Dragon Age: Origins!

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Permalink Reply by Timmy Cupcakes on November 5, 2009 at 1:45pm

Hmm I was wondering about this one, thanks for the review. This is not an MMORPG correct? I am personally a big fan of a lot of JRPGs with a structured plot, but can get off on FPS RPGs as well. How do you think this will fit into those preferences?

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Permalink Reply by Shane (aka I Need a good AKA) on November 5, 2009 at 1:50pm

to Timmy - this is not an MMORPG, but straight up single player RPG, that can handle like old school Baldur's gate - Zoomed out view, right click to move OR move in close and walk round with the W,S,A.D (like WoW)
- it's plot is great so far, but does tend to have many side quests that can pile up and the main story get lost.

Chilly - The same peoples that made KOTOR & Mass Effect makes Dragon Age, but this is very much the High Fantasy LOTR style RPG.

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Permalink Reply by Timmy Cupcakes on November 5, 2009 at 5:21pm

Cool dude, it's about time they made another good RPG available for the PS3.

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Permalink Reply by Shane (aka I Need a good AKA) on November 5, 2009 at 8:41pm

Well I just played a couple more hours and wow
I got the PC version although I'm not sure what the differences are I just got this to say about the game til this point - immersive!

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Permalink Reply by Timmy Cupcakes on November 6, 2009 at 10:28am

Don't worry Shane I trust your opinion enough to actually buy the game last night. Only about 4 hours in, but really see the potential. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Shane (aka I Need a good AKA) on November 6, 2009 at 10:29am

right on! lol now you have to enjoy it or Ill feels bad :D

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Permalink Reply by Chilly on November 6, 2009 at 6:13am

Yeah I know Bioware, I deleated my post cause it seemed like I contradicted myself and couldnt be bothered fixing it, what I meant was that I liked the sci fi setting of KOTOR (plus im a huge star wars fan) but when I learned it was sort of "turn based" I wasnt that sure about it but it turned out great, the only Baulders gate I played was on ps2 and I loved it. Im probably gonna pick up this game today :)

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Permalink Reply by jeff on November 7, 2009 at 9:17pm

i got this game the first day it came out... so far im really enjoying it, i dig the story i dig the dialog , the voice acting is passable i just love the mood the game sets like the battle of ostagar... amazing

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Permalink Reply by Shane (aka I Need a good AKA) on November 7, 2009 at 10:42pm

that battle of Ostagar was amazing! I'm really enjoying the Roleplaying elements, like talking to my team mates at the camp sites, just the level of immersion is amazing.
lol I'm gushing I know :P but I havent had such a game experience like this in a long time.

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Permalink Reply by Stanley Kubrick on November 9, 2009 at 2:06am

Also note the PC version is the best as you can zoom out and in of the action and manage the strategy of other npcs in your party with greater detail, also the graphics are better.

The PS3 apparently has the edge on the XBox 360 in terms of graphics and the console version's menu system is vastly different to the PCs. Console version is meant to be easier to play with no tough battles, you almost sail through.

I got the PC version, I stupidly ordered the Xbox 360 version.

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Permalink Reply by MDS on November 9, 2009 at 2:20am

I always prefer the PC-version of a game just because of what you mentioned. You always seem to be able to have more options as a player to control the game you are playing and it ADDS to the enjoyment of the game. Sure, some things like Madden Football and Racing games can be fine on the console systems. But the truth is, the best games will always be even better on the PC.

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Permalink Reply by Shane (aka I Need a good AKA) on November 9, 2009 at 7:19am

This is true to a point that if you want a serious gaming time, PC all the way. The consoles do have some great RPGs though like Chronotrigger and Final Fantasy (although I never got into the FF series) they still had a great concept and execution.

The thing I love about PC games (generally) is the ability to mod, or get mods for games. Take Dragon Age, great game, and could be equally good on consoles, yet the PC version will get the world building toolset soon. While most people won't care, this is something I look forward to fiddlin with

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