Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Konami |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | September 1, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Kojima Productions |
| Publisher | Capcom | Konami |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://www.metalgearsolid.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 22 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox 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. | OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 28 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
| 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. | OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 28 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1) |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (2,531 ratings) |