Combat is fast and fun yet retains much of its strategic appeal; Kirkwall serves as grand adventure hub in the spirit of Baldur's Gate II's Athkatla; BioWare creates another memorable character in Varric.
Game lacks "epic feel" of Origins; framed narrative feels a bit gimmicky; PC players lose large battlefield view of combat; final battle falls flat.
Abstract: Dragon Age 2 from BioWare is the follow up to Dragon Age: Origins without most of the pomp and ceremony. ‘Origins suffered from some hapless marketing direction that promised a sex, drugs and rock & roll-type gaming experience when, in fact, it i...
Abstract: Dragon Age 2 from BioWare is the follow up to Dragon Age: Origins without most of the pomp and ceremony. ‘Origins suffered from some hapless marketing direction that promised a sex, drugs and rock & roll-type gaming experience when, in fact, it i...
It's amazing that Bioware would take its premier IP, and take risks with it, while still turning out a genuinely interesting RPG
The reaction to this game is going to discourage anyone from trying anything innovative ever again
With Dragon Age 2, Bioware has delivered a very different RPG that's still set within the very interesting world it came up with in Dragon Age 1. It's an ace combination...
Abstract: Bioware, the studio behind Dragon Age 1 and 2, have carved out a niche for themselves in the world of RPGs. Consistently they release games that delve deep into the original universes they create. Political intrigue, frighteningly in-depth plots, unique a...
I thoroughly enjoyed Dragon Age II and the new streamlined interface definitely makes playing the game a much more enjoyable experience. It may be set in another dusty old sword and sorcery universe but the game mechanics, characters and story a create...
Abstract: The important fact to remember when playing an RPG for the first time is to immerse yourself in the world. It requires an open mind to appreciate the top-notch storytelling and characters. As an entry point into the genre, Dragon Age 2 excels, introducing the world and gameplay in a way that is easy to understand and not overwhelm..
Abstract: Published March 21st 2011. Written by Sean Bell. Dragon Age: Origins was pretty great, so you can imagine how ridiculously pumped I’ve been about the arrival of Dragon Age II. After all, if a BioWare game has issues, it’s usually safe to assume they’ll...
