The Dragon Quest series, while not as famous as other franchises from Square Enix, has profoundly influenced the RPG genre with its turn-based combat system. Square Enix is remaking the original trilogy, starting with Dragon Quest III, which upgrades the graphics and gameplay. The simplicity of the storytelling in these remakes allows new players to appreciate the roots of RPGs, providing a nostalgic yet accessible experience. Released alongside Dragon Quest I and II, these titles remind players of the evolution of storytelling in video games since the 1980s.
The Dragon Quest series isn't the most well-known within Square Enix's stable, but it's one of the most influential. Its simple turn-based combat became the blueprint of hundreds of modern RPGs.
These remakes offer chances for new fans to experience how RPGs were like 40 years ago without the complexity and fluff, but with modern sensibilities so that they're both playable and accessible.
Chronologically, Dragon Quest III is a prequel to the first two games, which is why its HD-2D remake was released before the others. The story follows Edrick as he saves the world from the dark fiend Zoma.
Don't go expecting stories as emotional as Xenoblade Chronicles 3 or Expedition 33. These games are very much a product of their times, and serve as reminders of how far storytelling in video games have come since then.
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