Dragon's Dogma 2 review roundup: 'a thrilling open-world adventure'
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been well-received by critics, but it isn't free of controversy
đ Dragonâs Dogma 2 has an OpenCritic score of 89 after 90 critic reviews
𤊠96% of critics would recommend the game
âď¸ Dragonâs Dogma 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Capcomâs 2012 title
đ° The game is out now and costs $69.99, but has come under fire on Steam for its use of microtransactions
Capcomâs Dragonâs Dogma 2 continues the Japanese publisherâs sterling record of garnering strong reviews from critics. The long-awaited sequel to the 2012 title has been extremely well-received, but the game is currently sitting on a review score of âmixedâ on Steam due to how microtransactions have been implemented.
Dragonâs Dogma has achieved an impressive OpenCritic score of 89 after 90 critic reviews, with 96% of reviewers happy to recommend the game. Itâs available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
IGN said Dragonâs Dogma 2 is âmore of a redo than a sequelâ and called it âa strange and wonderful action-RPG that bolsters the originalâs strengths without addressing its weaknesses.â
Eurogamer gave Dragonâs Dogma 2 a perfect score, calling it âa huge improvement over the original and a captivating journey from beginning to end.â
Game Informer was also impressed with Capcomâs sequel, saying, âDragonâs Dogma 2 captures the spirit of the original without sanding down the edges of what made it excellent. Its insistence on player exploration and discovery, coupled with an ending I will think about for the rest of the year, makes Dragonâs Dogma 2 a standout game and a worthy successor.â
GameSpot said, âDragon's Dogma 2 is an excellent sequel that builds upon the first game's core concepts to create a thrilling open-world adventure.â
Not everyone was as enamored with Dragonâs Dogma 2, however. Metro said the game was âdisappointingly similar to the 2012 originalâ while Digital Trends said the game is âan exhilarating, if occasionally frustrating, RPG full of dynamic player-driven moments.â
Despite the positive reviews, Dragonâs Dogma 2 has been criticized by players on Steam for its use of microtransactions. The vast majority of reviews failed to mention that Capcom is charging for basic features such as being able to change the appearance of your character or pawns.
For example, the âDragon's Dogma 2: Art of Metamorphosis - Character Editorâ lets players âObtain an item that allows the Arisen to edit their own appearance or the appearance of a pawn. It can be used only once when visiting a barberie.â
While the microtransactions are by no means mandatory, locking simple features behind a paywall for a $70 game is excessive. Capcom has since released a statement on Steam that says all DLC items can be earned in-game.
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