It seems there are some notable differences with the box art and game cartridge. Once again, Japan gets the cool version - with a double-sided cover. The inside sleeve features some retro-style artwork of Dragon Quest III, while the US and European version appears to just be a white page loaded with legal text.

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.

The 36-year-old game is remade anew for today's visual tastes, though decisions not to update the gameplay lead to a mixed bag.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake brings one of the most beloved JRPGs to modern consoles with some fresh modernization that feels natural enough. The

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake may have beautiful, updated graphics, but the soul of this adventure is as old-school as ever. As one of the first tasks of your adventure, you’ll need to make your way over to Patty’s Party Planning Place to recruit three companions.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake stays true to the NES classic while still adding in welcome modern upgrades.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D is a faithful remake of the Nintendo classic, bringing with it the best elements of some of its later releases.