The Grim Reaper has that ability that one shot all the pawns within a radius, hopefully they can bring it back or have something similar for players to figure it out how to beat it.
It genuinely just looks like more, better, fancier looking version of the first. Which I loved. I doubt this game can disappoint me. Excellent analysis as always sir!
Thank you! I hope that if it's as excellent as it looks, it'll be a big hit on launch instead of having to pick up steam throughout the years like the first!
@@greggeiger7532 I've gotten out of the habit of letting hype get to me. I'll wait to see how it looks once it's out and gauge from there. It's where I am with Infinite Wealth at the moment.
@@MugthiefWhat do you think the first impression of DD2 is going to be? I just hope they get rid of one shot bandits, that was a massive pain for me to deal with in the first game.
@@greggeiger7532I'm more worried about how each class only has one weapon. Unless they're not showing us a great deal I would really like to have my daggers and bow combo back.
I have the really big feeling that dragons dogma 2 is the game they wanted to make with the first one and a lot of information they gave they said a lot of things along the lines of "we couldnt do this or that on the first one because of this and that" so they are putting a lot of things they wanted on the first are going here so im confident at least for me is gonna be a buy for sure
Well the creaters did say that this game was supposed to be 4 times larger than DD with tons of areas to explore and when asked about their favorite boss encounters they said it was a secret boss that most players wont even discover in their first playthrough because its hidden
From watching the game play demos, it looks to me like the game systems haven't been tuned down for mass-appeal. It almost seems like a 1-1 version of the original, just with a lot of extra polish. In my opinion, this is great news! I hope for the studio that the dragons dogma community proves them right!
What I liked about the pawn system, is that they get experience on the quest they completed. Even if someone else hire your pawn, and they do quest that you haven’t done. They provide hits on quest or battle tactics.
@@WatchThis-ek2ogActually the system is far more complex than that, pawns learn specific tactics and weaknesses by actually observing them and the stars just represent how many they know for a specific entry.
@@endlesstrash4718 I've heard that claim before but I think it's more based on the number of enemies they kill, not so much how you kill them. At least that's what I'm noticing while playing it over again. The pawns rarely if ever mimic the moves I do.
@@WatchThis-ek2og the AI mimics your behavior in battle. Basically depending on the actions a player takes will build the inclination meters for that action. Also the argument you give a pawn will help influence the skill it use.
I really don't understand people that like a mini map with a direct line so you don't get lost (god forbid you use your brain with the mechanics). Being in an fantasy open world with a GPS just doesn't make sense imo. I loved Elden ring not because i'm a souls fan because i felt like i was exploring and millions of people bought it so imagine DD2 will be just fine. Awesome vid x
Dragon's Dogma back in 2012 was one of my all-time favorite games EVER made! I'm looking forward to DD2. I can't wait to play it! So frigging excited to play....🎉
I KNOW this game will be loved by many. The first one was a surprise hit, and so VERY ADDICTIVE! For the longest time, I wasn't sure we'd get a sequel. But now it's for real, and I just cannot wait to dive in.
The main problem I had with the first game is how it spreads out a bunch of bandits, but some half of them are capable oneshotting the Player Arisen, I will NOT tolerate seeing that. In fact, I’m a big fan of encountering the Drake on my first time through after wandering a bit into the southern area of Gransys, after dealing with all of those extremely frustrating bandit bowmans and fighters, that encounter with the Drake and the Ogres in the mines seals the deal for me when it comes to the freedom of choosing your own adventure, but PLEASE GET RID OF ONESHOT ENEMIES LIKE THE BANDITS if you want people to complete SIDE QUESTS that you forgot to even have prep the players at the beginning.
I just have a question I've never played Dragons Dogma, but I'm looking to pick up the second one. I'm liking the Mystic Spearhand class. I was wondering do I have to pick a specific class at the beginning for me to be able to get that class or can I pick any class at the beginning such as the Thief?
You can play every vocation without restriction and change at any point, you just need to unlock them with vocation points. If you dont care about minmaxing you can play as a chonky warrior and switch to sorcerer later on.
@@schocks7138 True for the first game, but the recent in depth videos from IGN showed, that in Dragon's Dogma 2 some specific vocations are unlocked by completing certain quests. The Sorcerer for example needs to be unlocked by finding an bringing the Archistaff (his signature weapon) to a quest giver. Maybe there's different ways to unlock or doing the quest quickens the process. But it isn't exactly the same as in the first game 😊
I'm used to see people complaining about the fast travel system of DD1 when for me it's one of the best ever. It really makes use of magickal trinkets instead of just clicking the map and there you go. Also, despite what was told of the hidden quests I don't think it will be like searching for a needle in a haystack but the new generation of players want everything delivered on hand, they do main quests, finish game once, then go play some other game and repeat the steps. Despicable
I didn't play too much of Dragon's Dogma but it did have a lot of appeal for me, just never found the time. The sequel is one of the few games this year I'm looking forward to though, it looks like a nice meaty fantasy game with great aesthetics. I think Capcom is building a particular pedigree with their output the last few years and particularly with Hideaki Itsuno at the helm, I think they'll have another hit on their hands. The meteoric success of Elden Ring will probably be a boon to this game too; I'm sure a lot of people who loved that game are looking for the next big open world fantasy game as they wait for From Software's next classic to drop.
Dragon dogma was amazing the lack of content and the confusing story was the only problem I had but since you explained that a lot of stuff was cut do to budget and time that gives me nothing but hope for dragon dogma 2
The game had a ton of content just hidden for some reason. Some of the best quests were locked behind romance options or quest lines you didn't realize were questlines
I wouldn't worry about being directionless. The first game did not do that, and the second game isn't looking like it will either. The first game would give you quest markers showing you where to go or who to talk to, they were big red circles on your map. They've shown what looks like quest markers for the second game too.
Dragon's Dogma and Monster Hunter's creatures combat is what Skyrim's should have drew inspiration from. Skyrim's dragons were a joke. They don't even throw their weight around...
Skyrim came out right before Dragons Dogma so Bethesda didn't know about it. But I agree completely, Bethesda games need better big boss battles. Oblivion did it a bit better than Skyrim but it's like Bethesda doesn't grasp the concept of what a boss fight should really be.
@@WatchThis-ek2og True that Skyrim released before DD, but Monster Hunter was around way before. During Skyrim's development, some Elder Scrolls fans suggested Bethesda study games like Monster Hunter for creature behavior and fights, but Todd and team likely dismissed it because Todd didn't like the idea of the game being "too challenging". I mean, he bitched about having 3 dragons attack his character at once during a playtest, and had the feature removed.
If you understand Capcom you know exactly what you're getting. They do certain things exceptionally well (combat, creature design, world design etc) and certain things are janky and half-assed (story, QoL mechanics, etc). If you're expecting a super all around polished game you'll probably get a slap in the face. But I have zero doubt it will be an outstanding in the same manner the first one was.
The only game I have on my radar. No expectations.. no hype.. no guessing.. just some trust and optimism that it will be as good as the first but a bit more refined.
I very much enjoy how you really do your research and don't just stop at the trailers and IGN videos. Taking into account the health of the company and the status of the engine is a very good way to foresee the state of the game - Plus considering multiple perspectives of what the playerbase may be expecting was very well thought out. Good job man!
Im hoping soon we'll get to see the full vocation roster so I can plan my characters out better. I know some might be secret, but at least let us see some more even if its not gameplay. Ill be happy with just stillshots with the name. Lol.
I’m excited for DD2. It really looks like it will have DD charm to it but have a list of QoL updates that makes it more modern and slightly more accessible.
I'm curious what's next for Itsuno after DD2. He said he wanted DMC5 and DD2 or else he would quit Capcom so they give him that. So maybe a new Power Stone is next.
Idk i think you are being a little harsh on some of the mechanics making them difficult Like not knowing where to go there was quest markers and stamina and managing resources wasnt really ever a problem to me and i dont use items Like minus running from place to place it wasnt much of an issue Sorcerer it was but usually one big tornado destroyed everything or kept them so busy u could use it again by the time the enemies were free Warrior didnt really even use skills and strider and ranger had huge stamina pools Maybe fighter and magic knight did but those flasses were mostly about shield
Idk if you already found the answer to this question, but if it’s anything like the first game, you can switch to any vocations early in the game no matter what class you start as.
learning new vocations is different this time around. Basically, there are "vocationa Meisters" now. Essentially, a specific trainer you need to do a quest for to unlock a vocation. You also need them to learn the highest tier skills, from what I understand. There are no other requirements other than finding the meister, and getting him to teach you. At least, as far as we know.
what's interesting to me is that some of the aspect of this game, like the intractable environment for example, are ideas they've had for a long time but just not necessarily the technology until now. things like the dam bursting trap are reminiscent of something they did in Monster Hunter World, though in MT framework so a different engine. that game was in development pretty much since MH4U released in 2015 so the interactable environments have been cooking and iterated on for almost 10 years. the director of Dragon's Dogma, HIdeaki Itsuno, had the ideas for this IP since he was in school. it was his baby but do to time, budget, and technical limitations at the time the original game had to make a lot of compromises. the sequel is set to be way closer to his original vision. he even passed up on making it, in place of DMC5, likely to wait for better technology and well... without covid it likely would have released much closer to the 10th anniversary of the original. the RE engine is insane, from what they've been able to pull off with it so far, so i can't wait to see them push it even further with games like DD2 and MH Wilds. they totally intend for this series to continue, early on in the marketing they said that it's using parallel worlds. this isn't just to not have to stick to things from the original while letting them keep the stuff they want, as part of the IP's unique identity for a sequel. no, they are setting this up so they can make as many of these games as they want in the future and i'm all in. if trickster's colors (purple/pink) follow the usual rules, each having 2 classes (basic/advanced), and have hybrids with all the others like in the first game we will have 27 vocations total. i'm so hyped for this possibility. a while ago, i had an idea for something like the trickster but that was just a theoretical hybrid of mage and thief. the reviewer concern is legitimate but that's more the reviewers' fault. there should be a good mix of people who are familiar with the ame and those tha aren't. ideally the best/most viewed reviews getting the rounds in the conversation will be done as a discussion between at least 2 people with perspectives from both sides of familiarity and lack ther of to balance it out.
I personally cannot wait, I adored the first one back in 2012, and just recently got around to playing Dark Arisen, this is a game I’ve been hoping for a sequel for years now!
I agree. In most games I hate the mage outfits cause they look bad most of the time. In Elden Ring I put on the armor from the Academy and got a special staff and my character looked amazing! So when I saw the armor mage in the trailer I was so happy because I passed on the mage in DD1 cause of how mage looked. Not this time around I'm excited!
Last Dragons Dogma game was Dragons Dogma Online, and so sad it never left Japan. Looked really nice with the fast pace combat, but much lower graphics, and hoped DD2 would be as fast paced too. That's the one thing that keeps me indecisive if i gonna like this game. DD2 graphics looks a bit out dated, but nonetheless really nice. Gonna wait for more gameplays and maybe some reviews (which sometimes can be spoilery). Love adventure games, explorations in the unknown. Good vid tho!
Worries are if they'll skimp the product to sell it latter as DLC, including basic features, like the ability to edit your character appearance after it's made and a return of having weapons and armor behind paid currency, that they tried with the first game before going back.
From all the gameplay I’ve seen so far it looks like they’re gonna knock it out of the park. DD and DDDA were amazing and appears they’re only expanding on that foundation. Gonna be badass imo…
The more I see the more excited I get. Biggest concern is performance on PC, but that concern is universal and has more to do with current performance trends than with this game specifically.
To be fair, I actually wish modern RPG's would go back to the more vague quest directions of older RPG's-like Morrowind-or modern day equivalents like BotW, BG3 & Dragon's Dogma. I recently started playing DD & foolishly went to Gran Soren as fast as I could.....which left me massively under-leveled for all the quests after that. So I had to restart & took my time in the opening area second time around.....& am now finding the game much easier as a result.
Many studios don't want to take the time for that anymore, writing good quest directions takes a lot of time compared to slapping a marker on a minimap and being done.
Seems like most of things you think people might not like are all things that made me fall in love with Elden Ring. I hadn’t played a souls like ever before Elden Ring and it’s still my favorite game ever currently. Very excited.
Being that it almost just looks like a modernized recreation of the original, I am pretty sure this game is in safe hands. Capcom has been my go to for games for past few years.
Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen is stunning ! I play it even today right now again and already have over 1500hours in it… X Time Hardmode walkthroughs where u can go OP with cheese bosses and glitch behind Gear doors within 40 mins, and play the Fighter just with an Sword Only build and after over 1500hours just find new stuff like a romance sequence with the queen it’s full of surprises etc. shoutout to all hardcore fans ✌️ if DD2 stay loyal to her roots it’s will be MY game 2024, no discussion
I'm super hyped for DD2, and I’m a big fan of the first game, so I know what I'm getting myself into, I was just hoping for a little more forgiving fast travel system. Being so limited in fast travel options was my only big gripe about the original, but I haven't seen anything in the coverage of this game that makes me believe it will be much different, which is disappointing.
I feel like dragons dogma is the closest we'll get to a virtual dungeons and dragons game that isn't a top down crpg like baldurs gate or pillars of eternity. I don't get why people are "scared" of that? Or at least that's how you portray it in this video. Isn't this exactly what we wannted all along, this whole time?
I feel like any concerns about how much content will be in this game while understandable aren't as warranted for the sequel. I could be wrong on that fact, but I don't believe it will be an issue because I had read somewhere that the lack of content for the first game came from two things. The first being the fact that the technology at the time couldn't keep up and do everything they wanted to put into the game, which leads in to the second problem. Because they couldn't make everything work, 60% of the content that was supposed to be in the game got cut, which left us with 40% of what the game was supposed to be. So I'm not sure about anyone else, but if we only got 40% of the intended product last time and it still felt like a full game, then the sequel should have been able to fill in the gaps and give us what was originally intended. I believe that Dragon's Dogma 2 will exceed all expectations in the end and deliver what was originally promised in the first release and more.
Im playing the First Game right now and its a blast.. i think. I reached the capital now and i think its only the start. But i saw little teasers and im pretty exited
This is a game i had to learn how to play, after some weeks, then i started havin fun, what made it more difficult was that in the time, i didnt know english, wich made things harder
I'd like to think my expectations are pretty low and acceptable. I just want a good amount of new monsters and new skills from already existing classes. If it's just 5 new monsters and the exact same skills as the first game ngl I'd be pretty bummed out.
Two things I'm not concerned about because I've basically written them off without knowing anything further: UI and narrative. I expect the experience to again be kinda clunky, and there not being much in terms of interesting plot. Just sorta enough to know there's something there, but hardly much beyond that.
What? Am I missing something? From what I've seen, I'm really happy, because the Warrior now finally is allowed to have six skills compared to DD1 where he was only allowed 3 skills. Finally they're doing right by my beloved great sword killing machine
I played dd da with a spellcaster and I got bored, because leveling basically the spell you learn are the typical elemental stuff some buffs/debuffs, and when you get enough points to level up your character is like you level up your fire spell tier 1 to tier 2 and thats it
Progress feels a bit slow as a mage, yeah. But levelling up the sorcerer was mindblowing fun to me. When you get to cast a meteor shower and the whole screen shakes and you acutally one-hit the whole screen, that to me was the ultimate wizardry power fantasy. This time around you unlock very nice qualitiy of life support skills like quick spell and channeling/meditating to quickly replenish the stamina to just keep on casting. I hope you'll be able to have some fun, this time around, or find your perfect mage in another great game 😊 By the way: What is a great magician class in gaming for you specifically? 'Cause I really enjoyed that vocation in DD so much, I'd really appreciate the input
ummm the spellcasting that I always highlight is from morrowind, outdated, clunky, ugly, slow whatever you want, that game is amazing because you can create your own spells, I think oblivion also you can do that, but for some reason bethesda dropped that mechanic...as an arpg junky I would mention Last Epoch, releases very soon and the runemaster master class is also really fun and something I haven't seen before in rpg games...I dont know if you consider "summoner" archetypes as magicians, but if you do, necromancer from path of exile is huge very deep and complex since you have several types of minions (buffs, duration minions, permanent, and minions with hp) and well path of exile itself is a deep game, well that are the spellcasting classes that I like a lot, I will still keep an eye on dd2 and I hope capcom releases another good games which are much needed in these days @@CalamityCain
You forgot to talk about the lack of fast travel when talking about adventuring. DD isn't like Skyrim or something where you can teleport wherever you've been before, the game is designed with going on long adventures in mind with multiple ways to get to and from everywhere. I assume DD2 will be the same because camping is a big part of it now too, and it seems like portcrystals might still be a thing but those are intentionally limited so that you don't rely on them constantly.
There is fast travel! It’s shown in the video but in the background. They’ve shown the oxcarts, and it makes sense if the map is going to be so much bigger.
@@Mugthief Interesting, but I would think it's still more limited or situational than most open world games? Just thought I'd mention it because it's something about the first game that I liked but might turn some people off
Unless they take the aproach of dark arisen that you had that one ferrystone that you could use anytime without wasting it the eternal ferrystone i believe
You will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, made possible with RE Engine to create a truly immersive fantasy world in DD2. Deluxe pre ordered!
The thing I'm worried about the MOST is the Steam Requirements showing X needed to get 1080/20 and XX needed to get 2160/30... IS DD2 LOCKED AT 30fps?! IN 2024?! I've asked in every Social Media post from the Official channels and not be corrected. On a Scale of 1 to Even; I Can't.
it's weird how i enjoyed not being told where to go in dark souls, dragons dogma or zelda BOTW but it absolutely frustrated me in zelda TOTK. I wonder why...
I am one of those ppl where if a game lacks direction I lose interest quickly. The resolve around a game like this is map design. Elden Ring’s map is essentially linear after Margit.
hi i have been looking at this game for a few days now and its looks sick (i didnt play the first one) but i am a story lover more than a killing monsters for the sake of killing monster type of guy i am really hoping this will have both from what i saw the first game didnt have dialogue options and i am really hoping this wont be the case with this one even tho it will probaly will
Thank you for saying its just another skyrim. you dont know how many people have said that. Dragons Dogma is my favorite series because it rewards you for preparing, planning and even if youre caught by surprise, adapting to what is thrown at you.
Im going to just play this game like the good old days, without looking everything up the second i get stuck or trying to find a "be op at level 1" video, I really should have done the same with bg3, heck i might even play on normal instead of easy. I enjoy all souls games but usually i just want a casual fun time when im gaming, also most games simply aren't good enough to really take the time to figure everything out for yourself.
I hope the game is as brutal as the first one and doesn't hold the player's hand constantly like almost every title nowadays seemingly does. Not every game needs to be for everyone.
A lot of good points, I especially agree with the one that says it's their first open world RPG. This is the first time they are truly given everything they need to make one, and it's time to see what about the first game felt undercooked because of budget restraints and what is a problem in design. With all due respect to DMC, an open world game is another beast entirely, and story was one of DMC's weaker aspect. There won't be any excuses here. Everything that will feel underwhelming will not get a pass, there aren't any budget or time constraints now.
dragon's dogma not being like skyrim or zelda is specifically why I enjoy it lol
huh?
@@Ammar-qt8io what?
@@jamesfranko1568 eh?
Bro i literally just saw a khajit in the video wtf are you on about
I think they were more so referencing the combat than the mechanics of the world itself.
I hope it has a complex dungeon like the dlc isle from the start
@@C_H_E_E_S_E__B_U_R_G_E_R using a crate to phase into the doors of reward rooms?
I hope they add some rogue like features
@@adanarterius5697Rogue like mega dungeon with optional permadeath and a quick restart option. 🤤
The Grim Reaper has that ability that one shot all the pawns within a radius, hopefully they can bring it back or have something similar for players to figure it out how to beat it.
Yeeeeees HUGE complex dungeons with super OP enemies are always the best part of any game
It genuinely just looks like more, better, fancier looking version of the first. Which I loved. I doubt this game can disappoint me. Excellent analysis as always sir!
Thank you! I hope that if it's as excellent as it looks, it'll be a big hit on launch instead of having to pick up steam throughout the years like the first!
For sure. Which is great. My hype has dimmed though because if it’s exactly like the first I can just…replay the first and wait for a sale. 😅
@@greggeiger7532 I've gotten out of the habit of letting hype get to me. I'll wait to see how it looks once it's out and gauge from there. It's where I am with Infinite Wealth at the moment.
@@MugthiefWhat do you think the first impression of DD2 is going to be? I just hope they get rid of one shot bandits, that was a massive pain for me to deal with in the first game.
@@greggeiger7532I'm more worried about how each class only has one weapon. Unless they're not showing us a great deal I would really like to have my daggers and bow combo back.
Fun fact, Itsuno chose to make DMC5 before DD2 which is why it took so long before we got it.
doubt it
@@BrightHero_Ultimatobro he literally verbatim said that he chose to make dmc 5 first
I have the really big feeling that dragons dogma 2 is the game they wanted to make with the first one and a lot of information they gave they said a lot of things along the lines of "we couldnt do this or that on the first one because of this and that" so they are putting a lot of things they wanted on the first are going here so im confident at least for me is gonna be a buy for sure
one huge thing this game has going for it is the engine. the RE engine is absolutely incredible
Well the creaters did say that this game was supposed to be 4 times larger than DD with tons of areas to explore and when asked about their favorite boss encounters they said it was a secret boss that most players wont even discover in their first playthrough because its hidden
From watching the game play demos, it looks to me like the game systems haven't been tuned down for mass-appeal. It almost seems like a 1-1 version of the original, just with a lot of extra polish. In my opinion, this is great news! I hope for the studio that the dragons dogma community proves them right!
One thing that DD2 wont have better over DD1 is that fire ass song in the menu screen that they eventually had to replace. That song was so lit 🔥❤️
PC mods can fix this!
Yeah Into free was good but I also liked coils of light. So I'm really hoping we get something good
Let’s hear it first lol
What I liked about the pawn system, is that they get experience on the quest they completed. Even if someone else hire your pawn, and they do quest that you haven’t done. They provide hits on quest or battle tactics.
Is it confirmed they do that in DD2? That was a feature in the first game, pawn knowledge was based on a star rating system.
@@WatchThis-ek2ogActually the system is far more complex than that, pawns learn specific tactics and weaknesses by actually observing them and the stars just represent how many they know for a specific entry.
@@WatchThis-ek2og yeah they have confirmed that for DD2
@@endlesstrash4718 I've heard that claim before but I think it's more based on the number of enemies they kill, not so much how you kill them. At least that's what I'm noticing while playing it over again. The pawns rarely if ever mimic the moves I do.
@@WatchThis-ek2og the AI mimics your behavior in battle. Basically depending on the actions a player takes will build the inclination meters for that action. Also the argument you give a pawn will help influence the skill it use.
One of the main things I want is multiple character saves.
I really don't understand people that like a mini map with a direct line so you don't get lost (god forbid you use your brain with the mechanics). Being in an fantasy open world with a GPS just doesn't make sense imo.
I loved Elden ring not because i'm a souls fan because i felt like i was exploring and millions of people bought it so imagine DD2 will be just fine. Awesome vid x
This game also has heavy berserk references so no complaints here.
This is one if the reasons why I still like Morrowind over Oblivion or Skyrim. Even if the combat is jank
People get more dumb. They cant Figure out things by Themselves anymore
Because it’s just a game lol you people take them too seriously it’s not real thats yall problem now ..
@@iiangmariiomega2639that’s not dumb some people like knowing where to go that’s how you have fun okay cool but not everyone does. It’s just a game
Dragon's Dogma back in 2012 was one of my all-time favorite games EVER made! I'm looking forward to DD2. I can't wait to play it! So frigging excited to play....🎉
Stumbled across the channel due to the algorithm. Great presentation overall. You found a subscriber.
I KNOW this game will be loved by many. The first one was a surprise hit, and so VERY ADDICTIVE! For the longest time, I wasn't sure we'd get a sequel. But now it's for real, and I just cannot wait to dive in.
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The main problem I had with the first game is how it spreads out a bunch of bandits, but some half of them are capable oneshotting the Player Arisen, I will NOT tolerate seeing that. In fact, I’m a big fan of encountering the Drake on my first time through after wandering a bit into the southern area of Gransys, after dealing with all of those extremely frustrating bandit bowmans and fighters, that encounter with the Drake and the Ogres in the mines seals the deal for me when it comes to the freedom of choosing your own adventure, but PLEASE GET RID OF ONESHOT ENEMIES LIKE THE BANDITS if you want people to complete SIDE QUESTS that you forgot to even have prep the players at the beginning.
I just have a question I've never played Dragons Dogma, but I'm looking to pick up the second one. I'm liking the Mystic Spearhand class. I was wondering do I have to pick a specific class at the beginning for me to be able to get that class or can I pick any class at the beginning such as the Thief?
You can play every vocation without restriction and change at any point, you just need to unlock them with vocation points.
If you dont care about minmaxing you can play as a chonky warrior and switch to sorcerer later on.
@@schocks7138 True for the first game, but the recent in depth videos from IGN showed, that in Dragon's Dogma 2 some specific vocations are unlocked by completing certain quests. The Sorcerer for example needs to be unlocked by finding an bringing the Archistaff (his signature weapon) to a quest giver. Maybe there's different ways to unlock or doing the quest quickens the process. But it isn't exactly the same as in the first game 😊
I'm used to see people complaining about the fast travel system of DD1 when for me it's one of the best ever. It really makes use of magickal trinkets instead of just clicking the map and there you go. Also, despite what was told of the hidden quests I don't think it will be like searching for a needle in a haystack but the new generation of players want everything delivered on hand, they do main quests, finish game once, then go play some other game and repeat the steps. Despicable
I wonder if the main menu music will be good as well.
I didn't play too much of Dragon's Dogma but it did have a lot of appeal for me, just never found the time. The sequel is one of the few games this year I'm looking forward to though, it looks like a nice meaty fantasy game with great aesthetics. I think Capcom is building a particular pedigree with their output the last few years and particularly with Hideaki Itsuno at the helm, I think they'll have another hit on their hands. The meteoric success of Elden Ring will probably be a boon to this game too; I'm sure a lot of people who loved that game are looking for the next big open world fantasy game as they wait for From Software's next classic to drop.
I picked it up for £3 odd on cd keys - its good fun
Great vid, really looking forward to seeing if this is gonna live up to the hype
When I seen the trickster vocation I thought it was dumb but how has watching enemies plummet to their deaths ignited a fire within me to do the such
My biggest concern is additional unnecessary monetization. Capcome is a company with great directors but awful ceos.
Ryozo Tsujimoto's Father (Kenzo Tsujimoto) has always been CEO of Capcom ever since he founded the company in 1979.
Capcom is family business especially with the fact that Ryozo's older brother is the President of Capcom lol.
@@benginaldclocker2891 And yet monster hunter is getting more and more monetization that was previously available through in game grinding.
And intrusive DRM, like Enigma.
Dragon dogma was amazing the lack of content and the confusing story was the only problem I had but since you explained that a lot of stuff was cut do to budget and time that gives me nothing but hope for dragon dogma 2
The game had a ton of content just hidden for some reason. Some of the best quests were locked behind romance options or quest lines you didn't realize were questlines
Great content! Thanks for sharing. I'll probably buy it, just because your video were so clarifying
I wouldn't worry about being directionless. The first game did not do that, and the second game isn't looking like it will either. The first game would give you quest markers showing you where to go or who to talk to, they were big red circles on your map. They've shown what looks like quest markers for the second game too.
Dragon's Dogma and Monster Hunter's creatures combat is what Skyrim's should have drew inspiration from. Skyrim's dragons were a joke. They don't even throw their weight around...
Skyrim came out right before Dragons Dogma so Bethesda didn't know about it. But I agree completely, Bethesda games need better big boss battles. Oblivion did it a bit better than Skyrim but it's like Bethesda doesn't grasp the concept of what a boss fight should really be.
@@WatchThis-ek2og True that Skyrim released before DD, but Monster Hunter was around way before. During Skyrim's development, some Elder Scrolls fans suggested Bethesda study games like Monster Hunter for creature behavior and fights, but Todd and team likely dismissed it because Todd didn't like the idea of the game being "too challenging". I mean, he bitched about having 3 dragons attack his character at once during a playtest, and had the feature removed.
If you understand Capcom you know exactly what you're getting. They do certain things exceptionally well (combat, creature design, world design etc) and certain things are janky and half-assed (story, QoL mechanics, etc).
If you're expecting a super all around polished game you'll probably get a slap in the face. But I have zero doubt it will be an outstanding in the same manner the first one was.
The only game I have on my radar. No expectations.. no hype.. no guessing.. just some trust and optimism that it will be as good as the first but a bit more refined.
I very much enjoy how you really do your research and don't just stop at the trailers and IGN videos. Taking into account the health of the company and the status of the engine is a very good way to foresee the state of the game - Plus considering multiple perspectives of what the playerbase may be expecting was very well thought out. Good job man!
Im hoping soon we'll get to see the full vocation roster so I can plan my characters out better. I know some might be secret, but at least let us see some more even if its not gameplay. Ill be happy with just stillshots with the name. Lol.
The number of reused assets in the trailer alone has my expectations extremely tempered
Hope it's a Game of Year level game
Its already game of the 2024. It has to compete with Wukong Black myth but im sure dd2 will get the goty award
@@XenogearsForeverelden ring released at the start february of 2022 but get GOTY
@@PenguinsAreColdish 2024 has no Games to offer beside Wukong. So it will be Dragons Dogma 2 or wukong and my bet is Dragons Dogma 2
if your worried about not liking it play the first game its always on sale
I’m excited for DD2. It really looks like it will have DD charm to it but have a list of QoL updates that makes it more modern and slightly more accessible.
I'm curious what's next for Itsuno after DD2. He said he wanted DMC5 and DD2 or else he would quit Capcom so they give him that. So maybe a new Power Stone is next.
Idk i think you are being a little harsh on some of the mechanics making them difficult
Like not knowing where to go there was quest markers and stamina and managing resources wasnt really ever a problem to me and i dont use items
Like minus running from place to place it wasnt much of an issue
Sorcerer it was but usually one big tornado destroyed everything or kept them so busy u could use it again by the time the enemies were free
Warrior didnt really even use skills and strider and ranger had huge stamina pools
Maybe fighter and magic knight did but those flasses were mostly about shield
So I have a question can I start as a thief and then go to mystic spear hand or do I have to be a fighter to go to that?
Idk if you already found the answer to this question, but if it’s anything like the first game, you can switch to any vocations early in the game no matter what class you start as.
@@jayveeezy thank you 🙏🏽 and I hadn’t
learning new vocations is different this time around.
Basically, there are "vocationa Meisters" now. Essentially, a specific trainer you need to do a quest for to unlock a vocation. You also need them to learn the highest tier skills, from what I understand.
There are no other requirements other than finding the meister, and getting him to teach you. At least, as far as we know.
I subscribed by accident. I’m glad I did 😂. Great video, great channel!
trickster already showing a lot of synergy with Sorcerer with the biggest issue usually being enemies running from big spells or interrupting them
I loved the first and am excited for the second, haven't been keeping up with the media about it though. I don't seem to do that much these days.
Really enjoying your content , thank you ♥
what's interesting to me is that some of the aspect of this game, like the intractable environment for example, are ideas they've had for a long time but just not necessarily the technology until now. things like the dam bursting trap are reminiscent of something they did in Monster Hunter World, though in MT framework so a different engine. that game was in development pretty much since MH4U released in 2015 so the interactable environments have been cooking and iterated on for almost 10 years. the director of Dragon's Dogma, HIdeaki Itsuno, had the ideas for this IP since he was in school. it was his baby but do to time, budget, and technical limitations at the time the original game had to make a lot of compromises. the sequel is set to be way closer to his original vision. he even passed up on making it, in place of DMC5, likely to wait for better technology and well... without covid it likely would have released much closer to the 10th anniversary of the original. the RE engine is insane, from what they've been able to pull off with it so far, so i can't wait to see them push it even further with games like DD2 and MH Wilds.
they totally intend for this series to continue, early on in the marketing they said that it's using parallel worlds. this isn't just to not have to stick to things from the original while letting them keep the stuff they want, as part of the IP's unique identity for a sequel. no, they are setting this up so they can make as many of these games as they want in the future and i'm all in.
if trickster's colors (purple/pink) follow the usual rules, each having 2 classes (basic/advanced), and have hybrids with all the others like in the first game we will have 27 vocations total. i'm so hyped for this possibility. a while ago, i had an idea for something like the trickster but that was just a theoretical hybrid of mage and thief.
the reviewer concern is legitimate but that's more the reviewers' fault. there should be a good mix of people who are familiar with the ame and those tha aren't. ideally the best/most viewed reviews getting the rounds in the conversation will be done as a discussion between at least 2 people with perspectives from both sides of familiarity and lack ther of to balance it out.
I personally cannot wait, I adored the first one back in 2012, and just recently got around to playing Dark Arisen, this is a game I’ve been hoping for a sequel for years now!
Seeing a mage in plate armor makes me happy for some reason
I agree. In most games I hate the mage outfits cause they look bad most of the time. In Elden Ring I put on the armor from the Academy and got a special staff and my character looked amazing! So when I saw the armor mage in the trailer I was so happy because I passed on the mage in DD1 cause of how mage looked. Not this time around I'm excited!
Last Dragons Dogma game was Dragons Dogma Online, and so sad it never left Japan. Looked really nice with the fast pace combat, but much lower graphics, and hoped DD2 would be as fast paced too. That's the one thing that keeps me indecisive if i gonna like this game. DD2 graphics looks a bit out dated, but nonetheless really nice. Gonna wait for more gameplays and maybe some reviews (which sometimes can be spoilery). Love adventure games, explorations in the unknown. Good vid tho!
Worries are if they'll skimp the product to sell it latter as DLC, including basic features, like the ability to edit your character appearance after it's made and a return of having weapons and armor behind paid currency, that they tried with the first game before going back.
Didn’t DD dark arisen come out in 2009 not 2012?
Was 2012. Dark Arisen version 2016.
Really hope they upped the monster variety. Fighting goblins for the 500th time gets old.
stoked for DD2
From all the gameplay I’ve seen so far it looks like they’re gonna knock it out of the park. DD and DDDA were amazing and appears they’re only expanding on that foundation. Gonna be badass imo…
The more I see the more excited I get. Biggest concern is performance on PC, but that concern is universal and has more to do with current performance trends than with this game specifically.
To be fair, I actually wish modern RPG's would go back to the more vague quest directions of older RPG's-like Morrowind-or modern day equivalents like BotW, BG3 & Dragon's Dogma. I recently started playing DD & foolishly went to Gran Soren as fast as I could.....which left me massively under-leveled for all the quests after that. So I had to restart & took my time in the opening area second time around.....& am now finding the game much easier as a result.
Many studios don't want to take the time for that anymore, writing good quest directions takes a lot of time compared to slapping a marker on a minimap and being done.
i’ve always thought that dragon’s dogma was criminally underrated, i’m glad it’ll finally thrive in the rpg scene
Iam only worried that my pc cant run it decently, would love a demo pre release
Seems like most of things you think people might not like are all things that made me fall in love with Elden Ring. I hadn’t played a souls like ever before Elden Ring and it’s still my favorite game ever currently. Very excited.
Being that it almost just looks like a modernized recreation of the original, I am pretty sure this game is in safe hands. Capcom has been my go to for games for past few years.
I sincerely hope there's an Everfall system like in the first game.
I'd like to know if ppl rather play Dragons Dogma 2 or Rise of the Ronin?
Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen is stunning ! I play it even today right now again and already have over 1500hours in it… X Time Hardmode walkthroughs where u can go OP with cheese bosses and glitch behind Gear doors within 40 mins, and play the Fighter just with an Sword Only build and after over 1500hours just find new stuff like a romance sequence with the queen it’s full of surprises etc. shoutout to all hardcore fans ✌️ if DD2 stay loyal to her roots
it’s will be MY game 2024, no discussion
At its price point one would expect quality like that of the other legendary games, not just an okay game.
If this new Dogma game kicks ass it's gonna set a massively high bar for Wilds
I'm super hyped for DD2, and I’m a big fan of the first game, so I know what I'm getting myself into, I was just hoping for a little more forgiving fast travel system. Being so limited in fast travel options was my only big gripe about the original, but I haven't seen anything in the coverage of this game that makes me believe it will be much different, which is disappointing.
i just hope that the game delivers its promise to match up the hype its getting. still has ptsd with the no mans sky's initial launch though
I feel like dragons dogma is the closest we'll get to a virtual dungeons and dragons game that isn't a top down crpg like baldurs gate or pillars of eternity. I don't get why people are "scared" of that? Or at least that's how you portray it in this video. Isn't this exactly what we wannted all along, this whole time?
I loved powerstone as a kid
I feel like any concerns about how much content will be in this game while understandable aren't as warranted for the sequel. I could be wrong on that fact, but I don't believe it will be an issue because I had read somewhere that the lack of content for the first game came from two things.
The first being the fact that the technology at the time couldn't keep up and do everything they wanted to put into the game, which leads in to the second problem.
Because they couldn't make everything work, 60% of the content that was supposed to be in the game got cut, which left us with 40% of what the game was supposed to be.
So I'm not sure about anyone else, but if we only got 40% of the intended product last time and it still felt like a full game, then the sequel should have been able to fill in the gaps and give us what was originally intended. I believe that Dragon's Dogma 2 will exceed all expectations in the end and deliver what was originally promised in the first release and more.
Im playing the First Game right now and its a blast.. i think. I reached the capital now and i think its only the start. But i saw little teasers and im pretty exited
i played the first one and pass it just today, i really really enjoyed it for a old game. also hope they add mod tools for modders as well.
I wish game will give gore option, for more blood. Overall, more combat skills, more interesting ones etc
That segue at 7:40 has earned my utmost respect, Sir 🫡 subbed. Also insanely hyped for DD2. DDDA was incredible.
*segue
@@wiremesh2 yep that's the one
This is a game i had to learn how to play, after some weeks, then i started havin fun, what made it more difficult was that in the time, i didnt know english, wich made things harder
It’s my second most anticipated game of the year so far only behind FFVII rebirth
I'd like to think my expectations are pretty low and acceptable. I just want a good amount of new monsters and new skills from already existing classes. If it's just 5 new monsters and the exact same skills as the first game ngl I'd be pretty bummed out.
Two things I'm not concerned about because I've basically written them off without knowing anything further: UI and narrative. I expect the experience to again be kinda clunky, and there not being much in terms of interesting plot. Just sorta enough to know there's something there, but hardly much beyond that.
Im having a run through on the original at mo - wow its great
Never Pre-ordering any games especialy after 2023...
Wait out patiancly and buy it later on if it turns out Darn Good ❤😊
I actually worried about the mechanics bc they got rid of 6 skills per class and changed how theu work
What? Am I missing something? From what I've seen, I'm really happy, because the Warrior now finally is allowed to have six skills compared to DD1 where he was only allowed 3 skills. Finally they're doing right by my beloved great sword killing machine
I played dd da with a spellcaster and I got bored, because leveling basically the spell you learn are the typical elemental stuff some buffs/debuffs, and when you get enough points to level up your character is like you level up your fire spell tier 1 to tier 2 and thats it
Progress feels a bit slow as a mage, yeah. But levelling up the sorcerer was mindblowing fun to me. When you get to cast a meteor shower and the whole screen shakes and you acutally one-hit the whole screen, that to me was the ultimate wizardry power fantasy. This time around you unlock very nice qualitiy of life support skills like quick spell and channeling/meditating to quickly replenish the stamina to just keep on casting. I hope you'll be able to have some fun, this time around, or find your perfect mage in another great game 😊
By the way: What is a great magician class in gaming for you specifically? 'Cause I really enjoyed that vocation in DD so much, I'd really appreciate the input
ummm the spellcasting that I always highlight is from morrowind, outdated, clunky, ugly, slow whatever you want, that game is amazing because you can create your own spells, I think oblivion also you can do that, but for some reason bethesda dropped that mechanic...as an arpg junky I would mention Last Epoch, releases very soon and the runemaster master class is also really fun and something I haven't seen before in rpg games...I dont know if you consider "summoner" archetypes as magicians, but if you do, necromancer from path of exile is huge very deep and complex since you have several types of minions (buffs, duration minions, permanent, and minions with hp) and well path of exile itself is a deep game, well that are the spellcasting classes that I like a lot, I will still keep an eye on dd2 and I hope capcom releases another good games which are much needed in these days @@CalamityCain
I didn't even know this game existed but it looks pretty cool
Mystic Spearhand looks sooool fun
gonna try to stream DD1 before DD2 arrives
I tried it and it looks and feels pretty dated. Trying to force myself to continue through and hope it feels better.
You forgot to talk about the lack of fast travel when talking about adventuring. DD isn't like Skyrim or something where you can teleport wherever you've been before, the game is designed with going on long adventures in mind with multiple ways to get to and from everywhere. I assume DD2 will be the same because camping is a big part of it now too, and it seems like portcrystals might still be a thing but those are intentionally limited so that you don't rely on them constantly.
There is fast travel! It’s shown in the video but in the background. They’ve shown the oxcarts, and it makes sense if the map is going to be so much bigger.
@@Mugthief Interesting, but I would think it's still more limited or situational than most open world games? Just thought I'd mention it because it's something about the first game that I liked but might turn some people off
Unless they take the aproach of dark arisen that you had that one ferrystone that you could use anytime without wasting it the eternal ferrystone i believe
Is it an internet required game for offline play?
There no online play, single player only just like that first. You can upload saved Pawn presets for others to use, that is it.
Capcom will probably put Denuvo so... 100% internet required
I know exactly what this game is and what to expect from it. I preordered two copies for my brother and I👌
You will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure. All of these elements are elevated further by physics technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest in graphics, made possible with RE Engine to create a truly immersive fantasy world in DD2.
Deluxe pre ordered!
Well if it's going to compete with balders gate 3 it better come out swinging
Idk bro after Lords of the Fallen I don’t think I can trust preordering anything lol
The thing I'm worried about the MOST is the Steam Requirements showing X needed to get 1080/20 and XX needed to get 2160/30...
IS DD2 LOCKED AT 30fps?!
IN 2024?!
I've asked in every Social Media post from the Official channels and not be corrected.
On a Scale of 1 to Even; I Can't.
devil may cry players will love the archer class :)
Loved Powerstone! Excited for Dragon's Dogma 2!
Powerstone enjoyers RISE UP!
@MugThief wasted hours on that game after school! The closest thing to it now is the Naruto type games, but it still doesn't quite scratch that itch!
I so want this game but sadly my toaster would be toast just trying to install it D:
it's weird how i enjoyed not being told where to go in dark souls, dragons dogma or zelda BOTW but it absolutely frustrated me in zelda TOTK. I wonder why...
I am one of those ppl where if a game lacks direction I lose interest quickly. The resolve around a game like this is map design. Elden Ring’s map is essentially linear after Margit.
hi i have been looking at this game for a few days now and its looks sick (i didnt play the first one) but i am a story lover more than a killing monsters for the sake of killing monster type of guy i am really hoping this will have both from what i saw the first game didnt have dialogue options and i am really hoping this wont be the case with this one even tho it will probaly will
Thank you for saying its just another skyrim. you dont know how many people have said that. Dragons Dogma is my favorite series because it rewards you for preparing, planning and even if youre caught by surprise, adapting to what is thrown at you.
Im going to just play this game like the good old days, without looking everything up the second i get stuck or trying to find a "be op at level 1" video, I really should have done the same with bg3, heck i might even play on normal instead of easy. I enjoy all souls games but usually i just want a casual fun time when im gaming, also most games simply aren't good enough to really take the time to figure everything out for yourself.
I heard that there wasnt gonna be a fast travel
I hope the game is as brutal as the first one and doesn't hold the player's hand constantly like almost every title nowadays seemingly does. Not every game needs to be for everyone.
A lot of good points, I especially agree with the one that says it's their first open world RPG. This is the first time they are truly given everything they need to make one, and it's time to see what about the first game felt undercooked because of budget restraints and what is a problem in design. With all due respect to DMC, an open world game is another beast entirely, and story was one of DMC's weaker aspect.
There won't be any excuses here. Everything that will feel underwhelming will not get a pass, there aren't any budget or time constraints now.