Dragon Age: Origins

So its come to my attention that there is a new fad that is sweeping the nation. This fad is apparently called "gaming." Now I've had the opportunity to play many new games over the past few months. The one I am diving the deepest into right now is a new game from famed developer Bioware. The game is called "Dragon age: Origins." Its a good ol' fashion fantasy RPG complete with creepy British accents and lustful milk maids. I have had the opportunity to play both console version and PC version and I can whole heartidly say, as most will, that if you want this game, and you do, you need to get this game on the PC. The control work much better and combat is much simpler on the PC than on the console. As far as story goes, its your standard Old Age, fantasy RPG. There's an evil force that wants to destroy the world and you are apart of a slightly secret order of warriors and mages that have the ability and the will to take on this evil. The plot does a great job of pulling you in at the beggining but there is a lack of exposition towards the middle. It really takes a lot of the player to stay engaged. Luckily though Bioware thought ahead and that's why the combat it is so viceral and fun. For warriors there are an array of weapons to choose from such as axes, swords, maces, bows, crowbars, puppy dogs, kittens and carrots (but seriously there are a lot of weapons). For rouges combat is much less simple. They don't stand up well in a fight so you need to plan ahead. Mages are even less effective than rouges in straight up combat. Bring a healing potion. Character progression is, of course, another thing done sublimly in Dragon Age. There are the three main calsses to choose from, all of which have 4 unlockable specializations. Each class specialization feels different from the next and each has a well fleshed out way of recieving learning each one. Some seem a little easier to attain than others, such as becoming a bard by asking a party member while Champion you have to beat an entire segment of the game, but this doesn't detract from the reward you feel from gaining each one and unleasing some truly kick ass special moves on some baddies.

Closing Comments: Bioware is known for making games that have expansive worlds, deep plot, and interesting characters and with Dragon Age: Origins the developers haven't dissappointed. They have made a totally unique fantasy world with its own history and its own problems. Dragon Age: Origins is a shinning example of what can come when a developer takes the time to make the experience for the player worth their money.

Final: MUST OWN