Spoilers ahead but ah, what the heck. You know you wanna read!
I admit that I have played very few RPGs compared to the more avid gamers but meh, this is not the case here. Dragon Age: Origins is made by Bioware, developers of other great western RPGs of our generation such as the amazing Star Wars: KOTOR I and II, though to a lesser degree for the latter, Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2. Let’s not forget Mass Effect and Jade Empire too. I’m currently in the process of… acquiring Jade Empire. I hope it’s worth the time I have invested.
Anyways, Dragon Age: Phew. I should’ve bought the original copy, really. There’s quite a bit of downloadable content (DLC) that seems really, really interesting that’s way too interesting to fucking pass up on. The game by itself, I’ve completed it twice now. Both times with some rather large differences. I essentially played with the mindset that I’m a good guy out for glory and the betterment of Ferelden. Unlike KOTOR, being good and bad doesn’t set you on a “light path” or a “dark path” but instead it determines the attitude your travelling companions have towards you, the world’s attitude towards you and of course, ultimately what happens in the end and who fights with you in the finale.
Anyways, Dragon Age: Phew. I should’ve bought the original copy, really. There’s quite a bit of downloadable content (DLC) that seems really, really interesting that’s way too interesting to fucking pass up on. The game by itself, I’ve completed it twice now. Both times with some rather large differences. I essentially played with the mindset that I’m a good guy out for glory and the betterment of Ferelden. Unlike KOTOR, being good and bad doesn’t set you on a “light path” or a “dark path” but instead it determines the attitude your travelling companions have towards you, the world’s attitude towards you and of course, ultimately what happens in the end and who fights with you in the finale.
My Dalish Elf Rouge with Alistair
Shexy witch Morrigan. Rrrr~
It’s a pity I don’t have a machine at my disposal that can contain this beast. The whole thing is a whopping 15 GB. Jeezus Mother’uckin’ Christ. The graphics are supposed to be amazing from what I can see from the trailers and the such but seeing as I do not currently possess a machine that can handle this thing, I had to lower the graphics greatly but this did not hamper my gameplay experience at all.
This game stands out because it’s one of the most morbid and violent RPGs I have seen. Blood gets spattered all over your ass whenever you kill an enemy, either with a huge swing over the chest with your huge ass zweihander, a good old fashioned decapitation or a delicate yet deadly 1-2 with longsword and dagger. Morbid as in desperate times call for desperate measures and creature that are evil incarnate from everything in the lore as fantasy world comes. Werewolves, zombies, undead, demons, abominations (No, no fresh meat) and of course, the darkspawn, the grunt antagonists, litter the battlefield in this tale of betrayal, lust and violence. No vampires though, just realized that. Would’ve loved if there was a quest involving someone looking like ol’ paleface and then proceed to decapitate his sorry dead ass just to shut those rabid fan girls up.
Romance in this game is pretty tight, much better than KOTOR ‘cause Jedi are supposed to be chaste anyways and Star Wars sex scenes will kill half the geek population anyways. Bioware definitely rewards players who pursue the girl. You get 2 choices, both very hot in their own element. It’s either a witch or a nun. I’m not talking crooked nose, hunchbacked old bitches or nuns covered so much that the ninjas of the Middle East are put to shame. I’m talking like… goddesses here mate.
2 girls only. But pretty tight. Too bad there’s no harem option. There is a harem opportunity though, so I’ve heard. Ah, I’ve got your attention now, have I? Hahahaha… Well, that’s another story that you’ll have to find out.
Characters in the game are insane. Very colourful lives they live or have lived and plunging you into some of their problems are just fun. Splendid voice acting save for one or two fouls during rare occasions.
Pity that Bioware still hasn’t mastered how to make good endings ‘cause ending them with numerous boxes of text just doesn’t cut it. People want cutscenes. FMVs. Come on! Either way, Dragon Age: Origins is a must get. Great character dialogues to keep you entertained for hours, I love Morrigan and Alistair. Their banter. Classic. Wide variety of quests. Interesting characters and dialogue options. Spells, skills that are not only flashy but damn deadly. One of the more interesting parts of this game is that your main character has their own unique background that you can play that has been aptly named “Origins”. You have the choice of playing the Human Noble, Human Mage, Dalish Elf, City Elf, Elf Mage, Dwarven Commoner and Dwarven Noble storylines that are vastly different from each other and has no common themes with each other except that Duncan recruits you into the Grey Wardens at the end of it. Some pretty softcore sensual shit. Yeap.
This game stands out because it’s one of the most morbid and violent RPGs I have seen. Blood gets spattered all over your ass whenever you kill an enemy, either with a huge swing over the chest with your huge ass zweihander, a good old fashioned decapitation or a delicate yet deadly 1-2 with longsword and dagger. Morbid as in desperate times call for desperate measures and creature that are evil incarnate from everything in the lore as fantasy world comes. Werewolves, zombies, undead, demons, abominations (No, no fresh meat) and of course, the darkspawn, the grunt antagonists, litter the battlefield in this tale of betrayal, lust and violence. No vampires though, just realized that. Would’ve loved if there was a quest involving someone looking like ol’ paleface and then proceed to decapitate his sorry dead ass just to shut those rabid fan girls up.
Romance in this game is pretty tight, much better than KOTOR ‘cause Jedi are supposed to be chaste anyways and Star Wars sex scenes will kill half the geek population anyways. Bioware definitely rewards players who pursue the girl. You get 2 choices, both very hot in their own element. It’s either a witch or a nun. I’m not talking crooked nose, hunchbacked old bitches or nuns covered so much that the ninjas of the Middle East are put to shame. I’m talking like… goddesses here mate.
2 girls only. But pretty tight. Too bad there’s no harem option. There is a harem opportunity though, so I’ve heard. Ah, I’ve got your attention now, have I? Hahahaha… Well, that’s another story that you’ll have to find out.
Characters in the game are insane. Very colourful lives they live or have lived and plunging you into some of their problems are just fun. Splendid voice acting save for one or two fouls during rare occasions.
Pity that Bioware still hasn’t mastered how to make good endings ‘cause ending them with numerous boxes of text just doesn’t cut it. People want cutscenes. FMVs. Come on! Either way, Dragon Age: Origins is a must get. Great character dialogues to keep you entertained for hours, I love Morrigan and Alistair. Their banter. Classic. Wide variety of quests. Interesting characters and dialogue options. Spells, skills that are not only flashy but damn deadly. One of the more interesting parts of this game is that your main character has their own unique background that you can play that has been aptly named “Origins”. You have the choice of playing the Human Noble, Human Mage, Dalish Elf, City Elf, Elf Mage, Dwarven Commoner and Dwarven Noble storylines that are vastly different from each other and has no common themes with each other except that Duncan recruits you into the Grey Wardens at the end of it. Some pretty softcore sensual shit. Yeap.
Your own Indy Jones and Da Vinci Code experience
Ol’ Spiky’s Rating: 4.5/5 5 means a perfect game. Unfortunately this is not perfect ‘cause Bioware could’ve done better with certain aspects but it’s all to my personal liking, that’s it. Overall, it’s a super solid game. Totally shouldn’t miss out on this. It’s like missing totally on FF7 or FF8 or not knowing what’s 9-11.
My current character - a rogue Mage
I’ve posted this on FB already but I thought I’d share this video again just ‘cause the video is so kickass and the song is awesome. In case you couldn’t catch the words in the bottom left corner, it’s “This Is The New Shit” by Marilyn Manson.
Peace.
P.S: Check your newspapers. Did you notice Sherlock Holmes does not show in Ipoh? Now what is up with that, you tell me.
Peace.
P.S: Check your newspapers. Did you notice Sherlock Holmes does not show in Ipoh? Now what is up with that, you tell me.
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