From Pokémon to Persona, in some way, modern JRPGS still share DNA with DRAGON QUEST. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake arguably brings the most seminal title from within the long-running series to contemporary audiences. Taking place earliest in the timeline, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a faithful remake of the Nintendo classic, bringing with it the best elements of some of its later releases, redone in the distinctive 2D-HD style made popular by Octopath Traveller.
Before talking about all the good (and there’s a lot), let’s address the King Slime-sized elephant in the room — and no, I don’t mean the minor censorship regarding the character designs. The most disappointing aspect of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is its lack of dynamic camera options during battles.
Sure, the reliance on a purely first-person camera during battles is faithful to the source material. Still, in reality, it’s 2024, and the option to toggle between a more dynamic camera... Read more