Revisiting Dragon's Dogma 2

[@OneGhostyBoi]

Please Read before commenting. I realize a lot of people may misinterpret this video, specifically the intro. This video is not a critique or review, it is my experience with dragons dogma 2. the intro is purely there to explain why I stopped playing the game. I am not claiming my word is 100% accurate, difference in opinion is an important thing. 30 fps was not fun to play more than 100 hours for me. I didn't see a need for there to be micro transactions, these are all my reasons for why I stopped playing originally. This was not a critique of DD2, It was probably my fav game of 2024, I just wanted to make a video on it simple as that. The last thing I wanted was for someone to feel I am expressing my opinions in bad faith.

[@EstebanBrenesV]

This should have been in the video itself then, lets remember you guys youtubers make the videos to communicate, same thing as what you say, you are expressing why you stop playing I am expressing you did bad there, it doesnt feel in good faith enough in the video it seems, for you to need to make this comment.

[@jamieburn4577]

The game just needs a dlc at this point. Their twitter account keeps deleting posts that were clearly teases for a dlc and they've said nothing since. Hopefully next year they do something with this game because it's sat gathering dust in my library atm

[@jimmyrolls37]

I'd even take just a Hard mode at this point, but a DA style dlc would be awesome

[@Themistocles30]

That's capcom for you 🤷‍♂️

[@OsakaWagyu]

lowkey dont care abt it anymore all i want is the effort to go into monster hunter wilds

[@ShadowAnimeInk]

No joke that ending sequence with your pawn turning into that thing actually made me tear up.

[@Fokkusu]

yea me too and I have beaten the game 3 fucking times, the game is flawed but god damn I care so much about it, is so special to me, the relations you build with your pawn and your friend's pawns if you had them is something that I havent ever experienced in other IPs, only in Dragon's Dogma

[@Fokkusu]

I wish I could forget my journey so I could have it for the first time all over again...

[@Exalted-Beleth]

It got me too, I really grew such an attachment to my Pawn throughout the course of the game. I based her off one of my fav Japanese singers too, so it made it hit harder. 😅🖤

[@barbwilson4820]

I was truly freaking out on my first playthrough (way back in March/April) because my pawn turned into the thing and back into human form at the ending. I found out later it's if we have max affinity with pawn so that was a surprise. I did go to hot springs and bought the pawns drinks at the pub a lot though. :)

[@ShadowAnimeInk]

@barbwilson4820 same it's a small touch but that kind of attention to detail works wonders.

[@flattestdog]

literally just uninstalled it last week for more space and now you made me want to pick it back up again welp

[@smokey_novanacho]

Don't, play better games please.

[@Platskull]

True. I need to complete this game... I played over 40h and have only 28% trophy completion😂 I guess its time to get it finished

[@jaygocraxy8644]

@@smokey_novanachocan you name better games I obviously know better games exist I would just like you to recommend some

[@smokey_novanacho]

@@jaygocraxy8644 ok, Baldur's gate 3, dead cells, final fantasy 16, final fantasy 14, helldivers 2, the witcher 3 wild hunt, gravity rush 1 and 2, wayfinder, the binding of isaac rebirth, Persona 5 royal, and persona 5 the phantom strikers. Is that enough?

[@Z3Milesky]

​@@jaygocraxy8644 I bet my nickel he's gonna recommend Elden Ring or Black myth wukong 😂😏

[@Xdori23]

LEO IS AN Ai???? This entire time i thought this was Co-Op. That dap is way to perfect 😭

[@PunishedDad]

ah, dragons dogma

[@neveser]

Co-op would have been so good. Such a missed opportunity.

[@zarudosdragis8963]

​@@neveser Agreed. Even if the devs want to double down just for the sake of pawn system, at least make the system more fun by having the player able to temporarily possess their pawn through an in-game artifact (some kind of rift bond crystal Iunno). That, at least, makes the game have a multiplayer aspect without breaking the lore.

[@venomshakeXV]

What’re you doing? Give the series a try!

[@brandonlee747]

It is not AI.

[@ArcadianWaheela]

I’ve never played this game, but man did I get goosebumps during that whole ending sequence. It really shows how much emotion and investment one can have with gaming compared to any other media when you’re really sucked into the world. I might have to look into getting this next time it hits a sale.

[@Nero_PR]

Leo was the MVP. Very good video overall. I love to see people's journey through this game and how they get attached to their main pawn. May Capcom bless us with a DLC at some point.

[@zedie8918]

Not even gonna lie, this might be one of my new favourite videos 😊 i’ve just subscribed so I’m very excited if you keep your promise

[@frule6597]

This is the Dragon's dogma 2 video I've been waiting for. I've seen videos about gameplay, skills, enemies, loot, late game and all that, but the most important thing for me is the journey and the small things, the side quests and NPC's and the connection with your AI partner - the pawn. Thank you, this video absolutely nailed it. Also I shouldn't have cut those onions while watching this video 🥲 especially at the end 😁

[@dexter4141]

Damn.... even i felt for Leo.. you and leo got me man.. holy. lost for words. earned my sub

[@seanrowell9400]

Did not expect to be cackling for most of this video 😂 been on the fence about getting this game, but you convinced me !

[@deathis]

Great video man! You and Leo did the lords work!

[@isuckatgaming1182]

Ending made me tear up. Subbed

[@Raccattack684]

I’m on my second playthrough right now and omg this video was fucking beautiful… I’m also going through the game with only my pawn and me and after seeing that final cutscene for the first time I wanna get max affinity with them and kick some ass as you and Leo did, thank you for making such an incredible video on a sleeper game like dogma and can’t wait to see more banger content in the future😔👌

[@ToliG123]

Been loving this game the whole time! Fantastic to see more people coming around to it.

[@SkaterJay789]

bro you first said the story sucked and then got me all emotionally invested in Leo. Thanks

[@onahdenchris3250]

The story might have sucked but his journey with Leo did not

[@andrewy9892]

This right here. This video is the one that just got me to buy and start the download for this game. Well done sir. Sub well earned lol

[@DovahGirL]

I absolutely love this game and have been playing it every day since day one. The true ending broke me😢. Just need more content now.

[@Wachalpharoh]

Dragon's Dogma 2 isn't perfect, but it still remained my favorite game of 2024, that said I am biased as I adored DD1 since the demo on the 360 back in 2011, but I can only hope to get a banger DLC to this game in 2025, so that you and Leo can arise again!

[@rushpatriot2866]

Yeah we can tell you're bias if it was your favorite game of 2024 that's pretty crazy. I love the game but that's a crazy take

[@momsspaghetti4064]

It is perfect. Alot of people forget it's a Capcom game. Masters at Arcade games. DD2 is a perfect arcade style combat rpg. It is literally mainly about combat. Just like the first game. Story is filler and side quests are filler. It is what it is supposed to be. Also. More than half the critics didn't even play DDDA or anything. I look at the Xbox reviewers profile and they full of shit. Maybe 7% achievements and progress for the first game and maybe 10% for DD2. 😅

[@juanisaias8308]

​@@rushpatriot2866 how is it a "crazy take" its his opinion lmao.

[@Gman-eu8wk]

@@rushpatriot2866 Brother Sun Wukong is okay lol.

[@stanislavkimov2779]

@@rushpatriot2866 someone doesn't like pizza but likes hot dogs, wow, what a crazy take

[@elmerbona1012]

new avatar is looking really cool!

[@ohudson799]

What a wicked video bro you've got me redownloading DD2 to make my own leo inspired character, well earned sub cheers from 🇦🇺 🤙

[@zerochang19]

Dude u left me wanting to play it again!!! So cool the video by tw!!!!

[@wafflezz52]

Yeah I body swapped my pawn and I the second playthrough, it just felt right

[@KitCatxic]

Damn, have my crying at the end there. Great video

[@SlayerseriesAU]

great job buddy it's nice to see great videos of DD2 it has grown warn on people after lunch after the fixes :3

[@runesmoons]

I love Leo so much. Gotta pick up the pencil and draw the man

[@gianfar4067]

i remember seeing some vids criticizing how amazing it was but felt ruined by clunkyness. great to know that they got to polish it quite a bit. amazing storytelling btw. 10/10 will wishlist the game thank to you

[@RagnarokMasta]

Dragon's Dogma is literally a game where you have to be patient, strap in, and immerse yourself. You can't expect immediate gratification, it takes it time with everything and you have to find everything. From how to skills work and interact with things to all the game's mechanics, you need to be super attentive. But once you've leveled up your patience and insight, it honestly opens your mind to a lot of other games you probably wouldn't have considered.

[@kmartdamien89]

This was amazing It was like watching a movie I was invested! Long live Leo shell he never be forgotten!!

[@josephaustin3885]

That was absolute cinema man i loved the vid lol

[@CarlosHernandez-mt5kz]

Espectacular men, hacia la mitad del video ya le agarre cariño a Leo, increible el final tambien. Sin palabras.

[@vxsuperfly]

Cant wait for the next adventure with LEO!!!

[@2SanJunipero]

.........I bought this game when it first came out, but just kept it in my library - never even touched it until....about 3 days ago. Got bored with Aeternum and started in on this ---------- I LOVE IT! I've never played the first game, but this one has my full attention!

[@josephbruck5852]

Same bought it on release I liked it but the low fps to me made me loose interest

[@kieferkasper7724]

The end got me crying 🥹 Props on your edetingskills bro

[@anbublacc5086]

This was a whole epic, as someone who played the first game & curious about the second this really helped. I’ve heard & seen so many videos about this game solely in bad faith, it’s refreshing to see a positive take. I hope you keep this format.

[@ToliG123]

Agreed. Tragic how so few people “got it.” However, Capcom was really just handing out reasons to be upset haha. And as someone who was there for DD1s release, i gotta say Capcom was on some ish even worse back then. But regardless I love both games. Took until DDDA to actually like the “first” one. But still.

[@GuiGui26Iniesta]

What a video man ! I'm getting back on it

[@UmjaeMJ]

WYDROB FOR THE INTRO!??!? This is about to be peak

[@CursedZorthan]

I jumped back to DD2 after your video. And I have so much fun right now. There are some issues here and there, but the casual mode with no dragonsplague consequences and ferrystones being only 1k gold made everything so much more enjoyable. At this point I genuinely hope for a DLC.

[@rob_yeah]

Bro..I’m Brazilian and this video shows to me…make me tears of laughing LOL Great and funny video…. enjoying so much this game!

[@Jirito]

THAT MADE ME DEPRESSED GAAAGHHH, I loved this video. RIP Leo

[@ashleyvcho4095]

This game is my GOTY or probably game of my Life. Bought it on Day 1 and I have been playing it for over 600 hours (and haven't reached the True Ending yet cause I want to stay with my beloved pawn as long as I can XD). It is not perfect but I embraced its imperfection. It brings me so much fun and inspiration. I just couldn't thank Capcom enough for bringing this wonderful game to me.

[@XmarcX92]

You clearly never played Elden ring.

[@WetSoup1934]

Very similar games to be honest

[@zagg8687]

Me and my bro got the seamless co-op mod for elden ring after not playing for two years and holy shit. I forgot how good it is, we have been having a blast with the game.

[@july_inkz]

I’m glad I had a flawless first playthrough on launch. Love Dragons Dogma ll. It made me finally get the courage to play Elden Ring and platinum it.

[@visitor2605]

Playing it again now myself, so underrated

[@XmarcX92]

Underrated? Dude it’s as mid as they come.

[@mango_raider4116]

its been rated perfectly. its a barebones game that has even less than the first.

[@randyjax09]

I’m surprised you never mentioned The Dullahan and the Sphinx. Please tell me you found them?!

[@BrotherSham]

What people fail to note about the Mtx is that this is how capcom has been doing their mtx's for every game since the first Dragon's dogma! The items were easy to get in game and they didn't try to exploit people's time like Ubisoft did with odyssey. I'm not trying to defend the mtx's but it's like many of us ignored the mtx's like in previous Capcom games but for some reason Dragons dogma2 was the one to get people into an unnecessary uproar, probably because it was priced higher and when reviewers didn't mention it people thought they were being shady about it when in reality they probably went "oh they've got some pointless, inconsequential mtx thing like in their other games, yeah anyways" *skips*

[@ascended8174]

I remember DMC 5 also getting the same flak when they were selling orbs as MTX. The performance problems on launch as well as that combined, it was a pretty big red flag that people rightfully heeded. That being said, having played DD2 recently, it's definitely an amazing experience, with some key improvements to DD:DA but in my opinion, there weren't enough improvements overall. It felt more or less the same as the first game, which is both good and bad considering it was one of the most anticipated sequels for a major cult classic Also they took out mystic knight, 0/10 dogshit game

[@SunBro_Talos]

@@ascended8174Lol I love both dragon dogmas but I was definitely devastated when I saw no mystic knight in DD2. My favorite vocation 😢

[@ddt92712]

traveling the world is where I hit a wall with this game, I need to give it another shot. just seemed like instant death leaving any main area

[@shosetsuka]

Ok but why did you activate like a frilled lizard at 27:02 tho

[@_aPaladin]

I think DD2 was really perfect on it's release and timing... It really reflected the world around, and the people of today, just pawns in the grand scheme of things. It's a meta narrative of reality. Only a few people will realize and break free of the meta narrative and actually live.... When you finish the game, the question is do you continue to be a pawn or do you decide to live your life on your own terms... Most people don't like the story because they don't really understand what the game was trying to teach them.

[@richardsgrowingpains6459]

I've been thinking about playing dragons dogma but was unsure. If this is the underlying story I'm definitely getting it

[@anibalalvarado3rd]

The perpetual cycle is an amazing lesson. I loved dragons dogma 1 and the reveal ending of dragons dogma 2 ending is insanely understandable and explains my questions from the first game.

[@kitkami]

Loved this game. I really did not play it right however. Im like level 60 and have done three of the main quests. Its just so much fun running around fighting monsters i get distracted.

[@timothyspencer8652]

It’s crazy that I replayed this game two weeks ago and I think I actually used your pawn for a little while

[@erickvasquez5000]

It’s both one of the most frustrating and best games I’ve played this year

[@fumeking701]

Loved this game more than the first game, even platinumed it within the week it was released

[@Kaedevirus]

Waiting for Dark Arisen 2 to come out. Back when original Dragon's Dogma released, it was very messy and they mostly fixed it with Dark Arisen. Quietly hoping for them to do it again, but we'll see.

[@xrealchronic]

I love this game I really hope they add a dlc with a snowy area

[@sikevillain]

On my Third playthrough so far (155 hrs) .. its become one of my favorite games this year flaws and all.. 🔥 🎮

[@aaditshirke8755]

Recently bought the game at a discount on ps5 and been really enjoying it. This is my first dragon's dogma game. There are a lot things this game does right that I always felt were missing from other rpgs. There are some annoying things but it didn't take away from my overall experience. As I'm only able to play like 2 hrs a day I didn't much care about the story. The exploration is the highlight in this game though I wish the position of enemies were a bit randomised. Its always the same enemies at the same spot. Great game overall imo

[@nestor-martinez]

Just picked it up on PS5, stoked

[@zechlape5826]

the cult of the lamb music goes so good with this game

[@XxLordBowserxX]

That was fucking awesome I loved every bit of this good fucking shit dude wow. Super bad ass! Leo was kicking ass too!

[@InsanityIsOurNature]

This game was great, can’t wait for dlc

[@RobeBLB]

Glad it seems like people are their time with their game now that it runs acceptably. The game has plenty of issues, but I came out of my playthrough still leaning positive. With how it apparently sold a bunch, I'm hoping they eventually drop an expansion similar to Dark Arisen to address criticisms people had in comparison to the previous game.

[@maximanissan1]

Never thought of killing the queen but I loved the sons reaction😂😂

[@Ivynoir404]

Underrated like the first one, favorite game of all time for me, never gotten so lost in the exploration aspect of a game before, definitely needs the dark arisen treatment.

[@aloon98]

you gotta play more games if this is your fav game of all time

[@naivebox2863]

I agree, the game was such a disappointment, can't believe I paid for it​@aloon98

[@venomshakeXV]

Imagine being so offended by someone choice of favorite game. Until you can tell me another RPG like it, I’ll keep playing dogma

[@CarlJames10]

@@venomshakeXV Lol seriously... what a weird comment to say about someone enjoying a game lol

[@collenjets123]

Except there's nothing to actually find from the exploration.

[@FrozenAXL]

That Mystic Spear shield is game breaking.

[@Wizard_Pikachu]

Haven't played the game since it launched. My Steam Recap has it at 16% of my playtime. Very tempted to jump back into it.

[@firstswordcorvus7368]

Making me want to play again, I never got to experience anything with the living statue thing cause I had no idea where it would spawn and the NPCs killed it without me being there. Supposedly a village was going to get destroyed if I didn't stop it. But the NPCs had it under control and I found it lying in that volcanic canyon area where a drake was just in pieces. So that was a shame, it literally died off screen while I was scrambling to find it 😅. Also I should point out the game never gave me a quest marker in my first playthrough, no idea if it was patched, but I hope so. It was pretty depressing never getting to see it with my own eyes. And apparently if you're not close to that event fight the cutscenes for it don't show

[@clubnesman]

thank you, I am now going to replay this game

[@resolute_visit]

I love this game so much, played it literally the second it dropped after preordering and after 500 hours I’ve completed it 10 times and got the platinum, I understand why people didn’t like it but I stuck with it even when I had people telling me I should drop it, definitely my favourite game I’ve ever played and I will continue to play it even when other games try to tempt me Edit: the peaceful solution to get the queen to agree with sven was to carry her to his room, I think he also needed to have bought the green box but I’m not sure, he’s always had it when I’ve done it 😅

[@danknado97]

Rejoice we found out on Japanese X that the music composer of DD2 is working on new iterations of the DD2 theme song plus we got new info that the DLC will add multiplayer 😊

[@OneGhostyBoi]

Don’t do that… don’t give me hope

[@danknado97]

@ I will my man, MP was data-mined along with the moon tower that was Itsunos 2016 vision, microtransactions was what was left of it, Music Composer talked about deadlines coming to an end about the new DD2 song closing on the 1 year anniversary, and the statues that point on the green godsbane doors are there since launch

[@BearManley]

Now you should try the game with Mods. That basically create a HARD MODE!! Randomizes enemy placement, raises enemy HP and def and power! You have umoored enemies roaming the regular world, including the bosses!

[@Pyrogen]

Welp time for another playthrough after watching this vid

[@xtotalrx]

Honestly the most addictive game since Witcher 3 for me...the pawn system, climbing enemies and endless options of gameplay style added to the ease of switching vocations (thief, magick archer, and spear dude are my fav) Make for one unique game! 10/10 for me ❤

[@limeypam]

Level 187 Warfarer. On my 9th playthrough. I love this game. Mage pawn Jason.😘🇬🇧

[@PunishedDad]

good taste pam

[@SoloEcho]

The best game of 2024. Us gamers.

[@ImSoFlashy]

on my 1st playthrough I deleted the last boss as a mystic archer in 0.5 seconds with it's ultimate ability to sacrifice ur health into a shot :D and moreover that, for some reason the drake stole the blacksmith's wife ( those who gives u a mystic archer class )LOL

[@locallypwned5680]

My largest complaint with Dragon's Dogma 2 and it's predecessor, is just how often you need to use the wiki or youtube guides if you care at all about the story and hate missing out on content. Soulsborne games do this as well but Dragon's Dogma 2's Act 3 pissed me off beyond belief. I tried to go through it on my own like I do for most first playthroughs of any games I play but 3 hours in I found myself checking youtube guides more and more. By the end of my playthrough, I realized I missed a ton of content because I wasn't even aware of the Elven storyline, nor the Dwarf's. Needless to say, I took a months-long break and my 2nd and 3rd playthrough were much better.

[@_ultraviolence1503]

DD2 is my GOTY this year. But I do need to say that it will be so much better with some good mods like true warfarer and alternative skill swapper

[@munkeesuncle]

I played the game on all systems even my series S and I didn't have any issues but small stuttering here and there back when it came out. Glad I didn't have the issues folks seemed to

[@joemama114]

My first play through as a complete noob to the franchise I ran fighter with an archer pawn, didn't hire any new pawns, and didn't swap vocations until easily level 50+. Just didn't understand the game I guess. I learned a LOT about crafting healing items tho, and getting those camping buffs with food. One of the male voices for the pawns is the same guy who does Markus Kruber from Vermintide. So both of us were designed to look like Kruber. They don't have his fancy mustache tho, sad. It was also real challenging in some caves where you face a bunch of slime monsters. Both of us had normal physical damage weapons so we failed horribly and ran away. After that I was resolved to carry around a stack of bomb arrows, and give them to my bro one at a time to take out slime. After I got the ice enchanted sword it was less of a worry.

[@arturiaarthus8367]

this is the thing that people keep missing about Dragon's Dogma 2. they say there is no roleplaying in this, but there is more than plenty actually.

[@navyelkgaming]

Great Video. Helped me finally pull the trigger on purchasing DD2. Was on sale for the Steam Winter Sale :) What was your Bow/Dagger Build you had there that was melting the Dragons after they were downed?

[@CrispyCrespo]

This was a experience of a video just amazing lmao

[@greayeve3035]

That journey was epic! LEEEOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@SchizmKing]

It's fun the first time around. But I can't do a 2nd playthrough because you end up overpowered.

[@terrykim2748]

This game had SO MUCH potential. It did so many things right and I honestly enjoyed it quite a bit (2 playthroughs). Honestly, just allowing more skills to be assigned and having more variety of monsters would’ve elevated this game from like 8-9 to a solid 10.

[@bassamahmed990]

For people who finished the game, do u recommend it now?

[@thewise_1one856]

👍🏽

[@aidanlangan4720]

I love it I played at launch on ps5

[@tiagoalmeida1803]

WTF DUDE I NEVER SAW THAT ACT 3 PART I NEED TO PLAY THIS AGAIN

[@raycdo2012]

LEO is having ultraman moment

[@WinterDominus]

So much comraderie with Leo to get a low affinity ending 😂

[@hayfalahraoui8361]

Dragon dogma will never die

[@avashpro5986]

Oh my I think I hired Leo as one of my pawns

[@VaughanDavies]

It's my 2nd favourite game of the year for good reason. It's a flawed gem. The gameplay is fantastic but the story and RPG mechanics are quite limited. But I see the vision, and I really enjoyed this game. It's a shame the director left as I thought DD2 was a fantastic piece of future groundwork for a sequel. All the sequel needs, is more enemy variety and every system outside of combat to be expanded. The combat, is fantastic but everything else is lacking. If they can keep the combat the same, with a few improvements and put most of the work into the story and RPG mechanics (such as the beloved system, roleplaying, dynamic questlines, etc.) then they could make one of the greatest and unique RPGs ever made. One thing I think that would REALLY fit DD2, is life simulation mechanics. The game has very light Fable-esque mechanics such as romance, ability to buy your own house, etc.. If they fully expand these systems like opening your own store, an expanded romance system and roleplaying stuff like hanging out with friends for an evening in the tavern or quests that fully react to your choices (like Baldur's Gate 3), they could make a truly unique and unforgettable game. It all depends on if the team can manage it, they have enough time, budget and manpower, as well as good direction and leadership. But that's my vision for what a sequel should be, I'm sure many others disagree with me lol

[@andrewisbetterthanyou]

This game would have been perfect with some dark arisen style island being baked into it. It would make it feel like a full sequel. Also maybe some more depth to the quest system

[@Xehanord]

What is the song that plays during that final dragon scene? For the life of me i cant figure it out or find it.

[@reddragon2943]

Microtransaction? You mean the ones no one needed to buy cuz it was all free in game?

[@sharzie50]

As a long time fan of the first game with over 1000 hours, I liked this game but I felt like capcom could of let it cook a little bit more tbh. It felt a little floaty at times, but combat felt great. Character customization is amazing and I love the pawns this time around. Here's hoping Capcom might revive DDO

[@avashpro5986]

TIP: if you lose all your hp in a fight quickly go in your inventory and use an item that heals you and you will not be died.😊 Note: sometimes it doesn’t work .😅

[@johnnyortiz195]

Oh wow, I actually have never seen that your pawn can take control of the gigantus and defeats the two bosses on volcanic island, that was cool. I’ve done multiple play throughs 😆

[@r.r.bigman774]

Sure would love to know what happened with DD2. The drop off in Everything is so noticeable once you cross the border, something must have gone down at a key point in development. Games usually get rushed in the last third or so, but DD2 barely has a second or third act.

[@Sanzen90]

Is ist worth Finaly on ps5 ?