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  • Summary: An epitaph speaks of another's demise...

    A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be
    An epitaph speaks of another's demise...

    A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be discovered.

    The time to take up arms has come once again. Delve into the isle's depths and uncover its dark secret!
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Apr 24, 2019
    91
    In a nutshell the quality of a port we got with Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen on the Switch is very much what fans could hope for. The whole game is here and plays great and for $30 is a steal even today because of the quality hours of content here. For those looking to revisit the game they will be happy with Capcom’s effort and those looking for a world to rival the playtime of their biggest Switch selection will find a very fun and rewarding gem they can dig into.
  2. Jun 21, 2019
    85
    Even though the spectacular combat in Dragon’s Dogma makes it seem like a successor to other Capcom fantasy beat-em-ups, the depth of its world design and surprising story twists make it one of the more fascinating games of its era. With a fantastic port for the Switch audience, it’s as if Capcom made a deal with a dragon and somehow came out the winner.
  3. Apr 29, 2019
    81
    If you liked the game in one of its previous releases, you’ll like it here as well. If you didn’t, well, the portability of the Switch might help, but if not, there’s no reason to look at the Switch version any closer. Many would agree that this is one of the best open world RPGs in the last several years, so if you haven’t played it yet, this at least gives you another reminder to consider moving it to the top of your backlog.
  4. Apr 22, 2019
    80
    There’s no denying that it is rough in parts and really could have done with a full remaster rather than a straight re-release, but Dragon’s Dogma nonetheless remains a fantastically gripping role-playing experience t hat manages to straddle the divide between exhilarating real-time action and stat-based adventuring.
  5. Apr 29, 2019
    80
    I’d even go so far as to say that it feels like the definitive version. It doesn’t add anything to the base game besides the expansions and DLC elements that were already there on other consoles, but it’s still worth picking up if you’ve never hunted a Cockatrice in Gransys before.
  6. 80
    Before playing it on Switch, I always understood Dragon’s Dogma as one of the most underrated RPGs around. Having played it now, I really hope it doesn’t get overshadowed by the big RPGs, whether ports or original content, that are coming out around it. Dark Arisen has some of the most unique systems in modern RPGs, and great combat to go along with it. It’s a great adventure, and if they can improve the loads after the inns it’ll be essential.
  7. Apr 22, 2019
    60
    It's always a nice feeling to wander across the vast plains and the ominous dungeons of Gransys during a large amount of hours, for the first time on a portable device here. Sadly, the low visuals and the technical issues of the handheld mode are kind of a bummer, the TV experience being as enjoyable as the previous editions of the game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Apr 28, 2019
    10
    This game is very good for 30 dollars and is also graphically good as wellll
  2. May 13, 2019
    10
    For the price, this classic is a steal. Played it on PS3 originally, and got the HD remaster on PC. Glad to have this on my Switch. Great forFor the price, this classic is a steal. Played it on PS3 originally, and got the HD remaster on PC. Glad to have this on my Switch. Great for all RPG fans and even Monster Hunter fans (because of how you have to approach and prepare for boss fights). No performance problems on my side. Highly recommended. Expand
  3. May 1, 2019
    10
    This is one of the finest games ever made. If you consider yourself a fan of Action-RPG's, you absolutely owe it to yourself to buy this game.This is one of the finest games ever made. If you consider yourself a fan of Action-RPG's, you absolutely owe it to yourself to buy this game. Its combat is second-to-none and it has incredible depth.

    It takes place in a huge open-world to explore as well. The game is nothing short of fantastic and you owe it to yourself to buy it. The ending is also amazing.
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  4. Jun 15, 2021
    8
    RPG de acción estilo occidental, pero creado por japoneses. El juego esta en la línea de Skyrim o The Witcher, pero con sus característicasRPG de acción estilo occidental, pero creado por japoneses. El juego esta en la línea de Skyrim o The Witcher, pero con sus características propias. Considero el juego por debajo de estos aunque no en todos sus aspectos.
    Aquello en lo que mas destaca dragon dogma es la historia y el lore del mundo, completamente diferente de otras fantasías medievales que han hecho los autores. La historia tiene varios giros argumentales, algunos se ven venir, otros sorprenden y mucho.
    El punto más débil del juego es un punto de diseño... que enlaza directamente con algunos de los giros argumentales de la historia, pudiendo bloquear completamente contenido (aunque el juego te incita a rejugarlo con su particular juego nuevo +). Claro, esto esta realizado de tal manera que es un punto débil, y a favor al mismo tiempo... y por el cual recomiendo jugar completamente sin guía las partes finales del juego para no romper la sorpresa. El problema es que de cara a esta rejugabilidad, el combate puede hacerse pesado cuando tu personaje es poderoso y conoces las mecánicas de los enemigos (cosa importante para derrotarlos, ya que no basta con subir niveles).
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  5. May 12, 2020
    8
    This game is middle ground for me. It’s only $30 though and it is worth every penny of $30.
  6. Mar 19, 2021
    7
    Its aight, I'm spoiled by the combat in darksouls on switch, which I'd reccomend over this without a second thought. Best part is youIts aight, I'm spoiled by the combat in darksouls on switch, which I'd reccomend over this without a second thought. Best part is you basically can pimp out your braindead sub-normal lil helper dunce(pawns). But really it's ok if you are an old fan, someone who missed it back then like me and wanted to see if itd scratch that darksouls itch once u played it to death, or just want a big, albeit dimwitted game to get lost into. Over all. Play darksouls instead. Even skyrim prolly. But not a bad choice. On sale for 15 bucks alot wait for that. Expand
  7. Jun 29, 2022
    0
    this game is a complete joke. why the gameplay is so boring like these. feels so empty sometimes

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