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Dragon Quest I - III original Switch or HD 2D?

Posted by ThatMartinFellow
Tags: ask.advice, nintendo, switch, jrpg, dragon quest

Original switch release or hd 2d?

So I have the original switch releases of I, II, and III that are based on the mobile ports. I beat one already a year or two ago and had a decent time. My question is should I play II and III as I have them or get the hd 2d remake.

I know it seems like the hd 2d remake is the obvious choice but I have some caveats. I'm a stay at home caretaker of a family member. Currently unemployed (though I'm trying to get caretaking for them as a job) so I'd have to wait and only get one of the releases as a Christmas gift and the other as a birthday gift next summer should employment not come through by then.

I know the remakes of I and III aren't out yet but based on your impressions and what III hd 2d is like.

So I'm wondering if it's worth waiting and sacrificing other potential games when I have two playable versions now.

Thoughts?

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    sotix
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    I’m a fan of playing what you have. It’s already there! I have fond memories of playing “inferior” or older versions of games. If you love the game, you could always get the newer version in the...

    I’m a fan of playing what you have. It’s already there! I have fond memories of playing “inferior” or older versions of games. If you love the game, you could always get the newer version in the future for a second play through.

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      herson
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      I remember starting playing Persona5 just one week before the release of the Royal version, I still had a lot of fun playing it though, I have no idea what extra content royal added, but I felt...

      I remember starting playing Persona5 just one week before the release of the Royal version, I still had a lot of fun playing it though, I have no idea what extra content royal added, but I felt satisfied with the version I played.

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      1. ThatMartinFellow
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        Yeah I bought persona five for like 20 bucks right after royal came out and definitely got a fun experience. Didn't feel like I was missing anything. In fact I have to wonder if the royal edition...

        Yeah I bought persona five for like 20 bucks right after royal came out and definitely got a fun experience. Didn't feel like I was missing anything. In fact I have to wonder if the royal edition would be too much for me lol!

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      2. Well_known_bear
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        I also played the original version on PS3, since I didn't have a PS4. Didn't feel like it was missing anything at all! If anything, even the base game had more content than I would ever have time...

        I also played the original version on PS3, since I didn't have a PS4. Didn't feel like it was missing anything at all! If anything, even the base game had more content than I would ever have time to get through.

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    2. ThatMartinFellow
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      Thanks, that's kind of where I'm leaning because I only get new games twice a year.

      Thanks, that's kind of where I'm leaning because I only get new games twice a year.

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  2. Nemoder
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    I just finished playing a translated SNES version of DQ3. Still holds up pretty well for what it is. I had to force myself not to look up any guides on where to find things but it made a lot more...

    I just finished playing a translated SNES version of DQ3. Still holds up pretty well for what it is. I had to force myself not to look up any guides on where to find things but it made a lot more fun when I finally figured it all out.

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  3. herson
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    commenting to not lose this thread since I'm also interested :)

    commenting to not lose this thread since I'm also interested :)

    2 votes