Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Guild Wars 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Guild Wars 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Guild Wars 2 NCsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | August 28, 2012 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Teen |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | ArenaNet, ArenaNet® |
| Publisher | Capcom | NCsoft |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://www.guildwars2.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person, 3D |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processor: Intel® Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz Core i3 AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS / ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (180 ratings) |