The game Dragon’s Dogma 2 contains a false Arisen who sits on the throne as a puppet. This twist occurs suddenly and confuses players at first, but it is played out in an engaging manner.
Spoilers follow for the (first) ending of Dragon’s Dogma 2. The battle with the Red Dragon is described, with the protagonist defeating it at level 35.
The ending of the game catches the player off guard, prompting a desire to explore more of the map and complete remaining side quests. The player is surprised that the Red Dragon was not the final boss and is presented with riddles by a spirit that sow seeds of doubt about the ending.
This leads to the protagonist undoing the victory by sacrificing themselves and the dragon. The player wakes up in the Unmoored World, a hellish vision of the map they’ve explored.
The game is described as having a sudden urgency and a unique brand of fantasy involving parallel universes and apocalyptic events. The player expresses concern about progression, and the potential loss of progress on pre-apocalypse quests.
However, the game’s twist is seen as an interesting and rewarding addition to the story. The text ends with anticipation for what comes next in the game.
