RPGs, or Role Playing Games, have always been very popular. Those role playing games allow the player to create a character and live in a fictional world, the game, through his character. The player therefore becomes "responsible" for the action of his or her character. With their immense popularity, it is not surprising that the popularity of RPGs transferred to the multimedia. Hence, who hasn't seen Final Fantasy, or even Zelda?
Although these classics remain the favorite of many, other RPGs have known a great success among video game players. These new RPGs stand out by their realistic graphics and outstanding gameplay. And one of the best RPGs ever made is "Dragon Age: Origins".
The video game "Dragon Age: Origins" can be described as a "good versus evil" type of video game. The storyline tells your story, where you are part of one of the surviving groups of the legendary guardians, the Grey Warden. You character takes on the responsibility to save humanity from its archenemy. The are 6 possible playable preludes known as 'Origin Stories' and players must travel across Ferelden in order to end the political struggles that lead into the kingdom's civil war.
The video game has an excellent storyline and is very deep. Developers obviously put some attention to the details, allowing for great fundamentals. Throughout the game, you will have to gather different companions. You must work with your comrades to fight your enemies. The game allow for different levels of gameplay (different levels of difficulty).
This said, the is lots of blood, gore and looting. You will find your screen "splashed" with blood and remains of the villains flying everywhere at the end of the fights. The game is also filled with sexual content (such as female threesomes...) but has also some romance (with a pretty girl or guy, depending on your character), and should definitely be considered for a mature audience because it is rated a MATURE game.
Although it is a great game, Dragon Age: Origin does have some imperfection. It does start slow, but once it kicks in, boy you won't let the controller go. Then, if you are a graphics snob, you may find the graphics of the game to be a little bit behind its times.
In the end, "Dragon Age: Origins", with its compelling storyline and excellent game play, is a must have and play for anyone who enjoys RPGs with dragons, arch demons and dark fantasy.
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In the end, "Dragon Age: Origins", with its compelling storyline and excellent game play, is a must have and play for anyone who enjoys RPGs with dragons, arch demons and dark fantasy.
Need more information? Read our Top 10 RPGs on ConsumerTop10 for more reviews!
