Okay, so picture this: I’m wandering around PAX East 2025, minding my own business, and bam! I suddenly find myself playing Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster. But that’s not the end of it. Oh no—Square Enix had a sneaky little surprise up their sleeve. Guess what? I got my hands on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Yeah, that happened.
Being a sucker for the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, I thought, “Why not?” I dove right in. And let me tell ya, both old-school Dragon Quest buffs and new kids on the block are gonna have a blast with these remastered RPGs.
So, there’s this whole press deal where they lay out the play-by-plays—they warned us, “Stay on track, or get wrecked by monsters, thanks to some high-level troublemakers lurking around.” Sometimes I wonder if they plant these nasties just to mess with us. Anyway, if you’re familiar with Dragon Quest III, you sorta know the drill. It zips along at 60 FPS on the PS5, with items just lying around, practically begging you to scoop them up. You can even speed through fights, which is a blessing if you’re impatient like me. And thank goodness for the run toggle—my thumb appreciates the break.
Alright, let’s jump into specifics. Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake takes place right after III. Weird sequence, huh? But anyway, you’re this descendant of Erdrick—the hero from III. And you’re going it alone in a world just itching to throw you curveballs. Back on the NES, it was brutal. Like, rip-your-hair-out levels of hard. But now? Square Enix has toned that chaos down just a tad. Yet, it still keeps you on your toes. Who knew strategy gaming would make me feel invincible? A superhero—minus the cape.
Switching gears to Dragon Quest II, it’s back to party adventures. Finally, some backup! Each pal you team up with has their own thing going on—colors and quirks included. But Square Enix kept its cards close to the chest regarding whether there’s a class system. Mysteries, am I right? You might just find four friends by your side as you venture on. But here’s a nifty twist: you can let the game guide them, or be the puppet master yourself. And pro tip: if you see the “vulnerable to spell” note on a monster, use it. It saves a headache or two.
Can’t wait for this two-pack wonder? Trust me, these games look like works of art—stunning, really. And the music? It’s like they pulled out all the stops with fresh orchestrations. I’m telling you, mark your calendars: October 30, folks. Whether you’re team Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or even PC, don’t sleep on this one.
So yeah, I was kind of geeking out about experiencing these gems early. And here I am, sharing the hype. Whoops.
