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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
2025 · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · JRPG · Turn-based RPG
4 scored sources · 4 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a beautiful and substantially expanded revival of two foundational JRPGs. The HD-2D presentation, orchestral music, quality-of-life options, modernized combat, and added story content make the package inviting for newcomers and rewarding for longtime fans. Dragon Quest II benefits especially from its larger party, stronger characterization, new areas, and additional narrative material, while Dragon Quest I remains comparatively basic and occasionally padded. Critics also noted uneven difficulty, simplistic foundations, and some awkward localization choices, but generally agreed that this is the definitive way to experience the Erdrick Trilogy’s opening adventures.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Gorgeous HD-2D visuals and orchestral soundtrack
- Extensive quality-of-life improvements and customization options
- Dragon Quest II adds stronger characterization, party depth, and new content
- Faithfully modernizes two historically important JRPGs
Cons
- Dragon Quest I remains simplistic and less engaging than Dragon Quest II
- Some new quests and story material feel padded
- Difficulty can be uneven, with occasional frustrating encounters
- Old-fashioned localization style can become grating
Review sources
4 sources found across 4 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- CGMagazine · Canada · 90/100
- GameOver.gr · Greece · 90/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100