Dragon Age II: Legacy

 Xbox 360
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 25 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 72
  3. Negative: 30 out of 72

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  1. Amos982
    Aug 9, 2011
    8
    Adds 2+ hours of gameplay that is unchanged from DA2, (good or bad depending on your opinion of the original), but for me the real draw for me was the story elements. While Malcolm Hawke's role was underplayed, it was great to see grey wardens get screen time, and learn about one of the more interesting evil characters that the series has put forth (similar to the architect from awakeningAdds 2+ hours of gameplay that is unchanged from DA2, (good or bad depending on your opinion of the original), but for me the real draw for me was the story elements. While Malcolm Hawke's role was underplayed, it was great to see grey wardens get screen time, and learn about one of the more interesting evil characters that the series has put forth (similar to the architect from awakening but with a more interesting past.) combat was satisfying, conversation was great, and it was all in all a solid package from bioware.… Expand
  2. DavidXBOX
    Jul 28, 2011
    9
    Legacy it is a great adventure during or after you finish the game. I am giving a 9, because is short, in one hour you can finished but is a great history of Hawke's family. You can find new enemies, new locations, a new weapon, etc. I want more content for this game.
  3. Heroicpotatoe
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    Legacy is a great addition, the new environments are refreshing, but they some are repeated. Hawkes Key is a good addition as well. However the last boss is a pain.
  4. Apotts
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    Wow, it looks like the haters and trolls are still bitter that Bioware didn't make an Origins clone. Anyway, I am giving the DLC a 10, to counter the unfair reviews by people who didn't actually buy/play the DLC and are just leaving low scores to be jerks. In reality this DLC is more of an 8. If you loved DA2, like I did, and you have been wishing for more, you will enjoy diving backWow, it looks like the haters and trolls are still bitter that Bioware didn't make an Origins clone. Anyway, I am giving the DLC a 10, to counter the unfair reviews by people who didn't actually buy/play the DLC and are just leaving low scores to be jerks. In reality this DLC is more of an 8. If you loved DA2, like I did, and you have been wishing for more, you will enjoy diving back in to play this DLC.… Expand
  5. acevasi
    Jul 31, 2011
    10
    A great addition to Dragon Age 2. If you like me play on nightmare, don't use cheats to make your game easier and you use a save that's not with a top-geared character it will take you 6+ hours. The story is nice and most of the fights seem refreshing, not to mention the bosses. The ending boss is a little too techical so in other words easy, but there is also another HIDDEN boss who isA great addition to Dragon Age 2. If you like me play on nightmare, don't use cheats to make your game easier and you use a save that's not with a top-geared character it will take you 6+ hours. The story is nice and most of the fights seem refreshing, not to mention the bosses. The ending boss is a little too techical so in other words easy, but there is also another HIDDEN boss who is quite fun. All the companions talk which is a first for a Bioware DLC allthough the items you get are a little sub-par ( something i don't care about) Best Bioware DLC to date, better even then Shadow Broker and i like ME2 more then DA2… Expand
  6. benjaminavatar
    Jul 31, 2011
    10
    Its not perfect but its still 3/4 hours more of playing Dragon Age 2! its not perfect but still good! I think they keep theyre good ideas for Dragon Age 3
  7. sprocket64
    Jul 28, 2011
    10
    Greetings all!
    My first review! I am a massive RPG and Bioware fan from the Baldur's Gate era and have always felt confident that I will get my money's worth when purchasing one of their titles. Purely from an entertainment perspective, I always compare video game investments to movie theater pricing. Where I live, a movie ticket will run you $12 or more for 2-hours of entertainment    Greetings all!
    My first review! I am a massive RPG and Bioware fan from the Baldur's Gate era and have always felt confident that I will get my money's worth when purchasing one of their titles. Purely from an entertainment perspective, I always compare video game investments to movie theater pricing. Where I live, a movie ticket will run you $12 or more for 2-hours of entertainment (assuming you don't spend the additional obligatory $20 on soda, popcorn et al). So spending $60 on a Bioware game that provides 80+ hours of solid entertainment and story-telling that is often better written and voice-acted than most movies today...it is kind of a no-brainer. I personally feel that DA:O was the best RPG ever made (yes...Nostalgic Ones...better than BG2!). Was DA2 perfect? No. It did feel rushed and the repetitive environments did drive me crazy but...the characterization, story-telling and continued world-building was fantastic. I played it twice and (based on my movie theater comparison) felt I definitely got my money's worth. The amount of time, effort and finesse that goes into making these things is astounding to me. The almost rabid vitriol surrounding DA2 makes me concerned that Bioware will throw up their hands and abandon this great story. Removing myself from the maelstrom of herd-mentality negativity surrounding DA2 and comparing Legacy in an objective manner to other similarly-priced DLC, I thought it was great! I paid $10 for 3-hours of enjoyable entertainment. I recently spent $13 (before snacks) to see Captain America. By comparison Legacy was was a far better entertainment value.    … Expand
  8. Siadern
    Sep 25, 2011
    8
    An excellent piece of DLC, and if you enjoyed DA2 you'll almost certainly enjoy this. New story, more background info on Hawke, and fully voice acted. If you're one of the DA:O fans who were disappointed with DA2, you should give this a try. It doesn't address all the issues people seem to have had, but does make a good attempt to take account of fan feedback. Length wise it's what we'veAn excellent piece of DLC, and if you enjoyed DA2 you'll almost certainly enjoy this. New story, more background info on Hawke, and fully voice acted. If you're one of the DA:O fans who were disappointed with DA2, you should give this a try. It doesn't address all the issues people seem to have had, but does make a good attempt to take account of fan feedback. Length wise it's what we've come to expect from Bioware, about 2 hours, also fairly linear. That said, as with most Bioware games, there is good reply value. Some decent new equipment as well, especially for any Bloodmages in your party. It can be played at any time after you reach the city, though perhaps best to wait until after your trip to the Deep Roads (and no, that's not a spoiler, you're told about the Deeps Roads expedition at the start of Act 1). Would have scored it higher, however I found the final battle a little annoying (I'd explain, however that would be a spoiler).… Expand
  9. TheXand
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    Pretty much a must play if you have any interest in the Dragon Age lore. Corypheus is one of the *original* Tevinter Magisters that entered the Golden City, and one of the very first darkspawn. Apparently the Golden City was already tainted when the magisters entered.

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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 6, 2011
    58
    This DLC is for those who're dedicated to the Dragon Age brand and that's about it. This short addition does a little to flesh out the Hawke story, but doesn't have the impressive scale that some previous Bioware DLC had.
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  2. XGN
    Sep 19, 2011
    60
    Dragon Age II: Legacy is a pretty boring expansion. The combat is a bit more challenging, but the use of tactics doesn't make any sense. Legacy isn't a bad downloadable expansion, but is just very disappointing.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Sep 19, 2011
    75
    A little short and lighter on moral choices than we'd like, but the killer loot and smart new enemies make up for its shortcomings. [Nov 2011, p.112]
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