Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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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
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  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 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 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… Expand
  3. JorganBigs
    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. 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.
  4. RedRice
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    The next greatest port right up there with Darksiders. The game itself is a well-balanced open world fantasy RPG with addictive combat. No exaggeration, it's a steal for $30.
  5. DrChocolate
    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 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.
  6. RavenWraith
    May 12, 2020
    8
    This game is middle ground for me. It’s only $30 though and it is worth every penny of $30.
  7. Dynexicon27
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    This game is so much fun. I am just so addicted to the action and story. And so much customization! What a time to be alive and gaming with this being on a handheld
  8. 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
  9. Arigoki
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    About week ago I was sure that Darksiders on Switch are my best Switch game and best port of a game at the same time. I was so wrong. Dragon's Dogma took the crown with a huge success! Honestly I don't know what more to say about the game, except that I can't understand how it can run on Switch so fluent! No bugs, great graphic, short loadings, great controlling - all works flawlessly. AndAbout week ago I was sure that Darksiders on Switch are my best Switch game and best port of a game at the same time. I was so wrong. Dragon's Dogma took the crown with a huge success! Honestly I don't know what more to say about the game, except that I can't understand how it can run on Switch so fluent! No bugs, great graphic, short loadings, great controlling - all works flawlessly. And the price! For crying out loud, what more do you want? Totally amazed with it. It's a definitive must have on Switch.… Expand
  10. saxo27
    Jul 12, 2019
    8
    Fun game. But very overrated. Pawns are ok, good for healing and tanking. No story, just something to provide a sense of why your character exists. Open world is small and seems big because you walk everywhere...and you will tread the same roads and areas many times as quests recycle locations. Best part of the game is the 'post game" and DLC. DLC feels like the game Capcom wanted :-) aFun game. But very overrated. Pawns are ok, good for healing and tanking. No story, just something to provide a sense of why your character exists. Open world is small and seems big because you walk everywhere...and you will tread the same roads and areas many times as quests recycle locations. Best part of the game is the 'post game" and DLC. DLC feels like the game Capcom wanted :-) a western style monster Hunter. I really enjoyed the post game and DLC.… Expand
  11. JayDarbz
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    WOW I've got this on 360/ps4 and Xbox one and bought it for the switch lite and its basically exactly the same as the Xbox one/p4 versions! I'm at everfall now and experienced not 1 issue or bug! Or frame drop
  12. Sunshadow87
    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 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    RPG 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).    … Expand
  13. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    I already played this game on the Xbox 360 but the switch really does improve it more. The game is very fun and has my favorite mechanic in terms of action-adventure games where you can climb all the enemies and it widely affects how you play against enemies, it's unique to this game. The game sadly is still affected by its rushed state back in the Xbox 360 but the dark arisen contentI already played this game on the Xbox 360 but the switch really does improve it more. The game is very fun and has my favorite mechanic in terms of action-adventure games where you can climb all the enemies and it widely affects how you play against enemies, it's unique to this game. The game sadly is still affected by its rushed state back in the Xbox 360 but the dark arisen content compensates for that.

    Hopefully, the second game really builds into this because it can be one of the greatest action-adventure games with just a little more proper care and time.    … Expand
  14. uwayxd
    May 30, 2020
    10
    muy buen juego su jugabilidad unica deberian crear dragon dogma 2 las batallas con monstruos grandes en el cual puedes escalarlos su sistemade vocaciones las historia con un giro inesperado
  15. Zarmorox
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Played it several houndred hours by now. It has very good gameplay, pawnsystem is very unique and fun way to implement some sort of multiplayer mechanic. The story is also very interesting but it is served in a way that might make it look bad. Overall its a very enjoyable game to play and worth getting.
  16. Tribalord
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most fluid games on switchlite. Excellent combat. The gameplay is awesome… Expand
  17. Legrand
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de RPG que he jugado en los últimos años sin duda una compra obligada

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#13 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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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
  1. GameCritics
    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.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 3, 2019
    80
    Dragon’s Dogma is one of Capcom’s most ambitious RPGs and it’s Switch version also impresses. It’s a great title to be played on the go, especially because the whole adventure can take up to dozens of hours.
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  3. 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.
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