Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review (PS5)
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was my first time diving into the Dragon’s Dogma franchise, and I’ll be real—it didn’t click with me right away. The combat felt kinda clunky at first and I wasn’t sure if this was my kind of action RPG. But instead of dropping it, I did what any gamer does when they feel under-leveled… I explored. And that’s where the magic of this game started to grow on me.
Gameplay – A Strategic Grind That Rewards You Later
At the beginning, the combat felt exhausting, especially coming from smoother games like Ghost of Tsushima or Lies of P. But once I got into the rhythm, upgraded my build, and started testing different classes and combos—it got good.
Fighting mythical creatures like cyclops, chimeras and dragons wasn’t just button-mashing, it was all about strategy. If your party isn’t built right, you’re gonna get wiped. It forces you to think, adapt, and build smarter. It’s a whole other level of gameplay.
Oh, and the final boss? Absolute chaos. But if you plan your skills and setup properly—you can beat it. And it feels damn satisfying when you do.
Story & Dialogue – Rich Worldbuilding
One thing I didn’t expect: the dialogues and NPC interactions are actually fire. Every side quest feels like it belongs to someone’s story, and if you’re not paying attention, you’ll miss some plot points entirely. Some missions are a bit dull, but others pull you right in.
The world feels alive, and even though the story moves slowly at first, it pays off with emotional weight toward the end.
Graphics & World Design
Visually, it’s not the best I’ve ever seen. But honestly? It fits. The gritty fantasy setting, weather changes, torch-lit caves—it brings that old-school RPG vibe in a modern shell. Could it be prettier? Sure. But does it deliver the atmosphere? Definitely.
Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a slow starter, but once you level up your character and adjust to the combat, it really shines. It’s not my preferred combat style—but the story, dialogue, boss fights, and creature design make it worth playing.
If you’re into deep RPGs with strategy-heavy combat and a world that rewards patience, this one’s for you. I give it 4/5 stars – and yeah, I do recommend it.
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