Video: Compare side-by-side graphics of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

The most notable difference about Square Enix’s upcoming version Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake is a graphics overhaul. Since the release of the original Famicom title, the third entry now clearly looks like a completely new game with an HD-2D update for modern platforms.

To highlight this, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest social media account posted a side-by-side comparison video. It’s easy to see how impressive the current game looks, and while the new version looks much larger, moving around the map seems to take about the same amount of time. It seems like Square Enix also has the same group of characters in both versions.

Of course, the new HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III will also have some additional content such as new story segments. Square Enix also labeled it a “reimagining” of the original game, and in addition, there were several changes to the game’s artwork. This latest video follows the release of a new overview trailer for the game, which showcased all seven minutes of gameplay.

If you want to know more about this title, be sure to check out our ‘hands-on’ section on Nintendo Life. Here are some of our initial impressions:

“Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a stunning visual upgrade on the 1988 original (no surprise there) with a generous helping of quality of life improvements that make it suitable for even the most modern entries in the series. Those who have played the original will find too many changes to warrant doing it again, while those Not yet Maybe this is the perfect introduction to the big franchise.”