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Dragon's Dogma: Bad controls tarnish great combat | Bitmob Review

Dragon's Dogma surpasses many role-playing games in terms of its detailed and rewarding combat model; however, Capcom's control schemes unfortunately mar the experience.

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magiskan4340d ago (Edited 4340d ago )

whoever writes these reviews is an idiot. controls are fine and so is the game. trust me i grew up with shinning force and final fantasy 7. maybe they should get people who know what there talking about to comment so they don't ruin somones oppurtunity to play somthing good.

Xof4340d ago

Controls aren't quite as "perfectly executed" as say, Dark Souls, but they're pretty damn good nonetheless. I guess they can be hard when you first start playing, but once you know what you're doing HOT DAMN are they fluid.

My only real gripe with 'em is the lack of a lock-on feature.

Still, I've been more impressed by Dragon's Dogma than any other game this generation, period. I really--REALLY--hope it becomes a new franchise.

DaCajun4340d ago

I agree with you except about the lock-on thing. Too many games are holding so called gamers hands and making it too easy that it gets boring fast. If the controls were crappy then I would say they needed lock-on but since the controls are stable, the free aim is pretty decent.

Xof4340d ago

@DaCajun: It's not an issue of hand-holding, it's an issue of the camera. Even something as simple as orienting the camera toward a specific target would go a long way, and eliminate the single most annoying part of the game: staring at the Cyclop's anus throughout the whole fight.

Just imagine a sequel where, say, there's a "hidden" lock-on feature (as in something that's automatic, not up to player control). The moment you hit an enemy, the camera focuses on that enemy and zooms in or out or pans or whatever so you can get a better view. Stop hitting him for 2 seconds, camera goes back to default. This is what I'm talking about.

I am not by any means suggesting anything like auto-aim or, ulgh, "bending lasers" be incorporated in a game like this. There's more than enough of that crap already.

nrvalleytime4340d ago

How did this get approved without a review score attached? :-)

Great review, but you should have the score listed here as well.

JAMurida4340d ago

Controls are fine in the game. The only thing that I would say is a flaw in the game is the lack of a difficulty option. As you get further in the game it tends to get easier and it becomes a thing of your character getting stronger but everything else stays the same.

I can only hope for DLC that has stronger mobs that at least scale higher than your level or that they make an update to make new game+ have the option for harder mobs.

nrvalleytime4340d ago

Completely agree. Haven't seen the game's difficulty progressively follow my leveling. I think it'll probably be corrected via a patch rather than DLC though. Capcom usually corrects gameplay balances pretty quickly, even if they release ridiculously pricey DLC.

b_one4340d ago

Agree with agree - controls are FINE

Tdmd4340d ago

Doesn't it get harder in NG+, just like soul series? If not, what's the point of playing it again once you finished?

JAMurida4340d ago (Edited 4340d ago )

*** SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT ***

@Dmd

I backed up my save before getting the clear for my save and tried out New Game+ to see if the wiki was true about the mobs being stronger in New Game+

http://dragonsdogma.wikia.c...

I was just exploring around and most everything I was fighting was just getting one/two shot by me or was just plain easy to kill. They had the dark version of some of the big mobs, but they died quick as well.

As I said above though, I can only hope they update or whatever to make New Game+ have a difficulty option like nightmare mob or something.

@Fallingdove

Been there, not really any different, IMO. But then again my character's around level 80ish with really good gear, so that might be the reason. I was thinking about downgrading my gear or just going solo with just main pawn to make it harder.

Tdmd4339d ago

@JAMurida

Thanks for the info. I aways love a good, challenging NG+ in my games, too bad DD don't have one... still, Ill keep an eye on patches and updates news from now on.

dc14340d ago (Edited 4340d ago )

SKYRIM says hi.

The controls are fine. 20 hrs in, I can not understand why this game isn't getting the due praise it deserves.

Very awesome game!

ilikeyou4340d ago

because it doesnt have a big markting budge like skyrim.
i dont have the game yet but it wont be casual gamers reviewing it who will stop me from buying it sooner or later.

8bit_Nes_Rambo4340d ago

Bingo. You could sell packaged feces to the masses and with the right marketing and advertisements,make a fortune.

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Dragon's Dogma Is Still Amazing

Although the sequel is on the near horizon, the original Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen remains a fantastic action RPG, still worth playing.

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jznrpg44d ago (Edited 44d ago )

A lot of the quest lines in Skyrim are good(not all and they don’t add up as a whole if you do thieves guild mage fighters guild etc) The dragons are very lame after the first few times and the combat is clunky as it always has been. The stupid sprint button is ridiculous.

Overall I agree DD is the better rpg game.

Both have theirs strengths and weaknesses but Skyrim should be so much more being the 5th game in Elder Scrolls series.

Excited to see what they add on to DD 2.

Unfortunately all they have done to Elder Scrolls since Morrowind is take things out (minus the sprint button which is so lame because you can kill dragon god like creatures but can’t run for more than ten seconds without getting tired)

anast43d ago (Edited 43d ago )

I liked the vampire questline and the return to Morrowind was okay, but the problem with Skyrim was the lack of consequence. There is almost no point in the quests. After I realized this, I started messing around with the mods and then quit playing. Though, I did spend 300 hrs. on modded content, but this is telling of how bad the game kind of is.

If DD was the size or close to the size of Skyrim, It would have been the primer fantasy game back then. I hope they up the size with DD2.

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5 Games To Play While Waiting For Dragon's Dogma II

Daman Shelley from NoobFeed writes - Dragon's Dogma is truly a one-of-a-kind game, and there really is no other game like it, but there are a few that come close. Whether with their fantasy settings, the ability to climb mountains, or just with the overall same charm as Capcom’s iconic RPG. Here's a list of games that will hopefully scratch that Dragon's Dogma itch.

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on_line_forever93d ago

every gamer should play this game

gold_drake93d ago

cant wait for it, feb and march are busy busy months ha.

SovereignSnaKe93d ago

I can still hear the title screen music in my head after nearly 12 years. Loved every minute of it.

MrNinosan93d ago

I have no issues filling my time til DD2.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Infinite Wealth and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will probably me more than enough.
More terrified I won't be done in time.

DivineHand12593d ago

Try not to burn yourself out before the game releases. This is going to be a long and immersive RPG like the first one.

The games in this article are all great and I believe the people who are excited for Dragons Dogma 2 probably already played most of those games.

For now, I recommend you prepare yourself for long play sessions if you will be picking up Dragons Dogma at launch.

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Dragon’s Dogma has hit its highest player count in 6 years, following sequel news and discount

Dragon’s Dogma achieved its highest concurrent player count in over six years over the weekend.

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Father__Merrin667d ago

Excellent game spoilt by grindy combat and no fastbtravel the stones travel system was rubbish

lcslick667d ago

I'm doing my part to contribute to this. Found out my pawn had been a busy bee while I was away.

drizzom667d ago

Thats awesome. More people should enjoy this game.

HyperMoused667d ago

when i found this game i loved it and played the hell out of it, got to the demon in the expansion and after feeling pretty good at the game he wiped the floor with me, fatigue set in, but i need to get back into this i think, looking forward to 2 for sure.

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