Release

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Critic score

87/100

Platform families

4

Editorial overview

Inside Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

What it is

The Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a modernized turn-based JRPG that follows a hero’s quest to defeat the archfiend Baramos. It features updated HD-2D visuals and an orchestral score while maintaining the original's prequel narrative and non-linear world exploration. The core mechanics center on a vocation system for party customization, now including the new Monster Wrangler class. Modern updates like adjustable battle speeds and difficulty settings streamline the traditional experience of leveling characters and managing strategic combat.

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

PC

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Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Artdink · Square Enix

87Critics3.7/5Thursday, November 14, 20241.7 years ago

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1

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Themes

Fantasy

Languages

10 supported

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1 Bundle

Base-game relationship

Dragon Warrior III

This release depends on or extends the game above.

Store collections

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1 release

BundleDragon Quest HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy CollectionOct 30, 2025Multi-item package

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Who made it

Built with

Unreal Engine 4

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9
Nintendo Switch 2
Gen 9
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Gen 9
Nintendo Switch
Gen 8

Release history

Nov 14, 2024Nintendo Switch
Nov 14, 2024PlayStation 5
Nov 14, 2024Xbox Series X|S
Nov 14, 2024PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 31, 2025Nintendo Switch 2

Themes & modes

FantasySingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-6100 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 • DirectX: Version 12 • Storage: 20 GB available space • Additional Notes: 1280x720, Graphics Preset "Lowest", 60FPS. 16GB RAM required when using Intel Arc GPU.

Recommended

Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-6100 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 470 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 • DirectX: Version 12 • Storage: 20 GB available space • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, Graphics Preset "Highest", 60FPS. 16GB RAM required when using Intel Arc GPU.

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