Dragon’s Dogma 2 technical issues did not stop the game from scoring 87 on Metacritic

The franchise returns in 2024 with Dragon’s Dogma 2, but its technical state leaves much to be desired

Two days ahead of Dragon’s Dogma 2 release, the first reviews of Capcom's new title from gaming journalists have arrived. It did not go without issues common to many modern AAA releases.

The average score for Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Metacritic is 87 out of 100 based on 30+ reviews. On OpenCritic the situation is slightly better: 89 points, with about 95% of critics recommending the game.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is considered a “sequel” by some, but outlets like IGN view it more as a “remake / reimagining” of the first installment. All key features of the original are present and taken to a new level by the developers. At the same time, the shortcomings of the first Dragon’s Dogma have not gone anywhere.

While Dragon’s Dogma 2’s combat system and vast open-world exploration are praised, game performance is a completely different story. Consoles suffer from unstable performance due to an unlocked framerate, and technical issues are also present on PC (though according to the reviews, nothing game-breaking). The camera work also leaves much to be desired at times.

Selected scores:

Eurogamer — 5/5

PC Gamer — 89 / 100

IGN — 8 / 10

Metro GameCentral — 7 / 10

GameSpot — 9 / 10

Dragon’s Dogma 2 comparison on PS5, Xbox Series S | X and PC: https://youtu.be/4cFHSGzaPN8

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