One of the more interesting tropes found in both the original and 2D-HD remake of Dragon Quest III is offering inquisitive players the chance to reforge the legendary Sword of Kings, a feature that also appears in later instalments of the long-running series.

At the start of your journey in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, you will be asked to name the hero of the story. And like many other RPGs, the NPCs and party members you encounter in the game will call you by the name you choose,

The Dragon Quest games have hewed to tradition over the past four decades. Series creator Yuji Horii, inspired by Ultima and Wizardry, aimed to bring role-playing games to the masses with simplicity and a smile.