Dragon Age: Origins game review

There is an ongoing debate among users about the best RPG developer. Perhaps, if not on the first line, then at least in the top 5 are the masters of the genre BioWare. The studio’s output has earned it the fame of millions of gamers and flattering reviews from consumers. Proof of BioWare’s professionalism and original thinking can be seen in the new title Dragon Age: Origins.

A Unique Scale Universe

There are hardly many “long-running” titles that have become hits upon release. Usually, when a release is delayed, projects lose relevance or are hostile to the experts. Of course: so much time has been spent, but nothing interesting has come out. The RPG Dragon Age: Origins is an exception to the rule. It took long 7 years to develop it, but it was worth it. Let’s briefly run through the advantages of the game to understand what we are going to talk about. Among them:

• rich functionality;
• realistic graphics;
• non-trivial storyline;
• comprehensive character progression;
• the generation of one of three heroes (human, elf or dwarf).

The unique universe lives by its own laws. The game has several kingdoms with their own traditions and religion, and centuries of controversy have spawned interracial and political wars. The developers have unleashed a flight of fancy by creating a parallel reality where even a cobblestone has a story to tell.

Awesome Gameplay Plot

Character generation in Dragon Age: Origins is a must. The player must choose which race he will fight for (humans, elves or dwarves). The choice predetermines the storyline and mission objectives. Once a race is chosen, the character’s social status is determined: warrior, mage or brigand. Each has an original set of abilities and specialisations that become available as you complete the missions. You can, of course, generate the appearance of the hero. The combinations are few, but the available arsenal is enough to create a memorable protagonist.

Regardless of the chosen character, the player becomes the Grey Guardian (there is a parallel with the Witcher). He will fight against Mor, an army of dark forces led by an arch-demon. The Grey Guardian is supported by both nobles and commoners, so they will not be attacked suddenly. Each mission in the game is subordinate to the fight against Mor. You will have to put in a lot of effort to defeat the spawn of darkness.

Character progression features

The selected character gains experience by completing missions. Once a certain value is accumulated, the character’s skills improve. Notably, each new experience mark unlocks an additional skill for the character. The game has pumping comments, so it’s hard to get confused here. Before the improvement of the hero it is better to work out a strategy, applying the experience gained for the development of certain skills. Pay special attention to the weapon in Dragon Age: Origins. Each artifact has its own important skills, which requires the user to pay attention.

The established rules apply not only to the protagonist, but also to his companions. Friends join you as you progress through the missions. They can also be upgraded, which gives them an advantage over their opponents in battle. You can only take three of your companions on missions, with the rest of your companions at the camp. Each adept has a scale of attitude to you, by which you can judge whether you should take them on a mission or not.

Thus, Dragon Age: Origins is another novelty in the world of role-playing games. The long-awaited release did not disappoint. The unique universe turned out to be exciting on adventures and realistic. Missions will require you to do your best not to die, earn the respect of the locals, and defeat the dark forces.