Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs The Surge
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs The Surge — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | The Surge Focus Home Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | May 15, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Focus Home Interactive, Deck13 |
| Publisher | Capcom | Focus Home Interactive |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | http://www.thesurge-game.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | GOG, Steam, PlayStation 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 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION |
| 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 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 3.2 / 5 (601 ratings) |