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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remakehas many barriers to overcome to defeat Archfiend Baramos. The Hero needs to travel west of Romaria. Unfortunately, the passage is sealed off and requires the Magic Key in order to continue the journey. This takes the Hero to the desert, and then they need to explore a dangerous Pyramid north of Ibis. The Magic Key is tucked away in the Pyramid, but like many valuable artifacts hidden away in the Pyramids, getting the key is not a straight forward task.
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The Children’s Rhyme
When making preparations for exploring thePyramid in Ibis, the player might find some children playing in Ibis Castle in the room to the right of the throne room. They sing a rhyme about some buttons, “Old King Faro had four buttons, and two of them he blessed…First the eastest of the east, and then the westest of the west… The others he considered worse, and placed upon each one a curse… So touch them not, by Faro’s crown! Or we will all come tumbling down!”.
It sounds like nonsense, but memorizing it is advisable. However, if you happen to forget the rhyme, some negligent parent in Ibis let their child wander into the Pyramid, who can be a useful refresher for the rhyme. Or maybe, perhaps, there is more to the child being in the Pyramid than simple parental negligence. Perhaps the player should take note of this child, and make a plan to revisit this location at a later time.
“Old King Faro had four buttons, and two of them he blessed… First the eastest of the east, and then the westest of the west… The others he considered worse, and placed upon each one a curse… So touch them not, by Faro’s crown! Or we will all come tumbling down!”
The Great Pyramid
It is worth exploring the entire Pyramid as there is a lot of opportunity for treasure, although there are a lot of treasures that require additional battles to obtain. This is also where the player can encounter Canniboxes for the first, which are powerful treasure monsters that can make short work of an unprepared party.
to get to the Magic Key, on the first level of the Pyramid, the party needs to make their way to the upper right-hand part of the map and take the stairs. On the second level, head south until the party reaches a dead end and then travel west until they get to the stairs. Traveling north from the stairs will take the party to a barrier. Behind that barrier is the Magic Key.
The Button Puzzle
There are two treasure boxes and a demonic-looking fellow are hiding behind the barrier. Now there is the matter of getting through. There are four buttons in this room, two of them need to be pressed. Two buttons are in the southeast corner, and the other two are in the southwest. The player can randomly attempt to figure out the right combination through trial and error, but with all the random encounters, walking back and forth between them could be maddening. This is where children’s rhyme comes in handy. Press the right button on the right/east fork and then the left button on the left/west fork. Ignore the two middle buttons. The barrier blocking the treasure will open, and now the player could waltz right in and snatch up the Magic Key.
Ripper of the Rift
At least they could if this was a different version of Dragon Quest III. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has made some changes, one of which is a new boss battle before acquiring the Magic Key. Ripper of the Rift is a fairly tough battle, especially if the player wasn’t expecting a boss fight and walked into the room with a party that was in dire need of healing. Kabuff and Magic Barrier are keys to winning this battle, and it’s advisable to try to target the Khyss to dispatch them, so there are fewer threats to deal with. It’s also best to do a quick round of healing before entering the room, so the first turn isn’t wasted getting the party healthy enough for the battle.
Now that the enemies have been defeated, the player can grab the Magic Key and continue through the Romarian Outpost. It is also not a bad idea to revisit some locations as there may be new treasures available with the new key.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.Story:Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.A fully modernized remake of the original:Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.Immersive world:Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
