Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. Cubed3
    May 21, 2019
    70
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has its rough spots, but it dreamed big. It has much better action in it than most others of its kind, and it won't push players into becoming a murder-hobo. This is Hideaki Itsuno's big Dungeons & Dragon's campaign, and he is the DM. Gransys is a sizeable world with a lot to see and do, and that can now be on the go.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 23, 2019
    70
    Despite borrowing so much from so many different games Capcom’s Western style role-player remains very much its own game – with plenty of interesting ideas of its own.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Apr 22, 2019
    70
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen arrives on Nintendo's portable console, warts and all. It's more than worth playing, if only for the combat alone, and it's one of the best mediocre games ever made. If you long for the feelings of adventure that often only come when imagining a good Dungeons and Dragons campaign, this should be up your alley.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Apr 22, 2019
    70
    The purchase of the Switch version is recommended despite these reservations, especially given the good list price and the prospect of playing it in a portable format. And then, who knows: to relive this adventure could prepare us, sooner or later, on the return of the Arisen ...
  6. IGN Italia
    Apr 22, 2019
    70
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen on Nintendo Switch is not perfect at all but it still has its own charm.
  7. MGG
    May 2, 2019
    67
    Overall, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a good RPG even if it has its share of technical defects. Its universe is coherent and offers a lot of freedom, thanks to an effective combat system: pawns that are one of the best ideas of the game and a huge lifetime. Capcom has been able to pick the right ideas from the Western RPG recipe even if some of J-RPG's mechanics do not work well, especially in the interface or in secondary quests. The Switch port is good, even if some hitches are felt in handheld mode.
  8. Gameblog.fr
    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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  1. Vooks
    Apr 23, 2019
    For those who can look past its quirks, it will be an unforgettable experience. It wears its heart on its sleeve with all the care put into its combat and world landmarks, and with all the unique things it tries. Even some of its flaws can be endearing, like the NPC sound bites that have become memes amongst the fanbase. It’s an experience that has never been replicated since and I can only hope that the team can finally work on a follow-up after all this time.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 122
  3. Negative: 14 out of 122
  1. DevilHunterNero
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    This game is very good for 30 dollars and is also graphically good as wellll
  2. Jrb9207
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    I was on the fence about this game for a bit. i had seen all the hype from everyone on the internet and said there's no way this game is thatI was on the fence about this game for a bit. i had seen all the hype from everyone on the internet and said there's no way this game is that fun....then i played it! yes the game has its problems, and can be a bit janky, but overall i cant stop playing it. the combat is great and the big battles are awesome. and that pawn system is just wonderful! if you were on the fence about this game, i say JUST BUY IT! its $30 and has a ton of content to keep you busy. its worth the money… Full Review »
  3. LRDeez
    May 11, 2019
    10
    Played the game through the night. Next thing i know I'm headed to work. Game is addicting real quick
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