There are few role-playing games that are as important as 'Dragon Quest III', so this new remake has a lot to live up to.

HD-2D is the loving treatment this classic deserves, but this remake will struggle to win new fans even as it delights retro-heads like me

For gamers young and old, returning to games made decades ago poses a unique challenge: to appreciate dated graphics and archaic gameplay with modern eyes. Square Enix took up this challenge by resurrecting the classic role-playing game Dragon Quest II for today's gamers — though its preserved mechanics may turn off some players used to conventional RPGs.