New Trailer Showcases Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Game Play Footage

New Trailer Showcases Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Game Play Footage

From Hardcore Gamer (Written by Chris Shive) on | OpenCritic

There is some debate in the fandom over which Dragon Quest game is the best, but Dragon Quest III often comes up as one of the stronger entries. Originally released in 1988 in Japan and given a western release in 1992, it has since been remade a couple of times. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is releasing in a month, and it is going to be the most ambitious remake to date. The story has been expanded, and the graphics have been completely remade in the HD-2D style, as seen in games like Octopath Traveler and the remake of Live A Live. A new trailer was released today, showcasing approximately seven minutes of game play focusing on an optional quest involving the sleepy village of Norvick.

A Sleepy Little Hamlet

Norvick is a village that has been cursed. Time in the village is seemingly frozen as the residents have all been put to sleep. Given that the player is assuming the role of the legendary hero, it seems as though waking the village is the proper thing to do, even if it isn't necessarily a prerequisite for stopping the archfiend Baramos. The trailer below showcases the...