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- 65 reviews and opinions with 52 ratings for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
- We obtain an average score of 4.2/5, or 83.52/100
- NDA on Reviews ? Please note that 35 reviews were published the same day 29/10/2025.
- This product got 2 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Video Games is extremely successful!
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake ratings
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| 5/5 N-Gamz | 5/5 Outerhaven Productions | 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 | 7/10 GameSpot | 7/10 GameSpew |
| 7/10 Niche Gamer |
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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
Frequency of random clashes still as violent
Speed up the fights... not fast enough, actually.
DQ I is always a little too short
No "Pros & Cons" find at Outerhaven Productions


Gorgeous HD-2D visuals
Rearranged soundtrack makes original music shine, especially in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake


New characters
The same great story and exceptional visuals and sound
No "Pros & Cons" find at TheSixthAxis
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameInformer


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.
The order in which the trilogy was released may give the impression that these two titles are somewhat simpler than the third installment.


The artistic style suits him perfectly.
Many improvements in all areas.
It can be repetitive.


Gorgeous implementation of HD-2D artwork
Smooth 60fps performance
Lots of new content to experience, especially in DQ II


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
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.


Impeccable rhythm and exploration
Three levels of difficulty
Sumptuous graphic style
Music always so splendid
Some appreciable new features
Grind sometimes unavoidable
The original games are not included as a bonus.
No "Pros & Cons" find at IGN
No "Pros & Cons" find at TierraGamer


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...
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.


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
QOL changes can make some parts of both games feel a bit superfluous


Stunning HD-2D graphics that highlight the classic style.
Practical improvements (speed, difficulty, goal definition) respecting the player.


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.
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


New quests and content
expanded battle system
Updated visuals
Some balance issues
Normal battle speed feels sluggish


The HD-2D artistic style suits them perfectly.
The soundtrack is not to be outdone
They boast of a noteworthy Spanish translation.
The difficulty of the Dragon Quest I remake is sometimes felt to be unbalanced.
No "Pros & Cons" find at JVFrance
No "Pros & Cons" find at GamerGen


Great adventures
Music
Can we redo them but in 3D mode like XI?


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
Sometimes frustrating battles in DQI
Some songs that repeat a little too much in DQI
Some inevitable grinding phases


The exciting battles of the second episode
Ideal comfort and difficulty options for discovering JRPGs
A little too many unnecessary back and forths
The sometimes frustrating difficulty curve
No "Pros & Cons" find at Shacknews
No "Pros & Cons" find at 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]


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 !
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
No "Pros & Cons" find at Push Square


Good additions of content.
Stylistically very pleasant.
Very simple and linear game structure.


Audiovisually, it's a delight.
Total respect for the original work
Defiant and complex
The story and characters are not very deep.
No "Pros & Cons" find at Nintendúo


Significant additions and various options to customize the parts
Dragon Quest II is by far the most polished and captivating remake.
The combat system remains archaic despite the new features.
The progress of other times can sometimes become frustrating.
No "Pros & Cons" find at Game-eXperience.it


Good additions at the gaming level


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.
No "Pros & Cons" find at VideoChums


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
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
No "Pros & Cons" find at Absolute Geeks


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 concepts may still seem outdated.


lots of updates to mechanics, content, and story to modernize the games
both games look absolutely gorgeous.
Not too heavy on the story.


Located in our language
Visually, it's beautiful.
They could include the original games as fan-service.
Playable, they are simple... but they are also the first to define a genre.
No "Pros & Cons" find at Well Played


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...
Of the three remakes, Dragon Quest I is the weakest of the bunch.


Smart quality of life changes
Captivating soundtrack


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
Menus that could have been more modern
Still tough difficulty at times
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameScore.it


The soundtrack
Translation into English
Good lifespan
Some very difficult passages in the 1
Little content added


Well-calibrated improvements in quality of life
So many new additions of content in the second chapter.
Perfect conclusion to a historical JRPG trilogy
It retains some rigidities and peaks of typical difficulties of the original.
Lots of gameplay tweaks and options to customize your experience
New gameplay elements and story beats build upon the characters and worlds
Base narratives are still very simple by modern standards
Stop saying "thou," this isn't Final Fantasy VI
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameSpew


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
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
No "Pros & Cons" find at MMORPG.com
reviewed at 29/10/2025 - Test Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
No "Pros & Cons" find at GameKult.com
No "Pros & Cons" find at Gaming Trend
No "Pros & Cons" find at JeuxVideo.com
great soundtrack
The games can be selected independently of each other.
Spacious storage system for car
Various places
Some new content
Some massive peaks in difficulty
no German dubbing
Random battles seem massively outdated.
No "Pros & Cons" find at CoupleOfGamer
No "Pros & Cons" find at Game IT
The beautiful HD 2D rendering
The sublime soundtracks, a delight
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
Some dungeons still strongly breathe the past.
Combat system always very simple
Deliberately linear narrative structure
No "Pros & Cons" find at GBATemp
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