Square Enix kicked off the recent Nintendo Direct by revealing the first gameplay trailer for Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake. As remakes of the first two games in the series, they chronologically occur after Dragon Quest 3 as part of the Erdrick trilogy. Check it out below.
Though further information on new features wasn’t revealed, both titles look exceptionally stunning in the HD-2D art style. While characters retain their 2D sprite-like appearance and animations, environments are in full 3D with sleek lighting and shadows. For those who played Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, there will be some surprises to look forward to.
Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi teased a character appearing at the end, though further details are unknown. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Stay tuned for more details and gameplay in the coming months. You can also read our review for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.