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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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4.2/5

( 358 Reviews )

4.2

358 Reviews

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Description
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns. These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed...
Genre:
Role-playing - Action - Open World
Tags:
Action, Fantasy, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, show 10 more... Exploration, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Third Person, Multiplayer, Difficult, JRPG, Magic, Hack and Slash, Amazon Luna
Critics reviews
83 %
Recommend
PC Gamer
81/100
Forbes
9/10
The Jimquisition
8/10
User reviews

4.2/5

( 358 Reviews )

4.2

358 Reviews

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Product details
2016, Capcom, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows 10, Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent, Broadband I...
Time to beat
32.5 hMain
53 h Main + Sides
113 h Completionist
51 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description


Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns. These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed based on traits learned from each player. Players can share these Pawns online and reap rewards of treasure, tips and strategy hints for taking down the terrifying enemies. Pawns can also be borrowed when specific skills are needed to complete various challenging quests.
  • Dynamic combat experience – Cut off the four heads of a Hydra, climb atop griffins and fight airborne, or defeat dragons and other creatures by finding out their weaknesses.
  • Tons of content – Includes all previously released DLCs, pre-order bonuses, retailer-exclusives, and the Dark Arisen expansion content. Features the highly praised combat experience and rich customization, plus a huge underground realm to explore with terrifying monsters.
  • Customization options galore – Nine different vocations for players to choose from with a variety of skill options for each, armor that can be upgraded and enhanced, plus Pawn companions that can be trained to fit your desired combat style.
  • Stunning visuals – Beautiful high res graphics with increased fidelity.
  • Full GOG GALAXY platform support – Includes Achievements, Cloud Save, Pawn Hiring between players, Trading, and Leaderboards.
  • Expanded controller support – In addition to supporting the traditional keyboard and mouse control scheme, the game natively supports Xbox 360, Xbox One, and other DirectInput-based game pads such as the DualShock controller.
  • New Achievements - 9 brand new Achievements for both new and returning Dragon’s Dogma fans! Get ready to delve deep into Bitterblack Isle…

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Popular achievements
It Begins
Completed the prologue.
common  ·  90.09%
Onward
Departed from Cassardis.
common  ·  76.54%
A New Ally
Summoned your own pawn.
common  ·  65.88%
Getting a Head
Earned the approval of the Enlistment Corps.
common  ·  57.16%
The Courier
Entered Gran Soren.
common  ·  46.6%
Writ Large
Received a writ from the castle.
common  ·  35.1%
Human Resources
Changed your vocation.
common  ·  34.71%
Foreign Recruit
Enlisted a pawn to your party from beyond the rift.
common  ·  54.43%
The Artisan
Combined two materials to make an item.
common  ·  48.16%
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, and DualShock4.
Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Multiplayer Notice: Please note that GOG GALAXY is required to access Multiplayer

Multiplayer is available only between GOG users.

Recommended system requirements:

Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, and DualShock4.
Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Multiplayer Notice: Please note that GOG GALAXY is required to access Multiplayer

Multiplayer is available only between GOG users.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
32.5 hMain
53 h Main + Sides
113 h Completionist
51 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Role-playing - Action - Open World
Tags:
Action, Fantasy, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, show 10 more... Exploration, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Third Person, Multiplayer, Difficult, JRPG, Magic, Hack and Slash, Amazon Luna
Works on:
Windows (10)
Release date:
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Company:
Capcom / Capcom
Size:
19.8 GB
Links:
Forum discussion
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Violence, Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Partial Nudity)
Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Leaderboards
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
Critics reviews
80
Top Critic Average
83 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
PC Gamerby Leif Johnson
81/100
The PC port doesn't introduce much new and certain elements could be stronger, but Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen still shines as a uniquely enjoyable RPG.
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Forbesby Erik Kain
9/10
Character customization, combat, and the weird story and brilliant end-game all make this one of my favorite action-RPG's of all time. Meanwhile, the Dark Arisen changes make the game somewhat more traversable and streamlined, turning a fun but frustrating game into something far more enjoyable. There's nothing really new here, but it's great to finally have the game on PC.
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The Jimquisitionby James Stephanie Sterling
8/10
If anything, Dark Arisen reminds me just how much I missed my time with Dragon's Dogma, and how I'd love to see another one in the works. Here's hoping Gransys has more adventures for us in future!
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User reviews

Posted on: April 9, 2025

arachnos83

Verified owner

Games: 338 Reviews: 2

extremely boring

I wanted to like this game. I love RPGs and andventuring. But this game... OMG. If you don't like the souls like genre STAY AWAY! Seriously this game is punishing and apart from the combat system it has nothing to offer. The quests are fetch, kill or escort. I will repeat myself. If you don't like Dark Souls similar games, STAY AWAY!

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Posted on: April 12, 2025

RollCaskettLegends

Verified owner

Games: 11 Reviews: 2

One of the best action RPGs.

Love this game! The action is as good as any hack n slash action game and the RPG bits have lots to tinker with. Story could be better but it doesn't get in the way of the fun.

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Posted on: August 24, 2025

MrIntrigue_79

Verified owner

Games: 16 Reviews: 4

aight game

It kind of throws things at you unexpected and some button presses can make you lose the story by accident.

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Posted on: September 25, 2025

steveyswordpants

Verified owner

Games: 83 Reviews: 4

Very fun!!

Great game and good mechanics!!

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Edited on: September 28, 2025

Posted on: September 28, 2025

Tempesta80

Verified owner

Games: 83 Reviews: 8

Unique mechanics but not shining

Half way to the top.. some very good aspects and some bad ones. A pity. The pawn system is indeed an unique way to handle things: top and most! The story is generic, but i do not see as a drawback: if you want, you discover pieces around. Simple does not mean bad. The npc's are sticked to their role, and i prefer that way. Small talks, going around just to make you see they exist. Maybe i m old, who cares? Me not. Controls? Play with a ps controller and you'll be ok. Too complicated? No pain, no gain. Original graphics are old and rough? Yes but it a solvable problem easily. I did not like very much my ending.. too quick and without any real conclusion: seems like a rushed part, and that's a shame. The game shows its years here i guess. Side quests? A few are very likeable, the ones "kill X of Y" are in line with the years in which the game was published but nowadays cant be ok.. good thing i did not need to grind for exp a lot. Maybe only the main was enough after all.

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