RPG Maker games tend to have a stigma attached to them, though: Many use stock RPG Maker assets, so there's a certain ...

It looks like a new RPG Maker is in development, which seems focused on the HD-2D aesthetic.

Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other ...

Gotcha Gotcha Games announced that they have opened up nominations for the RPG Maker Award 2026, set to be handed out at RPG Maker Festival 2026 this February. If the name didn't already tip you off, ...

How do you make old games attractive to modern players? Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer of the remake, explains the magic behind the HD-2D style. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...

The HD-2D format has been a major boon for RPGs ever since its introduction in the original Octopath Traveler. It's since been used to rejuvenate classic RPGs with a new look and feel, and the latest ...

Around this time last year, I was thinking a lot about remakes and their value, especially in the context of Dragon Quest. With the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 3, I was happy to revisit a classic, ...

Final Fantasy 5’s very identity is wrapped up in the fact that it’s a pixel-based game, which a remake could lean into. FF5 feels like it has more in common with the tone and style of Dragon Quest, ...

Get a deep dive into the new content available in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake in this latest trailer for the upcoming RPG. In Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, discover the mysterious Ocean Floor ...

Nintendo’s July 31, 2025 Partner Showcase Direct was a great moment for both The Legend of Zelda and Square Enix fans. Not only did players get the first in-depth look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake still continues to ...

Combat and exploration are the focuses of The Adventures of Elliot demo. You can experiment with some weapons for short or long-range combat. From the classic sword to literal bombs you leave on the ...