Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Shank 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Shank 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Shank 2 Electronic Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | February 7, 2012 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Adults Only |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Capcom | Electronic Arts |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | https://www.klei.com/games/shank-2/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, Arcade, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Co-op, Local Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 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 XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) running at 2.4GHz or greater; AMD Athlon 64 (or equivalent) running at 2.4GHz or greater Memory: 1.5 GB or greater Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB Video Card: NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Ultra (256MB) or ATI Radeon X1950 PRO (256MB) or greater Sound: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers DirectX®: DirectX June 2010 |
| 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 | 72 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 3.6 / 5 (267 ratings) |