Mage fan?! I gotchu covered, I went back and looked at sorcerer to show just how wrong I was: ua-cam.com/video/fe_R4GbwGQQ/v-deo.html Mystic Knight or Magick Archer fan? DUDE I got a video for that too because I live in dragons dogma now ua-cam.com/video/6AWc-F__Qik/v-deo.html Reupload: some footage replaced with CC footage, appropriate attribution given in description. Added a video of look-alike Phil Collins standing in the rain cause I thought it was amazing. I want to apologise for some audio crackle I've only just noticed. I switched to Sony Vegas 18 around here and it did not import my old audio settings Thank you for your support, patience and understanding with these reuploads. Thank you. Goes without saying if you need Dragons Dogma footage, feel free to take it from my review.
Holy smokes bless you I swear, thank you dude for real. I'm chugging through these a bit slower than I'd hoped, I just am so grateful for the patience of yourself and others who have seen these go up once before. Thank you so much!
@@reallylatereviews Hey we’re all fine with waiting. These need to be re uploaded so others can find them like we originally did :D But yeah there’s no rush they’ll be done when they’re done. Gives me something to listen to whilst I grind out these awful AC Valhalla mastery challenges XD
@@MadnlooneyJR Oh my goodness, I swear if you have to turn every radio tower in that I feel for you I really do :D but in all seriousness, the Valhalla entry looks like the most interesting of the AC series, along with Odyssey! I haven't played any AC games but if I had to go on looks and themes alone, I'd probably pick one of those. Do you get anything good for challenges? :O And thank you, I really mean it. I'm gonna pop up a little update/100 subs (thank you!) video tomorrow which I wanna do because it is a landmark for me, but it won't slow anything down because I will be rendering/checking Sin Emergence tomorrow anyway.
@@reallylatereviews So they are like combat challenges that you need to do flawlessly to get gold medals. It’s a fixed difficulty so you can’t really cheese it and they select your loadout for you. They’re alright end game activities but require a lot of patience to get through. As for if the game is good it’s definitely an acquired taste. Some people hate them some love them. Ubisoft has a tendency to morph all their games to fit an identical design structure. So it has a gear system now with abilities etc. The usual icon vomit on your map is present but I don’t know they are just nice to explore as well. The game isn’t perfect but it’s like a comfort food almost XD I’m also fairly invested in the lore having played basically every entry, I try to read all in game lore and have read most of their printed media as well be it books or graphic novels. Of the three newest in the series that follow this heavy RPG formula I’ve got to say Odyssey was the one I had most fun with then Valhalla and finally Origins. But I know they aren’t for everyone so there is perhaps a chance you don’t enjoy them. I’m not sure if PC Gamepass has access to Ubisofts subscription thing like EA does. As perhaps that might be a better way of trying them. Just dropping £1 for a month if that deal is still a thing for new subscribers.
It is so underrated, I honestly almost missed it and I'm so glad I found it. I think it's one of the rare occasions where the RPG elements complement and blend seamlessly with the action gameplay, rather than hinder or supress it. Bless you Banana as well for watching my videos and commenting, I really appreciate it, thank you! I replied to your console question on Bayo as well in case that doesn't notify ya. You're right I just love my PC though :P
That is true, a few people have said that and I do respect it for that, but I'm not gonna lie it's frustrating when you're totally unaware your own progress is responsible for that happening. I like the idea of the moving world though, it gives me a bit more respect for the system. Thank you for watching and for stopping to comment, I really appreciate it!
@@reallylatereviews for me made me exited about replaying it over and over again and so I did with the new game plus, and I've been finding hidden content for almost a decade, I grew to absolutely love this system
Yes for me one of the best features of this game, other than combat. Wish more RPG's would do this instead of the whole world essentially being paused while you mess around with what ever you feel like at the time. Makes it feel way more alive!
I love the quests on here besides the go here kill ten rabbits thing. But when you can actually fail a quest it makes the game much better. I always make sure to head back to cassardis to see if my cousins need help
I have to mention that even the character creation has so much depth to it. Your character is small? He can fit into small spaces. He is tall? He can reach higher heights. He is skinny? He can climb faster. He is fat? He can't be knocked down easily. He isn't ripped? He can regen stamina faster. He is bulky? He can carry a lot more items.
The reason the eternal ferrystone was in the storage (sorry if somebody else beat me to this), is because this was not a thing in the base game when it first came out. You had to buy ferrystones (or find them in specific locations). You also did not have all the different fast travel points that dark arisen added (you only had a couple of fast travel points by default). You had to buy/find the fast travel points at very select story points, and then place them down at the places you wanted. I had played this game so much that I had the perfect fast travel system figured out by the time dark arisen came out and it cancelled half my 'work' 😅. Glad more people are trying this game out! Has a special place in my heart and I've played it well over 1000 hours across multiple versions!
THAT explains it holy shit! Fuckin ell I wondered why there were two versions haha. I won't lie buying those sounds very tedious but I did come to appreciate the system after I found the Eternal ferrystone. Especially if they didn't even have many fast points. Thank you for sharing this, I would have never known at all, and also thank you for taking the time to comment and watch. I really appreciate it!
@@reallylatereviews I think the point originally was to add to the importance of planning your travel. I remember the importance of picking up a quest and then sleeping at the inn to make sure we avoided nightfall. It added to the charm. Of course by the time you get to Ng+ you just want to quickly get those escort quests out of the way.
@@CephalonKet Yeah I can respect that. I think my main gripe was that so much of that is front loaded towards the start of the game. Slaying a dragon feels less of a burden than running back and forth if that makes sense. I do have a new appreciation for it after reading what you said though, and there is a charm to it. Yeah night time PFFT we hate that!
@@reallylatereviews First time I played I was actually scared of having to travel during the night because everything was so dark and I'd stumble on hard bosses. Good times! Anyway, your video was great, great editing! Keep up the good work!
I like that it doesn’t tell you which quests are lockable. It means you’re playing as a character as you should in an RPG and letting the story take over.
Dragon's Dogma has some pretty low lows but some of the highest highs in all of gaming for me. I'll never forget the first time my Sorcerer pawn dropped Bolide and wiped an entire encounter by himself after the incredibly long cast time and wind-up. The mages in Dragon's Dogma are TRULY forces of nature, bringing downright BIBLICAL levels of destruction at the highest levels. The Warriors are among the most powerful in gaming as well, with the mighty swings and arc of Obliteration able to one-shot even incredibly sturdy foes. The rogue characters are incredibly nimble and the amount of damage they can pump out while weaving in and out of combat is super impressive. The hybrid vocations are unlike most other options in gaming and they're SO MUCH FUN. Shoutout to Mystic Knight's focus on parrying and magic cannon spam. Bitterblack Isle has some of the dopest upgrades and equipment in the game but i wish there was some kind of transmog system like what Monster Hunter adapted in Gen 5 since style is the true endgame. Also something a lot of folks don't realize is all of Dragon's Dogma's numbers for damage and defense are additive/subtractive. Example: Enemy has 100 defense and you have 110 attack. You will deal 10 damage to that enemy. but, if you go and upgrade your weapon and get 150 attack, you'll deal 50 damage instead. 5x the damage. The menu system can be a bit wonky to deal with but knowing how important gear upgrades are is crucial for enjoyment and actually clearing the harder content.
Ya know, I'm gonna be honest. Transmog/glamour/layered armour whatever you want to call it, is absolutely essential for me. I know it's completely cosmetic but it's absolutely a necessity. So I completely agree. I had no idea about the damage numbers, I gotta admit I didn't dig into it that far but I bet for endgame it really starts to matter! It's honestly one of the best games I've ever played, because it really is fun and I've been informed that the mages take a minute to warm up before you really enjoy them haha! So I believe you when you say they becoming forces of nature :D I'd honestly give it a more confident recommendation it's just, it is a game you need patience with right at the start. After that first bit the game becomes mostly highs and I dig it, especially with bitterblack isle as you said. They need to waterproof that fuckin lantern though. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for watching. I love to see people's passion about games they love and so I'm really grateful you're sharing it, thank you!
Mystic Knight's Magic Cannon combined with the skill that throws multiple attacks in a short time...priceless also, the first time i ran into the big wolf boss (Fenrir?) in Bitterblack Isle, i honestly had to just climb out of it's reach and just spam it with area spells, took me like 30 minutes to take it down
@@reallylatereviews they kinda waterproofed it in BBI, one of the items you can get from BBI Cursed Gear purification is a ring that prevents you from getting drenched. Rings are not that useful anyway unless you're going for max optimization so it's somewhat of a doable compromise
It can be a frustration to some people, but this game hits all the right spots for me. Every class feels awesome to play, I've played as a Mystic Knight and I feel like you missed the best part of it. I wish I could erase my memory, play with each class and explore everything anew. All I can say is they're masterworks all, you can't go wrong.
After playing sorcerer a bit I've also been recommended to dig further into mystic knight, especially as my character will be better built for it now. So I will definitely get around to it haha. I think that's wonderful though, loving a game so much you wish it could be fresh again. That's a testament to a great game. Thank you as well, for taking the time to comment and watch my videos. Thank you!
Same! Some People down play grigori because he is "Too Easy" Well, he IS easy but can kick ass if given the opportunity, but honestly i like the fact that his fight is more cinematic than difficult😅
I genuinely can't wait for that! I've heard that a lot of stuff was trimmed for time from DD so hopefully some of those concepts will make it into the sequel!
Not really. IIRC it didn't do the numbers they wanted, and it was compared unfavorably to games like Witcher 2, Skyrim, and even Dark Souls. It was even intended to be a hit in the west and wound up doing better in Japan.
The magic in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced in my gaming life. The meteorite shower and the Maelstrom were simply dope. Seeing the havoc of destruction that those spells could bring is one of the most powerful and satisfying sensations I have ever experienced playing a game.
I just wanna say real quick thank you for watching and commenting on my videos, I really appreciate it so thank you! And you're right in both cases. About the magic in DD, and the kicking in Dark Messiah haha! I'm putting a magic DD video up soon to rectify my error here. Fun video not a serious review, but yeah I missed a trick here. Magic is 10/10. Thank you!
It's honestly unreal. It shows how so many games took a step forward, two steps back. Thanks as well for commenting and taking the time to watch my vid, I really appreciate it!
truly a great review, critical and open minded. most people get bored of the game shortly after gran soren, and miss out on the beauty of the game after that point. the games combat is unrivaled, the pawn system so unique and fun, and moments that kept me coming back years after playing as a kid. I had fond memories as a kid playing DDDA after my older brother got bored of it and finished the mainstory only once but missing out on alot of content, i came back early this year when i found it on steam and made it my mission to both: A - Do a full guts playthrough solo (did it) B - get all the achievements and do all content (did it) the game is an acquired taste but for those who played it, love it to pieces. until next time dragons dogma :D
Great review! It's one of my favorite games , the atmosphere is unlike any other game. Really enjoyed your sense of humor and will watch your next videos. +1 for the Michael Keaton joke!
Thank you! Ayyy I'm glad it made ya laugh, that is always worrying me if my humor comes across haha! And it is such a good game so I don't blame you, you are right I can't really associate it's atmosphere with anything else. Truly got a unique vibe. And thank you again for watching, and sending kind words, it does really mean a lot to me! We love Michael Keaton here yo! +1
Ayyy thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed them haha! And I tell ya I hope I can keep making videos worth your time, I really do. Thank you for watching and leaving kind words!
One of the greatest games I have ever played. I also played this game 10 + years after it came out. I remembered that I never got to play it. So I gave it a chance. It was such a great game because it was such a hidden gem. I did not expect the combat and progression to be so well done. This game was ahead of it's time.
The gryphon fight is just so good, my only wish is it stuck around in the open fields a little longer. But I can't complain, the lightning, the chase, such a good fight in the tower. Thank you for watching and commenting on my video as well! I appreciate ya taking the time out of your day, thank you!
To this day I think the combat in Dragon's Dogma is better than the vast majority of RPG and Souls-like games. As you said in your review, the combat just seems so visceral, and the idea that you can climb the giant monsters and strike their weakpoints really added to the depth and excitement of taking those behemoths down. The way sorcery was done in the game is also second to none - while I didn't enjoy playing a Sorcerer myself, I did enjoy renting out pawns that performed these grandiose and devastating spells. While the casting times might be slow, the game has a clever spell syncing system to allow for acceleration of casting if multiple players/pawns possess the same spell. Pawns will literally copy the spell another is casting to spell sync. This game also had a phenomenal expansion in Bitterblack Isle, which basically played right into this games strengths (excellent exploration, upgrade systems, and of course combat). Bitterblack Isle also featured a combat track that is my favorite of any game (track name is "Battle of Despair"). I remember walking through some of the depths of Bitterblack Isle in eerie silence, and all of a sudden one of my pawns would shout "Eliminator" and a sense of dread would build as the heavy guitar riff and chanting would kick it into gear. Phenomenal. I also really liked the pawn system, and how surprisingly deep it is. Pawn can learn from fighting monsters and completing quests, and perform better for any future renters of those pawns. Pawns also have a complex disposition system that affects their general behavior in battle and when exploring. There was a small group of us back when the game came out that held pawn competitions in the final post-game area - we would see if the pawns would be strong enough to take down those giant bosses by themselves, and based the competition around the speed of the boss takedowns. This game is in dire need of a sequel, so long as they preserve the core of what made the combat and gear upgrade systems so good.
Those competitions sound really inventive, I like that! Pawn arena! It really is, I do hope in the sequel they iron out some of the grievances but keep it complex and deep. I am the same as well I preferred rental mages :D Thank you for taking the time to comment, share your experiences it's lovely to read, and for watching!
Excellent review, I love to see new players enjoying this hidden gem. The pawn system is unique - it’s lots of fun to hire other players pawns, it changes the way the missions go. Combat, incredible. But oh, that ox is soooo incredibly slow, you can kick it to speed it up a little, but that feels like bad karma. I watched an old UA-cam video on the making of the game, and the world was going to be even bigger but the budget wasn’t there. Bet they’ll have more resources on the next one. Time to go start a new DD game. :)
It really is a gem! I really dig the pawn system as well, I think having that level of customisation, and instant ability to share that pawn with someone is phenomenal. True I hope they do, especially since I heard they were going to take the player to the moon but it got cut! Dragons Dogma 2: Space Ayyy have fun! And thank you again for watching and commenting, bless you!
I did not expect to sit through the whole video considering I beat this game more than once, but I think you captured the experience really well! When I think back on the game with my nostalgia goggles on I just remember it as a great game with some kickass mechanics, but really there were a few times that something felt clunky or annoyed me or I had to reload a prior save because of missing out on delicious side quests. However, this game will still always be on the top of my "I wish this had a sequel" list. Great video overall!
Thank you so much honestly, it's really lovely to hear I can do it justice, cause it is a great game. Oh the side quests, tell me about it haha :D but yeah enough awesome stuff to keep us going I suppose! Thank you again for taking the time to comment, bless you!
I absolutely love Dragon's Dogma and am so excited about the second game. I am replaying it for the millionth time. Dark Arisen is so so much fun for tough enemies, amazing loot and general hair pulling out frustration when you lose the final fight in the DLC over and over again. Yeah, my party is all men and in the DLC, every ogre absolutely rages against my squad as they prefer men! I start as rogue characters then move onto being a magic archer....so OP when levelled up!
Haha those ogres I swear. I had to take a minute when that came up on my screen. Just did not expect it at all. Yeah I've heard the DLC is painful and amazing, so I really need to dig into it a bit more. I respect the all dude challenge squad play as well. And thank you! For taking the time to comment and for watching, I really appreciate it!
Maaaaan thank you! I dunno what else to say except thank you so much for your kind words, and just taking the time to watch my video. I appreciate it, I really do. Thank you!
This is one of my all time favorite games and am over the moon excited for a sequel. Really like the review, glad you were able to witness what this hidden gem had to offer. To bad you didn't play sorcerer, being able to summon a tornado or cause a meteor storm mid combat is pretty great. Loved the video
I love this janky game. Great review and you hit all the same highlights and lowlights as I did. I just keep coming back to play this game time and time again.
Haha glad to hear someone shared my lows :D I get the coming back part, I tend to take long breaks before coming back to play a game again (usually) but DD is definitely something I can come back to play. It's got charm! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment as well! Thank you!
The eternal ferry stone was in your storage and not given to you right away because it was not in the original version of the game. Fairy stones were but the fast travel system was something you had to unlock progressively. Fast traveling is a little overrated though it's actually kind of good for you to fight your way through enemies and gain experience and collect the loot. All that s*** helps you in the long run. Plus it allows you and your pawns to gain more experience fighting different types of enemies.
Thank you holy smokes! Really glad you enjoyed the video especially as you've been playing since 2015, I wanted to do the game the justice is deserved. So thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching as well! Aw and the trailer looks good, I'm optimistic about the sequel haha!
I feel you really missed out by rejecting a magic character right off. I have taken a team of four sorcerers to Bitterblack and it is truly spectacular. Sorcerer sync is a blast and that holy focused bolt is really powerful. It was thrill to surround that dad gom knight and blast him to oblivion with a four way fulmination. Four grand bolide or maelstrom really do a number on those prisoner cyclops and it looks amazing. Exequay gives you the ability to deal with golems without having a melee pawn. I love all the vocations but sorcerer is my favorite, no doubt. So fun. There are ways to speed up casting and one of the best is sorcerer sync, but the ring and augments too really help. I think you should try it again, give it a chance. The casting adds a delicious tension to combat that is so satisfying to pull off. After you four way bolide an archhydra you may never go back. Happy gaming!
I am actually giving it a go right now for an apology video rofl. It's hit and miss, but I am enjoying it not gonna lie. I feel like it's the slowest vocation to get the ball rolling though!
Holy smokes thank you! I've heard it's on sale as well so hopefully a good time to get it, and I hope ya enjoy I really do! Thank you again for your kind words and stopping to comment! And for trusting my review to try the game, it means a lot to me, so thank you!
NGL traversing without the Teleport stone is one of my favorite things to do in Dragons Dogma. It reminds me of old-school RPG adventure, where you enjoy the journey more than the destination. You would prepare yourself a lot of healing items before embarking on an adventure. Reminds me of BOTW a bit. In newer gen open-world games like Elden ring, the fast travel is absolutely abused to the point that you’d appreciate less about the small details you’d find in your journey. Unrelated but I really like the gameplay. It's reactive and you fight with the same pace as the enemy, unlike Dark Souls game where you are in disadvantage and “sluggish” and less mobile. And DD’s bow combat is the best I've come across, better than the shtty Dark Souls/Elden Ring bows. They should take notes from DD
Ayyy thank you so much holy smokes! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope I can keep making videos that deserve your subscription! I also want to say thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and leave kind words, thank you!
Haha yeah this really is a game there's no shame in double checking a quest guide, purely because you can miss so much. And yes, many ups and downs :D And thank you! For your kind words and of course for watching as well, I really appreciate it, so thank you!
You wanna know what's even more amazing about all of this? The game is missing 60% of it's content...that's right, you only played 40% of it. Also about the Family Eviction, you can actually talk to Fournival and he will suggest that YOU pay for the deed, hand it over to the family, and now they're not forced to move out. That is what i love about it, you can complete certain quests Differently, just because the quest says Do This, doesn't mean it Has to be done in That way, think outside the box. Another example is the final fight vs Grigori, when you are given the Choice, your beloved, or certain doom, if you are an Archer class, and you've spent 200k gold on The Maker's Finger, you can shoot Grigori, and kill him before the fight even start. (it is VERY anti climatic, don't even get a cutscene, just you walking outside to find your romantic choice) you're gonna miss out of a hell of a lot of lore, gear, items, exp and the 100% Dragon Forging, but the option IS There. Another example is the first time you fight the Gryphon and it flies away which makes you chase it to the Blue Moon Tower and fight it there, if you have the correct enchantment (Fire) or use other explosively fiery items, it cannot fly away, and if you kill it fast enough, you Completely skip the Blue Moon Tower, and non of Mercedes soldiers die, to her delight. Also about the Dragon Forging...you wasted time killing 7 drakes to DF ONE piece? You could've just killed Grigori and gotten your entire worn gear Dragon Forged at 100% proc chance.
Okay so don't judge me. But there's no fuckin way I was gonna pay off their debt, I got worlds to save and upgrades are expensive haha! But you are right I love that there is so much going on and it's clear they put a lot of thought into the less obvious paths you can take. I would not have guessed to use fire to ground the gryphon but now it makes complete sense why it just plummets when that NPC mage uses fire magic! I get it now! The truth is I both wanted to make a joke about dragonforging and I thought just doing a little dragon again might be faster haha :D Thank you as well for sharing all this, I had no idea about the archer option, thats nuts to think that's in there. Thank you for watching also, bless you!
@@reallylatereviews Better to evict them anyway. If you pay their debt (or don't do the quest at all) then...well, you make Pip an orphan come endgame. And yes, he fully blames you. Ingrate...
This has to be the first time I've watched a game review & laughed at every meme/joke thrown in without finding any of them cringy. You've got an awesome sense of humour, liked & subbed.
I always worry my memes are a little dated but that is on brand for me haha. Thank you! Not just for watching and subscribing, but for taking the time out of your day to leave kind words. I really appreciate that! Thank you!
You're right my dude, I did go back and revisit sorcerer in another video. I dropped the ball on this big time but also, holy shit I just got done with that mountain run. I could not take being scrub gandalf after that I wanna say thank you! For both watching and commenting, I appreciate it!
Haha after this video I did kick the ox, and heal it by standing next to it while injured and letting my pawns cast. I got there eventually. And holy smokes thank you for your kind words, and for watching! I really appreciate it, so thank you!
Woo, hoo! Excellent review! I love this game, loved your review, and you nailed it on just about everything. Kudos! I normally play solo as a magic archer and at this time I have over 25,000 hours in it and still going.
Holy smokes I believe that you love this game! Solo as well I mean, as much as I ended up doing a lot of the work haha, that must be a real challenge just going in solo without pawns, I respect that! I really am grateful to hear your kind words as well, it really is such a great game and I love it too! Thank you and bless you!
one thing you missed was that the high level magic is awesome. I hate that the warrior class only gets 3 skills while all the rest have 6. but the real Achilles heel in the game is that it needs a better story, longer. more fleshed out, with more room for the character to interact and experiment with the moving parts and explore their own motivations. and leave out the bizare out of place last act in the sequel please.
I think you're absolutely right about the story. There was so much potential there, especially around the court with the different schemes going on. All of them went nowhere with little character interaction. Self contained maybe but some felt like dead-ends. I trimmed the bit about warrior having 3 skills for time, but it did bother me. I've been told I did miss the best magic haha, my next playthrough for sure :P And thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to comment. Bless you!
Haha aw I can laugh at it now, at the time my eyes were locked open in frustration. Glad you're enjoying it though, it's a game you really can get hooked on easily! And thank you as well for watching and also leaving a comment, I appreciate it a lot so thank you!
Still haven't played this. I've just been watching videos about it to see what I'm in for. This video has definitely been the one I feel gave me the best insight into this game alongside some chuckles. Good stuff, thank you.
Thank you! Holy smokes I really appreciate your kind words and if I can suffer a bit to inform people I'm even happier haha! Although after reading comments I feel like I only scratched the surface in some areas. And thank you for watching as well!
Ayyy thank you! I worried at first about the half story/half analysis thing but it seemed to work out I just want to repeat myself and say thank you for your kind words holy smokes, and for taking the time to watch my video! I appreciate it!
I've been informed I made a massive mistake yeah haha! But I did get to see my pawn using the ice spikes and lightning whip, and they do look amazing! I'd just got past the mountain and at that point I could not handle another "slow burn" ya know? Next time I play it, I will be on a mage though :P And thank you ever so much for commenting and for watching, I appreciate it big time!
Great video! I restarted playing DDDA and have been praying the youtube algorithms feed me good stuff. I feel you on the mage combat, getting the core skills and augments made it more bearable, but what really made it fun was the maelstrom spell
Thank you first of all for commenting and watching, it means a lot to me. Okay so I checked that out, and that spell does look amazing haha! I really will be playing this game again in the future, so I will be sure to play mage and get past the initial steps. I bet with the augments as well it's a lot nicer to play.
@@reallylatereviews happy to help! there's a ton of guides online on comp synergies, how you can influence pawns and anything else. Take your time with the game and explore in a way you enjoy
Great video, your early adventures are similar to my own. At the beginning I was ready to rage quit twice because of the difficulty level, but the game sinks its claws into you and you can't stop thinking about ways of defeating those bosses. After careful consideration, you come back and win. The best word for Dragon's Dogma is "satisfying".
I couldn't agree more haha, it really is a satisfying game, if a little headsmacking at times! It's a game that draws you back with it's challenges Thank you as well for sharing your experience, and for watching of course! Thank you!
Thank you! Holy moly I really appreciate your kind words, thank you. I just hope I can keep making videos you enjoy! And ya I really agree (about the game haha) it is something really special if you can sit with it a moment.
I can really understand this. For me it's Deus Ex, I always wanna go back to it when it comes up in conversation haha! Thank you for watching my video and of course, for commenting as well!
Is shocking to me that this game went so under the radar when it's literally just elden Ring before elden Ring was elden ring. Such an incredible wonderful game. I sunk at least 4,000 hours into it and they still want to go back for another one. I can't wait for the second one to come out
I really have to sit and finish Elden Ring because it's also a great game, and while definitely similar they both have enough to make each game unique. I think Elden Ring feels more challenging while Dragons Dogma feels more accessible but also more punishing. I look forward to DD2 and while I hope they dump some of the contrivances, I also hope they don't take away the things that make it special. Lastly I want to say thank you to you for stopping to leave a comment and for watching my video, thank you! I really appreciate it!
Thank you, I'm gonna lean into it a bit more if I can keep the videos tight. It keeps my reviews different and I like to think more useful. Maybe they're a bit spoilery but there are dozens of spoiler-free reviews out there. Thank you again not just for your kind words but for watching my video, I really do appreciate it!
If what I heard is true, what we got in Dragon's Dogma was only around 40% of content of what the director envisioned. It explains all the storylines that ultimately went to nowhere and the generally unfinished feeling of the entire game. There should have been even elves beyond Witchwood, but the only thing that remained from that content is the pointy ears in the character creation. I really hope that the team will be able to fully realize everything they want in the upcoming sequel, cause Dragon's Dogma was indeed a diamond in a rough, the best action RPG that never got copied and nothing ever come close to the combat and the exploration that this game has since 2012.
I've heard a few things about the pulled content but elves? Holy smokes this game was gonna be massive by the sound of it! Still hope for the sequel to complete the picture though! Thanks as well for stopping by to watch and for commenting as well, thank you!
Thank you, I really mean it! I never would have given myself an 8/10 rofl so I'm stoked with that I'm gonna try to keep making them meet these standards. Thank you for stopping to comment and for watching as well!
I played this when it released and just the pawn mechanic made it one of the best games ever. Mounting (oh my) large monsters, coupled with the pawns, and the game got very little of the praise it deserved. Great video. Subscribed.
Thank you! I really appreciate it, and thanks for commenting as well! Aw it really deserved more praise, I barely heard about it at all back when it came out.
Holy smokes thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch more of my garbage rofl! But I really do appreciate it, and I'm thankful ya took the time to comment too, thank you!
First let me say thank you! For watching and commenting, I really do appreciate it! And I tell ya I already have a backlog to work through but I always check out every request, I'll take a look at it :D
Now you listen here, cause I know that quest. I fuckin did that quest with a perfect score and gave the idol to Mads. So I tell you what I'll do it again and film it for my next DD video. Not trying to get you to watch that, nonono, I'm just letting you know you are responsible for suffering and I hope you're happy. Nah just kidding but I do wanna say thank you! For taking the time to watch my video, and stopping to comment, I really appreciate it! So thank you!
One of my favorite games thanks for the review, and not shying away from the awkward but also showing what the game does well. ;) I may have missed it but i don't think you mentioned at the end of bitterblack Isle is a boss that once defeated changes all the monsters in the dungeon to harder ones and gives that boss a second phase. ;)
First of all please let me say thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment, I really appreciate it, so thank you! And you're right, I missed that haha! I'm still not good enough or high enough level to face the second phase but I'm getting there! I love that Bitterblack has a whole second phase, not just a new boss, that's great!
Ayyy Mr Snugz! Thank you! It really is lovely to know someone's come back to watch another video, and your kind words as well. Just thank you! Hope I can keep making more vids ya enjoy :D
Battle Panties confirmed. Definitely a JRPG in my book then :D. And thanks for mentioning those reshade mods. Here's hoping the sequel improves upon the high points in Arisen, and fixes things regarding questing (better indicators about potentially being locked out of quests for example).
Aw I hope so I really do haha. I feel there's a way to stay true to the original and take out some of the things that just exist to waste your time. The sequel looks good already so I am hopeful. And ayy don't mention it, honestly on PC that Capcom blur is just overpowering without reshade :D I want to say thank you, my videos are not short by any stretch of the imagination, and looking back there's lots of audio problems and such. So to see someone's watched and commented on more than one is lovely. I really appreciate it, thank you so much and I hope you have a really great day! And rofl yes confirmed JRPG
That was a very well done review of Dragon´s Dogma! Hit the nail on the head :D Seeing you, going up the hill on the left, after the encampment and encountering the Bandits first time and getting smacked multiple times, was quite nostalgic for me, as the same happened to me too. If i recall correctly my groups setup was me as a strider, two warriors and a mage with fire enchantment, as i thought fire would work well. My strategy consistet mostly out of kiting him and bunnyhopping/rolling to escape and kill him after several minutes of doing so. After that i thought i would be ready to go on my journey just to encounter wolves and another pack of bandits just 50 meters down the hill of the other side. Definetly a humble experience... so i made my way to Gran Soren and decide to come back another time. Iam really hyped up for Dragons Dogma 2 - I think there can only be improvements! Stay safe Arisen!
Holy smokes first of all, thank you! For watching and leaving kind words, I really appreciate it. And I never get tired of reading experiences of this game, there's always something different and something similar. The bunnyhopping haha, I tell you I don't know how much made it into the video but this is the best strategy and I really respect that you got the bandits down, nice! I could not deal with them at all until so much later. Those wolves though I really hope Dragon's Dogma 2 is a banger, and I will say thank you again. Stay safe back at ya Arisen!
33:36 the hill where the Dragonforged lives, or the nearby castle ruins at sunrise just has to be my favorite places in the game, when it comes to looks and scenes
In my notifications that cut off to "honestly expected more" and I was like 'maaaan i gotta make better videos' haha! Let me say thank you for taking the time to watch and leave kind words, I really do appreciate it! Right now I work on a fun side video (christmas special follow up to this) and then I have Bloodrayne, maybe Bloodrayne movie with some edits, and Pathfinder. No schedule though just this is what's on the table so far!
Thank you so much holy smokes! I try to keep things amateur but I won't lie I do spend some time editing, so it's lovely to hear. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave kind words, really glad I could make you laugh!
If I had known the fan appreciation surrounding that phrase it would have made it into the video haha! They are pretty good though you can't go wrong. Thanks as well for watching and stopping by to comment, thank you!
Currently 84% off on Steam. I have known about this game and its praises since it came out but this review convinced that I need to play it. Cheers mate!
Holy smokes I hope you enjoy it! I really do, it's a grand game if a little bitter at the start haha! Thank you for stopping to comment and for watching! I hope my review proves reliable!
Absolutely outstanding review my man! Definitely rekindled my love for DD and wanting to jump back in. Thank fuck for Japanese devs and studios, from manga, anime to videogames.
Thank you so much for your kind words holy moly. They're really lovely to read and it makes me wanna make more videos, so I appreciate it! AND I couldn't agree more. I started with Bayonetta and Monster Hunter and I gotta say, I'm appreciating the Japanese studios far more. I slept on their games so long it's unreal.
Dude that forest looked so dark and terrifying that anyone willingly going in there to pick fucking flowers deserved to perish. And it was filled with fog. Zero sympathy (Also thank you! For watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! I appreciate it, so thank you!)
@@reallylatereviews She went in there to seek advice from the late Arisen, a mage, known by the people as the Witch, on how to heal your wounds but yea the second i failed the flower quest i immediately knew what kind of game this was and finished side quests immediately as i got them great video man
@@knightgallade8431 rofl that is fair honestly, you can't sleep on side quests at all in DD. I'd forgotten why she went in there too. Shit now I feel bad. And thank you!
Fun fact apparently the eternal ferrystone was a dlc item that you could only get if you had a save of dragons dogma transferred over to dragons dogma dark arisen. Or at least that’s what I seen a lot of people say
I was determined to pull that off but I still can't quite believe how well he lined up with the rock rofl. And yeah all the bandit and guard dialogue, other nonsense like being able to throw people around with almost no consequence. There's something special about Dragon's Dogma. And thank you! For watching and for commenting on my video, I really appreciate it! Thank you!
Your review was as captivating as the game seems to be. Your dialog and editing held me leaning forward in my seat. I will purchase due to your review. To top everything positive about this game, Steam pust it on sale under $5 for the base game.
Thank you so much, holy smokes I don't know what to say to that but thank you for watching and leaving your kind words! Thank you for trusting my review to make a purchase as well, it really is an up and down game but I think it's definitely worth your time! Also to reply to your other comment, looking back at it I see it exactly like that, the mishaps of D&D haha! For every frustration in this game it makes up for it with sheer comedy.
Here's something I noticed no one ever talks about... Resident Evil 4 (2005) had the exact same textures. RE4 and DD are two of my absolute favorite games ever made and it's hard not to notice. This and 4 compliment each other and now that we have RE4R I believe DD2 will be next.
That's really interesting I had no idea they shared textures. I've heard as well that a lot of textures from Resi were lifted without permission from a photographic sample book. They settled out of court for the copyright infringement so I wonder if they encompassed the textures in DD as well. Fingers crossed for a really solid DD2 because RE4R just looks fantastic! I wanna say thank you as well for sharing this, for commenting and for watching! I appreciate it!
Lovely review and good fun haha. I was personally never bothered by the quest locking because I don't focus a lot on the side quests to begin with. What really shines is, after all, the combat. It also bears repeating just how fucking stellar the animation work is in this game. You can really tell it's got a lot of DMC DNA. Can't wait for DD2!
The combat absolutely shines and on the animation, I only just found out about the DMC connection, another game I've never played. But I can believe they share some of the same fantastic animators! I'm cautiously optimistic for DD2, it does look good though haha! Thank you as well for watching my video, and taking the time to leave kind words. I really appreciate it!
This is too kind of you to say haha! I agonise over the jokes, so I do try my best. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching, that's just lovely, thank you!
I like that you dedicated an entire section to the game's music. I wonder what your take would have been on the original menu music. The moment I booted up my game and heard "Into Free" I was already sold on the game.
I have been told about it and I made amends by putting it in another vid but only a snippet cause I worry about copyright haha! But its a banger, more like an anime sound track. I was gutted to find out they just removed it, there was room in this game for both themes somewhere. I can believe it was enough to get you invested, it's fantastic. And I want to say thank you as well for your kind words and watching my video. I really appreciate it, so thank you!
👀 the game said that was the optimal gear, it was the best i had i swear (Also thank you for watching my video, stopping to comment and for calling me out, I appreciate it! Thank you!)
Any time this game is brought up, your guaranteed to have a few people mention that this game was overlooked. Yet you summed up perfectly all the jank, and really strange design decisions they went with that turned a lot of people off when this game was originally released.
Thank you! I always worry about doing a game justice while being critical of it. I can't say I'm objective or unbiased but I keep my experience honest! DD makes you pull out your hair but it manages to stay fun, that itself is amazing. Thank you again for your kind words, and taking the time to watch my video, I really appreciate it!
bro the pawn system is much deeper than you think, 3 opportunistic pawns will share plans if at least 1 knows how to deafeat a certain enemy, and they will work together to kill it.
One day we will have the fusion between The Witcher, Dragon's Dogma, Skyrim, Dark Souls, Dragon Age and Monster Hunter and we'll get the perfect Fantasy RPG.
You convinced me to give it another shot. I started playing the PC version over a year ago and got about as far as the city where you bring the hydra's head... started roaming, doing side quests and exploring... and got completely bored. That dragon that steals your heart isn't the antagonist of the game. The first 20 hours or so are.
Holy shit that hits the nail on the head! I'm glad you gave it another shot and I hope I'm not responsible for too much suffering haha! But you're absolutely right, it's a long slog to get started. A friend told me he wanted 6 hours of his life back, it's why I recommend this only for existing RPG fans. I never like "it gets good after so many hours" games, but with DD I dunno. It's one of the few that's worth it. And thank you as well for watching my video, stopping by to comment and for trusting my review. I really appreciate it, so thank you!
This game doesn't parade you in front of each and everything the team did. I find that refreshing since it would make replaying a different experience, especially if you don't Class-hop much. It seems too many games don't want the player to miss anything since it all takes time and money, and is considered content. The fact this game is willing to let you miss it through your own choices gives it more life. To be honest, I didn't get far (a couple hours) my first boot up and only a couple years later decided to go for it again and found myself quite involved. This was on PC.
I'm glad you came back to it, it really is one you have to stick with. I definitely think you're right in that so many games today want you to see everything all at once. I think my problem with DD is it feels like these locks aren't just beyond my control, they run counter to progressing the game. I've been working on a Pathfinder review and while that game has timed content, quest locking, it works better as "things I missed" as opposed to "I did the wrong quest and I'm screwed." But that part of DD I do respect, that it isn't afraid to cut things off. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, and for watching, I'm very grateful and I always like to hear everyone's perspectives! So thank you!
Tough game for newcomers, but glad you stuck it out, the experience is one of the most rewarding in gaming. Easily in my top 3 games ever and the game I've played the most hours. I go insane thinking about the potential of the sequel. Great video, very glad you enjoyed the game.
Thank you! For both your kind comment and for watching my video! I really appreciate it! I completely agree, it really rewards you for your patience, great game. And literally as you say this haha, the sequel trailer drops there we go!
@@reallylatereviews my pleasure. I really loved your take on the visuals of this game, it was something I hadn't heard that many talk about. Also how about that trailer huh
@@JuliusCaesar103 MAAAAN it looks pretty good haha, but a lot of retreading old ground. I am interested in hearing more and I'm hopeful! And thank you! It's a really good looking game despite some more dated details. Edit: Julius I got so turned around in comments I didn't realise I replied to you on my other video. I'm so embarassed ROFL this youtube notification drop down is horrendous
@@reallylatereviews lmao no worries my friend. And yeah my theory is, here's an appetizer for you folks, this was mostly to gather hype and let people know that the game was progressing well, beautiful that it doesn't have a release date yet, it should take all the time it needs, and then further along they will reveal new bits that look totally different to the original. I'm sure Itsuno is going to inject the game with a lot of new ideas.
@@JuliusCaesar103 Thanks haha I do worry! And I'm thinking you're right. I'm glad to see it's kept what makes it Dragons Dogma, I just really hope it feels like an evolution. I expect it will, already seeing the falling bridge and stuff like that. Narratively, I'm concerned it takes place 5 minutes up the road. But I think if they do something different with the eternal return (perhaps a story about breaking the cycle) then even a familiar setting would work well. that pawn high five tho
I'm think this is the best review especially for someone thats wanting to get into this game. I originally played it back in 2012 on the ps3 and still find it as one of the greatest games to ever be created. I want to get my friends to play this gem so I'll recommend this review to them. Thank you for playing such an amazing game.
Thanks for another great review. Purshased DD on instantgaming because of it and it's been hell of a fun and I've only come outside the chapter 1 town so far. Being able to lift up Pawns and goblins over your shoulder and toss them is my favourite feature :)
Ayyy asdf! Glad to see ya back! I did pin your comment on DMM, so hopefully people check it out! Holy smokes it's always a little worrying when I hear someone's picked up a game I've reviewed haha! But I hope I haven't steered you wrong. Aw I love being able to throw people, it's just so satisfying. Also being able to knock back some of the bigger foes, it's not quite the same but still good fun! Thank you as well for coming back to comment and watch, and I really hope you enjoy DD! Thank you!
The 60gig PS3 was the best investment you could ever make. Worth the 600. A ps1, ps2, ps3, DVD player, media player and one of the first Blu-ray players and updatable. I'm glad I had a job unlike everyone that cried.
I feel that. Every character deserved more screentime to give them chance to be actual characters. Ayyy yeah lets hope DD2 is fantastic! This game does deserve a brilliant sequel Thank you as well for watching my video and stopping to comment, I really appreciate it!
As suspected, you produce great reviews and don't disappoint. Hope you can go through a list of game I fancy in the coming months, looking forward to enjoying your content even more !
The VA for Nazeem is Keith Silverstein. I met him once at a local anime convention. His voice is literally fucking EVERYWHERE MY GOD. Standup guy tho, rly
Haha holy shit he really is in everything! But that is lovely, I'm glad you got a chance to meet him! Despite my loathing for Nazeem, I really do enjoy recognising a voice I know so well haha! Thank you for sharing this, taking the time to comment and to watch! Thank you!
Mage fan?! I gotchu covered, I went back and looked at sorcerer to show just how wrong I was: ua-cam.com/video/fe_R4GbwGQQ/v-deo.html
Mystic Knight or Magick Archer fan? DUDE I got a video for that too because I live in dragons dogma now ua-cam.com/video/6AWc-F__Qik/v-deo.html
Reupload: some footage replaced with CC footage, appropriate attribution given in description. Added a video of look-alike Phil Collins standing in the rain cause I thought it was amazing.
I want to apologise for some audio crackle I've only just noticed. I switched to Sony Vegas 18 around here and it did not import my old audio settings
Thank you for your support, patience and understanding with these reuploads. Thank you. Goes without saying if you need Dragons Dogma footage, feel free to take it from my review.
Nice work again time for a re watch ;D
Holy smokes bless you I swear, thank you dude for real. I'm chugging through these a bit slower than I'd hoped, I just am so grateful for the patience of yourself and others who have seen these go up once before. Thank you so much!
@@reallylatereviews Hey we’re all fine with waiting. These need to be re uploaded so others can find them like we originally did :D
But yeah there’s no rush they’ll be done when they’re done. Gives me something to listen to whilst I grind out these awful AC Valhalla mastery challenges XD
@@MadnlooneyJR Oh my goodness, I swear if you have to turn every radio tower in that I feel for you I really do :D but in all seriousness, the Valhalla entry looks like the most interesting of the AC series, along with Odyssey! I haven't played any AC games but if I had to go on looks and themes alone, I'd probably pick one of those. Do you get anything good for challenges? :O
And thank you, I really mean it. I'm gonna pop up a little update/100 subs (thank you!) video tomorrow which I wanna do because it is a landmark for me, but it won't slow anything down because I will be rendering/checking Sin Emergence tomorrow anyway.
@@reallylatereviews So they are like combat challenges that you need to do flawlessly to get gold medals. It’s a fixed difficulty so you can’t really cheese it and they select your loadout for you. They’re alright end game activities but require a lot of patience to get through.
As for if the game is good it’s definitely an acquired taste. Some people hate them some love them. Ubisoft has a tendency to morph all their games to fit an identical design structure. So it has a gear system now with abilities etc. The usual icon vomit on your map is present but I don’t know they are just nice to explore as well. The game isn’t perfect but it’s like a comfort food almost XD I’m also fairly invested in the lore having played basically every entry, I try to read all in game lore and have read most of their printed media as well be it books or graphic novels.
Of the three newest in the series that follow this heavy RPG formula I’ve got to say Odyssey was the one I had most fun with then Valhalla and finally Origins. But I know they aren’t for everyone so there is perhaps a chance you don’t enjoy them. I’m not sure if PC Gamepass has access to Ubisofts subscription thing like EA does. As perhaps that might be a better way of trying them. Just dropping £1 for a month if that deal is still a thing for new subscribers.
This is one of the most underrated games of all time. I've never had more fun with an RPG battle system.
It is so underrated, I honestly almost missed it and I'm so glad I found it. I think it's one of the rare occasions where the RPG elements complement and blend seamlessly with the action gameplay, rather than hinder or supress it.
Bless you Banana as well for watching my videos and commenting, I really appreciate it, thank you!
I replied to your console question on Bayo as well in case that doesn't notify ya. You're right I just love my PC though :P
It really was. It was my crack for a while back in the day
@@ded2thaworld963 the fuck😖👌
It's here
I love the quest failing thing, makes it feel like the world moves without the arisen
That is true, a few people have said that and I do respect it for that, but I'm not gonna lie it's frustrating when you're totally unaware your own progress is responsible for that happening. I like the idea of the moving world though, it gives me a bit more respect for the system.
Thank you for watching and for stopping to comment, I really appreciate it!
@@reallylatereviews for me made me exited about replaying it over and over again and so I did with the new game plus, and I've been finding hidden content for almost a decade, I grew to absolutely love this system
@@reallylatereviews That's why there's NG+ in-built; the cycle of eternal return
Yes for me one of the best features of this game, other than combat. Wish more RPG's would do this instead of the whole world essentially being paused while you mess around with what ever you feel like at the time. Makes it feel way more alive!
I love the quests on here besides the go here kill ten rabbits thing. But when you can actually fail a quest it makes the game much better. I always make sure to head back to cassardis to see if my cousins need help
I have to mention that even the character creation has so much depth to it. Your character is small? He can fit into small spaces. He is tall? He can reach higher heights. He is skinny? He can climb faster. He is fat? He can't be knocked down easily. He isn't ripped? He can regen stamina faster. He is bulky? He can carry a lot more items.
The reason the eternal ferrystone was in the storage (sorry if somebody else beat me to this), is because this was not a thing in the base game when it first came out. You had to buy ferrystones (or find them in specific locations). You also did not have all the different fast travel points that dark arisen added (you only had a couple of fast travel points by default). You had to buy/find the fast travel points at very select story points, and then place them down at the places you wanted. I had played this game so much that I had the perfect fast travel system figured out by the time dark arisen came out and it cancelled half my 'work' 😅. Glad more people are trying this game out! Has a special place in my heart and I've played it well over 1000 hours across multiple versions!
THAT explains it holy shit! Fuckin ell I wondered why there were two versions haha. I won't lie buying those sounds very tedious but I did come to appreciate the system after I found the Eternal ferrystone. Especially if they didn't even have many fast points.
Thank you for sharing this, I would have never known at all, and also thank you for taking the time to comment and watch. I really appreciate it!
@@reallylatereviews I think the point originally was to add to the importance of planning your travel. I remember the importance of picking up a quest and then sleeping at the inn to make sure we avoided nightfall. It added to the charm. Of course by the time you get to Ng+ you just want to quickly get those escort quests out of the way.
@@CephalonKet Yeah I can respect that. I think my main gripe was that so much of that is front loaded towards the start of the game. Slaying a dragon feels less of a burden than running back and forth if that makes sense. I do have a new appreciation for it after reading what you said though, and there is a charm to it. Yeah night time PFFT we hate that!
@@reallylatereviews First time I played I was actually scared of having to travel during the night because everything was so dark and I'd stumble on hard bosses. Good times! Anyway, your video was great, great editing! Keep up the good work!
I always tend to place the Portcrystals in the areas npcs want to be escorted too, use the eternal ferrystone, easy experience
I like that it doesn’t tell you which quests are lockable. It means you’re playing as a character as you should in an RPG and letting the story take over.
Dragon's Dogma has some pretty low lows but some of the highest highs in all of gaming for me.
I'll never forget the first time my Sorcerer pawn dropped Bolide and wiped an entire encounter by himself after the incredibly long cast time and wind-up.
The mages in Dragon's Dogma are TRULY forces of nature, bringing downright BIBLICAL levels of destruction at the highest levels.
The Warriors are among the most powerful in gaming as well, with the mighty swings and arc of Obliteration able to one-shot even incredibly sturdy foes.
The rogue characters are incredibly nimble and the amount of damage they can pump out while weaving in and out of combat is super impressive.
The hybrid vocations are unlike most other options in gaming and they're SO MUCH FUN. Shoutout to Mystic Knight's focus on parrying and magic cannon spam.
Bitterblack Isle has some of the dopest upgrades and equipment in the game but i wish there was some kind of transmog system like what Monster Hunter adapted in Gen 5 since style is the true endgame.
Also something a lot of folks don't realize is all of Dragon's Dogma's numbers for damage and defense are additive/subtractive.
Example: Enemy has 100 defense and you have 110 attack. You will deal 10 damage to that enemy.
but, if you go and upgrade your weapon and get 150 attack, you'll deal 50 damage instead. 5x the damage.
The menu system can be a bit wonky to deal with but knowing how important gear upgrades are is crucial for enjoyment and actually clearing the harder content.
Ya know, I'm gonna be honest. Transmog/glamour/layered armour whatever you want to call it, is absolutely essential for me. I know it's completely cosmetic but it's absolutely a necessity. So I completely agree.
I had no idea about the damage numbers, I gotta admit I didn't dig into it that far but I bet for endgame it really starts to matter!
It's honestly one of the best games I've ever played, because it really is fun and I've been informed that the mages take a minute to warm up before you really enjoy them haha! So I believe you when you say they becoming forces of nature :D I'd honestly give it a more confident recommendation it's just, it is a game you need patience with right at the start. After that first bit the game becomes mostly highs and I dig it, especially with bitterblack isle as you said. They need to waterproof that fuckin lantern though.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for watching. I love to see people's passion about games they love and so I'm really grateful you're sharing it, thank you!
Mystic Knight's Magic Cannon combined with the skill that throws multiple attacks in a short time...priceless
also, the first time i ran into the big wolf boss (Fenrir?) in Bitterblack Isle, i honestly had to just climb out of it's reach and just spam it with area spells, took me like 30 minutes to take it down
@@reallylatereviews they kinda waterproofed it in BBI, one of the items you can get from BBI Cursed Gear purification is a ring that prevents you from getting drenched. Rings are not that useful anyway unless you're going for max optimization so it's somewhat of a doable compromise
Okay that sounds like a thing I wish I'd had earlier haha! Thanks!
@@reallylatereviews Make tall character and lantern don't get wet.
It can be a frustration to some people, but this game hits all the right spots for me. Every class feels awesome to play, I've played as a Mystic Knight and I feel like you missed the best part of it. I wish I could erase my memory, play with each class and explore everything anew. All I can say is they're masterworks all, you can't go wrong.
After playing sorcerer a bit I've also been recommended to dig further into mystic knight, especially as my character will be better built for it now. So I will definitely get around to it haha. I think that's wonderful though, loving a game so much you wish it could be fresh again. That's a testament to a great game.
Thank you as well, for taking the time to comment and watch my videos. Thank you!
honestly the Fight with Grigori and the entire run from him and the flight was the single best fight i have ever seen in any game honestly.
Same! Some People down play grigori because he is "Too Easy"
Well, he IS easy but can kick ass if given the opportunity, but honestly i like the fact that his fight is more cinematic than difficult😅
Its really a mystery why there's been no sequel to this gem.
To be fair, they are working on it currently
I genuinely can't wait for that! I've heard that a lot of stuff was trimmed for time from DD so hopefully some of those concepts will make it into the sequel!
i think there's a teaser
Not really. IIRC it didn't do the numbers they wanted, and it was compared unfavorably to games like Witcher 2, Skyrim, and even Dark Souls. It was even intended to be a hit in the west and wound up doing better in Japan.
A sequel has been announced, they are currently working on it
The magic in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced in my gaming life.
The meteorite shower and the Maelstrom were simply dope.
Seeing the havoc of destruction that those spells could bring is one of the most powerful and satisfying sensations I have ever experienced playing a game.
I just wanna say real quick thank you for watching and commenting on my videos, I really appreciate it so thank you!
And you're right in both cases. About the magic in DD, and the kicking in Dark Messiah haha! I'm putting a magic DD video up soon to rectify my error here. Fun video not a serious review, but yeah I missed a trick here. Magic is 10/10. Thank you!
I just starting playing this myself. It's definitely one of those hidden gems.
Niiice hope you enjoy it! For sure, it's got so much going for it!
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It’s unbelievable that this is a game from 2012. It’s got better animations, gameplay, and just so proper compared to other games that came after
It's honestly unreal. It shows how so many games took a step forward, two steps back.
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Dragons Dogma 2 looks absolutely breathtaking…especially on PC running 120 FPS
truly a great review, critical and open minded. most people get bored of the game shortly after gran soren, and miss out on the beauty of the game after that point. the games combat is unrivaled, the pawn system so unique and fun, and moments that kept me coming back years after playing as a kid.
I had fond memories as a kid playing DDDA after my older brother got bored of it and finished the mainstory only once but missing out on alot of content, i came back early this year when i found it on steam and made it my mission to both:
A - Do a full guts playthrough solo (did it)
B - get all the achievements and do all content (did it)
the game is an acquired taste but for those who played it, love it to pieces. until next time dragons dogma :D
I have big respect for those challenge feats you set yourself! And thank you as well!
Great review! It's one of my favorite games , the atmosphere is unlike any other game. Really enjoyed your sense of humor and will watch your next videos.
+1 for the Michael Keaton joke!
Thank you! Ayyy I'm glad it made ya laugh, that is always worrying me if my humor comes across haha! And it is such a good game so I don't blame you, you are right I can't really associate it's atmosphere with anything else. Truly got a unique vibe. And thank you again for watching, and sending kind words, it does really mean a lot to me!
We love Michael Keaton here yo! +1
I loved all the comments and anecdotes I'll say you found your signature style hope to see more older games reviewed as this one
Ayyy thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed them haha! And I tell ya I hope I can keep making videos worth your time, I really do. Thank you for watching and leaving kind words!
This was a great video. Dragon's Dogma is amazing. Can't wait for the sequel. Subscribed.
Thank you! Holy smokes I really appreciate it, and your kind words! It is amazing ya know, I love it. Even if it slapped me about a bit :D
I love this game. Have been re-paying it recently. Its an underrated gem. So glad its getting a sequel, finally.
Me too holy smokes, it really is as well. Thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
One of the greatest games I have ever played. I also played this game 10 + years after it came out. I remembered that I never got to play it. So I gave it a chance. It was such a great game because it was such a hidden gem. I did not expect the combat and progression to be so well done. This game was ahead of it's time.
This game had moments that were truly unforgettable. The first time I fought the gryphon at the tower it completely blew my mind.
The gryphon fight is just so good, my only wish is it stuck around in the open fields a little longer. But I can't complain, the lightning, the chase, such a good fight in the tower.
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To this day I think the combat in Dragon's Dogma is better than the vast majority of RPG and Souls-like games. As you said in your review, the combat just seems so visceral, and the idea that you can climb the giant monsters and strike their weakpoints really added to the depth and excitement of taking those behemoths down. The way sorcery was done in the game is also second to none - while I didn't enjoy playing a Sorcerer myself, I did enjoy renting out pawns that performed these grandiose and devastating spells. While the casting times might be slow, the game has a clever spell syncing system to allow for acceleration of casting if multiple players/pawns possess the same spell. Pawns will literally copy the spell another is casting to spell sync.
This game also had a phenomenal expansion in Bitterblack Isle, which basically played right into this games strengths (excellent exploration, upgrade systems, and of course combat). Bitterblack Isle also featured a combat track that is my favorite of any game (track name is "Battle of Despair"). I remember walking through some of the depths of Bitterblack Isle in eerie silence, and all of a sudden one of my pawns would shout "Eliminator" and a sense of dread would build as the heavy guitar riff and chanting would kick it into gear. Phenomenal.
I also really liked the pawn system, and how surprisingly deep it is. Pawn can learn from fighting monsters and completing quests, and perform better for any future renters of those pawns. Pawns also have a complex disposition system that affects their general behavior in battle and when exploring. There was a small group of us back when the game came out that held pawn competitions in the final post-game area - we would see if the pawns would be strong enough to take down those giant bosses by themselves, and based the competition around the speed of the boss takedowns.
This game is in dire need of a sequel, so long as they preserve the core of what made the combat and gear upgrade systems so good.
Those competitions sound really inventive, I like that! Pawn arena! It really is, I do hope in the sequel they iron out some of the grievances but keep it complex and deep. I am the same as well I preferred rental mages :D
Thank you for taking the time to comment, share your experiences it's lovely to read, and for watching!
Excellent review, I love to see new players enjoying this hidden gem. The pawn system is unique - it’s lots of fun to hire other players pawns, it changes the way the missions go. Combat, incredible. But oh, that ox is soooo incredibly slow, you can kick it to speed it up a little, but that feels like bad karma. I watched an old UA-cam video on the making of the game, and the world was going to be even bigger but the budget wasn’t there. Bet they’ll have more resources on the next one.
Time to go start a new DD game. :)
It really is a gem! I really dig the pawn system as well, I think having that level of customisation, and instant ability to share that pawn with someone is phenomenal.
True I hope they do, especially since I heard they were going to take the player to the moon but it got cut!
Dragons Dogma 2: Space
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I did not expect to sit through the whole video considering I beat this game more than once, but I think you captured the experience really well! When I think back on the game with my nostalgia goggles on I just remember it as a great game with some kickass mechanics, but really there were a few times that something felt clunky or annoyed me or I had to reload a prior save because of missing out on delicious side quests. However, this game will still always be on the top of my "I wish this had a sequel" list. Great video overall!
Thank you so much honestly, it's really lovely to hear I can do it justice, cause it is a great game. Oh the side quests, tell me about it haha :D but yeah enough awesome stuff to keep us going I suppose!
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The sequel is coming out on March 22, 2024.
I absolutely love Dragon's Dogma and am so excited about the second game. I am replaying it for the millionth time. Dark Arisen is so so much fun for tough enemies, amazing loot and general hair pulling out frustration when you lose the final fight in the DLC over and over again. Yeah, my party is all men and in the DLC, every ogre absolutely rages against my squad as they prefer men! I start as rogue characters then move onto being a magic archer....so OP when levelled up!
Haha those ogres I swear. I had to take a minute when that came up on my screen. Just did not expect it at all. Yeah I've heard the DLC is painful and amazing, so I really need to dig into it a bit more. I respect the all dude challenge squad play as well.
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Dude! One of the best reviews I’ve ever watched. Your banter is outstanding! Made my day! 😂
Maaaaan thank you! I dunno what else to say except thank you so much for your kind words, and just taking the time to watch my video. I appreciate it, I really do. Thank you!
This is one of my all time favorite games and am over the moon excited for a sequel. Really like the review, glad you were able to witness what this hidden gem had to offer. To bad you didn't play sorcerer, being able to summon a tornado or cause a meteor storm mid combat is pretty great. Loved the video
I love this janky game. Great review and you hit all the same highlights and lowlights as I did. I just keep coming back to play this game time and time again.
Haha glad to hear someone shared my lows :D
I get the coming back part, I tend to take long breaks before coming back to play a game again (usually) but DD is definitely something I can come back to play. It's got charm!
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Man I love might and magic dark messiah, yet another underrated gem.
The eternal ferry stone was in your storage and not given to you right away because it was not in the original version of the game. Fairy stones were but the fast travel system was something you had to unlock progressively. Fast traveling is a little overrated though it's actually kind of good for you to fight your way through enemies and gain experience and collect the loot. All that s*** helps you in the long run. Plus it allows you and your pawns to gain more experience fighting different types of enemies.
Been in love with this game since at least 2015. Loved you video, and dragon dogma 2 is confirmed. Trailers already out
Thank you holy smokes! Really glad you enjoyed the video especially as you've been playing since 2015, I wanted to do the game the justice is deserved. So thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching as well!
Aw and the trailer looks good, I'm optimistic about the sequel haha!
I feel you really missed out by rejecting a magic character right off. I have taken a team of four sorcerers to Bitterblack and it is truly spectacular. Sorcerer sync is a blast and that holy focused bolt is really powerful. It was thrill to surround that dad gom knight and blast him to oblivion with a four way fulmination. Four grand bolide or maelstrom really do a number on those prisoner cyclops and it looks amazing. Exequay gives you the ability to deal with golems without having a melee pawn. I love all the vocations but sorcerer is my favorite, no doubt.
So fun. There are ways to speed up casting and one of the best is sorcerer sync, but the ring and augments too really help. I think you should try it again, give it a chance. The casting adds a delicious tension to combat that is so satisfying to pull off. After you four way bolide an archhydra you may never go back.
Happy gaming!
I am actually giving it a go right now for an apology video rofl. It's hit and miss, but I am enjoying it not gonna lie. I feel like it's the slowest vocation to get the ball rolling though!
This was such thorough and funny review. DD was always on my radar, just downloaded based on this vid, thnx
Holy smokes thank you! I've heard it's on sale as well so hopefully a good time to get it, and I hope ya enjoy I really do! Thank you again for your kind words and stopping to comment! And for trusting my review to try the game, it means a lot to me, so thank you!
NGL traversing without the Teleport stone is one of my favorite things to do in Dragons Dogma. It reminds me of old-school RPG adventure, where you enjoy the journey more than the destination. You would prepare yourself a lot of healing items before embarking on an adventure. Reminds me of BOTW a bit. In newer gen open-world games like Elden ring, the fast travel is absolutely abused to the point that you’d appreciate less about the small details you’d find in your journey.
Unrelated but I really like the gameplay. It's reactive and you fight with the same pace as the enemy, unlike Dark Souls game where you are in disadvantage and “sluggish” and less mobile. And DD’s bow combat is the best I've come across, better than the shtty Dark Souls/Elden Ring bows. They should take notes from DD
I agree big time with the combat part. I want my character to move when I push a button.
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My god I was dying laughing during the frantic reload that you went thru. Subbed!
Ayyy thank you so much holy smokes! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope I can keep making videos that deserve your subscription!
I also want to say thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and leave kind words, thank you!
i liked it, felt informative. let me know to expect some great highs and real lows if i don't get my hands on a quest guide LOL. thank you!
Haha yeah this really is a game there's no shame in double checking a quest guide, purely because you can miss so much. And yes, many ups and downs :D
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You wanna know what's even more amazing about all of this?
The game is missing 60% of it's content...that's right, you only played 40% of it.
Also about the Family Eviction, you can actually talk to Fournival and he will suggest that YOU pay for the deed, hand it over to the family, and now they're not forced to move out.
That is what i love about it, you can complete certain quests Differently, just because the quest says Do This, doesn't mean it Has to be done in That way, think outside the box.
Another example is the final fight vs Grigori, when you are given the Choice, your beloved, or certain doom, if you are an Archer class, and you've spent 200k gold on The Maker's Finger, you can shoot Grigori, and kill him before the fight even start. (it is VERY anti climatic, don't even get a cutscene, just you walking outside to find your romantic choice)
you're gonna miss out of a hell of a lot of lore, gear, items, exp and the 100% Dragon Forging, but the option IS There.
Another example is the first time you fight the Gryphon and it flies away which makes you chase it to the Blue Moon Tower and fight it there, if you have the correct enchantment (Fire) or use other explosively fiery items, it cannot fly away, and if you kill it fast enough, you Completely skip the Blue Moon Tower, and non of Mercedes soldiers die, to her delight.
Also about the Dragon Forging...you wasted time killing 7 drakes to DF ONE piece?
You could've just killed Grigori and gotten your entire worn gear Dragon Forged at 100% proc chance.
Okay so don't judge me. But there's no fuckin way I was gonna pay off their debt, I got worlds to save and upgrades are expensive haha!
But you are right I love that there is so much going on and it's clear they put a lot of thought into the less obvious paths you can take. I would not have guessed to use fire to ground the gryphon but now it makes complete sense why it just plummets when that NPC mage uses fire magic! I get it now!
The truth is I both wanted to make a joke about dragonforging and I thought just doing a little dragon again might be faster haha :D Thank you as well for sharing all this, I had no idea about the archer option, thats nuts to think that's in there. Thank you for watching also, bless you!
@@reallylatereviews Better to evict them anyway. If you pay their debt (or don't do the quest at all) then...well, you make Pip an orphan come endgame. And yes, he fully blames you. Ingrate...
Holy shit this really IS the most realistic game I've played so far
@@ThePawnedPawn Well, why do you think i keep paying off their debt for?
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This has to be the first time I've watched a game review & laughed at every meme/joke thrown in without finding any of them cringy. You've got an awesome sense of humour, liked & subbed.
I always worry my memes are a little dated but that is on brand for me haha. Thank you! Not just for watching and subscribing, but for taking the time out of your day to leave kind words. I really appreciate that! Thank you!
Tbf with the magic classes, they do in fact start slow, but those later spells carry
You're right my dude, I did go back and revisit sorcerer in another video. I dropped the ball on this big time but also, holy shit I just got done with that mountain run. I could not take being scrub gandalf after that
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Kick the Ox, Arisen!
Fantastic video, great narration and editing 10/10
Haha after this video I did kick the ox, and heal it by standing next to it while injured and letting my pawns cast. I got there eventually. And holy smokes thank you for your kind words, and for watching! I really appreciate it, so thank you!
Woo, hoo! Excellent review! I love this game, loved your review, and you nailed it on just about everything. Kudos! I normally play solo as a magic archer and at this time I have over 25,000 hours in it and still going.
Holy smokes I believe that you love this game! Solo as well I mean, as much as I ended up doing a lot of the work haha, that must be a real challenge just going in solo without pawns, I respect that! I really am grateful to hear your kind words as well, it really is such a great game and I love it too! Thank you and bless you!
one thing you missed was that the high level magic is awesome. I hate that the warrior class only gets 3 skills while all the rest have 6. but the real Achilles heel in the game is that it needs a better story, longer. more fleshed out, with more room for the character to interact and experiment with the moving parts and explore their own motivations. and leave out the bizare out of place last act in the sequel please.
I think you're absolutely right about the story. There was so much potential there, especially around the court with the different schemes going on. All of them went nowhere with little character interaction. Self contained maybe but some felt like dead-ends. I trimmed the bit about warrior having 3 skills for time, but it did bother me. I've been told I did miss the best magic haha, my next playthrough for sure :P
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@@reallylatereviews you definitely need to give magic archer a try too prob my favorite class and i usually am a warrior type of player
Great review of this classic game. I’m subscribing to your channel for more
Thank you so much bless you! I'm gonna try and make more good vids for ya! And thanks for watching and stopping to comment!
Just picked this up a few days ago, been hooked hard and chuckled good at your experience with the hidden ferrystone
Haha aw I can laugh at it now, at the time my eyes were locked open in frustration. Glad you're enjoying it though, it's a game you really can get hooked on easily!
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Still haven't played this. I've just been watching videos about it to see what I'm in for. This video has definitely been the one I feel gave me the best insight into this game alongside some chuckles. Good stuff, thank you.
Thank you! Holy smokes I really appreciate your kind words and if I can suffer a bit to inform people I'm even happier haha! Although after reading comments I feel like I only scratched the surface in some areas. And thank you for watching as well!
Great review, you are really good and I love how you focus on gameplay .
Ayyy thank you! I worried at first about the half story/half analysis thing but it seemed to work out
I just want to repeat myself and say thank you for your kind words holy smokes, and for taking the time to watch my video! I appreciate it!
Love your review style as it's very engaging.
Thank you so much! And thanks for letting me know, I'm gonna try and keep it up!
“He sounds kind of familiar.”
I bet that in an alternate universe he went to the Cloud District very often…
Ah unfortunate you quit mage before getting to the massive spells.
I've been informed I made a massive mistake yeah haha! But I did get to see my pawn using the ice spikes and lightning whip, and they do look amazing! I'd just got past the mountain and at that point I could not handle another "slow burn" ya know? Next time I play it, I will be on a mage though :P
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Great video! I restarted playing DDDA and have been praying the youtube algorithms feed me good stuff. I feel you on the mage combat, getting the core skills and augments made it more bearable, but what really made it fun was the maelstrom spell
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Okay so I checked that out, and that spell does look amazing haha! I really will be playing this game again in the future, so I will be sure to play mage and get past the initial steps. I bet with the augments as well it's a lot nicer to play.
@@reallylatereviews it definitely is! If you get a mage pawn you can have a sync spell woth amazing effects
@@lordcockula683 :O worth having another mage along then even if I start to feel like gandalf, nice! I like that, thank you!
@@reallylatereviews happy to help! there's a ton of guides online on comp synergies, how you can influence pawns and anything else. Take your time with the game and explore in a way you enjoy
@@lordcockula683 This is the best sentiment for any game, I absolutely agree!
Still one of, if not the most fun game I ever played :D
Great video, your early adventures are similar to my own. At the beginning I was ready to rage quit twice because of the difficulty level, but the game sinks its claws into you and you can't stop thinking about ways of defeating those bosses. After careful consideration, you come back and win. The best word for Dragon's Dogma is "satisfying".
I couldn't agree more haha, it really is a satisfying game, if a little headsmacking at times! It's a game that draws you back with it's challenges
Thank you as well for sharing your experience, and for watching of course! Thank you!
Somehow this review feels just as amazing as the game itself, and like the game your channel is a diamond in the rough.
Instant L+S
Thank you! Holy moly I really appreciate your kind words, thank you. I just hope I can keep making videos you enjoy!
And ya I really agree (about the game haha) it is something really special if you can sit with it a moment.
Don't remember how many times I beat this game but I always come back to it after someone talks about it on YT
I can really understand this. For me it's Deus Ex, I always wanna go back to it when it comes up in conversation haha! Thank you for watching my video and of course, for commenting as well!
@@reallylatereviews thanks for the video. Cheers
Is shocking to me that this game went so under the radar when it's literally just elden Ring before elden Ring was elden ring. Such an incredible wonderful game. I sunk at least 4,000 hours into it and they still want to go back for another one. I can't wait for the second one to come out
I really have to sit and finish Elden Ring because it's also a great game, and while definitely similar they both have enough to make each game unique. I think Elden Ring feels more challenging while Dragons Dogma feels more accessible but also more punishing. I look forward to DD2 and while I hope they dump some of the contrivances, I also hope they don't take away the things that make it special.
Lastly I want to say thank you to you for stopping to leave a comment and for watching my video, thank you! I really appreciate it!
The anecdote stuff is the future of this channel. Great job.
Thank you, I'm gonna lean into it a bit more if I can keep the videos tight. It keeps my reviews different and I like to think more useful. Maybe they're a bit spoilery but there are dozens of spoiler-free reviews out there.
Thank you again not just for your kind words but for watching my video, I really do appreciate it!
If what I heard is true, what we got in Dragon's Dogma was only around 40% of content of what the director envisioned. It explains all the storylines that ultimately went to nowhere and the generally unfinished feeling of the entire game. There should have been even elves beyond Witchwood, but the only thing that remained from that content is the pointy ears in the character creation.
I really hope that the team will be able to fully realize everything they want in the upcoming sequel, cause Dragon's Dogma was indeed a diamond in a rough, the best action RPG that never got copied and nothing ever come close to the combat and the exploration that this game has since 2012.
I've heard a few things about the pulled content but elves? Holy smokes this game was gonna be massive by the sound of it! Still hope for the sequel to complete the picture though!
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first vid I've seem from you and it was as entertaining as it is informative. High quality and genuinely funny. 8.7/10
Thank you, I really mean it! I never would have given myself an 8/10 rofl so I'm stoked with that
I'm gonna try to keep making them meet these standards. Thank you for stopping to comment and for watching as well!
I played this when it released and just the pawn mechanic made it one of the best games ever. Mounting (oh my) large monsters, coupled with the pawns, and the game got very little of the praise it deserved. Great video. Subscribed.
Thank you! I really appreciate it, and thanks for commenting as well! Aw it really deserved more praise, I barely heard about it at all back when it came out.
Id honestly cry if they made DD2 a coop game, even 2p would be enough thanks to the pawn system.
after watching your hilarious dark messiah review. your channel is one of my favorite channels ever!
Holy smokes thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch more of my garbage rofl! But I really do appreciate it, and I'm thankful ya took the time to comment too, thank you!
Please review Elex
First let me say thank you! For watching and commenting, I really do appreciate it!
And I tell ya I already have a backlog to work through but I always check out every request, I'll take a look at it :D
Love to see ya go for that Golden Idol quest.
Now you listen here, cause I know that quest. I fuckin did that quest with a perfect score and gave the idol to Mads. So I tell you what I'll do it again and film it for my next DD video. Not trying to get you to watch that, nonono, I'm just letting you know you are responsible for suffering and I hope you're happy.
Nah just kidding but I do wanna say thank you! For taking the time to watch my video, and stopping to comment, I really appreciate it! So thank you!
One of my favorite games thanks for the review, and not shying away from the awkward but also showing what the game does well. ;) I may have missed it but i don't think you mentioned at the end of bitterblack Isle is a boss that once defeated changes all the monsters in the dungeon to harder ones and gives that boss a second phase. ;)
First of all please let me say thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment, I really appreciate it, so thank you!
And you're right, I missed that haha! I'm still not good enough or high enough level to face the second phase but I'm getting there! I love that Bitterblack has a whole second phase, not just a new boss, that's great!
Bro your comedy is hilarious af 😂 loving the content 👍
Ayyy Mr Snugz! Thank you! It really is lovely to know someone's come back to watch another video, and your kind words as well. Just thank you! Hope I can keep making more vids ya enjoy :D
@@reallylatereviews Of course my dude! Np at all. Your reviews are really great man, makes me laugh and stuff too aha 👍😁
Battle Panties confirmed. Definitely a JRPG in my book then :D. And thanks for mentioning those reshade mods. Here's hoping the sequel improves upon the high points in Arisen, and fixes things regarding questing (better indicators about potentially being locked out of quests for example).
Aw I hope so I really do haha. I feel there's a way to stay true to the original and take out some of the things that just exist to waste your time. The sequel looks good already so I am hopeful. And ayy don't mention it, honestly on PC that Capcom blur is just overpowering without reshade :D
I want to say thank you, my videos are not short by any stretch of the imagination, and looking back there's lots of audio problems and such. So to see someone's watched and commented on more than one is lovely. I really appreciate it, thank you so much and I hope you have a really great day!
And rofl yes confirmed JRPG
@@reallylatereviews No problem!
That was a very well done review of Dragon´s Dogma! Hit the nail on the head :D
Seeing you, going up the hill on the left, after the encampment and encountering the Bandits first time and getting smacked multiple times, was quite nostalgic for me, as the same happened to me too.
If i recall correctly my groups setup was me as a strider, two warriors and a mage with fire enchantment, as i thought fire would work well. My strategy consistet mostly out of kiting him and bunnyhopping/rolling to escape and kill him after several minutes of doing so.
After that i thought i would be ready to go on my journey just to encounter wolves and another pack of bandits just 50 meters down the hill of the other side. Definetly a humble experience... so i made my way to Gran Soren and decide to come back another time.
Iam really hyped up for Dragons Dogma 2 - I think there can only be improvements!
Stay safe Arisen!
Holy smokes first of all, thank you! For watching and leaving kind words, I really appreciate it.
And I never get tired of reading experiences of this game, there's always something different and something similar. The bunnyhopping haha, I tell you I don't know how much made it into the video but this is the best strategy and I really respect that you got the bandits down, nice! I could not deal with them at all until so much later. Those wolves though
I really hope Dragon's Dogma 2 is a banger, and I will say thank you again. Stay safe back at ya Arisen!
33:36 the hill where the Dragonforged lives, or the nearby castle ruins at sunrise just has to be my favorite places in the game, when it comes to looks and scenes
i checked your channel and honestly expected more videos considering how good this was. Keep it up!
In my notifications that cut off to "honestly expected more" and I was like 'maaaan i gotta make better videos' haha!
Let me say thank you for taking the time to watch and leave kind words, I really do appreciate it! Right now I work on a fun side video (christmas special follow up to this) and then I have Bloodrayne, maybe Bloodrayne movie with some edits, and Pathfinder. No schedule though just this is what's on the table so far!
Your sense of humor is great.
This game is top 5 all time for me.
This video is a fun watch.
This channel deserves way more subs.
GG
Thank you! Holy moly! It really is a great game as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave kind words, and for watching, I really appreciate it!
Absolutely top notch editing and narration, laughed hard at 13:15
Thank you so much holy smokes! I try to keep things amateur but I won't lie I do spend some time editing, so it's lovely to hear. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave kind words, really glad I could make you laugh!
"They're masterworks all, you can't go wrong" everytime you want to enhance your weapons
If I had known the fan appreciation surrounding that phrase it would have made it into the video haha! They are pretty good though you can't go wrong. Thanks as well for watching and stopping by to comment, thank you!
Currently 84% off on Steam. I have known about this game and its praises since it came out but this review convinced that I need to play it. Cheers mate!
Holy smokes I hope you enjoy it! I really do, it's a grand game if a little bitter at the start haha! Thank you for stopping to comment and for watching! I hope my review proves reliable!
Absolutely outstanding review my man! Definitely rekindled my love for DD and wanting to jump back in.
Thank fuck for Japanese devs and studios, from manga, anime to videogames.
Thank you so much for your kind words holy moly. They're really lovely to read and it makes me wanna make more videos, so I appreciate it! AND I couldn't agree more. I started with Bayonetta and Monster Hunter and I gotta say, I'm appreciating the Japanese studios far more. I slept on their games so long it's unreal.
Only thing missing from this review was talking about how awesome the magic looks
It now March of 2024…Dragons Dogma 2 has finally arrived and it looks to be GOTY!!
Man leaves Quina alone in the woods with wolves and is surprised that she perished
Dude that forest looked so dark and terrifying that anyone willingly going in there to pick fucking flowers deserved to perish. And it was filled with fog. Zero sympathy
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@@reallylatereviews She went in there to seek advice from the late Arisen, a mage, known by the people as the Witch, on how to heal your wounds
but yea the second i failed the flower quest i immediately knew what kind of game this was and finished side quests immediately as i got them
great video man
@@knightgallade8431 rofl that is fair honestly, you can't sleep on side quests at all in DD. I'd forgotten why she went in there too. Shit now I feel bad.
And thank you!
Fun fact apparently the eternal ferrystone was a dlc item that you could only get if you had a save of dragons dogma transferred over to dragons dogma dark arisen. Or at least that’s what I seen a lot of people say
I really love how the bandit on the hill just say "hello, I am here" and those ridiculous nonsense that happen at this game, I really love it
16:00 what a great kill...
I was determined to pull that off but I still can't quite believe how well he lined up with the rock rofl. And yeah all the bandit and guard dialogue, other nonsense like being able to throw people around with almost no consequence. There's something special about Dragon's Dogma.
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Very good video bro really love your humor you got yourself a subscriber
Holy smokes, thank you! And thanks for taking the time to tell me as well, I really appreciate it! Hopefully I will keep making good stuff!
Your review was as captivating as the game seems to be. Your dialog and editing held me leaning forward in my seat. I will purchase due to your review. To top everything positive about this game, Steam pust it on sale under $5 for the base game.
Thank you so much, holy smokes I don't know what to say to that but thank you for watching and leaving your kind words! Thank you for trusting my review to make a purchase as well, it really is an up and down game but I think it's definitely worth your time!
Also to reply to your other comment, looking back at it I see it exactly like that, the mishaps of D&D haha! For every frustration in this game it makes up for it with sheer comedy.
Played a bit yesterday. Looks like I’m here for a while. Thanks again~
In a world where Soulslikes became a thing, I'm surprised Dragons Dogma hasn't got a sequel
Here's something I noticed no one ever talks about... Resident Evil 4 (2005) had the exact same textures. RE4 and DD are two of my absolute favorite games ever made and it's hard not to notice. This and 4 compliment each other and now that we have RE4R I believe DD2 will be next.
That's really interesting I had no idea they shared textures. I've heard as well that a lot of textures from Resi were lifted without permission from a photographic sample book. They settled out of court for the copyright infringement so I wonder if they encompassed the textures in DD as well. Fingers crossed for a really solid DD2 because RE4R just looks fantastic!
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Lovely review and good fun haha. I was personally never bothered by the quest locking because I don't focus a lot on the side quests to begin with. What really shines is, after all, the combat. It also bears repeating just how fucking stellar the animation work is in this game. You can really tell it's got a lot of DMC DNA. Can't wait for DD2!
The combat absolutely shines and on the animation, I only just found out about the DMC connection, another game I've never played. But I can believe they share some of the same fantastic animators! I'm cautiously optimistic for DD2, it does look good though haha!
Thank you as well for watching my video, and taking the time to leave kind words. I really appreciate it!
Time passes when the jokes are actually funny, no way you don't have more subscribers.
This is too kind of you to say haha! I agonise over the jokes, so I do try my best. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching, that's just lovely, thank you!
I like that you dedicated an entire section to the game's music. I wonder what your take would have been on the original menu music. The moment I booted up my game and heard "Into Free" I was already sold on the game.
I have been told about it and I made amends by putting it in another vid but only a snippet cause I worry about copyright haha! But its a banger, more like an anime sound track. I was gutted to find out they just removed it, there was room in this game for both themes somewhere. I can believe it was enough to get you invested, it's fantastic.
And I want to say thank you as well for your kind words and watching my video. I really appreciate it, so thank you!
Man, I can't wait for how polished DD2 will be assuming Capcom gives Itsuno all the resources and time he needs just like they did to him for DMC5
17:23 ah yes, a fellow Dragon's Dogma gamer of culture
👀 the game said that was the optimal gear, it was the best i had i swear
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@@reallylatereviews you’re welcome 😉
Any time this game is brought up, your guaranteed to have a few people mention that this game was overlooked. Yet you summed up perfectly all the jank, and really strange design decisions they went with that turned a lot of people off when this game was originally released.
Thank you! I always worry about doing a game justice while being critical of it. I can't say I'm objective or unbiased but I keep my experience honest! DD makes you pull out your hair but it manages to stay fun, that itself is amazing.
Thank you again for your kind words, and taking the time to watch my video, I really appreciate it!
bro the pawn system is much deeper than you think, 3 opportunistic pawns will share plans if at least 1 knows how to deafeat a certain enemy, and they will work together to kill it.
One day we will have the fusion between The Witcher, Dragon's Dogma, Skyrim, Dark Souls, Dragon Age and Monster Hunter and we'll get the perfect Fantasy RPG.
You convinced me to give it another shot.
I started playing the PC version over a year ago and got about as far as the city where you bring the hydra's head... started roaming, doing side quests and exploring... and got completely bored.
That dragon that steals your heart isn't the antagonist of the game. The first 20 hours or so are.
Holy shit that hits the nail on the head! I'm glad you gave it another shot and I hope I'm not responsible for too much suffering haha! But you're absolutely right, it's a long slog to get started. A friend told me he wanted 6 hours of his life back, it's why I recommend this only for existing RPG fans. I never like "it gets good after so many hours" games, but with DD I dunno. It's one of the few that's worth it.
And thank you as well for watching my video, stopping by to comment and for trusting my review. I really appreciate it, so thank you!
This game doesn't parade you in front of each and everything the team did. I find that refreshing since it would make replaying a different experience, especially if you don't Class-hop much. It seems too many games don't want the player to miss anything since it all takes time and money, and is considered content. The fact this game is willing to let you miss it through your own choices gives it more life.
To be honest, I didn't get far (a couple hours) my first boot up and only a couple years later decided to go for it again and found myself quite involved. This was on PC.
I'm glad you came back to it, it really is one you have to stick with. I definitely think you're right in that so many games today want you to see everything all at once. I think my problem with DD is it feels like these locks aren't just beyond my control, they run counter to progressing the game. I've been working on a Pathfinder review and while that game has timed content, quest locking, it works better as "things I missed" as opposed to "I did the wrong quest and I'm screwed." But that part of DD I do respect, that it isn't afraid to cut things off.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, and for watching, I'm very grateful and I always like to hear everyone's perspectives! So thank you!
Tough game for newcomers, but glad you stuck it out, the experience is one of the most rewarding in gaming. Easily in my top 3 games ever and the game I've played the most hours. I go insane thinking about the potential of the sequel. Great video, very glad you enjoyed the game.
Thank you! For both your kind comment and for watching my video! I really appreciate it! I completely agree, it really rewards you for your patience, great game. And literally as you say this haha, the sequel trailer drops there we go!
@@reallylatereviews my pleasure. I really loved your take on the visuals of this game, it was something I hadn't heard that many talk about. Also how about that trailer huh
@@JuliusCaesar103 MAAAAN it looks pretty good haha, but a lot of retreading old ground. I am interested in hearing more and I'm hopeful!
And thank you! It's a really good looking game despite some more dated details.
Edit: Julius I got so turned around in comments I didn't realise I replied to you on my other video. I'm so embarassed ROFL this youtube notification drop down is horrendous
@@reallylatereviews lmao no worries my friend. And yeah my theory is, here's an appetizer for you folks, this was mostly to gather hype and let people know that the game was progressing well, beautiful that it doesn't have a release date yet, it should take all the time it needs, and then further along they will reveal new bits that look totally different to the original. I'm sure Itsuno is going to inject the game with a lot of new ideas.
@@JuliusCaesar103 Thanks haha I do worry!
And I'm thinking you're right. I'm glad to see it's kept what makes it Dragons Dogma, I just really hope it feels like an evolution. I expect it will, already seeing the falling bridge and stuff like that. Narratively, I'm concerned it takes place 5 minutes up the road. But I think if they do something different with the eternal return (perhaps a story about breaking the cycle) then even a familiar setting would work well.
that pawn high five tho
I'm think this is the best review especially for someone thats wanting to get into this game. I originally played it back in 2012 on the ps3 and still find it as one of the greatest games to ever be created. I want to get my friends to play this gem so I'll recommend this review to them.
Thank you for playing such an amazing game.
Thank you so much for your kind words holy smokes, and thank you for watching! I hope they try it because it really is an amazing game.
Thanks for another great review. Purshased DD on instantgaming because of it and it's been hell of a fun and I've only come outside the chapter 1 town so far. Being able to lift up Pawns and goblins over your shoulder and toss them is my favourite feature :)
Ayyy asdf! Glad to see ya back! I did pin your comment on DMM, so hopefully people check it out! Holy smokes it's always a little worrying when I hear someone's picked up a game I've reviewed haha! But I hope I haven't steered you wrong.
Aw I love being able to throw people, it's just so satisfying. Also being able to knock back some of the bigger foes, it's not quite the same but still good fun!
Thank you as well for coming back to comment and watch, and I really hope you enjoy DD! Thank you!
The 60gig PS3 was the best investment you could ever make. Worth the 600. A ps1, ps2, ps3, DVD player, media player and one of the first Blu-ray players and updatable. I'm glad I had a job unlike everyone that cried.
I really wasn't feeling the story or characters for the most part, but theres vision here and I played a lot of it, so I'm pretty excited for DD2!!
I feel that. Every character deserved more screentime to give them chance to be actual characters. Ayyy yeah lets hope DD2 is fantastic! This game does deserve a brilliant sequel
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As suspected, you produce great reviews and don't disappoint. Hope you can go through a list of game I fancy in the coming months, looking forward to enjoying your content even more !
Thank you so much! I just hope I can keep delivering on good videos! Bless you for watching and commenting!
The VA for Nazeem is Keith Silverstein. I met him once at a local anime convention. His voice is literally fucking EVERYWHERE MY GOD. Standup guy tho, rly
Haha holy shit he really is in everything! But that is lovely, I'm glad you got a chance to meet him! Despite my loathing for Nazeem, I really do enjoy recognising a voice I know so well haha!
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If this video is a sign of things to come, your channel is going to kick off big time, great job
Thank you so much, I just wanna make videos that make people laugh! Thank you for stopping to watch and take the time to leave kind words!