I've Played 60 Hours of Dragons Dogma 2 - Review

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  • Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
  • Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of the most highly anticipated Open World RPGs of the year, how did the game shape, and does it live up to the hype? Let's find out in my 60 hours review
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  • @ForceGamingYT
    @ForceGamingYT  2 місяці тому +52

    Important update! Post-release Capcom added a bunch of MTX to the game. This along with some serious performance issues and crashing for many users changes things quite a bit. Here's the update video ua-cam.com/video/zaT78J4c-cY/v-deo.html

    • @sergiohenrique2411
      @sergiohenrique2411 2 місяці тому +1

      so this is why you were trying to reason the absurd microtransactions on th newest video.. you wasted 60h in this shit and now no1 will care about it :D please stop uploading content from this cancerous company, they thing gamers are stupit and you seem to give them quite the argument..

    • @sidewaysfcs0718
      @sidewaysfcs0718 2 місяці тому +8

      MTX were there before release. You knew, all the early reviewers knew. Stop hiding it.

    • @sergiohenrique2411
      @sergiohenrique2411 2 місяці тому +5

      he is trying to salvage .. let me unsub cus I cant stand this kind of people.

    • @szysi3k
      @szysi3k 2 місяці тому +1

      So put the info that you "missed" in the video.

    • @ForceGamingYT
      @ForceGamingYT  2 місяці тому +13

      @sidewaysfcs0718 turns out the MTX details where in an email with PDFs of Review Material. I never read those (for any review) as typically it’s full of pointless tips and spoilers.
      Whenever I get review codes I use the key, download the game, ignore the pages of ‘guides’ and info they send, and just play the game.
      Although after this fiasco I plan to read them in the future. Because fuck what a mess.

  • @Amplefire
    @Amplefire 2 місяці тому +174

    Man...I've been playing too much Helldivers. Everytime I see a Pawn on screen within close proximity of an attack, my brain goes to friendly fire lol.

    • @justinmills1721
      @justinmills1721 2 місяці тому +3

      Lol - I had this exact same reaction! "Don't shoot that fireball bro, what are you doing!?"

    • @AverageJoesLibrary
      @AverageJoesLibrary 2 місяці тому +1

      haha facts. i watched a few videos where they are in the middle of a fire someones is shoot and im like damn how did they live.. Also im excited to play this game as a balance from HD2 because i can just explore and get sidetracked, not in a Vietnam like bombardment.

    • @2KAMB
      @2KAMB 2 місяці тому +2

      Capcom games are always boring.

    • @Amplefire
      @Amplefire 2 місяці тому

      @@2KAMB You must have covid, cause one of the symptoms is lack of taste

    • @GoonvGoon
      @GoonvGoon 2 місяці тому

      Same 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @UchayKaykay
    @UchayKaykay 2 місяці тому +306

    Anyone notice at 2:19 he says the pawn follows an enemy off the edge, but shows the pawn being tackled off the edge?

    • @sepheul
      @sepheul 2 місяці тому +42

      yep, the other goblin did it!

    • @Nathdood
      @Nathdood 2 місяці тому +68

      He also says that this game has the "same quirks as the first insallment" which is all I needed to hear to know this is a 10/10 masterpiece

    • @Knowledge.to_Come
      @Knowledge.to_Come 2 місяці тому +8

      If destiny takes your pawns fate meant you to be a 1 man army

    • @liamweagal7577
      @liamweagal7577 2 місяці тому +3

      Trust me, pawns can jump off cliffs xD

    • @xBINARYGODx
      @xBINARYGODx 2 місяці тому +9

      while it IS a thing that many UA-camrs need to work on, that's just because the person who actually put the final video together was not going to look around for every example, especially specific ones. Its not lying like the fanboys will say, its understandable "lazyness".

  • @Palaecro
    @Palaecro 2 місяці тому +4

    Honestly you're the only review I've been awaiting. Just the right balance of criticism I appreciate.

  • @duarteleonardo8352
    @duarteleonardo8352 2 місяці тому +32

    Good to know, that was the most important point, hope I'm still alive aswell by Monday.

  • @lukejohnson3149
    @lukejohnson3149 2 місяці тому +9

    You covered several helpful details that the other reviewers did not. For that, I thank you.

  • @jefe9301
    @jefe9301 2 місяці тому +1

    Very nice, thank you for this! My main question thou is, can you fully rebound the keys, numpad included?

  • @Knox-kb5kg
    @Knox-kb5kg 2 місяці тому +15

    I have been excitedly waiting for this one and was hoping you would cover it. Your vids have always been very informative and I enjoy watching them. Giving facts and not completely trashing a game for what ever it is doing wrong. This is how all impressions and reviews should be done. Bravo Sir and I hope to see your pawn in my travels.

  • @joao02323
    @joao02323 2 місяці тому +25

    22:19 "where to do and what to go" lmao
    By the way, loved the review, i am super excited for this

  • @eddobh
    @eddobh 2 місяці тому +85

    One thing I don't see many people talking about is the spell casting mechanics of the game. Playing as a mage or especially a sorcerer in the first game was the most satisfying spellcaster gameplay I'd ever experienced at the time.
    This goes into the point of no universal block or dodge for all vocations. When playing as a spellcaster, you have your unique abilities, and not being suitable for close combat make those vocations identities further stronger.

    • @pabloarambula4627
      @pabloarambula4627 2 місяці тому +9

      thw mage/sorcerer class has always drawed me in in every rpg that offers it that i have played, and in this game its seems like one of the most uniques takes on this class, do you recommend i start it in this game as well?

    • @JJLYKES
      @JJLYKES 2 місяці тому +12

      Thank you. I can't understand people who play "sword and SORCERY" games and don't do anything with magic.
      I understand this is why there are different classes... For different types of people. But why do so many reviewers and let's players just go straight for flailing a sword around and nothing else.
      How can he not mention the magic system of DRAGONS MUTHAFUKIN DOGMA, of all games 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @johngone1nonly
      @johngone1nonly 2 місяці тому +9

      @@JJLYKESWeaklings rely on arcane that they learn in books. We are warriors. To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women is all we need.

    • @stormkeeper1741
      @stormkeeper1741 2 місяці тому +9

      @@johngone1nonly while you flail around the fields of combat, I shall lay waste with meteors, tornadoes, earthquakes, and lightning until all understand my supremacy and no enemies are left standing. Or I'll combine blade and sorcery with Mystic Spearhand lol.

    • @johngone1nonly
      @johngone1nonly 2 місяці тому +6

      @@stormkeeper1741 darth maul does look insanely fun I’ll give you that

  • @yautjarelven4373
    @yautjarelven4373 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the review, as always! One thing I've been hoping to hear, but nobody has mentioned is --> Can we key-bind the keyboard's arrow keys?

  • @AshePenumbra
    @AshePenumbra 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the really informative and lovely review! Can't wait to play!

  • @Garcea_linking
    @Garcea_linking 2 місяці тому +225

    I have a feeling it’s going to be exactly what I want it to be. First game wasn’t for everyone, this one won’t be either - but being someone who absolutely loved the first game, this is just that game pushed to 11 and I’m down

    • @moosegamer8189
      @moosegamer8189 2 місяці тому +12

      This is exactly how I feel - I know so few friends that enjoyed the first game but are hyped for this one and I've had to temper their expectations. I always felt like DD was an old-school RPG brought into modern day gaming.

    • @ALYXC7
      @ALYXC7 2 місяці тому +2

      @@moosegamer8189 thats what made it so good, its high fantasy but grounded at the same time. i was hoping for better A.I but it is what it is, other aspects make up for it

    • @eltgray8542
      @eltgray8542 2 місяці тому

      Same

    • @simonb.8868
      @simonb.8868 2 місяці тому

      what you mean "not for everyone"?

    • @jordancarrier191
      @jordancarrier191 2 місяці тому +1

      do me a favor, tell me which game is for eveyone.

  • @0xNobody
    @0xNobody 2 місяці тому +45

    The most important change from DDDA is the vocation stats changes. In the 1st one let's say you wanted to make a strong build of magick archer, you had to play with another class till level 200 (sorc) so you would maximise damage. In this one the stats are tied to each vocation, meaning you could try and play every vocation available (to get the augments too) and not mess up anything on your build since stats would change automatically according to level and vocation.

    • @megamarkread
      @megamarkread 2 місяці тому +2

      Woah is this actually confirmed? Because Dragons Dogma 1 would have been my favourite game ever if not for the stat progression mechanics!

    • @0xNobody
      @0xNobody 2 місяці тому +3

      Yep

    • @FireHam
      @FireHam 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@megamarkread it is not true, he is talking shit. The vast majority of stats come from your gear. Fact is, there is absolutely no reason to min max stat allocation. proof? you can kill the most difficult boss in the game by attacking under 10 seconds flat with the worst stat-allocation possible and minmaxing wouldnt noticeably change that. there is min/maxing as is a thing in every game, but dragons dogma community is filled with obnoxious ocd-kids thinking it has any meaning in content, which it doesn't, and you are better off not listening to them since it dosent serve any purpose and will only ruin your gameplay.

    • @0xNobody
      @0xNobody 2 місяці тому

      @@FireHam Dude are you dumb? What I said is true. Don't talk if you don't know shit...

    • @dongarippo7279
      @dongarippo7279 2 місяці тому

      @@FireHamMin-Maxing does help the damage. If you have done the game several times surely you would wanna min/max at some point?
      I would rather do a min/max build right now than play dragon's dogma 2 with it's crashes, fps drops and floaty controls, and sometimes the character feels more drunk than in red dead redemption 2.

  • @Bobby2Hotty83
    @Bobby2Hotty83 2 місяці тому +1

    gratz on 1 million subs! been watching since 500k subs

  • @joshuablanchette878
    @joshuablanchette878 2 місяці тому +1

    solid review, you gave me the info i was looking for prior to making a decision

  • @Kross415
    @Kross415 2 місяці тому +174

    It's funny to me how people is somehow surprised by Dragon's Dogma 2 being Dragon's Dogma xD

    • @s.sradon9782
      @s.sradon9782 2 місяці тому +13

      I'm surprised 200,000 people are still playing this "game" of all time, it's more like a cash grab actually.

    • @mrPurplexedYT
      @mrPurplexedYT 2 місяці тому

      @@s.sradon9782I stopped my FF Rebirth playthrough for it, it's great actually. PC players can complain though

    • @alp9378
      @alp9378 2 місяці тому +86

      @s.sradon9782 Tell me you've never play the game without telling me you've never played the game

    • @ItaAndyOfficial
      @ItaAndyOfficial 2 місяці тому

      ​@@alp9378, i'm 70 dollars richer than you

    • @Kross415
      @Kross415 2 місяці тому +14

      @@alp9378 I played DD1, haven't played DD2 but everyone pretty much agrees on DD2 being a refined version of DD1 wich is pretty noticeable watching any gameplay

  • @kevinlin92
    @kevinlin92 2 місяці тому +109

    Honestly, this game sounds exactly like what I was hoping for. There are so many Soulsborne-inspired games out there that if I wanted to play any flavor of that type of game, it already exists - like, Outward (survival souls), Lies of P (steampunk souls), Ashen (cozy coop souls), Hollow Knight (Metroidvania souls) or the soon-to-launch No Rest for the Wicked (topdown ARPG souls). Dragon's Dogma has always had its own unique flavor - the class identities are really well-defined, and no class can do everything (hence why teamwork is a central part of the game). Sprinting to dodge and good positioning has always been a means to skill expression in DD1. As long as we can swap between these classes somewhat freely like in the first game, then it's going to be a blast.
    My biggest critique of the first game was the lack of civilization - there were only 2 towns, Gran Soren and Cassardis, so the roleplaying part of the game was really narrow. There were really limited side quests or immersive interactions outside of the main quest. If they have kept the amazing combat for DD1, but added a wider world and more places to see, people to talk to and better roleplaying elements, then I am extremely hype for DD2.
    Also - the lack of fast travel is also amazing, especially when coupled with good immersive events on the road. Really like the idea of the ox cart system and the "caravan attack" events. I hope that the performance / optimization can be improved. The inventory and pawn chatter aspects sound like they have similar limitations as the first game. If it ends up being a divisive launch, it may over time get bumped up to cult-classic status, like the first game.

    • @MarigoldAW
      @MarigoldAW 2 місяці тому +1

      IF the open world is very full and lively the fast travel thing is not an issue for me. That hinges on whether the open world actually lives up to that

    • @SonsOfDeForest
      @SonsOfDeForest 2 місяці тому +6

      @@MarigoldAWby all accounts, the game is TOO lively if anything, can barely go a single minute without fighting something

    • @Webxhed
      @Webxhed 2 місяці тому +1

      Seems like the reception is very positive in general. Probably will be very successful

    • @markwalch6065
      @markwalch6065 2 місяці тому +1

      All roads lead to Gran Soren. Lmao got sick to death of hearing that constantly or....GOBLINS!!!😅

    • @Sabamonster
      @Sabamonster 2 місяці тому +6

      This is an incredibly well articulated response. I came here to say much the same thing but you've not only saved me the trouble of doing so, you've done it in a rather eloquent manner. Some of his 'gripes' about the game - are absolutely by design and I wouldn't want them any other way. Enjoy the game when it releases, my fellow man of culture.

  • @N0sdrinker
    @N0sdrinker 2 місяці тому

    OMG I used to watch your Overwatch update videos YEEARSS ago like, regularly! I am so happy to see you still making videos, I got so excited to recognize you

    • @eligreg99
      @eligreg99 2 місяці тому

      Yeah he was definitely a big face in OW1

  • @genadineholychild
    @genadineholychild 2 місяці тому +32

    Thanks for the 'Warts and All' review without spoiling anything.

  • @wackywarrior001
    @wackywarrior001 2 місяці тому +3

    damn we have to wait two more days and this guy gets early access , I want to be a reviewer =P . great reviews as always =D

  • @logan_sunday
    @logan_sunday 2 місяці тому +5

    I wonder if the campsite mechanics are going to be carried over in some way into Monster Hunter Wilds.

  • @TelperionMt
    @TelperionMt 2 місяці тому

    This is going on my wish list for sure. I'll check back in a year to see what state the game is in. Thanks for the review!

  • @L1St3n3R
    @L1St3n3R 2 місяці тому

    Your reviews are the best!

  • @rprlunn93
    @rprlunn93 2 місяці тому +5

    Hey still alive 🤣 nice intro. Soo psyched for this

  • @synthetiCore
    @synthetiCore 2 місяці тому +139

    - People sitting down to watch a 30-minute review that's based on a 60-hour playthrough of a game they haven't played yet: This is fine.
    - Same people when a tutorial-grade story spoiler is revealed: OMG IT'S SPOILED! WE NEED A WARNING LABEL!

    • @ForceGamingYT
      @ForceGamingYT  2 місяці тому +76

      Ya, it's not even "tutorial-grade' spoilers... it's literally JUST the tutorial. I don't mention anything story related past the first 5 minutes of the game. So yeah, I too am surprised by the response.

    • @cmoney163
      @cmoney163 2 місяці тому +10

      These are the type of people who were raised sheltered

    • @synthetiCore
      @synthetiCore 2 місяці тому +8

      @@ForceGamingYT Yep, pretty ridiculous. Regardless, keep up the great work my man! Love your stuff. Cheers.

    • @Capper_Bra
      @Capper_Bra 2 місяці тому +6

      I understand why people are like this because its me. Force did NOT have to show the tutorial. It still doesnt make sense why he even did. It seems like it was a "good" start to the review but very unnecessary.

    • @synthetiCore
      @synthetiCore 2 місяці тому +12

      @@Capper_Bra It’s obviously just a difference of opinions but if you think showing parts of the tutorial constitutes a spoiler then I don’t know why you’d even click on this video.

  • @LastDreamy
    @LastDreamy 2 місяці тому

    Wow really appreciate your review, it's the first one i see actually mentioning stuff like the narrow pathing and the tendrils in the water which both make me definitely mad as i prefer less restricted exploration. Thanks a lot!

  • @itsRobbie_
    @itsRobbie_ 2 місяці тому +1

    Are classes locked to specific armors? Like can I play a sorcerer and wear armor that isn't robes?

    • @anthonym840
      @anthonym840 2 місяці тому

      I think not, unless ur playing wayfarer or something.

  • @snobbymclobby1160
    @snobbymclobby1160 2 місяці тому +4

    Congrats on 1 million subs dude. Well deserved

  • @MythicMagus
    @MythicMagus 2 місяці тому +8

    One thing Force: when talking about performance could you please share what framerate and resolution you're trying to run the game at?
    When talking about your FPS was it dropping below 60 or below 120?
    Were you playing at 1080 or 1440?
    I'm fine with locking the game at 60 FPS because I don't have a 120 monitor yet, but for others 120 FPS is super important. Great review over all but a few more details of this nature would be very helpful.

    • @Dearest_Nides
      @Dearest_Nides 2 місяці тому +5

      from the looks of reviews 120fps is wishful thinking~ think more like 30-60fps depending on your CPU

    • @magikarp2063
      @magikarp2063 2 місяці тому

      Top of the line cpus drop to below 40 in major cities, slightly older cpus below 30.
      This might be the worst performing game ever.

    • @feelsgoodman420
      @feelsgoodman420 2 місяці тому

      Fps is in the 20s on console

  • @louiskitching8806
    @louiskitching8806 2 місяці тому

    Does it have a endgame and is it a good endgame? watching the video in sections atm cause busy with work and don't know if he speaks about it

  • @pa_alia
    @pa_alia 2 місяці тому

    Most professional and grounded review I've seen yet!

  • @Henrique-wv9xq
    @Henrique-wv9xq 2 місяці тому +14

    Damn, I liked the first one enough to consider buying the sequel, but I can't stand going through the same amount of what felt like filler content while running around the same railroaded roads. I hoped for a lot more QOL features to be implemented, or even having a map that felt more organic to explore, yet it doesn't seem to be the case from all the reviews I saw lol

    • @edwinleskin3112
      @edwinleskin3112 2 місяці тому +3

      Seems extremely organic to explore with tons of fun things to find this has been universally stated in this review and others

    • @Henrique-wv9xq
      @Henrique-wv9xq 2 місяці тому

      @@edwinleskin3112 doesn't he say that dungeons with different and cool concepts are rare, like the sphinx one? I might just be wrong tho, I'd be happy to, but from what I've heard and seen so far it seems like exploring is very straight forward and going off path isn't rewarding often enough.

    • @SasKP
      @SasKP 2 місяці тому

      I modded in infinite carry weight, no stamina drain outside of combat and infinite portcrystals and ferrystones.
      Without these it would indeed be tedious. It's literally a DD1 remake with a bigger map, almost everything is the same but I can't stop playing it, it's great.

    • @taxicorky
      @taxicorky 2 місяці тому

      Not organic to explore??? Which reviews have you been watching 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

    • @taxicorky
      @taxicorky 2 місяці тому

      ​lol you took out some of the most immersive aspects of the game.. to each their own i suppose 😅

  • @tdank76
    @tdank76 2 місяці тому +2

    was there no mention of a death mechanic? Whats the penalty? seems odd not to cover it. Unless i missed it

    • @BangsarRia
      @BangsarRia 2 місяці тому +2

      I think in one of the videos I saw that it's the same as DD1: use a Wakestone or reload the Autosave or reload the Checkpoint Save. Like the first game there is one save file with both saves. You can also manual save - but the next Autosave will overwrite it. Enter the Rift or sleeping at an Inn creates a new Checkpoint Save which also overwrites the Autosave. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong

  • @nrf82
    @nrf82 2 місяці тому

    I love your style reviewing stuff.

  • @shokew2241
    @shokew2241 2 місяці тому

    nice review ur one of the best in tha game bro stay up!

  • @DiiGiiTAL
    @DiiGiiTAL 2 місяці тому +3

    HERE WE GO BOYS!

  • @wttruax5816
    @wttruax5816 2 місяці тому +37

    performance is concerning imo. i think ill wait until some patches before i buy

    • @martinjrgensen8234
      @martinjrgensen8234 2 місяці тому +6

      I will wait for a sale, and a lot of patches

    • @NSynchrony1
      @NSynchrony1 2 місяці тому

      If u have a decent pc just get rid of motion blur flair and other like useless graphics ur performance will be fine i only get bad fps in big cities

    • @ActNasty5
      @ActNasty5 2 місяці тому

      @@NSynchrony1yeah im mostly at 50-75 with max settings in either ultrawide or 4k. Big cities i drop to 30-45. Definitely playable but not perfect.

    • @maineman5757
      @maineman5757 2 місяці тому

      Dude, I'm still waiting for Dragon's Dogma 1 to get a performance patch! GOOD LUCK!

  • @accidentalronin
    @accidentalronin 2 місяці тому

    Just a note Augments are Vocation agnostic any augments you unlock on another vocation can be used on any vocation going forward. So you can really man max

  • @yup873
    @yup873 2 місяці тому

    Force !!! What’s up my New England Brother ? Awesome vid thumbs 👍

  • @jonathan6447
    @jonathan6447 2 місяці тому +9

    at 9:17, is that a cooking cutscene in the game? that looks so real

    • @Mythictempest
      @Mythictempest 2 місяці тому +7

      The devs themselves said it’s a live action recording of a real steak. They just wanted to add a bit of immersion with it lol

    • @Danka524
      @Danka524 2 місяці тому +8

      @@Mythictempest for me, it breaks the immersion

    • @sneb1886
      @sneb1886 2 місяці тому

      @@Danka524 Agreed, comparing that to how cloaks look and act. Lmao.

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport 2 місяці тому

      Oh. The monsters and magic didn't though? lol@@Danka524

    • @NSynchrony1
      @NSynchrony1 2 місяці тому

      Yeah its hilarious i cooked and got caught so off guard when i seen a real steak😭😭😭

  • @seniorfiance
    @seniorfiance 2 місяці тому

    I saw that you used both mouse keyboard and controller. was MKB a good experience?

  • @visionofgrey
    @visionofgrey 2 місяці тому

    Smart content creator. Extends screen-time by combining a summary of the game’s story, a tutorial scattered while transitioning from the two, then phases that actually shed light on the title - pros/cons of the game (the actual review).

  • @jeremyhouse129
    @jeremyhouse129 2 місяці тому +8

    Appears to need some performance optimizing

  • @HiCZoK
    @HiCZoK 2 місяці тому +4

    There are 3 port crystals in the entire game. Saying they are limited is not enough lol.

    • @withwithout8287
      @withwithout8287 День тому

      The cart system is obnoxious as hell too. Depending on the random encounter enemies and even allies can destroy the cart which is fucking annoying as hell.
      Also, why the fuck are there so many goddamn enemies all the time, like I get it you need random encounters but they literally happen all the time. This game fr got potential, and I think its already really good but goddamn we need more quality of life improvements

  • @oldbonesuk1139
    @oldbonesuk1139 2 місяці тому

    only 1 thing i really want o know, how does it play on keyboard and mouse on the PC ? I detest playing on controller so its make or break for me?

  • @seanheisey8645
    @seanheisey8645 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you turn pawn chatter off? DD1 Dark Arisen had that option once you had heard all you needed.

    • @william.strebe
      @william.strebe 2 місяці тому +2

      I believe I heard someone saying you could, but I'm not sure

  • @Darluk
    @Darluk 2 місяці тому +18

    This might contextualize how the combat feels if you've never played Dragon's Dogma before: it feels a lot like Monster Hunter, especially against the larger monsters.
    Attacking is more careful & considered to avoid taking damage & there isn't as much emphasis on dodging/blocking/parrying. Vocations act like weapon choices in MH which define your playstyle/move set & the pawns replace palicos with personalities & vocations defining their roles assisting you.
    If you like MH, you'll probably like DD2.

    • @100Predator
      @100Predator 2 місяці тому +3

      I havent played DD1 but some MHW, i kinda like mhw but find it sorta hmmm difficult. Dragons Dogma seems abit more forgiving and well fun hehe

    • @oliverwilliam6931
      @oliverwilliam6931 2 місяці тому +1

      Monster hunter when you hit the enemy like hitting air

    • @Lolatyou332
      @Lolatyou332 2 місяці тому +1

      I love monster hunter, this game is no where near as fun as monster hunter combat wise.

    • @Zvn1c
      @Zvn1c 2 місяці тому

      Mh is okay. Dragons Dogma combat is BETTER. Not sure what people talking about here, it definitely doesn't feel the same way to me. Mhw feels like the monster and I are just throwing attacks around one another hoping big aoe hits someone.

    • @bags.
      @bags. 12 днів тому

      Attacking is careful until level 20 or so. After that you just wipe fights with maister skills

  • @Lord_Keyboard
    @Lord_Keyboard 2 місяці тому +118

    Never seen so many people upset over seeing early gameplay in a 60-hour, 30 min long review. That's like jumping in front of a car and being upset that it hit you

    • @TheScepticalThinker
      @TheScepticalThinker 2 місяці тому +4

      lmfao fr

    • @outstandingcitizen2082
      @outstandingcitizen2082 2 місяці тому +1

      What is a 60 hour, 30 min review? Never heard of that.

    • @teejaymmk
      @teejaymmk 2 місяці тому +3

      Bc it's a 5 minute review wrapped in 24 minutes of padding

    • @smoothduck7151
      @smoothduck7151 2 місяці тому +3

      @@outstandingcitizen2082quit being obtuse it’s not cute

    • @vivid8979
      @vivid8979 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@outstandingcitizen2082Yoi thought you're being smart from making that comment?

  • @Tommytoolsqueezer
    @Tommytoolsqueezer 2 місяці тому

    Hi everyone, I like the look of this game, but I’ve never played the first one. Will this one make sense if I just start at number 2?

  • @Mike-hy8cs
    @Mike-hy8cs 2 місяці тому +1

    What was the fps you were getting on pc?

  • @KeyboardSavant
    @KeyboardSavant 2 місяці тому +31

    These days, performance is a major concern of mine, and unsurprisingly -- this is yet another major release with subpar optimization.

    • @valor9370
      @valor9370 2 місяці тому +5

      Drops down to 24fps 😅

    • @xXMaukiorXx
      @xXMaukiorXx 2 місяці тому +5

      its like the better GPUs we get, the more relaxed devs are with optimization.

    • @nomadraider
      @nomadraider 2 місяці тому +1

      @@xXMaukiorXx thats because GPU has nothing to do with it in most cases and its the CPU that cant keep up due to shit usage of their game engines

    • @Ser_Shwifty
      @Ser_Shwifty 2 місяці тому

      Here's a great idea, go get a job being a dev. Optimize these games big dog

    • @xXMaukiorXx
      @xXMaukiorXx 2 місяці тому

      @@nomadraider i wasnt being literal. The same way we get better GPUs, we get better CPUs, Rams, game engines, etc.

  • @shinnou1
    @shinnou1 2 місяці тому +18

    Absolutely could not get into DD1. Thanks for the direct comparison, saved Steam a refund request.

    • @MicDubTV
      @MicDubTV 2 місяці тому +2

      I’ve seen many say that they couldn’t get into DD1, but for some reason, DD2 is absolutely hitting for them. So, it may be worth a shot. Could wait for a sale though.

    • @RLHvanDijk
      @RLHvanDijk 2 місяці тому +6

      @@MicDubTV But this is why demo's can be so important. Sometimes reviews aren't enough. Most of the times i need to play it myself. Seeing someone else play it doesn't give me these feelings i when i play it myself.

    • @MicDubTV
      @MicDubTV 2 місяці тому

      @@RLHvanDijk That’s very true tbh.

  • @MrMulticrazydude
    @MrMulticrazydude 2 місяці тому

    Love the smooth jazz playing in the background. Such a relaxing and loungy feel

  • @robertopazsoldan9641
    @robertopazsoldan9641 2 місяці тому

    Force did you do an elden ring review video before? I cant find one

  • @jasonjahr217
    @jasonjahr217 2 місяці тому +76

    Don't forget that you have one save file, you can't create a new character using DD2's menu, and there are a TON of release QOL Micro Transactions (which include character editing).
    There's a reason the release is listed as Mostly Negative / Mixed.

    • @Daniel__Nobre
      @Daniel__Nobre 2 місяці тому +11

      I wish more reviewers would be honest and mention that!

    • @mannyperez4010
      @mannyperez4010 2 місяці тому +17

      ​@Daniel__Nobre they did not know I think. Other early access reviewers are saying that they didn't have micro transactions in the early access copy.

    • @Daniel__Nobre
      @Daniel__Nobre 2 місяці тому +10

      @@mannyperez4010 Makes sense. Thanks for letting me know. I just hope then, that they make everyone aware of this "scam" asap.

    • @MrDrainBramaged
      @MrDrainBramaged 2 місяці тому +7

      @@Daniel__Nobre i heard capcom wouldnt let them talk about it.
      Seems scummy to me

    • @Fairy-Uvinq
      @Fairy-Uvinq 2 місяці тому +7

      It literally doesn't matter.

  • @DrPlans
    @DrPlans 2 місяці тому +10

    that sucks. i was afraid of it being too much like the original. while the original had many great ideas, some things in it were just downright boring and completely tiresome to get through.

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport 2 місяці тому

      But that's why people like it, don't you know!

    • @DrPlans
      @DrPlans 2 місяці тому +2

      bro, there's a reason why the 1st one is claimed to be "one of the greatest rpg's of all time" ... by the vocal MINORITY. if it WAS one of the greatest, it wouldn't be considered a niche title that went under the radar for over a decade. It's kind of like the witcher. Most people were crying about the witcher 2 being too hard (i loved witcher 2) and so they didnt even beat it or even like it. but then the 3rd one is announced and all of a sudden it had fanboys screaming from the rooftops talking about how it's going to be great when in reality most of them didnt even play the 2nd. thankfully witcher 3 was even better than 2. dragons dogma dark arisen was nowhere near the quality of witcher 2 much less 3. so when people were hyping dragons dogma and reports were coming in saying its much like the 1st game, i already knew it wasn't going to blow people away like people were claiming it would...@@trollingisasport

  • @jeffbhabzter
    @jeffbhabzter 2 місяці тому

    thank you for this. i was debating whether to buy the game at launch, or wait for it. now, I guest I would wait for it to get fixed or improved first. it is a very expensive game for me so your video really helped in my decision making.

  • @onedudesmind
    @onedudesmind 2 місяці тому

    Did you receive any Rift Crystals with your review copy?

  • @Manu_Crimson
    @Manu_Crimson 2 місяці тому +4

    You haven't spoken about saving the game. How does it work? Do you need to save manually everytime you move along the game? If you die, do you respawn back to your last game saved? Thanks

    • @BangsarRia
      @BangsarRia 2 місяці тому +3

      I believe same as the first game: there is a save file with 2 saves in it. 1. A Checkpoint Save happens when you sleep at an Inn or enter the Rift (Pawn recruiting area). You can revert to this at any time. 2. An auto-save it does when you enter an area or complete a quest. You can also do this save manually. And revert to this at any time also. If you die you can use a Wakestone or load either of the Saves. I was fine with this strategy. Before starting a major quest I created a new checkpoint save. During the quest I did a manual Save after each battle.

    • @matthewrobertson5342
      @matthewrobertson5342 2 місяці тому

      Sleeping and finishing quest and manually

  • @Freelancer604
    @Freelancer604 2 місяці тому +5

    Why did they just redo the goddamn chimera, ogre, cyclops again… anyone whos played the first is 200% tired of those after having fought like 50 of each

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport 2 місяці тому

      Because they knew the fanbase are saps and would eat up any gobbledecock that you gave them.

  • @toxicvisions7452
    @toxicvisions7452 2 місяці тому

    Just got this on my Xbox last night, excited to get off work tonight and play!

  • @anthonyclaughan5620
    @anthonyclaughan5620 2 місяці тому

    Been waiting for this don't let me down im so hyped. Will be edited at end of video.OK 29 mins later Great video and i'm pleased to say i'm still hyped thank you!!

  • @justin.knight
    @justin.knight 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for not jumping on the trash wagon and giving pros and cons. Im excited for the release

  • @Corn_DOG
    @Corn_DOG 2 місяці тому +1

    Are they allowing mods? I'm not going to play the inventory management game so won't but it until I can have an unlimited inventory

  • @SENATORPAIN1
    @SENATORPAIN1 2 місяці тому +1

    Its interesting this game really seems a remake more than a sequel.looking forward to getting it tomorrow but are there many new monsters compared to the first? Everything ive seen so far are the exact same enemies.

    • @eligreg99
      @eligreg99 2 місяці тому

      There are new monsters but I don’t think they’re allowed to show them until the game releases

    • @ZanarkandFFX
      @ZanarkandFFX 2 місяці тому +1

      From what i've heard they have pretty much the same ones from the previous games

  • @riyankoto
    @riyankoto 2 місяці тому +2

    2:20 to his defense, the goblin clearly made him fall lmao

  • @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch
    @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch 2 місяці тому +31

    i think the problem with DD2 (and DD1) isn't the game itself per se. It's that the game design is inherently divisive, you'll either love it or hate it. Hence the fluctuating scores.

    • @oreoshakebuddy8605
      @oreoshakebuddy8605 2 місяці тому +7

      Fluctuating scores? It’s pretty much 8’s and above. I’d say those are all really good.

    • @comancostin4623
      @comancostin4623 2 місяці тому +6

      What fluctuating scores, it's got like an 87 on the PS5 !😂

    • @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch
      @Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch 2 місяці тому

      some 10s, some 8s. hence fluctuating@@oreoshakebuddy8605

    • @MetalBawkses1
      @MetalBawkses1 2 місяці тому +3

      critics seem to be loving it but i can see it being a pretty divisive game among the general audience.

    • @mitchellbrinkerdp
      @mitchellbrinkerdp 2 місяці тому +4

      I wouldn’t say it’s the problem. It’s intentionally designed not to hold your hand. The world wasn’t made for the player, but exists without you in mind. It goes against most of the conventional gameplay designs we have become accustomed to. Some will find that very refreshing, and others will prefer the more guided approach we see in most games. Kotaku wrote a really great, detailed review that I think summarizes the mentality of this game perfectly. I’d read it and see if that gets you excited, otherwise it may not be for you. Which is fine.

  • @stevesutton2458
    @stevesutton2458 2 місяці тому

    Where do I find the magical archer trainer?

  • @puppychow
    @puppychow 2 місяці тому +2

    Amazing review as always. Im gonna pick it up.

  • @domomonstero3077
    @domomonstero3077 2 місяці тому +4

    The vocation system is the best and worst part of this franchise. More and deeper combos would alleviate these problems but it's just sad to see that combat wasn't given a big upgrade.

    • @eligreg99
      @eligreg99 2 місяці тому

      Combat looks exactly the same actually. Idk how I feel about this game

  • @Loyal_Lion
    @Loyal_Lion 2 місяці тому +3

    9:18 Pretty good meat-cooking cut scene, I gotta admit...

  • @herrschade3169
    @herrschade3169 2 місяці тому

    A thing i want to know, is if you can lock specific quests because You Maybe did another one or are to Late in the Game to start it

    • @william.strebe
      @william.strebe 2 місяці тому

      yes. there are different outcomes and some quests can be missed (specially if the npc dies lol)

  • @DrSiddha
    @DrSiddha 2 місяці тому

    Would you prefer this or the last FF?

  • @bligh1156
    @bligh1156 2 місяці тому +7

    DD1 you could buy rift crystals, too. I never did. Everything for sale in DD2 is earnable in game. It's fun as hell so far, for me anyway.

    • @Dreadpirateflappy
      @Dreadpirateflappy 2 місяці тому

      Crazy how many people on steam don't know this. "there should be no microtransactions just like the first game." it's clear 90% of them didn't play it.

  • @user-mj4cp4li2w
    @user-mj4cp4li2w 2 місяці тому +9

    Lost me at "blocked paths" and "can't go in the water". I'm just too much of an open world sandbox guy. Still really looking forward to Crimson Desert. Wayward Realms is going to Kickstarter, so that's... happening...

    • @Loyal_Lion
      @Loyal_Lion 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, those "features" feel so outdated nowadays.

    • @slashrocks19801
      @slashrocks19801 2 місяці тому

      It's still a very large open world I doubt most people will be disappointed when exploring but ya I'm definitely looking forward to wayward realms. Kind of crazy we have a remake of dragon's dogma and now we're getting a remake of Daggerfall and Bethesda isn't there to screw it up. The loading screen simulator starfield.

  • @EverythingWasGreat
    @EverythingWasGreat 2 місяці тому +2

    Is this games lootable items worth taking or not. For example, the crafting items in Elden Ring wasnt necessary at all.

    • @eligreg99
      @eligreg99 2 місяці тому

      Now that you mention it I don’t remember ever crafting anything in ER ever

  • @Korogames
    @Korogames 2 місяці тому

    What platform did you play on?

  • @Muck-da
    @Muck-da 2 місяці тому +4

    People decrying spoilers are talking about gameplay elements/ story beats that are literally in the trailers. There are no spoilers in this video lol.

    • @dark_winter8238
      @dark_winter8238 2 місяці тому +1

      Granted it just the first few minutes of gameplay but definitely spoilers. Seemed completely unnecessary to his review to be honest.

    • @snaplemouton
      @snaplemouton 2 місяці тому +1

      The trailer doesn't mention anything about an imposter on the throne and getting thrown in a work camp in the first 5 minutes. It's quite literally a spoiler.

    • @-Utopia-
      @-Utopia- 2 місяці тому +1

      ⁠​⁠@@snaplemouton You are what you are complaining about too. If anyone was in the comments before watching the video you also just "spoiled" it. If you want a 0% chance of getting spoiled don't watch a review, If you need to know more about the game watch a specifically labeled no spoiler review and don't read comments.

    • @snaplemouton
      @snaplemouton 2 місяці тому +2

      @@-Utopia- The norm is for the reviewer to spoiler alert their video, not the for the viewer to search for videos that say they are spoiler free.
      And miss me with that gotcha crap.

    • @-Utopia-
      @-Utopia- 2 місяці тому

      @@snaplemouton Maybe you shouldn't expect the norm from everyone then. Just move on if you are upset about a "spoiler" which is just a convenient way to spin the character creator in. It's really not a big deal

  • @ronan5946
    @ronan5946 2 місяці тому +3

    This game not being co-op is a real crime.

    • @mjesus850
      @mjesus850 2 місяці тому +1

      okay. not what theyre going for. deal with it

    • @victorrandall2038
      @victorrandall2038 2 місяці тому

      You're a real crime for sayin' sum shit like that.. put your helmet back on, dunce😒

  • @GermoDante
    @GermoDante 2 місяці тому

    Fair review, beyond the modern take on "game doesn't tell me what to do" or "game forces me to manage my inventory and I can't fast travel everywhere". Fair.

    • @xBINARYGODx
      @xBINARYGODx 2 місяці тому +2

      those are not modern takes at all, people have complained about those things for decades. I will be waiting for carry weight mods, some of the most popular kinds of mods to have exer existed, since the beginning of gaming mods.

  • @kRispy_dwight29
    @kRispy_dwight29 2 місяці тому

    Does anyone know if you change your vocation is your progress kept with the previous vocation??

    • @BangsarRia
      @BangsarRia 2 місяці тому

      Yes. And stats switch to be appropriate for the vocation. You only need to unlock each vocation once - switching is free after that

  • @vbauserdeluxe
    @vbauserdeluxe 2 місяці тому +8

    Performance is horrible and the game keeps crashing while attempting to adjust settings etc. Ohh well. Refunding it and playing it again when they've fixed the performance issues.

    • @anthonym840
      @anthonym840 2 місяці тому +1

      Why dont u jist wait until they fix performace? Thats litterally the next thing they are going to do. No real need for a refund if ur likely going to re buy the game if they fix something.

    • @vbauserdeluxe
      @vbauserdeluxe 2 місяці тому +2

      @@anthonym840 Money talks. I think everyone whom have experienced these issues with DD2 should refund to tell Capcom and all these other greedy companies that this simply is not acceptable.

    • @anthonym840
      @anthonym840 2 місяці тому

      @@vbauserdeluxe A complaint also talks and it usually talks first.. I think u sound abit petty. I mean ur more than welcome to do what u want. But that dosent mean everyone shpuld do what ur going to do. Especially if they are aware of the issues, and plan to fix it. Whats with u people? Its impossible that something is going to release to perfection. That almost never happens. In every game theres always some issue that maybe dosent show up in testing or bugs and overall issues that happen at a release state. Not always the companies fault when releasing projects to platforms.

    • @loganlawson1766
      @loganlawson1766 2 місяці тому

      @@anthonym840sounds like a pansy comment and mental output, I reckon they’re a lot of different mirror reflections of his he about this game in life.
      Just enjoy the game, I’m actually starting to like it, after realising how different yet so unique and enjoyable.

    • @loganlawson1766
      @loganlawson1766 2 місяці тому

      That was aimed at the comment above your reply

  • @TheJamation
    @TheJamation 2 місяці тому +6

    And this is why I've stopped pre-ordering. This sounds like a game I would enjoy, but I will wait to buy until I see if they put out any optimization/bug fix patches at a reasonable rate

  • @DogTheSnoopie
    @DogTheSnoopie 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for a great review Force as always, answered all my remaining questions!

  • @BRONCOS997
    @BRONCOS997 2 місяці тому +1

    After 65 hours of game-time this is my goty. So many things to do and see and combat is amazing. Im already on NG+ and i have enough portcrystals(5) and ferrystones to traverse the map and make my own fast travel system. Love this game already and I can see myself leveling up my character for years to come

  • @matijatrajkovic6496
    @matijatrajkovic6496 2 місяці тому +11

    Sooo, this is just Dragon's Dogma 1, but new. I don't see much difference/improvement between the two games. Was really hoping the UI would be better, the inventory in DD1 was abysmal to manage

  • @BorgWolf359
    @BorgWolf359 2 місяці тому +1

    I love the first Dragons Dogma! I know I will love this! It looks like they kept everything awesome from the first game & added more awesomeness! ☺️

  • @megamarkread
    @megamarkread 2 місяці тому

    Does anyone know if the game continues the same stat progression system where each vocation had a specific stat growth array?
    I never liked this system as in the end it meant I couldn't play my favourite classes most of the time because of their terrible stat growths.

  • @seriustraco
    @seriustraco 2 місяці тому +3

    Crazy how I’ve been telling everyone this game would be a poorly optimized mess on consoles and PCs since November. Everyone told me I was a hater and kept coping as newer information confirming what I said would leak as we got closer to release. Performance is absolute trash, and it’s your fault, the clowns who kept coping and preordering games instead of not buying anything until they have a finished product

  • @painfullyaware5221
    @painfullyaware5221 2 місяці тому +5

    Doesn't seem like a $70 game, tbh. Maybe after some patches it'll be worth looking at.

    • @slashrocks19801
      @slashrocks19801 2 місяці тому

      Welcome to inflation commodities have increased by over 20% a few well over 100% wait till Games start costing 80 and 90 dollars...

    • @painfullyaware5221
      @painfullyaware5221 2 місяці тому

      @slashrocks19801 Which is effectively what they cost in the '90s. I hear you.

  • @pgamestv906
    @pgamestv906 2 місяці тому

    WHAT ABOUT NEW PLAYERS CAN I PUT IT ON EASY IF I WANT TO GET DEEP INTO STORY?

  • @zimzam9166
    @zimzam9166 2 місяці тому

    I hear there are in app purchases for fast travel, that will greatly enhance your experience in your game

  • @travisdougherty9345
    @travisdougherty9345 2 місяці тому +3

    Honestly sounds perfect. I absolutely loved DD1

  • @yahootube90
    @yahootube90 2 місяці тому +4

    My biggest concern for the game is that it's going to be just an HD remaster of the first game. Don't get me wrong, I loved the first game but all the footage seems like it's literally the same game with better graphics. I hope it's more original than that.

    • @william.strebe
      @william.strebe 2 місяці тому

      it does look like that, some reviewers from even called it somewhere

  • @MindVirus44
    @MindVirus44 2 місяці тому

    I know it’s not the same type of game as ER but as far as how good or great the game is. Are they comparable?

  • @secxy6787
    @secxy6787 2 місяці тому +2

    DD2 looks and sounds (by all accounts i've seen) exactly like the first game. Which is honestly perfect for those of us that played and loved it. I really hope performance is addressed and it plays well. I'd hate people to miss out on the expierence because it runs poorly.

  • @roberthazelton6347
    @roberthazelton6347 2 місяці тому +3

    Most of this stuff sounds okay. Having to dump inventory and run back to town sounds annoying.

    • @BangsarRia
      @BangsarRia 2 місяці тому

      Hire big fat pawns and don't collect loot until you figure out what you will actually use

    • @0xNobody
      @0xNobody 2 місяці тому

      or just mod the weight while I do in every game.@@BangsarRia

  • @johnc8383
    @johnc8383 2 місяці тому +13

    The comments section malding over 5 minutes of tutorial spoilers in a game that could easily be 200+ hours is the state of our society lmao.
    If you care so much about spoilers then dont watch a review about a game. Especially a sequel that is so heavily similar to the first. Nothing said wasnt already known from press releases and trailers, and i guarantee will not have truly spoiled anything
    Not to mention half of you complaining will die to a pack of wolves 5 times then uninstall out of rage anyway

  • @ThijsSchrijnemakers
    @ThijsSchrijnemakers 2 місяці тому

    great review, thanks