00:00This is Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD 2D Remake.
00:07Two games brought together in one perfect package.
00:14A new beginning and ending awaits.
00:17Praise be! These are glad tidings indeed.
00:25Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrich,
00:28the land of Alephgard had been restored.
00:31But after many years, the peace has been broken.
00:34The diabolical Dragonlord has risen,
00:37and the world is once again overrun by hideous monsters.
00:42In Dragon Quest 1, you, the hero, are the descendant of the legendary Erdrich.
00:47A young man that possesses the courage and strength to face monsters
00:51has been given the duty of rescuing the Princess Gwelyn
00:54and reclaiming the Sphere of Light to liberate Alephgard.
00:57The fate of the world rests with you.
01:04Although you will explore the world of Alephgard unaccompanied in Dragon Quest 1,
01:08you will have to be at your best.
01:10As this time, you will be fighting multiple monsters.
01:15Led by a mysterious voice heard in a dream,
01:18you will travel to the town of Tentagel, where your adventure begins.
01:22It seemeth thou art a warrior of great skill.
01:25We have long awaited the coming of one such as thee.
01:29As with Dragon Quest 3, this remake of the original Dragon Quest
01:33is filled with a plethora of new areas to discover and features not seen before.
01:38Can it truly be?
01:40You will have new encounters with fairies and dwarves that did not appear in the original game.
01:45No offense, but I'm not too fond of humans.
01:49You'll encounter some enemies you will be acquainted with.
01:53Come here and let me pummel thee!
01:55As well as unfamiliar and powerful antagonists.
01:59Fighting enemies and monsters is all part of being the hero.
02:05Traditional but modernized turn-based battles give you an array of options at your fingertips.
02:11Prepare yourself and face the approaching monsters head on.
02:16You can fight with a weapon,
02:18cast spells,
02:20or simply flee,
02:22which could be advisable if you're low on health.
02:24I wish thee luck in thy quest.
02:29The narrative ending of the trilogy lets you explore further,
02:34to the outer reaches of Alephgard.
02:36The wheels of fate have been set in motion.
02:44Dragon Quest 2 finds us another century on,
02:47when peace has been broken by the evil High Priest Argon,
02:50who has destroyed the Kingdom of Moomba.
02:54Neither Canoc nor Middenhall will ever be truly safe while the High Priest yet lives.
02:58A later descendant of Erdrich,
03:01the Prince of Middenhall,
03:02spurred into action by this heinous act,
03:05sets out on a quest to join forces with three cousins
03:08to defeat Hargon and bring true peace to the land.
03:11The Prince of Middenhall
03:13Explore the expansive world map and towns of Middenhall,
03:21Kennock,
03:22and Moonbrook,
03:23founded by the descendants of the hero Erdrich,
03:26as well as brand new villages where you will meet the locals,
03:30pick up missions,
03:31buy important items,
03:32and of course, rest.
03:34We have much to do on the morrow.
03:37Discover castles, ruins, and dungeons,
03:41where you will unearth secrets and gather valuable items.
03:45As you progress through the story,
03:50you will gain more companions to help you on your quest.
03:54With me by your side, you shall not fall again.
03:57Starting out, you are the hero,
03:59the cool-headed Prince of Middenhall.
04:01Although he cannot use spells,
04:03he defeats his enemies with his brawn and skilled sword combat.
04:06The Prince of Kennet can be carefree,
04:09but is highly skilled in both sword play and magic.
04:15It is a pleasure to join your fellowship.
04:18While the boys fight it out with their muscle,
04:21the Princess of Moonbrook focuses her strength
04:23with a more considered approach and magical abilities.
04:27A newly playable character takes your party up to four.
04:30Sister of the Prince of Kennet,
04:32this Princess supports with magic and swift attacks,
04:36crucial in battle.
04:38It is as I always say,
04:40age is no excuse to lose.
04:42Each character plays a vital role in your strategic battle tactics,
04:45so make sure you have them readily equipped for the fight.
04:49As your party grows,
04:51so do your options in battle.
04:53As your party grows,
04:55so do your options in battle.
04:57As your party grows,
04:59so do your options in battle.
05:00Each character's unique abilities and skills makes combat more expansive ever before.
05:07As you explore further,
05:10you will meet familiar monsters that you recognize from Dragon Quest III,
05:15as well as a whole host of new monsters to defeat and conquer.
05:20Every new environment brings stronger and ghastlier brutes,
05:25and more difficult quest objectives.
05:27But don't be deterred.
05:30Discover unknown lands,
05:32where grisly creatures rule,
05:34and only the hard adventure.
05:36We are victorious!
05:39There are more improvements across both games.
05:42Sigils originally only appeared in Dragon Quest II,
05:46but now can be found in both games,
05:49advancing the story as well as aiding in combat.
05:51Scrolls also appear in both games,
05:54whereby abilities and spells are learnt by using an item rather than leveling up.
05:59Traveling around the epic landscapes of each game has been made easy with map markers,
06:05a mini map, and auto savers.
06:07In addition to the variety of languages for text,
06:10you can also choose to play with English or Japanese voice over.
06:13To help you progress, quality of life features such as the ability to change battle speed and auto battling have been added.
06:27The rich orchestral soundtrack for each game by the Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra completes an epic and unmissable package.
06:36All that stands between the forces of Eden and their wicked ambitions are the heroes of Erdrick's lineage.
06:45The time has come for you to go on an adventure of discovery and honor their ancestors' legacy.
06:50Dragon Quest I and II HD2D.
06:56Available October 30, 2025.
07:00Pre-order now.
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