Class of Heroes 3: Remaster

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster represents a small piece of dungeon crawler history that has finally made it to our shores. Mostly recommended to the most nostalgic enthusiasts.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster is a good dungeon RPG filled with options for the fans who are more dedicated to the genre. The experience still has details that may annoy those looking for a more comfortable experience, but it's a welcome option on the Switch.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster is the improvement of a genre that Acquire helped build throughout all these years.

An incredibly deep and rewarding dungeon crawler for fans of the subgenre, but possibly a bit inaccessible for anyone not already a fan

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster is the kind of repetitive, dense, and often punishing dungeon-crawler that won't be for everyone. For the people who enjoy that kind of experience, though, it's a must-play blast from the past.

Class of Heroes 3 is a curious relic: part love letter to classic dungeon crawlers, part frustrating reminder of how far the genre has come. Its charming art, rocking battle themes, and customisable teams are offset by stiff character portraits, clumsy movement, punishing restarts, and quest design that borders on opaque. For seasoned JRPG fans who relish grind, strategy, and a taste of Japanese gaming history, this remaster is worth a cautious enrolment. For newcomers or those expecting modern conveniences, consider auditing rather than committing to a full-time schedule.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster doesn't feel like a modern dungeon crawler, and it's old school difficulty and grindy gameplay will put many off.

After spending time with Class of Heroes 3 Remastered, I’m glad it finally made its way west. It’s not a game I’d recommend to everyone, it’s too niche, too old-school, and too willing to let players flounder without guidance. But if you already love this style of dungeon crawler, or if you’re a fan of series like Etrian Odyssey, there’s a lot to dig into here. The customization is top-notch, the relationship system adds depth, and once the story picks up, it becomes surprisingly engaging.

The systems of Class of Heroes 3 Remaster are some of the most thought through in the genre. The classes are creative and diverse, and there is always a new reward around the corner. However, the early game feels like an early Etrian Odyssey game, while the rest of the main game feels like a more recent Etrian Odyssey game on picnic mode. While neither is bad, those who enjoy the latter would have already been thrown off by the former, and those who want the former will be bored by the latter. In addition to this, the poor translation makes it difficult to recommend it to people who are not massive fans of the genre, and even then, the easy difficulty level will likely make it a bad match for those players as well. For dungeon exploration alone and tinkering with menus, Class of Heroes 3 Remaster is one of the best in class. However, none of the menu tinkering truly matters in terms of actually beating the game.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster has a lot to offer for those who love to min/max, but limited social options, a steep learning curve and a harsh difficulty hamper the initial experience.