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,

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the epitome of a new twist on an old classic. At its core, this HD-2D remake plays like an NES or SNES game with a fresh coat of paint. Yet, by the same token, it injects several new features and quality-of-life adjustments that will make this version of Dragon Quest III feel new for even longtime fans.

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.

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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.

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.

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