I demanded a sequel and only received bittersweet disappointment.

This is Dragon's Dogma 1.2.

Whatever you do, don't come for the story. Be here for the world and the gameplay. And do not become too heartbroken once you realize there's 12 monsters to fight.

I honestly recommend just playing Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Not only is it significantly cheaper, and tbf is almost as filled with holes and issues as this game. But the cohesive charm keeps it together way better. And the Dark Arisen DLC adds a completely new flavor to the entire experience and pushes you to understand what the game wants from you more.

I will continue holding (c)hope for a proper Dragon's Dogma 2.