Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D: A First-Timer’s Journey Through a JRPG Legend

I finally played Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D for the very first time… and let me just say, I get it now! This is my spoiler-free review of one of the most legendary JRPGs ever made, beautifully remade for modern audiences. In this video, I'm going to share with you my first experiences with the Dragon Quest franchise and talk about what I liked, what I found frustrating and how this game absolutely HOOKED me and rocketed me towards the ending. We'll also go over why I think this format is the de-facto format for remaking JRPGs from our childhoods and preserving them in a way that actually makes fans of the series happy, while giving a unique way for newcomers like myself to experience everything it has to offer. Whether you’re a longtime Dragon Quest fan or completely new to the series, this is a look at how the HD-2D remake blends retro charm with modern polish—and why it’s absolutely worth playing. If you enjoyed this, hit like, drop a comment letting me know how I should play through the next time, and subscribe for more video game and TTRPG content! Played on: PlayStation 5 (Physical Copy) ---------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:19 I'm something of a JRPG guy myself 03:09 What I knew going in 05:14 First Impressions 07:45 Combat & Levelling up 09:34 Boss Fights 11:32 Job System / Vocations 15:05 Difficulty and Balance 16:18 Exploration, Dungeons and World Design 18:17 Maps and Quest Tracking 20:27 Visuals and Atmosphere 23:58 Masterfully done music 25:34 Let's talk about the story 30:33 The Silent Protagonist and Towns 31:58 Final Thoughts 33:17 What's Next for Me? 34:12 Outro ---------------- SOCIALS Discord:   / discord   Twitch:   / dgonline   X:   / dadgamingonline   Join me live here on YouTube, or on Twitch:   / dgonline   every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday! ---------------- A BIG thanks to my best friend ‪@dukey03‬ for pushing me to complete this one - I really enjoyed it and I don't think I would have made it without your help! ---------------- CONTACT Want to get in touch? Send me an email! [email protected] 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more gaming content! 👍 LIKE if you enjoyed the video! ---------------- More Videos You Might Like: 🎥 Astro Bot: The Game That Made Me LOVE Platformers Again! -    • Astro Bot: The Game That Made Me LOVE Plat...   ---------------- Obligatory Hashtags #DragonQuest #DragonQuest3 #HD2D #JRPG #DragonQuestHD2D