Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the latest in a string of HD-2D RPGs that bring a modern, high-resolution twist to nostalgic pixel-art graphics. Fans have long thought Final Fantasy VI, the last game in the venerated series before it switched to polygons,

Masaaki Hayasaka argues that it would translate incredibly well considering that it was the major influence behind the HD-2D style.

The long-awaited remake of Dragon Quest 3 finally released last week to largely positive reviews, with the bulk of the praise going to the beautifully redrawn pixel art that Square Enix popularized with Octopath Traveler and which is now the studio's go-to style when making sprite-based games.

I was worried that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake might feel like an uninspired and overpriced cash-in on 1990s RPG nostalgia. Instead, it’s the latest in a string of excellent Square Enix tributes to past classics.

To unpack that, the Dragon Quest 3 remake will be followed by an HD-2D glow-up for the first two games. That may seem odd at a glance, but the third game is a prequel to Dragon Quest 1 and 2, so it's logical enough.

You won't find a more fundamental JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is easily the best way to experience it

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.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is more than just a graphical overhaul. It retains the original's gameplay and adds many welcome quality of life features.

One of the most devious and iconic monsters in the fantasy world is a mimic. If you’re at all familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, you'll no doubt know the name, and Enix has adopted this monster ever since Dragon Quest III. In the latest HD-2D Remake, they come back in full force, being something you desperately need to watch out for.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka would love to see a similar remake for Final Fantasy 6, though there are no "concrete plans". Speaking to Inverse, Hayasaka discussed the popularity of the HD-2D visual style and whether he'd like to see any other games be remade in this way.