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What Square Enix RPG Should Receive an HD-2D Remake Next?

With the release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, it is now time to look to the future. We know two more Dragon Quest remakes are on the way in the gorgeous, unmatched HD-2D Remake art style. But what about after that? The Siliconera staff has picked what Square Enix JRPGs we hope to see remakes for next in the HD-2D style.

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Siliconera Speaks Up: Our Picks for the Next HD-2D JRPG Remake

Chrono Trigger is, without a doubt, the correct answer here in my opinion. However, if I had to pick a game closer to my heart, I think it is high time for a Xenogears return. While the HD-2D style would be quite different for this PS1 JRPG, it could still benefit well if the right amount of time and effort is given to it. I put quite a few hours into the PS1 classic version on the PSP back in the day but never finished it. It is high time this beloved Squaresoft JRPG is available on a modern platform and with the best visual style possible for a JRPG today. — Cody

It really does have to be Chrono Trigger, doesn’t it? Still, for the sake of variety I’ll choose something else. I think it’s kind of wild that we’ve had so many of these without a Final Fantasy game slipping in. I’ll go with the somewhat less obvious pick and champion Final Fantasy V here. An HD-2D release means replaying the game, and if I’m going to replay any Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy V is my go-to. I can’t get enough of playing around with its job system! — Shaun

I have to throw in Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen myself. It is the origin point of a lot of strategy RPGs. Plus, it has never really gotten much love outside of its original 1996 release. Tons of jobs, strategy gameplay to rival its successors; it has the works. – John

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is available right now for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.


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Cody is a writer who has been sharing his love for video games and anime since his high school days in 2012. When he isn’t writing about the latest JRPGs and anime series, he can be found in Final Fantasy XIV, occasionally playing some Call of Duty, or lurking on Twitter @SoulcapCody.