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The 3DS port of Dragon Quest VIII comes with quite a few changes compared to the PS2 original, from the removal of random encounters to more scenes fleshing out the backstory of various characters. Perhaps the biggest change, however, is the addition of two party members – Red and Morrie, who were simply NPCs in the original.

Nintendo has released a couple of trailers for both of them, showcasing what they bring to battle. Check them out:

Dragon Quest VIII for 3DS launches in both North America and Europe on January 20th.

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Written by Tom Brown

Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.