Dark Souls III vs Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dark Souls III vs Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dark Souls III Bandai Namco Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US, FromSoftware | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 11, 2016 | April 23, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, FromSoftware | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US, FromSoftware | Capcom |
| Official Site | — | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 29 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation | OS: Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation | OS: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (2,782 ratings) | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) |