Dragon Age: Origins

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  1. whatever523
    Dec 27, 2013
    8
    The game has a very good story and great characters, but it somehow lacks immersion, because it's too linear for an RPG and the graphics are a weird mix of good looking characters, bad animations and terrible world textures. It also has a TON of bugs. Random crashes, quests that can't be completed.
    The interface and controls are average at best, even Baldur's Gate made some things better    The game has a very good story and great characters, but it somehow lacks immersion, because it's too linear for an RPG and the graphics are a weird mix of good looking characters, bad animations and terrible world textures. It also has a TON of bugs. Random crashes, quests that can't be completed.
    The interface and controls are average at best, even Baldur's Gate made some things better and that was more than ten years ago.

    In the end it's a weird mix of very good and very bad aspects and even though it is a good game, for me it lacks the love for details required to be considered great and I guess E.A.'s influence is to blame for that.    … Expand
  2. syrik
    Apr 26, 2011
    9
    I can't give a perfect score unless something is perfect. I haven't met the perfect game. Dragon Age Origins came very close. This game, WOW, just WOW. I enjoyed the entire thing from start to finish, all of it. There were no moments for me of grinding or feeling like I had to perform some chore to get to the good stuff. It was all fun. The points that detract from perfection areI can't give a perfect score unless something is perfect. I haven't met the perfect game. Dragon Age Origins came very close. This game, WOW, just WOW. I enjoyed the entire thing from start to finish, all of it. There were no moments for me of grinding or feeling like I had to perform some chore to get to the good stuff. It was all fun. The points that detract from perfection are minor things like difficult camera angles in some places or stupid AI from team mates. Things easily rectified by simply moving or pausing combat and taking direct control. The story was expertly told and deep. Characters interact and communicate, they make you feel something about them. Actual feelings. I really liked Alistair and Leilana. They were good people who I found myself enjoying talking to, asking what they thought, exploring with. I really didn't like Zevran or Sten. I found myself not wanting to talk to them, cringing in anticipation of what they would say next. Most games I don't care. That this game could establish that level of attachment to characters is commendable. It's when a game becomes more than a game and wanders over toward something bigger. It becomes an experience, something you DID and enjoyed doing. Time well spent and stories worth telling.… Expand
  3. laengsiL
    Jan 9, 2010
    9
    This game is damn epic! Of course it has a few bugs or w/e but still the best RPG I've played so far. It's just so big, it makes TES IV look like shit :D SO many possibilities you really can't discover everything, but that's what makes it such an epic game!
  4. CarlosF
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Excellent narrative. Very interesting tactical battles that you can't sleep through (be wary of magic users). May be my new favourite RPG
  5. Thales
    Nov 4, 2009
    10
    It's a great story driven RPG a suberb classic, a perfect merge of old gameplay with new tecnologies delivering a world where you choises changes the world for better or worse. People keep talking about "its not revolutionry", but again i ask, a game to be good it must be revolutionary? I'm rather stick with a classic than be fooled by a empty game with lots of new mechanics. If It's a great story driven RPG a suberb classic, a perfect merge of old gameplay with new tecnologies delivering a world where you choises changes the world for better or worse. People keep talking about "its not revolutionry", but again i ask, a game to be good it must be revolutionary? I'm rather stick with a classic than be fooled by a empty game with lots of new mechanics. If you look at Diablo 3 i bet people will say the same thing "its not revolutionary, the same ISO view with some new stuff" , It apears to me that what only metters is an easy game with loads of actions and few but voiced dialogues. What makes me intrigued it's how people that really dont like long stories with large dialogues and tactical battles still trying to score something they don't like. It's the same that watching Saw series and in the end of the movie someone talks "i dont like it, they dont have romance and car crashes" Nowdays what most gamers want are easy games with lots of action and lack o story telling, that's why most RPG are blending with FPS or Action.… Expand
  6. TimT.
    Nov 5, 2009
    10
    From what i have tried so far its the best RPG after BG2. I cant wate to get to know my characters better, or to explore the world. I have never ever goten this hooked on a rpg before. Giving it anything under a 10 wont be possible for me!
  7. Paulystan
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Fantastic game, interesting characters, great story, good voice acting (mostly) and some pretty good graphics and game play. It is not earth shattering but it is really, really good.
  8. Luizzrz
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time because, everything is so immersive, so alive, so... I have no idea how to describe it, the combat is a bit boring and very slow, but you can fix that with some mods, the story is amazing and awful, because choices make the story, so it's best to be careful, graphics are ok, your companions are a bit cliche'd but they're great at the same time,This is one of my favorite games of all time because, everything is so immersive, so alive, so... I have no idea how to describe it, the combat is a bit boring and very slow, but you can fix that with some mods, the story is amazing and awful, because choices make the story, so it's best to be careful, graphics are ok, your companions are a bit cliche'd but they're great at the same time, anyways, this game is a masterpiece and a must-own for an RPG fan.… Expand
  9. DiceDizzle
    Jul 29, 2011
    10
    Dragon age is just a piece of work.It's such a omg i shouldnt stop playing yet but im too tired type of game.Dragon age II is better but da1/origins is great as well i highly recommend it.
  10. Rukam
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    this is definitely one of my favorite games of all time so far cant wait to c more updates and the demo for dragon age orgins 2
  11. TitaniumDragon
    Apr 24, 2013
    9
    A top-tier RPG, Dragon Age: Origins is an excellent game on the whole. The characters are fun to interact with and have considerable personality, the storyline is interesting, there are a number of interesting choices which are not clearly "right" or "wrong" and therefore require you to actually weigh what YOU think is best (and which have an impact on the ending, with different forcesA top-tier RPG, Dragon Age: Origins is an excellent game on the whole. The characters are fun to interact with and have considerable personality, the storyline is interesting, there are a number of interesting choices which are not clearly "right" or "wrong" and therefore require you to actually weigh what YOU think is best (and which have an impact on the ending, with different forces fighting by your side depending on your decisions), the voice acting is excellent, and the graphics do their job (though they are not perfect, and do expose a deep love of blood spatter on the part of the developers).

    The biggest flaw with the game lies in its combat system, sadly. As the game goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that wizards are far more powerful than anything else, and the ability to combine spell effects allows you to wipe out entire groups of enemies effortlessly, often without them even having a ghost of a chance of reaching you. While it is very nice that the bosses actually ARE vulnerable to many of these effects (and rather than having immunity merely are less effected by them, making it still feel very useful) sadly the ordinary combats in the game by and large can be resolved with a few spells cast in combination once you reach a certain point in the game, which trivializes combat from there on out. Moreover, the enemy variety runs a bit thin at the very end of the game; you fight darkspawn at the beginning, then fight more in Orzammar, then fight more at the end, and they are fundamentally unchanged in their appearances.    … Expand
  12. CoolicyIce
    Nov 6, 2009
    10
    Much more story-telling than combat, the combat-part is rather challenging for a person (like me) that has never played similar games by BioWare, but can be very satisfying as soon as I got used to it. The story deserves a full 10 stars, but mostly for the narration rather than teh actual story progression. The story is the usual pattern for the genre, evil forces approaching, must unite Much more story-telling than combat, the combat-part is rather challenging for a person (like me) that has never played similar games by BioWare, but can be very satisfying as soon as I got used to it. The story deserves a full 10 stars, but mostly for the narration rather than teh actual story progression. The story is the usual pattern for the genre, evil forces approaching, must unite all forces and races to repel evil, IMO nothing too refreshing. What this game excels in, however, is the way the story is presented and the way it draws you into the game. It really makes you feel involved with your character and your decisions actually feel important and make an impact to the game-environment. I can only think of very little flaws with the game, and of those flaws only one of them really bother me: the quests can sometimes get a little tedious. You progress through a quest, you go to places A-B-C-D, but you can only fulfill the requirements to a certain extent, and when you're done at location D, it requires you to go back to A, B, C to finish up. The loading times and the walking can get really annoying at times. (to ppl who played the game, i am referring to the mage quest). nonetheless, the game still deserves a full 10/10, and I am definitely going for a 2nd playthrough to try out the alternatives possible.… Expand
  13. MichaelD
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    I really enjoyed this game - currently playing through a third time. Well worth a look. Note: I played the PC version. Also this game does deserve its age rating - it's a kids game.
  14. JoeP
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    The character personality for most of the companions is unmatched compared to other games. Although the game can be very difficult, with enough strategy you can defeat anything. I also like the idea of mod-able games like Fallout 3 where you can see fan made mods which unlocks 10 times more content that developers can ever make for free (if given time).
  15. NielsB
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Got this game 3 days ago and while i expected it wouldnt run on my dualcore 2,66, i couldnt wait for a computer upgrade and installed it anyway. I couldn't believe how smooth it ran on high settings for 90% of the time, so 3 days later i'm 10 hours into the game with my human noble warrior. Being a bioware/black isle fan for a long time and having played from baldurs gate 1and Got this game 3 days ago and while i expected it wouldnt run on my dualcore 2,66, i couldnt wait for a computer upgrade and installed it anyway. I couldn't believe how smooth it ran on high settings for 90% of the time, so 3 days later i'm 10 hours into the game with my human noble warrior. Being a bioware/black isle fan for a long time and having played from baldurs gate 1and 2, planescape torment, icewind dale 1 and 2, neverwinter nights 1 and 2, fallout 1,2,3 mass effect and about all other games from them i can say this is another epic gem. The graphics aren't the best we seen this year, but the models are all high textured and have some of the best animations i have seen in a rpg. Some reviewers called the biggest downside of DAO the combat system, but to me it's 1 of the most satisfying of this genre. Bioware did a good move by creating his own combat system rather than a computer version of the D&D rules... the DAO combat system is actualy quite simmilair to that of a MMORPG(especialy WoW) Powerfull spells have cooldowns, and lesser spells can be spammed. Also a nice touch is bringing back friendly fire which is something that was lost after the baldur's gate days, which makes positioning and planning your most powerfull spells more important than just spamming your fireballs into the melee's The warrior class has different skills to specialize into, ranging from 2handed weapons, dualwielding, sword and shield to bows. Again quite like WoW you can learn skills like shieldwall and shieldslams as a tanking warrior to powerfull blows and various damage skills as damage warrior. Overall the combat is very satisfying and requires constant atention rather than grinding groups of lesser mobs, and again thanks to the excelent animations the fights where really cool to watch. Outside the combat there was a amazing story to be told and interesting characters to meet. Too keep it short, this is THE game you want to buy if you enjoyed old bioware/black isle games.… Expand
  16. MattiaZ
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    Amazing game, it's nothing progressive or totally new think about it as a really refined baldur's gate. There are some bugs, that's why i give it a 9, but the overall experience is amazing. Characters and plot are very well written. I just couldn't wait to start it again once i finished it.
  17. RaxRaxous
    Nov 3, 2009
    10
    Played this as part of "Team UK" during the 24-hour "Wardens' Quest" event in London. Let me be quite clear and say that after 20+ hours of playing it straight I still can't wait to get hold of it and get playing again! It is a true master piece, combining the best elements of Baldurs Gate, Diablo, Fallout, Oblivion, Morrowind, Ultima, Planescape Torment, UFO, etc into a Played this as part of "Team UK" during the 24-hour "Wardens' Quest" event in London. Let me be quite clear and say that after 20+ hours of playing it straight I still can't wait to get hold of it and get playing again! It is a true master piece, combining the best elements of Baldurs Gate, Diablo, Fallout, Oblivion, Morrowind, Ultima, Planescape Torment, UFO, etc into a complete, beautiful, rich and expansive world. The lore is amazing, the characters totally believable, the story engrossing, the effect of your choices truly tangible, the stat / skill / talent system absorbing, equipment and items are detailed and impactful, crafting is streamlined yet powerful, it's amazing in so many ways! I have been playing games for very nearly 30 years and this is definately the peak of all that which I find enjoyable in a game. I feel 10 again, I am so excited for this and ask that you buy and play it, do yourself a favour! You will not regret it!! :-)… Expand
  18. JeffD
    Nov 3, 2009
    10
    After playing only 2 hours. It is one of the few games I cannot get out of my head. I can't wait do get out of work, rush home, and dive into some of the best storytelling I've encountered in a RPG that I can ever remember. Bravo Bioware!!!
  19. NathanW
    Nov 6, 2009
    10
    words escape me for my newfound love of this game. the game is brilliantly panned out, the quests are interesting, and dynamic. each quest can end a variety of ways, and can be finished a variety of ways. its interesting to have the option to listen to the enemy you were slaughtering and decide to hold a meeting between the two agressive parties for a compromise.. the mere fact that there words escape me for my newfound love of this game. the game is brilliantly panned out, the quests are interesting, and dynamic. each quest can end a variety of ways, and can be finished a variety of ways. its interesting to have the option to listen to the enemy you were slaughtering and decide to hold a meeting between the two agressive parties for a compromise.. the mere fact that there are no correct answers, but different shades of everything makes this RPG stand a head above the rest. the only downside i see is the odd combat difficulty, some battles are too easy, some are insanely hard. it feels weird going into the menu to make an encounter harder, or to make an encounter easier. hopefully this is something that can be patched. overall, i recommend this to any gamer who loves a good story, because the story in this RPG is not only intensely rich, but actively interesting.… Expand
  20. DreeL.
    Nov 17, 2009
    8
    This game has the best beginning portion of any RPG, however, it has too many repetitive combats that may make players get bored quickly.
  21. MarkD
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    Best RPG of all time. The writing is beyond spectacular, as is the acting of the voice-overs, and the many, many choices and paths all lead to a a very rewarding game with great complexity and numerous replay value!
  22. mcfry
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    I am not the biggest fan of BioWare's combat systems, because with them I can hardly catch the perfect balance between real-time and take-turn. Also, the item system and interface is always a little bit tedious. Both are all well enough, though, but since I really think that gameplay is crucial, I can give this game only a 9 - but a fully deserved rating, thanks to its superior capabilityI am not the biggest fan of BioWare's combat systems, because with them I can hardly catch the perfect balance between real-time and take-turn. Also, the item system and interface is always a little bit tedious. Both are all well enough, though, but since I really think that gameplay is crucial, I can give this game only a 9 - but a fully deserved rating, thanks to its superior capability to immerse me into the world and it's characters. It's classy and entertaining - IF you like to spend hours in dialogs, like I do :)… Expand
  23. MenaBanana
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    One of the best games there is out there. The introduction to different races is one of the most profound elements in any RPG game out there. Bioware at it's best.
  24. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    It's definetely interesting, the story-line, the interaction with the other characters, the combat system... The only bad thing about the game is that it's way too slow-paced, kinda gets boring at times because of how slow everything happens.
  25. Broyax
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    J'ai commencé Dragon Age sur 360 et y ai passé une centaine d'heures et si en termes graphiques Dragon Age ne laissera pas d'empreintes indélébiles dans les mémoires (une façon polie de dire que c'est bien moche sur 360 ! et en plus ça ramouille pas mal !), il en laissera par contre pour ses nombreuses autres qualités qui font de lui un grand jeu de rôle : une histoire narrée avec talentJ'ai commencé Dragon Age sur 360 et y ai passé une centaine d'heures et si en termes graphiques Dragon Age ne laissera pas d'empreintes indélébiles dans les mémoires (une façon polie de dire que c'est bien moche sur 360 ! et en plus ça ramouille pas mal !), il en laissera par contre pour ses nombreuses autres qualités qui font de lui un grand jeu de rôle : une histoire narrée avec talent par Bioware, des personnages forts et attachants, une interface bien pensée pour la console, des dialogues nombreux dont l'adaptation VF est un modèle du genre et une durée de vie pharaonesque.

    Après la version 360, j'ai refait Dragon Age avec les quelques DLC (ceux qui s'intègrent dans la campagne) mais sur PC cette fois : l'avantage de la vue aérienne compense l'absence du pad (hélas) mais en même temps, l'interface à la souris est un modèle du genre pour ne pas dire la référence, et belle avec ça. Le jeu est plus difficile que sur 360, un minimum de stratégie et de micro-gestion est nécessaire... un système de combat avec pause toujours aussi passionnant quoi qu'il en soit.

    Graphiquement inégal certes mais dans l'ensemble encore bien agréable ce Dragon Age et nettement supérieur à la version 360. Exigeant également cela dit, le moteur de Bioware accusant ses limtes parfois. La musique est excellente, l'une sinon la meilleure partition d'Inon Zur très inspiré ici. VF toujours impeccable, Bioware et EA obligent. Une poignée de plantages en 92h (PC oblige) mais rien de rédhibitoire.

    L'histoire bien que simple au demeurant est très efficace et les relations avec l'équipe qui compte quelques personnages très intéressants (ah Oghren et Morrigan !) est fort bien menée et les choix ont de réelles répercussions, jusqu'à la fin, jusqu'à ce final absolument grandiose et épique. D'ores et déjà un classique du genre assurément.
    Notes : 10 sur PC, 9 sur 360.    … Expand
  26. Norleft
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Nunca me intereso Dragon Age, la saga empezó al mismo tiempo que otras muchas en su época y sabia que este juego se hizo muy famoso y importante en el mundo del videojuego por su primera entrega, pero ami siempre me gustaron otros mundos The elder scrolls, Fable, The witcher... etc.

    Entonces este año decidí jugar a Dragon Age por primera vez a través de GOG el cual me dio un muy buen    Nunca me intereso Dragon Age, la saga empezó al mismo tiempo que otras muchas en su época y sabia que este juego se hizo muy famoso y importante en el mundo del videojuego por su primera entrega, pero ami siempre me gustaron otros mundos The elder scrolls, Fable, The witcher... etc.

    Entonces este año decidí jugar a Dragon Age por primera vez a través de GOG el cual me dio un muy buen port y JODER, he de decir que este título me ha gustado mucho, no es muy innovador respecto a lore y demás ya que copia muchas pero que muchísimas cosas directamente del señor de los anillos, pero el mundo, los textos, personajes y demás te gusten menos o más están hechos y llevados a la perfección.

    El mundo creado aquí es lo mejor que tiene el título, razas, religiones, naciones... y la historia apesar de ser un poco como ya digo del estilo de El señor de los anillos con una batalla final que decidirá el destino de la "tierra media"/ Ferelden, en ningún momento sientes que estas jugando una copia de el señor de los anillos, ya que este juego consigue algo que muchos no logran, y es tener personalidad y sentirse único apesar de tener un referente claro.

    Jugablemente deja mucho que desear incluso para la época en la cual salio, muchas veces es tedioso y el sistema de combate que tiene no es tan profundo ni tan bueno como los juegos de la competencia que habían en su momento de este palo, pero bueno se nota que KOTOR fue su DEMO en el tema jugable y que supieron llevarlo más o menos bien y acercar estos juegos a mucha gente nueva.

    Lo mejor del juego es que apesar de tener un mundo muy interesante y bueno, puedes llegar a tomar una decisión y el guión no va a empeorar ni va a ser peor porque hayas elegido lo incorrecto, al revés, el juego te dará un guión, secundarias y una continuidad a la historia que este a la misma altura que todas las demás, sean caminos malos o buenos.

    Muy recomendado, no he jugado a los siguientes pero uff este juego se ha convertido en uno de mis tops del género.    … Expand
  27. skaywalker
    May 10, 2020
    8
    для меня это одна из самых любимых RPG.
    Приятная графика, волшебное музыкальное сопровождение, интересный и "живой" сюжет.
    Персонажи, как спутники, так и сюжетные НПС уникальные, заставляют обращать на них внимание и вызывают целую палитру эмоций. Не смотря на "возраст" игры, я перепрохожу ее 4й раз, и мне не надоело) По сравнению с 2 и 3 частью, ситуации выбора здесь ощущаются    для меня это одна из самых любимых RPG.
    Приятная графика, волшебное музыкальное сопровождение, интересный и "живой" сюжет.
    Персонажи, как спутники, так и сюжетные НПС уникальные, заставляют обращать на них внимание и вызывают целую палитру эмоций.
    Не смотря на "возраст" игры, я перепрохожу ее 4й раз, и мне не надоело)
    По сравнению с 2 и 3 частью, ситуации выбора здесь ощущаются глобальнее. Ты чувствуешь себя более участным ко всему происходящему.
    Из минусов для меня - только техническая составляющая игры:
    -в оригинальной origin версии существуют графические артефакты (баги текстур окружения и ландшафта).
    -оригинальная версия имеет проблему с использованием оперативной памяти на современном железе - это проявляется в вылетах и крашах сейвов
    Указанные выше проблемы решаются использованием "пролеченного" .exe из steam mastery.
    ну и русская озвучка) иногда голос персонажей меняется, а фразы произносятся актерами с ошибкой    … Expand
  28. kezzyhko
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
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  29. pajiloy_krol
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This game has become something new for me. I learned that you can control four characters at once. The game is very interesting and worth playing.
  30. FuzzyPackRat
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 8/10 Animation/Graphics: 7/10 *this review is me reflecting on playing this game back in the early 2000s) at the time it came out- it was a big deal for video games and probably the best RPG. This game embodied what it meant for your actions and decisions having consequences or effects on the game. Also one of the few games where you could have a    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 8/10
    Animation/Graphics: 7/10

    *this review is me reflecting on playing this game back in the early 2000s) at the time it came out- it was a big deal for video games and probably the best RPG. This game embodied what it meant for your actions and decisions having consequences or effects on the game. Also one of the few games where you could have a player character who has so much agency you can choose to be in a same sex relationship. Full of fantasy and lore- although wordy at times, made the game feel like a real world. However now in 2020 the graphics and gameplay are a bit dated but it's still a good game.

    Takeaways
    Pros: real RPG where your choices effect the game, great for micromanaging looters like me who want to pocket everything, your character can be in a relationship.
    Cons: none for the time it came out, now though there are some newer RPGs to play. But there will be fourth game in this series coming out so if you may be interested in that- playing the past games really help you get the story vibe (or youtube summary vids)    … Expand
  31. ArshadS
    Dec 11, 2009
    9
    9 because of the camera angles and the number of times you have to pause the game if you want to survive. Other than that the graphics and voice acting is excellent and the Custom character creation is almost limitless. Choices you make might give you something you wouldnt expect from the npc which i felt as a new feel and different from other rpgs.
  32. welltell
    Dec 2, 2009
    8
    Okay it feels like Neverwinter nights... or that some one at bioware took the neverwinter nights game engine and decided to create a better game. Dragon ago is a lot of fun, it would of been better if the graphics were more like what Bathesda did in OBLIVION.
  33. VladimírS
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    I dont know what to say... it has got something specific like other GREAT RPGs (like gothic, witcher etc). But this has a taste of everything! I recomend it!
  34. StephenS.
    Dec 9, 2009
    9
    Really what I wasn't expecting in this game. There was a great story line between each character you choose and the replay value of this game is extremely high. Endless possibility's with characters, game play and much more. Not much you can't do in this game. Defiantly worth buying.
  35. Bjorn
    Jan 11, 2010
    8
    Dragon Age is a great game with a few flaws. It has a great story, a lot of choices that are not just black and white, but complicated enough so you keep wondering if you chose the right thing long after the choice was made. (even if they usually don't affect the game play significantly) The weakness in dragon age belongs to the combat parts, which are designed with threat like most Dragon Age is a great game with a few flaws. It has a great story, a lot of choices that are not just black and white, but complicated enough so you keep wondering if you chose the right thing long after the choice was made. (even if they usually don't affect the game play significantly) The weakness in dragon age belongs to the combat parts, which are designed with threat like most MMOs. (Wrong in my opinion the enemy should be trying to kill the party, not toy around because someone screams at them). Also the targeting system tends to lose targets when making changes and I gave up trying to design scrips halfway through the game, and instead resorted to pausing 80% of each fight. There's also a number of magic spells that are so powerful it's almost ridiculous (freeze the boss for ~20s, yes he can take damage, of make boos immune and freeze him for ~30 with a 35 sec cool down) The good side of fights them is that combat is challenging and will force you to truly explore you option even on normal difficulty. They are also, for being a RPG, refreshingly varied.… Expand
  36. RevlynT
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    Anything less then 8.5 is an insult this game is truely one of the best game releases from 2009-2010.
  37. Peter
    Jan 10, 2010
    8
    Enjoyed this one as much as KOTOR. But graphics are not up to date and theres a lack of cutting-edge content to rate it a 9 or 10. Oh ... and there should be more unique weaponry to loot. A coherent and solid game, but nothing more.
  38. OrwellGeorge
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    If you like deep RPGs with great character development, lots of chances to role play, and have the patience to take things slowly and figure things out then this game is for you. Disregard the negative reviews here as they seem to be from people who don't understand great storytelling, got confused by the tactics system, didn't read the manual, loved the heavy metal in the If you like deep RPGs with great character development, lots of chances to role play, and have the patience to take things slowly and figure things out then this game is for you. Disregard the negative reviews here as they seem to be from people who don't understand great storytelling, got confused by the tactics system, didn't read the manual, loved the heavy metal in the trailers, want to hate something popular to be cool, hate reading, hate problem solving, hate people who have girlfriends, are upset with the way their lives have gone, are not well educated, have never read a book in their life, enjoyed Avatar, believe Boondock Saints is great film making, whine a lot, are spoiled brats, get into long forum debates regarding XBOX vs PS3, spend hours of their day wondering how X company could ruin their lives by releasing X game, or simply have a taste in games akin to a brain dead cow. If none of this sounds like you, then I can almost assure you that you will enjoy this game. It's the best RPG in the last ten years, don't miss it.… Expand
  39. CrowBar
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    This truly is the best RPG thats come out since the original Bards Tale for the Apple IIe. The control you have over the characters is extreme, and I suppose for some that might not be a plus, but for myself, and obviously thousands like me, it's not only a plus but an integral part of the gameplay. I love being able to micromanage my characters, from their equipment to their attacks This truly is the best RPG thats come out since the original Bards Tale for the Apple IIe. The control you have over the characters is extreme, and I suppose for some that might not be a plus, but for myself, and obviously thousands like me, it's not only a plus but an integral part of the gameplay. I love being able to micromanage my characters, from their equipment to their attacks and spells and where and when they move. Bioware has always done an excellent job at game developing, and Dragon Age: Origins is probably the best game yet. Limited bugs on release, my one complaint is their lauded DLC. They claimed that DLC would be forthcoming on a regular basis, and so far the only thing that we've yet to see is a short campaign to get the Wardens Keep back, and a constant delay in their next, "Return to Ostagar." They have announced the next in the series already, "Dragon Age: Awakenings" which is all well and fine, but it's not released until March and "RtO" was supposedly slated for the "Holiday Season" and then the 5th of January, which are both long past and still no word for when they plan on getting it out to us. Ive given the game a 10, but if you throw in the DLC id drop the rating to an 8. They are certainly dropping the ball on that part of the game.… Expand
  40. VargreX
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    There are enough good votes on here that explain in depth why the game is good, so Im going to avoid that and point out the negative things people have said about the game. If you look through them all, you'll notice that most of them seem to have been written by someone around 10-12 years of age. This is not a game for the young. Its an adult game, complex in story and plot. It take There are enough good votes on here that explain in depth why the game is good, so Im going to avoid that and point out the negative things people have said about the game. If you look through them all, you'll notice that most of them seem to have been written by someone around 10-12 years of age. This is not a game for the young. Its an adult game, complex in story and plot. It take a lot of thought to get through. Playing on easy, the AI IS easy. That's how its supposed to be. But knock up the difficulty to hard or nightmare and you've got a serious challenge on your hands. The people that have written negative comments on Dragon Age should stick to games they know: Mario Kart and the like. The combat system is excellent, if you know what your doing. If you let your characters loose and dont bother trying to micromanage their attacks/ spellls, your going to lose. A lot. Thats part of the game. Getting deep into it, what everyone does. Graphics are beautiful. Those that complain, id like to ask what they consider to be "good" graphics? There are some instances where the characters feel a bit "robotic" but the voice acting and the story more than make up for any glitches in the graphics. Story wise, its long, intense and interesting. Yes, there is a lot of dialogue. But you can skip it, just by hitting escape, if it gets that monotonous. Ive also heard complaints about the over-use of gore. Well, turn that off in the options and you dont have to deal with that either. Sex? Nudity? Well, there isnt any. During the "sex" scenes the characters are shown in positions of holding and caressing, not in flagrente delecto, although their are mods that you can get to remedy that. Its far from the violent porn that these idiots claim. Some people are never happy, and the better something is, the more they want to tear it down. While I've read a few viable complaints about the game, most of them are from juvenile miscreants who wouldnt know class and skill if it came up and bit them in the arse. This game is not for the idiotic people that spend their time playing Halo and Half Life2. Its for thoughtful people that are just as happy with a good book as they are with a good game. And Dragon Age is just that; an excellent book that you control the outcome of. If you have a brain, and enjoy using it, then get Dragon Age, you will not be disappointed. ((the one complaint that stands out, or rather the one good thing in a list of complaints. It seems to me that its the torchholder for the rest of these naysayers..."I did like one thing, having people begging me on their knees for mercy. That was the one good thing about Dragon Age." That quote seems par for the course for those that gave a negative review. Those are the people that DONT like the game. Go figure.)… Expand
  41. PrudiiS
    Jan 3, 2010
    8
    Ok its long i mean really really really long. I mean i just finished my first play though with a time of 91 hours and i did not even do all the side quests. This truly is an immersive game yet despite this it reminds me so much of SW: KotOR I and II. Sure dialogue options change things and it seems like things are changed but when you think about it the over all plot is not changed its Ok its long i mean really really really long. I mean i just finished my first play though with a time of 91 hours and i did not even do all the side quests. This truly is an immersive game yet despite this it reminds me so much of SW: KotOR I and II. Sure dialogue options change things and it seems like things are changed but when you think about it the over all plot is not changed its just like the dark light ending of KotOR. No matter which you follow Malak still dies. They try to sell the game by saying you control what happens. Well you don't you control the how, why, and when. For example this play though i will go to see the dwarfs before i go to the capital city. And you have to micro manage everything and be careful. I learned this on the first boss. I kept charging right in and dieing over and over again. You have to double and triple cheek your tactics settings or you die.… Expand
  42. TravisH
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    Pros : This is the best game I have played in some time from the gamplay and graphics to the amazing storyline that makes you stay up till just 2 hours before you have to go into work just so you can find out what happens next! I can't say enough good thing about this game, the only true way to understand is to play it. Cons: This game is Amazing for PC but it was obviously made for Pros : This is the best game I have played in some time from the gamplay and graphics to the amazing storyline that makes you stay up till just 2 hours before you have to go into work just so you can find out what happens next! I can't say enough good thing about this game, the only true way to understand is to play it. Cons: This game is Amazing for PC but it was obviously made for PC and won't be the same on console. Also the game as some replay value but after the initial race quests at the begining the storyline is the same for all races/classes except for different dialog later in the game.… Expand
  43. BrandonM
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    One of the best RPG's in the past 10 years!! Right there with Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate 2 and FFX (could have been better if we didn't have to read all the dialogue).
  44. JohnB
    Jan 8, 2010
    8
    Good game but very buggy. Can rarely play without the game crashing.
  45. jamess
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    the game is brilliant, every character is well developed, well voiced and great to talk and listen to. the party banter is some of the best in any RPG. the combat is tactical and challenging, with kick ass death animations. the role playing is deep and multifaceted. the levelling system makes you really think carefully about the choices you make. this is the best RPG since baldur's the game is brilliant, every character is well developed, well voiced and great to talk and listen to. the party banter is some of the best in any RPG. the combat is tactical and challenging, with kick ass death animations. the role playing is deep and multifaceted. the levelling system makes you really think carefully about the choices you make. this is the best RPG since baldur's gate 2. the only thing disappointing about it is the fact that you only have a 4 member party, the characters are just too good to only have 4. morrigan is one of the best female characters in a game for a long time aswell. this people is how RPG's should be.… Expand
  46. johndoe
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    awesome RPG with lots of things to do this includes sex,chopping of the limbs off,slaying dragons and a good story! def a buy if you like RPGs.
  47. RandyP
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    Negatives: Crashes, really long loading screens, and some very trite, tedious quests. Positive: Gripping gameplay, intriguing history and plot. Neutral: Digital actors are well done. Some of them are so well done but annoying you want to kill them, sacrificing the approval rating of your whole party!
  48. Beef
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    Exceptional scope, writing and character development make this a must own game for any fan of RPGs. The graphics are at times a little lackluster, the difficulty can spike unpredictably and the core gameplay itself offers little innovation but this is more than offset by the experience as a whole. After 30 hours of playing, I have barely managed to complete 1 third of the game.
  49. TravisRoot
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    Being one of the most addictive rpg's from story alone created an amazing game, adding on to that with extremely satisfying gameplay i can play this game for hours. Plus the toolset that comes as a free seprate download. this game is a perfect value.
  50. N.Ja
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    That game was so fun to play. It brings out again the good game I loved to play Baldur's gate but with nice graphics. Nice history and long play time. it's also nice to be able to play again.
  51. PeterM
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Best game at the moment!. Im at 36% in the game and the characters and story is so far very thrilling. Combat system and tactical overview nice done and made. Great quest variety. Nice graphics and cut scens. Basiclly very hard to let go when you start playing it as the story drives you forward and you just have to know more about the world and evolve your character.
  52. ChuckG
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    It has that epic feeling, but the story isnt still as good as BG. The game play and story is far reaching though and by far the best rpg i have played in the past few years. just buy the game and you will be sucked in.
  53. MizunoA
    Nov 22, 2009
    8
    Although this game rests in a somewhat generic fantasy universe, credit to Bioware for fleshing it out, and putting a dark, mature spin on things. In summary, A Song of Ice and Fire meets Lord of the Rings. The combat system is without flaw, and almost every other fight will require a different approach. The realtime / pause mechanism is wonderful and allows the player to orchestrate Although this game rests in a somewhat generic fantasy universe, credit to Bioware for fleshing it out, and putting a dark, mature spin on things. In summary, A Song of Ice and Fire meets Lord of the Rings. The combat system is without flaw, and almost every other fight will require a different approach. The realtime / pause mechanism is wonderful and allows the player to orchestrate difficult boss battles, or glide through low-threat encounters with ease. This game will easily suck you in for a good 40 hours before you start to tire of it; hardcore players will spend upwards of 120+ if they can muster the strength to do every side quest. For most of us, 70-80 hours playtime will see the game through. There is a definite replayability factor with intensely hard difficulty levels, 4 unique sub-classes for the main 3, and a large amount of sidequests to complete. In summary, a polished, accomplished tactical RPG let down somewhat by lack of innovation in story, setting and gameplay mechanics.… Expand
  54. IshT
    Nov 5, 2009
    9
    Great RPG. What RPG's should be like. I played SACRED 2 and KOTOR and MASS EFFECT. But this feels like a RPG/ACTION. But the Graphics. Eh... who cares i sacrifice this for the great story and gameplay. Oh yeah way better than FABLE II. Honestly am I the only one that thinks Fable Sucks? Cuz the controls are way better and the dog interaction is more beliavable than Peter Molyneux dog Great RPG. What RPG's should be like. I played SACRED 2 and KOTOR and MASS EFFECT. But this feels like a RPG/ACTION. But the Graphics. Eh... who cares i sacrifice this for the great story and gameplay. Oh yeah way better than FABLE II. Honestly am I the only one that thinks Fable Sucks? Cuz the controls are way better and the dog interaction is more beliavable than Peter Molyneux dog interaction thing.… Expand
  55. AndrewK
    Nov 6, 2009
    10
    Probably the most fun I have had playing any game in the last few years - the perfect balance of combat, cinema, RPG, and delicious choices. Indeed, looking forward to this for 18 months did not get my hopes up nearly high enough! I look forward to playing through the game more and more with different classes and different styles!
  56. MaartenP
    Nov 6, 2009
    9
    This is not really a review but since a lot of PC-users had problems with redeem-codes and DLC I decided to write this little piece of info. Get the Dragon Age Updater running in the background. Then create a account (pretty straightforward), then redeem your codes. Keep the updater running all the time and start up the game. Everything should download perfectly now and function in-game. This is not really a review but since a lot of PC-users had problems with redeem-codes and DLC I decided to write this little piece of info. Get the Dragon Age Updater running in the background. Then create a account (pretty straightforward), then redeem your codes. Keep the updater running all the time and start up the game. Everything should download perfectly now and function in-game. Have fun with this great game.… Expand
  57. GarethS
    Dec 17, 2009
    10
    I was tempted to rate this a 9 simply for the reason that I can't see why it would have been difficult to add some kind of online element. I would have liked to have been able to take my rogue character and beat on some of the warrior fans on the Bioware forum for example. Anyhow, it is what it is and it's still one of the best games I've ever played. It has some minor I was tempted to rate this a 9 simply for the reason that I can't see why it would have been difficult to add some kind of online element. I would have liked to have been able to take my rogue character and beat on some of the warrior fans on the Bioware forum for example. Anyhow, it is what it is and it's still one of the best games I've ever played. It has some minor flaws, most notably the strange difficulty spikes at points that arent really meant to be that difficult and the fact that the final battle with the archdemon is actually easier than some of the other battles leading up to it. Ignore the people giving this game stupidly low scores, it's a well crafted game made by the undisputed masters of the genre. When you are playing through a game you have completed for the third time then you know you have had every penny's worth of what you paid for a game… Expand
  58. kungfucat
    Dec 21, 2009
    9
    Its without a doubt, the best rpg ive played in all my life. Great story, beatifull graphics, its not rpetitive, (wich is awsome for an rpg) and if you liked the lord of the ring or games like that, you will love dragon age origin... There is only 2 little things that i got to say about this game, even on easy, the game can be hard for a beginner in rpg's and if you don't have Its without a doubt, the best rpg ive played in all my life. Great story, beatifull graphics, its not rpetitive, (wich is awsome for an rpg) and if you liked the lord of the ring or games like that, you will love dragon age origin... There is only 2 little things that i got to say about this game, even on easy, the game can be hard for a beginner in rpg's and if you don't have an hig end computer and you put the settings on ultra high, welcome to the lags... Also, if you want a non repetitive rpg game, this one is for you. Ive beated the game and i still surprise by all the occasions that i missed, again, wonderfull story...… Expand
  59. JimmyC
    Dec 27, 2009
    10
    very good RPG, but loading times can be frustrating and menus are a little bit cluttered.
  60. NickW
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    What a great game! there is like 20 diff stories and everyone is just as exciting! i really enjoy playing this game!
  61. ElishaH
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    I got this game for christmas and I think it will keep me occupited for seval christmases to come. Dragon age is a very addictice and interesting game to play and has a lot of replay value. The game is made by bioware, which made mass effect and making mass effect 2 and baldur's gate. If you liked mass effect and baldur's gate the you will for sure like dragon age. There's I got this game for christmas and I think it will keep me occupited for seval christmases to come. Dragon age is a very addictice and interesting game to play and has a lot of replay value. The game is made by bioware, which made mass effect and making mass effect 2 and baldur's gate. If you liked mass effect and baldur's gate the you will for sure like dragon age. There's already downloadale content for it and i am sure there will be a lot more in the future. Also if you are in to rpg's this is one to chack out. The game has little bugs and i havn't spotted one yet in the 10ish hours i've played. The game has 100 hours of gameplay value. Great game.… Expand
  62. LeroyC
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    This game is HUGE.... for 60 bucks you can't beat a deal like this. It is one of the most emversive game out there right now. Great story, great fun. Go get it now!
  63. AndyG.
    Dec 5, 2009
    9
    Excellent to play for its story, for getting to know the many complex characters and for discovering their part in it - but not for the combat. This is why I played the game on easy. The combat, while easy to control, is bettered in balance and excitement by other games. The loot is fairly mundane. The graphics are standard, if well presented. The character levelling is quite shallow and Excellent to play for its story, for getting to know the many complex characters and for discovering their part in it - but not for the combat. This is why I played the game on easy. The combat, while easy to control, is bettered in balance and excitement by other games. The loot is fairly mundane. The graphics are standard, if well presented. The character levelling is quite shallow and you feel little more powerful at level 4 than you do at level 20, at which point the game ends - but this isn't the point. The expertly narrated storyline, character interaction and atmospheric world more than makes up for its gameplay shortfalls. Dragon Age offers to engross you with atmosphere & story. It is not going to enthrall your open-world desires like TES & FO3, nor is it going to satisfy endless enjoyable loot and experience grinding like a Diablo clone, or quell your lust for Diablo 3. Please don't complain if that's what you were expecting... (glares at numerous negative player reviewers.. one of which recommend Dungeon Seige over this. Ha.)… Expand
  64. TrevorR
    Dec 8, 2009
    10
    Bioware has once again made a fantastic RPG Dragon Age is without a doubt one of the best RPGs i have played the game is very long which is always a plus the story is very deep and intruiging not to mention you can select different backrounds for your character so it gives them all a unique feel. the tactics menu is easy to use and apply once you have full understanding of it the boss Bioware has once again made a fantastic RPG Dragon Age is without a doubt one of the best RPGs i have played the game is very long which is always a plus the story is very deep and intruiging not to mention you can select different backrounds for your character so it gives them all a unique feel. the tactics menu is easy to use and apply once you have full understanding of it the boss fights were also great long challanging and each one posing a different threat and way to fight there is a lot of text and talking so you get to learn and know a lot about your companions and the world of Dragon Age only thing i didn't like was the fact that it already has DLC it should have come with it in my opinion… Expand
  65. Ger
    Dec 8, 2009
    9
    High replay value. Deep well thought story. Intense battles. Excellent soundtrack. Excellent voice acting. Worth buy. In my opinion it is the best RPG in 2009.
  66. DochoK
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    Incredible game. The story is a little cliche but it is originally presented. The combat tree for each character allows your to build one according to your style of play and still manage to beat the game, unlike some other RPG's where for example using bows is a suicide.The best feature of the game though are the characters - unlike many other Bioware or EA game this time the Incredible game. The story is a little cliche but it is originally presented. The combat tree for each character allows your to build one according to your style of play and still manage to beat the game, unlike some other RPG's where for example using bows is a suicide.The best feature of the game though are the characters - unlike many other Bioware or EA game this time the characters feel alive. You have to listen to them, learn their character to please them. The dialogues between them are hilarious. I advice everyone to found them and read them over internet (as you can't hear them all in one play). At first glance the game is just another Bioware RPG - when you start to play it you will learn that it is not exactly that but something MUCH MORE.… Expand
  67. Isphiris
    Jan 24, 2010
    10
    The best modern RPG I ever played ! Many possibilities, complete story and background, each action count in your quest ... what else? Congratulation to Bioware for this wonderfull game.
  68. EricG
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    DA:O is another great game created by Bioware. The game is rather difficult in the start but as u get use to the tactics and spells it starts to get easier, but once it gets too easy jack the difficulty up and u get back to the challenges u faced back in the beginning. The graphics may not be too great, but the dialogue, gameplay, and storyline make this game a must get for those who love DA:O is another great game created by Bioware. The game is rather difficult in the start but as u get use to the tactics and spells it starts to get easier, but once it gets too easy jack the difficulty up and u get back to the challenges u faced back in the beginning. The graphics may not be too great, but the dialogue, gameplay, and storyline make this game a must get for those who love to play RPGs.… Expand
  69. TimothyK
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    This game will suck you in and will not let go. It's the kind of game that gets more and more deeper as you go on. At first you are presented with a rather small collection of things to do. The game looks simple enough. But then you start finding things, talking to your party members, exploring new lands, and discovering rare artifacts. There is so much to do in this game. IT will This game will suck you in and will not let go. It's the kind of game that gets more and more deeper as you go on. At first you are presented with a rather small collection of things to do. The game looks simple enough. But then you start finding things, talking to your party members, exploring new lands, and discovering rare artifacts. There is so much to do in this game. IT will not leave you wanting for more. My biggest gripe is the lack of voiceacting for the main character. This was a welcome feature in Mass Effect that was missing in Dragon Age. I can see why they didn't add it. The rest of the voiceacting is phenomenal. Fantastic game. Must-have. I cannot praise it enough.… Expand
  70. AndrewQ
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    This game is getting high scores for a reason. It is revolutionary in its class system, and improves upon previous bioware combat systems in its new Eclipse engine. The graphics, although not top notch, are detailed, and subtly add much to the world that is Dragon Age: Origins. While your character is silent, there is a great opportunity to develop your main character, as well as others. This game is getting high scores for a reason. It is revolutionary in its class system, and improves upon previous bioware combat systems in its new Eclipse engine. The graphics, although not top notch, are detailed, and subtly add much to the world that is Dragon Age: Origins. While your character is silent, there is a great opportunity to develop your main character, as well as others. Your choices have many unseen consequences, which is quite possibly my favorite part of the whole game. Sometimes doing what is right, or what you think is right, will make a character you really like (in my case, Allistair) will dislike it. You really have to work to keep all your characters happy, (which is something I have come to believe is actually impossible). This game should come with a huge recommendation for all RPG fans.… Expand
  71. Navarre
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Nearly perfect. I am immersed, totally engrossed, and having a lot of fun w/ this game. However, I would prefer a completely open world with no instancing and less pathing restrictions plus the ability to jump, etc. Clicking a location on a map and auto-traveling there takes away from the immersion. I much prefer Oblivion's take minus the insta-horse routes. They also need to add a Nearly perfect. I am immersed, totally engrossed, and having a lot of fun w/ this game. However, I would prefer a completely open world with no instancing and less pathing restrictions plus the ability to jump, etc. Clicking a location on a map and auto-traveling there takes away from the immersion. I much prefer Oblivion's take minus the insta-horse routes. They also need to add a Helmet toggle so you can wear a helmet and not see it on your characters. (cut scenes do this regardless of weather or not your characters are wearing helmets) All in all a mighty fine game... 9.5+ so I gave it a 10.… Expand
  72. AlF
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This game certainly has a lot going for it. Between the multiple starting points (Something which I have had a hard time finding in other RPGs), the awesome storyline, and superb work on the gameplay mechanics, I find this game to just be great. However, I will also freely admit that this game does have a few flaws, including some poor, outdated graphics, in particular the first This game certainly has a lot going for it. Between the multiple starting points (Something which I have had a hard time finding in other RPGs), the awesome storyline, and superb work on the gameplay mechanics, I find this game to just be great. However, I will also freely admit that this game does have a few flaws, including some poor, outdated graphics, in particular the first non-background area, and the lack of different types of weapons (I am excluding materials in this case), but then I am just nitpicking. This is a game for all those who miss the good old days of BG and NWN1. If your looking for a good old fashioned turn-based RPG, this is the game for you.… Expand
  73. LueDine
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    The story is pretty good, the graphics are nice to look at and overall the game is pretty darn entertaining, infact, I'd say it is almost as good as baldurs gate 2 wich clearly is one of the best story RPGs ever. Clearly a 9 altho the DLCs doesnt belong on the PC, and definitly not when released on the same day as the game is released..
  74. BoBek
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    This is some crazy shit! You'll need two lives to play this game full and twice, or even more times. Graphic is shitty but - Man! Im playing this about 27 hours and its like 23%!!!!!!!11one The biggest and only for hardcores RRPG
  75. Markusf
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    need a little more options in conversation, more freedom, its too much main story driven, but the game is very good, skills could have gained a little more working too...
  76. BradH
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    Im on my first charachter. Started on hard mode and have made it to level 12 ( out of 16 levels?) but not wwithout getting completely schooled by the tougher charachters. You cannot let your guard down. I stop to read every scrap of storyline and it is very interesting indeed. The information that you get from readin the story will help your results. They accomplished to take a tired Im on my first charachter. Started on hard mode and have made it to level 12 ( out of 16 levels?) but not wwithout getting completely schooled by the tougher charachters. You cannot let your guard down. I stop to read every scrap of storyline and it is very interesting indeed. The information that you get from readin the story will help your results. They accomplished to take a tired genre and make it amazing. Hats off to the creative team. Also very few bugs imho.… Expand
  77. sam
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    Dragon Age Origins captures the audience with a compelling storyline that triggers the emotions. A combat strategy that puts players in full control and rewards attention to detail. Electronic Arts and Bioware show their experience with one of the best RPG's of the decade!
  78. Rofudoxs
    Nov 17, 2009
    10
    This game is the best SPRPG i have played yet. I enjoy every single detail about it and i hope there will be so much more to come from this world. Could keep playing for months at a time without a break
  79. Feanon
    Nov 17, 2009
    8
    I gave it 8 because the graphics are split. The characters are amazing and realistic. the towns look great and your enemies very scary. but there are many textures what are even worse than anything i`ve seen. The Gameplay is very good and remembers to good old times, where playing was a pleasure, and no game had bugs. it's just great playing your character throw the levels and I gave it 8 because the graphics are split. The characters are amazing and realistic. the towns look great and your enemies very scary. but there are many textures what are even worse than anything i`ve seen. The Gameplay is very good and remembers to good old times, where playing was a pleasure, and no game had bugs. it's just great playing your character throw the levels and killing enemies with your group. all the party members have their own character and behaves different. it is very important what you say, if you don't wanna loose your group members. after a few hours you like or dislike the members of your group with or even without wanting it. you just cannot do anything against it. The story is very nice telled, with many ingame sequences. you can play more than 70 hours without any problem, and it is never boring. also playing it again is atractive because of the character typical first hours of playing. the hardware you need for it, is not much. i can play it on a 2 year old computer at highest settings. i've got an interl core 2 duo with 2x 2,66GB a gee force 8800 GTS an 2 G ram. all in al, the game is interesting and great. only some textures are bad, and some other little things like the realistic enviroment: many characters are just staying in any cornder, not moveing. but the rest is just great so to cut a short story long:8/10… Expand
  80. MikeP
    Nov 27, 2009
    10
    By far the best game I have played the last 5 Years (and believe me, I have played ALOT of games)! From the first second on a breath taking epic game. Don't miss this masterpiece. Thank you Bioware!
  81. DaveR
    Nov 6, 2009
    9
    Excellent humour, made me laugh out loud a few times, and some genuinly enthralling starting settings. Very well polished and easy to navigate, use friendly UI...blown away by this when comparing it to the numb boredom of mass effect's beginning.
  82. Rottencore
    Nov 9, 2009
    9
    I am so blinded by love that it is hard for me to even read a bad review. Teletext Gamecentral's opinion of 'Weak Graphics' is absolutely laughable, World of Warcraft has weak graphics and it is huge. If you play a game for graphics, go play Crisis. This is a game for fans of this genre.
  83. ColinVD
    Dec 15, 2009
    9
    I think it was a very enjoyable experience. The story was interesting, I found myself talking to the NPCs to learn their back stories. I was a very big fan of the old Black Isle games, and replayed them often. I suppose I am a but of a fan boy, but I like the game a lot. It is just the DLC right at the release kind of chaps my cheeks a bit.
  84. PavelZ
    Dec 18, 2009
    10
    For me RPG of decade, possible best then BG2. I can't regret every single minute spend playing this masterpeice :D
  85. DonC
    Dec 18, 2009
    10
    Just stunning. What else can I say? Having played RPGs since the release of Eye of the Beholder, it is really staggering how far the genre has come. Give this one an hour of your time and see how it sticks with you... and suddenly your week has disappeared, spent exploring every nook and cranny of the game world. Worth every penny of the asking price, just wow.
  86. MasonA
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    I would have gone with a 9.5 on this and you round up right? This is a phenomenal game. I just recently beat it and it is among my favorite games off all time, only better games were morrowind and oblivion. The environment is breathtaking and absolutely captivating. I loved every second I played this game.
  87. JonathanM
    Dec 29, 2009
    9
    Absolutely lovely game, I love the choices in most conversations, I love the companions and the dialouge between them on your travels and the story of course buuuut when I started playing the game for the first time I was horribly bored and would probably have quit if I hadn't been so excited for it. After 1-3 hours or so I started enjoying myself and eventualy had awful lot and the Absolutely lovely game, I love the choices in most conversations, I love the companions and the dialouge between them on your travels and the story of course buuuut when I started playing the game for the first time I was horribly bored and would probably have quit if I hadn't been so excited for it. After 1-3 hours or so I started enjoying myself and eventualy had awful lot and the beginnings also became fun. The story and gameplay is great for the most part, even tho the difficulty curve felt wrecked at some parts. This game should absolutely not be rated by anyone who hasn't spent atleast 10 hours playing it.… Expand
  88. Adam
    Dec 9, 2009
    9
    Other than an fps issue for me this was by far the best RPG I've ever played. All I have to say is this, if the score is below a 6, then the player either sucked at the game, or he or she REALLY sucked. The customization of play styles is enough to make replay ability very high even if you jsut go straight through the game. I don't believe you can find a game with a longer or Other than an fps issue for me this was by far the best RPG I've ever played. All I have to say is this, if the score is below a 6, then the player either sucked at the game, or he or she REALLY sucked. The customization of play styles is enough to make replay ability very high even if you jsut go straight through the game. I don't believe you can find a game with a longer or more in depth single-player mode. The lore could fill a book and the history is so well layed out in your player's codex that I would read every little scrap I got. The voice acting was great in every aspect, the expressions could have been better though.Buy this game, it is worth the fifty dollars for the 100 hours of gameplay.… Expand
  89. JoelC
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Great game and i am hardly through it! i laugh reading some of the user reviews here like complaining about the autosave system and how they fail at the simple process of claiming the DLC's. Pay no heed to them, this IS a good game!
  90. DennisB
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    If you like RPG's buy it! This game is just awesome. At the beginning, i wasn't sure if i should play this game, but the story and atmosphere was that great that i couldn't stop playing this!
  91. KevinH
    Nov 15, 2009
    9
    It's true there are very few boundaries broken, and the persistent gore is a little silly (but you can turn it off) But it is HUGE - and - polished, there are only a very few glitches in well over 80 hours gameplay. Most of all, nearly all of that 80 hours is a lot of fun, there's not much "filler" (except perhaps the sloth demon level, it's several hours in a blurred It's true there are very few boundaries broken, and the persistent gore is a little silly (but you can turn it off) But it is HUGE - and - polished, there are only a very few glitches in well over 80 hours gameplay. Most of all, nearly all of that 80 hours is a lot of fun, there's not much "filler" (except perhaps the sloth demon level, it's several hours in a blurred "dreamscape", which is a little tedious and is excesively hard on the eye, it almost make me begrduge scoring it a 9) There are only a couple of minor frustrating moments, and in the age of google these are only fleeting. A truly impressive achievement - I hope the DLC lives up to the original game !… Expand
  92. PeterO
    Nov 17, 2009
    9
    The best experience I've had all year. After months and months of living solely off of Fallout 3 DLC this game quenched my thirst for a good long game. I'm sick of 8 hour shooters and a good 40 hour + RPG came down the tubes and saved me.
  93. RichardN
    Nov 22, 2009
    9
    This game is simply amazing, quests, combat system, story, voice acting, items, graphics are very well done. The only reason why I don't give this game a 10 is because of the few minors glitches that can happen but it is really worth buying, one of the best RPG experience you'll ever have so far in my opinion!
  94. StephenM
    Dec 23, 2009
    8
    Definitely has flaws but what a great spiritual sucessor to Baldur's Gate 2. Wow just give it a chance. Even better than Fallout 3 (great game) in my opinion. It will be interesting to see where the mod community takes this.
  95. Xgrubbs
    Aug 26, 2010
    8
    Great, great game i have nearly nothing bad to say about it. I enjoyed this game from beginning to end but then again i value storyline over everything else and with all the DLC and the expansion i loved this game. haven't enjoyed a game this much since Diablo 2 first came out. Only bad thing is the combat system would prefer to just play myself instead of pausing every 3 seconds to tellGreat, great game i have nearly nothing bad to say about it. I enjoyed this game from beginning to end but then again i value storyline over everything else and with all the DLC and the expansion i loved this game. haven't enjoyed a game this much since Diablo 2 first came out. Only bad thing is the combat system would prefer to just play myself instead of pausing every 3 seconds to tell my team what to do (tactics if used correctly help but lets be honest you still had to pause multiple times to figure out wtf to do). I forgive the combat system however and simply state dragon age 2 here i come.… Expand
  96. Victorcs
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    This game is not only the best RPG, but for me the best game of the last generation of games/consoles. It has brilliant story and fantastically well-built characters, and an excellent gameplay as well. Bioware should have done better with its sequels though, Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition don't even come closer to their predecessor.
  97. auberonh
    Aug 25, 2011
    8
    This is the game that introduced me to the RPG and BioWare, which is now my favorite genre and developer. The graphics could use some work, and I don't like many of the character designs, but the world-building, writing, voice acting, and music are all top notch, and came together in an epic story.
  98. JackDanielz79
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    One of the best. Even 6 six years after release, I've have much fun playing it again and i'm still finding new stuff. Emotionnaly involving, this is how you make a game!
  99. alanbessa
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece.

    I'll never play a RPG like this ever again, the best in this genre.
  100. chronoT
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    DAO is overall an awesome third-person RPG that has a great story and nice graphics with the right PC. The voice acting is very well done, although I still wish that your character talked as well. The game opens up in the beginning so you have options on where to go first and what you want to accomplish. The dungeons are large, well-made, and fun. To this day this game is definitelyDAO is overall an awesome third-person RPG that has a great story and nice graphics with the right PC. The voice acting is very well done, although I still wish that your character talked as well. The game opens up in the beginning so you have options on where to go first and what you want to accomplish. The dungeons are large, well-made, and fun. To this day this game is definitely worth playing on the PC if you haven't already.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PC Game of 2009
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
4
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. Gameplayer Sweden
    100
    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.
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  2. PC Gamer
    92
    An outstanding story-driven RPG with fantastic writing, RPG depth and tough tactical combat. It's BioWare's best RPG since Baldur's Gate 2. [Holiday 2009, p.38]
  3. GamingXP
    92
    Dragon Age Origins will keep you in front of your computer for hours! Graphics, sounds and the controls couldn’t be much better!
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