Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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  • Summary: An epitaph speaks of another's demise...

    A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be    An epitaph speaks of another's demise...

    A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be discovered.

    The time to take up arms has come once again. Delve into the isle's depths and uncover its dark secret!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. GameCritics
    Oct 11, 2017
    95
    Dragon’s Dogma isn’t just a fantastic time, full of superb adventuring and uncharacteristically accomplished combat. It’s also one that’s stood up incredibly well over the years, feeling every bit as fresh and unique as when it debuted in the previous generation. It really says something that after hundreds of hours and dozens of completions later, I was more than willing to drop everything and get stuck back in to this remaster. It may have aged a little visually, but its combat and reward-heavy exploration have proven themselves evergreen, standing out from the competition even now.
  2. GamePro Germany
    Oct 8, 2017
    82
    Huge and challenging RPG with a great pawn system, but weaknesses in presentation and technology damage the overall impression.
  3. Vandal
    Oct 2, 2017
    80
    If you haven’t played it yet, this is the best way to play one of the best action RPGs of the last generation in consoles. If you have, you won’t find anything particularly new or exciting here, although it still is very enjoyable.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 2, 2017
    80
    Dragon's Dogma was one of the best action rpg game of the past few years and you should play this remastered if you missed it. Unfortunatly we still have 30 FPS cap to deal with and there aren't any new good reasons for veterans to play this game again.
  5. SpazioGames
    Oct 9, 2017
    80
    Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen is good today as it was back in 2012, as it's still a unique take on the open world action RPG genre. We would have liked some new content and 60 fps, but at a bargain price, it's still recommended.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Oct 6, 2017
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. DualShockers
    Oct 13, 2017
    65
    I hate to sound like I didn’t enjoy my time with the game. There’s a lot to love about Dark Arisen, but it’s hard for me to ignore some of its more glaring issues. If you’re an action RPG fan who has been looking to sink their teeth into a meaty game before the end of the year, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is definitely worth checking out.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
  1. TheUncannyOne
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    600 hours on PS3, let's try for another 600, why not? The game is certainly worth it. Critic reviews be damned, 77 is an absolute crime600 hours on PS3, let's try for another 600, why not? The game is certainly worth it. Critic reviews be damned, 77 is an absolute crime against this legend of a game.… Expand
  2. Uncl3s4mbr
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Mandatory game for the ones like Fantasy RPG. This game has one of the best combat systems I ever seen and became one of my favorite games ofMandatory game for the ones like Fantasy RPG. This game has one of the best combat systems I ever seen and became one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  4. Steyraus
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    I nearly passed on this game a second time when it was released on Ps4. So glad I didn't, what a masterpieces, with so much originality.I nearly passed on this game a second time when it was released on Ps4. So glad I didn't, what a masterpieces, with so much originality. People this is why you get games that all feel the same cause you don't support origin al games like this.… Expand
  5. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    Gameplay : 9 (I like classes, pawns and combat.)
    Story : 8 (Classical fantasy game with chosen one)
    Enemies : 10 ( I really like to slay dragons :))
  6. djwille88
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game! One of my favorite RPG's. The story kinda sucks but the combat is top notch. The addition of BB Island has been one of theFantastic game! One of my favorite RPG's. The story kinda sucks but the combat is top notch. The addition of BB Island has been one of the best expansions ever in any game I've ever owned.… Expand
  7. Ryskim
    Oct 9, 2018
    8
    It's great game. The spellcasting animations are really impressive, the world, the people, the story, the lore, it's all so good andIt's great game. The spellcasting animations are really impressive, the world, the people, the story, the lore, it's all so good and immersive. It needed more variety, maybe mounts and more classes. But other than that this game is really good. It will not disappoint you. It's a game from the previous generation, but with the graphics update for the PS4 it really stands on its own. Enjoy it!… Expand
  8. nksquall
    Jan 18, 2022
    1
    Absolutely boring game that is not worth invested time. Combat is inconsistent, some fights are boringly easy and then all of the sudden a foeAbsolutely boring game that is not worth invested time. Combat is inconsistent, some fights are boringly easy and then all of the sudden a foe that looks exactly the same oneshots you. Quest design is quite tedious, you can spend up to couple hours collecting herbs or 45 wolf tails. The way of telling the story is not immersive at all.
    Better play something else.    … Expand

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