Considering the scale of this game, and that we're getting the supped up version of it, it's a steal at that price.
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Considering the scale of this game, and that we're getting the supped up version of it, it's a steal at that price.
NoKisum
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I bought the 360 version for $10 at Walmart (no sale/coupon/promotion/etc) about a day before they announced the PC version because I (and various others here on GAF) assumed a PC version was never coming. I haven't heard anything about additional content other than the usual 108060. And to hear that content was removed from the newer version?
I'm not trying to rile people up, I'm just concerned of getting duped.
JoeyJungle
Banned
It's $40 on PSN and ~$20 for a new copy on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B59MXGY/?tag=neogaf0e-20), plus has support for 4k, 150fps cap, etc.
Could easily be sold for $40 with HD or Remaster slapped on the end of it. I think $30 at launch seems reasonable, and 25% off is a great deal. Dark Souls: Prepare to Die was a similar port (game+DLC bundled for PC release), but without any res options and a 30 FPS cap, and iirc was sold for $40 at launch.
But I mean, if you wait another year and you'll probably be able to get it for 50% off.
Pejo
Member
Great deal, thanks! Just triple dipped on this, but I regret nothing. Can't wait to replay.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Going by your avatar, go in with a different mindset as the gameplay is whats praised here and that the story is silly/not anything to write home about. Personally dragon's dogmas combat is the most fun action rpg combat I've ever played
Well for starters your info is wrong. It is not capped at 1080p.
The Berserk-themed items are not included due to the licence expiring, and similarly there will be no Japanese audio. No actual content was removed from the game.
I should be fine I play plenty of jRPG with passable story and I like those
I'd argue that what story there is, is actually pretty good. The stuff that happens when you finally meet the dragon again and beyond are the shit, especially when you add in the BBI portion of the narrative. Not amazing, but good.
The real issue with the story is that, for most of the game, you seem to make no progress in it even while doing the main quests
a very cute dog
Member
I understand why they removed the Berserk items and I'm not bothered (on the contrary I'm super excited for this), but small as they are I think those items count as actual content, even if it affects basically nothing.
Optimus Prime
Member
The story is okay but intriguing at the end. Combat is easily the best I've ever played in an RPG. The most unique thing about the game though is the pawn system. I really enjoyed developing my pawn and was so proud the first time she was used by another player and came back with a nice rating and a bunch of rift crystals.
That's understandable, but to be clear, the underlying point is that the campaign hasn't changed -- there are no missing regions/characters/quests/what have you. Unless you're (as in the royal "you") a Berserk super-fan or something of a purist when it comes to Japanese games, it's still very much the same game albeit with some improvements.
a very cute dog
Member
You're definitely right on that. To be honest, the only change that'll irk me is the continued lack of "Into Free" as the title theme... but thankfully that's what we have alt + tab for.
I expect a fix for that to be the very first mod, haha.
Damerman
Member
It would be nice if someone would point us in the right direction as soon as the mod is available....
I'm slowly starting to think dragon's dogma is my favorite game franchise. I'm way too hyped for this to come out.
Boughttttt, thanks! Got me 2 keys for the girl and I for a cool 22 bucks a pop
silvermember
Banned
This is not the mindset. DD is not really a jrpg.I should be fine I play plenty of jRPG with passable story and I like those
hairygreenpeas
Neo Member
Pre-ordered!
Man, I'm so stoked for this game. I had already played and beaten the vanilla version on the PS3, and I just couldn't pass up the chance to play Dark Arisen with much improved performance. This port is actually one of the many reasons that pushed me into building my own PC lol.
Man, I'm so stoked for this game. I had already played and beaten the vanilla version on the PS3, and I just couldn't pass up the chance to play Dark Arisen with much improved performance. This port is actually one of the many reasons that pushed me into building my own PC lol.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
As moddable as the Resident Evil games, since it runs on the same engine as them.
For how moddable the Resident Evil games are, just browse this site a bit: http://residentevilmodding.boards.net/
Admiral Woofington
Member
My understanding is that the game shouldn't be hard to get it to run at a decent framerate hopefully this is the case because I recall people being surprised at the minimum requirements for PC
you can turn off pawn chatter and there are item hotkeys now so no more pace breaking menu usage
if you haven't played deep into the game then I'll say that that hotkey addition removes one of the major flaws of the game- for more challenging stuff item usage is very common and important. so bringing up the menu every 10 seconds becomes real annoying real fast
Went ahead and took advantage of this since I plan to play Dragon's Dogman asap anyway. Thanks for the heads up.
Loved this game, can't wait to play it again.
Moff
Member
so you expected them to make a pc port and then ask 10 bucks for it?
I am sure you can get it for 10$ at a sale and not feel duped, probably at the summer sale.
Though not all of that work is necessarily transferable - some overlap in tools is to be expected, but look at how long it's taken for DMC4SE to get something as simple as model imports.
jokingbird
Member
Jumped on board the PC dogma train. I was waiting as this is the fourth time I have bought this, but I figure the price difference is not worth the wait. Love this game. Gifted it to three people on PS3 and Xbox.
Tart Toter 9k
Member
I always wanted this feature when i originally played the game.
But now i cant see myself play without the chatter and i think i am actually looking forward to hearing the pawns again... Its weird...
Is called stockholm syndrome.
Strangely enough the press build has japanese voiceover option
I meant I'm akin to shitty story. Or a bit subpar, or nonsensical. I love them all. The combat looks really fun I'm looking forward to it.
Pyros_Eien
Member
They explained they tried to get the licensing stuff done until the last moment and that's why originally on the steam page it had japanese audio and stuff, but they couldn't get them so they had to drop it, which is why the press version still has it since it was made before they had to cancel their plans I guess. Might have the berserk stuff in it even, which means it could be possible to mod it in assuming one of the press version ends up being leaked.
It seems like you've already duped yourself.
It's also not capped at 60 FPS (which is more unusual and worthy of praise, while not capping resolution is just worthy of not shaking your head
I remember hearing that as well, but I wasn't 100% sure so I didn't wanna say it. Didn't want to give out potentially wrong information like the guy I quoted
Kinda hope someone will mod them in
fluffydelusions
Member
Preordered!
It's interesting, you do not interact with any other people only share data.
You have your main character (the one you control) and a main pawn (computer controlled); both of which you create, customise, equip and are in full control of growth.
The online component allows you to recruit other player's pawns; a maximum of 2 at a time, for a total party of 4. When another player recruits your pawn (they take a copy), your pawn gains experience, knowledge of quests that player completes and monsters they fought, as well as potentially receiving a gift item. All this information is updated when you rest at an inn. You can also rate pawns based on their usefulness, looks etc.
There is more to the online component such as the Ur-Dragon (a post game boss) which players have a chance of fighting and doing some damage to, everyone works together to try and defeat the dragon in their own game, to get rewards for everyone that fought it. I'm not fully informed of the specifics of the Ur-Dragon, it's not that important.
Being online or making use of the online components are not necessary to completing the game but having a balanced, full party makes it much easier. It's very simple and unobtrusive system, there is no interaction between people, the perfect 'online' game for antisocial people
TharpDaddy
Member
Ugh that looks so good. It's amazing how smooth and sharp it looks after the blurry, letterboxed and low FPS last gen version. Already preordered. Can't wait to jump into the game for the 3rd time!
Only if you can ignore the soap opera effect.
Wbacon posted some 4K/60 Footage on Mega https://mega.nz/#F!6lECWbAY!wouagJbXA10R3-z_8mbJTg
Can you set your pawn to not be able to be recruited?It's interesting, you do not interact with any other people only share data.
You have your main character (the one you control) and a main pawn (computer controlled); both of which you create, customise, equip and are in full control of growth.
The online component allows you to recruit other player's pawns; a maximum of 2 at a time, for a total party of 4. When another player recruits your pawn (they take a copy), your pawn gains experience, knowledge of quests that player completes and monsters they fought, as well as potentially receiving a gift item. All this information is updated when you rest at an inn. You can also rate pawns based on their usefulness, looks etc.
There is more to the online component such as the Ur-Dragon (a post game boss) which players have a chance of fighting and doing some damage to, everyone works together to try and defeat the dragon in their own game, to get rewards for everyone that fought it. I'm not fully informed of the specifics of the Ur-Dragon, it's not that important.
Being online or making use of the online components are not necessary to completing the game but having a balanced, full party makes it much easier. It's very simple and unobtrusive system, there is no interaction between people, the perfect 'online' game for antisocial people