Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition

Mucho arte

ive always been a fan of any dragon age game

Haven't played this game since launch, and I didn't fully appreciate it back then, but this time I totally get why everyone's still praising DA:O to this day. This game is big, ambitious, and feels very confident in its quality, and for good reason. Pretty much every game mechanic you would expect from a Bioware game from the late 00s and early 10s is here (except for a morality system I guess, but I didn't miss it), but it's all better and deeper, with more variety. I'm usually not into tactical combat systems, and it was miserable at first, as this game is not easy. But by the mid-game, once I got used to it, it became super fun to explore and find more and more combinations and tactics that work better against different types of enemies. The central plot will feel familiar to any Bioware fan, hitting many familiar beats, and it feels corny at times. I also found some of the dialogue to be a bit too edgy, like bringing up very explicit themes without properly addressing them. It works for the atmosphere the game is going for, as the world of DA: Origins is supposed to be bleak and depressing. I just wish some of this "darkness" was handled with a bit more finesse. But overall, the story totally works because of the amazing cast of characters in your party and the deep lore of this miserable, dark world - so again, Bioware at its best. I will say though, many of the companions are not very likable as people. Some are manipulative, some feel a bit dumb, and some are just annoying. I disliked Alistair for like the first 60% of the game, with his out of place constant quips that, weirdly enough, feel like marvel humor (I guess you could say they were ahead of their time). But that's the thing - I don't think you're supposed to fall in love with these characters right away like you are in the Mass Effect games. In DA:O, the companions feel a bit deeper, with layers and motivations that are sometimes hidden beneath character traits that aren't always appealing. Alistair in particular was probably designed to be likable right away, but either way, he becomes a lot more relatable once you get to know him and when he's hit with the weight of responsibility. And his story is very important to the world and plot, so by the end, he was one of my favorites. Oh, and also, the romance system is great, a lot less "on the rails" than I expected, and it has some moments that are actually touching. Morrigan romance was sweet and toxic at the same time. What an absolute masterclass in RPG making.

Maravilloso

CRASH! unplayable game, now feel the steam just robbed me. Steam needs to get its S### together!

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