Dragon Quest VIII - Journey of the Cursed King (Japanese: ドラゴンクエストVIII 空と海と大地と呪われし姫君) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the eighth installment in the Dragon Quest series and the first to be released for the 3DS. The game follows the journey of the Hero and his companions as they try to save the world from an evil sorcerer and his curse. The game features a unique cel-shaded art style and a compelling story full of twists and turns. The game also features a deep battle system that allows players to customize their characters with a variety of weapons and armor. Dragon Quest VIII also features a variety of mini-games and side quests to keep players engaged. With its engaging story and deep battle system, Dragon Quest VIII - Journey of the Cursed King is a must-play for any fan of the Dragon Quest series.