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.

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

Our full, detailed review of the outstanding new ode to an all-time classic JRPG, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.