Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D: A First-Timer’s Journey Through a JRPG Legend

I finally played Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D for the very first time… and let me just say, I get it now!

This is my spoiler-free review of one of the most legendary JRPGs ever made, beautifully remade for modern audiences.

In this video, I'm going to share with you my first experiences with the Dragon Quest franchise and talk about what I liked, what I found frustrating and how this game absolutely HOOKED me and rocketed me towards the ending.

We'll also go over why I think this format is the de-facto format for remaking JRPGs from our childhoods and preserving them in a way that actually makes fans of the series happy, while giving a unique way for newcomers like myself to experience everything it has to offer.

Whether you’re a longtime Dragon Quest fan or completely new to the series, this is a look at how the HD-2D remake blends retro charm with modern polish—and why it’s absolutely worth playing.

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Played on: PlayStation 5 (Physical Copy)
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:19 I'm something of a JRPG guy myself
03:09 What I knew going in
05:14 First Impressions
07:45 Combat & Levelling up
09:34 Boss Fights
11:32 Job System / Vocations
15:05 Difficulty and Balance
16:18 Exploration, Dungeons and World Design
18:17 Maps and Quest Tracking
20:27 Visuals and Atmosphere
23:58 Masterfully done music
25:34 Let's talk about the story
30:33 The Silent Protagonist and Towns
31:58 Final Thoughts
33:17 What's Next for Me?
34:12 Outro

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A BIG thanks to my best friend ‪@dukey03‬ for pushing me to complete this one - I really enjoyed it and I don't think I would have made it without your help!

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