I left feeling accomplished as a reward for my perseverance, like a true hero. I’m glad that Square Enix preserved the intense difficulty that defined the original NES RPG, whose eccentricities have been faithfully preserved in its new upgrade.

Reviews for the HD-2D remake of the NES's Dragon Warrior III have dropped today, and they're very positive across the board. It manages to recreate the feel of the original game while adding some beautiful visuals, music, and a handful of quality-of-life features to the experience.

Square Enix showcases the HD-2D graphics of the remake and a direct comparison with the same areas in the NES version.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a piece of eye candy that falls a bit flat when it comes to the basic story, lack of QoL features, and combat.

In Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake you can make friends with monsters that aren’t antagonistic around the world. You will send these monsters to a keeper named Monty. Some monsters are easy to find and will let you get close and talk to them. Other times it requires you to sneak up on them or find certain items for them to join you.

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 brings one of the most beloved JRPGs to modern consoles with some fresh modernization that feels natural enough. The

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D is a faithful remake of the Nintendo classic, bringing with it the best elements of some of its later releases.