Learn more about Dragon Age: Origins. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour world teeters on the edge of total annihilation. As a Grey Warden, you are among the last of an ancient order of guardians charged for centuries with defending the lands. Now you are on the hunt for the general who betrayed you in a critical battle. A myriad of foes and challenges lie in wait as you pursue your quest for vengeance. Prepare to face certain temptation and wrenching decisions as you seek to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war. When the time comes, will you be willing to sacrifice all you have in order to secure the survival of humanity?Dragon Age: Origins thrusts you into a stunningly realized world torn by an epic war. Select one of six unique Origin Stories, and design your own unique hero with the elaborate character creator. Mold your character's personality and morality based on your choices throughout the game as you confront an array of complex moral decisions that will force you to address complicated issues such as murder, genocide and the possession and sacrifice of children. Dally with a seductive shapeshifter who may or may not hold the key to ultimate victory, and battle terrifying creatures in visceral combat that allows you to unleash more than 100 different magical spells and skills.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Bio Ware makes great RPG's that's what they do. This is along the same line as Star Wars KOTOR, or that martial arts story they did. It is action packed, story driven, and a ton of fun. It isn't an easy breeze to beat- you will find your self reloading and doing over areas so save a lot you'll need to. Eventually you will figure out what works better for you and how you will do it. You do need to micro manage your party or they will die- what that means is (kinda pause) switch between your characters and then tell them who to fight and how to do it or they will suck. There are a lot of settings where you can tell them what kind of person to attack (weakest-strongest etc.) but I found micro managing your best way to success- and its fun. The story is inspired and a great piece of fiction on its own. The world is beautiful and fully fleshed and there are a lot of varied creatures and quests to do or kill. Play this game you will love it- I'm starting my second run through now (there are like 7 or more different stories to play through at the begining for your main character choice). Enjoy!!!
What's great about it: Easy to play, hard to master. A fantastic story, great action, and great characters.
What's not so great: Cut scenes seem a little dated and you can't finish missions if you complete the main quest- or go back into the world