Dragon Age: Origins - Xbox 360

This is a fantastic RPG that Bioware has made. I was looking for a great RPG that had a great story line, was very long, and was also very replayable. Dragon Age: Origins is that game and so much more. With six different origin stories to choose from, you can expierence the story multiple times from different viewpoints. Custom leveling lets you make your character fit the role you want it to, along with the ability to custom manage your party members as well. Plenty of side-quests and side-missions will keep you pumping in the hours. If you are expecting amazing graphics you won't find them here, some of the locations are amazing, some of them are average. Overall the graphics are average as well I would say. The sounds and music are fantastic. I would definately recommend this game to any RPG fan.

It took me a little while to get used to the Diablo-like gameplay, but have now learned to embrace and kind of like it. It is a nice change from the Final Fantasy like, turn-base fighting. Good storyline with a choose-your-own adventure type layout. You have some control over how the story plays out. Plenty of side quests to keep the game not so linear. I'm up to 55 hrs and have only discovered 70% of the map. And I still have all the downloadable content if I'm still craving for more.

I have had this game since it came out last year and I can say this is the first RPG I have really enjoyed on the 360, There is so much focus on the FPS games that I thought it was a lost art. The story was great and quite diverese, the ability to play 6 different opening stories/people was very cool, I loved the way that decisions you make in the game can effect the game, I have played all of the Final Fantasy games and this game was alot more mature, and alot darker, you can tell it was really made for a more mature player, it's nice to see, it's almost like going to the movies, everything is PG-13 where this would have been rated R. The only thing that I would say bad about the game was the graphics could use a bit of work, but the gameplay, and real time battle system were great, nothing turn based which was nice, also the ability to play at different difficulty levels was nice, I was able to start off easy and work my way up. If you like RPG's this is really worth it, the downloadable content adds another 5-10 hours of gameplay and is worth the MS points in my eyes as well, overall a 4.9 out of 5!

Pros: Bioware is one of the premiere story tellers in the gaming world and Dragon Age does not disappoint. You can get lost in the story and choosing a path of being of upright and courteous or just joke around or be evil and unscrupulous. I love the side conversations that go on between the characters while you are adventuring and searching. The fight sequences can be complicated at times but generally they are intense and entertaining. I do like the option to lower the skill level if you keep on getting crushed at the same combat scene. I was looking for a game that would take me longer than 8 to 10 hours to complete and this game has certainly fit that mold. I know I will go back and choose a different character class and try taking on a different personality. Cons: The first thing that surprised me was the grainy looking graphics. The opening startup with Bioware and the cover shot looked promising however when the game gets started the graphics are a disappointment. I am not saying they are horrible or really even that bad, but with KOTR and Mass Effect, Bioware has that Reputation of putting out great story telling and stunning graphics. This looks like they ported it down from the PC rather than working on all of what the Xbox can provide in the graphics department. Next, the choose your dialogue is great but can bog down the game because there is so much information that you can get from asking questions and trying to pick which is the best way to get the information you are looking for. Lastly, the control setup is ideal for a PC with keyboard and mouse, but for the game consoles, the layout and getting to the spells, weapons, medkits, and so forth is very clunky and cumbersome at times and it especially shows when you are in combat. Overall: The game is decent and I would recommend it to anyone that liked Knights of the Old Republic and D&D RPGs. If you have a PC, I would say stick with the PC version. The story line, like I said before is deep and if you don't mind the graphic step down, then this is definitely for you. Most of the Magazine reviews and online game reviews that I have read and seen have been pretty accurate.

I've played many RPGs and find this one to be at the top of my list. It is definitely right up there with Fallout, KOTOR, Oblivion and other deep roleplaying games. If you're looking for a simple action RPG you are in the wrong place. This is game has so much artistry in every aspect it would be a crime to ignore it all. I've told the wife it is like playing a book. Sound: There is a lovely classical soundtrack with choral elements, I think you can even buy it separately. The characters are very well voice acted, far superior to Oblivion, Fable or Fallout3. Gameplay: The gameplay has an overall plot with many many branches and different ways to play based on your origin (human, dwarf, etc) and the class you play, as well as the places you visit and in what order. This is the selling point of the game. You can get 50 hours out of it, but that is only with 1\6 possible characters, and since the plot changes with each one, you can realistically get at least 300 hours. I'm not kidding. Of course you would know many spoilers by the last couple of playthroughs, but if you want to compare it to another game like Call of Duty for example, you play it through once and thats about all you get. Imagine playing Call of Duty as a medic instead for example. Combat is accessible yet challenging, with different difficulties available if you find it too hard/easy. Graphics: Similar to Mass Effect. The characters are very detailed and look great. Backgrounds are less so, but acceptable. Fun: I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long long time. Deeply engrossing. Make sure you don't forget to sleep!

Game is good, recommended if you like Mass Effect and KOTOR. I think this game resembles KOTOR more but people are comparing it to ME probably because they're both available on 360. I also recommend this game if you did not like Mass Effect because it succeeds where Mass Effect didn't, and vise versa. ME's visuals were excellent, and that's probably the only downside here, but otherwise, the story is reasonably not too geeky or childish, the interface is great as far as console games go, and the voice acting is the best I've ever heard in a video game, not that I've heard anything comparably as good. I feel the need to reiterate that: the voice acting is excellent. My only complaint is that I wish I a) had a gaming pc to play this on b) bought this for pc. Not the game's fault - the 360 port is as good as it can be.

This is the best RPG I've played in a long time. The story is engaging and complex, the world is full of interesting NPC's, and the characters have a great range of abilities allowing for near infinite customizing options. The side quests make for interesting encounters, and are a great way to get XP. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm sure it will be worth it when I do. (Provided I can tear my wife away from it long enough!)

After a little over 26 hours of playing Dragon Age, I finally concluded the game. Few things I can say is that the game is pretty good, the story is interesting (though it reminds me of Lord of the Rings in some ways), and the length of the game is pretty long depending if you do a lot of stuff outside the main story. The graphics look a little washed, though not bad, just not jaw dropping for a next gen game. The biggest problem I had with the game was the combat, I found my character just standing around and not attacking, and when I locked on to another enemy my character would run from the fight, which after a while became very annoying. The loading times in the game can be long, but I didn't mind regardless. Overall, a good solid game that delivers entertainment.