Dragon's Dogma 2 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-10
- Combat is standout feature
- Pawn system is unique
- Exploration is rewarding and fun
- Low enemy variety
- Poor performance and optimization
- Weak and forgettable story
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 12-15GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,597
73%
27%
343
63%
37%
427
67%
33%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 85%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 14%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 67%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 33%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1798
- Negative points
- 1588
- Gameplay points
- 1684
- Perf. points
- 354
- Rec. points
- 382
- Misc points
- 864
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Combat is standout feature
| Combat is praised as the star and highlight of the game, with engaging, satisfying, and epic fights. It is considered some of the best combat seen in a game. | 29% |
Game is highly acclaimed
| Reviewers express strong overall enjoyment, calling it a great game and one of the best they have played in years. Many had a fantastic time from start to finish. | 23% |
Exploration is rewarding and fun
| Exploration is consistently described as wonderful, pleasant, and extremely fun. The world is beautiful and encourages exploration, with many things to find. | 18% |
Character creator is exceptional
| The character creator is stellar, offering extensive options and freedom. It is praised as the richest and one of the best character creation systems in any game. | 18% |
Combat feels weighty and fluid
| The combat system feels fantastic, weighty, and fluid, with responsive controls and a satisfying sense of impact. Each action has weight, making players plan every strike. | 14% |
Pawn system is unique
| The pawn system is frequently described as unique, refreshing, and a breath of fresh air. It is considered one of the strongest and most unique features of the game. | 14% |
Open world is beautiful and expansive
| The open world is described as beautiful, living, and expansive, genuinely making players want to explore. It is full of details and captivating. | 14% |
Graphics are visually stunning
| Graphics are praised as amazing, beautiful, and gorgeous, with top-tier visuals that bring the game to life. The visual appeal is frequently highlighted. | 14% |
Combat is varied and diverse
| Combat offers amazing melee with multiple styles, weapon diversity, and varied enemies. The sheer amount of ways to resolve fights is astounding. | 11% |
Performance greatly improved
| Performance has been massively improved after recent updates, now running well even on decent systems. It is way better than at launch. | 10% |
Worthy successor to first game
| The game is considered a worthy successor to the original, with massive improvements over the first game. It is seen as better than its predecessor. | 9% |
Fast travel is convenient
| The infinite ferrystone and Portcrystals allow unrestricted fast travel, making travel convenient and a nice middle ground. It improves the overall experience. | 8% |
Top-tier action RPG
| The game is ranked among the best action RPGs, offering an immersive and magnificent RPG experience. It is one of the best RPGs reviewers have played. | 8% |
Epic large monster fights
| Battles with large monsters are described as epic and spectacular. Taking down massive monsters never gets old and provides a rewarding experience. | 7% |
Vocations feel unique
| Each vocation has its own identity and unique strengths, making them feel distinct and enjoyable. They are worth mastering and add depth to gameplay. | 7% |
Pawns are beloved companions
| Pawns are considered cool, reliable, and a beloved feature. They fulfill a party role and provide goofy unexpected entertainment. | 7% |
Combat is extremely fun
| Combat is super fun and extremely enjoyable across all vocations. Reviewers simply love the combat. | 7% |