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Why ‘Dragon’s Dogma 2’ Reviews Didn’t Mention The Microtransactions

There is a storm raging online between many potential Dragon’s Dogma 2 players, Capcom and the journalists and YouTubers who reviewed the game.

-Foxtrot446d ago

"Most of these reviewers have played the game from anywhere from 50 to 100 hours to make their full judgement, and even getting a short ways into the game, you can see just how easy it is to ignore the extremely limited quantities of what’s being sold here"

It's not the point, they should have told people, it's their job, to inform the consumer about what to expect within a new game and what to watch out for before they buy.

Fact is nobody wanted to p*** off Capcom and get blacklisted or stop getting super cool press release packages from them.

Prime Example

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VenomUK445d ago

Did Capcom mandate that microtransactions should not be mentioned in reviews? Or did the media simply think their audience/readers didn’t need to know? The professional gaming outlets that said nothing should be named and avoided and have their Metacritic review power reduced.

-Foxtrot445d ago

Yeah I agree

I honestly believe exclusive future scoops and super rare press kits are part of the reason they don’t say anything

This is Capcom, they want that Resident Evil 9, Resident Evil 5 Remake, next Monster Hunter, DMC and Street Fighter news for their sites or YouTube profiles

Nitrowolf2445d ago (Edited 445d ago )

No, we were not mandated not to talk about it. I'm actually surprised a bulk of reviews didn't mention it at all.

I did, and yes, I gave Dragon's Dogma a high score, but I did mention the existence of MT. It just never impacted my experience and it was something I spotted after the review was written and my time was spent with the game.

I mentioned I didn't like that Capcom was doing this at all, but again, it wasn't something that I felt altered the game in any way, no different than how most RPGs in many areas around loot and such.

MTs become an issue when the core experience is clearly broken by it to push players to them. If Dragon's Dogma for example mde it extremely rare to get Crystals, that from start to finish, you only had a few, rather than the thousands, yeah I'd have a much bigger issue.

I sort of said, look at it like this. If I had zero online, decided to head to GameStop and buy a physical version, boot the game, start it, play it till the end, there would be 0 indications the MTs even exist.
There are a handful of games you can't say that for. Suicide squad always online, and they really make it clear there's MT with the store, and the notifications of being able to get more resources and such.

VenomUK444d ago

@Nitrowolf2 At least you mentioned it in your review, well done. I believe a review should give the reader enough information to decide if a game is right for them.

FinalFantasyFanatic444d ago

I also wonder if they were aware of the microtransaction or if they even looked/available at the time they played? You would have thought so, and that should have triggered them to mention it in their reviews, but then again a lot of the major gaming journalist outlets aren't that good to begin with.

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Silly Mammo445d ago

MTX ≈ Bad
But spending $10 more on the deluxe edition is OK. Even though you're getting items that could be more helpful early on in a game.

I'm not defending MTXs but don't pretend buying the Deluxe version of some games doesn't give you a leg up early on.

Gameseeker_Frampt445d ago

How many times can Capcom sell you that Deluxe Edition?

That's the difference between Deluxe Editions and MTXs. They are not even comparable, especially since MTXs are baked into the gameplay and most games are made worse from them.

NotoriousWhiz445d ago

The MTX in Dragon's Dogma 2 only give you access to what the digital deluxe version gets you. You cannot buy them more than once.

thorstein445d ago

"Deluxe" edition

When we used to buy games we'd get a game with an instruction book and (if it was an RPG) a map. Sometimes a cloth map. Then a deluxe (collector's, special, etc) edition had cool things along with it that used to come free.

Now deluxe means digital content that should have been part of the game.

HyperMoused445d ago

An extra up front cost instead of piece meal, man thats MT's with extra steps

CrimsonWing69445d ago (Edited 445d ago )

Probably because they’re completely optional and all of it can easily be gotten in the game.

I don’t remember Monster Hunter World reviews going all “let’s burn this mother f*cker down,” with basically similar micros like buying a character editor. At least in DD2 it’s available for 500RC’s.

This has gotten blown out of proportion due to misinformation and people just quick to grab torches and pitchforks without doing any research.

How come Helldivers 2 doesn’t get flack for having micros? Such hypocrisy.

AndrewM445d ago

Helldivers 2 cost half as much and is a live service game, apples to oranges much?

CrimsonWing69445d ago (Edited 445d ago )

Microtransactions are microtransactions. You can’t justify them for one game and not the other.

So, what, if DD2 was $20 it’d be a non-issue then? Give me a break. At one point everyone was against micros, now it’s ok if GaaS games have them because, “oh, I paid $40 and it’s a GaaS game so it’s ok,” that’s the hypocrisy I’m talking about.

Suicide Squad was on sale for $40. Guess that’s just fine and dandy to be monetized, too. I mean by your logic $40 and GaaS is A-OK to be monetized.

Skull and Crossbones is on sale. Everyone monetize the hell out of it and smile because it’s GaaS and on sale. Oh but hell nawww to these nothing burger micros in DD2, until I guess it’s $40 then it’s ok!!!

Hypocrisy much?

DustMan444d ago

Not to mention that the MTX in Helldivers 2 is not brutally priced, and the standard Warbond tiers don't lock out of any of the cooler bombardments. Compared to something like COD it's kind of night and day in terms of what you get for what you spend. Unless Helldivers starts adding Snoop Dog, and Kevin Durant skins for $25 don't I don't see any major issue with it's current premium content.

DivineHand125445d ago

I also think it's blown out of proportion. DMC5 also had microtransactions that allow you to buy orbs which is something you start earning in-game as soon as you start playing.

anast445d ago

People made a deal out of DMC5 too.

victorMaje445d ago

To me it’s simple. No mtx in a single player game.

NotoriousWhiz445d ago (Edited 445d ago )

Personally, I'd say mtx are okay for any game which is constantly being updated with additional content post launch (and only if that content isn't also sold as DLC)

Generally speaking, single player games aren't (and should not be) constantly updated with new content and so they should not have MTX.

victorMaje445d ago

@Crimson

Were it up to me I’d have no MTs in any type of game. Afaic they’ve cheapened the Multiplayer scene.
A lot of effort is now put into MTs design & implementation instead of being put in gameplay or other aspects. Effort that could be focused on making games more fun or engaging or immersive.
I don’t want that for single player games.

Crows90445d ago

You don't remember doesn't mean there wasn't.

The collective judgement or lack of doesn't exclude the existence of blow back against whatever it is that is an issue.

The only reason helldivers didn't get as much flack is because of the impact of the mtx.

The impact of the mtx in dragons dogma 2 is huge when compared. That doesn't mean one is good and the other is bad....that's your perception.

They're both bad.

CrimsonWing69445d ago (Edited 445d ago )

Nothing to this degree, like at all. My point is DD2 micros are on the same level as DMC V’s, which is to say you DON’T need to spend any money on them to enjoy and complete the game. It’s highly likely why they weren’t mentioned en masse with reviews.

anast445d ago

"Probably because they’re completely optional and all of it can easily be gotten in the game."

They are supposed to inform the customer about all of the options. It's their job.

anast445d ago

How is a product reviewer not responsible for reviewing a product? This is a genuine question. Or do you agree?

mkis007444d ago

you absolutely can justify them for one game and not another. especially considering one of the games is a purely single player experience...

CrimsonWing69444d ago

We’ll agree to disagree. I don’t think it’s acceptable in one game and unacceptable in another. You can literally play DD2 without buying a single one and enjoy the game. It’s not designed with progression blocking that forces you to buy these. That’s my point. But people have this knee jerk reaction when micros gets name dropped, yet they’re perfectly fine with them in other games… it’s weird af.

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Why Dragon's Dogma 2 Deserves a Sequel Sooner Rather Than Later

Dragon's Dogma 2 may have only recently been released, but it needs to get a sequel sooner rather than later due to its unofficial remake status.

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Armaggedon113d ago

Yeahh, we wont be getting another soon. Im just thankful we got a sequel at all

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Sales Struggle Despite Discounts, Outpaced By Older Monster Hunter Titles

Capcom's action role-playing game, Dragon's Dogma 2, has been struggling in terms of sales, even in the presence of discount offers.

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Cacabunga129d ago

I never played this series but I only heard good things about it..
as a gamer who follows gaming news, I do not think capcom gave this the marketing it deserves. Still on my radar..

TheEroica129d ago

Didn't DD2 come out a year ago?

DivineHand125130d ago (Edited 130d ago )

Dragons dogma 2 is a good game. The biggest mistake Capcom made was allowing it to launch at 30 fps. When the game came out, all anyone was talking about was the performance of the game. The game has a dedicated fanbase and they should have given the sequel of the original the care it deserved.

Theyy did eventually improve the performance on console but many still do not know if you can play the game at 60 fps on base PS5 and Series X or if they need to buy a $700 console to enjoy this one game.

robtion129d ago

Yes I think the game is good but it didn't have the same impact as the original when it released. The pacing is very slow, it takes forever to travel anywhere and then what do you know, microtransactions to fast travel. Really scummy move.

MeteorPanda129d ago

....why do you lie? The stones are earned in game, if you just send ppl gifts, the max friendship is they leave gifts at your home where they leave these stones as a reward ften enough. Also there are the carts.

You ppl all attacked this game over nothing. scumbag,

Kurt Russell128d ago

I had no idea they had improved the performance, so your comment is valid to me.

Sonyslave3130d ago

Damn dont expect part 3 anytime soon😔

Gamehard129d ago

The director of the series left Capcom not long ago, so I think chances were already less than slim unfortunately. :(

Themba76130d ago

I’m enjoying it on my pro

Gamehard129d ago

I'm a big fan of the first game, and 2 was fun first time through, but the game really could use more in the way of replay value. Still holding out hope they release a DLC similar to bitterblack isle but I'm not holding my breath.

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