GamesRPGDragon’s Dogma 2In an unexpected twist, ‘GTA 5 was quite a big inspiration’ for Dragon’s Dogma 2 and game director Hideaki ItsunoWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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In a twist of events that may seem a bit out of the ordinary, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s game director, Hideaki Itsuno, has spoken about one strong source of inspiration for the soon-to-arrive fantasy RPG, and it wouldn’t be my first choice.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is set to release on March 22 and easily sits up there as one of thePC games we’re most excited about in March.
In an interview withGamesRadar,Itsuno revealed that GTA 5 has been a source of inspiration during the course of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s development. “GTA 5 was quite a big inspiration for me on the level of how it manages to combine multiple emergent gameplay systems into a satisfying experience that feels free to the player in terms of their freedom of what they can choose to do,” Itsuno said.
It’s true that GTA 5 doesn’t tie you down with what should be done or even how you should go about completing tasks. I’ve played through too many Heists with my ragtag group of friends where the obvious choice isn’t always the first one. Whether that’s standing in front of cover while getting peppered with bullets as I watch our total payout gradually decrease, or one team member deciding to risk everything just to perform a backflip as we flee law enforcement.
We already know thatItsuno is looking to create something newafter focusing on Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma for 20 years, but it’s great to hear that he’s still looking for ways to breathe fresh air into Dragon’s Dogma 2.
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Beginner tips: Arise ArisenDragon’s Dogma 2 fast travel: Take an ox cartHow to start a new game:Start againDragon’s Dogma 2 pawns:Build your partyHow to change appearance: Makeover
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