Being the developer of a beloved, storied franchise like Dragon Quest is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the series has built up a large fan base that is fully invested and will purchase every new entry without question. On the other, it can be difficult to attract new fans, who may find the prospect of bringing themselves up to speed on the series to be a little overwhelming. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D's developer is well aware of this challenge.