I have a special connection with the original Dragon Warrior — my earliest memory is of the classic NES RPG. It was my older brother’s game, having gotten the copy thanks to the Nintendo Power promotion where you got it free when you got a year subscription to the magazine, but even with barely being…| Irrational Passions
Ever since the first Octopath Traveler, I have truly believed in the wonders of Square Enix’s HD-2D aesthetic. The brilliant melding of Square’s expertise with pixel art and 3D models has enamored me and continues to do so. That’s why, after getting a chance to try the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake at PAX West, a game I love in a series I love even more, I’m so bummed that this remake is also the first game in this style that feels like a bit of a step back for the HD-2D trea...| Irrational Passions