That's not really a good presentation if he's going to get the PC version but it is if he's getting a console version.Doug said:
If i didn't like Mass effect do you think i will like Dragon age?
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Of the two, Dragon Age will be MUCH closer to Oblivion, with Fallout 3's sort of storytelling & NPCs.Garphen said:
Back on the issue of being linear, because I don;t think it was clearly expressed.Garphen said:
Bioware games (Mass Effect included) usually follow the format of extended sections of linear- story central gameplay; then the game opens up into a large area where you can roam about (like a city in KOTOR - or the whole map as in Baldurs gate).
At these open points you can choose to do side-quests and other things in general; before going back to the story-central linear bits- and then it opens up again; repeat.
Mass Effect did not do this well; it had one; arguably two point where it opened it- the first time you get to explore the citadel and the galaxy map.
Also Bioware games almost ALWAYS (I cant think of an exception) have morality and impact on choices- so in this way they are sandboxish- It frames the story, but lets you choose how you want do it all.
So it's opens up during periods of the game to a (oblivion-esque) sandbox, and then durng story intensive parts propels you into a linear plot (to a certain degree)
I hope this helps
Thank you, yes it did, thank you, from these comments i think i may just get this game now, but i MAY rent it first, i don't know for sure.Sneaklemming said:
This is somthing i have wanted to ask also, Do you think i should get it for the PC or the xbox 360? I may be wrong but what i have seen it is a point and click? Kind of reminds of when i played world of warcraft, and if that is the case it sounds like it will be a lot better on the PC, hmm?Flamezdudes said:
Too lazy for snips sorry.Garphen said:
Get the PC version if your system can handle it (try the already released character creator) as it will have mods and more online support.
But Mass Effect was certainly the better game on a big screen in a living room, so whatever system you prefer.
I would hazard against a rental, as Bioshock games dont rent well, I'm guessing you would barely get past the linear introductory/tutorial area, during a rental, unless you went gun-ho at it.
This game is also not going to be a hack and slash game like Oblivion. What you are going to do is control a party of characters and issue them commands like attack this monster cast fireball etc. Which is why you are going to want the PC version if you're computer can handle it. If you want an idea of what that's going to be like download the demo for Neverwinter Nights.
Here's the thing (coming from someone who's loved every BioWare title, especially ME): ME was an action/RPG hybrid with shooter-style combat. Since the team had never done a shooter before, the combat was a bit rough on fans of that genre (though I liked it just fine, especially playing with biotics). But the story is typical BioWare. I'm sorry you found it slow, but I thought it was properly developed, with plot twists scattered around. There was time for character development, which is always good. And DA:O looks to be big on story and characters, too. With such a long game, the plot will probably develop gradually.
Have you played any other BioWare games? DA:O looks to be a return to NWN and Baldur's Gate style RPGs (the latter in particular). If you liked those games, you'll probably like DA:O. But they're usually nothing like Oblivion. As in, their leveling system works, their characters are engaging, their stories interesting and well-crafting, and their voice acting superior.
Have you played any other BioWare games? DA:O looks to be a return to NWN and Baldur's Gate style RPGs (the latter in particular). If you liked those games, you'll probably like DA:O. But they're usually nothing like Oblivion. As in, their leveling system works, their characters are engaging, their stories interesting and well-crafting, and their voice acting superior.
This really. Dragon age is done in the style of the RPGs from Bioware past. It's not an action RPG, it's more of the "tactical" style.badgersprite said: