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If you loved the first Dragon Age you will fall into a certain category regarding this game.. A) I HATE IT: The first game was perfect, why did they change so many things!? B) PRETTY GOOD: Sure they made some changes but it is a step in the right direction, while taking a few back as well.. I seem to fall into the B category, while many fans of the previous fall into the first. Now if you have played the first game, you simply must keep an open mind while playing this game. Otherwise you will just be comparing it the whole time you're playing it. While yes, this game IS a sequel..it is fairly different. And if you have never played a Dragon Age game, then just take it as it is I suppose. (And play the first one while you're at it too!) The Differences: -The main character speaks now. (I personally liked this, as I wasn't a huge fan of reading all those dialogue choices every 2 minutes) -No auto attack. (Bioware says they're going to patch this, but as of right now it can be fairly button mashy, but I enjoy the mashiness.) -You are basically stuck in one area the whole game. (Yeah..not exactly a grand adventure when you're stuck in a town the whole game..) -You can only be a human (Huge let down here) -You can't simply turn around and talk to your party members (Another huge letdown..) -MUCH SHORTER (The first game I played for around 90+ hours. This one maxed out at 30..ehh..) Okay after typing all that I realize that most of the "changes" were "things they changed that I didn't like". Haha. But seriously, this game is fun when it gets down to it. The new characters are overall pretty likeable, and combat is fluid and fun. I actually WANTED to go out and get into another battle. And of course all those little romance options are still there. I will admit that this game does indeed feel a little rushed, but it is by no means a bad game. All in in all it still feels like Dragon Age, just with a little Mass Effect aftertaste to it (refreshing, no?). Would I recommend buying this game? Yes. ...at it's current 60 dollar price tag? No. Personally, I'd wait until the price drops. Or wait until you can buy it used off of some site where they do things like that..oh hey.Read full review
This game arrived quickly and was brand new. The game itself is different from Dragon Age Origins and plays well on the Xbox 360 using a controller. It is a good RPG and well organized in terms of quests. Characters are interesting and choices for responses are abundant as they are in most Bioware games. The story line has enough action in it to be exciting. Good game!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Overall I am impressed with the game, mainly the overhaul in the combat system and in that aspect I do like the change. My issue with the game is the length and depth of the game is not like that of its previous title, Dragon Age: Origins. I think so many people b*tched about origins combat system because they thought it was too hard (in some aspects it was, but overall I thought it was pretty solid and no different than previous bioware games like star wars knights of the old republic). Story in Origins was very well written and the lore was exceptional for a video game, and Dragon Age 2 doesn't ditch the story, but rather confines and simplifies it a bit, maybe even too much. Overall, I do like the stylistic makeover with much of the weapons and races, especially the giant qunari. For me, the purchase of this game was a no brainer because I liked DA:Origins, but I felt like they simplified the game a bit too much. I would not give 50 or 60 bucks for it, but for 25 bucks on ebay I felt it was money well spent, especially given the lack of decent games out at the moment. Guess I have to wait till fall/winter of this year to get some decent games.Read full review
Overall good RPG (Role Playing Game). Not as good as Dragon Age Origins but still a good game. They fixed a lot of the annoying factors that were in origins such as the inventory problems, conversation problems, and lack of luster in the basic attacks. But it seemed that the world was just a great deal smaller since you really never leave the city of Kirkwall. Plus I didn't like the fact that you couldn't play as different races with different backgrounds like the first. Still an overall good game and worthy of a few playthroughs. That is why i rank it as good and not excellent. If you've never played Dragon Age then I guess the best example I could compare it to is Fable. Good solid RPG
It is a good game with a very good story. However, it had a lot missing that I loved in Origins. In this game it was impossible to find enough money to purchase more than one of the best weapons. In origins you were able to make potions and high level potions out of crafting items you could buy. This game eliminates that. The potions no longer have a master, grandmaster level to them. So in origins you were able to buy lyrium and solvent to create grandmaster lyrium potions to sell and make unlimited profit. This option is gone in DA2. Also, the beast specialty is gone and some others. I gave DAO a 10/10. DA2 is 8/10 in my opinion.
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