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Dragon Age: Origins (PC)

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Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Game Details: As the spiritual successor to BioWare's "Baldur's Gate", one of the most successful role-playing
As the spiritual successor to BioWare's "Baldur's Gate", one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark and mature story and gameplay.As the spiritual successor to BioWare's "Baldur's Gate", one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark and mature story and gameplay. Epic Party-Based Combat – Dragon Age: Origins introduces an innovative, scalable combat system, as players face large-scale battles and use their party’s special abilities to destroy hoardes of enemies and massive creatures. Powerful Magic – Raining down awesome destruction on enemies is even more compelling as players apply "spell combos," a way of combining together different spells to create emergent unique effects. Players develop their characters and gain powerful special abilities (spells, talents and skills) and discover ever-increasing weapons of destruction. With its emotionally compelling story, players choose with whom they wish to forge alliances or crush under their mighty fist, redefining the world with the choices they make and how they wield their power. Players select and play a unique prelude that provides the lens through which the player sees the world and how the world sees the player. The player's choice of Origin determines who they are and where they begin the adventure, as they play through a customized story opening that profoundly impacts the course of every adventure. [BioWare]… Expand
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre(s): Role-Playing PC-style RPG PC-style RPG Western-Style
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Official Site: http://dragonage.bioware.com/
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Metascore Universal acclaim
66 Positive Ratings 98%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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"If you're into rpgs, or rather if you love roleplaying in general, there's really no need to waste time reading any reviews of this game. The same goes if you regard games like Planescape: Torment, Fallout 2 and the Baldurs Gate-series among the best computer games ever made. Because this game is everything a person like you look for in a game, and so much more. Be aware though, Dragon Age: Origins is not a revolution of the genre, rather it is an evolution, where Bioware has refined everything that made them into a formula as close to perfection as possible. Without a doubt one of the strongest Game of the year-candidates so far this year and a game we will remember with warm feelings many years to come." ... Read full review
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GameZone
"But for the true RPG gamer, this game is of a level that has never been seen before. It is the new benchmark. The story is rich and engaging, the characters are memorable, and the journey is one that pulls you in, captivates you and compels you to move forward toward the conclusion." ... Read full review
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ZTGD
"Writing this review has been hell for me, never have I had to write so much about something I wanted to do so badly. I've had to stop myself at least 4 times from tucking this away and jumping on Dragon Age. It's the best recommendation I can give the game, its beyond addictive, and the story is so good that I never want it to end." ... Read full review
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Gaming Age
"Overall Dragon Age: Origins is fantastic, and is a must play for any fan of the genre. Doubly so since it readily promotes multiple play throughs. It's the player that controls the game more than the story , so everyone can look forward to spending endless hours in a wonderfully fleshed out fantasy realm." ... Read full review
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Computer Games Online RO
"Through the effort put at all levels of the game, BioWare has proven that it’s trying to transform Dragon Age into a new cult, but also into a new, rich imaginary culture." ... Read full review
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GamesRadar+
"High fantasy role-playing at its finest. Its detailed world, memorable characters, meaningful choices, and engrossing combat system makes Dragon Age the sort of game you’ll want to replay from start to finish several times. RPG fans won’t be disappointed by this truly epic adventure." ... Read full review
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Metro GameCentral
"The best and worst of BioWare's excesses combine in this competent but unprogressive RPG." ... Read full review
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8.8
User Score Generally favorable reviews
4,173 Positive Ratings 86%
410 Mixed Ratings 8%
255 Negative Ratings 5%
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Mark
Dec 10, 2009
Dragon Age Origins is not a perfect game, but I can't rate it at an even 9. The game takes you into a fantasy world that you don't Dragon Age Origins is not a perfect game, but I can't rate it at an even 9. The game takes you into a fantasy world that you don't want to leave. It is a single player experience that I haven't had since I played Oblivion. While the gameplay is not exactly like that of the Elder Scrolls series, it is close in its theme. I had never played an RPG like this before, because I found the whole concept rather tedious. After my friend saying that he was pretty jazzed about getting this game, I vowed to give it an honest try. By the time I'd finished the origin portion of the game, I was completely hooked. The voice acting is excellent for the most part, and the graphics are pretty good, although the PC version requirements seem to be considerably high for the graphics quality. My son has no trouble with playing it with his dual core AMD CPU, but he has a pretty good graphics card. I guess the best thing I could say about the game, is that I don't want it to end. After playing for more than 50 hours I still have a way to go before finishing my first play through. I will play it through again after giving it a break for a couple of months, and try my hand at a different class of character. That must tell you something.… Expand
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RunicDragons
Jan 20, 2014
I don't usually recommend or review games on here, but when I do, they're games that are worth the time and effort.
Dragon Age: Origins mayI don't usually recommend or review games on here, but when I do, they're games that are worth the time and effort.
Dragon Age: Origins may be from 2009, and the graphics have evolved and improved a lot since then, but damn, this game is amazing in every way.

First off, since it's an RPG game, you can build your "hero" just the way you want him/her to be. From race, gender, background story, classes, and more.

And then there's the main component of the game: the gameplay is fun, diverse and challenging, the world is mythical and really gives you an epic feeling, and by the end of the game you'll be left off with a feeling that you need to replay it and try everything you hadn't tried out before. You'll want to try out being evil or good, generous or selfish, kind or rude, it's all up to you. The choices you make impact certain events of the game, and the choices you make can have dire consequences as well. So choose wisely who to side with, and consider your options.

The negative aspect of the game, though, is that it can be pretty linear, and some areas are reused. The graphics are a little outdated, but it shouldn't matter. It still looks great with certain mods that can easily be implemented.

Overall I highly recommend this game if you love RPG and are looking for an epic story and fun gameplay.… Expand
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nomoremicrochip
Jul 12, 2014
My number one favorite game of all time! I am one who loves RPG fantasy games, and this one takes the cake for one of the best RPG games I'veMy number one favorite game of all time! I am one who loves RPG fantasy games, and this one takes the cake for one of the best RPG games I've ever played. Sure, the plot isn't exactly something new, but somehow, all the elements of the game work together to make an epic, well-rounded game.… Expand
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CausticMisery
Jan 28, 2023
One of the best Western RPGs ever made. We'll never get something like this again.
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CaseyD.
Jan 29, 2010
It took some time to start enjoying this game. Once I got the hang of it, I couldn't stop playing it. The story is solid, the graphics It took some time to start enjoying this game. Once I got the hang of it, I couldn't stop playing it. The story is solid, the graphics are great, and best of all I feel like I got my money's worth. Good job BioWare. Looking forward to the expansions!… Expand
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Hike0403
Jan 20, 2023
Best DA game from BioWare. Well written characters and incredible story, but gameplay is old. I hope in the future we may got remake of thisBest DA game from BioWare. Well written characters and incredible story, but gameplay is old. I hope in the future we may got remake of this beautiful game ❤

Advantages:
+ Amazing story/lore
+ Great characters
+ Interesting abilities and skills, many different classes
+ Alot variability of playthrough

Disadvantages:

- Old gameplay
- Many gray nondescript locations
- Some of skills is useless and deal small damage… Expand
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Boonie2000
Jan 14, 2023
Good story, high quality RPG, these kind of games encourage to play and discover new perls of gaming world
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