Rise of the Ronin VS Dragons Dogma 2: Which is right for you? - Beyond 841
Mar 27, 2024
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This podcast discusses the comparison between Rise of the Ronin and Dragon's Dogma 2, highlighting the diverse gameplay experiences in open-world games. They explore consequences in game design, GDC experiences, exciting video games like Hyperlight Drifter, and innovative gaming controllers showcased at the conference.
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Quick takeaways
Dragon's Dogma II & Rise of the Ronin offer unique gameplay experiences based on personal preferences.
Little Kitty Big City provides a cozy and fun gaming adventure for players of all ages.
ALT.CTRL.GDC exhibit showcases unconventional game controllers, adding a touch of fun and whimsy to the event.
Deep dives
Innovative Game Design Shines: Luna Abyss, Metroidvania with Fast Combat
Luna Abyss, an upcoming Metroidvania game, combines the action of Metroid Prime with the fast-paced combat reminiscent of Doom 2016. Players control the main character with a unique locking mechanism to target and eliminate enemies. With an eerie and creepy aesthetic, Luna Abyss promises a thrilling gameplay experience with its fluid action and engaging combat mechanics.
Cat's Extraordinary Adventures: Little Kitty Big City
Embark on an adorable journey in 'Little Kitty Big City' where players control a kitten exploring a vast city to find its way home. The game features numerous side quests, interactions with various characters like a Tanooki and a crow, and whimsical activities such as hopping in boxes and knocking over paint cans. 'Little Kitty Big City' offers a cozy and fun gameplay experience for players of all ages.
Alt Control GDC Showcase: Unconventional and Wacky Game Controllers
The Alt Control GDC showcase featured a variety of unconventional game controllers, including a waffle maker game where players slam a waffle maker up and down, a corresponding with gameplay on screen. Other unique controllers included a game where players sit on a toilet and another where players pretend to be a grumpy homeowner warding off mischievous kids from their lawn. These quirky game controllers added a fun and whimsical touch to the event.
Game of the Year Watch Show Premiere: Quarterly Review of Best Games
IGN's new show, 'Game of the Year Watch,' debuted with a quarterly review of the best games released so far this year. The episode featured discussions and comparisons of top contenders like 'Bella Tro,' 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,' 'Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth,' 'Powell World,' 'Hell Divers II,' 'Tekken 8,' 'Persona 3: Reload,' and 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' and 'Unicorn Overlord.' The show highlighted community picks and ranked games based on their critical reception and player engagement, offering insights into the standout titles of the year.
Diverse Game Experiences at GDC: A Showcase of Upcoming Titles
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) showcased a diverse range of upcoming titles, including 'Telsaeg Vezra,' a fast-paced action Metroidvania with a unique mask-swapping mechanic, 'Hyperlight Breaker,' featuring immersive gameplay with roguelike elements, 'Sinking City 2,' transitioning to survival horror with detective elements, and 'Luna Abyss,' blending Metroidvania action with Doom-like combat. Attendees also explored quirky games like 'Little Kitty Big City' and experienced unconventional game controllers at the Alt Control GDC showcase.
This week, we’re eatin’ good! Two massive sprawling open-world action RPGs just dropped, Dragon’s Dogma II and Rise of the Ronin but… which one is worth your time? Join Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Mitchell Saltzman as they compare and contrast Capcom and Koei Tecmo’s latest contributions to the run-around-and-fight-stuff genre. Ultimately, both games are packed with tons of great gameplay, mechanics, systems, features, moments, all that good stuff you’d expect from an open-world game, but they both offer dramatically different experiences, so it’s really just a matter of taste. Meanwhile, Jada checked out a bunch of cool games at the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco last week, including Tales of Kenzara: Zau, Hyper Light Breaker, Little Kitty Big City, Luna Abyss, The Sinking City 2, Dungeons of Hinterburg, Angerfoot, and South Park Snow Day, and she also got to try out some unconventional means of interacting with games at the ALT.CTRL.GDC exhibit, which showcases unusual game controllers.
