Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs The Sims 4
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs The Sims 4 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | The Sims 4 Electronic Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | September 2, 2014 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Teen |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Electronic Arts, Maxis |
| Publisher | Capcom | Electronic Arts |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://www.thesims.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | 3D |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | Steam, Xbox Store, 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 17 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 OS: 64 Bit Windows 7 (SP1), 8, 8.1, or 10 Processor: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 18 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (1,162 ratings) |