Kenshin001
Member
I don't get why they didn't make it multiplayer co-op. I mean if you had a game like Demon's Souls with a massive world and 4 player full drop in/drop out co-op I imagine it'd sell tons.
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I don't get why they didn't make it multiplayer co-op. I mean if you had a game like Demon's Souls with a massive world and 4 player full drop in/drop out co-op I imagine it'd sell tons.
perfectnight
Banned
I can't speak for the areas in the game because as you've said they have really not shown much of them (which is a worry of mine as well). However, they have posted FAQs which talked about the mechanics of the game as well as a 2 hour stream. The game will definitely have a lot of items, mobs, bosses and a deep, satisfying combat system (if the director is to be believed!).
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Nice interview. Ptettry open, informative and honest.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Yes. YES! YES!!! The Souls games' inspiration for the industry is a great good thing. Consider this on my radar.
Nice, thanks for adding this. Points of interest I feel are noteworthy:
The whole Pawn system is a very interesting take on the game, and it recalls Demon's Souls and Dark Souls in the way everyone is online helping each other from within their own single player game. Was this always part and parcel of how the game works since day one?
"Yeah, that was the vision that I had. I wanted to make a single player experience that doesnt feel like multiplayer, but it has connections to the Internet and networking with players all around the world.
Basically I felt that multipler - at times - is fun, as there are a lot of great multiplayer games out there. But at times it can also be inconvenient, for example, with a game like this you really have to plan with your friends when going online.
You'd say, "OK, well let's meet at 8pm in the lobby and we'll all hook up and play. Stuff like that. So in that sense, you'd also have trouble if you wanted to leave a game, and your friends would be like, "Oh you're leaving? But we haven't finished this ques yet."
I wanted to avoid all of that, and let you play without having to worry about all of those multiplayer things, and just kind of just play whenever you want, but still reap the benefits of networking and online features."
And for those worried about there not being much to do, other than go fight monsters:
Dragon's Dogma will last anywhere between 30-100 hours. Can you begin to quantify how much content is in there, and what will people have to if they want their experience to stretch to the latter end of the scale?
"Originally it was about 30 hours for the main campaign, but if you took into account all of the side quests, you're looking at around an extra 70 hours.
But actually, as a result of recent developments, the main campaign will now be over 30 hours. It will be very difficult to complete in 30 hours.
Looking at the bulk of potential quests in your Quest Log, you're looking at having 20-30 active quests at any one time. There might not even be main quest either, as there are many side quests with a lot of rare things to collect, and so on."
It's quite different.
LordPhoque
Banned
The only Dark Souls of 2012 is Dark Souls.
*returns to NG+*
*returns to NG+*
Other than having a natural progression of the message system (not to mention something much better) and apparent difficulty, they really do not seem to be that much alike. For starters, Dragon's Dogma has more of an Elder Scrolls type of open world and it is more story-driven as well. Then of course it is party-based and will require balanced party tactics to win. Even further, the monster designs are totally different and there is no soul/hollowed form equivalent either. It is very much doing it's own thing.
RevolverFox44
Banned
Sounds awesome. What I want to know now is how does saving work and what are the consequences for death? I really don't want to be able to save anywhere/anytime with multiple save files that I can reload if something goes wrong. That completely negates any consequence from actions and choices made. I'm hoping it's like Dark Souls, saving constantly in the background and dropping you back and a campsite or some kind of set checkpoint when you die. Since the world will be much more open maybe you could make a campsite (like a portable DS bonfire) anywhere outdoors that is safe which you would return to upon death. Some restrictions would apply to how often and where you could camp.
I seriously doubt it is going to have a bonfire type of system, and I don't want it to. As that would be too much of a blatant rip-off. I am just fine with being able save wherever I please and am willing to bet that, along with auto-saves, that is the way it will be handled here.
Riposte
Member
Seems more like Demon's Souls where you had a shitload of healing items. Except in this you can't be interrupted while using them (since they are used safely in the pause menu). So I have a feeling this game won't be hard at all (and perhaps never as tense).
Actually I don't think the game bares much of Dark Souls in it. For one you can jump and climb, which makes for a big difference. The combat is faster and you can even juggle. I'd put it in the a different corner of the genre, closer to DMC even.
Actually I don't think the game bares much of Dark Souls in it. For one you can jump and climb, which makes for a big difference. The combat is faster and you can even juggle. I'd put it in the a different corner of the genre, closer to DMC even.
The only feasible comparison for me so far is obviously the Pawn system, which is just an evolution of the message system. As far as difficulty goes, that remains to be seen. But considering the guys behind the game, I seriously doubt it will be a cake walk. Maybe not Demon's Souls level of punishing, but plenty of challenging scenarios all the same. I guess we shall see.
semiconscious
Gold Member
same. &, for me, this 'take' on demon's souls has always looked potentially more interesting than dark souls, which, as cool as it is, was basically just a reiteration...
It's their take on oblivion kind of open world game too, I think a lot of features in this game might hit all the right notes for me, especially with the class system and being able to change them, etc, and thank god for a game with an actual agile ranger/thief type character that doesn't control exactly the same as other melees with faster attack speed. Also a useable quick archer aiming system.
IC_Champion
Member
Impressive, but not my type of game.
Not sure if it's posted before, but a short video with Itsuno on GT:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pacts-with-dragons-dogma/726944
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pacts-with-dragons-dogma/726944
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
So...uhhhh, the game is about, uhhhhh, you can use your pawn, uhhhhhh, and action rpg uhhhhhhh.
To be fair, translating on the fly is tough.
I think one of the biggest problems with the promotion of this game is that Capcom isn't getting a good idea out on what this game is.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
One thing they still haven't really expanded on is the quest log. Is it just "slay monsters!" "Do the story!" "go retrieve this thing!" quests, or are they more varied? How many are there? Is it like Elder Scrolls, where there are hundreds of quests?
There are so many things they haven't revealed yet. Even in that 2 hour stream, they didn't show any quests other than "Destroy the ambush!" quests, which seem to pop up randomly as you explore.
There are so many things they haven't revealed yet. Even in that 2 hour stream, they didn't show any quests other than "Destroy the ambush!" quests, which seem to pop up randomly as you explore.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
To be honest, 98% of the shit you do in Skyrim or Oblivion really just boils down to that anyway.
Eh...
Opening gameplay:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/opening-quest-dragons-dogma/726938
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Imo, it's not really about what it ACTUALLY is, and more about what it pretends to be. To me, if there's enough story shielding you from the fact that it's a fetch quest, I can get down with it.
I just hate when you literally get the same quest over and over again.
That opening gameplay is boner-inducing btw.
There are some gimmicky quests like carrying someone to a destination, they mention that sort of thing in some of their previews/interviews, so there are probably more variety to it.
I don't know about quest log though, another thing I'd like to know about is the level progression, stats, and gears, they rarely talk about that kind of thing.
SolidSnakex
Member
IGN just posted a video preview (PS3 version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-mOMhLO-30
Lots of new footage and they mention that the level cap is 199.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-mOMhLO-30
Lots of new footage and they mention that the level cap is 199.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
if this was a western game the level cap would be 30 with DLC adding 10 level increments.
Half joking...kind of....sorta...probably. Meh.
disappeared
Banned
I'd be more interested in Dogma if they talked about something other than the map and combat.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Ah, I missed this. Thank you.
AgentOtaku
Member
Thanks!
Hope they can get rid of that hitching/stutter in the final retail as well as clean up those shadows...
WorstUsernameEver
Member
This is the big thing for me, a robust character progression system (and a decent variety in quests and objectives) are what will make or break a purchase for me. Please don't let me down again CAPCOM
LOL at grabbing and throwing everything. The pig was like, wtf man.
ThankeeSai
Member
Definitely one to keep an eye on, I feel.
Big fan of Demon's and Dark Souls, so I hope the claim that this is 2012's Dark Souls holds some truth.
Big fan of Demon's and Dark Souls, so I hope the claim that this is 2012's Dark Souls holds some truth.
perfectnight
Banned
That trailer was kind of weird.. and that ending.. yeah.
AgentOtaku
Member
man, what a silly trailer
Yeah, I really don't who Capcom wanted have see that lol
Yeah, I really don't who Capcom wanted have see that lol
This game reminds me of kingdoms of amalur which is a good thing. I think i will buy this and witcher 2. Not sure how i will have enough time to play these games. I hope this game is nothing like Dark souls.
Fucking sold.
perfectnight
Banned
Thank god that there are still devs out there who don't cater to people like you. And besides I don't think this will be as difficulty as Dark Souls. This game has a pause function where you can use potions if you'd like.
Corleth the Fey
Member
Tossing pigs - sold.
Good stuff. I am glad that they are showing off how interactive and alive the open world is, as opposed to just being a barren and static monster hunting field. There is plenty of room for down time to just take in the world, explore and mess around. Which of course is something that is a must for an open world game if it is to be complete and as immersive as it should be.
HamPster PamPster
Member
I hope the strongest weapon in the game is a pig
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Vyse The Legend
Member
I hope this is as good as it sounds.
It would be nice to have a good game with my demo of RE6.
It would be nice to have a good game with my demo of RE6.
Potions are not free and dying often is not fun.
Skyrim sold a lot better than dark souls. It's a fact. People like skyrim but not dark souls