Abstract: Over the last decade-plus, BioWare hasn't really made a bad game. Sure, there are a few people out there that just detest Jade Empire or couldn't stand the mildly-compromised action in the first Mass Effect, but most people have absolutely loved eve...
Abstract: Many players will recall Dragon Age: Origins with fond memories. It was a staple of the RPG genre for BioWare, and though it had some issues, most players were able to get behind the classic formula. Combined with a good story and characters, it was a ...
I have to admit that Dragon Age II is not my kind of game, as I'm simply not a fan of the role-playing genre. However I must acknowledge this is still a very impressive looking game that makes good use of DirectX 11 features. The use of tessellation a...
Published: 2011-03-10, Author: Jason , review by: techworld.com
At the end of Dragon Age II, I'm not sure how I feel about the story. What was the message? Is it one of the importance of freedom? Is it a cautionary tale on how power can corrupt? Dragon Age II flirts with both of these messages. But as a game, its ...
Every modification to the gameplay and structure of Dragon Age II is a clear improvement over the previous game. The combat is more responsive and bloody, you don’t need to fight the inventory system anymore, and conversations are more engaging thanks ...
Abstract: Let’s be up front: Dragon Age: Origins was not a good game. It was incredibly derivative and so tediously boring that I nodded off in the middle of its “epic” battle scenes and conversations alike. For anyone familiar with ANY fantasy tale spun since ...
Player choice manifests itself in interesting ways, Spectacular writing and voice acting bring each character to life, Fascinating world characterized by moral ambiguity, Combat is fun, fastpaced, and colorful, Great symphonic soundtrack.
Main story lacks focus and drive, Multiple elements have been inexplicably simplified over the original, Combat is much less tactical.
It isn't the wonder its predecessor was, but Dragon Age II is still a quality role-playing game that focuses on the element of choice to great effect....
Abstract: The original Dragon Age released in a gaming market that, in hindsight, was incredibly apt for its arrival. There hadn't been any epic console games released in years. The other games of its ilk were lackluster at best, and their titles were synonymous...
It's not – in our opinion, anyway – really that good a game.I know we're reviewing its sequel here, but it's worth briefly exploring our reasoning, as it's going to heavily influence our reaction to Dragon Age II. Our basic issue was the game's linearity...
