
Release Date: November 14, 2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is, according to the title, a remake of the classic 8-bit jRPG game. Compared to the original, the game primarily improves the graphics, offering a very attractive visual combination of 3D locations and 2D characters.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a revamped version of the classic Japanese RPG Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, originally released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 8-bit console. The original was developed by Chunsoft, while the remake was produced by Square Enix's in-house development team.
This is not the first time this classic has been refreshed. Previously, enhanced editions were developed for the SNES, Wii U, and mobile devices. Subsequent incarnations of the game offered additional content and solutions, and all these novelties were also included in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
The game is set in a new world and before the events of the previous two installments, but at the same time during the campaign we will also travel to the land of Alefgard known from the previous games.
The plot tells the story of the child of the protagonist named Ortega, who went missing during a failed attempt to stop the demon Baramosa. The action begins when our hero (or heroine, because we can choose the gender of the character), having reached the age of 16, is summoned to an audience with the king, who orders him to complete his mission to trap the beast. Neutralizing it requires the use of three magic keys. Fortunately, we don't start from scratch, as our father found the first one before it was lost without a trace.
In terms of gameplay mechanisms, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake develops ideas from its predecessors. Once again, we get a huge open world to explore, filled densely with missions, dungeons and monsters. During the adventures up to three companions can help us.
Battles are turn-based and the game also boasts a very extensive character development mechanics. Characters can belong to one of many different classes, which determine the skills and equipment. At the same time, after reaching a high enough level we can go to the temple of the goddess Dhama, where there is an option to convert the hero into a new profession. As a result, the character's stats are halved, but he retains his skills, which makes it possible, for example, to create a mage who can also fight quite efficiently in close combat.
An unusual element of the game is the method of shaping the personality of our character. It is determined by choices made in the sleep sequence, played at the beginning of the adventure.
The game only offers a single player campaign.
The biggest change in comparison to the original is the new audiovisual setting. The game offers attractive graphics combining 2D characters with 3D backgrounds and modern visual effects. Overall look is similar to Octopath Traveler and the producer of this game, Masaaki Hayasaki, was also involved in the work on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Platforms:
PC Windows November 14, 2024
Nintendo Switch November 14, 2024
PlayStation 5 November 14, 2024
Xbox Series X/S November 14, 2024
Switch 2 July 31, 2025
Developer: Amata Games
Publisher: Square Enix
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System Requirements for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(60 fps / 720p) Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon RX 460, 20 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 470, 20 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Video Game.
Game is Recomended by 93% of Critics. There are 117 Critic Reviews.
IGN: 9 / 10 by Logan Plant
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a shining example of how to remake a classic RPG and a brilliant reminder of why the original is an essential work.
PC Gamer: 91 / 100 by Kerry Brunskill
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is welcoming for newcomers, a fan's dream, and a truly timeless classic.
NookGaming: 10 / 10 by Isaiah Parker
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the best version of a quintessential RPG. Not only does it respect and uphold what the original game stood for, but in many ways it offers up even more depth than it held originally. The story is made grander and more emotional thanks to changes that are so natural, I’d have believed you if you told me they always existed. Combat is made better thanks to new vocations to spice up already strong replay value, the addition of challenging new bosses, and higher difficulties making it the toughest version available. The gorgeous artistic overhaul it received is also among the best I’ve seen for remakes in general. Dragon Quest III isn't my favorite or even my second favorite game in this series, but it says a lot that I still think it's among the very best of RPGs that I’ve played. My already glowing thoughts on it grow ever brighter with this version, and I was skeptical that such a thing was even possible. Even after receiving several remakes that I already thought were great, they somehow found a way to make it even better. 1988 was a long time ago now, but some legends truly never fade.
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