Just platinum-ed the game ... well worth the time. 
I very rarely chase trophies, once finished with main story, next game ...

DQXI however, since the post-game is a must also, and since already almost explored all places, forged almost all fashionable costumes, picked up and dropped almost all vases, read almost all red books, opened almost all chests, almost puff-puffed all, etc., might as well complete all the trophies. ^0^

Still need online guides tho, especially the crossbow targets ... those ar ... =_="

Only played DQVIII on PS2 before ... this brings back the fond memory and feel of enjoying 200+ hours of slow paced story/gameplay (sometimes slept while playing ^o^).  However, last time can play with one hand only while the other hand was feeding my mouth with keropok/food/drinks; the control scheme was mirrored on both side of Dualshock 2.  This time, still can almost play with one hand but not really.

Looking forward to DQXII in the future, or DQX if really offline localised to English version.

I'm still slowly progressing it. Just received the key that can unlock various treasure around the world from the demon portrait. I believe I still have a long way to go.

Any recommendation for the skill points? I saved a lot of them because I do not know which skill is preferred.

Too many games to play.... I have to fiinish all kingdom hearts game before the release of kingdom heart 3....  

Got it! Then I will continue with the story then. Since so far I do not have any issue facing the boss yet.