Dragon Age 2 Announcement Makes My Life [5 comments]
Brittney
Yesterday I said a cute webcomic made my day. However, Bioware’s official reveal of Dragon Age 2 this morning has made my life.
I was a tad late to the Dragon Age: Origins party last November, but once I got started on that bad boy, there was no stopping. I quickly became addicted and obsessed with the world of Ferelden, so much so that I own three copies of the game, three different guide books, the novels (still need to pick up the comics), a huge poster and a tabletop RPG I’ll never probably play. If it has Dragon Age plastered on it, I must own it.
Before diving into Dragon Age, it had been ions since a title had turned me into the obsessed freak that I became (last to do so was Final Fantasy IX), but after breaking it down, it makes sense. Dragon Age includes all of the elements I want in an RPG: A medieval setting, romance (go ahead, call me a girl), humor, likeable characters with distinct, lively personalities, an ever-changing story, and of course a dorky redhead named Alistair.
I kid. Dorky redheads are neither a requirement nor a part of my approval rating.
Yep, so that is why my life was made this morning. Granted, we knew a sequel was in works already, but when the juicy details for any anticipated game begin trickling in, it’s squeal-worthy.
Check it (taken from the official site):
Experience the epic sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year from the critically acclaimed makers of Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.
Key Features:
- Embark upon an all-new adventure that takes place across an entire decade and shapes itself around every decision you make.
- Determine your rise to power from a destitute refugee to the revered champion of the land.
- Think like a general and fight like a Spartan with dynamic new combat mechanics that put you right in the heart of battle whether you are a mage, rogue, or warrior.
- Go deeper into the world of Dragon Age with an entirely new cinematic experience that grabs hold of you from the beginning and never lets go.
- Discover a whole realm rendered in stunning detail with updated graphics and a new visual style.
I was sorta kinda hoping Bioware would do what they did with Mass Effect and integrate old saves, but it sounds like a brand spankin-new story and characters are in place.
Nevertheless, it is still too early to tell and I am beyond thrilled, excited and giddy over this. As soon as the new issue of Game Informer hits my mailbox (did I mention there will be a 10 page reveal on Dragon Age 2?) I will shut myself off from society and read it like…3,659 times.
Tags: 360, Alistair come to me, Dragon Age, I wanna wear armor, LOOOVE, PC, PS3, SO EXCITE!, ZOMG!
I totally saw this coming. :P
I loved this game. Played it first on the 360. Beat it once. Thought it was good until I got the PC version (game of the year edition) and realized how much better the PC version of the game is. I got everything for it; well at that time anwyays. I have yet to gett that expansion pack they released earlier this summer, or was it spring, anyways it looked awesome, but alas I am broke so couldnt get it. As soon as i get a job and money I am buying that. And hopefully I will then be able to get the sequel.
I have loved BioWare since the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Days…and even went and bought the bulder gates for PC, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect 1 and 2 are awesome. I have yet to see BioWare make a game that isn’t good.
Z0D1AK HUN73R: Played mine on the 360 as well. Bought it for the PC later because I had heard how much more amazing it is (as if that’s possible!) unfortunately my laptop can’t run it very well >>. I’m holding onto it until I get something a LIL’ more powerful!
With this announcement maybe that means that Bioware will have a booth at PAX. From what I understand they weren’t going to because they had no new games coming out. But now…that would amazing.
I acutally think that Mass Effect 1&2 beat Dragon Age by a mile but I am a shooter gal. Same thing, from the voice acting to the LI options. ME was one of the best games ever to be made. And I’ve played a lot of games…
Britt: Yeah, it does seem to need a powerhouse of a computer. Lucky for me mine can launch a small space station into orbit. However, when i first installed it I needed to get something for my videocard to work, and after that it eas great.
TL Howard: I do think Mass Effect is a great game. However, it is more shooter than RPG; which is good and bad at the same time, so I very seldomly compare two different games together. On a voice acting level though Mass Effect 1 and 2 definately wins. The story for Mass Effect series is amazing as well; and in some cases a lot deeper.