Worth it at 50% off?

[Sciophyte]

I'm tempted but the mixed reviews have me hesitant... is it a no-brainer at such a discount?

[GalacticGamer72]

Not at all, do not buy this game. I suggest the first Dragon's Dogma if you don't already have it. Not only are the other reviews true, but you can't even use healing items. The studio legit kept a function of the first game, but rendered it useless.

[Sciophyte]

Thanks! I'll exercise restraint. ;-)

[hoovsbin]

This game is well worth it, even at full price. A few quirks and early problem with optimization.

I've purchased 2 full priced games over 2 Steam accounts. Over 1000 hours in the game.

Uh, ... healing potions work just fine.

[Sciophyte]

Oh, boy. Back to temptation... thanks!

[hoovsbin]

Originally posted by hoovsbin:

This game is well worth it, even at full price. A few quirks and early problem with optimization.

I've purchased 2 full priced games over 2 Steam accounts. Over 1000 hours in the game.

Uh, ... healing potions work just fine.

You can listen to this 'hoovsbin' guy. He knows what he's talking about, although he only has around 120 hours in-game.

I played it once as usual, hiring 2 rando-pawns to have a party of 4. Next game was just my Main Pawn and I. Then I played a game where I hired my Main Pawn from my second Steam account to have a party of 3, all my creations. Next game - party of 4, all my creations.

The combat and exploration is the real draw.

[eshedrs]

This game is worth it but be sure to watch some YouTube videos of "things I wish I knew before buying the game" or early game tips. Some non-return consequences. you will also be at the risk of getting some big spoilers though. Frankly, I feel like walking on eggshells with this one

[CoffeeBro]

This game has it's true haters and true lovers. I seriously like the game and it's worth full price imo. This game is better than Dragon's Dogma 1 imo.

Something that many critics don't understand, is that this game is like Monster Hunter World where reaching the end of the story is NOT the point of the game.

MHW and DD2 are both exploration and collection games.
The plot is simply there to move you along to new zones where you collect new stuff and fight new beasts.

This is not Skyrim or Baldur's Gate 3 or any such RPG.

So with that in mind, IF!!! you like Monster Hunter World, you should like this game.
If you're not sure, then best not to purchase.
Good luck and cheers.

[Xeriath]

Yeah, I agree with hoovsbin Number 1 and hoovsbin Number 1A. It’s worth 50% off. I started with DD2, there are maybe some problems with the lore, if you start as me with DD2 but ... here is a post with a link to a reddit topic to explain it and then the MQ makes a little more sense but has some spoilers so you should read it after your finish the game, if you should decide to purchase it.

[Despiser]

Where can you buy at half price?

[Sciophyte]

Thanks, all. I like the idea of not being too constrained by the plot (unless it's a really good one) and to just wander off doing my own thing, Skyrim-style.

What holds me back are the Monster Hunter comparisons... I'm not a huge fan of hunting beasts, for the most part—unless they're the human or at least humanoid kind. The Witcher had just the right mix for me in that regard.

[CoffeeBro]

Originally posted by Sciophyte:

Thanks, all. I like the idea of not being too constrained by the plot (unless it's a really good one) and to just wander off doing my own thing, Skyrim-style.

What holds me back are the Monster Hunter comparisons... I'm not a huge fan of hunting beasts, for the most part—unless they're the human or at least humanoid kind. The Witcher had just the right mix for me in that regard.

The style of game is like MHW. Not the mobs. Best you check out YouTube to get an idea of the mobs. The mobs are divers in design. Not all humanoid.

Have you tried Baldur's Gate 3?

[Sciophyte]

Originally posted by CoffeeBro:

Originally posted by Sciophyte:

Thanks, all. I like the idea of not being too constrained by the plot (unless it's a really good one) and to just wander off doing my own thing, Skyrim-style.

What holds me back are the Monster Hunter comparisons... I'm not a huge fan of hunting beasts, for the most part—unless they're the human or at least humanoid kind. The Witcher had just the right mix for me in that regard.

The style of game is like MHW. Not the mobs. Best you check out YouTube to get an idea of the mobs. The mobs are divers in design. Not all humanoid.

Have you tried Baldur's Gate 3?

I have, and I love it—even though I succumbed to Third Act exhaustion for the time being.

[Sciophyte]

Originally posted by Despiser:

Where can you buy at half price?

I don't think we're allowed to say that kinda stuff here, but if you search a site called IsThereAnyDeal, you'll find it.

[Min]

I payed 30quid on a recent sale for PS5 and I would say it is defo worth it. If you are unsure play DD1 it will be around 5quid which is very cheap. If you like DD1 I am sure DD2 will be worth it also

[Brolaire of Astora]

Check if your PC can run it first! This game still has loads of performance issues.