Deal | Square Enix RPG Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake for Switch, PS5, and Xbox drops to lowest Amazon sale price

Remakes and remasters are incredibly popular, but these revivals are often surprisingly pricey. The Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D remake has resisted discounts since its November 2024 release date. Finally, one of the most popular Square Enix games is the target of an Amazon sale. The modern version of the classic RPG is seeing its lowest price at $40 for the PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Dragon Quest 3 debuted in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and revolutionized the RPG genre. The game offered one of the most open-world experiences yet, where each playthrough felt unique. Players assembled parties of customizable characters with a flexible class system. Day and night cycles with timed quests added to the variety of its gameplay. Of course, while visually striking at the time, the graphics eventually began to look dated.

The most obvious change with the Dragon Quest 3 remake involves its HD-2D art style. Several Square Enix games, like Octopath Traveler, use this technique, which meshes 2D sprites with 3D backgrounds. The titles still ooze retro charm, but update the graphics for modern consoles. Square Enix also introduces a mini-map, making it less overwhelming for explorers. The tweaks led to positive Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D reviews and an 84 score at Metacritic.

Before the current Amazon sale, only the PS5 version previously sold for $40, a $20 discount off its regular price. Now, Microsoft and Nintendo console owners can discover how Dragon Quest 3 influenced many RPGs that followed it.

Remakes for Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2 will likely release later this year. Many gamers also celebrated when Dragon Quest designer Yuji Horii seemed to confirm a Chrono Trigger remake. Unfortunately, an incorrect translation of an interview gave fans false hope. Still, it seems inevitable that Square Enix will give the game the HD-2D treatment.

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