Summary
A Japanese clinic shut its doors for the day because ofDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakelaunching. TheDragon Questseries has been massive in Japan since day 1, and based on the attitude of this clinic, it seems that even redux entries likeDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeare a major cause for celebration.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakehas been long awaited by fans, originally being teased way back in 2021. The game goes beyond adding polish to the original, as in addition toDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s refreshed battle settingsand redone visuals, the game also features brand-new scenarios and vocations to enjoy.Dragon Quest 3had a huge impact on gaming when it originally released, selling over a million copies on its day of launch, so it stands to reason fans would be excited about the new version.
Now, the Cura Chiropractic clinic in Tokyo, Japan has shuttered its doors for the day with an apology. According to a note left on the door and sent out by the clinic’s official social media account, the clinic had to close for the day because all of its employees had changed their Jobs to “Hero,” referencing the vocation and role of theDragon Quest 3main character. Whether it was the clinic’s idea or genuinely a case of all of the employees wanting to take the day off for the game, it’s an amusing sight to see, though hardly the first instance of workers taking time off to play a new game or on a new console.
An Appropriate Closure for a Gamer Clinic
As pointed out byNintendo Life, Cura Clinic takes its name from theFinal Fantasyhealing spell. The clinic is apparently especially intended for otaku, so the closure makes even more sense in context, though a clinic named after aDragon Questhealing spell would have been even more perfect. However, it’s hardly limited to places where otaku congregate, as even game developers have offeredtime off for major games likeElden Ring.
Video games are a big deal in much of the world these days, but Japan has a history of making way for big hit releases. In 2021, for example, a Japanese employer gave workers theday off so they could enjoyMonster Hunter Rise. Even when Square Enix was rapidly approaching the release date of its ownFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrailexpansion, the company saw fit to move the date of its release in order to give players more time to enjoyElden Ringbefore committing to spending time in the MMORPG’s new content. With any luck, those “Heroes” are enjoying their day off with the game.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.Story:Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.A fully modernized remake of the original:Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.Immersive world:Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
