DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024)

Developer

Square Enix, ARTDINK

Publisher

Square Enix

Platforms

Windows

Genres

RPG

Rating

3.9 of 5, 4,925 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 34 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

a nostalgic and charming turn-based adventure with a classic story and colorful pixel art.

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What players say

Players praise the visuals and voice acting, call it the best version of DQ3 and a good entry point for newcomers. Some critique it as a lazy, full-priced remaster rather than a remake. Reviews split on difficulty: some find it too easy, others warn of tedious late-game AoE status effects on Draconian. Long-time fans note content removed from prior editions (monster badges, Pachisi tracks).

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