Today, SQUARE ENIX released DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, a stunning reimagining of the beloved, formative masterpiece DRAGON QUEST III.

Its been a long port-heavy road since 1988.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, and LEGO Horizon Adventures for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video

Some excellent enhancements make this the ultimate version of Dragon Quest III, but it could still do more to make it wholly welcoming to newcomers.

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 is the epitome of a new twist on an old classic. At its core, this HD-2D remake plays like an NES or SNES game with a fresh coat of paint. Yet, by the same token, it injects several new features and quality-of-life adjustments that will make this version of Dragon Quest III feel new for even longtime fans.

Combat in the Dragon Quest 3 Remake seems extremely simple at first, and at its core, it is simple. But that simple foundation allows it to expand the further into the game you get, until eventually you're juggling multiple different strategies throughout a fight in order to come out on top.

The Sage is arguably the best class to recruit in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and this guide explains how to unlock it.

Collecting six orbs is a necessary task in completing Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. There is a guide stating where the orbs are and how to get them, but in addition to that, there is an item in the game that lets the player know when they are near an orb.