Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a Japanese role-playing game. The background of Toakov's game: a curse was placed on the once prosperous kingdom, and it was overgrown with a magic vine. The king and queen transformed into monsters under the spell, and time stopped. But here's a miracle, one of the residents, and it's you, managed to survive this famously. Only you are destined to save your kingdom, break the spell and regain the lost splendor and power of your native land. But it will not be an easy path, you have to start an adventure that will lead you to honor, glory and great battles./p>