Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake - Guides

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Tag Page Cover Art
JRPG
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
Released
November 14, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Square Enix, Artdink
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D Modes

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

Story:
Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.

A fully modernized remake of the original:
Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.

Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:
A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.

Immersive world:
Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.

Genre(s)
JRPG
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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How to Wake up the Town of Norvik

Here's a full guide on how to get the Dreamstone to wake up the sleeping people of Norvik in Dragon Quest 3 Remake.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How To Kill Metal Slimes

Metal Slimes offer huge sums of XP when killed in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's how to take them down.

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The Best Personality For Each Job Class in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

There are a total of ten vocations and 46 personalities to use to build your party with in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here are the best combinations.

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Every Dragon Quest 3 Remake Class (All Jobs / Vocations)

There are ten classes in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's each one and what they do.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How To Restore MP

MP is crucial for exploring longer dungeons in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's how to restore it in and out of combat.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: What Does Line-Up Do

Dragon Quest 3 Remake lets you change the line-up of your party and switch between different party leaders, here's how to do it.

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Use These Skills to Find All Treasure in Dragon Quest 3 Remake

Here's how to know if you've discovered all treasures in Dragon Quest 3 Remake's dungeons.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How to Stop Being King or Queen

It's great being the King or Queen of Romaria in Dragon Quest 3 Remake – until it isn't. Here's how to return the King's Crown.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How to Find All New Content

Along with a stunning visual upgrade, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake also includes several pieces of new content. Here's where to find them.

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What's the Difference Between Heal All and Handy Heal All In Dragon Quest 3 Remake

While outside of combat in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, you can choose to heal your party with Heal All or Handy Heal All, but what's the difference?

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How To Use Items In Battle

Items can turn the tide of battle in Dragon Quest 3 Remake, here's how to use consumables and weapons as items in combat.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How To Avoid Random Encounters

Exploration can be difficult with constant random encounters occurring in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's how to avoid them.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Should You Let Robbin' 'ooD Go?

Robbin' 'ooD is the first main boss of Dragon Quest 3 Remake; but should you let him go after defeating him?

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Cursed Items in Dragon Quest 3 Remake Explained

Curses can be annoying to deal with in Dragon Quest 3 Remake --use this guide to learn how to get rid of them.

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Should You Play Dragon Quest 3 Remake in English or Japanese?

How to choose between the English and Japanese language settings in Dragon Quest 3 Remake.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: All Personalities Explained

There are 46 Personalities in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's what each one does.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: All Stats Explained

There are ten attributes to level up in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's what each one does.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: How To Revive Allies

Death is a little bit more difficult to deal with in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's how to revive your party members.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Is There a Canon Name for the Protagonist?

Does the main hero of Dragon Quest 3 have a canon name? It's a little complicated.

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Dragon Quest 3 Remake: Difficulty Levels Explained

There are three difficulties in Dragon Quest 3 Remake; here's how to change between them and which is right for you.

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