Dragon Quest Creators Talk About 'Censorship' Controversy

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Key Takeaways

  • Some fans recently criticized the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake for cropping some models to show less skin compared to the original game.
  • Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, pointed out these changes in compliance with the age.
  • Horii suggests that he personally has no problem with the original artwork by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama.



The filter in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is the result of age compliance, according to Yuji Horii, the creator of the popular series. The industry veteran also talked about some of the other minutiae of style Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is different from the 1988 original.

First announced in May 2021, the Dragon Quest 3 Remake went gold in mid-September 2024. The game is scheduled to hit the market on November 14, when it arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC. Before its release, some fans criticized Japanese developer Ardink for changing some of the game's models. Basically, the studio has updated the female sprites in the Warrior and Gadabout classes to make them smaller.


Dragon Quest Creator Gives DQ3 HD-2D Remake Filter On 'Rules'

Dragon Quest Developer Yuji Horii acknowledged these complaints in a recent interview held during Tokyo Game Show 2024. He said that the changes were “various rules”, and noted that the game's age rating could increase if so Akira Toriyama's first masterpiece remains intact. The industry veteran suggested that he personally has no problem with the look of the 1988 sprites, according to a transcript of the interview provided by Twitter user Saou0345.


Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Will Not Have Male/Female Hero Terminology

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake received a 10+ rating for everyone from the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The PEGI rating has not yet been released as of October 1st, but it is likely to be PEGI 12, which is the closest equivalent to the ESRB E10+ rating. Talking about others Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake changes during his TGS 2024 interview, Horii revealed that the upcoming game will not initially offer the original choice between “male” and “female” heroes, but will be called “Type 1” and “Type 2.” The 70-year-old expressed confusion at the change. “I really wonder who is complaining about that?” he asked rhetorically.

Kazuhiko Torishima, former editor of Shonen Jump magazine, who was involved in starting the development of the original Dragon Quest in the '80s, was also included in the TGS 2024 interview. After the question about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake censorship was released, Torishima went on a bit of a rant against the US, calling it a “ridiculous country” when it comes to rating “sensitive” content.


I wonder who even complains about this?

Contrary to the censorship debate, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Many improvements have also been made, starting with Octopath Traveler– like pictures for the pursuit of marks and difficult ways. A new summon called Monster Wrangler will also be included in the package, with modern animations and status changes that will reflect the loss of enemy HP.

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