Playing Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster at PAX East 2025 was a highlight. But here’s the kicker (and I’m a bit late to share this) – Square Enix snuck in another surprise. Yep, they let us dive into Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake before the rest of the world. As someone who’s into Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, my heart was basically doing cartwheels. Seriously, this is gonna be epic for both old fans and newbies.
So picture this: we’re all at this press event, right? And they give us some rules about the gameplay – stick to the main path unless you’re in the mood to get pummeled by beefed-up monsters lurking off-track. If you’ve tackled Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, you’ll feel a sense of déjà vu. On a PlayStation 5, we enjoy silky 60 FPS gameplay, pick up random goodies off the trail, speed through fights like no one’s business, and – oh joy – you don’t gotta hold the run button forever.
Take Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake – it slots chronologically after III. Maybe that’s why Square Enix did things outta order. It’s like a weird storytelling gymnastics routine. You play as Erdrick’s descendant – solo adventurer style – taking on the almighty Dragonlord. No buddies. It’s like the NES game but less “rip-your-hair-out” hard. Finally, strategic battles make us feel like mini superheroes.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake swings back to the whole gang vibe. With actual names and personalities. Those quirky, unnamed Square Enix folks were mysterious about whether there’s a class system. Maybe there is, or maybe they’re just playing with us. One thing I caught? If your enemies have a spell weakness, the game gives you a heads-up. Sweet, right?
Honestly, I can’t wait for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake to hit the shelves on October 30. The look is breathtaking – that HD-2D style connects the whole trilogy beautifully. Oh, and the music? Orchestral and brand-spankin’-new. Keep an eye out for it on platforms like Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. Gonna be a wild ride.
