Dragon Quest is back for an 8th installment with new graphics enhancing the familiar style fans have come to expect. With stylish cel-shaded visuals and a charming cast of characters, this installment will have something for everyone.

I'd also like to introduce myself a little. I'm Stephanie Micheals and I'll be training to fill some very big shoes left by Stephen Harris, as the new chief editor for previews. Thank you to the staff for the kind welcome.

I invite you to continue on to see what Chris Winkler writes in his first-look preview of Dragon Quest VIII.

• Dragon Quest VIII Preview