Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage
- March 7, 2024
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- 10h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StorePrepare for your grand adventure, Arisen! In this app, you can create your characters for Dragon's Dogma 2. Customize the looks of your main character, the Arisen, and the looks and inclination of your companion, your Main Pawn. You can store up to 5 characters of each, the Arisen and your Main Pawn respectively. The character data created in this app can be transferred to the base gam…
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Reviews
- Incredible character creator with extensive customization options, allowing players to create a wide variety of characters.
- Releasing the character creator ahead of the game's launch is a brilliant move, saving players time on release day.
- High-quality graphics and detailed models enhance the character creation experience.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues make the character creator frustrating to use.
- Limited height options (minimum 160cm) restrict character diversity, preventing the creation of smaller characters like dwarves or goblins.
- Hair and color options are lacking compared to the original game, with many vibrant colors and styles missing.
- graphics20 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the overall quality and character designs, while others criticize the lack of graphical options and performance issues, particularly in busy areas. Many users appreciate the customization features, but express disappointment over the limited settings available, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered good by some, optimization and flexibility remain significant concerns.
“With that being said, this takes it to another level and showcases the evolution of games in the graphics and details in the amount of customization that you are offered.”
“Not only is the overall graphics quality absolutely superb, but the customization options are incredibly satisfying to play with!”
“After investing over 200 hours into Dragon's Dogma, I must commend the game for its remarkable character designs and stunning equipment visuals.”
“The world looks bland and the graphics are not good at all.”
“Cannot change graphics quality, only screen resolution.”
“No graphics options, so you can't turn off the disgusting mess that is TXAA, which is abundantly apparent whenever you do anything at all with the character model.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an open-world design, but many users find the mechanics clunky and better suited for controller use, detracting from the overall experience. While the character creator is praised for its depth and customization options, some players express frustration over the lack of a substantial gameplay demo and the impact of DRM on single-player enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay has potential but is marred by interface issues and concerns about the actual gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is open world.”
“This gameplay is crazy.”
“In a world like Mass Effect, Skyrim, etc., where you could usually do basic customization, you could design your arisen to your heart's content and actually see your character fully rendered in every single cinematic. The in-game mechanics of how height and weight influenced gameplay were revolutionary.”
“Oh and then add in a clunky UI and mechanics which were clearly designed with a controller in mind.”
“I wish I could say that the gameplay has impressed me, but the only thing I can say runs properly is the unnecessary DRM causing my single-player experience to be nonexistent.”
“The demo doesn't have a lot of gameplay, literally unplayable.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting poor performance, instability, and a need for further improvements. While some users have managed to enjoy the game without significant issues, the overall sentiment suggests that optimization is a major concern that requires attention to enhance the gaming experience.
“I am having a blast while I wait for optimization fixes that can provide improved frame stability.”
“Despite initial concerns about PC performance, I experience no crashes or significant frame drops, allowing for uninterrupted enjoyment of the game.”
“I was a huge fan of the first game, and I want this game to be good, so I'm really hoping the full release is better optimized or at least gives more graphical options than ultra-super-giga-vram-devouring-maximum.”
“Under-optimized piece of garbage.”
“It's cool, but it sucks how unstable and horribly optimized it is.”
“Also, the performance is pretty bad for some reason.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and the ability to shape their characters' journeys. However, some express disappointment over the main quest's brevity, which can be completed in about 21 hours, while side quests offer additional content. Overall, the combination of a compelling story, impressive graphics, and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a positive experience, despite some concerns about character limitations and quest depth.
“Combat is fun, graphics are good, story is good.”
“Good story and breathtaking gameplay.”
“Experience Greek myth firsthand as you create your own vision of beauty like a modern-day Pygmalion, only for the experience to devolve into a horror story as you realize your flawed hands create naught but monstrosities.”
“I'm a little disappointed that this confirms that we can't play as an elf, given that the devs have stated that some quests require knowledge of the elven language, which they have also stated can only be known by elves. Now this has me really curious.”
“I still have a lot of side quests to do, but I'm disappointed that the main quest line can be finished so easily.”
“Experience Greek myth first hand as you create your own vision of beauty like a modern-day Pygmalion, only for the experience to devolve into a horror story as you realize your flawed hands create naught but monstrosities.”
- character development8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its extensive customization options, allowing players to create unique and intricate character designs. However, some users express frustration with the limitations in accurately achieving their envisioned designs, particularly regarding specific features like facial details. Overall, the character design system is celebrated for its creativity, though it could benefit from better integration into the gameplay experience.
“Very helpful to test out a character design without spending any resources in the main game.”
“People are able to make some pretty crazy character designs for this game, and I've enjoyed seeing all of the abominations across social media.”
“After investing over 200 hours into Dragon's Dogma, I must commend the game for its remarkable character designs and stunning equipment visuals.”
“Wrinkles being dependent on the skin texture is a giant pain and can entirely make or break a character design.”
“Very helpful to test out a character design without spending resources in the main game.”
“Side note: maybe you should integrate it into the actual game so we can save our character designs?”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find humor in the game's character customization limitations, particularly the absurdity of charging for edits and the amusing results of character designs, such as disproportionate features. The inclusion of a "feminine human" race option also sparked laughter, highlighting a lack of modern terminology. Overall, while some aspects are frustrating, they provide comedic moments, especially when recreating iconic characters like Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong.
“Something that made me laugh a lot was the 'race: feminine human.' How hard is it to write the word 'gender' in modern gaming?”
“It's funny!”
“It let me make Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong from Resident Evil, so that's gonna be funny.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some users praise it as nostalgic and enjoyable, others find it bland and lacking in variety. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke positive feelings for some, suggesting a promising experience, while others express disappointment in its quality.
“The music is nostalgic and chill.”
“That song is so good and can't be replaced.”
“Great music!”
“The music is bland as heck, which I hope isn't indicative of the rest of the game's music.”
“The music lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, lag, and bugs, particularly during character creation. The presence of microtransactions and the implementation of Denuvo have further exacerbated the negative experience, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the game is perceived as a buggy demo rather than a polished product.
“A single player game with so many microtransactions and a laggy, buggy experience with Denuvo.”
“I loved and advocated for Dragon's Dogma I, but I do not like this buggy demo.”
“Putting up with crash after crash and being unable to create a single character without some invisible timer before it freezes and hard crashes suddenly isn't a great feeling; especially when it's so random I can't source the cause, if it's even an in-game issue.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn criticism for its inclusion of microtransactions, which many players find inappropriate for a $70 single-player title. While the character creator is enjoyable, the presence of additional paid content has left some users feeling disappointed.
“It is otherwise full of microtransactions for a $70 single-player game.”
“The character creator itself was really fun, but as I was thinking of buying the game, the Steam page goes live and... look at that: microtransactions!”
“It's otherwise full of microtransactions for a $70 single-player game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the importance of character connection and the potential impact of player choices, particularly regarding personal features like hair, which can evoke strong feelings and memories. Players are encouraged to frequently revisit the character overview to safeguard their emotional investment in the game.
