Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Reviews
Dragon Quest I & II: HD-2D Remake is an absolute must play for anyone who loves this series or the genre of RPG’s as a whole.
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD2D are not must-play RPGs in 2025, but both are still very good examples of the genre that most fans will get something out of. Considering their age, that more than anything speaks volumes to the quality of this package.
Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake achieves exactly what developers should always be trying to achieve with a retro remake: Breathe new life into something that fans love.
Dragon Quest II's bigger story, party system, and better gameplay make it probably the better game. They work well together to make a package that honors the Erdrick trilogy and the past of JRPGs. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is great because they are both easy to play and hard.
With easier-to-read dialogue, better traversal methods, and more traditional RPG elements to it, Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake is the strongest of the duo on offer. It contains all of the hallmark features that made Dragon Quest 1 great and makes it better by offering more of the same.
Despite some pacing issues and age at the core of the gameplay mechanics, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is an excellent retelling of two classic and very different experiences that fans will be elated to revisit or play for the very first time.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift.
A heroes' journey, twice retold.
Overall, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is arguably as good as the remake of the third Dragon Quest game, if not better. The stories of both games have also been fleshed out and tied together more coherently than ever before. While the third game in the Erdrick Trilogy defined modern role-playing games, it’s wonderful that the other two parts to this story have finally been given such genuinely excellent remakes.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a deeply satisfying follow-up to last year's remake project, closing out the Erdrick trilogy on a fittingly high note. A gorgeous art style, tons of new content and quality-of-life updates, and a wonderful soundtrack all combine to make this one an easy recommendation for any retro JRPG fans.If you're interested in RPGs, I'd suggest you pick this up at your earliest opportunity. These games stand as excellent reminders of why Dragon Quest is so highly respected today.
The end result of this package is strangely funny; two sides of a coin I never would have expected. It’s the worst time I’ve ever had with Dragon Quest 1, and the best time I’ve ever had with Dragon Quest 2.
It works better as an exercise in nostalgia and preservation than as a novelty in itself, but there's no doubt these games offer dozens of hours of entertainment in a luxurious package. They may not be the best Dragon Quest games, but they were the first and are well worth revisiting in this way.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake elevates some of the most iconic and inspiring games in JRPG history into modern unforgettable adventures that are just as rich and rewarding as any other entry in the long-running Dragon Quest franchise.
If you’re sick of merely hearing about how great and influential this JRPG trilogy is and want to find out for yourself, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is the perfect way to do so.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake proves to be a solid restoration, balanced between fidelity to the past and a desire for renewal.
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It's another swing and a hit for Square Enix. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake upgrades the first two games in the legendary franchise with improved combat, refined writing, and a much-improved story across both games. Meanwhile, the incredible visuals and a fantastic soundtrack round out a package that should make any JRPG fan giddy with excitement.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is another slam dunk for the HD-2D genre of RPGs. It brings two classics to life in a whole new way, and it opens the door to new players to experience these games--even if that door opens a little too far at times.
There are no surprises with the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 Remake compilation. The two games retain all the charm of the originals, enhanced by the ever-delightful HD-2D graphics, and are enriched with new stories, activities and events. While the two games are not exactly equal, the gameplay adjustments and new features modernise two episodes that were in dire need of an update. It's impossible not to succumb immediately to the charm of this duo, which is as addictive as a delicious treat.
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