Pretty in pixels.
HD-2D has become the new lofty bar for retro-inspired RPGs or remakes of our favourite Super Nintendo RPGs. Square Enix’s new trademark visual style started with 2018’s Octopath Traveler and has also been used in this year’s strategy RPG Triangle Strategy. But, arguably, its true potential has been realised in the stunning remake of Live A Live.
With every new HD-2D game, Square Enix has pushed the boat out further. Colour-popping pixels and stunning diorama-esque worlds made us dream of remakes the first time we saw this visual style come to life, but Live A Live proved it was possible — and absolutely worth it. And Square isn’t resting on its laurels either, with Dragon Quest III also due to get the HD-2D remake treatment.
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