Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake reveals a gameplay overview trailer
With the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake coming next month, Square Enix have released a new gameplay trailer and screens, in order to get people excited for the game. You can see the new gameplay overview trailer below.
Now the Dragon Quest series, it has its issues with timelines, but the original game and its sequel, which are what make up this release, follow on from the story told in the third game. You won’t need to play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake to enjoy these games, but story wise it won’t hurt you.
Here are the official synopsis for both games:
Dragon Quest I Story:
Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrick, the Lord of the Underworld was defeated and peace returned to the land of Alefgard. Yet this peace was not to last, as the diabolical Dragonlord has risen and unleashed hordes of monsters on the realm once more. Now, descendant of Erdrick, it is your destiny to defeat this new evil and rescue the world from its plight!
Dragon Quest II Story:
Many years have passed since Alefgard was saved at the hero's hand, earning him the same title as his storied forebear. The descendants of this Erdrick and his scions founded three kingdoms that thrived in peacetime. Yet, darkness stirs once more and a sudden invasion of malicious monsters plunges the world into shadow again. All that stands between the forces of evil and their wicked ambitions is a band of young princes and princesses of Erdrick's lineage. The time has come for them to venture forth and honour their ancestor's legacy!
While the games are remakes, the developers are enhancing them. Recently it was confirmed that in Dragon Quest II, the Princess of Cannock will be a playable character, joining her brother the Prince of Cannock, who was already a playable character. The character was not created for this game, she did exist in the original release, she is just now playable.
There are going to be more changes, but Square Enix have not revealed those right now and they may not. Thankfully there won’t be long for players to wait as the game will release on October 30th.
The game is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. When the game does release in Australia there will be retail releases for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Please note that the Nintendo Switch 2 offering is a Game Key Card release.
