The best of many worlds
posted by Swedendrift (COSTA MESA, CA) Aug 19, 2012
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Dragon's Dogma combines the best of many RPG and Open World adventure games. The combat system provides several interesting elements that make it more exciting than other games in the genre. The ability to climb onto larger opponents and strike more vulnerable areas create a tenseness in the game that will have you holding your breath until the last creature is downed. The Pawns are the game's special race of NPCs which can be switched in and out based on level, class and a myriad of other reasons. Dragons's Dogma dedicates one pawn to you that is fully customized and advances along with you. The other pawns you choose for your party need to be changed out as you level up or simply to better accomodate your current mission. The loot system is another area where Dragon's Dogma makes the game interesting. You will be returning to your inventory regularly to use potions and other edibles, combine items to make potions or armor or simply to switch items to gain a more specific advantage. Lastly, the game gives you the ability to switch classes which makes sure that you never get bored and never have to create a new character just to try our being a mage instead of a fighter.
However, the game isn't perfect. simple items like seeing enemy targets on the minimap translate into a pretty big issue in real gameplay. Also the game does not do a good job in directing you towards quest locations which can make for some frsutrating moments if you get stuck and are out of ideas where to go next.
All in all Dragon's Dogma is an extremely fun game that will challange the best players while at the same time be fun for more casual players. If you intend to rent this game, make sure you set aside a month or so - you will need it.
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