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Dragon's Dogma 2
Action
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Developers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release Date: Mar 21, 2024
Price (USD): $69.99
Current Players: 1.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(67%)
combat system
graphics
character customization
pawn system
world design
pawn interaction
exploration dynamics
hand-holding
performance issues
story depth
enemy variety
fast travel
The general sentiment around Dragon's Dogma 2 is mixed. Players commend the game's engaging combat system, expansive world, and detailed character creation while also acknowledging the limitations in story depth, lack of quest variety, and the technical performance issues that plague the experience. While it caters to a niche audience, the open-world exploration dynamics and pawn system receive a thumbs-up from dedicated fans. Even with its shortcomings, some still find it a worthy successor to the first game.

Positive Points

  • The game features a highly engaging and dynamic combat system praised by many reviewers for its fluidity and fun, with players appreciating the ability to climb and grapple large monsters.
  • Graphics and world design are frequently highlighted as visually stunning and beautiful, adding to the immersive experience for many players.
  • Class variety and character customization options are vast, allowing players to create unique characters and pawns that suit their playstyle.
  • The pawn system is regarded as a unique and enjoyable feature, offering players a chance to interact with AI companions that can learn and adapt from experiences.

    • Negative Points

  • Several reviewers mentioned significant performance issues, including frame rate drops, crashes, and poor optimization, even on high-end PCs.
  • The story is often described as vague, confusing, or lacking depth, with numerous players feeling it fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
  • Repetitive enemy encounters and missions were common criticisms, with players noting a lack of variety in enemies and tedious fetch quests.
  • Critics highlight the limited fast travel options as a frustrating aspect of the game, especially given the size of the map.

    • Mixed Points

  • Some players appreciate the unique pawn interaction and related quest dynamics, while others find the pawn AI frustrating and unhelpful in critical moments.
  • The game's lack of hand-holding and reliance on player exploration was seen as both a positive challenging feature and a source of confusion for players.

    • Common Themes

  • The compelling combat system, praised for its fluid mechanics and engaging monster battles, is a standout feature.
  • Poor optimization with frequent frame rate issues is a consistent complaint across many reviews.
  • Despite having high visual fidelity and character customization, the game’s story and quest design often leave players wanting more substance and variety.
  • Players are divided on the basic gameplay loop of exploration without much guidance—some view this as rewarding, while others find it overly obtuse.
    • Updated 6/6/2025, 12:02:27 AM UTC
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