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An official expansion for the bestselling RPG game Dragon Age: Origins created by BioWare. The story of the expansion starts a few months after the events that occurred in the basic game. The protagonist is tasked with rebuilding the order of Grey Wardens which was decimated during the great Battle of Ostagar.
Last Update: April 12, 2010
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The main pros of the game
- Continuation of Story: Many players appreciated the continuation of the Grey Warden's story in the region of Amaranthine, with a compelling plot involving the aftermath of the darkspawn war.
- New Characters and Companions: The introduction of new companions, along with the return of Oghren, was well-received, with some characters noted for their depth and interesting backstories.
- Gameplay Improvements: The game raised the level cap to 30, introduced new skills (like rune-crafting), and added new tiers of equipment, enhancing character builds and combat strategies.
- Engaging Combat: While the combat mechanics were similar to the original, players found them enjoyable, with some new abilities adding variety.
- Worldbuilding: The expansion provided additional lore about darkspawn and arch-demons, enriching the game's universe.
The main cons of the game
- Lack of Depth Compared to Origins: Many reviews highlighted that the story wasn't as gripping or detailed as the original game, leading to a feeling of disappointment for some players.
- Bugs and Stability Issues: A recurring complaint was the presence of bugs, including crashes and technical issues that disrupted gameplay.
- Character Import Disappointment: Players who imported characters from the original game often felt that their choices and actions from Origins had little impact on the new storyline, leading to a lack of meaningful engagement.
- Shorter Playtime: While the expansion offered around 20-25 hours of content, some players felt it was too short compared to the original game.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Compelling Characters: Users noted that many of the new companions were less interesting than those from the original game, leading to a less engaging party dynamic.
- Expanded Moral Choices: There was a desire for more complex moral dilemmas and choices, as many felt the game's narrative was too black-and-white.
- Romance Options: Some players expressed disappointment over the lack of new romance options, which was a notable feature in the original game.
- Enhanced Polishing and Quality: A few reviews mentioned that the game felt rushed and needed more polish, suggesting that additional development time could have improved the overall experience.
Summary
- Overall, while Dragon Age: Origins Awakening was appreciated by fans of the original game for its continuation of the story and new gameplay elements, it faced criticism for technical issues, a less impactful narrative, and a perceived lack of depth compared to its predecessor.
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Average score from 1256 votes. 182 players anticipated the game.
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening Description
Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening is the first major expansion for Dragon Age created by BioWare, a Canadian studio which produced many other well-known role-playing games (Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect). In addition to Awakening, Dragon Age received a lot of minor extensions DLCs, including an add-on entitled Return to Ostagar.
The story of Awakening begins several months after the events of the original game. The main character is given the task of rebuilding the power of the Grey Wardens order, whose ranks were decimated during the Battle of Ostagar. The matter is not easy, however, although the war with the powerful Archdemon had been won, the darkspawn did not return underground and still pose a grave danger for the whole Ferelden. To make things worse, rumors of the emergence of an intelligent darkspawn leader, the mysterious Architect, are arising.
It is interesting that we can set out to this new adventure in two ways. If you decide to use an existing protagonist from Origins, he or she will be moved to Awakening (with the possibility to change the current statistics). If you choose a completely new character, it will be an Orlesian Warden Commander whom you will need to create in character creator. The new protagonist automatically advances to 20. Level.
The developers gave the northern part of the kingdom and previously inaccessible land of Amaranthine at our disposal, where we face the darkspawn yet again, and get to know many new secrets of the game world. Of course, we will also have to battle new, dangerous beasts, such as Inferno Golem and Spectral Dragon, which are much more intelligent than the enemies from the original game. Thanks to this, the combat should also be challenging for the more advanced characters.
Other improvement worth mentioning is adding a number of new specializations, talents, skills, and spells. Our party may be joined by up to five new adventurers, in addition to Oghren, the dwarf known from Origins. Each of these characters has a rich past and is actively involved in the journey, expressing their support or disagreement at the decisions made by us.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), 20 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista
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