Adventure and Scale
⨠Dragon's Dogma 2 captures a great sense of adventure, making the player feel small in the larger world
⨠The game doesn't hold your hand, pushing you to explore the vast world outside city walls
⨠Preparation is key for venturing out, managing supplies and party makeup
Combat and Classes
⨠Combat is brutal but rewarding, with pitched battles against massive monsters
⨠Player can choose from various combat vocations/classes with distinct playstyles
⨠Pawn system returns, allowing customization of party members and swapping them out
Exploration and Discovery
⨠World is light on hand-holding map markers, encouraging investigation and role-playing
⨠This leads to satisfying eureka moments when uncovering clues, but can also cause tedium
⨠Performance can struggle in large-scale combat scenarios
Capturing the Original's Spirit
⨠Succeeds in recapturing what made the first game special while modernizing it
⨠Player freedom in gameplay approach is core emphasis
⨠Ending in particular delivers a memorable payoff after the long journey
