Dragon Quest VIII uses cel-shading textures for the characters and scenery.[3] Character design for the game was conducted by long time series artist Akira Toriyama, of Dragon Ball fame. Dragon Quest VIII's battles are not limited to a first person perspective like its predecessors, but shows all characters in the player's party. It has enjoyed much success since its release, particularly in Japan. It is a Square Enix Ultimate Hits and a Sony Greatest Hits title. A survey conducted in 2006 by the magazine Famitsu earned the game the #4 spot as the best video game of all time after Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy VII and Dragon Quest III.