Dragon Age Video Game Series
A series of RPG games set in a dark fantasy universe. The series was started and is being developed by Canadian studio BioWare, known, among others, for such projects as the first two games under the banner of Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire or the brand Mass Effect. Signature productions Dragon Age come primarily to personal computers and consoles.
A brief history of the Dragon Age series
Canadian screenwriter and video game developer David Gaider is considered the "father" of the Dragon Age series.. The first game in the series, ie. Dragon Age: The Beginning, was released in 2009. The title, whose release was handled by BioWare's parent company Electronic Arts, was an artistic and commercial success. Forging iron while hot, the authors in a short time prepared not only a number of expansions to their masterpiece, but also its full-fledged sequel - Dragon Age IIwhich was released in March 2011. The third part of the series, i.e. Dragon Age: Inquisition, debuted in November 2014. For the full-fledged fourth installment of the series, titled Dragon Age: The Veilguard, fans had to wait as long as 10 years, until 2024.
In the meantime, the brand lived to see several spin-offs. In October 2009, the browser-based Dragon Age: Journeys, which was followed in March 2011 by Dragon Age: Legends, while in December 2013 - Heroes of Dragon Age (also released for mobile devices). November 2014, meanwhile, saw the release of a text adventure game titled Dragon Age: The Last Court.
The plot in the games of the Dragon Age series
The plot of the games in the series Dragon Age takes place in a dark world full of magic and fantastic races and creatures called Thedas.. While in the first installment of the series we play the role of the Grey Ranger defending the kingdom of Ferelden against the so-called Darkspawn, in its sequel we can follow the fate of the champion of the city of Kirkwall, in the third installment of the series we become the head of the Inquisition, which is, in a way, the third party in the conflict between the Templars and Mages, while in Dragon Age: The Veilguard: The Veilguard, we play the role of the Inquisition, which is the third party in the conflict between the Templars and Mages. Dragon Age: The Veilguard as one of the Guardians of the Veil, we must find a way to close the breach in the barrier separating the world of mortals from the world of demons.
Gameplay in the games of the Dragon Age series
Although all the main parts of the series Dragon Age are RPGs inspired by the classics of the genre, in the creation of which BioWare studio also had its share, each successive installment of the series introduces significant changes from the previous one.
Dragon Age: The Beginning is a fairly classic RPG with slow, real-time tactical combat and an active pause option. The second part of the series significantly increases the pace of gameplay and experiments with narrative modes, among other things, with the Dragon Age: Inquisition brings primarily open-ended locations. Dragon Age: The Veilguard on the other hand, represents a turn towards action RPGs, offering a dynamic combat system.
In each part of the series Dragon Age as we progress, we not only develop our characters and collect better equipment for them, but also make decisions that affect the further course of the story. The ability to recruit team members and romance them also plays an important role in them.
Adaptations of the Dragon Age series
In a relatively short period of time, the brand Dragon Age gained great popularity not only in the world of video games. The universe created for its purposes was used, among others, in novels written by David Gaider (e.g. Dragon Age: The Lost Throne) and the web miniseries Dragon Age: Redemption. There have also been a number of side products related to Dragon Age, such as a role-playing game (pen & paper) and a card game, or even figurines with images of the characters.
Dragon Age Series Evolution
2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
2013
Heroes of Dragon Age
2012
Dragon Age: Legends
2011
Dragon Age II
2009
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
RPG
October 31, 2024
Fourth main installment of the popular RPG series. Dragon Age: The Veilguard follows the events from DA: Inquisition, allowing us to play as Rook from the titular Veilguards. We lead a party of heroes and go on a journey in Thedas, solving quests, exploring, and defeating enemies.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
RPG
November 18, 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third part of a cRPG series, which started in 2009 with the debut of Dragon Age: Origins. Once again BioWare took on the development of the production in cooperation with Electronic Arts. The game is set in a fantasy world of Thedas, and the main theme of the plot is a demon invasion. The player becomes a leader of the Inquisition burdened with two tasks: stopping the creatures invading from spirit world - the Fade, and finding the ones responsible for bringing them to the world of mortals. The gameplay is based on classic cRPG solutions with a focus on world exploration, tactical combat, team-building, and making ethical choices that affect the course of the story. On the technical side, Dragon Age: Inquisition employs the Frostbite 3 engine (known for Battlefield 4, among others) which provides high-quality audiovisual environment.
- Dragon Age: Inquisition - Jaws of Hakkon March 24, 2015
- Dragon Age: Inquisition - The Descent August 11, 2015
- Dragon Age: Inquisition - Trespasser September 8, 2015
Dragon Age: The Last Court
Adventure
November 9, 2014
Dragon Age: The Last Court is a text adventure game by Failbetter Games. Production allows us to assume the role of a ruler of a small region and our task is to manage estates and subordinates and lead political games at the court.
Heroes of Dragon Age
Strategy
December 5, 2013
A miniature wargame, set in the fantasy universe of the popular RPG series by BioWare. The title is based on the free-to-play model with microtransactions and was developed by EA Capital Games. Heroes of Dragon Age allows the players to create their own party that consists of the characters known from all the major installments of the Dragon Age series. In the title, they are represented as digital figurines that are sent to battles against enemy forces just like in a classic tabletop game. The pool of available heroes can be expanded by buying in-game packs. What’s more, characters gain experience with each battle and thus advance to higher levels. Clashes are loosely connected by a campaign in which the player moves between locations and faces various challenges. Apart from a single player mode, the title also offers a multiplayer for two players in various game modes. Heroes of Dragon Age features spectacular three-dimensional graphics.
Dragon Age: Legends
RPG
June 1, 2012
Action/cRPG game set in the world known from games from the Dragon Age series, realized in the convention of social production on Facebook. The game offers two-dimensional graphics and a turn-based combat system that places a strong emphasis on the tactical aspects of battles. The whole system uses a free model with micropayments.
Dragon Age II
RPG
March 8, 2011
A third-person perspective RPG sequel to the greatly received game from 2009. It’s another installment of the series that is considered as a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate. It was developed by the creators of the legendary series – BioWare studios. The story takes place in the well-known dark fantasy world and it concentrates on a completely new character – a refugee named Hawke who becomes a legend and a hero of Kirkwall. What’s interesting, the plot is presented as a set of stories told by various bards. In difference to the first game, in Dragon Age II the player can become only a human character. The lack of choice is compensated by a much more advanced character development system. Combat system was improved as well, and the dialogue system was changed. The graphics of the game are not only much better than in the predecessor, but they also have a different, more comic book-like style.
- Dragon Age II: The Exiled Prince March 8, 2011
- Dragon Age II: Legacy July 26, 2011
- Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin October 11, 2011
Dragon Age: Origins
RPG
November 3, 2009
A classic cRPG developed by the famous Canadian studio BioWare – the creators of such iconic RPGs as Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, and Mass Effect. The game is set in a typical fantasy universe inhabited by several non-human races. Long ago, in response to a demonic Blight, the elite brotherhood of Grey Wardens is created to fight the spreading evil. Now, as the Blight returns under the reins of an arch-demon, you have to gather an army and personally take command of up to 4 characters to stop it once again. Gameplay is built around real-time combat with active pause and story quests, featuring many dialogues, interesting characters, and moral choices, whose consequences become evident later in the game. While playing, you can choose between the classic isometric view – typical of earlier BioWare games – and modern third person perspective.
- Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar January 29, 2010
- Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening March 16, 2010
- Dragon Age: Origins - Darkspawn Chronicles May 18, 2010
- Dragon Age: Origins - Leliana's Song July 6, 2010
- Dragon Age: Origins - Golems of Amgarrak August 10, 2010
- Dragon Age: Origins - Witch Hunt September 7, 2010
Dragon Age: Journeys
Strategy
October 22, 2009
A kind of "prelude" to Dragon Age: The beginning realized in the form of a free browser game. Together with our companions we walk through the dark corridors of the Deep Paths, fighting against the dark manure.
Dragon Age Series News
Key dev is leaving Dragon Age: The Veilguard team. Corinne Busche will depart company within weeks
The director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is leaving BioWare. Corinne Busche has been with Electronic Arts for 18 years.
video games
Martin Bukowski
January 17, 2025
One of Dragon Age series writers left BioWare. „After 15 years, it just feels like a good time for a break”
Screenwriter Sylvia Feketekuty has resigned from the BioWare studio. The dev has recently been mainly associated with the Dragon Age series.
video games
Adrian Werner
December 18, 2024
One of Dragon Age series writers left BioWare. „After 15 years, it just feels like a good time for a break”
Screenwriter Sylvia Feketekuty has resigned from the BioWare studio. The dev has recently been mainly associated with the Dragon Age series.
video games
Adrian Werner
December 18, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Received Third Update, This Time for All Players. BioWare fixed a Few Annoying Bugs
Dragon Age: The Veilguard received a third patch intended for both PC and consoles. It fixed quite a few bugs, while also improving the photo mode.
video games
Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 21, 2024
This Is How Dragon Age: The Veilguard Could Have Looked Like. Matt Rhodes Shared Concept Arts Coming Before Dragon Age: Inquisition Release
The fourth Dragon Age has come a long way. Matthew Rhodes from BioWare shared how he envisioned the series' future before the release of Inquisition and long before The Veilguard was announced.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 13, 2024
Dragon Age's Creative Director Would Love to Make Collection Similar to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Problems Are Two: Technology and Changes at Bioware
How about remasters of the first three installments of the Dragon Age series? Unfortunately, the chance of their creation isn't high. The problem is the engine on which Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 runs.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 5, 2024
Dragon Age's Creative Director Would Love to Make Collection Similar to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Problems Are Two: Technology and Changes at Bioware
How about remasters of the first three installments of the Dragon Age series? Unfortunately, the chance of their creation isn't high. The problem is the engine on which Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 runs.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 5, 2024
Dragon Age's Creative Director Would Love to Make Collection Similar to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Problems Are Two: Technology and Changes at Bioware
How about remasters of the first three installments of the Dragon Age series? Unfortunately, the chance of their creation isn't high. The problem is the engine on which Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 runs.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 5, 2024
Dragon Age's Creative Director Would Love to Make Collection Similar to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Problems Are Two: Technology and Changes at Bioware
How about remasters of the first three installments of the Dragon Age series? Unfortunately, the chance of their creation isn't high. The problem is the engine on which Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 runs.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Steam Compared to Other Paid EA Games. RPG From BioWare Ranks High
How did Dragon Age: The Veilguard do on Steam? Data from Valve's platform shows how much interest the latest game from BioWare and Electronic Arts is having on PC.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 4, 2024