Dragon Age: Origins

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  1. Realnoobman
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Excellent roleplay dynamics in a fascinating fantasy world with highly good written lore and atmosphere. You can experience a Deep immersion in an enormous game in which the lives of tour team's characters and the fate of the world depend on your choices. Best One of the Dragon Age antology. Must have if you like Classic RPG games.
  2. D45T4N
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The best game made by BioWare, and it has mods support. Whenever you feel like new games are lacking depth and variability, just launch DA:O to understand that you are right.
  3. Kryggird
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite fantasy RPGs, dark fantasy atmosphere and nice plot with many interesting side quests. Followers who not only make up a good company on this difficult journey, but also significantly influence the story itself. The abundance of various choices and decisions that you have to face make this game as interesting in the next walkthroughs as for the first time. I’ve completedOne of my favorite fantasy RPGs, dark fantasy atmosphere and nice plot with many interesting side quests. Followers who not only make up a good company on this difficult journey, but also significantly influence the story itself. The abundance of various choices and decisions that you have to face make this game as interesting in the next walkthroughs as for the first time. I’ve completed the game on all classes on Nightmare difficulty, went through all the addons and unlocked all the achievements, but even this does not stop the desire to plunge into this wonderful world again.… Expand
  4. DragonEffect4
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This is IMO one of the best classic RPGs to play today. I am NO good at the type of action mechanics and team building (FPS is what I mainly play). But the story is and universe is such a fantastic aspect that pushed me through to keep playing and learning.
  5. Alexsiy
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Simply my favorite computer game, what may be questioned only by existence of Witcher 3.
  6. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Story and lore is really good.
    Gameplay is good for its time.
    Graphics are ok.
  7. 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.
  8. Bottlecaps
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    Dragon age is a game series iv come to love over the years , but getting through origins is a slog at the worst of times and an outdated but fun mess at the best.

    Story: it is quite easy to get into the story of dragon age , a blight is coming when demons gain enough people confidence and a dragon to attempt to take over the surface world you ( who ever you chose to be i was a rouge    Dragon age is a game series iv come to love over the years , but getting through origins is a slog at the worst of times and an outdated but fun mess at the best.

    Story: it is quite easy to get into the story of dragon age , a blight is coming when demons gain enough people confidence and a dragon to attempt to take over the surface world you ( who ever you chose to be i was a rouge female elf for this playthrough) are recruited by duncan a senior grey warden into their ranks. along with 3 others who die in the joining. now you go off to fight the blight. excel everything goes wrong , the king and duncan die , there is a traitor in the king's court , you were blamed for the betrayal and are now being hunted but also the blight was not felled and its threat still looms over ferelden. it throws so much at you at once but i'll be damned if it isn't exhilarating every choice you make from now on matters to the whole country and much later the world
    Story: 9/10

    World building: as this is the first dragon age game it has to set the groundwork for the world i dont think origins is as good as 2 or inquisition but it does its best , qunari are understated as hell in this game not having horns and are instead just big people, each follower has to do with different parts of the lore , alister is a former templar and grey warden , morrigan and a apostate , wayne from the circle. ect ect , while you are getting to know your companions you get to know the world and that makes it easy to like the world. i like the idea of the blight and how its enough every time to get humanity to stop fighting( mostly) and fight it , magic is something feared but also something someone is born with not sought after making there a fear for mages outside of the circle as teh are connected to the underworld by magic. even the religion is plausible
    World building: 8.5/10

    Graphics: this game came out in 2009 but this game looks older than that feels older than that. focus was put into the story and world sure. in terms of graphics this game has aged like milk . textures are muddy and get lost in themselves , faces are awkward and so are animations , character designs are saved entirely by the art direction , why does blood have o go everywhere on the character models ?
    Graphics: 3/10

    Gameplay: dragon age origins doesn't know what it wants to be ? is it a tactical turn based rpg ? no but it has alot of elements of it. is it an over the shoulder 3rd person action rpg ? no but i think it wanted to be ? the game play is very confused and is stuck between 2 conflicting gameplay styles. not even to do with the rpg mechanics but what level of soom you play at , and depending on the difficulty what type of game this is , easy mode is hard and hard is also hard because you have to play them entirely different. also the events of the story are misleading and you end up at a later part if you follow it past redcliff the first time you are there so it gets frustrating. the actual mechanics are slow , chunky , tedious and somewhat boring. combat is the least fun thing in this game and you do so much of it down long corridor like dungeons that never end
    Gameplay 2/10

    Sound design : actually for all the flak i'm giving this game the voice acting is pretty good , every companion character is interesting and distinct but also likeable and flawed and every performance gets that. the music is great and very fitting , sound effects are obnoxious at times but they aren't just stock sound effects like most games from this era use ( Glares at black ops 1 )
    Sound design: 8/10

    9+8.5+3+2+8=30.5
    30.55= 6.1/10

    every time i start this game i think wow this is gonna be great and by the end i feel like iv been through hell and hate the game because my mind has numbed but the story and characters keep me slogging through. it's not a bad game it's just most of it has aged like cheese outside the fridge    … Expand
  9. shadow326
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    My first RPG) still playing it in 2020) Best story and characters) grey warden is forever in our hearts, it's a pity that he was not in the next games in the series
  10. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game with amazing story and characters. Leliana was great! Definitely one of the best RPGs that I have ever played. Still waiting for the Bioware comeback!!
  11. Bloodiz
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Великолепная игра, особенно на момент её выхода в 2009 году, да и состарилась она на самом деле очень даже хорошо, в том смысле что и сейчас в неё можно более чем комфортно играть, особенно если накатить парочку графических или геймплейных модификаций, которых в свою очередь очень даже хорошее количество.
    Жаль что в последующих частях всё становилось только хуже и хуже.    Великолепная игра, особенно на момент её выхода в 2009 году, да и состарилась она на самом деле очень даже хорошо, в том смысле что и сейчас в неё можно более чем комфортно играть, особенно если накатить парочку графических или геймплейных модификаций, которых в свою очередь очень даже хорошее количество.
    Жаль что в последующих частях всё становилось только хуже и хуже.
  12. Prometheus1241
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Classic of CRPGs!

    Dragon Age:Origins( i will call it just DAO) is the fantasy RPG game from Bioware and, in my opinion, their best game. This game has wonderful plot, perhaps, one of the best in the fantasy games, amazing characters( especially companions) and side quests. Is not it all that good RPG needs? Well, it also has good battle system, big lore and a lot of twists.    Classic of CRPGs!

    Dragon Age:Origins( i will call it just DAO) is the fantasy RPG game from Bioware and, in my opinion, their best game.

    This game has wonderful plot, perhaps, one of the best in the fantasy games, amazing characters( especially companions) and side quests.

    Is not it all that good RPG needs?

    Well, it also has good battle system, big lore and a lot of twists.

    So, surely this game is easily 10/10

    The only disadvantage is, as for me, ending. There could be much better and more ending, but well, it is good enough.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. kabskannar12
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    "The world's greatest role-playing game"

    There is no need for too many words or a deep examination. This game is the best role game in the world.

      Bioware is the most perfect game ever made. It is even more wonderful than the Mass Effect series.
  15. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Класний епічний сюжет, класні персонажі компаньйони, цікава рольова система, битви з тактичною паузою мені сподобались.
  16. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    The best RPG ever, amazing story and unlike most BioWare games the choices are deeper than 'good' or 'bad'. I wish I could erase my memory so I could play this game for the first time again.
  17. laertan
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Awesome story, deep lore, long and complex dialogues, unqiue companions with their own unqiue identity (personal quests, gifts, original reactions to events and so on), epic battles, great music, very good romances. Don't know what to NOT love in this game. If I had to find a dark spot on the sun, I'd say that inventory was to small.
  18. Topfpflanze
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    For me just the best RPG ever. The last and the most opulent work of Bioware before it got deconstructed. NPCs you can interact with, and party characters who have exactly that: Character. It depends on how you play it, it ranges from very easy to nearly unbeatable. A story line that you will keep in your memory.
  19. Luccio26
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Story: 3/3
    One of the first Bioware games I sunk my teeth into. This is still to this date one of the biggest time sinks I've put into a game. 4 play throughs all unique and all came out with very different endings. The dialogue felt meaningful all the way through. You know the story is good when you're more excited about the scenes in between combat than the actual combat. You will need    Story: 3/3
    One of the first Bioware games I sunk my teeth into. This is still to this date one of the biggest time sinks I've put into a game. 4 play throughs all unique and all came out with very different endings. The dialogue felt meaningful all the way through. You know the story is good when you're more excited about the scenes in between combat than the actual combat. You will need to do a lot of reading as your character doesn't speak so just a heads up. However you won't be dissapointed. I would highly recommend a play through as a mage as the circle of magi storyline is one of the most memorable. Its ability to transport you into its world is second to none.
    Gameplay: 2.5/3
    Remembering this game was first released in 2009 so the combat is very dated however going on my experience with the game I quite enjoyed matching up combos with my party. The party system felt nice and clean and the synergy between your party was noticeable if you had a elf and a dwarf in the same party, they would not get along and you would have to work around certain situations. Small detail, but sometimes they are just as important. The mage felt the most fun to play. The melee classes left a little to be desired as thr clunkiness became apparent however remembering if you go and play this game today, you will definately not enjoy the combat. Great customization, and lots of collectables to help flesh out the lore outside of dialogue.
    Sound: 2/2
    Meaty sword sounds, and bludgeoning of maces. Bow slings and fantastic sounds of horns and drums in battle. Voice acting is fantastic aswell.
    Art Design 2/2
    For the time this game was fantastic. Blood splatters after battle, plenty of diverse locations and they nail the medieval landscape and battlefields.

    For those who like a good story, and aren't afraid to do a lot of reading, the payout of this game is huge. Over 100 hours of game play. With so many play throughs. 9.5/10    … Expand
  20. Panixxo00
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Adoro questo capitolo di questa fantastica saga, spero in un futuro Dragon Age molto più simile a origins
  21. PHDIKOULAS
    Jan 20, 2020
    6
    I see many putting 10 on this game.If this is a 10 what would baldurs gate 2 be?or planescape torment?150?

    Anyway, review is for the ultimate edition of the game,and dosent have spoilers.it has many dlcs which i thought were in game but they are played on their own,they arent in the main game so i cant comment on them. You can play them separately Although its a mediocre game it    I see many putting 10 on this game.If this is a 10 what would baldurs gate 2 be?or planescape torment?150?

    Anyway, review is for the ultimate edition of the game,and dosent have spoilers.it has many dlcs which i thought were in game but they are played on their own,they arent in the main game so i cant comment on them. You can play them separately

    Although its a mediocre game it shows why bioware was once the best rpg maker. You can see that old bioware here and there. The story is great, The characters are well fleshed out and you actually care about them,all of them have their personal stories and the main story itself is gripping with many twists here and there. In this game you actions have consequences.

    The only absolute crap part is the moral grey area which many rpgs try to incorporate in their games and fail miserably,this game is no exception.

    That said the game has quite a few flaws but they dont ruin totally the whole game experience(eg the journal that dosent say where you must go among other things).

    Tldr if you find this game for 20 bucks get it,great story but a game with many flaws.    … Expand
  22. Patrick73
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Dragon Age: Origins è la sublimazione dei videogiochi di ruolo di stampo occidentale. Un gameplay tattico e complesso unito ad una storia coinvolgente e una scelta di dialoghi senza pari lo elevano ad uno dei migliori titoli nella storia del medium videoludico. Semplicemente un Must-play.
  23. Mendax89
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    The last great game from Bioware.
    Everything is amazing, lots of contente.
    You can't go wrong with this one.
    A must play.
  24. 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
  25. LordDecky
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best RPGs ever, with an emotional story, complex and detailed world, memorable and interesting characters9
  26. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    6
    Somehow this game was an average for me. All other Bioware games was amazing but this one (and sequel) was forgettable and overall ok.
  27. AndreAlexandr
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    The game that brought me back to videogames from my dark days...

    Shouldn't be the most graphically stunning or have the better mechanics, but the world where it happens, its lore, storytelling and the greatness of go from a "no one" that lost everything to become a hero... Theres no words to explain the feel of be rewarded this way! The only thing you know when playing Dragon Age is    The game that brought me back to videogames from my dark days...

    Shouldn't be the most graphically stunning or have the better mechanics, but the world where it happens, its lore, storytelling and the greatness of go from a "no one" that lost everything to become a hero... Theres no words to explain the feel of be rewarded this way!

    The only thing you know when playing Dragon Age is that you'll need to take your time and, most times, abuse the pause button to figure the best position and tactics for your team, otherwise, you'll be slaughtered by the not so friendly game difficulty.

    This being said, just pick your favourite class, choose a background and go kill some darkspawns, making the plot evolve in the way you are most comfy through lots of different dialogue lines that can change the route you are traveling.    … Expand
  28. LaDix
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, this was not the first dragon age game I played, I stated with DA:I, and now I can kinda of see why people say this is the best of them all.

    Good things: - The Story, **** amazing, there is so much things you can say and do to make a in-pact on the game. - Talent tree, big and thought out, and the specializations is cool. - The world is so DEEP - The characters is    Amazing game, this was not the first dragon age game I played, I stated with DA:I, and now I can kinda of see why people say this is the best of them all.

    Good things:
    - The Story, **** amazing, there is so much things you can say and do to make a in-pact on the game.
    - Talent tree, big and thought out, and the specializations is cool.
    - The world is so DEEP
    - The characters is actually interesting
    - What you chose to say in the convention, is actually is what you say, sins your C is stum.

    Bad ****
    - Orzammar and Deeps road, hate that place, way to big and boring IMO.
    - To few romance options.
    - My game crashed alot with was kinda annoying.
    - The armor is **** boring but realistic, but I do wish there was more cool/sexy/special looking armor.

    But all the bad things, is just small personal things I have about the game.    … Expand
  29. BigcatAlicia
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Good character design and well-presented story. Even after all these years, it's still one of my favourite rpg game. I love this game.
  30. BreezyEzy
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Completed this game several times. The best game that will remain in my memory forever.
  31. SilverOrlov
    Sep 22, 2019
    8
    On the one hand, this is a very cool game for its time. Strong history, interesting main and side branches of quests. There are a lot of funny jokes and situations with partners, of which there are many, and from them you can make up a very diverse group for any taste. A big plus for the fact that they all gain experience even if not in a group, unlike some other games, which was veryOn the one hand, this is a very cool game for its time. Strong history, interesting main and side branches of quests. There are a lot of funny jokes and situations with partners, of which there are many, and from them you can make up a very diverse group for any taste. A big plus for the fact that they all gain experience even if not in a group, unlike some other games, which was very enraging.
    Very interesting system of abilities and skills.
    ...
    But on the other hand, the game has some very bad qualities: It’s just disgusting physics of damage (you can run away from the enemy’s kick to the other end of the corridor, but if he starts to bring a sword over his head, you will get that damn damage from him). It is disgusting and very enraging when you are obliged to take damage stupidly because of the curvature of the game... This game is a bum. It doesn’t matter whom you killed, a boss, a super-boss, an important character, or opened a super secret chest - there will be a couple of coins and some trash. The entire game, except for the add-ons, infuriated the extremely meager loot of the game. You can even walk around with some ultra puzzle(go on one rnd of location do something -> go to another end of location -> go...) and in the end of that quest recieve just one damn ring with useless one characteristicks. What?!
    But most of all... the most disgusting for me was the bug in the "Awakening" when all the things of my main character were gone. Just gone! After so many years, when there are so many text about so many bugs, and some severe bugs, they didn't fix it at all, but gave more new games. WTF?    … Expand
  32. Cocaine
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Perfect RPG for me. This game don't need any words. if you like rpg you must play it.
  33. Pardoow
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Diverse game from start to finish, not a single thing feels boring in the bigger scheme of it, not the stories, whichever you’d pick, not the gameplay, that could change for each run. Hours and hours of playing that I don’t regret spending
  34. ferelden
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Literalmente este es mi juego favorito, un rpg clásico de la verdadera Bioware, recomendado 100%.
  35. D3nnerKeys
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Dragon Age: Origins has a huge and powerful story, and demands that you as a player had to drown yourself into the game, good fighting and multiple choices that influences everything, is perfect.
  36. TaijitheBard
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Every person has a special game in their heart, that changed their whole life. A game that you want to play for the rest of your life. A game that you want to learn every aspect of its lore. For many of people, that game is a Baldur's Gate game, an Elder Scrolls game, or a The Witcher game. For me, that game is Dragon Age: Origins.

    This game is the best RPG game I've ever played. Not    Every person has a special game in their heart, that changed their whole life. A game that you want to play for the rest of your life. A game that you want to learn every aspect of its lore. For many of people, that game is a Baldur's Gate game, an Elder Scrolls game, or a The Witcher game. For me, that game is Dragon Age: Origins.

    This game is the best RPG game I've ever played. Not because it has some deep combat mechanics or something, but because this game had a soul.

    Today, even newer Assassin's Creed games are considered as "RPG." But they're not. This is what a true RPG is. Every choice you make somehow affects the world. You feel like you can change everything in the game. It's been 11 years since the game released, but people still discover new things about it.

    Story

    Story is a simple story that you can expect from a BioWare game. You're the last person of a faction called Grey Wardens, heroes that sacrifice themselves against the greater evil. You need to stop the darkspawn that wants to conquer the Ferelden, and eventually, the whole world. There's nothing special about the story. Except, it feels special. There are many divided storylines throughout the game and every one of them is perfectly written. Not just they're perfectly written, you can change every aspect of that storylines. You ever played a RPG game and said "Hey, my character would say xxx, why there are no dialogue options for that?" Well, you won't say that in Dragon Age: Origins. You didn't like the quest that involves you to kill some werewolves? Go side with werewolves and kill the quest givers. You don't want to kill either side? Make them make peace with each other. Or just go and kill werewolves. Game offers every option for you.

    Characters

    This is, I think, the strongest aspect of the Dragon Age: Origins. You venture many adventures with couple of companions of your choice. There are 8 (+1 secret companion) possible companions in the base game, (in which, you can romance with four of them) and they're all unique characters. They all have perfectly written backstories with personal companion quests. You can talk many things with them. Not some boring dialogues like many other RPG's has, they're really well-written and you wish to talk to them more. You feel bad when they're upset. You feel good when they're happy. You give them gifts to make them happy. They really became your family.

    Gameplay

    If you're into real time combat games like Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale or Planescape: Torment, you will like the gameplay of this game. There's a deep tactical screen that allow you to make many tactics for you and your companions. This game is very hard, (even on the easy difficulty) if you don't play smartly. You must think wisely to choose from many classes and specializations to create a synergistic team. And it is so satisfying when you see the tactics you spend so many time to prepare perform perfectly.

    Only negative thing about the gameplay is probably the variety of enemy types. Halfway in the game, you see nearly all the enemy types, and you fight with them rest of the game.

    Setting

    Dragon Age takes place in a dark, gloomy, grim, high-fantasy world. I know I've used the words "well-written" or "perfectly-written" so much, but there're no other words to describe this beautiful setting. You can easily tell that developers are building this world for many years to make one of the most detailed lore of video game history. Pages of codex, lore, history... You're not obligatory to read them as the game tells everything in dialogues, but they sure does add a flavor to game.

    Soundtrack

    There's nothing to say about it. Inon Zur is always killing it. Still listening the OST, even to this day.

    Overall, as the BioWare says, this is the perfect successor of the Baldur's Gate series. 10/10.    … Expand
  37. Legitplayer
    Aug 2, 2019
    7
    didnt know It was a isometric game with boring combat bought it without looking much into it because of being cheap.
    but surprisingly It has AAA quality cutscenes,dialogues that still hold up to this day interesting companion concept 7/10 worth to play
  38. LordFarquad
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    This game is very cool! I could not tear myself away from her. Cool story, great atmosphere, realistic boevka, memorable characters, and tk.d. 10 out of 10.
  39. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    7
    If Bioware wanted to make a game that had both a great story and great gameplay that required strategy, they should've just made this turn-based...
  40. GarethB
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    An amazing RPG with excellent characters and world building, where you get to choose your path, outcomes, combat style and appearance. I wish Bioware still made games like this.... theres a market for someone out there for games like this.
  41. Daggerrim
    Mar 27, 2019
    5
    This RPG is overrated. It's not a bad game it's just not as good as everyone says. DA2 and DA:I are much better and even though some might not agree with me on that point this game is still just mediocre.
  42. Flex1988
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Hands down one of the best RPG`s I have ever played. The characters are well written and relatable. The story is gripping and emotional from beginning to end, however the beginning (1st hour) can be considered slow. Seeing how you can get the full game for very little money nowadays the value here is stunning. The base game is a solid 10/10 and warrens many playthroughs, exploringHands down one of the best RPG`s I have ever played. The characters are well written and relatable. The story is gripping and emotional from beginning to end, however the beginning (1st hour) can be considered slow. Seeing how you can get the full game for very little money nowadays the value here is stunning. The base game is a solid 10/10 and warrens many playthroughs, exploring different paths. The story and soundtrack are still present in my memory years later. The expansions however are a mixed bag.… Expand
  43. Ensaabahnur
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Great game, a good spiritual successor to the baldurs gate and neverwinter nights series. Great story and great characters!
  44. TheHosdadal
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Бесспорно шедевр в своем жанре - 10/10.

    P. S. - Дружелюбие можно изобразить. А вот с умом, к сожалению, такой фокус не пройдет. (c)
  45. Tilt1k
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    One of the RPG-s closest to my heart. Some of the best companions ever-seen like Alistair or Zevran. Some good-quality jokes. Only thing that separates this game from score 10 is sometimes a lot of enemies in the end-game when combat can become repetitive. Still a game with legends status.
  46. Tomle1202
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    Dragon Age: Origins is a deeply layered role-playing game that will stand out for years to come for its excellently written characters and epic adventure.
  47. Kale_Buts
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    This is a bit of a dated review but I just had to give this game a review. Dragon Age: Origins is a great RPG game with very interesting story writhing. You can play as 3 diffrent races and every race has 2 different story backgrounds which all have interesting impacts on the story and the way the NPC react to you.

    This game has set a high standard to what a RPG game should be,    This is a bit of a dated review but I just had to give this game a review. Dragon Age: Origins is a great RPG game with very interesting story writhing. You can play as 3 diffrent races and every race has 2 different story backgrounds which all have interesting impacts on the story and the way the NPC react to you.

    This game has set a high standard to what a RPG game should be, unfortunately no game has come close to the level of detail, story and team-based rpg system of this game.

    So be prepared to be dissapointed when you go play other games after you played this gem.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Graphics: 7/10    … Expand
  48. olto
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    This game it's best game of 2009, Very very hot gameplay, nise RPG moment's and many many....
    i liked and i play this game even now in 2019.
  49. Daermon
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Best game in the Dragon Age trilogy, and one of the best RPG in the world.
    Awesome and epic story, very great gameplay.
  50. Xerathar
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    This is what i would like to call the definition of an RPG. The amount of play-time to be had in this game is equal to all EA single player campaigns in the last 2 years combined . The characters are all interesting and unique , the only game i can think of that rivals Dragon Age Origins in this regard would be the Mass Effect trilogy. The game-play is exciting , complex , and completelyThis is what i would like to call the definition of an RPG. The amount of play-time to be had in this game is equal to all EA single player campaigns in the last 2 years combined . The characters are all interesting and unique , the only game i can think of that rivals Dragon Age Origins in this regard would be the Mass Effect trilogy. The game-play is exciting , complex , and completely shames the other button mashing RPGs out there .The sense of adventure and accomplishment in this game is unrivaled. Simply put , this game , at least for me , is what every RPG in this genre should aspire to be.… Expand
  51. Jquist47
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    I could write an entire essay on how incredibly good this game is and why it is my favorite game ever. I did actually experience this gem for the first time in 2017, so there is absolutely no nostalgia involved in this review. After finishing this game, I naturally decided to try the test version of DA:I and I can say I have almost never been so disappointed in my entire life. Dragon AgeI could write an entire essay on how incredibly good this game is and why it is my favorite game ever. I did actually experience this gem for the first time in 2017, so there is absolutely no nostalgia involved in this review. After finishing this game, I naturally decided to try the test version of DA:I and I can say I have almost never been so disappointed in my entire life. Dragon Age Origins is the only true Dragon Age game, the only true spiritual successor to the Baldurs Gate series.

    I am going to leave it short and simple however. This game is a masterpiece, playing through it was the best experience I have ever had in gaming. This is Bioware at it's best.    … Expand
  52. joe_g7
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Although the graphics and the combat might be a bit dated at this point, DA: Origins is still a fantastic game that every RPG fan should give a try.
  53. Justmygaming
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    A great game with unforgettable characters and a good story, though there are some slow and tedious parts of the game, it makes up for it in memorability and its broad range of player choices
  54. Diegochocho
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    Me parece abismal la cantidad de contenido que trae este juego, pero yo soy malísimo con los juegos de estrategias y por eso mismo en dificultad normal se me hizo difícil pasar por algunas partes del juego, pero reconozco que el juego tiene múltiples finales y te hace dar ganas de re jugarlo, lo único que le critico es el combate, pero por lo demás me parece un digno juego de RPG.
  55. Schism78
    Jul 23, 2018
    7
    A great rpg game, but quite improvable, you have no real decisions that affect the story but the good thing is that you do not need farming to finish it.
  56. Wivers
    Jul 14, 2018
    7
    The game would deserve a 9/10 or even a 10 if it wasn't plagued by technical issues, it has too many bugs and crashes too often, so -2. Such a shame. Though I wonder if it's not Origin's fault ?
    Bugs I had (vanilla version):
    -Got a cut-scene starting where it shouldn't have. Opened a door, cut-scene at a place where I wasn't near of, battle, I lost, quickload, opened the same door, no    The game would deserve a 9/10 or even a 10 if it wasn't plagued by technical issues, it has too many bugs and crashes too often, so -2. Such a shame. Though I wonder if it's not Origin's fault ?
    Bugs I had (vanilla version):
    -Got a cut-scene starting where it shouldn't have. Opened a door, cut-scene at a place where I wasn't near of, battle, I lost, quickload, opened the same door, no cut-scene I'm in a different room. (the cut-scene was supposed to happen like 5 min later)
    -MANY crashes, especially in Denerim, I eventually found a trick which was to first load a game where i wasn't in denerim (at the camp for example), then to load my latest saved game. If i tried to directly load a game at denerim it crashed 90% of the time.
    -got dialogue issues where the wrong lines were played (wasn't playing the english version, could only concern the french version.)
    -enemy stuck in the stairs
    -my character stuck in the last step of stairs (have to zoom in and out to unlock her)
    -during my final duel with Loghain Mac Tir, I realised that I just had to summon an animal and turn invisible and to win the fight: Loghain would not defend himself again the animal and has no way to found you once hidden.
    -many visual issues, people without bodies or with ever-changing clothes. Weird changing colors.

    French voice acting was mostly ok (except for children's voice which were terrible). The French voice for Oghren was EXCELLENT.

    Still loved the game. I feel like someone asked me to drive a Lamborghini, but the engine doesn't start 1/5 times, the heat-seat is on MELTING-ASS mod during summer and windows won't close during winter, and the speakers only play justin bieber all the time at full-volume ... so yeah, the car is great, it can go fast, sounds good, but the experience you get out of it is not so great.    … Expand
  57. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Лучшая RPG, которую я проходил. Игра идеальна во всём. 10 из 10!
  58. Thilijan
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    The world of Dragon Age is interesting albeit well known to anyone familiar with fantasy themes. Elves? Check! Dwarfs? Check! Orcs? Sort of check?! Dragons? Double check! The plot remains thin for quite a while and the player has to find out a lot about the lore by reading codex entries. The game gets better as it progresses. The combat is intriguing and, on the hardest difficulties, aThe world of Dragon Age is interesting albeit well known to anyone familiar with fantasy themes. Elves? Check! Dwarfs? Check! Orcs? Sort of check?! Dragons? Double check! The plot remains thin for quite a while and the player has to find out a lot about the lore by reading codex entries. The game gets better as it progresses. The combat is intriguing and, on the hardest difficulties, a real challenge for seasoned players. I thought the game was decent, but not as ground breaking as many have described it.… Expand
  59. Don_Perepihon
    May 31, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dragon Age является для меня одной из самых любимых серий игр, если не самой любимой. Нигде больше я не встречала такой ролевой составляющей. Там действительно выбор что-то значит. Когда ты приходишь в Орзаммар, Дагна просит тебя помочь отправится ей обучаться в Круг, обычный, казалось бы, сторонний квест, но, когда ты встречаешь девушку в Скайхолде в DAI и она рассказывает, как десять лет назад Серый Страж осуществил ее мечту, на душе становится теплее. И из таких мелочей состоит вся серия DA. Например, если ты устроил тройничок с Алистером и Изабеллой, он стал королем и на встречу в DA2 ты берешь девушку, они не воздерживаются от комментарием о той ночи. Зачастую в игре нет выбора между плохим и хорошим, как пример, выбор короля Орзаммара. Казалось бы, Харроумонт добрый и справедливый, но правитель из него никакой и дела пойдут ко дну, на другой чаше весов - Белен - тиран, убийца своих братьев и отца, но при этом всем он оказался достойным наследником.

    Игра не ведет игрока по протоптанной дорожке, вы можете вообще большую часть отряда не взять с собой или убить. Персонажи - это отдельный плюс. Зевран, Огрен, Морриган надолго запали в душу, хорошо прописанные герои со своими принципами, характерами и историями. Конечно, у каждого свои предпочтения, и лично я до глубины души ненавидела Алистера... но прочитав Украденный трон и Призыв, стало понятно, что все дело в наследственности...
    Вообще это можно вынести в отдельный минус. Не прочитав книги, страницы кодекса, тебе очень многое не понятно. Мотивы Логейна, история появления Алистера, откуда взялся Архитектор в DA: Awakening, влияние Флемет и так далее. Это все в игре не раскрывается, из-за чего в голове путаница. После прочтения книг Гейдера, Логейн уже не кажется тираном, что готов пожертвовать всем, даже дочерью, ради власти, начинаешь видеть человека с тяжелым прошлым, что на все готов ради своей страны, что боится повторения страшной войны с Орлеем прошлых лет...

    Также к минусам можно отнести сам геймплей. Уже на момент выхода, игра отставала технически, та же история, что и с первым Ведьмаком. Лично я прошла игру полностью пять раз, каждое прохождение было по 30-40 часов. Игру хочется перепроходить из-за вариативности выборов, но физически это делать крайне трудно. Пять раз проходить Остагар, Глубинные тропы, Бресилиан... Это просто пытка.

    Подводя итоги, хочется сказать, что несмотря на минусы, игра обязательна к ознакомлению, ибо, для меня, это эталон ролевых игр с персонажами, диалогами, прописанным миром и историей, игра, которую ты захочешь и будешь перепроходить.    … Expand
  60. Kire_92
    May 17, 2018
    9
    One of the best RPG’s I’ve ever played and I still return to it now and then.

    The story and world this game sets up is simply amazing. From how the game starts where you get to choose and play your own origin story to the way it ends is very enjoyable and the journey throughout the game is fantastic. It also has a lot of interesting and complex characters that join your party, though    One of the best RPG’s I’ve ever played and I still return to it now and then.

    The story and world this game sets up is simply amazing. From how the game starts where you get to choose and play your own origin story to the way it ends is very enjoyable and the journey throughout the game is fantastic. It also has a lot of interesting and complex characters that join your party, though some are much more interesting than others.

    I felt connected to the world and characters and took time to read every bit of lore and hear every story that I could. It had a very familiar approach to its world compared to many other western RPG’s but it’s very unique at the same time.

    The combat is also very fun in my opinion, though it’s not for everyone. I love strategy games and love the strategic approach this game has to combat. The only major complain I have in that area are the bosses. They are usually not harder they just take longer to kill, which is not much of a challenge, just time consuming.

    This game also offers a lot of content. There is a lot of quests to do and due to the fact that you make choices throughout the game it also offers a great deal of replayability.

    It simply put is a fun and interesting world with a great story and a lot of good content. An amazing game in my opinion!    … Expand
  61. Indian-Aristo
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    " The Dragon Age Origins Is Easily The Greatest R.P.G Of All Time ".

    * The Dragon Age Origin Is An Epic Dark Fantasy R.P.G . The Game First Of All Absolutely Nails In Atmosphere With Amazing Soundtracks That Compliments The Game And Enriches Game Play , There Are Songs Which Are Wonderful & Enchanting Leaves A Memorable impact . * What Make This Game Stand Out Its Story And    " The Dragon Age Origins Is Easily The Greatest R.P.G Of All Time ".

    * The Dragon Age Origin Is An Epic Dark Fantasy R.P.G . The Game First Of All Absolutely Nails In Atmosphere With Amazing Soundtracks That Compliments The Game And Enriches Game Play , There Are Songs Which Are Wonderful & Enchanting Leaves A Memorable impact .
    * What Make This Game Stand Out Its Story And Characters , The Writing In This Game Is Simply Brilliant The Story Is Deep With Conflicts & Moral Ambiguity True To Its Dark Fantasy Roots And Characters Are Simply " Legendary " Each Characters Are Dynamic And Have Amazing Personality Which Leaves An Impact On Both Game And Player . The Game Allows You To Engage With Characters You Can Influence Them , Add To Your Party And Get To Know Their Story, Each Have Their Own Quest You Can Embark, These Things Makes The Game More Enjoyable And Leaves Memorable Impact.
    *Like An R.P.G There Are Three Class Warrior , Rouge And Mage And Three Race Humans, Elf And Dwarves , Each Race You Choose Have Their Own Backstory That Leads To The Main Plot . Gameplay Is Simply Enjoyable , Its Not In Your Face Action Game Its Different ! Dragon Age Origin Gameplay Is Tactics Oriented You Use Party Members In Any Combination To Defeat Enemies , There Are Various Ways To Defeat Your Foes Combining Various Attacks And Defense Ranging From Mele , Ranged And Magic These Are Achieved By Leveling Up And Spending Points To Acquiring Skills And Talents . You Can Equip Various Armour's And Weapons So Does Your Party Members There Is No Class Based Restriction Which Is Great .

    * Dragon Age Origin Is True R.P.G Game Allows You Make Various Choice That Steers Gameplay Which Has Impact On Both Plot And Characters, Many Quest And Side Quest Are Solved By Choice You Make, Even Your Characters Would Response To Your Choices And They Change Their Attitude Based On Your Action, These Make The Story More Engaging And Interesting Each Choice You Make Has Consequence ,There Is Replay Value In Which You Can Find Various Consequence Choosing A Different Choice . Everything Thing Matters From The Race And Class You Choose Each And Everything Has Detail Impact To The World You Live And Characters You Meet These Are Things That Displays The Brilliant Writing That Enriches Story , Lore And Characters .

    * The Dragon Age is Truly A Unique Game It Earns “ Legendary Title “ Many Modern Games Still Now Have Problem Replicating What Dragon Age Achieves With Flying Colors Its Truly An Epic Game !.
    ( 100/100 )    … Expand
  62. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Классная вариативная RPG, от людей который еще не разбежались из BioWare.
  63. timmertams
    Mar 10, 2018
    8
    Hands down, still the best Dragon Age game to date, offering a great character creation with lots of different backgrounds to choose from, and some of the best dialogue options in a BioWare game. The gameplay hasn't aged very well, and might feel very clunky at times, but it was no deal breaker. Being a very story driven RPG, the setting and lore of the world makes you crave to know moreHands down, still the best Dragon Age game to date, offering a great character creation with lots of different backgrounds to choose from, and some of the best dialogue options in a BioWare game. The gameplay hasn't aged very well, and might feel very clunky at times, but it was no deal breaker. Being a very story driven RPG, the setting and lore of the world makes you crave to know more and explore.… Expand
  64. alanbessa
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece.

    I'll never play a RPG like this ever again, the best in this genre.
  65. theirrelephants
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    Great RPG. The mechanics for combat are a little unpolished and easily exploitable, which is the only thing aside from the writing (which could be a little bit better) that keeps it from being a ten.

    I beat this game over six times, and still managed to find a line or interesting thing I missed on each previous playthrough. Highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys rpgs. It's not as    Great RPG. The mechanics for combat are a little unpolished and easily exploitable, which is the only thing aside from the writing (which could be a little bit better) that keeps it from being a ten.

    I beat this game over six times, and still managed to find a line or interesting thing I missed on each previous playthrough. Highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys rpgs. It's not as good as Baldur's Gate 1 or 2, but it's a great example of how Bioware used to be a good company pre-DA2.

    Very high on comedy, the writing does have its serious moments - though they are far between one another. Pretty much every party member adds something to the group, even the DLC one. There are no boring main characters in this game. It has a cohesive if somewhat generic fantasy plot, but being generic is fine because it's so excellently well written, with very good background supporting lore - though you have to dig to find it.

    This is one of those games that helped define the "choices matter" RPG genre. Don't miss out on it.    … Expand
  66. Elizondo
    Feb 9, 2018
    4
    I can't understand how this game is so overrated. Crowded with glitches, horrible interface, poor performance, stupid AI, incomprehensible peaks and valleys in the difficulty level, a game camera that makes your life impossible, inexplicable FPS drops at some areas... the list of deficiencies seem to be endless. Honestly, it is like no one tested this game.
    And how about the story? In one    I can't understand how this game is so overrated. Crowded with glitches, horrible interface, poor performance, stupid AI, incomprehensible peaks and valleys in the difficulty level, a game camera that makes your life impossible, inexplicable FPS drops at some areas... the list of deficiencies seem to be endless. Honestly, it is like no one tested this game.
    And how about the story? In one word, mediocre. The main story is the usual in Bioware games. An ancient evil is coming to destroy de world.. go and recruit your army. Exactly the same as in Mass Effect. And as also usual in Bioware games, side stories are plagiarism from here and there. Take this from King Arthur, take that from Joan of Arc, etc.. exactly the same that they later did in Mass Effect, taking things from Ender´s game, Battlestar Galactica, etc. I wonder how they have managed to avoid lawsuits.
    In short, this game is like it has been developed by three teenagers in a couple of weekends. Technically very poor, mediocre story full of cliches, and a combat system that forces you to micromanage because the AI is retarded. Can´t recommend this one to anyone.    … Expand
  67. Viktory_Gaming
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    The characters are interesting, memorable and each one feels unique. The story is fantastic I very much enjoyed it. Easily at absolute bare minimum at least 15 hours worth. The character creator for the time was great. The only couple negatives i can mention are that the framerate can get a bit choppy at times and the combat can be very sluggish until you get used to it.
  68. Kyniaz
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    I've never made a review for any game before, but this really deserves one.

    It's one of the best games I've ever played, the story, despite being somewhat generic, it's polished as gold in the game, it's compelling and you really feel that your actions are doing difference in the world. The characters are great, their voice acting is good and they are very relatable. Overall, it's a    I've never made a review for any game before, but this really deserves one.

    It's one of the best games I've ever played, the story, despite being somewhat generic, it's polished as gold in the game, it's compelling and you really feel that your actions are doing difference in the world.
    The characters are great, their voice acting is good and they are very relatable.
    Overall, it's a masterpiece, even it's been almost a decade over it's launch, if you love RPGs and don't care that much about graphics, you won't be disappointed    … Expand
  69. RagingPoet
    Dec 11, 2017
    9
    9.5 out of 10
    Dragon Age: Origins has the best implementation of varying backstories for main character in RPG. And the rest of the game is awesome too. Bioware took all the best parts from their Neverwinter Nights and KotOR series to make this one.
  70. Trenos
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. Plot is very good, combat system will give you a lot of fun, soundtrack is very climatic and all of this things are good, but the best park of Dragon Age:Origins is your crew, the best companions in all video games ever(I'm seriously). The worst part of the game are side quests, there are some interesting quests but most of them are pretty bad. Must play for every RPG fan.
  71. argo2001
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Лучшая игра всех времён и народов, после Fallout 2 и Baldur`s Gate 2.
    Была бы боёвка более тактической, а некоторые моменты чуть менее затянутые - был бы абсолютным шедевром на уровне первых двух игр.
  72. OwlCloud
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Upon revisiting the first installment of this hit or miss franchise, I was reminded of just how perfect it genuinely is. Never before has a game struck such a brilliant balance of storytelling, presentation and gameplay. It is truly magical.

    The rich characters bring the equally rich world to life in a way aken only, in my opinion, to that of the Witcher and Mass Effect. Perhaps it's    Upon revisiting the first installment of this hit or miss franchise, I was reminded of just how perfect it genuinely is. Never before has a game struck such a brilliant balance of storytelling, presentation and gameplay. It is truly magical.

    The rich characters bring the equally rich world to life in a way aken only, in my opinion, to that of the Witcher and Mass Effect.

    Perhaps it's the world of Thedas itself that we are presented with, but it seems to do so even better than the aforementioned. The music is both brazen and hauntingly beautiful. The graphics have oddly yet pleasantly gone from looking outdated to looking more like an intended art style. Textures can be downright awful at times, however.

    It's rare a game can reduce me to literal tears, but the closing hours of Dragon Age: Origins did exactly that. I'd happily continue to compliment this game until I max out the character count, but what I will conclude with is this; if you want to jump into a world that fills so with childlike wonder, makes you laugh and cry and gives you nail biting choices to make; this masterpiece is for you.    … Expand
  73. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Al igual que Mass Effect, BioWare creó un universo perfecto, un universo medieval tan bien hecho que es impresionante. Los personajes son geniales al igual que la historia, 10 indiscutible.
  74. DonManias
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    To cut a long story short, this is a game worthy of the western RPG legacy. I had never thought of creating an account to review games, but the outrage and propaganda around Dragon Age prompted me to do it. The rating for this game is 9.1.
    This is a correct rating, as this game plays in the tradition of the Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights series. It includes all features expected in    To cut a long story short, this is a game worthy of the western RPG legacy. I had never thought of creating an account to review games, but the outrage and propaganda around Dragon Age prompted me to do it. The rating for this game is 9.1.
    This is a correct rating, as this game plays in the tradition of the Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights series. It includes all features expected in an RPG of this sort, most notably in terms of gameplay.
    BUY IT. BUY THE EXPANSIONS.
    DO NOT BUY ITS DISGRACEFUL SEQUEL that managed to humiliate Bioware, alienate the fan base of RPG games and ultimately destroy the best thing in RPGs since Baldur's Gate II.
    There is one lesson to be learned from the Dragon Age game series: If there is a fan base, there is something that people love. If people love something, sell it to them. Do not try to make it common, so that more people will buy it. Not everything needs to be sold to everyone.
    You can destroy customer satisfaction, as long as you do not destroy customer loyalty: everyone would settle with a DA2 that would be very similar, if not identical with the first, as long as it gave to people those things that made them loyal to the franchise and the legacy it represents.
    Change these things, and you lose your customers' loyalty. It no longer matters if your end product is good or bad, because it has become IRRELEVANT.    … Expand
  75. nilsy
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Im probably going to get stoned for this but ive never liked the witcher games any of them them more then once and i just cant finish them it starts boring and it just never gets better i need to struggle to not uninstall it the first day.
    When it comes to modern RPG its basically this and witcher that are "good" you dont actually have that many to pick from.
    So if you tried witcher and    Im probably going to get stoned for this but ive never liked the witcher games any of them them more then once and i just cant finish them it starts boring and it just never gets better i need to struggle to not uninstall it the first day.
    When it comes to modern RPG its basically this and witcher that are "good" you dont actually have that many to pick from.
    So if you tried witcher and didnt like it doesnt mean this wont be your thing its not the same game.

    To me this game was the complete and utter opposite instant interest day 1 and deep love by day 2 and it never dropped of top10 greatest game list after done its just wonderful.

    Played baldurs gate and felt ever since that there just wasnt a equal, to me this is better.
    You have a tactical combat thats challenging, you have interesting character builds, and your companions are likely the stars of the show you never thought would be relevant.
    The world building is also slightly fresh, its epic fantasy with evil is on the rise and save the world but the humans are kinda grey and plenty of selfish people just trying to make a buck or summon a demon to get better luck while gambling kind of world.

    You start off with your main character then can find and recruit a large number of characters and these are most consider the stars of this game.
    Most other games these are never really fleshed out they are just mechanically needed to make the combat more complex, your companions are interesting riddles you can plumb and you get small bonuses for doing so didnt think it sounded at all interesting when i read about it but it actually changed the game for better and its to large extent optional you can ignore several if they arnt interesting to you.    … Expand
  76. Claytality
    Aug 26, 2017
    9
    Amazing customization - you create your own character and choose from several diverse characters to form your party. The variety of classes, skills, characters, and equipment in the game merits 2 or 3 playthroughs.

    The story is good. I had to restart several fights due to poor AI. There are ways to automate your NPC allies but they often end up getting into trouble, so many times it    Amazing customization - you create your own character and choose from several diverse characters to form your party. The variety of classes, skills, characters, and equipment in the game merits 2 or 3 playthroughs.

    The story is good.

    I had to restart several fights due to poor AI. There are ways to automate your NPC allies but they often end up getting into trouble, so many times it is best to micromanage them by pausing and giving individual commands. It is frustrating and requires adjusting how you play.

    There are several bugs. One bug is on a spell intended to deplete enemy mages' mana. However, it actually replenishes their mana, essentially making the spell worthless. There are a few quest bugs which may force you to reload a previous save or find a solution online.

    Awakenings is the best DLC, others are just okay.

    Bought ultimate edition (includes all DLC) for $7.50, played 114 hours, great replay value.    … Expand
  77. OberiousLocke
    Aug 22, 2017
    8
    A fine example of what a GOOD fantasy RPG looks like (coughs in The Witcher's general direction) Granted some of it's visuals are a bit dated (natural terrain is a bit funky looking, the head pieces are abhorrent and Light/Medium armor classes share the same one model for chest, feet and hand armor) I feel like it works for it.

    Gameplay wise, it feels vaguely like an MMO with an action    A fine example of what a GOOD fantasy RPG looks like (coughs in The Witcher's general direction) Granted some of it's visuals are a bit dated (natural terrain is a bit funky looking, the head pieces are abhorrent and Light/Medium armor classes share the same one model for chest, feet and hand armor) I feel like it works for it.

    Gameplay wise, it feels vaguely like an MMO with an action bar of abilities you can use or toggle in some cases, with three different areas to invest in; Attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Charisma, et cetera) which govern your stats, Skills (things like the ability to coerce/persuade people, herbalism) that you can sink 1 point into every 3 levels (2 if you're a rogue) and Abilites which is analogous to the Talent Trees from other games. Special mention to the ability trees, too. They're so heinously varied you can have one of your mages spitting fire and healing one minute, and turned into a giant **** spider the next to maul enemies with. The soundtrack is also stellar, and perfectly fits the game and the world you're in. Make sure you recruit Leliana and listen to her sing near the end of the game, you will not regret it.

    The biggest issue I take with it is it's very slow and sometimes clunky, and it's also a little too indepth for me, with the fact that your attribute allocation (and skills in some cases) determine what abilities you can learn down the road with no opportunity to respec without install mods, reminding very heavily of the older breed of RPG that I never cared for (Neverwinter Nights, that sort of thing)

    It also holds the very rare achievement of actually making me care about the characters and what happens in the world.

    Ultimately, play it if you haven't. If you have, it's probably time to play it again.    … Expand
  78. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  79. TheSerenity
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    This game is Bioware at its finest. The characters were fantastic. They were complex and very intriguing and I absolutely loved the dialogue. So many games limit when you are able to talk to to your companions and I love that you are able to talk to your party members whenever you would like even if your dialogue options have mostly already been explored. The banter between party membersThis game is Bioware at its finest. The characters were fantastic. They were complex and very intriguing and I absolutely loved the dialogue. So many games limit when you are able to talk to to your companions and I love that you are able to talk to your party members whenever you would like even if your dialogue options have mostly already been explored. The banter between party members was also immensely enjoyable and really add to the experience and help you immerse yourself into your character. Companion quests are probably my favourite thing to have in a role playing game and Dragon Age Origins companion quests were very enjoyable. Also the romance in this game was handled better than any role playing game I have ever played except maybe the Witcher 3 although I personally preferred the Dragon Age Origins romance.
    The story was a little cliche and bland at times, but I don't always consider this to be a significant issue, especially in such a large RPG like Dragon Age Origins where an excessively complex and convoluted storyline may confuse players, and detract from the role playing experience. I absolutely adore the origin quests, where you are able to play out the origins of your character and give your character a unique backstory that you are able to experience firsthand. Also, how your character interacts with both your party members and when you return to your place of origin as a result of what race you choose to be really adds incredible value to the game. The final battle was incredible for me. Not only did the stakes feel high, but that was reinforced by the large scale of it and you really feel that what you are doing is important which is something which many modern roleplaying games fail to grasp.
    The combat was also immensely enjoyable for me. I love the tactical and strategic aspect to the fighting although it did get a little repetitive, especially if you are planning to do multiple play throughs.
    The gothic atmosphere accompanied by the gorgeous soundtrack also make this game an incredible experience. The music in this game is really underappreciated in my opinion, as the melancholic sound is hauntingly beautiful and really sets the mood of the game
    Overall, this is probably my favourite game I have ever played. This game really feels like an RPG thanks in no small part because of the amazing characterisation.    … Expand
  80. deathbringer
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best RPGs ever made! I don't even know where to start, the story, the gameplay, the character progression, the dialogue, it's brilliant! I've spent hundreds of hours into the game and i will probably play through it many times. It has great replay value and while the game has it's small flaws, it is still so good that you will barely notice them. 10/10 a must play!
  81. LifeHistory
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    This is one of the greatest RPGs of all times. Its has an amazing interactive elements with the characters like nothing I've ever seen in another RPG before. I still think Witcher 3 is the best RPG and Game ever. But this one is crazy good.
    Basically everything about it is amazing it has good voice acting and fantastic RPG elements and level design and the cool gameplay and the great    This is one of the greatest RPGs of all times. Its has an amazing interactive elements with the characters like nothing I've ever seen in another RPG before. I still think Witcher 3 is the best RPG and Game ever. But this one is crazy good.
    Basically everything about it is amazing it has good voice acting and fantastic RPG elements and level design and the cool gameplay and the great story. The feeling you will have is unreal. You'll find yourself in the game and falling love with the characters and everything in it.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. Gor1945
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Лебединая песня Биовар - показывающая что они когда то умели делать игры, увы толерастия и эту серию загубила.
  84. KittyWhisky
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    It's a masterpiece! The game at all times. It's a real RPG!
    A great story that doesn't let go until the end, worked out job, wonderful lore of the game. You feel afraid to live in this world. And you have to save him, you're a Grey warden.
    A wonderful character, and none will leave you indifferent. Nice to listen to their constant bickering. One of the advantages is the backstory of the    It's a masterpiece! The game at all times. It's a real RPG!
    A great story that doesn't let go until the end, worked out job, wonderful lore of the game. You feel afraid to live in this world. And you have to save him, you're a Grey warden.
    A wonderful character, and none will leave you indifferent. Nice to listen to their constant bickering.
    One of the advantages is the backstory of the main character. This never was and probably never will! Game from the first seconds says what it nonlinear.
    The finale just fine. It is felt that it is historical (not looking at continue).
    Even dlc Awakening different from all others in the industry! The plot in Awakening is even more interesting than in the original game that will grab me nor a dozen hours.    … Expand
  85. Vzhik
    Mar 15, 2017
    5
    Несколько раз пытался пройти игру, несколько раз бросал. Но в итоге прошел.
    Плюсы:
    Повествование, персонажи, истории и сюжет. Это всё на отлично. Как-то получилось у авторов сделать вроде банальную историю очень личной, так, что воспринимаешь происходящее как то, что происходит с тобой. Диалоги у команды очень живые. Русская озвучка вполне на уровне, особенно Морриган характер    Несколько раз пытался пройти игру, несколько раз бросал. Но в итоге прошел.
    Плюсы:
    Повествование, персонажи, истории и сюжет. Это всё на отлично. Как-то получилось у авторов сделать вроде банальную историю очень личной, так, что воспринимаешь происходящее как то, что происходит с тобой. Диалоги у команды очень живые. Русская озвучка вполне на уровне, особенно Морриган характер высокомерно-холодной отстраненности очень хорошо предан.
    Минусы:
    Невозможность пройти чисто по сюжету, необходимость прокачиваться на вторичных заданиях. Отсутствие каких-либо подсказок куда следуют идти. Круги по миру нарезать в поисках где враги послабее приходилось неоднократно. Много мороки с цифрами-статами-скиллами и деньгами. Боёвка совершенно не вдохновляет.
    В среднем удовлетворительно    … Expand
  86. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is an exceptional and epic fantasy role playing game. It is a perfect combination of old school (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, etc...) and modern western rpgs. It has a rich universe that tries to differentiates itself from the usual Tolkien bases (though I believe it is still very close to the classics... Replace Darkspawns with evil Orcs, andDragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is an exceptional and epic fantasy role playing game. It is a perfect combination of old school (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, etc...) and modern western rpgs. It has a rich universe that tries to differentiates itself from the usual Tolkien bases (though I believe it is still very close to the classics... Replace Darkspawns with evil Orcs, and Archdemon with Sauron... But that is not a turn off at all...)

    The tactical gameplay is very fun, the player is at the center of the story line and the many dialogues make you actually care about the other characters and NPCs. There are several important choices that significantly change the story line. I am curious to know what's Bioware's canon for this game. Last but not least, this Ultimate Edition has all the DLCs and I really enjoyed most of them (Awakening is a respectable +20 hours campaign).

    I will definitely miss the epic tale of my Grey Warden but I am also looking forward to discover the story of Hawke and the Inquisitor (DA2 & 3)! I wish they were available on Steam, but hey, you can't have everything, haha!

    Verdict: A+    … Expand
  87. tomasz009
    Feb 3, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed it, and I definitely want more. Great story-telling, ok combat, weird pacing towards the end. All this makes for the last true Bioware game :)
  88. Calasade
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Funny. First time I played Origins I wasn't that impressed, yet it is the game I keep playing. Fact is I have played it four times and each time I come away liking it more and gaining new appreciation for the characters and its story. That says all which needs to be said, I think. Replayability, after all, is among the best testaments for any RPG. It's flat out fun.
  89. Nyakuya
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    I can explain all but i have no need to do that. This is (in all the things he touch) the best rpg game than i have ever play. Asome characters, asome history, asome systems, i love all of this game.
  90. valerian
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    Absolutely adore this game. Sadly can never really play it anymore after how bad Inquisition was, but I've played it 10+ times, and it brings fond memories.

    Pros + ORIGINS. City elf, Dwarf noble, and mage are the best . + Multiple dialogue options and unvoiced. Makes it more tailored to you. + Companions are far better than the most of the ones in the sequels. Even Leliana and    Absolutely adore this game. Sadly can never really play it anymore after how bad Inquisition was, but I've played it 10+ times, and it brings fond memories.

    Pros

    + ORIGINS. City elf, Dwarf noble, and mage are the best
    .
    + Multiple dialogue options and unvoiced. Makes it more tailored to you.

    + Companions are far better than the most of the ones in the sequels. Even Leliana and Wynne, who are the most boring companions in-game.

    +++ Best companions are Loghain and Sten. Mary Kirby did a great job.

    + Romances do not feel forced or are written for fanservice.

    + Some of the choices in the game are great and often overlooked. Choices like fail to save Irving , double crossing Bhelen, or personally killing Jowan are special ESPECIALLY if they're related to your origin.

    +Combat is good. Not the most fun or the best (D:OS takes that), but it’s better than its sequels.

    + With mods, the characters you can still make characters look better than in Inquisition.

    + Music is great. There is a certain magic to it, that is enhanced by certain moments in the campaign.

    + Just a really amazing finale that grabs you, yet is different, each time you play it.

    CONS

    -Almost every plot revolves around blood magic. Always.

    - For some reason non-Warden companions don't get the taint.

    - Combat animations are SLOW. This however can be solved by casting haste.

    - There are still bugs that even mods don’t fix because they’re so niche that not many people experience them!
    IE, if you personally executed Jowan, he will resurrect and receive a 2nd sentence once you’ve revived the arl.

    -Art design is okay. Not my taste. Then again, DA:O was based on Baldur’s Gate. Use armor mods and ENBs if you’re nitpicky like me.

    -Dungeons for some quests can get pretty long. Perhaps too long. But you do feel more triumphant at the end of the game.

    Overall, still DA:O is a great modern RPG and very enjoyable. Witcher 2 and F:NV had better premises, but with the multiple origins, dialogue options you can choose that is really easy to forget that and enjoy it was a roleplaying experience.

    It’s much like VTMB, in this regard, but with added companions as a plus.

    PLAY as a Warden who doesn't make all the right choices and sometimes fails.. You will get a lot more out of your roleplaying experience and enjoy it more. Also be prepared to bring a lot of Kleenex.

    A grade game, through and through.    … Expand
  91. adpirtle
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    I almost never give anything a 10, but DA:O deserves every point. Seven years after it first hit the virtual shelves, it remains the pinnacle of the story-driven fantasy rpg. It's also the spiritual sequel to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Fans of that game will find a lot of similarities here, starting with the fact that the characters and their stories are terrific. It's hardI almost never give anything a 10, but DA:O deserves every point. Seven years after it first hit the virtual shelves, it remains the pinnacle of the story-driven fantasy rpg. It's also the spiritual sequel to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Fans of that game will find a lot of similarities here, starting with the fact that the characters and their stories are terrific. It's hard not to get attached to them, even if you occasionally want to backhand Morrigan or knock some sense into Alistair. The game play hearkens right back to the PC classics of the previous decade, which may be a plus or a minus, depending on your preference. Definitely a plus for me.… Expand
  92. night4
    Oct 17, 2016
    5
    Slow and unresponsive AI, party member collision, boring "side quests," no combat log / advanced stats screen, and wildly unbalanced classes and abilities bring this down from what could have been a 9.

    The voice acting and banter is great, and I really loved the dog. Everything else was "meh."
  93. luzarius
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    Dragon Age Origins is my favorite RPG of all time next to the Mass Effect series, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines and the Witcher series. Origins came out during a time when Bioware wasn't injecting bizarre liberal politics into their games. It's sad that Bioware is now plagued with liberal political activists, they're like leeches.

    If you play this game, go as slow as you possibly    Dragon Age Origins is my favorite RPG of all time next to the Mass Effect series, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines and the Witcher series. Origins came out during a time when Bioware wasn't injecting bizarre liberal politics into their games. It's sad that Bioware is now plagued with liberal political activists, they're like leeches.

    If you play this game, go as slow as you possibly can, take your time, listen to all the dialogue and read all the codex. I recommend either the human noble origin or the human mage origin. If you play a mage, make sure you decide what fraternity ideals you think your mage should follow. Decide whether the character you role play believes in the maker or not

    The music in this game comes from the heart, there are some moments where you'll just sit back, sip on some wine and just get immersed.

    Dragon Age Origins is perfection, so naturally Bioware and the entire industry have stopped making games like this.    … Expand
  94. Objectiv3Review
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    Poor game, lacks true and more classical RPG mechanics like fishing minigames and no rideable mounts, disappointing game. The fanbase also negatively affects the game.
  95. 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.
  96. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    5
    Overrated action RPG trying to exploit the Baldur's gate nostalgia of fans, posing as a "spiritual successor" to it, but being a mediocre console game.

    People seem to think that Dragon Age series got worse with II and Inquisition, but trust me, true Bioware fans like me were enraged with Origins. This is a bad game. It is not a deep RPG, more like RPG-lite. The combat system is tedius,    Overrated action RPG trying to exploit the Baldur's gate nostalgia of fans, posing as a "spiritual successor" to it, but being a mediocre console game.

    People seem to think that Dragon Age series got worse with II and Inquisition, but trust me, true Bioware fans like me were enraged with Origins. This is a bad game. It is not a deep RPG, more like RPG-lite. The combat system is tedius, boring, and lacks true strategy and tactics.

    The game is long and has good content, but the story is trash and the various "twists" are telegraphed hours away. It has good romancing options, but who plays video games for "romancing options"? Seriously?

    All in all, it is a good RPG-lite, with nice production values, that will satisfy you, but it is far away from a master piece. It signaled the downward spiral of Bioware after its acquisition from EA. True RPG experts knew when the played origins, that Bioware as we knew it was gone.

    This is a 8/10 game, considering 2009 standards. I am giving it a 5, to lower the average.    … Expand
  97. Xyodanl
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    For me this is one of the best RPG's i have ever played! Great story, awesome companions and tons of replay value! Even with its problems this game is a 10 out of 10 for me
  98. LordoftheDance
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    This may be one of the most perfect RPG's I have played. Amazing atmosphere, amazing gameplay, fun customization, cool items, and very immersive. Story is good too, having multiple villains and heroes.
    My advice is to play this game, maybe play Dragon Age 2, but never play Dragon Age: Inquisition. Inquisition is so bad that it makes me almost never want to play Origins again.
    Pros:    This may be one of the most perfect RPG's I have played. Amazing atmosphere, amazing gameplay, fun customization, cool items, and very immersive. Story is good too, having multiple villains and heroes.
    My advice is to play this game, maybe play Dragon Age 2, but never play Dragon Age: Inquisition. Inquisition is so bad that it makes me almost never want to play Origins again.

    Pros: Very fun gameplay, story, and generally amazing RPG.

    Cons: Dragon Age Inquisition is terrible and a slap in the face to all Origins fans. EA should be ashamed, but sadly they are incapable of feeling shame.    … Expand
  99. akshaysk
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Dragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game. No AAA game since has ever come so close to the original IE games, where you felt like your every choice had consequences and that you & your companions were out to experience this grand story, with its dynamic twists and turns. The graphics looked dated even then, and bugs remain, but the experience is one you won't forget. The world is beautifullyDragon Age: Origins is a fantastic game. No AAA game since has ever come so close to the original IE games, where you felt like your every choice had consequences and that you & your companions were out to experience this grand story, with its dynamic twists and turns. The graphics looked dated even then, and bugs remain, but the experience is one you won't forget. The world is beautifully fleshed out, and you'll obsessively check your codex for new lore. I can still tell you verbatim about every single small decision I made despite finishing the game a long time ago. The companions, especially Alistair and Morrigan, have wonderful backstories and react dynamically to your choices. The biggest drawback, in my opinion, is the fact that BioWare did not capitalize on the potential of their living, breathing world and instead went for a conventional story with a mighty monster and a destined hero. Take nothing away from my gripe, however. DA:O is a masterpiece.… Expand
  100. Voyou
    May 20, 2016
    3
    Dumb dumb dumb.

    You can read about the biggest flaws in numerous other reviews. I'm not going to repeat. I just want to concentrate on a couple of them that are common in the genre. Flaws are supposed to disappear in later games, right ? Well, not according to the baboon who designed DAO and brought them to a higher level of frustrating stupidity. Many games give you an ability to    Dumb dumb dumb.

    You can read about the biggest flaws in numerous other reviews. I'm not going to repeat. I just want to concentrate on a couple of them that are common in the genre. Flaws are supposed to disappear in later games, right ? Well, not according to the baboon who designed DAO and brought them to a higher level of frustrating stupidity.

    Many games give you an ability to sneak. Most just pretend to give it to you, as they happily ignore it ever after. You know, you're invisible, but a cut-scene begins that makes you instantly visible, and generally at the worst possible spot. And it also gathers your strategically (or is it lazily?) disseminated party. So now you're a bit frustrated because the game ignores your manual efforts and/or your superior brain. Also, the narrative lost its edge somehow. These scenes happen when the game mechanics are not designed according to the story needs. Or the opposite. Actually... both. Anyway, one day, a good game will do this right.

    Now a little example on how DAO handles this simple matter: So here I was, sneaking far ahead of my imposed companions, past many paralysed-looking orcs-with-another-name, careful not to miss any passage between all the invisible walls. Suddenly !... a flower. I mean, an interactive flower, you know, something I can finally touch without killing it. So I tend my hand to grab it... and suddenly !, but very suddenly this time, instantaneous-like, my unwanted companions are next to me, talking to me. They sneaked faster than I did. But not as well, since we are all visible and orcs nearby can see us. They are already charging.

    Do you think this is not stupid enough ? Here's the punchline: only 2 of my 3 companions have teleported in order to dispel my cover with their powerful voodoo. The 3rd one is still where they left him, on the other side of 4 or 5 enemy patrols.

    Believe it or not, it got so much worse in the next chapter that I gave up and uninstalled with a sneer towards the designers. Among niceties, you can't manipulate anything while in combat, you can't go back into sneak mode in an empty, locked room because there is an enemy in another locked room somewhere in a large radius around you, and so on.

    Basically, DAO forces you into linear paths (disguised as exterior maps) and into killing everything as you progress. Not so surprising since the Gray Warden you work for is nothing but a cold blooded murderer after all, but I already hinted that this review wasn't going to dive into the failures of the writing.    … Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2009
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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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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