I was worried that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake might feel like an uninspired and overpriced cash-in on 1990s RPG nostalgia. Instead, it’s the latest in a string of excellent Square Enix tributes to past classics. Like 2022's Tactics Ogre: Reborn and ...

Now that the 'Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake' has been released, it’s time to talk about the various end game and post game content.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the latest in a string of HD-2D RPGs that bring a modern, high-resolution twist to nostalgic pixel-art graphics. Fans have long thought Final Fantasy VI, the last game in the venerated series before it switched to polygons,

To unpack that, the Dragon Quest 3 remake will be followed by an HD-2D glow-up for the first two games. That may seem odd at a glance, but the third game is a prequel to Dragon Quest 1 and 2, so it's logical enough.

The Sage vocation is one of the strongest spellcasting classes in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, but you can't unlock it until you meet certain goals.

One of the most devious and iconic monsters in the fantasy world is a mimic. If you’re at all familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, you'll no doubt know the name, and Enix has adopted this monster ever since Dragon Quest III. In the latest HD-2D Remake, they come back in full force, being something you desperately need to watch out for.

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.

You won't find a more fundamental JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is easily the best way to experience it

Masaaki Hayasaka argues that it would translate incredibly well considering that it was the major influence behind the HD-2D style.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka would love to see a similar remake for Final Fantasy 6, though there are no "concrete plans". Speaking to Inverse, Hayasaka discussed the popularity of the HD-2D visual style and whether he'd like to see any other games be remade in this way.

The early game of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has a few good options for players to accessorize their party with. Here's what to equip.