Shacknews Top 24 Games of the Year 2024

#5 Game of the Year 2024 - Dragon's Dogma 2

Capcom’s sequel to Dragon’s Dogma doubled down on everything that made the original so special.

Now in the RE Engine, Capcom takes open world design to new heights with an endless stream of unique encounters. The world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 is packed with ogres, bandits, dragons, and other creatures that’ll cause trouble as you make your way to the next quest objective. You can toss enemies into the water, climb an enemies back to stab it in the face, and even use their toppled bodies as a bridge.

The Pawn system is what really sets Dragon’s Dogma 2 apart from other action-adventure games. These NPC companions are so rich with personality that they almost replicate the feeling of playing with friends. There’s nothing like being stumped by a quest, only for your Pawn to tell you that they heard a rumor that might help you out, or when they tell you what type of attacks a nearby enemy is weak to.

When you’re not playing, your Pawn goes into other worlds to aid other players in their journeys, bringing back their newly-acquired wisdom and passing it on to you. When you hire another player’s Pawn, you can leave them a gift as a token of thanks. It’s a system that fosters a sense of community in a way most games fail to accomplish.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms.

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