Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reviews
If you like your JRPG's as traditional as they get, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D delivers on all fronts. It's stunning to look at, but at its core still that same game from 1988 on the NES with a few quality of life improvements.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a masterclass in modernising a classic game while staying true to its roots. The gorgeous visuals, enhanced customisation, and thoughtful quality-of-life improvements breathe new life into a beloved RPG. It strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, offering something for both longtime fans like myself and newcomers to the series. With its charming presentation, engaging combat, and timeless story, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a shining example of why this series remains a cornerstone of the genre; I love it!
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake revitalizes a classic with stunning visuals and modern touches like difficulty settings and fast-forward options. However, it retains dated mechanics such as frequent random battles, grinding, and reliance on churches for resurrection, which may frustrate some players.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Dragon Quest III 2D-HD Remake is a turn-based RPG in which we will face a terrible fate. All this accompanied by a good soundtrack, new dubbing and a renewed artistic style that maintains the melancholic 2D appearance.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D walks a tightrope of appealing to a brand new audience while also remaining true to the original that helped shape gaming as we know it today. This endeavor could have ended up a disaster in so many ways, but it ended up being nearly perfect. I fell in love with this series all over again and find myself more appreciative of the time-saving mechanics than ever. This is the best way to play one of the best games of all time.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a product that partially succeeds in its intent. As much as the technical and artistic realisation fully hits the mark, the guys at Artdink have limited themselves to smoothing out only a few corners of the original production, while leaving some now archaic interaction mechanics. Fans of old-school RPGs will therefore be more than satisfied with the work done, on the contrary probably to neophytes.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake combines classic charm with modern visuals, making the game attractive for both fans and newcomers. The search for answers about your father's disappearance provides a motivating story full of adventure. In addition, the HD-2D style offers a nostalgic, vibrant atmosphere, although navigating through doors is sometimes difficult. Thanks to the three level of difficulty and a flush option during fighting, the gameplay is both accessible and challenging.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D, put simply is the Dragon Quest III of old, and while the game was lauded for its brilliance in 1988, there are certainly some aspects that don’t hold up as well with parts of the modern audience. For some, this is the retro content that will fill your heart with joy to immerse yourself in once again, while for others, the old turn-based systems and relative lack of hand-holding in terms of objective signposting, might just be too much of a deterrent.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake revitalizes a classic with a blend of retro charm and modern visuals. The HD-2D engine creates stunning graphics, though some aspects feel dated. Under Yuji Horii's guidance, the game balances nostalgia with modern enhancements, providing a refreshed experience. While there are instances of grinding and slow battles, it remains an engaging journey for both longtime fans and newcomers—essential for JRPG enthusiasts.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a love letter to retro RPGs with its shiny, modern reinterpretation of a timeless classic. With some absolutely jaw-dropping HD-2D visuals, a re-recorded soundtrack, and gameplay tweaks like difficulty levels and party tactics, the remake does everything to retain that retro spirit intact.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, while incorporating contemporary elements, is able to successfully polish a masterpiece that has remained a classic for years. The new graphics and engaging music stand out as the highlights of the remade products without failing to invoke the required nostalgia.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is not just a remake - but a triumphant tribute to the franchise and its fans. Seeing this game rebuilt from the ground up is an absolute joy to behold, making it one of the strongest RPGs to hit modern platforms in years. Not bad for a game designed over three decades ago.
By remaking the classic JRPG staple, Square Enix reminds us why Dragon Quest achieved the status it has today, and encourages us to think about what legendary games of the future could be like.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake respects its origins while incorporating improvements that make the experience more accessible and compelling for a modern audience. With many pleasant additions and an impressive visual revamp, the title efficiently modernizes the 1988 classic, generates hype to check out the already announced remakes of the first and second chapters of the trilogy, besides giving us hope for the other 2D games in the franchise to also get upgrades in the same vein.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an excellent new way to experience a classic RPG. The new edition brings many elements that make the experience more accessible, but, amidst so many high quality titles of the genre, it's important to keep in mind the basic nature of the journey before diving in. Generally, it's a comfortable trip down a major reference for the genre, and it's specially recommended for those who are already enamored with the classic hero journey [archetype].
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the best way to experience this RPG classic. With new QoL features, expanded story content, and a gorgeous new visual style, this is an unmatched entry in the whole franchise. And while there are a few things that feel dated, it still stands out as a masterpiece of the genre.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake offers an experience that respects and enhances the legacy of the original game. It maintains the soul of the classic game but the combination of an improved and expanded narrative, quality of life improvements, the refinement of mechanics and a superb audiovisual section makes this remake a mandatory gem for any player who likes JRPGs, knows or not the original game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a fantastic re-imagining of one of the best entries in the Dragon Quest series, even if it misses some quality-of-life improvements I would have loved to see. The game is drop-dead gorgeous and has a solid gameplay loop that I enjoyed. The extra features to speed up battles and automatically let your team fight helps with late-game grinding, and the vocation system is a joy to play around with. The new content is also a nice touch, and I particularly enjoyed playing with the new Monster Tamer vocation. However, there are some little nuisances here and there that I wish were touched on. Some of the text can take a long time to read, with some unnecessary pauses, which is in stark contrast to how fast-paced other parts of the game are, and it ends up feeling like a nuisance. It's small in the grand scheme, but it happens in almost every battle or whenever you need to save, and many other JRPGs go a lot faster when doing something similar. However, Dragon Quest 3 is a joy to play on the Steam Deck. The small compromises don't hinder the performance and playability of the Steam Deck, and it deserves that Verified badge it has. Regardless of how you play it, whether you want better battery life or 60 FPS, it will be wonderful no matter what.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an enjoyable JRPG with an engaging story, beautiful world, hidden treasures, deep dungeons, and challenging battles, enhanced by quality-of-life upgrades that make it more accessible; it's a nostalgic treat for fans and a worthy entry for newcomers, showing why the series is beloved—and with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake completing the trilogy next year, I’ll definitely be back for more.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
While it’s perhaps not quite as necessary these days to form long lines to purchase Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, playing the most up-to-date version of this legendary JRPG is equally as encouraged today as it was back then.