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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake review - this is what nostalgia looks like

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.

It looks exactly how you remember old games felt to play - the goggles of nostalgia made real - only everything's a little smoother now thanks to its new autosave, a greater number of places to save more generally, objective markers to help direct you, and an easier way to teleport between visited locations. It's a lot like Square Enix's older Final Fantasy games, except Dragon Quest has never truly tried to reinvent itself over the years by adding more advanced systems or new twists to familiar concepts. The story guiding you through it may not be particularly complex (you're mostly urged to go to certain places to pick up an object or fight someone just because), but its sense of adventure remains strong throughout, as every nook and cranny is filled with secrets.

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