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Dragon's Dogma

Critic score10 critics
First release
May 22, 2012
Publisher
Capcom
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Historical

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 learnt from each player. PC users 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.

Also known as Doragonzu Doguma

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
In Dragon's Dogma, players assume the role of the Arisen, a hero chosen to confront a looming threat in their land. The game begins with the Arisen's hometown facing an unexpected attack by a powerful dragon, setting the stage for an epic adventure. As the Arisen, players embark on a quest to seek vengeance and answers, journeying across diverse landscapes filled with both allies and adversaries. Along the way, they uncover secrets about their own identity and the true nature of the world they inhabit. Dragon's Dogma offers a compelling storyline that unfolds through exploration, combat, and interaction with its vibrant cast of characters, all set against the backdrop of a fantastical realm ripe for discovery.Read more

In Dragon's Dogma, players assume the role of the Arisen, a hero chosen to confront a looming threat in their land. The game begins with the Arisen's hometown facing an unexpected attack by a powerful dragon, setting the stage for an epic adventure. As the Arisen, players embark on a quest to seek vengeance and answers, journeying across diverse landscapes filled with both allies and adversaries. Along the way, they uncover secrets about their own identity and the true nature of the world they inhabit. Dragon's Dogma offers a compelling storyline that unfolds through exploration, combat, and interaction with its vibrant cast of characters, all set against the backdrop of a fantastical realm ripe for discovery.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
May 22, 2012
Xbox 360
May 22, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 24, 2012
All 6 release dates
Xbox 360
May 24, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 25, 2012
Xbox 360
May 25, 2012
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
ghosts, exploration, medieval, magic, crafting
… All 88, horse, rabbit, deer, dragon, village, achievements, chosen one, multiple endings, undead, conspiracy, wolf, snake, mining, silent protagonist, climbing, bats, day/night cycle, sword & sorcery, cult, warriors, explosion, ogres, throwing weapons, spider, playstation trophies, customizable characters, leveling up, world map, human, shopping, upgradeable weapons, loot gathering, microtransaction, goblins, bull, sprinting mechanics, escort mission, falling damage, character creation, side quests, branching storyline, royalty, downloadable content, titular antagonist, real-time combat, a.i. companion, invisible enemy, betrayal, optional boss, british accent, recurring boss, invisible wall, sleeping, item combination, merchants, reptilian humanoid, multiple enemy boss fights, animal cruelty, levitation, poisoning, swordsman, new game plus, blacksmith, escaping imprisonment, fast traveling, crow, infinite spawn, pax east 2012, status effects, movement penalty, missable achievements, boar, potential love interest, running towards the screen, gender exclusive equipment, rangers, old-fashioned english, damage over time, gamescom 2011, foraging, kill quest, on disc dlc, pax prime 2011

At a Glance

Critic Score
77

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 12 Oct 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 12 Oct 2026