Loading screens in-game feature re-created box art of classic video games, such as Wolfenstein 2D, using the game's 2D sprites.

Players can also 'Book' monsters in their in-game Bestiary (requires the player to get it first) by beating them on the head with it repeatedly until the monster gets 'Booked'. Players can choose to create a custom character model using the game's featured 3D sprite editor. Other special items may be obtained through out the game such as Candles, Boomerangs, Bows, and Lanterns. Most of the swords can be customized and leveled up to increase its length, width, strength and more. The player's sword can grow to extraordinary sizes as they progress through the story.

The characters move from screen to screen- battling enemies, solving puzzles, exploring dungeons, and collecting items via gameplay reminiscent of the classic video games of the past. The gameplay in 3D Dot Game Heroes is strongly based on games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras, and is strongly influenced by Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series.

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