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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is a 2016 open-world action RPG developed and published by Capcom. This dark fantasy game features companion characters known as Pawns, a wealth of customization options, multiple combat options and scenarios, a nuanced story, and more.

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , Switch , PC
Released
April 23, 2013
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action RPG
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence

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