![]() ![]() If you’ve played Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen to death elsewhere, this Switch port obviously isn’t going to offer you anything new. Saving the game is a doddle, after all, and most journeys at least reward your effort with loot and experience. Still, they don’t hurt the experience too much. A poor fast-travel system is another, resulting in many arduous journeys having to be made on foot. An erratic difficulty level is one of them, forcing you to save the game on a regular basis in case you come up against an enemy that unexpectedly makes short work of your party. Only issues that have existed ever since the first release of Dragon’s Dogma let the game down once again. It doesn’t get in the way of you enjoying the game, and performance is great whether you play in docked mode or not. The main thing that’s noticeable is the reduced draw distance for certain objects in the game’s environments. Its visuals have been reigned in a little compared to the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions of the game though, which is understandable. ![]() You can easily lose hundreds of hours to it. Nothing has been cut, meaning it’s just as expansive as ever. This Switch port of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is on par with other versions in terms of content and features. That being said, those who choose magic can pivot more towards melee later in the game, allowing them to cover all bases. It’s still engaging and exciting, but give me a sword and shield or give me death. Those who opt for ranged or magic-based builds will instead find themselves in more of a support role, buffing their allies and assisting them from a distance. Given that many of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen‘s strongest foes are gargantuan in size, it’s an ability that comes in very handy. You can grab onto enemies, too, enabling you to clamber around them to reach their weakspots. ![]() You can make use of both light and strong attacks, and can unlock a wide range of combat abilities that can be easily accessed in battle to form damaging combos. With three character classes to choose from initially, and more unlocking as you become more proficient in combat, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen plays very much like an action game if you go for a melee build. And thanks to the combat system, you’ll always be having a blast. You’re free to take things at your own pace, which means you’ll often forget about the main story for ten hours or so, completing side quests that have been given to you or simply exploring a part of the map you’ve never explored before. The story that forms the backbone of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is light, but you won’t care as you’ll be making your own fables as you journey here, there and everywhere. The world of Gransys is huge, and just full of things to be discovered, looted and sliced up into a kebab. And that’s where Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen really shines. Before you take on the dragon and once again deliver peace to the land of Gransys, however, there’s lots of adventuring to be done. You can also summon helpers called Pawns, complementing your abilities to make up a team that’s a force to be reckoned with. It’s a a battle you can’t win, though, and soon enough you find yourself on your back with your heart ripped clean out.īut alas! You’re the Dark Arisen, the warrior spoke of in legend who can defeat the dragon… eventually. While everyone is running for their lives, however, you’ve the courage to stand and fight. After creating your character, tragedy strikes as a dragon descends on your sleepy port town. That largely sums up Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Imagine Skyrim played fully in third-person, and with combat that’s more varied, fast-paced and fun. Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is a game that just doesn’t grow stale. And if you have played it already, well, the same still stands. If not, no worries: you can now pick it up on Switch to play everywhere. When they’re this good though, who cares?ĭragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, the expanded and enhanced re-release of 2012’s Dragon’s Dogma, is a high fantasy action RPG that you probably should have already played. Another day, another years-old game being ported to Switch.
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