The Dragon Quest games have hewed to tradition over the past four decades. Series creator Yuji Horii, inspired by Ultima and Wizardry, aimed to bring role-playing games to the masses with simplicity and a smile.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake brings one of the most beloved JRPGs to modern consoles with some fresh modernization that feels natural enough. The

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is available on November 14, 2024 for the PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A PC code was provided by the publisher for this review.

The 36-year-old game is remade anew for today's visual tastes, though decisions not to update the gameplay lead to a mixed bag.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake may have beautiful, updated graphics, but the soul of this adventure is as old-school as ever. As one of the first tasks of your adventure, you’ll need to make your way over to Patty’s Party Planning Place to recruit three companions.

Choosing a Vocation determines a characters skills and stats in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Heres how all ten classes compare to each other.

Dragon Quest III invites players to dive deep into Alefgard’s secrets, where the legendary Sword of Kings and Ortega’s upgraded Auroral Helm await those daring enough to uncover them.