Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake: A Classic RPG Revived with Modern Flair
TL;DR
The launch of Dragon Quest III in Japan on February 10, 1988, was a historic event, selling 1.1 million copies in a single day and leading to 300 arrests due to school truancy. The game's release was so chaotic that it sparked an urban legend about a government law to prevent weekday releases, though it was actually Enix's decision to release on Saturdays. The HD-2D remake of the game is now available, but such frenzied scenes are unlikely to be repeated in the digital age.
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