Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Mass Effect: Legendary Edition — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Electronic Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | May 14, 2021 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | BioWare, EA Swiss |
| Publisher | Capcom | Electronic Arts |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-legendary-edition |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Shooter, Adventure, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 12 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store |
| 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (582 ratings) |
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Mass Effect: Legendary Edition: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen and Mass Effect: Legendary Edition depends on your preferred genre and platform. Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is an action RPG with third-person perspective and multiplayer support, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. It has a Metacritic score of 81 and a community rating of 3.9/5. The game requires a minimum of 4GB RAM and a Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent GPU. It is available on multiple stores including Steam, GOG, and Nintendo eShop. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a single-player action shooter RPG with a higher Metacritic score of 88 and community rating of 4.6/5. It is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, but not on Nintendo platforms. It has a longer average playtime of 12 hours compared to Dragon’s Dogma’s 7 hours. However, the data does not provide system requirements or pricing for Mass Effect. If you own a Nintendo Switch or prefer multiplayer, Dragon’s Dogma is the only option. If you value critical acclaim and a longer single-player campaign, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the better choice. Both are mature-rated and released, so you can buy them now. Without price data, we cannot compare cost, but both are available on major digital stores.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has a higher Metacritic score?
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has a higher Metacritic score of 88 compared to Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen’s 81.
Which game supports multiplayer?
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen supports both single-player and multiplayer, while Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is single-player only.
Which game is available on Nintendo Switch?
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is available on Nintendo platforms (Switch), but Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is not.
Which game has a longer average playtime?
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has an average playtime of 12 hours, while Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen has 7 hours.