The Japanese version of the game did not feature voice acting, or an orchestrated soundtrack like the North American and European versions. This means that the English version of Dragon Quest VIII was the first time voice acting was used in the series.
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Jessica's appearance changes when wearing
•Jessica's Outfit
•Dancer's Costume
•Bunny Ears, Bunny suit and Fishnet stockings
•Magic Bikini
•Dangerous Bustier
•Divine Bustier
If she is wearing a different combination of items, she will revert to her standard appearance.
•Jessica's Outfit
•Dancer's Costume
•Bunny Ears, Bunny suit and Fishnet stockings
•Magic Bikini
•Dangerous Bustier
•Divine Bustier
If she is wearing a different combination of items, she will revert to her standard appearance.
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This can be performed to all 4 characters. Amusingly, if this is done to Jessica, she will appear angry with her arms crossed, tapping one of her fingers.
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This is the first Dragon Quest to keep it's title in America and Europe. Square Enix managed to acquire the name 'Dragon Quest', which had previously belonged to Simulations Publications.
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