Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Articles

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake got me to reflect on what parts of the original Dragon Quest I I found special, and it manages to elevate Dragon Quest II into one of my new favorite games in the series.

review by Cullen Black on 20 November, 2025

"A happy accident" — Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Producer Hayasaka Masaaki on how it ended up larger than DQ3 remake and much more
"A happy accident" — Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Producer Hayasaka Masaaki on how it ended up larger than DQ3 remake and much more

We had a chance to chat with Hayasaka Masaaki, Producer of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake about approaching remakes, new content, accessibility, his recommended play order, porting to multiple platforms, a potential Switch 2 physical trilogy release, coffee, and more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 06 November, 2025

Which is the best version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake? PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, Switch, and PC tested
Which is the best version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake? PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, Switch, and PC tested

We compare Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, Steam Deck, Xbox, ROG Ally, and PC to go over which version is the best for you.

feature by Mikhail Madnani on 03 November, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is great on Steam Deck and Switch 2, but could've been better on both
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is great on Steam Deck and Switch 2, but could've been better on both

We check out Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake's PC port and Switch 2 version for our article covering Steam Deck recommended settings, Switch 2 features, and more.

feature by Mikhail Madnani on 29 October, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a more expansive reimagining than I expected
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a more expansive reimagining than I expected

Compared to the concise and breezy original incarnations, the HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II are considerably expanded reimaginings. Check out our review-in-progress.

feature by Cullen Black on 29 October, 2025

What is going on with Square Enix's Switch 1 and Switch 2 game upgrades for Dragon Quest, Octopath, and more?
What is going on with Square Enix's Switch 1 and Switch 2 game upgrades for Dragon Quest, Octopath, and more?

We take a look at Square Enix's cross-generation Switch and Switch 2 releases to cover how inconsistent the publisher is across Dragon Quest, Octopath Traveler, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, and more.

feature by Mikhail Madnani on 10 October, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing

We got some time with Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D while at PAX West, and it successfully carries on the legacy of last year's Dragon Quest III while introducing some new features and even a new playable character in this conclusion to the Erdrick Saga.

preview by Scott White on 04 September, 2025

Conversation of a Celebrated Creative: A Roundtable Discussion with Yuji Horii
Conversation of a Celebrated Creative: A Roundtable Discussion with Yuji Horii

We had a chance to speak with the legendary JRPG creator at Napoli Comicon to discuss his creative background, RPG narratives, and Dragon Quest's legacy.

interview by Blake Simons on 08 June, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn't just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagining - hands-on
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn't just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagining - hands-on

Even moreso than Dragon Quest III's recent remake, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D wants to reinvent the games that started it all

preview by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025