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[Goli]

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Developer/Publisher:
CAPCOM

Release dates:
Americas: 23/4/13
Japan: 25/4/2013
Europe: 26/4/2013

Price: $39.99/€29.99

Platforms:
PS3 (retail/download, click here to purchase via SEN/PSN web store)
360 (retail, download coming TBA 2013)

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an expanded re-release of last year's Dragon's Dogma, including the whole original game only now enhanced with new content including skills, armor sets, Japanese VA, hairstyles and much more, however, the most important addition is Bitterblack Isle, a whole new set of grounds to explore with new enemies, quests and characters previously not available. People with data from their adventures in Dragon's Dogma can transfer it to Dark Arisen and continue on from where they left off, or start over and experience the game from the beggining with all the new enhancements. Transferring over your data also give you a bunch of bonuses for doing so, namely 100,000 RC, unlimited Ferrystones and a bunch of costumes/armor sets.
For a full list of changes click here.
Please note that Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen will NOT be availiable as DLC for the original version.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Trailers/Gameplay playlist

Dragon's Dogma Compendium of Wisdom app for iOS/Android
Dragon's Dogma Pawns Unleashed app for iOS
Dragon's Dogma Original Soundtrack ($9.99)
Dragon's Dogma OT
Dragon's Dogma PS3 demo SEN webstore page
Dragon's Dogma PS3 "Adventure" demo SEN webstore page
Official Website

 

[Auto_aim1]

Lovely OP, Goli. I think it's fine as it is haha.

 

[Nemesis_]

already got this and looking forward to jumping into the world proper.

 

[Darksheik]

Great OP, can't wait for this to be out in Europe.

 

[pje122]

Is the frame rate better?

 

[CHusson91]

I saw this on PSN last night but I've never heard of it. Is it an expansion or a full sequel to the first game?

*edit: nevermind, I read the OP summary.

 

[Canis lupus]

Yey its not full price.

 

[SJRB]

Pre-ordered the PS3 version earlier today. Props to Capcom for releasing this for about 25 bucks.

Never played the vanilla version, was holding on until this one released. I'm really looking forward to this.

 

[Auto_aim1]

I saw this on PSN last night but I've never heard of it. Is it an expansion or a full sequel to the first game?

It's a large expansion.

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

Is the frame rate better?

i also need to know this.

 

[ezekial45]

Is the frame rate better?

Yes.

 

[Nemesis_]

Is the frame rate better?

Having played the opening of Dark Arisen I don't think it is.

My memory of the vanilla game is very hazy but if the frame rate has been improved in Dark Arisen then it must have been pretty fucking bad in DD.

 

[Pooya]

subscribed for later, don't know when I get to play this.

probably start with a new character, clean slate.

 

[pje122]

Yes.

Prove it!

 

[ironcreed]

Beautiful OT. Was actually just watching the best trailer for it again and am quite amped up and ready to descend into the depths.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDx_GdJ97BY

Looking forward to everyone sharing screens again as well. Going to be fun.

 

[Rootbeer]

I wish they were able to make some performance enhancements, but fine... for $39.99 I'll take it since I never played the original release.

 

[joe2187]

R.I.P. Into the Dangan

 

[Eusis]

I wish they were able to make some performance enhancements, but fine... for $39.99 I'll take it since I never played the original release.

There's only so much you can do anyway without porting to a stronger platform.

May get this sooner than later afterall, I'll just trade in the original DD and possibly Metal Gear Rising since I don't even think I'll get to that again seriously any time soon.

 

[Nemesis_]

I'm on my phone at the moment but I did post some sketchy impressions in the other thread for this.

I've been so busy with work and whatnot that I've not been able to give GAF proper impressions which is a bit annoying.

 

[Auto_aim1]

I'll just import my Dragon's Dogma save. Don't think I can start the full game from scratch again.

 

[A good poster]

Buying this day one, and it'll be the first time I'm sinking my teeth in this game.

Can't wait.

 

[Ouren]

I'm gonna go pick this up Tuesday.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

I will finally jump into Dragon's Dogma.

 

[ironcreed]

Buying this day one, and it'll be the first time I'm sinking my teeth in this game.

Can't wait.

You are in for a treat.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I've seen comparisons with Dark Souls. Are they accurate?

I remember playing this game at PAX11 and liking it, but never tried the full game.

 

[Risette]

I've seen comparisons with Dark Souls. Are they accurate?

I remember playing this game at PAX11 and liking it, but never tried the full game.

It's more of its own thing. Most Souls comparisons only came because they're both fantasy games from Japan, which is... vague.

 

[Odrion]

Is it still in that weird aspect ratio?

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Let's do this.

 

[AJ_Wings]

I've seen comparisons with Dark Souls. Are they accurate?

Other than the fact that they're both 3rd person ARPGs and the whole Dark Fantasy motif, they're wildly different in terms of gameplay and structure. Although, the new Bitterblack Isle region in Dark Arisen is a lot more similar to a Souls game in terms of level design with it being one big mega dungeon.

 

[atomsk]

Will be jumping in with my lvl 73 magick archer.

As much as I despise this kind of business practice, putting as many hours as I did into the original DD, I feel obligated to play this.

 

[An-Det]

Been waiting for this for a while, my copy is on the way. Never played the original, but loved the demo and have been following the larger previous Dark Arisen thread. Can't wait for my copy to arrive.

 

[sublimit]

As much as i LOVED the original game i think i'll wait a bit on this.I've spend a ridiculous amount of time in DD and i need to start focusing on some other games from my backlog...also the price is a bit too much for me to pay on day 1 just for an expansion.

 

[Riposte]

It's more of its own thing. Most Souls comparisons only came because they're both fantasy games from Japan, which is... vague.

That and it has a competent, although different, battle system compared to some other games people compare Souls to.

 

[Risette]

That and it has a competent, although different, battle system compared to some other games people compare Souls to.

DragDog combat is way better than Souls!!!!

 

[ironcreed]

R.I.P. Into the Dangan

Yeah, I'll miss it as well. But the new main theme seems to be in line with the moodier vibe of the Dark Arisen expansion, so it's all good.

 

[Xander51]

Is it still in that weird aspect ratio?

Yup.

 

[burgerdog]

I am ready for this, loved 1.0

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Is there fast travel yet? My number one gripe from the original.

 

[InternHertz]

I wanted the original since its release but couldn't really afford it.
I'm jumping in with Dark Arisen because it's found at 20€ which is really cheap.

Can't wait to begin my adventure and go beyond the demos I already played a bunch of times.

 

[Goli]

I updated the OP with the missing links (demos, previous OT and such), and added one to Sony's web store for those who might wanna purchase it digitally.

 

[hank_tree]

I've heard there are no achievements for the new content. Anyone know if that's been confirmed?

 

[Chao]

goty 2012 and probably goty 2013 as well

 

[Grisby]

Playing through the game again. Going to trade in my DD disc for DA come tuesday. I forgot how much I love this game.

"WE HAVE TRIUMPHED!"

 

[Jobbs]

I've seen comparisons with Dark Souls. Are they accurate?

I remember playing this game at PAX11 and liking it, but never tried the full game.

Not really. Both games have their own unique feel. Dark Souls was my personal GOTY of 2011, and Dragon's Dogma was my GOTY of 2012.

Great games, both 3rd person japanese action RPGs that are a slight bit more western style, and both have some outside the box asynchronous multiplayer.. But the games are definitely their own thing.

 

[Anteater]

they really should replace all the wolves with chimeras in dark arisen

 

[xCobalt]

Got a couple of questions. Are the previous DLC included in this and is the loot better than the everfall stuff?

 

[Polishin8r]

is this even a bit similar to dark souls but easier?

 

[Jake Tower]

This thread should play Dangan when opened.

Dark Arisen will be my first day one game in almost two years.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Just noticed this on the PSN store. Cool, it's not full price. Did they increase the level cap or anything?

 

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