I couldn't tell you why it's taken so long, but I'm just now realizing that BioWare is probably my favorite video game developer. The game worlds that they've created, and the game mechanics that they've pioneered/refined, have kept me coming back to their games again and again over the years. It's pretty incredible looking back on all of the great experiences BioWare has been able to deliver me.
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Why BioWare is my favorite game dev
I couldn't tell you why it's taken so long, but I'm just now realizing that BioWare is probably my favorite video game developer. The game worlds that they've created, and the game mechanics that they've pioneered/refined, have kept me coming back to their games again and again over the years. It's pretty incredible looking back on all of the great experiences BioWare has been able to deliver me.
You're not wrong. I forgot. BioWare totally set the tone for the series though. :P" Kotor 2 was Obsidian, actually ... "
I found the discs. They're a bit scratched, but they may still run. I hope they do, I'd like to revisit it.and you can get baldur's gate 1 and 2 at good old games, if you can't find those discs :P
Knights of the Old Republic was my first, what I would call, real RPG. It was also my first BioWare game. Oddly, Mass Effect was my first BioWare game I played on the PC. Now, I sometimes switch back and forth between my two main PC games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. Maybe one day I'll play some of their older games I missed. I'm hoping for a Steam sale on Jade Empire within the next month. I would really like to try that game. Go, go, go BioWare.
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Jade Empire needs that extra lovin'
And possibly some more equipment customization items, but man was it a fun game.
BioWare's knack for creating awesome games is amazing, and they too, are my favorite developer. KotOR is one of the best game experiences I've ever had, and plucked at my adoration of the Star Wars franchise in all the proper strings. The Mass Effect franchise is up there as well.
They have a great track record in my book. Every game I buy made buy them tends to be an overall joy to play.
I loved how even though they do multiplatform, they totally add PC exclusive features like the reworked inventory and skills bar in Mass Effect and the Zoom out feature in Dragon Age. They are one of the few developers who I have faith in and feel that they know what they are doing and have a good reason behind everything.
Love Bioware, and having put an unimaginable amount of time into Dragon Age, I have developed a certain trust for 'em.
Yay, BioWare love abound!
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" Knights of the Old Republic was my first, what I would call, real RPG. It was also my first BioWare game. Oddly, Mass Effect was my first BioWare game I played on the PC. Now, I sometimes switch back and forth between my two main PC games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. Maybe one day I'll play some of their older games I missed. I'm hoping for a Steam sale on Jade Empire within the next month. I would really like to try that game. Go, go, go BioWare. "I'm in the exact same boat as you. KOTOR was my first real RPG and Mass Effect was the first Bioware game, and really only game other than WOW, that I played on PC. I still feel happy seeing the KOTOR box sitting on my shelf... good times.
I approve of this message *thumb up* Bioware are my favourite dev too :) Not to mention that my top favourite games ever are 1. DA:O 2. BG2 3. ME2 and I'm sure DA2 and ME3 will be added to the list...
If I had to prostitute myself to a developer my first choice will be Bioware :)
" Knights of the Old Republic was my first, what I would call, real RPG. It was also my first BioWare game. Oddly, Mass Effect was my first BioWare game I played on the PC. Now, I sometimes switch back and forth between my two main PC games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. Maybe one day I'll play some of their older games I missed. I'm hoping for a Steam sale on Jade Empire within the next month. I would really like to try that game. Go, go, go BioWare. "Yep. This is how I started out, with KotOR. I'm not sure how well it actually holds up, but Bioware is great, and Baldur's Gate 2 is one of the best games of all time. Although, Jade Empire didn't leave a good impression for the two or so hours I managed to stomach, and I hear that Sonic RPG isn't so good either. Then again, it's rare for any developer to have never developed a bad game, unless they're Blizzard or something.
BioWare should have won over Valve for the best game developer award..... *runs from a mob of angry Valve fanboys*
" BioWare should have won over Valve for the best game developer award..... *runs from a mob of angry Valve fanboys* "Did they really win that award? Which "award show" was that?
@Claude said:
" @ArbitraryWater: I have never played a Blizzard game. I don't think they're going anywhere, so my time should come. "Diablo 3 shall be your first. Make it happen.
I've always loved Bioware from way back to the first time I ever saw one of their products. Their writing and attention to detail is pretty much unsurpassed. But they've got me biting my nails over DA2. I want it to be good, but I'm worried they're taking it in the wrong direction.
" BioWare should have won over Valve for the best game developer award..... *runs from a mob of angry Valve fanboys* "I'm sorry, but Valve at least tries new things more often then Bioware does; count how many times you have to go to 4 different places to get some magical thing, or army, or whatever...
" Knights of the Old Republic was my first, what I would call, real RPG. It was also my first BioWare game. Oddly, Mass Effect was my first BioWare game I played on the PC. Now, I sometimes switch back and forth between my two main PC games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. Maybe one day I'll play some of their older games I missed. I'm hoping for a Steam sale on Jade Empire within the next month. I would really like to try that game. Go, go, go BioWare. "Short of a couple JRPGs I played in the 90s, it was also KOTOR that introduced me to real RPG games, with character progression, and skill trees and what not. Loved that game, and I played it on both PC and Xbox for some reason or another. After Jade Empire and some Neverwinter Nights I knew I was fully hooked onto Bioware, and would buy most anything they release.
" Word Jade Empire needs that extra lovin' And possibly some more equipment customization items, but man was it a fun game. "I loved Jade Empire too I don't know why a lot of people hate on it so much. I would love to see a sequel to this game at some point. The game had a alcoholic baker that did the drunken fist. How the hell can people not like this game?
Knights of the Old Republic was a system seller for me. I had no interest in getting the original xbox until I read the EGM reviews. Went right up to Nebraska Furniture Mart and got a Xbox and KOTR and I have been hooked on Bioware games ever since. That was a sad few days for me. Only time I stopped playing that game is when I had to go to the restroom or sleep and that was only for a few hours. Tostinos pizzas and soda for two days without bathing not good. I still love you though Bioware.
Bioware, Blizzard, and Valve have got to be my three favorite game developers, and on top of that they're probably the best three. KOTOR was the first RPG I ever played though so...damn I love me some Bioware :P
Bioware knows and understands the value of good writing, and how to apply their production values to accompany story. It feels sometimes as if though there is a lack of developers that understand the value of these two very basic, and fundamental concepts. The plot's in Mass Effect and Dragon Age are not necessarily things we haven't seen before in other mediums, but the high-level of writing, (and the fact that there's not a lot of competitors that know how compete with these guys when it comes to presenting a story) make their game's standout more.
When it comes to gameplay, I'm curious about the future. Mass Effect 2 was probably my favorite game this year, but it's gameplay was pure 3rd-person cover shooter. Not a bad thing at all, the marriage of shooter mechanics and traditional RPG mechanics don't necessarily blend really well. Looking at Dragon Age 2 however, my curiosity is piked specifically with how the combat is going to be represented for the console versions.
" @GhostlyEnigma said:It was some award competition held by the escapist, where fans were able to vote for their favorite developers. The final showdown was between Valve and BioWare, and by no surprise, Valve won. Then again, fan votes are often flawed to begin with, and the escapist is notoriously known for containing some of the most rabid Valve fanboys." BioWare should have won over Valve for the best game developer award..... *runs from a mob of angry Valve fanboys* "Did they really win that award? Which "award show" was that?
@Claude said:" @ArbitraryWater: I have never played a Blizzard game. I don't think they're going anywhere, so my time should come. "Diablo 3 shall be your first. Make it happen. "
@Laketown said:
" @GhostlyEnigma said:Like this guy." BioWare should have won over Valve for the best game developer award..... *runs from a mob of angry Valve fanboys* "I'm sorry, but Valve at least tries new things more often then Bioware does; count how many times you have to go to 4 different places to get some magical thing, or army, or whatever... "
I haven't been a huge fan of any of their games since KOTOR, but their Infinity Engine games were truly epic. Though I've played them all, I haven't really enjoyed anything more recent. I feel like the mechanics are so-so, and while the storytelling is exceptional, they recycle the same structure from game-to-game. It's hard to shake the feeling of deja vu whenever playing their games.
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