Dragon's Dogma Online - First Trailer Released

Originally Posted by Aubrielle
How did I miss-

Seriously? Nothing on the level of Bioware, of course.



I'm going on about Dragon's Dogma, because I would like other developers to take after the best aspects of the game. Instead, it seems Capcom takes after the worst… F2P MMO with microtransactions. I'm not touching this on principle.

Any ideas if a PC or PS4 port is incoming? based on what you guys said I really want to give it go but I don't have Xbox360 or PS3

Originally Posted by Mr Smiley
However, I don't care all that much about combat. I play mostly for exploration and immersion, and the game delivers in spades. There are moments of tension, excitement and wonder such as I haven't experienced since Ultima Underworld. Setting off into unknown territory really feels like an adventure. And the darkness is dark in this game. You really need the lantern to see where you are going.

Exploration is also one of my favourite parts of the game. In most games, exploration basically just comes down to moving forward and see what you run into. As I see it, the excitement is all about what you may find, whereas in this game moving into unknown territory is exciting in an of itself.

When I played, I found myself approaching exploration more like planning expeditions into the unknown. I was looking at distances, how far I could go during the day, setting out early in the morning and trying to get there before nightfall, cause the game gets considerably harder (and darker) during the night. You might be jumped by a group of nightly beasts and die, or you may end up defeating them and then feel a genuine sense of achievement when you make it to your destination. It's just really cool and I wish more games would handle exploration like this.

Originally Posted by lostforever
Any ideas if a PC or PS4 port is incoming? based on what you guys said I really want to give it go but I don't have Xbox360 or PS3

It was originally released in 2012, so I think a PC release is highly unlikely at this point.

Originally Posted by Steinawarjar
Exploration is also one of my favourite parts of the game. In most games, exploration basically just comes down to moving forward and see what you run into. As I see it, the excitement is all about what you may find, whereas in this game moving into unknown territory is exciting in an of itself.

When I played, I found myself approaching exploration more like planning expeditions into the unknown.

Yep. You speak the truth. I also LOVED gearing up for questing. I'd go pick my pawns, give them a pep talk, give them all the right gear, and then go out questing into the unknown. It is this feeling that no other games has quite captured. Another reason Dragon's Dogma is one of the best games ever.

Originally Posted by Steinawarjar
When I played, I found myself approaching exploration more like planning expeditions into the unknown. I was looking at distances, how far I could go during the day, setting out early in the morning and trying to get there before nightfall, cause the game gets considerably harder (and darker) during the night. You might be jumped by a group of nightly beasts and die, or you may end up defeating them and then feel a genuine sense of achievement when you make it to your destination. It's just really cool and I wish more games would handle exploration like this.

Sounds exceptionally good, I'd have to say. Found it for €11, so needless to say I ordered it and it's on its way.
Might try it next, after I finish the Witcher 2 again on the other path.

Originally Posted by JDR13
It was originally released in 2012, so I think a PC release is highly unlikely at this point.

Not necessarily, I mean…Valkyria Chronicles is from, what, 2008? And it just came out for PC a couple months ago? There's always hope.

Is this game pretty easy to pick up and put down or will it require more time and commitment.

I'd like to give it a go but right now my schedule will require I take extended breaks of a week or 2 at a time.

I don't want to start it if it's something I'll feel lost in after a long break and end up starting over.

Originally Posted by sakichop
Is this game pretty easy to pick up and put down or will it require more time and commitment.

It is pretty easy to pick up and down. The story is fairly straightforward until the really cool stuff at the end. This isn't a 40-hour-story RPG. Rather, it is an open-exploration style, so you can stop and start without much trouble.

Originally Posted by Brumbek
It is pretty easy to pick up and down. The story is fairly straightforward until the really cool stuff at the end. This isn't a 40-hour-story RPG. Rather, it is an open-exploration style, so you can stop and start without much trouble.

Good to hear. I went ahead and picked it up and put 3 hours into it. Seems like there's quite a bit to learn which I like. I also like the pawn system which I thought to be a negative when I first heard about it.

The first 3 hours have been quite enjoyable and I look forward to finding out more about how the game works. Much better first impression than DAI.

My only negatives would be that it doesn't have a lock on feature like dark souls which makes controlling it a bit harder and now it's going to be harder to go to work.

This may be the first console game I finish since the NES, but I won't get to ahead of myself it's still early in the game and I have to play the whole thing with a controller. Which I'm sure most of you know is not my thing.

Definitely makes me interested in the PC version even if I'm not keen on F2P.

Originally Posted by sakichop
My only negatives would be that it doesn't have a lock on feature like dark souls which makes controlling it a bit harder and now it's going to be harder to go to work.

Stick with it. You'll get used to it. I personally like not having lock-on because it forces you to actually fight and aim precisely. Souls, for all the talk of how hard it is, had some really easy fights if you locked-on and circle-strafed. The joy is in playing for yourself, not having auto-aim. (My opinion.)

I'd encourage you to at least finish the main story. The end story reveals are so worth it.

The game had more information released from Capcom.

Link - http://www.dualshockers.com/2015/02/…side-of-japan/

Sounds very interesting, I am also hoping for a PC release!

All this talk made me go back and play some Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen. My 220 hour game still doesn't have a full set of Oblivion Armor. So I went back to dungeon delving. This game is seriously the best ever. The Dark Arisen dungeon may be my favorite dungeon of all time. Diablo-like loot creates an addictive quality. The combat in the dungeon is off the charts. Even at max level the challenge is very real.

Guys, did I mention I think DD Dark Arisen may in fact be the greatest video game ever made?

Originally Posted by Brumbek
All this talk made me go back and play some Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen. My 220 hour game still doesn't have a full set of Oblivion Armor. So I went back to dungeon delving. This game is seriously the best ever. The Dark Arisen dungeon may be my favorite dungeon of all time. Diablo-like loot creates an addictive quality. The combat in the dungeon is off the charts. Even at max level the challenge is very real.

Guys, did I mention I think DD Dark Arisen may in fact be the greatest video game ever made?

Now I really really hope there'll be a PC version!!!

Originally Posted by Brumbek
All this talk made me go back and play some Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen. My 220 hour game still doesn't have a full set of Oblivion Armor. So I went back to dungeon delving. This game is seriously the best ever. The Dark Arisen dungeon may be my favorite dungeon of all time. Diablo-like loot creates an addictive quality. The combat in the dungeon is off the charts. Even at max level the challenge is very real.

Guys, did I mention I think DD Dark Arisen may in fact be the greatest video game ever made?

Hehe. Coincidentally I just got an email that my X360 disc shipped, so woohoo. With all the praise, I'm starting to look forward to give it a spin.

Originally Posted by wiretripped
Hehe. Coincidentally I just got an email that my X360 disc shipped, so woohoo. With all the praise, I'm starting to look forward to give it a spin.

Awesome! There is such a vast, amazing world just waiting for you to discover. Just remember the game doesn't cater to your every whim. It doesn't let you win just by haphazardly playing. Rather, it asks you to study and experiment (change classes often to try new things) and take your time. In short, it requires you to think and plan your questing. If you find yourself getting mauled…go elsewhere.

Also, SAVE OFTEN. Press Start, pick Save/Quit, and Save and Continue. Do this before dangerous places. OFTEN.

Sounds like my kind of game.

Too bad about there not being a PC version. It looks good to me, too.

Yeah, but my gut feeling tells me a PC port will come eventually. Wishful thinking, maybe.