Rediscovering a Classic: A Fresh Coat of HD-2D Magic in the Dragon Quest III Remake

If you’re a fan of old-school JRPG games, I’d say you’re probably familiar with the legendary Dragon Quest series, which has been making its mark for over 38 years (if you’ve never heard of it, you must have played it at some point, right? Right? …) One of the parts that still fascinates many people is Dragon Quest III, which has now been remade with the name Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, maintaining the charm of the old game even though the images and various features were developed to meet the needs of modern fans. From what the Thailand Game Show team tried playing, it must be said that the HD-2D graphics give the game more dimension and depth of field, while maintaining the feel of the original 2D Pixel Art, characters, scenes and monsters retains the charm of the original era but updated to be more contemporary. This makes exploration and combat in the game full of excitement.

Dragon Quest III retains many of the original’s features, such as resurrecting dead characters in a church. Or dragging the coffin of a friend who collapsed during the journey. But it also increases convenience for modern players with a difficulty adjustment system that has 3 levels (organized by easy, medium, harder, Dracky Quest, Dragon Quest and Draconian Quest). There is also a graphics mode to choose whether to focus on game fluidity like Performance or enjoy beautiful images like Quality (but I confess that the sensation is not very different. This could be due to the fact that the test device is a PlayStation 5)

Systems have been added to the world of heroes in Dragon Quest III that make the game more realistic and engaging, such as the day-night system. Shops will open and close at different times, a Secret Spots system hidden on the map that allows players to find special items, and a Waypoint system that helps navigate the map. Make it easier to travel in this vast world and not get lost. Although the game still uses a first-person combat perspective to maintain its originality, Ma has added new features such as adjusting the speed of battle. Or choose to have the battle be automatic for players who want convenience. There’s also a feature that allows players to invite certain types of monsters to join their ranks. and take him into battle in the Colosseum to compete with other monsters.

The game is also very flexible and offers players many options. whether it’s choosing the people who will join the party in our style. Including choosing the path of the various stories that occur within the game that will have different outcomes. Make the game more diverse And one thing that fans will probably like a lot is the new arrangement of the soundtrack, which still maintains the Nostalgia atmosphere very well. Furthermore, it is enriched with voiceovers that add immersion to the gameplay. Giving players the feeling of going back in time to experience the first Dragon Quest, but in a more powerful and dynamic version, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a perfect blend of classic and modern technology, including graphics, playback system and sound effects Everything is designed to satisfy old fans and attract new players to follow the hero’s adventures.

The team also had the opportunity to interview Masaaki Hayasaka, the game’s producer. You will soon be able to follow the full interview.