4.2
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake ratings
55 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.2/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 N-Gamz | 5/5 Outerhaven Productions | 5/5 PXLBBQ |
| 9/10 wccftech | 9/10 GameReactor | 9/10 TheSixthAxis |
| 9/10 GameInformer | 9/10 Vandal | 9/10 Nintendoros |
| 9/10 Nintendo Life | 90/100 Games.ch | 9/10 Xbox-Mag |
| 9/10 IGN | 90/100 TierraGamer | 9/10 MeriStation |
| 9/10 ZTGD | 9/10 GameOver | 9/10 LeCafeDuGeek |
| 86/100 COGconnected | 86/100 NextN | 85/100 JVFrance |
| 17/20 GamerGen | 81/100 XBoxOrNot | 8/10 ActuGaming |
| 8/10 Numerama | 8/10 Shacknews | 8/10 Nintendo World Report |
| 8/10 Nintendo-Town | 8/10 Push Square | 8/10 SpazioGames |
| 8/10 Areajugones | 80/100 Nintendúo | 8/10 Multiplayer.it |
| 8/10 Game-eXperience.it | 8/10 Tom’s Hardware (it) | 80/100 GamerClick |
| 8/10 VideoChums | 8/10 GamersGlobal | 4/5 Absolute Geeks |
| 8/10 Beyond Gaming | 8/10 GamingBolt | 8/10 3RD Strike |
| 8/10 Comunidad Xbox | 8/10 Well Played | 8/10 NerdMovieProductions |
| 8/10 MKAU Gaming | 8/10 M2 Gaming | 8/10 GameScore.it |
| 4/5 Geeks By Girls | 80/100 Console Tribe | 8/10 Pizza Fria |
| 4/5 TheXboxHub | 7/10 GameSpot | 7/10 GameSpew |
| 7/10 Niche Gamer |
10 Preview or review without rating: MMORPG.com, GameKult.com, Gaming Trend, JeuxVideo.com, GamesWelt, CoupleOfGamer, Game IT, Geek Generation, TestingBuddies, GBATemp
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5
5
N-Gamz
New gaming comfort options (auto saves and battles, speed up, ...)
Major script and environmental additions, including a whole underwater world in DQ II.
Sublime HD-2D
Beautifully reorchestrated music by Koichi Sugiyama
Long lifespan
Adding an additional character in DQ II
Scrolls and seals added and revised for your progression.
English and Japanese dubbing with French subtitles
A pure respect for the original material
Increased accessibility through difficulty modes, markers, and command shortcuts.
Character design by Akira Toriyama
Major script and environmental additions, including a whole underwater world in DQ II.
Sublime HD-2D
Beautifully reorchestrated music by Koichi Sugiyama
Long lifespan
Adding an additional character in DQ II
Scrolls and seals added and revised for your progression.
English and Japanese dubbing with French subtitles
A pure respect for the original material
Increased accessibility through difficulty modes, markers, and command shortcuts.
Character design by Akira Toriyama
"God" mode to avoid as it ruins the pleasure of battles.
Frequency of random clashes still as violent
Speed up the fights... not fast enough, actually.
DQ I is always a little too short
Frequency of random clashes still as violent
Speed up the fights... not fast enough, actually.
DQ I is always a little too short
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]
5
5
Outerhaven Productions
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
5
5
PXLBBQ
reviewed at 28/11/2025 - [read the full review on PXLBBQ]
9
10
wccftech
New content mastefully expands both games' story and gameplay without changing their classic feel
Gorgeous HD-2D visuals
Rearranged soundtrack makes original music shine, especially in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Gorgeous HD-2D visuals
Rearranged soundtrack makes original music shine, especially in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
The basic JRPG formula of both games can become tiring after a while, especially if both games are played back-to-back
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on wccftech]
9
10
GameReactor
More new content
New characters
The same great story and exceptional visuals and sound
New characters
The same great story and exceptional visuals and sound
Progression is still very much tied to farming experience
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
9
10
TheSixthAxis
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
9
10
GameInformer
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
9
10
Vandal
An audiovisual ode to the pioneers of Japanese role-playing games.
All improvements in terms of quality of life that enhance the original experience.
These small additions that connect the loose threads of the Erdrick trilogy.
All improvements in terms of quality of life that enhance the original experience.
These small additions that connect the loose threads of the Erdrick trilogy.
Being able to enjoy both original NES games would have been the icing on the cake.
The order in which the trilogy was released may give the impression that these two titles are somewhat simpler than the third installment.
The order in which the trilogy was released may give the impression that these two titles are somewhat simpler than the third installment.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Vandal]
9
10
Nintendoros
The major additions to these two classics.
The artistic style suits him perfectly.
Many improvements in all areas.
The artistic style suits him perfectly.
Many improvements in all areas.
Despite the layer of paint, there is still something archaic about certain aspects.
It can be repetitive.
It can be repetitive.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendoros]
9
10
Nintendo Life
Tons of quality-of-life updates
Gorgeous implementation of HD-2D artwork
Smooth 60fps performance
Lots of new content to experience, especially in DQ II
Gorgeous implementation of HD-2D artwork
Smooth 60fps performance
Lots of new content to experience, especially in DQ II
DQ I still feels a bit basic
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
90
100
Games.ch
Beautiful tribute to two absolute classics
Epic and moving story with a masterful musical soundtrack.
Enchanting environments where there is much to discover
Many significant extensions in the history and gameplay
Fun facilities for every need
Epic and moving story with a masterful musical soundtrack.
Enchanting environments where there is much to discover
Many significant extensions in the history and gameplay
Fun facilities for every need
The gameplay may seem a bit austere and one-dimensional, especially in the first installment, from a current perspective.
Even the most beautiful music can become annoying over time.
An uneven level of difficulty can sometimes lead to unfair matchups.
He who does not like to grind, bites the dust.
Even the most beautiful music can become annoying over time.
An uneven level of difficulty can sometimes lead to unfair matchups.
He who does not like to grind, bites the dust.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
9
10
Xbox-Mag
Two quite complementary games in one
Impeccable rhythm and exploration
Three levels of difficulty
Sumptuous graphic style
Music always so splendid
Some appreciable new features
Impeccable rhythm and exploration
Three levels of difficulty
Sumptuous graphic style
Music always so splendid
Some appreciable new features
Fights always too rigid
Grind sometimes unavoidable
The original games are not included as a bonus.
Grind sometimes unavoidable
The original games are not included as a bonus.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Xbox-Mag]
9
10
IGN
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on IGN]
90
100
TierraGamer
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
9
10
MeriStation
Graphically stunning; one of the best HD-2D games created by Square Enix.
The new vocal performances and orchestrated soundtrack.
The storytelling gains in depth. Dozens of additional dialogues and sequences, characters with more personality, a context...
Dragon Quest 2 doubles its length with Océanida, the kingdom under the sea.
Significant gameplay changes that transform combat and world exploration.
Improvements in quality of life: automatic save, difficulty settings, combat speed, a compass to know where to go...
The new vocal performances and orchestrated soundtrack.
The storytelling gains in depth. Dozens of additional dialogues and sequences, characters with more personality, a context...
Dragon Quest 2 doubles its length with Océanida, the kingdom under the sea.
Significant gameplay changes that transform combat and world exploration.
Improvements in quality of life: automatic save, difficulty settings, combat speed, a compass to know where to go...
Both games share a list of achievements/trophies; they should have separate ones.
There is no option to avoid random battles and they continue to require leveling up like crazy.
The changes make the trilogy more consistent and make it lose some of its original personality.
There is no option to avoid random battles and they continue to require leveling up like crazy.
The changes make the trilogy more consistent and make it lose some of its original personality.
reviewed at 31/10/2025 - [read the full review on MeriStation]
9
10
ZTGD
The definitive way to play the first two games in the Dragon Quest series
HD 2D Graphics are gorgeous and breathe new life into the world
Tons of Quality of Life improvements to streamline and modernize gameplay
Excellent story and character additions to the originals, particularly Dragon Quest 2
HD 2D Graphics are gorgeous and breathe new life into the world
Tons of Quality of Life improvements to streamline and modernize gameplay
Excellent story and character additions to the originals, particularly Dragon Quest 2
Preferences don?t save between games
QOL changes can make some parts of both games feel a bit superfluous
QOL changes can make some parts of both games feel a bit superfluous
reviewed at 31/10/2025 - [read the full review on ZTGD]
9
10
GameOver
Dragon Quest II is the true gem of the collection.
Stunning HD-2D graphics that highlight the classic style.
Practical improvements (speed, difficulty, goal definition) respecting the player.
Stunning HD-2D graphics that highlight the classic style.
Practical improvements (speed, difficulty, goal definition) respecting the player.
The age and simplicity of the first title may discourage a younger audience.
reviewed at 05/11/2025 - [read the full review on GameOver]
9
10
LeCafeDuGeek
Stunning HD-2D visuals perfectly suited to the Dragon Quest universe.
Respect for the original work, discreet but welcome modernization
Two foundational games available on Xbox in polished versions
Revisited soundtrack while preserving iconic compositions
Perfect for short sessions thanks to the controlled pace and Quick Resume.
Respect for the original work, discreet but welcome modernization
Two foundational games available on Xbox in polished versions
Revisited soundtrack while preserving iconic compositions
Perfect for short sessions thanks to the controlled pace and Quick Resume.
Modernization sometimes too timid
Very classic structure that may seem outdated to players accustomed to modern RPGs.
Not much new for those who are already familiar with the original versions
Very classic structure that may seem outdated to players accustomed to modern RPGs.
Not much new for those who are already familiar with the original versions
reviewed at 09/12/2025 - [read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
86
100
COGconnected
Games are harder now
New quests and content
expanded battle system
Updated visuals
New quests and content
expanded battle system
Updated visuals
Games are harder now
Some balance issues
Normal battle speed feels sluggish
Some balance issues
Normal battle speed feels sluggish
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
86
100
NextN
He brings in through the front door two genre references, pushing the argument of both one step further.
The HD-2D artistic style suits them perfectly.
The soundtrack is not to be outdone
They boast of a noteworthy Spanish translation.
The HD-2D artistic style suits them perfectly.
The soundtrack is not to be outdone
They boast of a noteworthy Spanish translation.
In some aspects of the gameplay, we can see the seams of the years.
The difficulty of the Dragon Quest I remake is sometimes felt to be unbalanced.
The difficulty of the Dragon Quest I remake is sometimes felt to be unbalanced.
reviewed at 17/11/2025 - [read the full review on NextN]
85
100
JVFrance
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on JVFrance]
17
20
GamerGen
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on GamerGen]
81
100
XBoxOrNot
Game options for maximum comfort
Great adventures
Music
Great adventures
Music
I would have liked the three as a bonus!
Can we redo them but in 3D mode like XI?
Can we redo them but in 3D mode like XI?
reviewed at 10/11/2025 - [read the full review on XBoxOrNot]
8
10
ActuGaming
Sublime artistic direction in HD-2D
Fighting solo in DQI is interesting.
A more engaging narrative in DQII
Respect for the original works
Significant content additions
The orchestral soundtrack
Lots of comfort features to make it accessible
Fighting solo in DQI is interesting.
A more engaging narrative in DQII
Respect for the original works
Significant content additions
The orchestral soundtrack
Lots of comfort features to make it accessible
Some inevitably outdated mechanics
Sometimes frustrating battles in DQI
Some songs that repeat a little too much in DQI
Some inevitable grinding phases
Sometimes frustrating battles in DQI
Some songs that repeat a little too much in DQI
Some inevitable grinding phases
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
8
10
Numerama
A feast for the eyes thanks to the sublime HD-2D treatment.
The exciting battles of the second episode
Ideal comfort and difficulty options for discovering JRPGs
The exciting battles of the second episode
Ideal comfort and difficulty options for discovering JRPGs
Slightly naive stories by today's standards
A little too many unnecessary back and forths
The sometimes frustrating difficulty curve
A little too many unnecessary back and forths
The sometimes frustrating difficulty curve
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Numerama]
8
10
Shacknews
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
8
10
Nintendo World Report
reviewed at 27/05/2025 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Hands-On Preview [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
reviewed at 04/09/2025 - Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
[8/10] reviewed at 29/10/2025 - Test Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D (S2) [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
reviewed at 04/09/2025 - Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) Hands-on Preview [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
[8/10] reviewed at 29/10/2025 - Test Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D (S2) [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
8
10
Nintendo-Town
La HD-2D au sommet de son art
De belles illustrations clés
Le choix du mode Graphisme ou Performance
Un gameplay classique, solide et fidèle au genre
Les apports du système de sceaux
Les options de confort bienvenues
Une bande-son orchestrale enchanteresse
Choix du doublage anglais ou japonais
Durée de vie convenable en combinant les deux jeux
Un scénario classique mais entraînant
Une réécriture bien faite et reliant très bien les jeux
Traduction en français
Un incontournable 2 en 1 du RPG à emporter partout !
De belles illustrations clés
Le choix du mode Graphisme ou Performance
Un gameplay classique, solide et fidèle au genre
Les apports du système de sceaux
Les options de confort bienvenues
Une bande-son orchestrale enchanteresse
Choix du doublage anglais ou japonais
Durée de vie convenable en combinant les deux jeux
Un scénario classique mais entraînant
Une réécriture bien faite et reliant très bien les jeux
Traduction en français
Un incontournable 2 en 1 du RPG à emporter partout !
Quelques éléments de gameplay demeurent archaïques
Des choix et/ou absences d?options de confort étranges
Pas de doublage en français
Dragon Quest I est difficile et frustrant
L?OST de Dragon Quest I tourne vite en rond
Classique, du coup prévisible et attendu
Des choix et/ou absences d?options de confort étranges
Pas de doublage en français
Dragon Quest I est difficile et frustrant
L?OST de Dragon Quest I tourne vite en rond
Classique, du coup prévisible et attendu
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
8
10
Push Square
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Push Square]
8
10
SpazioGames
Great respect for the original material.
Good additions of content.
Stylistically very pleasant.
Good additions of content.
Stylistically very pleasant.
A job may be a bit too conservative.
Very simple and linear game structure.
Very simple and linear game structure.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on SpazioGames]
8
10
Areajugones
The restoration work is sublime in every way.
Audiovisually, it's a delight.
Total respect for the original work
Defiant and complex
Audiovisually, it's a delight.
Total respect for the original work
Defiant and complex
In terms of gameplay, it's an RPG of its time, despite the improvements.
The story and characters are not very deep.
The story and characters are not very deep.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Areajugones]
80
100
Nintendúo
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendúo]
8
10
Multiplayer.it
The new HD-2D look is still beautiful and respectful.
Significant additions and various options to customize the parts
Dragon Quest II is by far the most polished and captivating remake.
Significant additions and various options to customize the parts
Dragon Quest II is by far the most polished and captivating remake.
Dragon Quest I is the weakest title in the trilogy.
The combat system remains archaic despite the new features.
The progress of other times can sometimes become frustrating.
The combat system remains archaic despite the new features.
The progress of other times can sometimes become frustrating.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
8
10
Game-eXperience.it
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
8
10
Tom’s Hardware (it)
2D-HD is definitely in good shape
Good additions at the gaming level
Good additions at the gaming level
Sometimes perspective is deceiving.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]
80
100
GamerClick
The best version of all time for two games that have made history.
Many improvements and additions that make the gaming experience smoother and more intriguing, even for those who have already played both chapters.
Unique atmospheres and settings from another era
The HD-2D graphics remain a feast for the eyes.
Many improvements and additions that make the gaming experience smoother and more intriguing, even for those who have already played both chapters.
Unique atmospheres and settings from another era
The HD-2D graphics remain a feast for the eyes.
Despite all the modernizations, they remain children's games of their time.
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GamerClick]
8
10
VideoChums
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
8
10
GamersGlobal
Very comfortable fast travel system
Simple use & Almanac for tips and dialogues
Adjustable turn-based combat speed and automation functionality
Many comfort improvements such as the mini-map
Three levels of difficulty as well as a "cheat mode" included.
Luxurious post-game for part 2
New fourth member of the group in part 2, a total success.
Revised story scenario
Other very useful extensions as well as brand new content
Vastly open gaming world
Many more objects and spells
A brilliantly executed blend of 2D sprites and 3D environments.
Excellent monster design
Dazzling effects
Great music and sounds
Voice in English and in Japanese
Simple use & Almanac for tips and dialogues
Adjustable turn-based combat speed and automation functionality
Many comfort improvements such as the mini-map
Three levels of difficulty as well as a "cheat mode" included.
Luxurious post-game for part 2
New fourth member of the group in part 2, a total success.
Revised story scenario
Other very useful extensions as well as brand new content
Vastly open gaming world
Many more objects and spells
A brilliantly executed blend of 2D sprites and 3D environments.
Excellent monster design
Dazzling effects
Great music and sounds
Voice in English and in Japanese
Random fights always
Challenge even at the lowest difficulty level very variable
A little bit of grinding is necessary
Part 1 is quite short and simple.
No German version
Challenge even at the lowest difficulty level very variable
A little bit of grinding is necessary
Part 1 is quite short and simple.
No German version
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
4
5
Absolute Geeks
reviewed at 30/10/2025 - [read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
8
10
Beyond Gaming
Delicious visual style
Again, beautiful worlds to stay in
This music remains truly fantastic.
New narrative content creates a deeper experience.
Incredible improvements in quality of life
Again, beautiful worlds to stay in
This music remains truly fantastic.
New narrative content creates a deeper experience.
Incredible improvements in quality of life
Some balancing issues
Some concepts may still seem outdated.
Some concepts may still seem outdated.
reviewed at 30/10/2025 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
8
10
GamingBolt
Core game design is still compelling
lots of updates to mechanics, content, and story to modernize the games
both games look absolutely gorgeous.
lots of updates to mechanics, content, and story to modernize the games
both games look absolutely gorgeous.
In spite of the updates, both games are fairly simple and straightforward
Not too heavy on the story.
Not too heavy on the story.
reviewed at 31/10/2025 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
8
10
3RD Strike
HD-2D art style continues too impress
Bad: May feel too slow or simplistic by modern standards
reviewed at 04/11/2025 - [read the full review on 3RD Strike]
8
10
Comunidad Xbox
Two iconic games brought together in the same pack.
Located in our language
Visually, it's beautiful.
Located in our language
Visually, it's beautiful.
Enemy spawn rate too high
They could include the original games as fan-service.
Playable, they are simple... but they are also the first to define a genre.
They could include the original games as fan-service.
Playable, they are simple... but they are also the first to define a genre.
reviewed at 07/11/2025 - [read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
8
10
Well Played
reviewed at 09/11/2025 - [read the full review on Well Played]
8
10
NerdMovieProductions
The HD-2D style of these remakes is sublime.
The additions to the story of Dragon Quest II significantly enhance the narrative.
The different "qualities of life" mitigate the weight of years of gameplay and combat system...
The additions to the story of Dragon Quest II significantly enhance the narrative.
The different "qualities of life" mitigate the weight of years of gameplay and combat system...
...an option to also manage the frequency of random encounters would have been appreciated.
Of the three remakes, Dragon Quest I is the weakest of the bunch.
Of the three remakes, Dragon Quest I is the weakest of the bunch.
reviewed at 10/11/2025 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
8
10
MKAU Gaming
Gorgeous HD-2D art style
Smart quality of life changes
Captivating soundtrack
Smart quality of life changes
Captivating soundtrack
Turn-based combat may still turn away new players
reviewed at 12/11/2025 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
8
10
M2 Gaming
Beautiful and masterfully crafted HD-2D graphics
Atmosphere faithful to the original games
Well-integrated and seamless modernizations
Adjustable and accessible difficulty
Splendid reorchestrated music
Total respect for the trilogy and its legacy
Atmosphere faithful to the original games
Well-integrated and seamless modernizations
Adjustable and accessible difficulty
Splendid reorchestrated music
Total respect for the trilogy and its legacy
Sometimes slow pace
Menus that could have been more modern
Still tough difficulty at times
Menus that could have been more modern
Still tough difficulty at times
reviewed at 14/11/2025 - [read the full review on M2 Gaming]
8
10
GameScore.it
reviewed at 19/11/2025 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
4
5
Geeks By Girls
Well-exploited HD-2D graphics
The soundtrack
Translation into English
Good lifespan
The soundtrack
Translation into English
Good lifespan
Classic scenario
Some very difficult passages in the 1
Little content added
Some very difficult passages in the 1
Little content added
reviewed at 25/11/2025 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
80
100
Console Tribe
Suggestive and modernized HD-2D graphic style without altering the original.
Well-calibrated improvements in quality of life
So many new additions of content in the second chapter.
Perfect conclusion to a historical JRPG trilogy
Well-calibrated improvements in quality of life
So many new additions of content in the second chapter.
Perfect conclusion to a historical JRPG trilogy
The first Dragon Quest deserved something more.
It retains some rigidities and peaks of typical difficulties of the original.
It retains some rigidities and peaks of typical difficulties of the original.
reviewed at 02/12/2025 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
8
10
Pizza Fria
Visual HD-2D remains beautiful and coherent.
Well-implemented narrative extensions, especially in DQ II.
Gameplay improvements that modernize the experience without altering its essence.
Combat more strategic and less rigid than in the original games.
Excellent performance on PC and on Steam Deck
Well-implemented narrative extensions, especially in DQ II.
Gameplay improvements that modernize the experience without altering its essence.
Combat more strategic and less rigid than in the original games.
Excellent performance on PC and on Steam Deck
Absence of localization in Brazilian Portuguese
Constant feeling of déjà vu for those who have recently played DQ III
Little visual evolution compared to the previous remake.
Constant feeling of déjà vu for those who have recently played DQ III
Little visual evolution compared to the previous remake.
reviewed at 10/12/2025 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
4
5
TheXboxHub
Outstanding remakes of some truly classic JRPGs
HD-2D style is once again superb
Fantastic orchestral soundtrack
Two games that feel similar but different enough
HD-2D style is once again superb
Fantastic orchestral soundtrack
Two games that feel similar but different enough
Nothing here to sway turn-based haters
reviewed at 30/12/2025 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]
7
10
GameSpot
A beautiful audiovisual experience brings the Dragon Quest world to vivid life
Lots of gameplay tweaks and options to customize your experience
New gameplay elements and story beats build upon the characters and worlds
Lots of gameplay tweaks and options to customize your experience
New gameplay elements and story beats build upon the characters and worlds
Some of the narrative additions, especially in Dragon Quest I, feel like annoying padding that adds little of value
Base narratives are still very simple by modern standards
Stop saying "thou," this isn't Final Fantasy VI
Base narratives are still very simple by modern standards
Stop saying "thou," this isn't Final Fantasy VI
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GameSpot]
7
10
GameSpew
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GameSpew]
7
10
Niche Gamer
You get a lot of Dragon Questing for you buck between two games in one package
Increased level cap and overall deeper gameplay mechanics compared to their original counterparts
Absolutely massive retro JRPGs with adventure gameplay elements
Toriyama's impeccable monster designs breath a ton of character into the battles
These are the most polished and refined iterations of two classic JRPGs
Increased level cap and overall deeper gameplay mechanics compared to their original counterparts
Absolutely massive retro JRPGs with adventure gameplay elements
Toriyama's impeccable monster designs breath a ton of character into the battles
These are the most polished and refined iterations of two classic JRPGs
Dragon Quest I's snappy pacing took a hit due to the additional filler character arcs and agonizingly slow cutscenes
Grinding to make it far and Dragon Quest I has only single playable character, making battles become unfair
The 3D environments have bland visual design that don't lean into retro aesthetics at all
Character sprites across both titles are lacking expression and range of animation
The changeable difficulty and free invincibility trivialize the game's challenge
Grinding to make it far and Dragon Quest I has only single playable character, making battles become unfair
The 3D environments have bland visual design that don't lean into retro aesthetics at all
Character sprites across both titles are lacking expression and range of animation
The changeable difficulty and free invincibility trivialize the game's challenge
reviewed at 28/11/2025 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
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MMORPG.com reviewed at 23/09/2025 - Dragon Quest 1+2 HD Preview: With a Trail of Coffins Behind Me [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - Test Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - Test Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
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GameKult.com reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
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Gaming Trend reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
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JeuxVideo.com reviewed at 29/10/2025 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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GamesWeltIncredibly stylish HD-2D graphics
great soundtrack
The games can be selected independently of each other.
Spacious storage system for car
Various places
Some new content
great soundtrack
The games can be selected independently of each other.
Spacious storage system for car
Various places
Some new content
The upper world is very dull in some places.
Some massive peaks in difficulty
no German dubbing
Random battles seem massively outdated.
Some massive peaks in difficulty
no German dubbing
Random battles seem massively outdated.
reviewed at 31/10/2025 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
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CoupleOfGamer reviewed at 06/11/2025 - [read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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Game IT reviewed at 17/11/2025 - [read the full review on Game IT]
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Geek GenerationThank you auto save
The beautiful HD 2D rendering
The sublime soundtracks, a delight
The beautiful HD 2D rendering
The sublime soundtracks, a delight
The difficulty facing certain Bosses for episode 1
reviewed at 02/12/2025 - [read the full review on Geek Generation]
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TestingBuddiesExceptional HD-2D style
Stable performance on the Switch 2
Many improvements in quality of life
More pleasant balance
Modernized acoustics
Much more accessible than the originals
Respectful treatment of the model
Stable performance on the Switch 2
Many improvements in quality of life
More pleasant balance
Modernized acoustics
Much more accessible than the originals
Respectful treatment of the model
Part I remains compact
Some dungeons still strongly breathe the past.
Combat system always very simple
Deliberately linear narrative structure
Some dungeons still strongly breathe the past.
Combat system always very simple
Deliberately linear narrative structure
reviewed at 26/11/2025 - [read the full review on TestingBuddies]
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GBATemp reviewed at 13/12/2025 - [read the full review on GBATemp]
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