When i was young i had a health issue the kept me out of school in middle school. I lost contact with all but two friends. The Game Boy Color remakes of these games lit up my life back then. I look forward to reliving them again.
@SpikeTheWolf In terms of the lore wise, Dragon Quest 11 is the first. But as an game, Dragon Quest 3 came out way before DQ11. If you wonna get into the series, play DQ11 first.
@@r.c.c.10 JRPG's as we know them would not exist without OG Dragon Quest/Dragon Warrior. DQ3 revolutionized the entire genre & series. The less said about DQ2 the better...
Definitely one of the most distinctive arts types. The way he could adapt it to cute and funny scenes and also the intense action was so seamless. Rest in peace to one of the greatest mangaka of all time
My God, this is absolutely gorgeous, and there's something so special about all the characters being high fidelity sprites instead of 3d models. And I'm not even a big Dragon Quest fan!
Um. I think you mean high definition. Fidelity means either: • faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. OR • sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner. It could also mean “the degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced.” But that honestly doesn’t make any sense when you’re referring to sprites in a video game…. I highly suggest picking up some actual books. And perhaps a dictionary.
@@shadominx3696 From merriam-webster: High fidelity (adjective): describing the reproduction of an effect (such as sound or an image) that is very faithful to the original
@@xboxrules8472 It's not going to meaningfully affect the game in any way. It's stupid and unnecessary, but that's it. Calling it "woke garbage" is a _wild_ overstatement. Dustborn is woke garbage. There is a difference.
Day one! 1+2 also in 2025! Any fan of JRPG should buy it. DQ3 was first chronologically and also very important game in the series, as it implemented many iconic mechanics in the series.
@@MagicalWendy I typically reccomend playing Dragon Quest 1 and 2 first, but you totally can just jump into 3, (Or any Dragon Quest game for that matter), at worst you'll miss some cool callbacks.
Shout out to Akira Toriyama for being the character design of the Dragon Quest series. He may be gone, but his legacy will live on forever. Thank you and rest in piece. o7
@@MaximumPayineAkira Toriyama is far from obscure. You’re heavily downplaying how much influence he’s had on modern pop culture. You and your bloodline will be the ones forgotten in history, lil bro.
@@MaximumPayinenah he won’t be forgotten dragon ball is a massive franchise and his name will always be remembered when people talk and anything related to dragon ball
rest of the video is the music from the end of the DQIII. Kind of an odd choice to use the music from finishing the game the music choice for a release video.
Just realize that while Dragon Quest I seems extremely short and primitive in comparison (no matter how nice they make it look) it's one of the most charming and pleasant times ever in more recent versions and I have no doubt this remake will make that even more true. Dragon Quest II, though, is legendary for its absolutely insane difficulty that has been toned down a bit on every remake (the currently available version on Switch is much less painful than the NES and GBC versions were) and I'm sure will be toned down a bit more here but DQ II is no joke.
Anyone else in the "I recognize every single one of these moments" club? The new takes on the environments seem all rock solid. Romaly and the Elf village look great!
I've never played these older one's except when I played a bit of DQ1 on my phone, though I don't really count that. But I main Arusu in Smash so I already love his character. I also watched the Your Story movie that lots of people apparently hated but I loved it! It just makes me excited for a DQ5 HD-2D remake!
Im certainly in the club, but I have been playing dq3 since the OG release on NES and recently finished a playthough of the SFC version a couple days ago. Such a great game! The orochi battle looks awesome in this video!
I just played this game for the first time this year on the Switch, and having finished it last week I can say that I recognized almost every scene. It very quickly became my favorite NES game that I have ever played, and I know this remake will make it even better.
Kind of an odd release schedule but DRAGON QUEST 1-3 HD2D REMAKE GET HYPED! People have been begging Squeenix to remake their classic 2d rpgs in this style and they FINALLY listened
@@panligero If you care that much then you can wait until 1 and 2 release, then play 3. But you're practically ruining your experience by doing this, because they're releasing 3 first on purpose. They know it's the best way to play the trilogy, so don't let a "chronological release order" or "the numbers in the title" ruin your experience.
@@shanemiller1182I would like a new port of 7 and 8 that isn't stuck on the 3ds. I can see 9 getting a remake with new online features but probably not until later. 10 is the MMO but it hasn't even made it overseas yet.
4, 5, 6, and 7 need this the most since those games can't be bought anymore unless you're on mobile (and 7 is only mobile in Japan so it can't be bought anywhere outside of it). 8 could get a modern port with HD visuals. 9 also needs a remake but idk if i want it to be HD-2D.
4, 5, and 6 need this treatment. 7 and 8 should just have their 3DS versions cleaned up and HD-ified. The 3DS versions of 7 and 8 are perfectly good, they just need a facelift for modern consoles.
Toriyama would be so proud and smiling down from heaven to see DQ 1,2 and 3 in its HD-2D remakes for all of us to experience. This was the moment, including myself went nuts.. I couldn't hold back my tears. It's a day one purchase for me. Just bought the original last month. Guess, I'm gonna get it again
If it makes you feel any better, they were pretty far along in development before his passing, so there's a good chance he was at least passingly familiar with them.
Good idea. There was a fan game of the original Pokemon Red and Blue where the art style resembled that of Ken Sugimori's watercolor art. It's just gorgeous honestly, but imagine the battle system is gonna be like in that style.
Only if the gen 3 games have all of the content that the gba versions have without the need for Nintendo events and a remake of Colosseum and XD that is able to connect to the gen 3 games. Otherwise its a waste of time.
I think 4 and 5 are better than 3 but that's no shot at 3. It's an incredible game. The first time I played the DS version of 4 (first time I played any version of it) I was literally just breathless that that sort of plot could've existed on the NES (even cleaned up the way the DS did you could see its NES DNA). 3 is a pretty incredible milestone, though. I've always liked it.
@@pattersong6637I think it's more like 3 has more sentimental value for me personally. It was the first DQ game I played. In terms of objectively, 4 and 5 are probably better. You're right, how they crammed the scenario of 4 into NES blows my mind. I absolutely loved it when I first played it on the DS. 5 is also one of my favorite ones (in the top 5 DQ games imo). The storyline there is heartwrenching, and I loved collecting monsters.
@@lanc2776I can agree there. Even though the later DQ games might be better in terms of mechanics & other features it adds, I still love 3 the most and I replayed it more than other DQ games. Maybe it's because it has an perfect length, I prefer the world settings, environments & more engaging adventure in 3 more, the sentimental value and the gameplay that still holds up remarkably well. I love every Dragon Quest games. But I will always come back to 3 more if I wonna feel cozy & enjoy the sentiments there.
This, right here, was the biggest highlight of the entire Direct for me. From the moment "Into the Legend" started playing, I audibly gasped. Definitely gonna get this game as soon as it comes out. Same goes for 1 & 2
I hope DQ1+2 are improved upon in quality of life stuff… if they’re going to take the trouble to remake them in HD2D, they’re gonna need some light mechanical overhaul and some improved dialogue, etc
I feel like 2 has aged the worst imo. 1 is very much a product of its time, but the scope and scale of it are so much smaller than anything else in the series that it works for what it is, including the need to map out dungeons and the such. But 2 finds itself in an awkward spot between this 1 and 3 mechanically.
@jeremyparodi5069 X is already extremely easy to get playing in the west that it doesnt matter if they make a localized version and to be honest I’m perfectly fine with the western masses never getting their hands on the game because I do not want the World of Warcraft mentality anywhere near DQX.
I don’t care what other people say. I will forever welcome the pixelated, retro aesthetic in the modern era. Even to the old 3D style of done right. I might pick this up. Switch having some fire games 🔥🔥
I can't wait to play this on steam deck. Square is really keeping portable gaming industry alive for me with these HD-2D games, the perfect blend of nostalgic sprite work and beautiful scenery
Rip Koichi sugiyama I was so thankful that I met you in 2007. Your music of Dragon Quest will always be in the hearts fans everywhere. I still listen to your Dragon Quest soundtracks from time to time thank you for bringing the music to live with an orchestra and to Akira Toriyama, you will forever be missed as well thank you so much for the unique character and monster designs. You are amazing and, you will never be forgotten 💜💜💜💜💜
@@QuackCow144 in Nagoya Japan I went to the Dragon Quest 4 concert and my sister and her friend took me and her friend took a picture of me meeting him He came over to me and shook my hand and he was pretty nice to me. It’s on my TH-cam channel if you want to see it
@@QuackCow144 thank you it was at his concert in Nagoya Japan for Dragon Quest 4 my sister and her friend took me after when my grandma paid for the trip and so I took a bullet train over to Nagoya Japan, where the concert was and Mr. Sugiyama was out and he came right over to me and shook my hand, and I took a selfie with him
@brodiger wow that must've been fun! I'm still sorta new to the DQ games and only really played 11 and a bit of 1. I watched the Your Story movie and loved it even though most people didn't. It makes me excited for a DQ5 HD-2D remake at some point because I loved that story so much from the movie. I main Arusu (3rd Hero) in Smash Bros so I already love him too lol. What are your favorite songs by Sugiyama? I want to listen to more of his songs
@@QuackCow144 yeah I have a video on my TH-cam channel of it and yes, I’ve played Dragon quest . Dragon Quest eight was the first one that I played. I have watched your story. I’m sure you’ll get used to playing some of the games but your story the one that was on Netflix, that one was pretty good but I like the used the music of Dragon Quest. My favorite has to be the casino theme from Dragon Quest seven I love how it has the big band jazz arrangements and to my loved one is my favorite. It’s like treating your loved one right if you know, Godzilla, Mr. Sugiyama did the music to the 1989 Godzilla movie
When I heard the original Dragon Quest theme at the end, I actually cried. These 3 games are a few of my all-time favorites. I'm hoping Monster Medal collection will be back. Easily my favorite feature in DQ/DW 3 GBC version.
_Frig me!_ this goes beyond executive meddling. It's really starting to feel like destiny itself is keeping my favorite RPG franchise from flourishing in the west! If the next Monsters game that comes out goes back to being Japan exclusive, I'm gonna have to take a life!
Finally, I've been waiting for news on this game ever since it was announced. I absolutely love the HD-2D style. Also, R.I.P. to the great Akira Toriyama who brought the Dragon Quest series to life with his art. He'll always be a legend.
As someone who’s never played these games, this was easily the one that grabbed my attention. The blend between the pixels and the rest of the world is astounding .
They censored the heck out of this remake changed the female characters clothes, removed the original crosses replaced them with pitchforks, DEGENDERED the MC CHARACTER, ECT.
Tears in my eyes haha, it's a dream come true. The character personality tests at the start is still one of the most unique and memorable character creation methods I've ever used. You learn something about your out-of--game self, which is now reflected in-game.
OMG, I never imagined that any video game would ever be remade in 2D, but this looks totally sweet! I really like the Dragon Quest series, but I’ve only ever played Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, which I love very much! I really want to start playing other Dragon Quest games, and I’m thinking of getting the 3DS remakes of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King! I’d also really love to get this game and the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest I and II! I also really want Dragon Quest IX to get a remake and Dragon Quest X to be released here in America someday! I do wish that more of the Dragon Quest games let us choose the hero’s gender, though! I do know that you can have the hero from Dragon Quest III be female, and I really hope that that’ll stay in the HD-2D remake! I just can’t wait for it to be released! Yay! 🐉🐲🗡️⚔️🛡️👸🏻🧚🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️🧞♀️🩷💝💖💗💕🌹💐🌷🌸🌺🎀🩰🐱🦄🍰🧁🍩
@@Jenema2 they probably were working on both for a year back to back after the first footage for 3 and probably decided to do the other 2 later on after some positive reception. there are some locations that do return in each game so they are all linked not just narratively but software, tech etc
Kandar 1 (Kandar 2 is underground lol): 100+ HP on Hero/Priest 90+ HP on Mage Boss Troll: Hero survives Boss Troll crit 110+ HP Mage 200+ HP Priest Whoever was collecting footage for this trailer was CRIMINALLY overleveled for those parts of the game. Those stats on the Boss Troll part are high enough to beat Baramos or even Zoma. Also, the Abilities tab did not exist in prior versions.
actually those stats are way too LOW even on the Switch collection without access to at least 1 user of the FULL party Defense up boost spell I could easily have it kill anybody in 1 hit with the 3 non hero's at lv 40+ with all but the FINAL white/mage spells usable on the 3 Non hero's its a total joke to kill WITH OVER 300 + HP and just as much MP. On the Switch port in order to have a 100% RUN away rate on the way to Zoma final dungeon you needed at least a MINIMUM lv of lv 85 despite Zoma being beatable EASILY BY LV 60.
@@veghesther3204 On non-NES versions, Baramos is doable as low as Lv30 with some luck, can be done reliably at Lv35. Zoma is doable at Lv40 with good strategy, no need to grind that much. Also crits ignore your defense, so having good armor or spamming Upper/Increase will not help you.
I want to become a Dragon Quest fan now! I've always had respect for this series and its simplistic gameplay. Having the original trilogy is a perfect way to introduce new players.
The Creator of Dragon Quest being Censored by Square-Enix by scrubbing the Interview of the Creator Yuji Horii & Kazu Teshima being displeased of the Censorship. I will pass on this game because of the Disrespect Square-Enix and the Group Censoring his vision.
When i was young i had a health issue the kept me out of school in middle school. I lost contact with all but two friends. The Game Boy Color remakes of these games lit up my life back then. I look forward to reliving them again.
Is this the first in the series? Lorewise?
@@SpikeTheWolfDQXI is first, then DQIII
@SpikeTheWolf In terms of the lore wise, Dragon Quest 11 is the first. But as an game, Dragon Quest 3 came out way before DQ11. If you wonna get into the series, play DQ11 first.
Same I played them GBC
@Die-Angst True. But I figured DQ11 is an fantastic starting point to those who never played the series or RPG'S in general.
1:24 The hero’s mom giving him a hug 🥹
That one moment where the legend begins
That's definitely a special moment. The game looks amazing.
RIP Toriyama
Wow you just made me sad by reminding me
Amen brother....fans are ganna flock to this game in honor of him......and so will I........R I P Toriyama San..............😢
@@Skippygamer1 Unfortunately they replaced him for this game. Naoki Ikushima Is taking over art dutys.
Toriyama died for our sins.
@@ECOTecJeff83He still did the original designs, most of it is still used
Finally! I think it's time to replay these 3 masterpieces
If they keep remastering / remaking old games for the Switch. Damm the Switch will have a long life.
I and II are definitely not masterpieces.
III neither, but it's much better.
@@MuffHamWell, they did announce this back in 2019 xD
@@r.c.c.10 However, *Prince of Cannock in HD* . That alone makes a Dragon Quest II Remake exciting
@@r.c.c.10 JRPG's as we know them would not exist without OG Dragon Quest/Dragon Warrior.
DQ3 revolutionized the entire genre & series.
The less said about DQ2 the better...
Akira Toriyama’s designs are perfect for this style. We need Chrono Trigger remake next.
There’s no way that Chrono Trigger isn’t going to get the same treatment.
They replaced Toriyama for The HD 2D games with Naoki Ikushima
@@ECOTecJeff83 Yes, he's just saying Toriyama's original designs translate well into the hd-2d style
chrono trigger is great as is
Chrono trigger doesn’t need a remake. It’s timeless
Toriyama and Sugiyama would be proud 🥲
Oh both of them are gone?
@@s-wo8781 yeah unfortunately Toriyama Died this year and Sugiyama Died in 2021
Given the surprise and uneeded hackjobs SE has made to recent remakes (Chrono Cross, Live a Live, etc.) I'd hold off on that.
They unfortiently replaced Toriyama with a New artist I think its the person who did Octopath.
@@ECOTecJeff83what do you expect them to do? Get a dead guy to draw?
Rest in peace to the GREATEST creator of characters, Mr. Toriyama.
Definitely one of the most distinctive arts types. The way he could adapt it to cute and funny scenes and also the intense action was so seamless. Rest in peace to one of the greatest mangaka of all time
I think he only did the art style and direction. The original creator is still on this
Until you find out one of the idiots who did the worst disrespect to Toriyama's passing (Sweet Baby) touched this game.
@@DontKnowDontCare6.9 what did they do?
It's a shame they didn't use his art style for this remake main cover
My God, this is absolutely gorgeous, and there's something so special about all the characters being high fidelity sprites instead of 3d models. And I'm not even a big Dragon Quest fan!
Um. I think you mean high definition. Fidelity means either:
• faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
OR
• sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner.
It could also mean “the degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced.” But that honestly doesn’t make any sense when you’re referring to sprites in a video game…. I highly suggest picking up some actual books. And perhaps a dictionary.
@@shadominx3696 From merriam-webster:
High fidelity (adjective): describing the reproduction of an effect (such as sound or an image) that is very faithful to the original
Wait until you see how censored this woke garbage is.
Are you a fan of CENSORSHIP?
@@xboxrules8472 It's not going to meaningfully affect the game in any way. It's stupid and unnecessary, but that's it. Calling it "woke garbage" is a _wild_ overstatement. Dustborn is woke garbage. There is a difference.
Fun fact: You can see the red and green books that the hero of 3's mother put away in the ending of 11 in the background at 1:25
Wow dude really cool detail I love dragon quest so much are u buying this day 1?
Cool! Do you know if those books were on the original Dragon Quest 3?
Final Fantasy 6 needs a 2D HD remake too
🔥😋
And Chrono Trigger
So is this like the face of dq like how 7 is?
Pixel Remaster just wasn't enough. And those Rebirth remakes are not hitting the spot
I prefeer FF4 remake
Day one! 1+2 also in 2025! Any fan of JRPG should buy it. DQ3 was first chronologically and also very important game in the series, as it implemented many iconic mechanics in the series.
So it's perfectly fine to start with 3 then as a newcomer?
XI is a prequel to III.
@@MagicalWendyyea
@@MagicalWendyAs I know none of them is really related to another so you can start with whatever ypu want.
@@MagicalWendy I typically reccomend playing Dragon Quest 1 and 2 first, but you totally can just jump into 3, (Or any Dragon Quest game for that matter), at worst you'll miss some cool callbacks.
Shout out to Akira Toriyama for being the character design of the Dragon Quest series. He may be gone, but his legacy will live on forever. Thank you and rest in piece. o7
No. He'll be gone and forgotten like any other obscure person in history.
@@MaximumPayineAkira Toriyama is far from obscure. You’re heavily downplaying how much influence he’s had on modern pop culture.
You and your bloodline will be the ones forgotten in history, lil bro.
@@MaximumPayinenah he won’t be forgotten dragon ball is a massive franchise and his name will always be remembered when people talk and anything related to dragon ball
I also play Chrono Trigger/Cross at least once a year Toriyama at least did the artwork/monster/characters for at least Chrono Trigger.
@@MaximumPayinetoriyama’s influence will remain forever regardless of whether or not his name is still remembered. He helped pioneer anime and rpgs
I think my sister may have died of happiness, she loves Dragon Quest.
I may have unknowingly joined her, I am a DQ fan as well. I may play other RPGs as well, but mostly DQ series more than others.
@@whitewolf3051 ok
I definitely did. I couldn't stop crying from happiness.
DQ fan here and I'll join with your sister by her side.
Shoutout Toriyama
Very very excited to play this. DQ3 is one of my favorite games! Glad we got an announcement today.
この機会に海外の人にもドラゴンクエストシリーズやって欲しい！日本のRPGの最高傑作！！！
I agree!!
More people should play this legendary RPG that started all JRPGS (〃ω〃)
I Play and love DQ since Monsters on the GBA, but i will never support censorship.
No buy for me.
1:51 Dragon Quest Main Theme
I knew IMEDIATELY what that meant.
rest of the video is the music from the end of the DQIII. Kind of an odd choice to use the music from finishing the game the music choice for a release video.
As someone who never played Dragonquest and always wanted to, the time is now !
I hope you have a great time with them, these are some of those games that really are something special
You shoulf play these buy start with 11s it’s a much better starting point for new players in this day and age
Just realize that while Dragon Quest I seems extremely short and primitive in comparison (no matter how nice they make it look) it's one of the most charming and pleasant times ever in more recent versions and I have no doubt this remake will make that even more true. Dragon Quest II, though, is legendary for its absolutely insane difficulty that has been toned down a bit on every remake (the currently available version on Switch is much less painful than the NES and GBC versions were) and I'm sure will be toned down a bit more here but DQ II is no joke.
Brother go play DQ11 right now. One of the best RPGs ever made imo
Dragon Quest 3: Seeds of Salvation is already available on the Nintendo Switch. No need to wait.
Anyone else in the "I recognize every single one of these moments" club? The new takes on the environments seem all rock solid. Romaly and the Elf village look great!
I've never played these older one's except when I played a bit of DQ1 on my phone, though I don't really count that. But I main Arusu in Smash so I already love his character. I also watched the Your Story movie that lots of people apparently hated but I loved it! It just makes me excited for a DQ5 HD-2D remake!
Portoga also looks so good, the coastal vibe it has is great
Im certainly in the club, but I have been playing dq3 since the OG release on NES and recently finished a playthough of the SFC version a couple days ago. Such a great game! The orochi battle looks awesome in this video!
I just played this game for the first time this year on the Switch, and having finished it last week I can say that I recognized almost every scene. It very quickly became my favorite NES game that I have ever played, and I know this remake will make it even better.
This HD-2D style has so much potential. Golden Sun, Breath of Fire, Final Fantasy Tactics could all explode as remakes modernised in this style
I would love to see Final Fantasy 6 in this style. It would really come alive.
@@wastelandkingI might actually cry if that ever happens, the two games I pray to be remade like this is chrono trigger and ff6
It's even better than what I'd dreamed
Dream come true
This is what I call happiness
😭 it took years but finally a release date
and 1&2 getting remade for 2025
im happy to be alive 🙏
Sweet Baby Inc just showed up and turned your dream into a nightmare.
@@PowerLvL9000 yeah, like they did it on purpose
Kind of an odd release schedule but DRAGON QUEST 1-3 HD2D REMAKE GET HYPED! People have been begging Squeenix to remake their classic 2d rpgs in this style and they FINALLY listened
It actually makes sense, if you want to play in proper order lol
@@NatsuDragneel1x I like to play games in their chronological release order though 😕
Then play Dragon Quest 11 1st
In dq off the stars first you play 3 then 1-2
@@panligero If you care that much then you can wait until 1 and 2 release, then play 3. But you're practically ruining your experience by doing this, because they're releasing 3 first on purpose. They know it's the best way to play the trilogy, so don't let a "chronological release order" or "the numbers in the title" ruin your experience.
Pls have an uncensored version for those who want it
They should just make it a toggle somewhere in the settings.
I dont support censorship. No buy for me.
Right, why censor it? It's not even very lewd at all. You can go to any beach or pool in the West and see more.
@signalnine2601 Blame CERO. The Japanese version is fine but the English version, meh.
DQ 1&2 getting the same treatment definitely got my attention and that convinced me to get 3 when it comes out to experience the whole story.
It’s interesting, because 3 is the beginning of the Erdrick Saga…
No surprise we get remakes for 1 and 2 later
I love the octopath art style
I hope every entry gets a remake of some sort
This is cool but no, we need dragon quest 12…. 11 was amazing
I think 9 and 10 are the only games not to have a remake of any sort as of now
@@shanemiller1182I would like a new port of 7 and 8 that isn't stuck on the 3ds. I can see 9 getting a remake with new online features but probably not until later. 10 is the MMO but it hasn't even made it overseas yet.
4, 5, 6, and 7 need this the most since those games can't be bought anymore unless you're on mobile (and 7 is only mobile in Japan so it can't be bought anywhere outside of it). 8 could get a modern port with HD visuals. 9 also needs a remake but idk if i want it to be HD-2D.
4, 5, and 6 need this treatment. 7 and 8 should just have their 3DS versions cleaned up and HD-ified. The 3DS versions of 7 and 8 are perfectly good, they just need a facelift for modern consoles.
Toriyama would be so proud and smiling down from heaven to see DQ 1,2 and 3 in its HD-2D remakes for all of us to experience. This was the moment, including myself went nuts.. I couldn't hold back my tears. It's a day one purchase for me. Just bought the original last month. Guess, I'm gonna get it again
If it makes you feel any better, they were pretty far along in development before his passing, so there's a good chance he was at least passingly familiar with them.
I'm sure he knew of it, and was proud that his work will live on for many generations.
They just need this for every single Pokémon game from Gen 1 - Gen 7
Good idea. There was a fan game of the original Pokemon Red and Blue where the art style resembled that of Ken Sugimori's watercolor art. It's just gorgeous honestly, but imagine the battle system is gonna be like in that style.
Honestly so true.
They should just do a legacy collection like megaman People WILL Buy it immediately
Only if the gen 3 games have all of the content that the gba versions have without the need for Nintendo events and a remake of Colosseum and XD that is able to connect to the gen 3 games. Otherwise its a waste of time.
Don't bring Pokemon into this
DQ3 is my favorite game of all time. Truly changed my life. I'm so happy to see an update for the remake after all that has happened...
I think 4 and 5 are better than 3 but that's no shot at 3. It's an incredible game.
The first time I played the DS version of 4 (first time I played any version of it) I was literally just breathless that that sort of plot could've existed on the NES (even cleaned up the way the DS did you could see its NES DNA). 3 is a pretty incredible milestone, though. I've always liked it.
@@pattersong6637I think it's more like 3 has more sentimental value for me personally. It was the first DQ game I played. In terms of objectively, 4 and 5 are probably better. You're right, how they crammed the scenario of 4 into NES blows my mind. I absolutely loved it when I first played it on the DS. 5 is also one of my favorite ones (in the top 5 DQ games imo). The storyline there is heartwrenching, and I loved collecting monsters.
@@lanc2776I can agree there. Even though the later DQ games might be better in terms of mechanics & other features it adds, I still love 3 the most and I replayed it more than other DQ games. Maybe it's because it has an perfect length, I prefer the world settings, environments & more engaging adventure in 3 more, the sentimental value and the gameplay that still holds up remarkably well. I love every Dragon Quest games. But I will always come back to 3 more if I wonna feel cozy & enjoy the sentiments there.
RIP Tori-sensei and Sugi-sensei.
Bro dont make me cry
"You prob'ly got cheeseburgers in those gloves, have ya, Mac?!" -Aran Ryan 2009
This, right here, was the biggest highlight of the entire Direct for me. From the moment "Into the Legend" started playing, I audibly gasped. Definitely gonna get this game as soon as it comes out. Same goes for 1 & 2
It amazes me how each HD2D game looks that much better than the previous one.
I hope DQ1+2 are improved upon in quality of life stuff… if they’re going to take the trouble to remake them in HD2D, they’re gonna need some light mechanical overhaul and some improved dialogue, etc
I feel like 2 has aged the worst imo. 1 is very much a product of its time, but the scope and scale of it are so much smaller than anything else in the series that it works for what it is, including the need to map out dungeons and the such. But 2 finds itself in an awkward spot between this 1 and 3 mechanically.
@@jojodelacroixYeah. Not to mentioned other playable characters; aside from Hero, are poorly unbalanced and the difficulty in DQ2 is very obnoxious.
I'am so f'ng ready!!!
What a blessed moment for Dragon Quest fans.
FINALLY! So ready to play this legendary tale. Thank you Team Asano and Nintendo.
P.S. - Hope to see IV-IX on modern consoles!!!
Is he the first? Like marth?
What about X?
@jeremyparodi5069 X is already extremely easy to get playing in the west that it doesnt matter if they make a localized version and to be honest I’m perfectly fine with the western masses never getting their hands on the game because I do not want the World of Warcraft mentality anywhere near DQX.
@SpikeTheWolf Technically no if you consider Dragon Quest XI to take place before Dragon Quest III.
@@SpikeTheWolf Erdrick/Roto? In this specific trilogy, yes. Beyond the trilogy however, DQXI will answer that question lol
I genuinely wish all the best classic 2D games got this treatment, DQ, FF, Pokemon, etc.
WE HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE BACK
Cant wait. Definitely the Favourite in this Nintendo Direct. The fact DQ11 is my top 5 game of all time.
I don’t care what other people say. I will forever welcome the pixelated, retro aesthetic in the modern era. Even to the old 3D style of done right. I might pick this up. Switch having some fire games 🔥🔥
You might like the chibi 3D style of DQ11 3Ds. It actually stayed truer to Toriyama’s style.
I prefer 2d to 3d
The original trailer looked better this looks like a lazy cash grab. Also it’s censored smh. No buy.
Man... I hate crying at work...
Those first notes started at the end for the song change to show 1&2 and I had tears instantly.
RIP SUGIYAMA AND TORIYAMA
I wasn't even thinking this would finally get announced, but I'm so happy!
FINALLY, next do DQ9 please
My body is READY!
I can't wait to play this on steam deck. Square is really keeping portable gaming industry alive for me with these HD-2D games, the perfect blend of nostalgic sprite work and beautiful scenery
Rip Koichi sugiyama I was so thankful that I met you in 2007. Your music of Dragon Quest will always be in the hearts fans everywhere. I still listen to your Dragon Quest soundtracks from time to time thank you for bringing the music to live with an orchestra and to Akira Toriyama, you will forever be missed as well thank you so much for the unique character and monster designs. You are amazing and, you will never be forgotten 💜💜💜💜💜
Oh that's cool, where did you meet him?
@@QuackCow144 in Nagoya Japan I went to the Dragon Quest 4 concert and my sister and her friend took me and her friend took a picture of me meeting him
He came over to me and shook my hand and he was pretty nice to me. It’s on my TH-cam channel if you want to see it
@@QuackCow144 thank you it was at his concert in Nagoya Japan for Dragon Quest 4 my sister and her friend took me after when my grandma paid for the trip and so I took a bullet train over to Nagoya Japan, where the concert was and Mr. Sugiyama was out and he came right over to me and shook my hand, and I took a selfie with him
@brodiger wow that must've been fun! I'm still sorta new to the DQ games and only really played 11 and a bit of 1. I watched the Your Story movie and loved it even though most people didn't. It makes me excited for a DQ5 HD-2D remake at some point because I loved that story so much from the movie. I main Arusu (3rd Hero) in Smash Bros so I already love him too lol.
What are your favorite songs by Sugiyama? I want to listen to more of his songs
@@QuackCow144 yeah I have a video on my TH-cam channel of it and yes, I’ve played Dragon quest . Dragon Quest eight was the first one that I played. I have watched your story. I’m sure you’ll get used to playing some of the games but your story the one that was on Netflix, that one was pretty good but I like the used the music of Dragon Quest. My favorite has to be the casino theme from Dragon Quest seven I love how it has the big band jazz arrangements and to my loved one is my favorite. It’s like treating your loved one right if you know, Godzilla, Mr. Sugiyama did the music to the 1989 Godzilla movie
1:51 gave me chills, such an amazing reveal
I can't wait. Loved playing it back on GBC.
Man hearing those initial horns puts the biggest smile on my face
I hope they make a pack with all three games
That artstyle... so diferent. The world miss you master, thanks for everything, may your soul rest in peace
Oh SNAPS!!! DQ1 and DQ2 in HD-2D is an absolute MUST Buy!
The evolution of this concept (HD-2D) is unbelievable. From Octopath in 2018 to this, you can tell how much potential this concept still have.
Love your creativity, it's inspiring!
1:30 the most satisfying moment…..
INSTANT DAY ONE ❤
Dragon Warrior 3 on the Gameboy Color was my absolute favorite game growing up. I can't wait to play this beautiful-looking version.
Hopefully, for their next remake, they do DQ9!
R.i.p Toriyama
When I heard the original Dragon Quest theme at the end, I actually cried. These 3 games are a few of my all-time favorites. I'm hoping Monster Medal collection will be back. Easily my favorite feature in DQ/DW 3 GBC version.
This was my favorite announcement of the direct
Can we all admit that Naoki Ikushima's (artist for Octopath Traveler) drawing of Dragon Quest 3 just goes hard? 🔥
So excited! 🎉
This launches one day after my birthday. As a Dragon Quest fan this makes me very happy.
It'll also be on other platforms! Including PC (Steam)
2:02 i NEED this as a wallpaper ASAP 😭
They got sweet baby inc working on this remake. The same people who bash and hate Akira Toriyama. DONT SUPPORT THEM!!
_Frig me!_ this goes beyond executive meddling. It's really starting to feel like destiny itself is keeping my favorite RPG franchise from flourishing in the west!
If the next Monsters game that comes out goes back to being Japan exclusive, I'm gonna have to take a life!
What? Sweet Baby is literally not involved at all. Artdink is the one making the game. Stop spreading lies.
@@Misa_Susaki Do your research properly
@@Zargex Uh, I have. Show me the evidence that SBI worked on this game. You won't be able to find any, because they didn't.
@@Misa_Susaki If you are that dumb to not even search ”Dragon quest sweet baby inc” on google, i have no means to talk with you.
one of toriyamas last works as an artist. i wish he was here see this now
I hope there is a new wish to resurrect Toriyama Akira after beating the post-game boss of DQ3 :(
Got tears in my eyes when the classic theme started 🥲
Finally, I've been waiting for news on this game ever since it was announced. I absolutely love the HD-2D style.
Also, R.I.P. to the great Akira Toriyama who brought the Dragon Quest series to life with his art. He'll always be a legend.
I've never really been that interested in the dragon quest franchise, but this honestly looks like something I'd like to play.
OMG, they're remaking the whole trilogy.😍
As someone who’s never played these games, this was easily the one that grabbed my attention. The blend between the pixels and the rest of the world is astounding .
They censored the heck out of this remake changed the female characters clothes, removed the original crosses replaced them with pitchforks, DEGENDERED the MC CHARACTER, ECT.
Tears in my eyes haha, it's a dream come true. The character personality tests at the start is still one of the most unique and memorable character creation methods I've ever used. You learn something about your out-of--game self, which is now reflected in-game.
What Pokémon should have been.
I CAN'T WAIT! DQ III looks amazing!
Hope it comes to PlayStation this year.
It is
no
Playstation? The overpriced disappointment of Sony?
Yeah sure whatever floats your boat.
LETS GOOOOOO!!!! AND THE WHOLE TRILOGY TOO!
They really need to remake the first 6 final fantasy games like this.
Effing SBI DETECTED.
Does Squeenix hate money, or their CEO just addicted to DEI?
Definitely this is the perfect game to finally get into this franchise.
Yes 🙏🐉
OMG, I never imagined that any video game would ever be remade in 2D, but this looks totally sweet! I really like the Dragon Quest series, but I’ve only ever played Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, which I love very much! I really want to start playing other Dragon Quest games, and I’m thinking of getting the 3DS remakes of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King! I’d also really love to get this game and the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest I and II! I also really want Dragon Quest IX to get a remake and Dragon Quest X to be released here in America someday! I do wish that more of the Dragon Quest games let us choose the hero’s gender, though! I do know that you can have the hero from Dragon Quest III be female, and I really hope that that’ll stay in the HD-2D remake! I just can’t wait for it to be released! Yay! 🐉🐲🗡️⚔️🛡️👸🏻🧚🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️🧞♀️🩷💝💖💗💕🌹💐🌷🌸🌺🎀🩰🐱🦄🍰🧁🍩
Everyone needs to buy this. Buy 2 copies. We need it to sell well, so we can get 4, 5, and 6 on Switch (2).
Who else played dragon warrior series like it was the only games in existence?
So that’s what took so long. It’s. A trilogy.
Nope. DQ3 is releasing this November. DQ1 and DQ2 are a separate package releasing sometime next year.
@@Jenema2 they probably were working on both for a year back to back after the first footage for 3 and probably decided to do the other 2 later on after some positive reception. there are some locations that do return in each game so they are all linked not just narratively but software, tech etc
Kandar 1 (Kandar 2 is underground lol):
100+ HP on Hero/Priest
90+ HP on Mage
Boss Troll:
Hero survives Boss Troll crit
110+ HP Mage
200+ HP Priest
Whoever was collecting footage for this trailer was CRIMINALLY overleveled for those parts of the game. Those stats on the Boss Troll part are high enough to beat Baramos or even Zoma.
Also, the Abilities tab did not exist in prior versions.
actually those stats are way too LOW even on the Switch collection without access to at least 1 user of the FULL party Defense up boost spell I could easily have it kill anybody in 1 hit with the 3 non hero's at lv 40+ with all but the FINAL white/mage spells usable on the 3 Non hero's its a total joke to kill WITH OVER 300 + HP and just as much MP.
On the Switch port in order to have a 100% RUN away rate on the way to Zoma final dungeon you needed at least a MINIMUM lv of lv 85 despite Zoma being beatable EASILY BY LV 60.
@@veghesther3204 On non-NES versions, Baramos is doable as low as Lv30 with some luck, can be done reliably at Lv35. Zoma is doable at Lv40 with good strategy, no need to grind that much.
Also crits ignore your defense, so having good armor or spamming Upper/Increase will not help you.
Was going to buy it, and will now tell other to not, square is no longer a Japanese company but now Japanese-Californian.
That artwork, it's just not the same without Toriyama's cartoony style.
I hate this style so much...I love you DQ, Yuji and Akira...rest in piece, we miss you
I want to become a Dragon Quest fan now! I've always had respect for this series and its simplistic gameplay. Having the original trilogy is a perfect way to introduce new players.
LET's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Go where?
@@DontKnowDontCare6.9anywhere I can play this game
This looks so amazingly gorgeous. The 8 bit and 16 bit Final Fantasies deserved this graphical treatment.
Stop the bs censorship that nobody wants. I am canceling my preorder for now.
🙄
Imagine if the old Pokémon games got this treatment.
The Creator of Dragon Quest being Censored by Square-Enix by scrubbing the Interview of the Creator Yuji Horii & Kazu Teshima being displeased of the Censorship. I will pass on this game because of the Disrespect Square-Enix and the Group Censoring his vision.
They clearly updated a lot of stuff here.
Worth the three years wait.