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What makes it remarkable for me is the way that it draws me into my characters and their relationships with his companions, with situations where I must chose what type of personality will that particular character have. And then I try to keep that character consistent with the chosen personality.

The amazingly constructed comedy, that put some people like me in stitches, to lighten a little a very dark and apocalyptic threat to the world that my characters are living in, the brilliant way that the story develops and throws consistent events that make sense considering all the lore of the world that has been presented and the progression of the tale, particularly in random encounters that are determined by the stage we are in the tale.

There is something really magic about DA, something that I simply had to try and capture. For me it was the first time that I felt compelled to make movies of a game and I have some 50 of them already. Because each moment in DA is unique. A battle will never be replayed the same way, the party chat will never occur in the same order, at the same place. For a particular moment in DA, there are possibly way more possibilities than I can calculate. While in other games that I love, including The Witcher and even Gothic, they all replay exactly the same. Not talking only about mechanics or the order we may choose to make those things happen. DA is Epic!

Oh, and I love Leliana so much! Thank you Corinne!!!

It's hard to deny it, but once you really get into the game... you're hooked. Bioware has always been great at making Roleplaying games and this one is no exception.

The first thing that i found to be really awesome were the number of different ways to start off the game (Depending on your race, origin and class). Even though you only get a handful of unique missions before you end up at Ostagar, where the story eventually goes on in the same direction with all classes, every play-through still feels unique with each new character. This is a great concept and I'd like to see more games like this.

I've never been very fond of the battle system in most RPG games, but this game was so good that it didn't bother me.

The graphics are great, the visual and sound effects really add to the epic feeling you get when you see the bigger battles in the game.

The Voice-over work is awesome, but I expected nothing less from Bioware.

I gave this game a 10, just because when i finished it for the first time. I just sat there... and smiled.

This is one of the most in-depth games i have ever played its fun and very emersive.I have spent a total of 109 hours on it i just cant stop playing it!The story is also very good with a massive amount of extra content to find and read each statue each book each sign and quest has another piece of information to add to your codex i have spent at least 10 hours reading things from the codex and other things,the amount of armor and weapons is ridiculous each type of wep and armor has Tiers 1-9 plus the wickedly powerful special versions of the three melee weapon types and 2 ranged types they are usually much different looking compared to the normal weapons unlike for example TES:oblivion specials its also the same with the armor.I have tried all 6 origin stories on this game and have found myself liking all of them equally i enjoy how every character treats you differently depending on your race and origin.The game play is very well done its fun it take time to master and you need to use the pause and play tactic even on the console version even though there is no friendly fire unless you play it on hard or nightmare but its still needed.I finished this game with tears in my eyes and immediately starting a new save i heavily suggest this game to anyone who is looking for a fun,addicting and heart twisting thrill ride this is one of the best games of the year 10/10

Dragon Age: Origins is an outstanding game on all levels, one of the best in recent years perhaps. If there was one thing that wasn't quite so good, it was that some of the outdoor background art were a little flat-looking. Other than that, the graphics were not bad at all despite the numerous criticism it has gotten on Amazon. The characters look well-modelled at least, the colours are atmospheric and help make the world and adventure believable and the voices do sync well with the lip movements. The music has moments where it is rousing and others where it's eloquent, overall it's well written and synchronises with everything with never a jarring note. The story is rich in detail and characterisation, totally immersive in its blend of fantasy, adventure and action and you are genuinely transported into the world the characters inhabit. The game play is varied and not overly-simplistic or overly-complex(even if at times Alistair was perhaps too easy to kill, but really that's part of the fun). What was also impressive was the balance of game play and story, they added so much to one another and there wasn't a time where there was too much or little of one. The writing and the voice acting stood out the most. The writing is incredibly intelligent and thought-provoking with some well-judged light-hearted humour for contrast, doing wonderfully in giving the characters distinctive personalities and emotional impact. The character interaction is strong and never stiff. And the voice work adds so much to those qualities, everybody is wonderful and nobody bad but in particular Kate Mulgrew is quietly firm and authoritative and Tim Curry has that subtle smarmy malevolence spot-on. All in all, an outstanding game. 10/10 Bethany Cox

For those looking to truly immerse themselves into an RPG experience this is it. Combined with amazing visuals, unique combat settings and varied character building options. Players face a multitude of decisions that shape the storyline (sometimes more so than others) but at the very least change how your allies interact with you and even how they fight. I can admit that there were times I felt like I had to step away because I faced so much decision, but this is a testament to how emotionally engrossed the game kept me rather than seeming forced or excessive. Dragon Age - Origins is simply everything you want in a Fantasy-based RPG. It's a pleasure to both watch and play on the PS3. Here's my money, BioWare, take of it as you please provided games like this keep coming.

Dragon age origins is a fantastic game, anyone who has played it would tell you the same. The voice acting is magnificent, the character depth is paralleled by no other game out right now and the story is lengthy enough to make you feel satisfied at the end, but sad you no longer have more quests to go on with the group of followers you became close to. The characters will make you establish feelings for them, whether it may be hate for sten,friendship with allister, or even love for morrigan. And they aren't even the only characters in the game. All of the relationships made in dragon age will make you forget about one dimensional characters like lydia. Please get this game.

I don't know why the score for Dragon age has been dropping the last couple of weeks because it is a brilliant game. The amount of things you can do is just amazing,you'll need to play the games at least eight times (which i have) to do half of the possible things in the game. the companions that you travel with are all unique with their own back stories. and personal quests that are emotional and tell us more about their characters. the romance system is also awesome and shows us a more human side of the game. The choices are brilliant and question are morals and what we believe is right. The story is fantastic, it is classic fantasy with a dark evil god coming to destroy everything, it does this in a way that makes you think it is the first time you are experiencing it. This is my favorite game of all time because of the choices game play and characters. Also the epic emotional story that makes you want to keep playing again and again. Now Finally i will talk about what makes this game amazing. the origin Stories. you get to pick your back story which all are emotional and show loss and sacrifice. I Recommend this game and think it is a brilliant, fantastic experience.

Amazing! Diverse and unique locations, full customization of your entire squad, extensive dungeons with creative designs and enemies, an engaging story plot, companions with complex personalities and real weight in the story, and TONS of loot!

I stumbled upon Dragon Age: Origins with no knowledge of it at all. After playing for a few hours I was gripped by the compelling story lines and the VAST amount of depth.

At first I was taken back by the combat system. Combining real-time action with micro-management on the fly is truly brilliant. Once I got into the swing of things, I found myself strategically placing my ranged characters at a distance, while my rogue set traps at a doorway and my warrior lured enemies into an ambush. This game makes you think! Hack'n'slash'n'button bashing just doesn't cut it with Dragon Age. You must plan every single attack carefully, for the greatest effect. I'm over 100 hours in and I've barely even scratched the surface.

With the massively extensive customizability and official downloadable content, this game is going to be hanging around for a long, long time. Game developers owe a lot to the modding community for keeping their games shining, long after they're released. We can be sure set for some great mods and new quests to keep us glued to our screens for many months/years to come.

A must buy for any RPG fan. 10/10

Dragon age: Origins you play as a Grey Warden one of the last ones and it's up to you to build an army and defeat the Darkspawn! Dragon age origins may be old but it's one of the best RPGs out there if you like playing games that are story based and have choices that really affect the world around you and the story you will love this game! You are able to Customize your character and you can choose your characters backstory. The combat may be repetitive as you most got to press A then your character does all the work for you. But the game really focus on world building. Your companions have great backstories you will grow to love them. You can also Romance them. This game really gives you the best role playing game. Overall really great story driven game!

Story follows a basic high fantasy plot with a villain's army to defeat. Characters have not much characterization and one to one conversations aren't many through the game. World is pretty much a map with few locations to select and navigate in a straight-foward way. Most of the sidequests are straight stuff and choices ends up to be "kill/esile x character", either way you won't have much impact on the story anyway. The only important choice is for Morrigan and we will see her fate in DA:I at least. Combat is, yet, a standardized RPG with party and skills to develops. Mage, warrior, thief. All with sub-classes with some extra skills. It's nothing new for the genre in the end. Dub is well done but dialogues are not always interesting and basically never surprise the player.

100% Classic RPG. Good or bad, the choice is yours.

The best RPG, great game, with epic story and amazing music, memorable scenes/moments... I have played the game at least 30times and played all the characters and choices in game... A dark fantasy with a range of choices from creating a heroic virtue grey warden, to a dark twisted mind that kills and makes bad deals given the choice... Bioware at its best

The companions are memorable with deep range of feelings Morrigan, Leliana, Alister, Shale, etc

The lore is amazing, the creation of a mirror world that is possible to exist...

Sometimes in the life of someone with a background of tabletop role-playing games such as D&D you look for those computer or console games that can somehow match up with what you imagine in your head whats going on when you roll the dice. Dragon age is That and then some! What is compelling about the game besides the excellent gaming mechanics and the interpersonal RPG banter between the characters and npcs, is the rich and full history they gave this world. You hear about histories and tales about places you don't even go too in the game but somehow their presence is felt as part of the worries and threats of certain characters. There are stores of information about groups civilizations cities nations empires that they only scratch the surface, hinting Dragon Age could become quite the chronicle of games with the wealth of information that could support it.

I will talk about a different subject first, but it is related: I always wondered why Television shows and games were not this brave like the Dragon Age series. The TV shows and games could have done more by including representation in both comic/books and games/TV shows. Now to talk about the game: The game was released in 2009, so I understand. I liked the way combat is introduced. Especially, I liked they introduced tactics to control the behavior of the AI character such as when the AI character will perform a specific attack or spell attack, etc. I liked the dark and gory atmosphere of this game. The darkspawn design was slightly terrifying and dark which is interesting. I like that they have included a few different sexual orientations. This is brave, and I applaud it. I noticed some different endings that the game creators and developers did not want to pursue such as Cullen's fate. If you pay attention to the ending of the game depending on which path you take, you will see Cullen's fate that did not mentioned in the Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition. I do not want to be negative, but I wanted to continue uploading my character and gameplay data on Dragon Age Keep. I am aware that it is not supported anymore. I am excited to see what they would do for the remake if they ever going to remake. I have to say one of the best RPG games. The game deserves more than 10 stars. The story was interesting, especially, with the way it continues in each game, however, I also noticed there are some quests or plots that could be included in each next Dragon Age Game.

This is easily one of the finest role playing games ever developed. Playing this on my Series X again with FPS boost has been an absolute dream. Origins has long been my favorite in the franchise, the care BioWare put into developing this world and characters is something that needs to be experienced. Even if you've never played a BioWare game before you owe it to yourself to play it if you're a fan of fantasy and role playing games. I'd also recommend this to people that loved Baldurs Gate 3, it will scratch that itch. It's also one of the few RPG's I've played where I feel my choices truly matter. Once you make a crucial decision in the story you'll find yourself wondering what might've happened if you chose the other path. Same with the origin stories, I'm playing City Elf this time and can't wait to see all the others again. Things like this are what make Origins so engaging. The other entries are enjoyable in their own right as well, but don't miss where it all started.

I have played this game including the Awakening Expansion and after Experiencing Dragon Age Origins I can say without a doubt, that it is the GREATEST Fanatasy RPG EVER!

The INCREDIBLE Musical Score by Inon Zur quite literraly takes you away from the Opening Stanza in the Intro. Its haunting and prepares you PERFECTLY for the tale that you are about to embark on

With Dragon Age Origins being in 3rd Person Fully rendered 3D world that and Full Voicing of all Main NPC and the incidental Npc's that you meet along the way it just creates the perfect enviroment to tell YOUR Characters story.

There are Eight Different Origin Background that you can choose between Human, Elven or Dwarf Backgrounds and you begin at those locations and progress with your based on that start.

The GREATEST and Bioware's Masterpiece!

Origins is one of, if not my favourite game.

Dragon age Origins is a total masterpiece, that set a standard for role playing games to come, this is due to it having an ambitious story, great gameplay, but most importantly, brilliant characters.

I find that in games, decision making can literally make the game, I love to see the world of the game get impacted by the decisions of your character, and Dragon age Origins does this flawlessly, and the more you play the game, the more you get attached to your character, and their companions, something that really makes the game stick.

If you love fantasy, or even role play games in general, play Dragon Age Origins, it is worth it, and still my favourite in the Dragon Age series.

Dragon Age Origins takes us to the realm of the kingdom of Ferelden, located on the continent of Thedas, which has a pretty solid backstory. Inhabited by humans, elves, dwarves and other races, the land is plagued by dark hordes of monsters of all kinds under the command of the archdemon, a powerful dragon. To protect the people of Ferelden from evil, the grey warden, an order of people of all races sworn to fight the archdemon, are summoned by the king to help defend the land. In the game, our character is offered the chance to join this group to fight against evil. Your introduction to the Grey Wardens will vary depending on the starting choices you make for your main character at the beginning of the game. The single-player mode offers around 60 hours of gameplay, and with the DLC expansions this can be extended even further. One of the most interesting features of Dragon Age Origins, which has become one of the pioneers of its genre, is the relationship between making choices and living with the consequences. Almost every mission presents us with many different solutions, and the decisions made not only shape the main character's personality, but also influence the fate of the game world.

Notice: This review is not biased. I have completed all Mass Effect games and I absolutely love them. This is my honest opinion.

I stumbled upon Dragon Age: Origins a while ago and I thought it looked really cool so i decided to buy a copy for my Xbox. Since it was made by BioWare, who made the amazing Mass Effect games and KOTOR, I thought it was going to be another great game to play. It's promotional presentation, however, deceived me.

I made my character, a Mage and I have to say really like the customization in the game. The amount of content is staggering. I started the missions and I thought it was great.

Until I began.

As soon as I was shown the game's storyline, I thought it was uninteresting. This is surprising to me because BioWare are a great company who made some fantastic games that ended up being RPG classics. I wasn't drawn to the story and it kind of bored me. I decided to stop playing as a mage and began as a warrior. That was bad too so I decided to play as a dwarf and...it was worse.

The character voices are surprisingly weak and the characters themselves were completely forgettable. Dragon Age: Origins disappointed me. BioWare disappointed me.

Although, I did like the gameplay mechanics and its skill system despite it's repetitive aspects. The magic and warrior spells are cool to watch and to wield.

Dragon Age: Origins is the most overrated RPG I have played and that is my honest opinion. I do not know why people love it so much?

Surprisingly disappointing, uninteresting and it's fun gameplay can't save it.

Do a better job, BioWare.

Dragon Age: Origins is a true masterpiece in the role-playing game genre. The game captivates from the very first moments with its deep and engaging story, where every decision you make affects the development of events and the final outcome of the story. Stunning graphics, unforgettable characters, and a meticulously crafted world make this game exceptional. The gameplay is so intriguing that it's hard to tear yourself away from it. I highly recommend it to all fans of quality RPGs!

One of the strongest aspects of Dragon Age: Origins is its narrative and story. The plotlines are incredibly well thought out, and every choice you make has significant consequences later in the game. From selecting your character's class to how you interact with other characters, everything influences the conclusion of your story. This is one of those games where every decision matters and can change the course of events. This non-linearity gives players a real sense of freedom in decision-making, making each playthrough unique.

The game's plot is filled with emotional depth and important themes like betrayal, love, loss, and finding one's place in the world. Players are faced with moral dilemmas where there are no right or wrong answers, making the game even more engaging and realistic.

The graphics, while not the most modern by today's standards, still impress with their detail. The world of Thedas is a place meticulously crafted down to the smallest details. Each location has its own unique look, atmosphere, and feel-whether it's dark dungeons covered in cobwebs or bright, open fields bathed in sunlight. The developers have put a lot of effort into creating diverse landscapes and architectural styles, which further immerses players in the game world.

In addition to its graphical execution, Dragon Age: Origins puts a strong emphasis on characters. These aren't just background figures; they are true personalities with their own stories, motivations, and characters. Interacting with them allows the player to dive into deep dialogues, uncover each character's story, and find out what brought them to this harsh world. Some characters may become loyal friends, while others could turn into outright enemies, depending on your decisions and actions. Relationships between characters influence the plot and add even more drama to the game.

It's impossible not to mention the gameplay, which is so well-designed and dynamic that it can easily captivate you for dozens, if not hundreds, of hours. The combat system is based on a tactical approach where it's important to use the abilities of each team member, set priorities correctly, and choose the most effective strategies. Every battle requires attention and planning from the player, especially when it comes to tougher boss fights or strong opponents. Moreover, the character development system, through leveling up and gaining new abilities, adds even more variety to the combat.

Beyond the combat system, Dragon Age: Origins offers a plethora of additional activities, such as exploring the world, completing various quests, searching for hidden artifacts, and much more. This allows players to constantly feel new challenges and discoveries while enjoying the development of their character.

Another important aspect of the game is the world of Thedas, which is filled with stories, myths, and conflicts. You'll constantly encounter different cultures, races, and factions, each with its own unique history and ideology. This adds depth and layers to the game, making players think about the consequences of their actions on a more global scale.

In conclusion, Dragon Age: Origins is a game that deserves the attention of all RPG fans. It's not just another role-playing game; it's true art, combining an engaging plot, unforgettable characters, complex gameplay, and a deep world. The game offers countless opportunities for exploration and decision-making, making each playthrough unique. Despite some technical shortcomings, this game is a must-play for anyone who appreciates quality RPGs with a rich story and a vibrant world.