Author Topic: Dragon's Dogma (Read 12731 times)

maxy · « **on:** April 24, 2012, 03:37:44 AM »

~~at the moment just for lesser console owners,~~should be up today for everyone

up on XBL(1.5GB)

Japanese PSN

demo has full english

Momo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:33:32 AM »

downloading it at work as we speak

maxy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:57:47 AM »

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Microsoft will release Chrome Silver, Chrome Red, and Chrome Blue Xbox 360 Wireless Controller SEs on May 24. Priced ¥5,775, the controllers come with a download code for eight special quests in Dragon's Dogma, which sees release on the same day.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:47:12 AM »

Controllers with DLC? $:-\$

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:04:01 AM »

It's two fairly short boss battles. It's kinda hard to get a sense of it because the fights are pretty easy. I mean it seems fun enough but there is so little content in the demo it's hard to say something meaningful.

Momo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:10:07 AM »

Played for the last hour, did both quests. Fun but i'll be waiting for borean impressions before getting it. The lack of multiplayer makes me fucking cringe though, and lol at dat loli creator

maxy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:11:23 AM »

first fight was pretty meh,but second one

me likey

not the best choice for demo,little free roaming would be better

Momo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:19:29 AM »

second one? the flying griffin?

maxy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:23:38 AM »

yeah

one other thing,game tears a lot on 360 if you don't have it set to 1280x720

Momo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:33:15 AM »

Your AI companion fucked up the positioning for the airlaunch a lot there. I had to break out a lamp to fight the boss cause it was getting dark

Momo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 01:01:34 AM »

So I played it again, it gets a bit repetitive after the second play through, but yeah you probably arent supposed to play a demo 4 times

The Sceneman · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2012, 05:56:54 AM »

demo kicked ass, will be getting this at some point

Momo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:21:06 AM »

Bask in my warm green healing glow Sceneman

The Sceneman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:38:17 AM »

Quote from: Momo on April 30, 2012, 06:21:06 AM

Bask in my warm green healing glow Sceneman

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2012, 11:56:41 AM »

Can you turn off the NPC text? They are way too chatty a that window takes up like a fifth of the screen

demi · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2012, 12:00:16 PM »

Yes

I'm going to guess you are one of those people who doesnt browse options before playing

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2012, 02:21:33 PM »

Sho Nuff dont got a lot of time to fuck with that kinda shit

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2012, 10:26:43 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2012, 12:06:38 PM »

Fortus · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2012, 11:51:34 AM »

Quote from: Borys on April 30, 2012, 11:52:55 AM

Pretty mindless demo. I just stood behind the Chimera and slashed it to pieces using the health herbs every once in a while...the Griffin smashed down beyond the demo borders and I said fuck it and turned it off.

Its no Demon's Souls for sure.

I'll agree that the demo was a little underwhelming but I still have the game pre-ordered. "Why?" you ask...well I'll tell you. Sometimes when I see a preview playthrough I just get a 'spider-senses tingling' vibe that captures my attention for a title. It happened with Demon's Souls and Valkyria Chronicles (which I both really, really liked) and out of nowhere for this game when that OXM guy was doing his playthrough. Maybe it will actually suck but since I had $20 credit from Amazon for my XIII-2 preorder I had few qualms about plunking down for this.

magus · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:38:53 AM »

this get released next week? i had no idea

i have absolutely no interess in this game in particular but since this is a capcom game i'm slighty curious about how it turned out

bork · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2012, 09:04:01 AM »

From the IGN review:

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Big fights cause slowdown that can freeze the screen for seconds at a time on the Xbox 360 version. Dragon’s Dogma runs much better on the PlayStation 3 than on the 360, with a smoother frame rate and fewer streaming problems; if the 360 version is your only choice, a hard disk install is mandatory to make the game playable.

Why does it sound like the reviewer didn't play the game installed on 360? Others are saying the frame rate is clearly better on the 360 version (30fps vs. 24fps with drops) too.

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2012, 09:33:00 AM »

IMO, games shouldn't be reviewed from an "installed disc" standpoint. It should be noted if there is a difference, though. So if the IGN reviewer played it without install then it is a legit complaint.

naff · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:44:19 AM »

Just IGN catering to gamings lowest common denominator; poors with an xbox and no hdd to install to.

bork · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2012, 10:04:57 PM »

Nobody else got this today?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2012, 08:12:43 AM »

Momo · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2012, 09:17:19 AM »

Quote from: lyte edge on May 22, 2012, 10:04:57 PM

Nobody else got this today?

Heard some very favorable things from my favorite reviewer, but Diablo still has me in its grips

bork · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2012, 09:23:49 AM »

It's pretty fun -looks like ass in spots and would greatly benefit from a PC release, but who knows with Capcom- but it really should not be compared to Skyrim. The game feels more like an open-world Monster Hunter crossed with Dark Souls.

Fortus · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:11:36 AM »

I got it yesterday. Definately has its flaws but damn if it isn't compelling. Really lost track of time playing it. Hopefully it does well enough to warrant a sequel that smooths the rough edges

bork · « **Reply #29 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:29:35 PM »

The main menu music is so bad it's good!

J-BUTT ROCK!

Bebpo · « **Reply #30 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:33:20 PM »

So Capcom makes PC versions of almost all of their other MT Framework games (SF4, RE5, DR2, LP1/2) yet the one that would benefit the most from a PC version is not getting one? Bleh.

Fortus · « **Reply #31 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:29:15 PM »

Quote from: Borys on May 23, 2012, 02:54:01 PM

Hey Fortus when you beat it please post the time it took you, thanks.

I'm probably not a good gauge on play length. If I like a game I tend to dick around A LOT exploring nooks and crannies which means whatever time the "average" player takes to finish something I usually end up doubling it. Also I restarted once and am thinking about restarting again because you can trigger main story events which sort of sweep you forward and make some of the quests you had impossible to finish. What I can say is that it looks like I'll be playing this for quite a while as it has NG+ and three different starting classes to playthrough as

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #32 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:05:07 PM »

this looks pretty cool but i dont want to be burned like I was with kingdoms of amalur with a fantasy game with "cool combat" :'(

Bebpo · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:05:57 PM »

I'm a little curious about this game since all of Capcom's internal staff has been making it for years and in the past I have liked internal Capcom games. The fact that it's SP only though turns me off a lot because I've tried Monster Hunter SP and it was really boring.

But then I heard it's sort of like Dark Souls and DS single player is utterly engrossing and amazing. But I also heard the combat and balancing and atmosphere aren't as good as DS.

How does the game differ from SP Monster Hunter?

I'll probably grab this (and Asura's Wrath) when it drops in price since there's no PC version.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:06:29 PM »

bebpo watch this this gives a p good idea

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragons-dogma/17-5996/

FatalT · « **Reply #35 on:** May 24, 2012, 01:53:44 AM »

I rented this for 360 and it's pretty awesome! IT reminds me of Demon/Dark Souls in a way.

Basically it's "multiplayer" in the sense that you summon the characters of other players and they act as NPC teammates in your game with their gear and skills. You don't actually play side-by-side, you just use their dudes.

bork · « **Reply #36 on:** May 24, 2012, 09:48:56 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 23, 2012, 06:05:57 PM

But then I heard it's sort of like Dark Souls and DS single player is utterly engrossing and amazing. But I also heard the combat and balancing and atmosphere aren't as good as DS.
How does the game differ from SP Monster Hunter?

Dragon's Dogma was designed as a single player game. While some elements of the game feel like Monster Hunter, the two do not play the same and DD is an open-world action/adventure game. You're not wandering around barren areas looking for one monster...you're in a huge world with towns and dungeons and the like, and there's enemy encounters all over the place.

I would say that it does feel like a more-accessible version of Dark Souls. Combat is much smoother (I love how quickly you can transition between the multiple attack stances and melee/ranged weapons) and faster in comparison, but DD also feels a lot easier to me so far.

Also I don't think that DD should be compared to games like SKyrim. Yes, they're both open-world fantasy RPGs, but the game play is completely different and DD has far less of a story focus...it's all about the action.

Fortus · « **Reply #37 on:** June 03, 2012, 07:46:51 PM »

Well. I've been playing this pretty much non-stop since it arrived. I have well over 100 hours logged and still haven't "finished" the game. Don't want to spoiler things but it seems the choice I made when finally facing the Dragon (he offers you two options...or at least he offered my toon two options, might be different depending on how you play things) has some consequences that need to be addressed. Not going to "hype" the game but I definately recommend it

bork · « **Reply #38 on:** June 03, 2012, 07:52:06 PM »

Been having a lot of fun with it too, but playing it very slowly. Will take me months to complete.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #39 on:** June 19, 2012, 08:57:32 PM »

Went and picked up Dragon's Dogma today. So far it's basically just pure crack cocaine shot right into my veins.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #40 on:** June 19, 2012, 08:58:12 PM »

does it play like a japanese skyrim

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on June 19, 2012, 08:58:12 PM

does it play like a japanese skyrim

Well, it's like EuroJank RPG + Dark Souls + Skyrim. If you're the sort of person who flips out over the latest Bethesda RPG, buys EuroJank RPGs at full price despite poor reviews, and thought Dark Souls was one of the greatest games of the generation, then Dragon's Dogma is a game you want to have in your collection.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #42 on:** June 19, 2012, 11:16:50 PM »

skeeeeeeeeeeeeet

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will wait for price drop

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #43 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:00:04 AM »

A lot of games released this generation aren't worth full price, but Dragon's Dogma certainly is.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #44 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:01:21 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on June 19, 2012, 08:57:32 PM

Went and picked up Dragon's Dogma today. So far it's basically just pure crack cocaine shot right into my veins.

Damian79 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:04:24 AM »

I just didnt like this game. It just didnt click with me.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:07:25 AM »

I didn't hate the demo, but it didn't leave me feeling assured. However I'll trust Rumbler on this.

(I trust anyone capable of appreciating the Soul series without the trending overzealousness)

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #47 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:14:46 AM »

Here's what I like:

-Huge world to explore, lots of little areas to find
-Good sense of scale in the environment [some places look HUGE]
-Lots of equipment and equipment upgrading
-Lots of quests to do
-Pawn system is a nice touch
-Combat is fluid and fast-paced
-Game looks nice, graphics aren't the best ever but it's supported by some good design
-Doesn't try to force too much story and too many cutscenes
-No enemy scaling, so you can stumble on an area where you will get totally slaughtered if you're not careful

Here's what I don't like:

-Some enemies just aren't very fun to fight
-Enemy variety feels kinda limited
-Camera gets in the sometimes

For me, this is absolutely my favorite kind of game and something that I can probably sink 50+ hours into easily.

demi · « **Reply #48 on:** June 20, 2012, 12:19:37 AM »

I called this shit when the demo came out too, demo had me hyped. Glad to see my taste remains unfaltered.

Third · « **Reply #49 on:** June 20, 2012, 06:30:49 AM »

I like it, but it has many flaws. But I somehow just can't stop playing it. Already spent almost 50 hours with this game.
Spent probably 10 hours just traveling from A to B. Traveling is such a pain sometimes. You can only teleport back to the main city. You'll have to revisit all the other places on foot. And teleporting is fucking expensive too. I've read that you can buy portcrystal landmarks in NG+. But that's too late. And they seem to co 200k gold a piece. $:-\$

The game somehow feels unfinished. It's pretty bare bones. But it still mananges to be good.

What I'd like to see in the sequel:

- Better fast travel mechanism
- Better menu. The current one is pretty messy.
- Better quest menu. It's not always clear if the current quest you're doing is a main quest or a sidequest.
- The worldmap is pretty huge. But there's no variety. I want to see more variety in the environments.
- Weather system. It's always summer in the game.
- More enemy variety
- Better system for searching specific pawns
- A better told story. It can compliment the game universe. Games such as Nier or Drakegard had some really weird and obscure stories. Those stories made the whole gameworld pretty interesting. DG lacks any of that.

I like the graphics. The game can look pretty stunning at times. Especially dungeons. The lighting is pretty good.
The difficulty is acceptable. You're just probably using the wrong vocataion or wrong pawns if you suck at this. I personally keep my pawns balanced.

My team:

I went from Fighter>>>>Assassin>>>>>Mystic Knight. I think I'm keeping Mystic for now. I like the melee/magic combo.
Main pawn is a sorcerer
Mage Pawn for curing and positive buffs
and another sorcerer pawn with different skill tree for extra damage

Basically a sorcerer team. I've breezed through the game with this set up. Finished the game at lvl 46.

After finishing the game:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

There's this post game stuff you can do. The Everfall is slaying me right now. Need to level up real bad. So addictive

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And they need get rid of the annoying NPC repeat quotes. Shopping can be a hell sometimes. I'm looking at you, weapon smith in Gran Soren.

bork · « **Reply #50 on:** June 20, 2012, 09:03:02 AM »

Been using the archer/ranger class, but thinking of switching to mystic knight.

I like that the enemy levels don't scale. Makes exploring feel more fun and dangerous at times. Have stumbled upon some crazy areas that I look forward to returning to later on.

Small hint for those just starting out: There's a shortcut to the Shadow Fort directly west of the main city on the map. You go through mines to get there and there are enemies inside -including some that you probably want to run right past when you're first starting out- but it's much faster than the long way, which is also filled with some nasty enemies. I saw a dragon walking around near the fort.

Quote from: Great Rumbler on June 20, 2012, 12:14:46 AM

-Enemy variety feels kinda limited

You'll encounter a larger variety of enemies as you get further into the game.

Third · « **Reply #51 on:** June 23, 2012, 08:59:21 AM »

Finished it today. Also beat the hardest optional boss in the game. Took me 59 hours to beat the game, that's including post game. But I didn't do all the sedequests.

Wanted to start a New Game+. But unlike Demon's and Dark Souls, the game doesn't scale the difficulty. So I'll have to play the whole game overlevelled. LAME. Not really interested in that.

But yeah, it was a fun ride.

Akala · « **Reply #52 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:05:30 PM »

Bought on a whim last night so should be 30 bux this week lol.

chronovore · « **Reply #53 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Akala on June 24, 2012, 11:05:30 PM

Bought on a whim last night so should be 30 bux this week lol.

Yeah, that's kind of questionable timing. You KNOW this is going to be cheap mucho mas pronto.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #54 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:17:44 PM »

It's one of the few games that's actually WORTH full price, so don't feel bad.

chronovore · « **Reply #55 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:20:19 PM »

Yeah, if it's any consolation, Akala, you will be partially responsible for any chances of a sequel happening.

Akala · « **Reply #56 on:** June 27, 2012, 10:58:44 AM »

Digging the game, although it has some problems. Kinda like demons souls where the systems are either explained poorly or not at all. There is a lot of meat to the game apparently. Graphically it's a total mixed bag.

A Japanese take on the euro jank rpg is a pretty good description.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #57 on:** June 27, 2012, 11:34:18 AM »

Dragon's Dogma is one game that desperately NEEDS a sequel. Some games, like Bioshock or Mirror's Edge, are perfectly fine as stand-alone experiences, but DD could just be so much better if some things were smoothed out and expanded on.

Third · « **Reply #58 on:** June 27, 2012, 02:38:03 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on June 27, 2012, 11:34:18 AM

Dragon's Dogma is one game that desperately NEEDS a sequel. Some games, like Bioshock or Mirror's Edge, are perfectly fine as stand-alone experiences, but DD could just be so much better if some things were smoothed out and expanded on.

I totally agree. The fanchise has a lot of potential.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #59 on:** June 27, 2012, 04:21:06 PM »

With the money Capcom had to throw at it I'd be really surprised if they don't reuse/harvest assets to create at least 1-2 games. They already stated they want to turn it into a franchise (i.e. we want to recoup losses), and I can totally see them releasing Dragon Dogma G (or something of the like) in a year. Handheld ports would be sweet as well.

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