Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an unique approach to western cRPG done by Capcom. It mixes a classic action RPG style with unique elements of fighting (space oriented battle with monsters, various strategies for DD enemies), interesting pseudo online-mode (based on recruiting other people's main support NPCs and renting your own) and a linear story with a mix of unusual themes as well as 'less is more' themes. Other reviews praising the game point out it's strong sides. For a lot of people new or experienced with the game the rental system is a source of joy that someone found your Pawn useful or that they felt generous towards your Pawn/you and sent you some powerful items. However the GoG version has a bugged Pawn rental system that will never let you experience the joy of 'online pawn rental' aspect of the game. Because of the bug you don't get: Rift Crystals (kind of special in game currency) and any equipment or parting gift given to your pawn by the player renting them. This issues was known for several years and GoG still hasn't fixed it (you can find info about that in the game forum). So if you are committed to playing the game in pure offline mode only (you get default Pawns accessible there) then you may try the GoG version. But if you want to experience DDDA in full I advise to purchase it elsewhere where there is a working Pawn rental system.
