Dragon Age II
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I had the first one on PS3 and was really into it at first, I'd been waiting excitedly for the month previous to it's release. I got bored quite quickly though and ended up restarting as a different character, only to quit again. I think the fighting just got repetitive, although the storyline was fantastic, rivaling metal gear (new one of which I cannot wait for).
I think I will end up buying DA 2, although I will end up quitting to play FM most probably. I can't seem to fully engross myself in more than one game at one time :S
I think I will end up buying DA 2, although I will end up quitting to play FM most probably. I can't seem to fully engross myself in more than one game at one time :S
Combat in Origins is not for everyone - it is similar to Bioware's previous games (I'm thinking KoTOR). It is relatively slow, and you need to pause quite a bit a and quit up commands and use spells, stuns ect. intelligently - especially on harder difficulty levels. From what I have seen DA2 has changed combat quite a bit, it is faster and has more 'impact'. Whether this is a good thing or not, personally, I don't know yet. They tried to make ME2 more accessible, and IMO, that turned out half the game it could have been. But Bioware say you can still pause and queue commands to be executed as in origins. We will have to see.
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I seemed to get bored of fighting the same low level creatures all the time, only fighting the big creatures for the first time really gave me a kick, and they were far too infrequent for my liking. I'll be buying the new one though
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It looks frickin' epic, can't wait to get my teeth stuck into this one.
I know. Just been watchin the trailers and it looks rather minty
Well, been playin the demo-and happy to say lappy handled it pretty well. Bit slow, but only because forgot to lower the graphic detail. Easy to use combat interface, plenty of blood and guts. Enjoyed it. Suspect I'll be gettin this on release day.
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Okay played the demo the skill trees are much simpler and slick, the graphics have improved also very enjoyable watching your enemies explode in a sea of blood when you use a brutal 2 hander skill and they have low hp.
I like the speech reel it's not as simple as suspected you have always got the investigate option
I like the speech reel it's not as simple as suspected you have always got the investigate option
I have played through the demo twice now (Warrior and Rogue). I am pretty impressed with how it plays. Jumping around everywhere is fun as a rogue
Most of the complexity of Origins seems intact, even if it is hidden somewhat (I want my floating numbers back :'(). At first I was a bit skeptical that the ME style converstaion wheel would work in DA, but Bioware seem to have pulled it off. IMO a few of the options available in most conversations in Origins led to the same outcome anyway so it makes sense to strip away some needless options for a slicker interface.
One concern I have at the moment is skills not doing friendly fire. IMO that makes the game too easy... Perhaps there will be FF on hard and nightmare though.
Edit: There is an option to turn on damage numbers in the interface options but it is greyed out in the demo
Most of the complexity of Origins seems intact, even if it is hidden somewhat (I want my floating numbers back :'(). At first I was a bit skeptical that the ME style converstaion wheel would work in DA, but Bioware seem to have pulled it off. IMO a few of the options available in most conversations in Origins led to the same outcome anyway so it makes sense to strip away some needless options for a slicker interface.
One concern I have at the moment is skills not doing friendly fire. IMO that makes the game too easy... Perhaps there will be FF on hard and nightmare though.
Edit: There is an option to turn on damage numbers in the interface options but it is greyed out in the demo
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If it is an upgraded version of Origins its going to be a winner, its simple some people dont like the stop start tactical approach to the fighting, I for one love it, similar to one of my other favourites Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2
some people enjoy the hack n slash which I cannot stand to be quite honest! going to download the demo now for the pc and give it a try cant wait
nice running commentary Tharros I think you and I share the same tastes in games and that being a good one peace
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anyone have the link for the Pc version?
some people dont like the stop start tactical approach to the fighting, I for one love it, similar to one of my other favourites Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2 some people enjoy the hack n slash which I cannot stand to be quite honest! going to download the demo now for the pc and give it a try
cant wait nice running commentary Tharros
I think you and I share the same tastes in games and that being a good one peace---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:08 PM ----------
anyone have the link for the Pc version?
I put a link in the OP Raikan
And yes I do think we like similar games. Bring on March 8
Edit: One thing that is annoying me is how different darkspawn look. They just don't look anything like they did in origins. Hurlocks don't look like hurlocks... Except ogres which look basically the same. For example:
DA: Origins - Hurlock
DAII Hurlock
And yes I do think we like similar games. Bring on March 8
Edit: One thing that is annoying me is how different darkspawn look. They just don't look anything like they did in origins. Hurlocks don't look like hurlocks... Except ogres which look basically the same. For example:
DA: Origins - Hurlock
DAII Hurlock
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Never played either of the games but KOTOR was one my my favorite games ever (and im not a star wars fan!)
Is the combat system the same on this as KOTOR?
Is the combat system the same on this as KOTOR?
Yes. Combat in Origins is very similar to KOTOR. In DA2, it is still similar, but a bit faster, there is a greater felling of 'impact' + blood/gore. All the good stuff
looks better in mu opinion
its 1.2gb's along the way
Well, I wasn't really commenting on the graphical fidelity. I'm just a bit puzzled why Bioware decided to change the art style for hurlocks/emissaries ect.
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Yes. Combat in Origins is very similar to KOTOR. In DA2, it is still similar, but a bit faster, there is a greater felling of 'impact' + blood/gore. All the good stuff
Well, I wasn't really commenting on the graphical fidelity. I'm just a bit puzzled why Bioware decided to change the art style for hurlocks/emissaries ect.
Sweeeeeet. Might get the first Dragon Age then! cheaper and by the time I've got round to playing it though number 2 will be cheaper. Win - win!
You could look at getting Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition on Steam. It has Origins + Awakening + all 9 DLCs.