Reviews for the HD-2D remake of the NES's Dragon Warrior III have dropped today, and they're very positive across the board. It manages to recreate the feel of the original game while adding some beautiful visuals, music, and a handful of quality-of-life features to the experience.

I left feeling accomplished as a reward for my perseverance, like a true hero. I’m glad that Square Enix preserved the intense difficulty that defined the original NES RPG, whose eccentricities have been faithfully preserved in its new upgrade.

In Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake you can make friends with monsters that aren’t antagonistic around the world. You will send these monsters to a keeper named Monty. Some monsters are easy to find and will let you get close and talk to them. Other times it requires you to sneak up on them or find certain items for them to join you.