Capcom craft a fascinating action RPG where lively pawns become valuable companions and oversized bosses are climbed like Shadow of the Colossus giants. Nights are terrifying and the bestiary stays memorable from start to finish.
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Category
Action RPG1 player18+
Description
Action RPG by Capcom, May 2012. The Arisen, a mysteriously Dragon-chosen adventurer, explores the vast kingdom of Gransys to hunt the dragon who stole his heart. Dynamic real-time combat allowing grappling of monstrous bosses to reach their weak points, customisable AI Pawn companions and impressive open world. One of Capcom's finest action RPGs.
Dragon's Dogma review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gransys invites you to scale colossi and strike their weak points, yet its true generosity lies in exploration: torchless nights where roads turn perilous, far-flung dungeons, and Pawns to recruit for your expeditions. Mastering every vocation, hunting chimeras and preparing each sortie all take time, and it is exactly this demanding, open-ended journey that earned it cult standing.
An open world action RPG from Capcom, Dragon's Dogma stands out for its snappy combat where you climb onto giant creatures to strike their weak points, and for its Pawn system, AI controlled companions shared online. The combat feel, the freedom of exploration and the harsh heroic fantasy mood make it a singular, endearing work. The slightly empty world and back and forth weigh on it. A striking title for fans of demanding action RPGs and epic hunts.
