Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Released: 11/14/2024

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

85.5

Critic Average

95 reviews

Steam User Score

4,749 reviews

Metacritic User Score

303 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+8.2

Metacritic Disparity

+13.5

Combined Disparity

+10.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

58 early (61%)34 launch window (36%)3 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 95 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 85.5/100. Critics score this game 8.2 points higher than Steam users and 13.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 95)

Luke HemmingviaCubed3
Nov 8, 2025Late review
90/100View review
Steam 77.3/100 · +12.7 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +18.0 pts
Austin KingviaScreen Rant
Oct 29, 2025Late review
90/100View review
Steam 77.3/100 · +12.7 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +18.0 pts
Carlos SilvaviaGame Forces PT
Jan 31, 2025Late review
80/100View review
Steam 77.3/100 · +2.7 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts
Genghis HusameddinviaDayOne
Jan 12, 2025Launch window
73/100View review
Steam 77.3/100 · -4.3 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +1.0 pts
Antti NikkiläviaFintendo
Dec 30, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 77.3/100 · +2.7 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +8.0 pts