Square Enix higher-ups have distributed unreleased materials along with supplementary information about ‘Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake‘, a timeless work and the starting point of the so-called “Erdrick’s trilogy”, which will return with a completely renewed look November 14, 2024 on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store).
Beware of new enemies
The Japanese firm has revealed details about some of the unreleased scenes from the gamesuch as Ortega’s adventure, as well as new enemies, as well as images of the world recreated in HD-2D with images of locations such as Portoga, Cipango and Ibis, as well as other generic elements of the game. In these materials, the New HD graphic design It seems to stay as faithful as possible to the style of the original work, however, enhanced with sprites, backgrounds and animations that do justice to the timeless classic from 1988.
📍Jipang
A small island nation in #DragonQuest III HD-2D Remake, also known as the Golden Country. Jipang is ruled by a character named Pimiko who possesses strange powers. pic.twitter.com/Wr0V4gTVGU
— DRAGON QUEST (@DragonQuest) August 14, 2024
Also in the gameplay aspect, ‘Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake’ aims not to distort the original title, but perfect it with a quality of life approach in the style of current productionsAccording to them, these nuances are designed to satisfy the needs of those less familiar with classic JRPGs.
Extended history
In this same sense, the remake is presented as a recreation aimed at today’s audiencewhich promises to respect each region and its own style, cultures and peculiar customs so that the exploration of each scenario is perceived as more stimulating. Among the novelties that will mark the identity of the remake are aspects such as an expanded story from the original game with previously unreleased episodes which will focus mainly on the figure of Ortega, the protagonist’s father, which will further deepen the narrative of the third chapter, making it even more attractive.
Synopsis:
“Long ago, the heroic Ortega left behind his wife and offspring in order to defeat the arch-enemy Baramos. Unfortunately, Ortega failed in his quest, and to this day the threat of the evil Baramos still looms over humanity. On his sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only offspring receives the blessing of the King of Aliana to take up his father’s legacy and complete a mission of utmost importance: defeat Baramos and save the world.”
Therefore, ‘Dragon Quest’ fans can look forward to Unexpected surprises and secrets in what aims to be much more than a simple graphical revision of a classic JRPG. It also invites us to relive an unforgettable role-playing experience, expand its possibilities like never before, and at the same time set the starting point for those who do not know it, to discover it. One of the most influential role-playing series in the history of video games. It will be marketed on November 14, 2024.