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Square Enix has revealed the difficulty settings and performance modes that are included in the PS5 version of the upcomingDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. This game is a reimagining of the classic Square RPG, done in the same style of Team Asano’s HD-2D games likeOctopath Traveler.After years of no news, Square Enix finally gave eager fans more information onDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeat the June 2024 Nintendo Direct with a brand-new gameplay trailer which featured a number of classic elements redone from the ground up.
Square Enix also confirmed thatDragon Quest 1and2would also be remadein the same style, though packaged together as one game. Fans were also given the release dates in this trailer, withDragon Quest 3 HD-2Dlaunching November 2024, while the remakes ofDQ1and2will launch the following year. In anticipation of the game’s release after a lengthy drought of updates, Square Enix has given fans some more information about its gameplay features, such as the performance modes and difficulty settings.
In a report by Game*Spark (translated byAutomaton), it confirms that the PS5 version ofDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewill have both aGraphics Priority and Performance Priority mode, with the former focusing on rendering the game’s 2D pixel art and 3D backgrounds, while performance prioritizes the game’s frame rate. These modes are standard in most PS5 games, giving players the chance to choose between looking at the game’s most beautiful presentation or having the game run consistently at a certain frame rate.
TheDragon Quest 3remake has three difficulty settings - Dracky Quest Mode, Dragon Quest Mode, and Draconian Quest Mode, which correspond to easy, normal, andhard modes of pastDragon Questgames. The easy mode has the player dealing increased damage, and certain bosses will not automatically recover HP in battle. In this game’s hard mode, all the bosses will have increased HP totals, along with rewarding less XP and gold.
TheDragon Quest 3remake will also have a number of quality-of-life improvements and modern features, such as the ability to save anywhere, along with an auto-save function. The remake will also include newer features from otherDragon Questgames, such asthe Recall function fromDragon Quest 6, which gives players the ability to memorize NPC dialogue, destination and quest guides, along with options to change the game’s movement and battle speed. Fans have a lot to look forward to whenDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakedrops later this November.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.Story:Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.A fully modernized remake of the original:Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.Immersive world:Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
