Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. GameZone
    70
    The new content does its job of keeping the appeal factor high, but the bugs, lack of story depth and uninteresting characters don’t exactly invite in newcomers.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    60
    Fingers crossed it gets a patch, because when it does, it'll be essential. [May 2010, p.105]
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#49 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#91 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 82
  3. Negative: 5 out of 82
  1. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 26, 2011
    9
    i have never played an expansion game before but this game has got me loonking for expansions of other games out there as well because it isi have never played an expansion game before but this game has got me loonking for expansions of other games out there as well because it is so good. not much has changed in this game from origins but i love how the decisions you made in DAO affect gameplay and story in this game and it is also a blast to see that the story does not just end when you kill the arch demon and even though this is not a full game and just an expansion it is still long and you have lots to do and it also comes with a patch for the game which is a big help for those who cant get onto the internet with thier consoles (although those numbers are few). one of the only things i didnt like was that you could not talk to your companions whenever you want and you can't romace the characters either but other than that i cant really figure anything wrong with it and if you loved the first game this is defenatly a must have expansion… Full Review »
  2. Blyzzard
    Nov 1, 2012
    9
    Though this is way shorter than the game itself (obviously), I actually preferred this story. It's not as cliché. I must say I alsoThough this is way shorter than the game itself (obviously), I actually preferred this story. It's not as cliché. I must say I also liked these characters as much as the original ones. Sigrun being my favourite in Awakening! I wouldn't rank it higher than Origins, but it's close!… Full Review »
  3. pyrocloud7
    Jun 19, 2011
    9
    Awakening Specific:
    For an expansion pack you get a lot of depth and about 20 hours plus of playtime if you choose to do everything that is    Awakening Specific:
    For an expansion pack you get a lot of depth and about 20 hours plus of playtime if you choose to do everything that is available to you. The plot in awakening is not as well developed as it's longer origins predecessor, but the story is fantastic, and world-changing.

    Dragon Age In General:
    In my own opinion this is the number one RPG to date. I personally love the console version controls as opposed to the PC controls. Bioware has always delivered strong games, but the story as well as the vastness of the universe are just amazing. The only complaint I have for Dragon Age: Origins is with the technical issues. A few minor frame rate issues and bugs, as well as a large loophole in the import system from Origins to Awakening, are the only things stopping Dragon Age from getting a solid and undeniable 10/10.    … Full Review »
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