Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Windward
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen vs Windward — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Capcom | Windward Tasharen Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 23, 2013 | May 11, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Capcom, Capcom U.S.A | Tasharen Entertainment |
| Publisher | Capcom | Tasharen Entertainment |
| Official Site | https://www.dragonsdogma.com/ | — |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, GOG, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop | Steam, GOG, Google Play |
| 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: Vista Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio Additional Notes: May need to reduce the graphics quality in-game |
| 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: 7 Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Any NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster loading times |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | 61 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.9 / 5 (681 ratings) | 2.7 / 5 (58 ratings) |