Overwhelmed with all the different vocation setups? Not to worry, a well-rounded party is easier than you might think

Since the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake last week, the game has sold incredibly well in Japan. According to Famitsu, the game’s physical sales in Japan have topped the weekly charts.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a surprisingly faithful adaption of the original Dragon Quest III, opting to prioritize visuals and quality-of-life changes over many drastic overhauls. It’s a remake done right,

There are few role-playing games that are as important as 'Dragon Quest III', so this new remake has a lot to live up to.

Dragon Quest III introduced Vocations to the franchise, but the remake improved them. Check out the Best Vocations in the Dragon Quest III HD-2D.

For gamers young and old, returning to games made decades ago poses a unique challenge: to appreciate dated graphics and archaic gameplay with modern eyes. Square Enix took up this challenge by resurrecting the classic role-playing game Dragon Quest II for today's gamers — though its preserved mechanics may turn off some players used to conventional RPGs.

You won't find a more fundamental JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is easily the best way to experience it

With Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix aims to appeal to nostalgic fans of one of the franchise's best-selling titles, even if that means potentially alienating a new audience. While I enjoyed the remake overall, I find it hard to recommend it to players who are used to modern conveniences in RPGs.

You can find tons of different weapons in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, but only some have unique effects that can change the course of battles.