Dragon Age: Origins Is Finally Here -- What Do You Think So Far?

46 Comments Posted November 3, 2009 - By Patrick Klepek

Dragon Age: Origins Is Finally Here -- What Do You Think So Far?

The "spiritual successor" to Baldur's Gate has been a long time coming, but Dragon Age: Origins is finally here for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. No matter which platform you're checking out BioWare's latest role-playing epic on, our review suggests you'll be in for a good time. I'm still not convinced Dragon Age: Origins is my kind of RPG, but since it's a frickin' BioWare game we're talking about, I'll definitely be booting it up to find out one way or the other.

Did you decide to take a sick day to get a head start on the 60+ hours of holiday gaming? Are you fumbling through the instruction manual at work, waiting for the clock to strike 5:00 pm? Is Steam currently running through the Intertubes to deliver the game to your PC?

Let me know your thoughts on Dragon Age: Origins so far...or describe the painful wait.

Tags: PC Gaming, PlayStation 3, Videogames, Xbox 360

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MrPickering

I just sent the box in, so Im looking at 2 weeks until I get it back. Almost want to buy it for PC, but I would prefer to get the achievements.

Posted: November 3, 2009 10:55 AM | Reply | Report

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torano

My current PC won't run it - not powerful enough. Anyone know how gameplay differs between PC and xbox 360? I've played all Bioware games on PC thus far.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:03 AM | Reply | Report

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cmdluke

pre-ordered the game and put $30 down on it 2 weeks ago. can't pick it up today. really bummed. =(

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:03 AM | Reply | Report

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cmdluke

really? I can't post 2 asterisks in a row to show a crying face? way to make my day even worse G4. ridiculous filter!

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:04 AM | Reply | Report

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RRODisBack Show Hide(5 Replies)

The PS3 version is the superior console version.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:05 AM | Reply | Report

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shawnrussow

taking a break for a bit right now, but so far my experience has been very positive. I'm playing an elf taking a more ranger style path, with 2 warriors and a mage in my group. The mage seems a bit overly powerful at the moment, but I'm guessing they all flesh out pretty well with 4th tier talents.

The cinematics are great and the environment is well built. The combat can be a bit dull in the beginning, when most of your time attacking is just auto hits, but it gets a bit more fun when you get a full party.

All in all, it has been a great experience so far. and I can't wait for the story to flesh out some more. If you are in the realm of contemplation of picking this up, I would highly suggest it even if you aren't huge into RPGs.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:13 AM | Reply | Report

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fluttzie

im waitin for the game of the year edition ( or something similar) with all the dlc on a disc

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:13 AM | Reply | Report

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PiMD360

PS3 version is a bit and slow at times. I should have bought the 360 version.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:14 AM | Reply | Report

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Variand

I get to play my Xbox AT work. so yeah, definitely putting in at least 40 hours into this game this week. ^_^

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:15 AM | Reply | Report

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bi0raid

played through 1st 2 tasks, and the attack on the castle. the game is different if you aren't used to this. I like it though. The game auto set graphic settings on my pc to low. it looked like an xbox/ps2 game. I bumped them up to high and it still did not look awesome. If you have a pc and console i would go with the console version, for superior visuals. Most people do not have the absolute top of the line pc, and most people who do would not utilize the devkit anyway.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:16 AM | Reply | Report

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lucidity

Wow, is that true, it's so rare.

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Tekken 6
Colin McRae's Cirt 2
Brutal Legend and
Operation Flashpoint

With the exception of Tekken 6 the PS3 got living crap kicked out of it again, and we all know how Ghostbusters and Bayonetta turned out.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:18 AM | Reply | Report

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RRODisBack

Gamespot
Dragon Age Origins
PS3- 9.0
Xbox- 8.5

Metacritic
Dragon Age Origins
PS3- 92
Xbox- 87

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:33 AM | Reply | Report

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Apsalus07

Game of the year.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:35 AM | Reply | Report

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robostripping

Fun game - kind of reminds me of W.o.W. in its gameplay. The choice options are better executed then they were in mass effect - you really have a sense that your choices matter and had you said something different, the conversation flows accordingly and feels realistic. So far I have felt that the interaction between the character and the world is somewhat sparse. Certain items like boxes and dirt (much like world of warcraft) have sparkly auras over them which signifies they are "lootable" but only those items are - which makes me feel somewhat reminded of the fact that im playing a game not fully immersed in a world.

all and all, im digging it so far. worth a purchase for sure.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:50 AM | Reply | Report

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RRODisBack Show Hide(5 Replies)

Since Bioware made Dragon Age superior on the PS3, I'm sure Bioware will make the Mass Effect series superior on the PS3 too.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:52 AM | Reply | Report

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UndiscoveredBum

When you see 15 comments you dont expect 4 or 5 of them to be from 1 nerd face.....I just bought the game on lunch break and cant wait until I get off...so I guess I'm in the 5pm boat...looks effin epic though.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:57 AM | Reply | Report

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Giga

Its all kinds of fun picked it up this morning. Just so you guys know their are achivements on the pc they post online automaticly as well if your signed into your ea/dragon age account.

Posted: November 3, 2009 11:59 AM | Reply | Report

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NsRhea

Installing it on my pc now... will update with screens later :O!

Posted: November 3, 2009 12:03 PM | Reply | Report

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Shockwave562

wow the old console debate. I have all 3 platforms available to me and my 360 version is sitting in the car waiting for me to head home.

No matter which platform you go with this game is going to be seriously good. 60+ hours on one play-through? yes please

I might pick up the PC version in a year or so when mods have really become available on the PC

Posted: November 3, 2009 12:17 PM | Reply | Report

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stopCOPnROLLit

WELL THE UPS GUY DELIVERED IT TO ME AT WRK AROUND 11:00 THIS MORNING I GET OFF AT 4 I FEEL LIKE A CRACK HEAD WAITING TO GET HIS FIX!!!

Posted: November 3, 2009 12:39 PM | Reply | Report

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