Overview
- Square Enix’s dual remakes are out now on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with no upgrade path from Switch to Switch 2 and the Switch 2 physical release using a Game‑Key Card.
- Aggregator scores sit in the mid‑80s and Famitsu awarded 34/40, with critics widely singling out Dragon Quest II for new areas, story beats, and the addition of playable Matilda.
- Version 1.0.1.0 adds English voice lines in select scenes, more tutorials, two new DQI accessories, AI adjustments, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.
- The remakes apply HD‑2D visuals, orchestral recordings, expanded voice work, and quality‑of‑life options such as objective markers, faster battles, and multiple difficulty settings.
- Reviewers note legacy quirks like mandatory random encounters and occasional balance spikes, while Square Enix asks creators not to show post‑credits content for the first month.