When I say that Capcom could have done better here to entice returning players, that’s an understatement. There’s also a “texture enhancement and Japanese voice pack” on a second disc included with Dark Arisen that smooths out the game’s visuals (only slightly, in my experience) and decreases load times. If you’re returning from the original game with a save file, you’ll earn yourself a bonus of an unlimited use Ferrystone (previously expensive one-use fast-travel items), 100,000 Rift Points (which you can use to hire Pawns or access new items on Bitterblack Isle), and six unique outfits (which will be in your storage, at the inn). After besting Bitterblack, you can go at it again with an even tougher challenge. You’ll need to be level 45 to really event stand a chance with the new content (even though you can enter it at any time), and around level 70 to comfortably best it - so if you’re expecting to jump right in with your low level or non-existent character, you’ll be disappointed. The addition of the personification of Death in particular (that could show up at any moment) makes the experience even more harrowing, and despite some frustration with Pawn combat, was a neat addition to the fray. Capcom channeled their inner Demon’s Souls love for Bitterblack Isle in a good way, and even if it wasn’t as imaginative as either game in the Souls series, it still did a decent job of giving off the allure of a dark and dangerous place. To be blunt, Bitterblack Isle didn’t blow me away, but it was a pretty fun experience that augmented the game decently enough. New bosses will pepper the dungeon, some of which are actually new, some of which are re-skins or reworks of already existing enemies. For people who love the game’s combat, Bitterblack Isle will most likely win you over due to the fact that it’s nonstop fighting. When I say this area is linear, I mean it - you’ll basically start at the top, and head down into the depths of a single dungeon as you fight creature after creature. After automatically gaining a new quest and speaking to an NPC named Olra, you’ll be on your way to Bitterblack Isle - the decidedly Demon’s/ Dark Souls flavored new zone. To be clear, this is not the sequel you’ve been waiting for - though it is a small step in the right direction.ĭragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 )īitterblack Isle is the main draw of Dark Arisen, as it offers up approximately 10-15 hours of new, linear content. With a full sequel, Capcom could really craft something special and fix a lot of the issues the original suffered from.įor now, you’ll have to deal with Dark Arisen, an expansion and semi-update for the game that essentially uses the exact same shell of the original. It had grand ideas, but in many areas, it failed to execute them, and was marred by some fairly glaring design choices.
I thought Jim was spot on with his review of the original Dragon’s Dogma.
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