Decker

Okay, after reading some previews on this game, I am pretty excited to check it out though I never tried the original game. Looks to be huge and a big hit. Like this year's version of Baldur's Gate 3.



There is a "demo" up in the PS Store now (and I assume available for PC and XSX as well) that allows you to create your character in advance of the game release.

GatorDeb

I just got the first one's enhanced version for $4.79 in anticipation of this one. I'll play it while waiting for this one to go on sale.

OldBoy

is this a "souls" like game or turn based RPG?

GatorDeb

Have you watched the videos in the thread?

Obi-Wanma

No

OldBoy

Decker, is this the demo? It was the only thing that was free and it says demo, but character creator and storage doesn’t sound like a game demo…

Decker

Yes, that's what it is, and what I said it was. Just a character creator. Give you a bit of a head start so you can jump right in and play Thursday night.

Maxflier

Never played the first one but DAMN this game looks awesome.

Decker

It really does, right? Looks like a ton of fun too.
Review embargo lifts early tomorrow morning. I'll probably pre-order after that.
Not sure about the bonuses in the Deluxe Edition, but it's only $10 more, so I might just do it for the heck of it. The pre-order weapon set (available for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions) does look like a substantial bonus.

OldBoy

Is this type of game akin to the Final Fantasy series? More specifically the newer remakes like 7.

Decker

Maybe with combat. But that is a very linear JRPG, while this is the polar opposite when it comes to the RPG stuff -- this is about as non-linear as this sort of game can get. Or so it seems.

OldBoy

Ok. Is there a game, that I’ve played that you know of that is similar to this? I did the creator thing. It took like 5 minutes to create Arisen character and his pawn.

Decker

Skyrim. Fallout 4.

OldBoy

Never played them. Thanks though. I just don’t want to get Elden Ringed again.

Similar to The Witcher 3?

mhg83

You should check out the original it's usually on sale and will give you a good idea what kind of game it is.


$4.49
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen/bngt6szbfm2t

OldBoy

i thought the review embargo should have lifted at 7am EST. i see nothing...

OldBoy

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen...is this the first one, remade? it was free on the PS Plus store.

OldBoy

just tried the first quest in Dark Arisen. killed a big lion. i think i can safely say...I like it. I really like it!

Noonan

I just broke 100 hours in Infinite Wealth and now this is launching. Do I play this, Rebirth, or Unicorn Overlord next?

mndtrp

I really liked the first one, and was pleasantly surprised when the sequel was announced.

Decker

Other sites say Wednesday morning.

OldBoy

which ones? i actually googled and many sites said 3/19. everything seems to be a no go today. PS Plus games were supposed to drop today as well, but as of now, nothing.

Decker

https://gameland.gg/we-may-know-when...embargo-lifts/

And the PS Store never updates this early. Usually it's between 9 and 10AM PT, I think.

OldBoy

ok. thanks Deck.

OldBoy

last question...

do you need to play the first to enjoy the second?