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Game Title: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Platforms:

Xbox Series X/S (Nov 14, 2024)
PlayStation 5 (Nov 14, 2024)
PC (Nov 14, 2024)
Nintendo Switch (Nov 14, 2024)

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Developers: Square Enix, ARTDINK

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 85 average - 89% recommended - 37 reviews

Critic Reviews

Checkpoint Gaming - Pedro Cooray - 9 / 10

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a triumphant remake of a classic. The new visuals and sound design are beautiful and elegant, with new systems updating just enough to keep it palatable to modern audiences while still keeping systems that make this game unique. Though some elements don’t hold up to scrutiny, including some parts of the voice acting and writing, and enemy behaviour, they aren’t enough to detract from how enjoyable this game is, now made more accessible than ever. With similar remakes of the first two Dragon Quests on the way, fans and new players are going to have a good time. The quality of Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes hopefully inspires a higher quality of classic remakes to come.

ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9.5 / 10

Square Enix and Artdink have gone above and beyond to make sure this has been modernized and enhanced so that first-time players will have just as magical an experience as those who played the original in 1988. That’s the sign of passion and exactly what a remake should be

Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - 9 / 10

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is an excellent remake. Despite some cumbersome traditional gameplay mechanics the series holds onto, like item and party management, the classical turn-based combat is well-paced and offers a fair challenge to everyone.

Digitec Magazine - Kevin Hofer - German - 4 / 5

“Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake” does justice to the original in all respects. The visual and acoustic presentation is simply brilliant. The few additions to the story make sense and don’t distort the spirit of the original – even if its storytelling feels a bit old-fashioned. The new quality of life features in the menus and during battle are a welcome addition. Though, I would have liked the option to switch off the random battles completely.

DualShockers - Murillo Zerbinatto - 8 / 10

Dragon Quest III HD-2D is unapologetically a remake made for long-time series fans. Anyone looking for a faithful representation of the classic game with updated graphics will get precisely that. The addition of Ortega’s backstory is mildly interesting, but it doesn’t elevate the story, which remains extremely basic. Gameplay and exploration remain the highlights of Dragon Quest III HD-2D and will provide hours of enjoyment for turn-based RPG enthusiasts. While it might serve as an entry point for newcomers to the franchise, its mechanics stand in contrast to what many expect from a contemporary RPG, potentially deterring them within a few hours.

Eurogamer - Daniella Lucas - 3 / 5

Some excellent enhancements make this the ultimate version of Dragon Quest III, but it could still do more to make it wholly welcoming to newcomers.

Everyeye.it - Antonello Bello - Italian - 7.5 / 10

Following the example of Star Ocean: The Second Story R, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an extremely faithful remake of the original material which, instead of aiming to conquer the new generations, chooses with conviction to address almost exclusively historical fans and those who still prefer gaming experiences that respect the typical canons of the old school.

Final Weapon - Angelus Victor - 4.5 / 5

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake brings the first of the Erdrick trilogy to a modern audience, and it manages to do so with beautiful graphics and various nice quality-of-life improvements that make the ageless RPG yet again a must-play for newbies or even veterans to the Dragon Quest franchise.

Forbes - Ollie Barder - 10 / 10

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is probably one of the best remakes I’ve ever played. Doubly so, as it nails what made the original game so special.

GAMES.CH - Sven Raabe - German - 87%

Even more than 26 years after its original release, Dragon Quest III has lost none of its likeable adventure flair. Although the HD-2D Remake could have been more modernized here and there, this does not change the fact that this is the best version of the JRPG classic.

Game Rant - Matt Karoglou - 9 / 10

Square Enix has taken one of the most beloved Dragon Quest games and given it a heavy visual uplift along with a slew of quality-of-life improvements.

GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha - 9 / 10

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a prime example of enhancing a classic without taking away the things that made it so endearing. It’s a must-play experience and well worth diving into for fans of the original.

GamingTrend - David Flynn - 90 / 100

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake comes with its share of flaws and oddities that prevent it from being the perfect version of itself, but it’s still just so darn good that they’re easy enough to overlook. This is a beautiful remake of an already incredible game that is very faithful to its original, with changes only attempting to enhance what was already there. It may not always succeed, but when it does it makes for a sublime experience.

Hardcore Gamer - Chris Shive - 4.5 / 5

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is how a classic game should be remade. The new graphics style brings Dragon Quest III into the modern era while maintaining the original iconic designs. The quality-of-life improvements also make the 36-year-old game feel modern without sacrificing the core elements of the original experience.

IGN Italy - Alessandra Borgonovo - Italian - 7.5 / 10

A classic entry in the series comes back revamped in many aspect less the major ones such as combat system and generally balancing.

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