Overview
- The collection is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch platforms, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
- Critics praise the HD‑2D presentation and expanded narratives, noting new areas such as an undersea region in Dragon Quest II and the addition of the Princess of Cannock to the party.
- Reviewers regard Dragon Quest II as the stronger, better‑balanced experience, while Dragon Quest I draws criticism for punitive RNG, status ailments, and grind‑leaning progression.
- Modern systems and quality‑of‑life updates include difficulty settings, navigation aids, sigils that upgrade skills, teachable scrolls, hidden mini medals, and a tombola minigame.
- PC pricing is $59.99 with an optional $99.99 bundle including the DQIII remake, and early reception shows near‑perfect Xbox user scores, a 4.69/5 PlayStation rating, a 72% ‘Mostly Positive’ on Steam, and an 84 on Metacritic.