Dogma

Capcom I never had reason to give much thought to fast travel in games before starting Dragon’s Dogma 2. In most open-world games that include the feature, the only requirement for accessing it is reaching points of interest. Once players do so, they are generally free to zip from point to point around the map with little to no inconvenience. That isn’t how Dragon’s Dogma 2 operates — fast travel is based around a limited currency called Ferrystones — and it has completely changed my mindset on the mechanic as a…

Though Dragon’s Dogma 2 received critical acclaim ahead of launch, many buyers on PC are leaving negative reviews due to the game launching with 21 optional microtransactions. Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched today (March 22), and at time of writing, currently holds a ‘Mixed’ user review rating on Steam, with 60 per cent of all player-submitted reviews marked as negative. The criticism is largely driven by the inclusion of microtransactions in the single-player game. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has 21 available microtransactions,…

The launch of Dragon's Dogma 2 is mere hours away on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. A follow-up to the 2012 original for PS3 and Xbox 360, the Capcom sequel has received rave reviews for its setting, visuals and action-packed gameplay. The great news for UK customers is that Dragon's Dogma 2 has a midnight GMT release time on March 22, which means you can play later tonight, provided you're willing to stay up late! You can also save some money on the digital version by purchasing a PlayStation Store Card from CD…

The reptilian Saurians are one of the early enemies you will encounter in Dragon’s Dogma 2. The scaley snake-like creatures return from Dragon’s Dogma, and if you don’t know exactly how to deal with them, they can overwhelm you very quickly. Here is how to kill Saurians in Dragon’s Dogma 2 in the most effective manner. Screenshot by Destructoid Attack the Saurian Weakspot You’ll often encounter Saurian enemies near water, as the reptilian creature prefers to reside by it. The weak spot on the Saurian enemy is its tail.…

There are a few gargantuan creatures you can encounter in Dragon’s Dogma 2, like the deadly Ogre. Not to be confused with the one-eyed Cyclops, the Ogre can wreak havoc on your entire party with its massive size and ability to coat you and your party with slime. Here’s how to kill an Ogre in Dragon’s Dogma 2 and survive an encounter with one. Tips for fighting an Ogre The Ogre is an extremely powerful and agile creature, somewhat similar to a Cyclops. If you are a male Arisen, I would only bring a female Pawn if it is a…

Early in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’ll unlock the ability to setup camp. The locations in which you can setup camp are strategically placed around the world, often in places where you’ll face long stretches between the next town or another type of civilization. Camps can be a great opportunity to get a rest as well as advance time. Here’s everything you need to know about camping in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Screenshot by Destructoid How to setup Camp in Dragon’s Dogma 2 There are essentially two requirements to setup a Camp in…

The amount of walking in Dragon’s Dogma 2 can almost feel like you are making a long trek to Mordor. Not only can pathways be filled with enemies, but they also come at the cost of stamina to slow down the pace further. So, if you’re tired of these lengthy travels, here’s how Fast Travel works in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Fast Travel in Dragon’s Dogma 2, explained The two primary means of Fast Travel are Portcrystals and Oxcarts. You’ll initially encounter an Oxcart during the early stages of the journey, which will be marked…

When planning to dethrone Disa’s False Sovran, Brant gives you a number of options, one of which is finding out who the Falso Sovran is and where they came from. This takes you to The Nameless Village quest. Screenshot by Destructoid How to start The Nameless Village quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2 You’ll come across The Nameless Village quest as part of the main questline in Dragon’s Dogma 2. When you speak with Captain Brant, he’ll give you a selection of quests. If you choose the option “Tell me of the false sovran” he’ll…

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has one more starter vocation than the original game, which is enough to make you wonder which is the best choice. While all four starter vocations certainly have their strengths and weaknesses, overall there definitely are some better than others for starting out. Here is the best Dragon’s Dogma 2 starter vocation and which you should favor when choosing for your Arisen. Screenshot by Destructoid Best Starter Vocation The best starter vocation in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the Fighter. The Fighter gives you…

One of the early quests for Brant in Dragon’s Dogma 2 tasks you with attending a masquerade in an effort to find the false Sovran. However, the masquerade is a fancy affair, and therefore you will need to dress in formal raiment as well as don a masquerade mask. Thankfully, Brant provides you with an Eventide Mask. But you will still need to know where to find formal raiment to wear for the masquerade in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Screenshot by Destructoid Where to find the Courtly Tunic You don’t have to look far to find the…