Wolf359

Wow, that is a fast turnaround. Hope its as good as the first.

http://dragonage.bioware.com/da2/

http://kotaku.com/5581903/dragon-age...y-err-tomorrow

Boba Fett

I may be the only person who found the original a chore. I started a playthrough a month ago, made it about four and a half hours in and haven't touched it since.

nickdawgy

The first one was great, as was the expansion.

flashburn

Dragon Age 2, no origin's.

Chew

I certainly hope the graphics are a big improvement over the first one.

starseed1981

Agreed. For me personally, I would've liked it abit more if they made it very clear as to which mission effected story progression versus what were menial side missions. I do understand the games appeal though, it just wasn't for me.

nickdawgy

That didn't bother me too much.

In fact, I think I am gonna do another run through with a different race/class.

Wolf359

I thought so too, until I just gave up and set it to casual to just enjoy the game and story. I thought even medium was just too hard and tedious.

Ghym

I loved the first game. It was definately a spiritual successor to the old Baldur's Gate games. I thought it was the best RPG I've played in years. I've put in 83 hours into the game according to Steam.

I'll wait until they release more info on DA2, but so far I'm not sure I like what they are saying so far.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/110/1104698p1.html

I want to carry over my character from DA:O, but it doesn't sound like I will be able to do that. It also sounds like they are also making changes to the combat. Again, I'll have to wait until they release more info, but I thought the combat in DA:O was great. It felt like playing the old Baldur's Gate games.

kgrogers1979

Yes, the PC version was great at least, as the game was actually designed for PCs. The console version was an afterthought that wouldn't have even happened if EA hadn't acquired Bioware. The PC version had vastly superior gameplay and graphics and was the best game Bioware has made since Baldur's Gate 2 way back in 2001.

Chew

From Joystiq:

kgrogers1979

PC version was just fine.

cruzness

Dammit. I'll have to hurry up and get through Origins already.

Decker

Waiting for a decent price on Steam before buying the first.

Ghym

It was just on sale twice, recently. Once during the EA week sales, and then again during the Summer sale. I finally picked up Awakenings during the summer sale. When I started it though, I found out none of my dlc armor or weapons transfers to it, so that's lame. Hopefully I can get some armor soon, so my dude doesn't have to keep walking around naked.

Ghym

Kotaku has some info from Game Informer.

http://kotaku.com/5585473/dragon-age...ects-footsteps

The PC is keeping the same combat system from the first, while the consoles are getting a new system. You can carry over your save, which will affect the world in the sequel. They are going the Mass Effect route for the dialogue this time.

I play on the PC, and like the more strategic combat, so I'm happy I'll still be able to play that way. I'd still rather play as my own character though.

Wolf359

I like the change of having a named character. It works better storywise and in gameplay. I don't really care for losing the dialog tree though.

Hopefully the combat changes mean this one won't be quite so difficult so I feel like a moron for playing on casual.

MrX

Release day announced: March 8, 2011

maingon

Well I have had the pc version for a long time and only played about an hour of it. Now that I am finished with Mass Effect 2 I will give it a shot. The trailer for the sequel was pretty sweet though.

RocShemp

Some early hands-on reviews:

http://www.destructoid.com/bloody-gr...2-189549.phtml
http://www.rpgfan.com/previews/Dragon_Age_II/index.html
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/arti...-Dragon-Age-II

MrX

Heads up that you have to order this by January 11th if you want the Bioware Signature Edition.

Which gives you the full version of Dragon Age 2 plus download codes for a bonus mission and character, a downloadable game soundtrack, an exclusive in-game digital armory featuring multiple weapons, as well as additional downloadable items

RocShemp

Cheapest I've seen it lately: http://www.cdwow.us/games/dragon-age...870571#bc=2518

RocShemp

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They really seem to have nailed both playstyles. Can't wait for my copy to arrive.

RocShemp

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mh4268

Is it wrong that my first week of vacation I signed up for this year just happens to correspond with this release?