Show Notes
A podcast draws near!Eric, Nadia, and special guest Lucas White are here to discuss the latest Dragon Quest HD2D remake(s)! Is this collection of the first two entires in the seminal series a must-play or should you puff-puff pass?
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Nadia's Review:https://gameinformer.com/review/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake/level-up-and-up
Lucas' Review:https://www.shacknews.com/article/146558/dragon-quest-1-2-hd-2d-remake-review-score
Also in this episode:
What's the current state of Dragon Quest?
We give Naoki Ikushima his flowers
The Seance of Blake Manor
New episodes of Dispatch
Artis Impact
Simogo Legacy Collection
Final Fantasy House
Timestamps:
8:48 Main Topic - Dragon Quest I&II HD2D
57:44 - Random Encounters
59:12 - The Tavern - Pokemon Hate
1:32:48 - Nadia’s Nostalgia Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
Pub - [Lunar Knights]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
Settings Menu (Intermezzo I) - [Theathrythm Dragon Quest] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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