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As players begin their journey throughDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, they’ll have to decide whether they want to play withEnglish or Japanese audiofor the new character performances. This is an interesting question, and something even longtime fans will have to decide, as this is the first version ofDragon Quest 3to feature voice acting. This guide will help new and old players alike answer the question of whether toplayDragon Quest 3 Remakein Japanese or English.
Should I Play Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake in English or Japanese?
Deciding whether toplayDragon Quest 3 Remakein English or Japaneseis relatively simple, because it mostly comes down to personal taste. The only time players will hear any vocal performances is in the cutscenes, which is a new feature in the remake. Cutscenes inDragon Quest 3 Remakedo not happen often, so listening to the VO in either language is not something you’ll have to spend a lot of time doing. Most of the story inDragon Quest 3 Remakeis told through text.
BecauseDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis a classic and beloved JRPG,playing in Japanese could be said to be slightly more authentic to the original creation. However, the English track is very good, and stays true to the original’s slightly tongue-in-cheek tone. For those players who speak English as a first language, a lot of the game’s accents – of which there are many – will not come through as well in Japanese. Many of the regions inDQIII Remakefeature their own unique take on real life accents and dialects.
For those players that enjoy listening to a Japanese creation in their native language but need subtitles, will be happy to know that there isalways text on screen by default.Because the game is HD-2D, you don’t have to worry about any odd syncing issues. That holds true for both languages.
How to Switch Language Settings inDragon Quest 3 Remake
When you first venture out on your quest inDragon Quest 3 Remake,you’ll be asked which language setting you prefer.If you decide later that you’d like to switch your language preference, it is very easy to do.
First, enter the main menu during gameplay and select theMisc. section. Next, go down toSystem Settings.From there, go to the bottom of the list and you’ll seeLanguage Settings. There, you’ll see that you can switch the language settings between Japanese and English. The process is incredibly simple, and will not require you to exit your game.
