Also like the original, it falls short in terms of quest design, convenience, and general polish.
A somewhat conservative sequel, then, but one that retains the charm of its predecessor.
Travelling from town to town in Dragon’s Dogma 2 feels like a daring expedition.
Like the Peak District, perhaps, but with goblins instead of tea shops.
Yet they’re endearing in partbecauseof this looping verbal diarrhoea.
Oh, and ladders.
But hey, RPG laddersareexciting who knows what might be found at the top?
The bigger They Come
Pawns are not merely comedy cheerleaders, however.
Not that smaller foes should be taken lightly either.
you better have your guard up at all times in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dragon Aged
All this improv mayhem is not without downsides, though.
For example, dialogue and cinematic scenes are haphazardly staged and directed.
At one point, a sudden rockslide triggered ahead of my party.
Quests based within settlements are particularly awful offenders here.
After saving the boy from being scoffed by wolves, the ungrateful old geezer never acknowledged my achievement.
Maybe there’s something to be said for convenience after all, then.
2000 gold for a night at the inn?
It’s not exactly the Ritz, but you haven’t got much choice.
New armour and weapons are wallet-busters as well, and the less said about the barber the better.
Still, Dragon’s Dogma 2 itself remains good value due to that unique vibe and its excellent expeditions.
Like its craggy landscape, you take the lows with the highs, the rough with the smooth.
But embrace the chaos and there’s nothing quite like it.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 was reviewed on PS5, with code provided by the publisher.
