History Awesome / DragonsDogma

!!Main Game

!!Anime:

** The Dragon is something of a OneSceneWonder, in that while he only appears a handful of times throughout the game, every encounter with him is memorable, and more than that, ''everything he says'' is pure undiluted awesome. His earth-shaking BadassBaritone is truly what clinches it. A true hats-off to the voice actor, [[Creator/DavidLodgeAmericanActor David Lodge]].

* Fighting the [[BonusBoss Ur-Dragon]] would surely count as well. While it doesn't play itself like a series of action sequences culminating in a fight, like the Dragon, it does make [[ColossusClimb Colossus Climbing]] a necessity. It has weak points on essentially every part of it's body, all of which need to be destroyed to kill it. The fact that it's huge and, when you damage a weak point, it's skin gradually gets torn away, making it look like a zombie dragon, just adds to the spectacle. The desolate battlefield with patches of purple flames is also a brilliant stadium.

** The Dragon is something of a OneSceneWonder, in that while he only appears a handful of times throughout the game, every encounter with him is memorable, and more than that, ''everything he says'' is pure undiluted awesome. His earth-shaking BadassBaritone is truly what clinches it. A true hats-off to the voice actor, [[Creator/DavidLodgeActor David Lodge]].

!!Meta
* A meta example. Despite being initially a flop, the game goes on to become Capcom's fastest selling PC title due to word of mouth alone. Go to any forum and mention this game, chances are that people will instantly express their wish for a sequel.
* Virtually out of nowhere, Netflix announced [[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-dragons-dogma-anime-series-is-coming-to-netflix/1100-6465505/?utm_source=gamefaqs&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=news_module&utm_campaign=hub_platform an anime series based on the game is being produced]], as part of a team-up with Capcom.

** Made all the way more awesome with the revelation that [[spoiler: the Dragon was once an Arisen, just like the Player Character. He went through everything you do, up and including facing the Seneschal. Even though he lost the fight, you could really tell that he is genuinely seeking for a worthy successor to finish what he couldn't]].

* Warning: This is a major spoiler, but also a moment of incredible awesome. You are warned. [[spoiler:Facing down Savan the first time makes for an incredible fight. But go through the game on NewGamePlus, and the Seneschal this time... is YOU. Your Arisen from the first playthrough stands before you. You knew it was coming, and yet it remains truly awesome.]] The epicness of the following line is increased when hearing them come from [[spoiler:your previous player character while your previous Main Pawn also drops in for the fight]]:
--> "Come, Arisen. I shall meet you on your own terms, joined by [[spoiler:my own companion of old]]. You stand now at its end, Arisen. See your journey through!"

* The end of the "Deny Salvation" quest, specifically the moment when [[spoiler:the Dragon crushes Elysion in the middle of his speech. Not only is it satisfying to see the SmugSnake get reduced to paste in an instant, but the Dragon's next words sum up his importance in the grand scheme of things.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Dragon''']]: The rantings of an upjumped zealot make for tedious listening. His ilk serves no role in what is to come.
* When fighting [[spoiler:the Archydra, it's very likely that all of your pawns will be swallowed]], leaving you all by yourself, possibly for the very first time since the game started. Yet, if you use careful tactics, timing, and have enough patience, powerful enough spells or weapons, you can take down the beast ''by yourself''! And considering how you've had pawns helping you out in every single battle before (unless they were killed), it's extra-awesome knowing you can take down such a leviathan without any help.