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{{Nihongo|'''''Dragon's Dogma'''''|ドラゴンズ ドグマ|Doragonzu Doguma|lead=yes}} is an upcoming [[action role-playing game]] that is being developed by [[Capcom]] for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The game |
{{Nihongo|'''''Dragon's Dogma'''''|ドラゴンズ ドグマ|Doragonzu Doguma|lead=yes}} is an upcoming [[action role-playing game]] that is being developed by [[Capcom]] for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The game features an [[open world]] [[fantasy]] setting, in addition to [[hack and slash]]<ref name="eurog_dogma"/> and [[survival horror]] elements,<ref name="gi_dogma"/> and is planned to be released in North America on May 22, 2012, May 25, 2012 in Europe,<ref name="capcomeuropeblog">{{cite web |url=http://www.capcom-europe.com/blog/2012/01/dragons-dogma-release-date-plus-get-your-hands-on-the-re6-demo-early/ |title=Dragon's Dogma release date plus get your hands on the Resident Evil demo early |author=Capcom |date=January 31, 2012 |work= |publisher=Capcom |accessdate=January 31, 2012}}</ref> and May 24, 2012 in Japan.<ref name="officialsite">{{cite web |url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/DD/index.html |title=CAPCOM：ドラゴンズ ドグマ（Dragon's Dogma） 公式サイト |author=Capcom |date=April 12, 2011 |work= |publisher=Capcom |accessdate=April 12, 2011}}</ref> The game is being developed by Capcom staff members that had previously worked on the ''[[Resident Evil]]'' and ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' series, including director Hideaki Itsuno and producer [[Hiroyuki Kobayashi (producer)|Hiroyuki Kobayashi]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Strauss|first=Ben|title=Resident Evil 4 Creators Working On Dragon's Dogma|url=http://www.industrygamers.com/news/capcom-announces-dragons-dogma/|publisher=IndustryGamers|accessdate=15 April 2012|date=April 12, 2011}}</ref> |
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The game will feature a "grab" action, where the main character can grab on or cling to enemies, objects, or NPCs. The player can use this feature for more advanced attacks. For example, the main character can either grab on to a giant [[griffon]]'s legs and attack it directly, or climb up to reach its head for a more lethal blow.<ref name="andriareveal" /> "In a lot of action games, with big enemies the tendency is just to have you hacking away at the shins. You don't get the full effect of fighting a giant boss," Hideaki Itsuno, the director of ''Dragon's Dogma'', said. "With this game you can climb all over it. If it has a body part, you can attack it." The ability to climb enemies has drawn comparisons to ''[[Shadow of the Colossus]]''. <ref name="Dragon's Dogma Article">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-12-dragons-dogma-article?page=2 |title=Dragon's Dogma Hands On |author=Wesley Yin-Poole |date=April 12, 2011 |work= |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref> |
The game will feature a "grab" action, where the main character can grab on or cling to enemies, objects, or NPCs. The player can use this feature for more advanced attacks. For example, the main character can either grab on to a giant [[griffon]]'s legs and attack it directly, or climb up to reach its head for a more lethal blow.<ref name="andriareveal" /> "In a lot of action games, with big enemies the tendency is just to have you hacking away at the shins. You don't get the full effect of fighting a giant boss," Hideaki Itsuno, the director of ''Dragon's Dogma'', said. "With this game you can climb all over it. If it has a body part, you can attack it." The ability to climb enemies has drawn comparisons to ''[[Shadow of the Colossus]]''. <ref name="Dragon's Dogma Article">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-12-dragons-dogma-article?page=2 |title=Dragon's Dogma Hands On |author=Wesley Yin-Poole |date=April 12, 2011 |work= |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref> |
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The game's large open-world environment has drawn comparisons to Capcom's own ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' series as well as ''[[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]''.<ref name="Dragon's Dogma Article"/> In addition to the large open world, ''Dragon's Dogma'' will also feature a large city environment with over 200 NPCs who will move about according to their own time schedules. The player will be able to communicate with the residents in full voice.<ref name="andriareveal" /> The game features a [[persistent world]] with a day-night cycle; this affects the gameplay during the night, when the game incorporates [[survival horror]] elements reminiscent of Capcom's ''[[Resident Evil]]''.<ref name="gi_dogma">{{cite web|title=Dragon's Dogma: Why Bother? I'll Tell You|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/members/b/jealousofcrows_blog/archive/2012/03/21/dragon-39-s-dogma-why-bother-i-39-ll-tell-you.aspx|work=[[Game Informer]]|accessdate=15 April 2012|date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> In addition, the game's art style and character movements have been compared to ''[[Dark Souls]]'',<ref name="gi_dogma"/> the |
The game's large open-world environment has drawn comparisons to Capcom's own ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' series as well as ''[[The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]]''.<ref name="Dragon's Dogma Article"/> In addition to the large open world, ''Dragon's Dogma'' will also feature a large city environment with over 200 NPCs who will move about according to their own time schedules. The player will be able to communicate with the residents in full voice.<ref name="andriareveal" /> The game features a [[persistent world]] with a day-night cycle; this affects the gameplay during the night, when the game incorporates [[survival horror]] elements reminiscent of Capcom's ''[[Resident Evil]]''.<ref name="gi_dogma">{{cite web|title=Dragon's Dogma: Why Bother? I'll Tell You|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/members/b/jealousofcrows_blog/archive/2012/03/21/dragon-39-s-dogma-why-bother-i-39-ll-tell-you.aspx|work=[[Game Informer]]|accessdate=15 April 2012|date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> In addition, the game's art style and character movements have been compared to ''[[Dark Souls]]'',<ref name="gi_dogma"/> the [[hack and slash]] elements have been compared to Capcom's ''[[Devil May Cry]]'',<ref name="eurog_dogma">{{cite web|last=Yin-Poole|first=Wesley|title=Capcom outlines difference between Dragon's Dogma and Skyrim|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-03-capcom-outlines-difference-between-dragons-dogma-and-skyrim|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=15 April 2012|date=3 November 2011}}</ref> and the combat and party systems have been compared to ''Monster Hunter''.<ref name="Dragon's Dogma Article"/> |
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The game is being designed to be playable even by those who are not too skilled at action games. These types of players can recruit strong NPCs and let them do the fighting during combat as they watch over the battlefield.<ref name="andriadetails" /> |
The game is being designed to be playable even by those who are not too skilled at action games. These types of players can recruit strong NPCs and let them do the fighting during combat as they watch over the battlefield.<ref name="andriadetails" /> |
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Director(s) | Hideaki Itsuno[2] |
| Producer(s) | Hiroyuki Kobayashi[2] |
| Designer(s) | Kento Kinoshita |
| Writer(s) | Haruo Murata |
| Composer(s) | Tadayoshi Makino |
| Engine | MT Framework[2] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 Xbox 360[2] |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing,[3] Open world,[4] Hack and slash,[5] Survival horror[6] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Dragon's Dogma (Japanese: ドラゴンズ ドグマ, Hepburn: Doragonzu Doguma) is an upcoming action role-playing game that is being developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game features an open world fantasy setting, in addition to hack and slash[5] and survival horror elements,[6] and is planned to be released in North America on May 22, 2012, May 25, 2012 in Europe,[1] and May 24, 2012 in Japan.[2] The game is being developed by Capcom staff members that had previously worked on the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry series, including director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi.[7]
Gameplay
The player will be able to select between various types of vocations, of which nine have been revealed: Fighter, Warrior, Mystic Knight, Strider, Ranger, Assassin, Mage, Sorcerer and Magic Archer.[8] Gender choice and appearance settings will also be available.[9]
While the player's party is exploring the world, the three party members who accompany the main character will be controlled by artificial intelligence, but the player can issue orders like "Go", "Help" and "Come to them". One of the party members is a non-playable character (NPC) and belongs to the main character's world. The other two party members are NPCs borrowed from other players by connecting online, but the game will not require an internet connection. However, the player can only borrow the NPCs from other players, not their main character.[10] The party members will talk, seek the main character's help, and provide information about enemies.[9] The player will need to work on strengthening the main character and the party members.[10]
The game will feature a "grab" action, where the main character can grab on or cling to enemies, objects, or NPCs. The player can use this feature for more advanced attacks. For example, the main character can either grab on to a giant griffon's legs and attack it directly, or climb up to reach its head for a more lethal blow.[9] "In a lot of action games, with big enemies the tendency is just to have you hacking away at the shins. You don't get the full effect of fighting a giant boss," Hideaki Itsuno, the director of Dragon's Dogma, said. "With this game you can climb all over it. If it has a body part, you can attack it." The ability to climb enemies has drawn comparisons to Shadow of the Colossus. [4]
The game's large open-world environment has drawn comparisons to Capcom's own Monster Hunter series as well as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.[4] In addition to the large open world, Dragon's Dogma will also feature a large city environment with over 200 NPCs who will move about according to their own time schedules. The player will be able to communicate with the residents in full voice.[9] The game features a persistent world with a day-night cycle; this affects the gameplay during the night, when the game incorporates survival horror elements reminiscent of Capcom's Resident Evil.[6] In addition, the game's art style and character movements have been compared to Dark Souls,[6] the hack and slash elements have been compared to Capcom's Devil May Cry,[5] and the combat and party systems have been compared to Monster Hunter.[4]
The game is being designed to be playable even by those who are not too skilled at action games. These types of players can recruit strong NPCs and let them do the fighting during combat as they watch over the battlefield.[10]
Players can look forward to anywhere between 30 and 100 hours of gameplay, the former figure for normal play and the latter for those who wish to dig in to the game.[9]
Plot
During its raid on the fishing village of Casadeis, a dragon approaches the hero of the story, telling him that he is the “chosen one” and proceeds to tear out his heart. With his heart ripped out, the hero’s death is inevitable. However, through some unknown miracle, the hero is saved from certain death. Now revived as an “enlightened one”, he is destined to find and kill the dragon that stole his heart.[11]
Development
During the press conference at Capcom's Captivate event in 2011, director Hideaki Itsuno said that Dragon's Dogma is a game he had been dreaming about making since his school days. He was able to realize it now due to advancing technology, and has been directing a staff of around 150 people at Capcom Japan for the past two years development time (three years including conceptual phases).[9] As of April 2011, the game's development status is at 50%.[10]
It was announced in January 2012 that the game would include early access to a playable demo of Resident Evil 6 with the Xbox 360 demo, due in July, while the PlayStation 3 version arrives in September.[12]
References
- ^ a b Capcom (January 31, 2012). "Dragon's Dogma release date plus get your hands on the Resident Evil demo early". Capcom. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Capcom (April 12, 2011). "CAPCOM：ドラゴンズ ドグマ（Dragon's Dogma） 公式サイト". Capcom. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ Lewis Denby (January 21, 2012). "Dragon's Dogma preview". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Wesley Yin-Poole (April 12, 2011). "Dragon's Dogma Hands On". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ a b c Yin-Poole, Wesley (3 November 2011). "Capcom outlines difference between Dragon's Dogma and Skyrim". Eurogamer. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Dragon's Dogma: Why Bother? I'll Tell You". Game Informer. March 21, 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ Strauss, Ben (April 12, 2011). "Resident Evil 4 Creators Working On Dragon's Dogma". IndustryGamers. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ Capcom (April 12, 2011). "CAPCOM：ドラゴンズ ドグマ（Dragon's Dogma） 公式サイト". Capcom. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Anoop Gantayat (April 13, 2011). "Dragon's Dogma Revealed". andriasang. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Anoop Gantayat (April 13, 2011). "A Few Bits About Dragon's Dogma". andriasang. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
- ^ Anoop Gantayat (April 26, 2011). "The Background Story For Dragon's Dogma". andriasang. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ Andriasang. "Dragon's Dogma Dated for May, Includes Resident Evil 6 Demo and B'z Theme Song". Retrieved January 1, 2012.
