Looking faithful to the PS2 version, these new screenshots showing off the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII should help build up hype for a portable version of the traditional JRPG. As we previously reported, no western date has been set and 3D is not supported.

Here are Square Enix's screenshots of the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII, showing off the existing content as well as new side quests "Dhoulmagus' Past" and "The Hero's Childhood."