Story-Heavy RPG for fans of classic RPGs
This game rules.
Sorry, that's probably not very descriptive. OK, so, Dragon Age: Origins is a BioWare banger.
Set in the continent of Thedas, the Dragon Age series deals with the reoccurrence of archdemons infecting the world and relinquishing armies of darkspawn. There's also politics at play, with mages considered too dangerous to live freely and instead held under the control of the Chantry and their army, the Templars, in a place called The Circle. That's as much plot as I will tell you because, spoilers.
There's a lot of dialogue in this game. You can tell by playing that dialogue is almost as important as combat. Some may dislike the combat, and if you're looking for a mindless hack-and-slash, this ain't it. There are the typical roleplaying stats, races, and classes. You level up and gain skills and special attacks/spells. There are some puzzles to be completed, either through dialogue or moving your party.
You'll encounter some very fun, and interesting characters, and even add some to your party. The characters are what really shine here. Just like Mass Effect, BioWare is great at creating NPCs that you gravitate to (or repel you!) and really add depth to the story. This is personally why I like the series so much.
Another reason is that the world Dragon Age: Origins and its sequels are set in is so detailed. Take time to read the texts you find along the way, because since this game has dated graphics, they add a lot of context and meaning to the game and the story. You'll find yourself saying thinks like "Maker's breath!" IRL because you'll be so engrained with the culture of Thedas.
