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Review of Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Jan 2025
Cover image of Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 01 Jan 2025
Genre: Role-playing
Developer: Chunsoft
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

The 'Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake' is here to make you question your own childhood decisions while giving you a nostalgic punch right in the feels. Yes, it's a game that figures it can take your money and mess with your emotions at the same time-why not? It's the RPG way!

Gameplay

Prepare to dive into a world where you control a hero tasked with saving Alefgard and, like every typical save-the-world story, rescuing a princess. But plot twist-you don't even need to talk to her! Who knew the ultimate save-the-princess trope had a loophole big enough to drive a Dragonlord through?Gameplay revolves around turn-based combat that can make you feel like a strategy genius or a confused potato, depending on how you like to manage your HP and MP. Wandering around towns, talking to NPCs as if they have any valuable information, and trying not to trip over random monsters ranks high on activities you'll partake in. Just keep your courage up as you 'accidentally' stumble into 30 enemy encounters while trying to walk three steps away from the castle.

Graphics

Graphically, the HD-2D Remake serves up a beautiful juxtaposition of retro pixel art combined with modern graphical flair. It's like if your portfolio project on pixel art suddenly got hired by a real studio and left you feeling like the proud but slightly jealous parent. Each character is lovingly crafted and designed, and the environments feel like the long-awaited hug from grandma against all the video game trash talking that comes with being a Switch owner.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 'Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake' is a delightful nostalgia trip that you can take without the need for time travel, a TARDIS, or a flux capacitor. Should you wish to relive simpler times while having your adult responsibilities eat away at your soul, hop on in. It's a satisfying purchase if you can ignore that nagging feeling of 'Hey, didn't I play this already about 20 years ago?' While not a perfect game-it does have some grind-it's still one of those experiences you'll want to give a shot. Just remember to save often... or else you might suffer the ultimate consequence: having to start all over again.

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