BIG Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reviews Controversy...

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Yeah I don't understand it at all! It is a REMAKE of a classic JRPG! Why would they change it at a foundation level when that is what the game is!

[@ts7844]

Well, for example, there’s absolutely no need to have random encounters in todays RPGs. This was a lazy choice and a killer for many.

[@abaddon2040]

​@@ts7844but how do you make it then?

[@NuiYabuko]

Does that absolve games from criticism? Gamers online will have the wildest take, but it seems only to become controversial once a major publication has an even much wilder take.

[@jaretco6423]

​@ts7844 Hate to disappoint you. But many modern RPG games still has the enemy encounter to this day. Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 has it.

[@cencil6497]

@@ts7844 Wrong, random encounters are what the game originally had so it should have it in the remake too.

[@HanaNoMaude]

I’m probably stepping on a rake but wanted to say, the purpose of a review is to help people know what it’s like to play a game so they can decide for themselves if they want to purchase. Some classic JRPGs have been remade one to one, while others have been updated with more modern conveniences. For old schoolers like us who thrive on the grind, the lack of modernity can be ok. But for someone who doesn’t jive with that or is looking to find an entry point into the genre or a franchise they’re not familiar with, maybe less so I think that’s ultimately the problem with slapping a number score on a review because once that’s there, everyone stops hearing whatever else is said - especially in a world where an 8/10 is basically the new 6/10 and anything less than 9s and 10s across the board is used as ammunition in online shouting contests Much love and respect, I myself am a grindy turn based classic JRPG fan so I’m not here spreading hate. I just got home with my own copy of the game and it’s been one of my top 3 anticipated games of this year alongside Rebirth and Metaphor

[@fondofpeace]

“Thrive on the grind…” is such an insanely accurate statement. Old timers know what you are talking about.

[@kqm2010]

Exactly. This person came at it from a different lens and gave their opinion. All because they disagree with some groups or their isn’t what people assumed doesn’t negate what they said. This game could be the first DQ game someone would play and knowing the encounter rate could be too high is kinda important. Gamers are getting a lil too sensitive over game reviews. If you like a game then buy it. It’s as simple as that. No need to react to every review that’s different from the rest.

[@NuiYabuko]

You're making too much sense. Don't you know you have to milk every low-scored review for outrage?

[@DansDistillery]

I never thought I'd come across such a perfect response but here it is. I was going to say something similar but you've hit the nail on the head. Reviews are personal criticism and instead of people reading or listening to the words of the review they focus on the scores instead and it's lazy.

[@ToddMa09]

Agree 100%. This is why people need to be less hung up on the score itself and actually watch/read what is said about the game in the reviews. That way you can see if the "negatives" called out by the reviewer are things that bother you or not and inversely if the "positives" are things that you care about too. Scores can be an indicator of a games quality, but I usually only put any weight behind them if they are coming from a reviewer who I have followed long enough to know if their taste in games is similar to my own.

[@10k-Noodles]

Just got my copy. Support physical media, fam.

[@_sparrowhawk]

"Support physical media"... so you can sell the game when you're done with it, isn't really the flex you think it is.

[@10k-Noodles]

@ I don’t sell my games. I have a cabinet full of ps1 games right across from me now.

[@ravenarrow4631]

​@@_sparrowhawkSo you actually own your product and not dependent on licenses and download availability...

[@derekosgood3230]

​@@_sparrowhawkActually it is lol

[@GrimAbstract]

What happens if the disc breaks? ​@@ravenarrow4631

[@UNBIASEDGLOBALNEWS]

Did these guys play the original? This is a major upgrade!!! It looks amazing and the monsters are way better looking! I am playing currently on the hardest setting! Bring it on!!

[@7Ronin7]

Huge upgrade and the quality of life features are there. Everything is a improvement. It's just not a hand holding game, since It's a old school/retro style game.

[@_sparrowhawk]

@@7Ronin7 Also known as QOL updates. Oh well moving on.

[@garrabella89]

They shouldn’t have to play the original that’s what the remake is for 😂

[@AkagiRedSun]

@@7Ronin7problem with DQ series is Nostalgia is a huge part of the success of the series. Without a nostalgia DQ looses appeal to the masses and sadly even with all these upgrades DQIII remakes don’t hold candles to newer JRPG. I loved DQ8 and DQ11 but anything prior felt very slow and boring. I did finish first three trilogy on SNES and was very disappointed. Thing is I’m not new to old JRPG since I can replay any old FF series or saga series without problem but I barely finished DQ IV on DS and it was a painful

[@derekosgood3230]

​@@garrabella89Well, the remake is faithful to the original as it was advertised to be lol maybe they should have educated themselves on it before asking the game to be something that it isn't.

[@howatizer7435]

Wait, I am confused... wasn't there a difficulty choice at the start of this game? With a "story" difficulty option? I would say that would be a pretty big accessibility option baked in compared to the original 1988 version. I haven't ever found the Dragon Quest series that difficult and don't want them to be any easier.

[@chadbizeau5997]

Yes and you can change it at any time outside of combat.

[@HIROsilverstar]

Yep it's all about the grind. Grew up on these and still have 1-4 on NES. Got 3+4 for nothing in the 90's,got 1 for free with Nintendo Power and got 2 for Christmas in 91. Love those games and love the way the series stayed with it's roots all these years. Easy mode hahaha

[@AnotherWatchChannel]

This is my first JRPG… and my first Dragon Quest game. I got it because the art style looks amazing. After about 5 hours of playtime last night… this game is actually incredible. Being able to speed up the fights to ultrafast speed actually makes grinding fun. Really glad I stepped out of my gaming comfort zone to try this type of game.

[@LordelX]

Reviews mean almost nothing to me. I’m impressed with this version…I’ll be getting it. For Switch.

[@ladynikkie]

Same! the only game critic you need the trust is yourself.

[@DesertRainReads]

Doesn't matter what platform you get it for, it's a fantastic game. Trust me, it's worth its weight in gold. What a beautiful game.

[@BriefKeef]

I understand where OG fans are coming from a lot of these gamers that are new to a game series want these games to be easy and dont want a challenge...sometimes they gotta accept these games arent made for them...either learn the game/mechanics or play something else...

[@johnswanson1977]

F eurogamer same bums that gave dragon age veilguard a 10/10

[@NuiYabuko]

They aren't a person, so the likelihood is different people reviewed different games. And even if they're the same reviewer, they are allowed their own opinion.

[@americasteam2112]

Did you play Veilguard? How do you know it isn’t a 10/10 game?

[@USMChing]

bro the lowest difficulty wont let you die already. How much easier do they want this game to be?

[@sjhan3530]

Got my physical this morning, 2 hours in. Fking great game. I dare say I like it more than octo2

[@ladynikkie]

I'll get my next week when I get paid😊

[@DesertRainReads]

I got a physical copy of this game for all my systems. This is a labor of love and it shows. I couldn't ask for more.

[@akaimizu1]

I think the reviews are what they are. What changed is the reviewers doing the reviews. People, who played the originals, will remember the grind, but also remember how snappy the grind is. Thing is, to those DQ fans, they often seek it. Part of seeking it is that what others call “the grind” DQ vets see it as playing an encounter roulette. It’s highly addictive. There is nothing like the feeling of trying to get encounters for a chance to land a metal slime or a Gold man. When you run into those, it’s like you hit a minor lottery. The rush of trying to get the amazing gains those encounters give you. Especially with metal slimes because they are more elusive and have a chance to rob you of their best treasures if they run before you take them down. Gold man, is more like a guaranteed awesome find as long as you win. (Which, if you’re gold man hunting, you’ll probably win after you find them)

[@Domanese]

5 hours in, and I'm already enjoying every darn second of it. Feels like I am back on my NES again.

[@americasteam2112]

I’m a newer player for the series and the games is great. It’s an JRPG so yeah it will have a grind and be hard.

[@DerTendou]

The Romancing SaGa 2 sales are worse than I thought. Of course I didn't expect them to be good in the west but I thought in Japan it would get decent numbers, maybe 200k on the Switch in 4 weeks. I really hope for a Romancing SaGa 3 remake so I follow the numbers.

[@thelaughingdragon32]

Sorry bro I didn't get it...

[@freddyvidz]

I played the demo and I enjoyed it. I plan to get it when the games goes on sale.

[@jambo9780]

To be honest all those ratings should be taken with a pinch of salt. A number can't really summarize the whole experience of playing a game, but people just take for granted that anything below 9/10 is not a good choice. Same thing goes for university rankings, e.g.

[@_ghr0_]

When I saw the new battle sprites from behind I thought they made it where the characters had attack animations, similar to the newer games in the series. It turns out that it shows the backside of the characters for no reason and just goes into the usual first person w/ effects after selecting your battle options. The battle system wasn't revamped and the auto battle grind doesnt feel rewarding. For a $40 definitive edition this would be fine for players that loved the old games but they touted this and are selling it as a full on remake.

[@andyk9735]

I mean, it IS still a full-on remake, but I agree with you that it sucks that they didn't include sprite battle animations. That's a dealbreaker for me.

[@Ty_7]

I mean both parites are right. That review is an opinion and while its a remake and the fact they kept it true to source is generally what fans want. She shouldn't be put down for her opinon, but she also should have taken into account that its a beautiful remake and while she should mention her personal distates, she shouldn't knock the score of a well made game off her opinion, but more the product in its whole.

[@svartedauden3566]

Dont start talking by saying "I mean"...

[@Ty_7]

@svartedauden3566 lol, it's a quick chat from a phone. Grammar is the last thing I care about.

[@NuiYabuko]

Of her opinion? That's literally what a reviews is, though, someone's opinion.

[@rendelldraw]

The thing is, reviews/opinions can negatively affect someone else's perception of something depending on how the review is presented -- what would've been an enjoyable time playing the game, would end up making players unnecessarily fault-find things when they wouldn't have minded it if the review didn't call things out as a big negative.

[@RyukiJP]

I grew up playing DQ3. DQ3HD2D remake is practically a perfect remake. Game is still the same, but the fresh coat of paint and the mini-map are great additions that just make it good enough to warrant playing again. I have 2 separate playthroughs for PS5 and Switch! Awesome game!

[@Miguel-jq6ol]

I really wish they'd stop calling this stuff "accessibility options" it ain't accessibility it's just difficulty. I mean I ain't a fan of random encounters but it's a remake that's clearly focused on visuals but its still clearly presented as the same game but prettier so I can't fault it for keeping a core part of the game loop. I just dunno why you'd wanna go into a JRPG of all genres and have that kinda expectation.

[@paintfatpurple7394]

They literally moved the boomerang to the first tower of the game. The game is complete joke once you get the boomerang you’re invincible basically even on hard mode it’s simple.

[@reeseseater12]

There are some reviewers who don't know how to properly weigh their criticisms to games, this is one such case (sounds like she described an 8.5/10) That IGN Mario & Luigi Brothership review was another (guy described a 7/10). As for the low sales for that latter game I think a potential reason is the Japanese crowd is saving up for Dragon Quest 3 HD2D, DQ is very big in Japan and probably more of a priority imo

[@Maxrepfitgm]

In your mind, not in his. That's the problem with focusing on the review scores and not the reasoning behind the score. It's also why scores might be pointless (pun intended) and we might all be better served going off of more thorough in depth reviews.

[@reeseseater12]

@@Maxrepfitgm so I am basing it off of what was said in the review. The performance isn't nearly as bad as they made it out, the amount of dialogue seems kinda normal for a Mario RPG, the story is fine and the series has never had super deep or thought provoking stories before but the one it does tell serves the purpose of the game (so the last two, being things the series has always had is weird to complain about without saying that) and I've always hated when people complain about timed side quests, I think that's just a stupid complaint. Sometimes side quests won't make sense at some point in the story and this game makes it very clear when a side quest has a time limit, it's not gonna screw you over and none of them take you too far out of the game itself. All the complaints were minor or weird things to complain about. A 5/10 is saved for a bad game, not a good game with minor annoyances

[@BeAsT1x5]

We’re at a point in life where those reviewing these games aren’t even gamers. Saying there’s a lack of accessibility in DQ3HD2DR is comedic af considering in the originals there’s no map.. it’s just go.. and get rocked in 1 hit and try again

[@Revz8bit]

Conflating difficulty and accessibility is so stupid. Accessibility is things like font size, language and audio settings, color blind modes, etc.

[@invisibleBDK]

Just because the game is a "classic" doesn't mean we have to worship the gameplay choices of developers in 1988. This has certainly improved upon the original, but standards have raised since then too. The issue isn't "I wish it were easier," its more "I wish the game respected my time and didn't force me to mindlessly grind to progress."

[@lyozixv]

Grinding and random encounters are the essence of the gameplay loop of DQ3. Changing that defeats the purpose of the game itself. You might not like it, in which case the game is not for you. Simple as that.

[@Amillion32k]

I mean maybe if you don’t want to grind an old school jrpg isn’t the game for you?

[@funicon3689]

bro if you respected your own time you wouldnt be playing video games hth

[@jaretco6423]

Grinding & random encounters has always been a stable for RPG'S. And it's not just Dragon Quest. Final Fantasy, Pokemon & other RPG'S are like this. If you don't like it, than your not an RPG player.

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

I don't see the problem with grinding either if you get stuck on a boss level up I learned that lesson when I was a kid. Granted it helps to know where the best spots to do it are but it's usually not difficult to tell which monsters give out a ton of exp and money. People are just so damn impatient that slowing down and taking a break is a crime to them. And the benefit to grinding is that doing it long enough will make it so you can get through alot more of the game without getting stuck.

[@eonisone]

When I created the character and it asked body type a or b, I cracked up at how many people were wasting so many hours crying about it being woke. Then, I remembered, Elden Ring asks the exact same thing when you create a character.

[@phantombigboss8429]

People complaining is good it means they are happy and want more. It only gets worrying when no one talks about it.

[@NuiYabuko]

​@@phantombigboss8429 What?

[@underattack14]

Who gives a shi if it’s obviously a male or female body type read between the lines the bigger issue isn't the game it’s them peddling the narrative of normalcy in something that is inherently the opposite of that. It encroaches and basically invades the personal headspace of a majority of people and it is not something that can be forcefully thrust upon a person even in games.

[@nero1798]

​@@underattack14grow up

[@americasteam2112]

Really? People are mad with the names the devs gave to the body types? That’s a ridiculous issue to have.

[@duhmez]

I love this song I played the original but it's it makes total sense that a modern gamer today who picks up this old school type game might not like an old hard grindy turn-based it makes sense how a modern person might not like this game as much

[@andyk9735]

The main turn off, for me, is the first person combat. I get that this is how the original was, but there's nothing wrong with implementing features from later games in the series IMO. Hell, they could have made it switchable - to keep both types of fans happy.

[@shad0ws0rr0w86]

Its the perfect mix between old school and 11 (newschool). So far enjoying the remake alot and dq3 was always one of my faves.

[@ToniTheChamp]

I think k these people misunderstand their own preferences. They think they like JRPGs, but they don’t. They want to like it really bad, but in their hearts, what they really want is the next Assassin’s Creed.

[@dragoonmk4203]

Translation: Give meh Journalist Mode! 😂😂😂

[@nero1798]

There already is one, in the lowest difficulty you can't even die. And you will survive with one lp

[@dragoonmk4203]

@nero1798 No no no. Journalist mode means you push A once and everything dies, then you go through the games cutscenes before you get a pat on the back and a cookie. 😜

[@axelj4963]

I know everyone like seeing number ratings in reviews for games, and i am guilty of it but I honestly think reviews without scores are better just objectively summarising the game and then mentioning personal gripes and positives about the game is a better way for it

[@astraldrifter]

It's good but it's not 59.99 good.

[@Stratz321]

I'm getting kinda fed up over all this outrage over people/companies reviews of games. This happened with brothership also. I think a lot of people forget art (movies, games e.t.c) is subjective you shouldn't really be upset as it is all opinion based people like different things and have different taste. Someone could think a game is 10/10 when another person completely does not like it. I was shocked when a gamer I watch on youtube said she doesn't really like BOTW as it it was one of my favourite games, why should I get upset, call them out and/or attack the person. People have completely different taste over what they find entertaining & enjoy. Remember this is all subjective, preferences & opinion based.

[@demidivine89]

Great game. A classic

[@matthewfishgold4541]

No dlc, no microtransactions. It's kinda like buying a game again.

[@DengusK]

There's a golden chest at the start that is locked unless you pre-ordered and it includes an advertisement to go to the website. Not the worst thing but still part of the overall problem.

[@Jahranimo_]

That DQ3 remake review stuff is pretty funny all things considered lol.

[@ryantoombs3893]

Dragon quest 3 looks cool! Do you think they'll ever do final fantasy 2d-hd remakes?

[@thelaughingdragon32]

No

[@BriefKeef]

Never

[@matthewstephens8503]

The pixel remasters are basically that already.

[@americasteam2112]

I could see FFIV or FFVI getting a 2D-HD remake.

[@robertsilvermyst7325]

The standards for game "Journalists" has plummeted. These critics have never played an older game in their life and it shows. They want the game to be so 'optimized' that there's no fun in playing it. There is only one thing the game lacks : Popp and Dai

[@johnnyseawalker3634]

DQ3 HD2D! To me it's looks like a solid 9.9, until they add party chat. I love the voice acting!

[@cencil6497]

The game is way too easy even on Draconian Quest mode apparently being the "hard" mode. They shouldn't have made the change where party members get fully healed on level up, game is trivial now regardless of difficulty setting.

[@ryogo666]

I also hate to get fully healed on level up, it totally ruins the HP-MP management and the sense of danger of the original. Having to make difficult decisions like whether I should try retreating from a dungeon, or try to fight the boss and risk losing half my money was what made the adventure feel so memorable.

[@ladynikkie]

6:42 pretty much you really can't make a game too easy it would be very boring i like grinding in jrpgs too I am looking for hidden secrets. I plan on buying a copy next week anyway I can't wait to play this and to be honest the only real gaming critic you should trust is yourself

[@socialistmovementsandpolit6056]

This version already holds your hand too much, they couldn't have tried harder to make it inclusive. 9 out of 10, gimme my monster medals back and it's a 10 out of 10.

[@alexh2790]

Pretty sure Monster Medals are there.

[@socialistmovementsandpolit6056]

@@alexh2790 those are mini medals that were introduced in the sfc version in '96. The monster medals were from the 2001 gbc version. it's random when you get them and there is one for every monster and there is bronze,silver and gold.

[@alexh2790]

@@socialistmovementsandpolit6056 Right you are, thanks!

[@jonwalsh5985]

I'm a dragon warrior fan, they could of had put more options like an zoom - in option for the battle's

[@JoPaLiPe]

OJ, make a video about metroidvania games on switch. I’m a fan since castlevania 4 on SNES. I would like to know how many of your fans here loves metroidvanias and their favorite’s one.

[@alexpalmelion]

What is the review controversy? Is game is a clear 8/10. It's a great game. I'm currently playing it without a party to raise the difficulty.

[@davidjaye50]

Imagine being upset at someone else’s opinion on a video game they played! It’s like some gamers want to exist in an echo chamber where all of their opinions are validated. You better like what I like and hate what I hate lol!

[@roquemaciel]

Man: why people keeps discussing reviews... What is the f..ing point? It is not important. Why do you guys care? Really. Think about it for a sec, geez

[@monkeydluffy5054]

Cause some people can’t think for themselves to get game until they see a pointless review of it

[@Caru14]

This is a bad take. Bad reviews for a good game hurt sales, bad sales cancels future projects. Want a DQ4 remake? You should care

[@heavymetaltarzan3709]

@@Caru14as much as I don’t care for reviews this is the big one. Dragon Quest is hugely restricted to Japan only spinoffs and other games. They’re giving the west a shot and DQ12 is said to be focused on that. If this kind of review on such a beautiful and faithful remake, it’ll scar on the western audience and they’ll stop trying to make these games more accessible to the western audience. It matters. Coming from a lifelong fan who loves this franchise to death.

[@Caru14]

@@heavymetaltarzan3709 agreed

[@ElliotScottDating]

Thats what I'm saying 😂 people crying over it and people wanna say it will hurt sales. Like, this is an old school game the huge majority of people buying this were already gonna buy it. And 1 and 2 is already being remade as we speak 😂. Dude just wanted to make a video

[@charleshicks3140]

I am a story guy. From what I hearing, there is not really character development or a deep story. I don’t care about grinding in the game. I am 40 years old and from the grinding era. But I am going to try it out

[@nightwish1453]

dq3 is like the very old ffs like 1 and 3 where there isn't much of a cast but instead a DND campaign, deep story dragon quest like with ff started with the 4th game. i recommend looking into the zenithia trilogy as those games specially 4 and 5 have pretty good writing to the point ff7 literally borrows some ideas from those games in the narrative like the main villain and the love triangle. 7 and 9 have cool episodic stories from town to town that go pretty dark while the actual main plot is fine, 8 and 11 is where you get a more familiar cinematic story

[@americasteam2112]

Not many NES games have deep story or character development. I think only Final Fantasy II is the only NES game to have some deft in the story and character development. If you haven’t tried FFII I recommend the Pixel Remaster version.

[@bogroll1881]

So she wants these kind of games to play themselves?

[@DieselJT]

This game is amazing. If I was going to nit pick I hate the censorship. That being said, I did buy the physical release to support this on the Switch. It won't stop me from enjoying the game, but I think its stupid.

[@IndubitablyRetro]

I mean we can just play Dracky Quest.

[@wood1066]

The game has an easy mode where you can't die. What more do you want from a turn-based rpg?

[@paintfatpurple7394]

I was gonna make this video but I didn’t have a channel. Thanks OJ.

[@amygeer2217]

Still on my list for Christmas this year.

[@juzweytnc]

Thats a solid 8. But we all know why it didnt went to 9-10. Spandex in sprites not "good" enough. 😅 But hey. They can take the 6-7s or 3/5 and see this game selling like hot cakes. Makes their reviews irrelevant.

[@DamienDrake2940]

Does anyone own the rights to EGM? we need to start up a fan run YT channel so we can get honest reviews and news again.

[@Theendingman]

ya there doing a kickstarter releasing a bunch of stuff including a new issue

[@GuySelga]

Just do it if it’s so easy. Why do you need the EGM name?

[@codeninja1]

Dont have time to watch atm but one question, who cares what someones opinion is? Does it change your opinion? When they say dragon age is good and we disagree thats ok right? So now we can disagree with them again. If you continually disagree with reviewers just dont listen to them. Its not rocket appliance.

[@arslanmalik151]

I think they played it on easy mode . Also can we get dragon quest 5 in the 2d had artstyle or port the ps2 version for current console

[@James-xy7ot]

Im 3 hours in on the PS5 and im loving it

[@jerrylong891]

I checked this game out on Twitch and it seems like every 10 steps you take you get in battle. Now I'm an old-school gamer and I remember the Final Fantasy 7 days where you have random battles yada yada yada does this game ever have an option or equipment or skills to not get in combat? So you can actually Traverse the world

[@alexh2790]

@@jerrylong891 There is an item or skill later that lowers encounter rates for lower level encounter areas.

[@funicon3689]

go play a game without random encounters. this is fundamental.

[@jerrylong891]

@@funicon3689 I'll do just that. Thanks for the advice

[@nero1798]

Holy water is what you are looking for

[@Caru14]

I feel like its a “git gud” issue. People reviewing it who aren’t good at hard games and who don’t know the genre/the classics well enough to appreciate it. Also eurogamer is a joke so

[@WindfulLife]

Grinding can feel satisfying

[@mikele7982]

@6:42 He wants an ildle android RPG! :)))

[@paintfatpurple7394]

It has a jurno mode where you can’t die.😂😂😂😂

[@bloodyninja2411]

Your “bro” saying ff14 is grindy is hilarious. Clearly never played original ff11…that was grind beyond the word grind.

[@NAzo.]

I could care less what reviewers say.

[@Hank49716]

I don’t agree with the euro gamer reviewer because I think it is a skill issue. I will say I hate grinding though and dq does have a lot of it. I still like dq because it’s a pillar jrpg that any fan of the medium should enjoy

[@NeutralGloomBot]

Like with everything else, its just small but loud minority of people on the internet who complain about everything representing the "controversy". Not everyone has to love this game but man can we get to a point where if you don't like a game you can just not play it instead of trying convince people that do like it that they shouldn't? Its an annoying aspect of the online gaming community as a whole. Focus on what you like rather than what you don't and all your lives will improve dramatically. I guarantee it.

[@Hemphempmind]

It's a good game to upgrade the original experience but.... DQ8 was so much better. 🤣 DQXl was also good. This is top 3.

[@MULTIPLANGOD]

You right man grinding is part of it

[@dandon1968]

i think it's fine to have differing opinions. this is not that outrageous. there are plenty wrong with game journalist, but this one is not it. i think people need to realize, the value of a media you consume doesn't change according to it's metascore. personally i rate this game 3/10 thanks to the censorship and the unavailability of choice to be a boy or a girl lol. jk, i played it and have fun with it nontheless.

[@WiiFan20XX]

🙄 the best response is actually "who cares" A review that isn't what you wanted doesn't hurt you. Stop caring Side note, asking a modern game to have qol is not a big ask. A remake of a game is still a remake. Re4 remake still updated the game to improve it for modern audiences. Asking a game with notoriously terrible encounter rate to let you tone it down isn't crazy.

[@funicon3689]

ultimately its an artistic choice by the developer wrt what they want to "modernize".

[@WiiFan20XX]

@funicon3689 yes. But just because it was their decision doesn't mean it was the right one or that it is exempt from criticism.

[@johhny9999]

Player did you play dq 3 back in 1988

[@Kazihirom]

Video games are art and should be made for the artist not the most possible players. If someone appreciates the art and likes playing it good but if they don’t, they should shut up and play something else

[@ssj2trunks103]

This guy is out of his mind… He Better Not Play Lufia/Breath Of Fire 1-2 bc he will lose his marvels comics on that one! Lol Listen this is old school that’s how we play equipping the right armor/Sword/Relic to you team makes things more easier but to learn that now that’s what makes old school JRPG GOOD! This guy wants an easy move on!lol

[@MightyP]

It’s random encounters. That’s the main trigger it seems.

[@phantombigboss8429]

They should stop playing turnbase games then.

[@WiiFan20XX]

@phantombigboss8429 almost all turn based games no longer use random encounters.

[@LRrealest]

💪🏾 the day has finally come. Appreciate the content.

[@shanestevick679]

I made my hero character experienced enough Player. When I went to the church ⛪ in the hero home town. To find out how much experience I need to level up my hero. The church said you are experienced enough no numbers. Now my other party members I can see their experience numbers for a level up. Plus my hero gain levels more faster than my other party members. The reason why I'm in no hurry to upgrade to the ps5 pro console. The Ps5 pro console is too expensive. The reason for all this has to do with the Goddess questions in the beginning of the game.

[@nero1798]

The questions in the beginning decide your personallity and your stat grow is based on your personallity. You can change it if you find the right books.

[@abap-gaming]

Eurogamer changed since IGN purchased them.

[@kamchikamchi2737]

The only problem is the censorship that ruin the game as well very poor translations. Especially for newcomers who can’t tell the difference between the 2 hero you choose because the dev were forced to label as body type A or B when it was male or female which will confuse some when trying to equip female armor only. Thats the only issues that would enrage hardcore DQ and insult of Toriyama work from the crazy dei employees consultants and the esb rating company that now just a mafia bully that love to censored stuff to attack customers for their sick pleasure. I wanted to be pure as the old day when it was perfected translations and uncensored that wasn’t even that adultery at all. But such a bad decision of square enix and have to see the sale level on that. For Mario and Luigi Brothership. Its only first week, just give it the month as people are going to pick it up probably near end of month and next for black friday and Christmas sales as most likely people are saving money from these inflation time.

[@luccan]

Bro the game tells you that appearance A mean you play as the hero and B means you play as a heroine. It's stated during selection. Non-issue for anyone with the ability to read.

[@IaconDawnshire]

@@luccanThey shouldn't even have to add that extra text. Male or Female not this Body Type Bs

[@luccan]

@IaconDawnshire fact is, it's functionally the same and does not make the game worse. Everything else is culture war, DEI bla bla bs. Like how does any of it "insult toriyama's work"...

[@eskere3895]

@@luccanif anything it makes it easy to spot the people who haven’t played a DQ game 😅

[@Darkness79737]

Nah I accidentally picked hero b cause I thought it was just different hair😭

[@petit-pedestre2334]

The encounter rate is outrageous, and there's no way to change it. Even in Bravely Default you could change it to whatever you want. In today's age, this encounter age is not acceptable

[@marvin8559]

I agree. If the goal is to honor the original, fine. But include settings that meet the desires of the players of today to ensure people can play the game the way they desire and cut down on old school design frustrations

[@petit-pedestre2334]

@marvin8559 Exactly. The least they could do is make the enemies appear on the world map so that players have the choice to engage them or not. As is, the game feels too annoying to play

[@fydiousmckormick]

Stop being weak or go play wussy games.

[@petit-pedestre2334]

@@fydiousmckormick Look buddy, it's great that you're a kid with plenty of free time, but we adults with responsibilities prefer when a game respects our time. If I'm able to play for an hour, I don't want to be fighting stupid random encounters for 50 minutes

[@mikeehrmantraut1899]

@@marvin8559 Tales of Graces Remastered has many improvements over the 2010 original and you can toggle the encounter on and off and second why can't they just toggle on and off the first person view to third person view?

[@AnthonySmith-bj9mo]

hi OJ

[@matthewfishgold4541]

The game is 10/10

[@thepyropitbull]

The games great. Screw everyone else 😂

[@tonymcneill7779]

The game as an easy mode for people thst struggle with the difficulty. There's also gifts from the gods that appear on the maps constantly. Often times with character building items. Theres no reason to complain about the games difficulty with those optiona.

[@nightwish1453]

guess one minor gripe is the encounter rate. random encounters is fine though you have different games that vary how many battles happen, the remake is slightly above average to how i would think it's acceptable (not bad mind you and I will go through it fine) but it's not like say persona 1 where the random encounters is so wack to the point a single step leads to another battle, in the ps1 west ver they trimmed the encounter rate down not because it was an attempt to make it easy but to make it less of a drag as p1 fights have a lot of slow animations that can't be sped up

[@funicon3689]

Gate = Kept

[@jorgeehernandez6930]

Omg is a f… dragon quest game. It’s great.

[@NuiYabuko]

Outrage farming much?

[@EvenstarGW]

Inb4 speedrunners complete it in under 2 hours 😂

[@johnskipp6462]

MooooooodERn aUDiEncE

[@riccardoarpea9966]

welcoming to newcomers? it's a turn based game, a no hands person can play the thing. you literally get to beat it by pressing one button. what else would they want, autoplay? go watch movies then 🤣

[@__BlacklotuS__]

So they are bad at the game, got it

[@Mario123007]

I thought this was once again bringing up the DQ3 HD remake censorship controversy, but nope is another weird take from journalists smh.

[@Neobelmont1]

This is why I think I can become a good youtube channel amd reviewer. This eurogame stuff is not quality imo. I'm only at 330ish subs but I KNOW I can do better than that.

[@hatoru17]

I don't need a review to tell me how to treat this game. It's already on my black list. Not touching it. And no it's not about the game play or difficulty.

[@SuperChristianMiiworld]

Did you, modern spineless game reviewers, forget this classic 80s remake has an AUTOSAVE feature??? 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Yusei255]

People are just whimy pathetic losers for complaining over a minor insignificant thing like the censorship, which isjt even as bad as people are making it out, or the FPS, which is still reasonably decent.