Dragon's Dogma 2 is a merciless but rewarding journey

The moment I knew Dragon's Dogma 2 was something special was also the moment I realized it was not for everyone. I was on my way to an objective through a forest when I encountered a few goblins. No big deal. I had dealt with them easily before, and this time should be no different. However, when a random Griffin decided to swoop in, the situation became a bit more complicated. After minutes of chipping away at its health, I was clinging to its back when it decided to simply fly away. I hung on as long as my stamina would last but eventually was forced to fall to my death, undoing all the progress I had made up to that point.

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These are the kinds of stories Dragon's Dogma 2 will deliver. Emergent, non-scripted interactions that happen naturally in the world are abundant and worthy of sharing with your friends like old war stories. However, that random nature, combined with some janky systems and old-school design philosophies, may turn some people off. This is a game for the most dedicated role players who are ready to fully invest themselves in the world and systems on offer. If you're ready to make that investment, Dragon's Dogma's sequel will not disappoint.

Dragon's Dogma 2

Become the Arisen and embark on a dangerous journey filled with monsters and men to hunt down the dragon that stole your heart.

Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Xbox Seires X, PC Released March 22, 2024 Developer(s) Capcom Genre(s) Open-World, RPG Prequel Dragon's Dogma $69 at AmazonSee at PlayStationSee at XboxSee at Steam

Reclaim your heart

And summon Pawns

The premise of Dragon's Dogma 2 is simple, but narrative and mechanical complexities are quickly laid upon you. Early on, you discover that your created character is a figure known as the Arisen. This is the one person in the land who has their heart taken by a dragon, does not age, and is able to control a group of beings called Pawns. Most importantly, the Arisen is also meant to be the one true ruler of Vermund, yet someone has already claimed to be the Arisen.

Weaving in geopolitical intrigue,