Experiencing Double Vision: DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

I was at PAX East 2025, right? Told everyone about playing Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, but here’s the kicker—I actually got to sneak in some time with another Square Enix gem. So, imagine my geeky excitement when I stumbled upon Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Like, seriously, someone pinch me! Loved the heck out of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake before, so getting my hands on this was, I don’t know, kinda like finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag. Fans and newbies are gonna dig this one, trust me.

So… press folks—and yeah, that’s me—got some strict game time instructions. Don’t wander off the main path—like, not even a bit. Monsters lurking out there would make your party cry, no joke. Those who’ve tried Dragon Quest III before know the drill. On the PS5, it runs like butter at 60 FPS. If you’re the type to snoop around, grabbing stuff off the ground is your jam. And those battles? Fast-forward them to light speed if you want, which I totally recommend when you’ve got zero patience. Oh, and no more holding down that run button like your life depends on it. Just toggle, my friend.

Okay, timeout. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake is next in line after III. You’re this Erdrick descendant, out to give the Dragonlord a taste of justice, with no buddies tagging along. Solo adventure! Back in the NES days, this game was brutally tough—like, throw-the-controller tough. But now, it’s challenging without making you weep in frustration. It’s strategy-heavy, for sure, and by the end? You’ll feel invincible. Basically, superhero vibes all the way. I mean, wouldn’t we all wanna feel like that once in a while?

Now, Dragon Quest II shakes it up a bit, bringing back the whole party system thing. Unlike III, your crew’s got names and personalities. Yay for character development! Each has their own special skills, though the finer details were left a bit mysterious. Supposedly, you can end up with four party members, but hey, I didn’t get the full scoop. AI controls or manual decisions are both on the table. A cool thing? It shows if a monster’s weak to a spell after you zap ‘em with it once. Handy, right?

I’m all set for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Got a sneak peek, and let me tell you, those HD-2D graphics are drool-worthy. The music? Brought to life with fresh orchestrations—new twists on old classics. Mark your calendars for October 30. It’s dropping on everything from Nintendo Switch to PS5 to PCs. Can’t wait!