Poll: Dragon Age 2 has "gone gold". Getting it?

[DSK-]

I pre-ordered it, but I have my doubts. I hope it doesn't turn out to be everything I feared. I will wait till I play the game, though, to come to a conclusion. I just don't like potentially wasting money.

 

[omega 616]

No 'cos it isn't even DA:O, I know people are getting pissed at calling it dragon effect 2.

I love making different people, I made loads on DA:O, Oblivion and Morrowind, just to make them, I never even got past 2 hours of game play with most of them.

This has taken that away, why?

I liked the look of DA:O and that has gone, why?

They have taken two games, made the first game with the second games name + 1.

I often read "JRPG's aren't RPG's cos you have no control over the story or character", all we get to change the story/character in this is the story wheel.

I have pre-ordered it but I wont be picking it up, if it was the continuation of my DA:O story I would camp outside my game shop buy it.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/260/index/6011608

It's all done, for better or for worse.

I'll be getting it, as it looks more streamlined, but not remotely to such a degree as Mass Effect 2. And the Rogue looks to actually play like a Rogue. With nimble movements and all. Unlike most Rogues, which are usually just stealth characters in most games. I am very mad about being forced to play as a human with the dialogue wheel, though.

But it still has stats like Strength and Dexterity. And skill trees. And all that good shit. Me likey that stuff. Me likey that stuff with respec of some sort more...but me still likey.

Well, its kinda like KotOR but medieval. KotOR is better but I just need something like it, since kotor 3 got scrapped. So yeah probably, though the story does not interest me at all.

To be honest, I rarely give a shit about story in RPGs. And this is no exception. I'm buying this for the combat, length, and...that's it really. The story comes 3rd on my list.

I'll play non-RPGs for the story, as they are generally only about 8 hours. Case in point, Heavy Rain. I won't play a long game (generally RPGs) for 30+ hours just "for the story".

I want KOTOR 3, too. It's the only Star Wars related thing I like.

 

[Lukeje]

As much as i liked DAO, i'm gonna be too busy playing the classics, like the Baldurs Gate Trilogy...

Trilogy?

Edit: ...and no, I won't be getting it. At least not until I get round to getting the first one.

Yea, look it up. It lets you play BG AND BG2, plus the expansions, in one game. All with the BG2 engine and interface.

Odd. Though I prefer playing them separately; the prospect of a single 100 hour epic is daunting enough with my current workload. Do you happen to know why they called it such a confusing name?

 

[BoredDragon]

I don't understand why people are obsessing over Dragon Age so much. I have played it and it just felt like WoW minus the multiplayer. I didn't play all the through so maybe there is story element that people are liking so much. However, the reason why I stopped playing is because the gameplay became repetitive and the gameplay is what most people I talk to say is best about the game.

Can someone explain why this game franchise is appealing to most people? (no cynicism please)

 

[hazabaza1]

As much as i liked DAO, i'm gonna be too busy playing the classics, like the Baldurs Gate Trilogy...

Trilogy?

Edit: ...and no, I won't be getting it. At least not until I get round to getting the first one.

I dunno. I love DA:O, but the more I see of this, the less I seem to like it. The skill trees are so minimalist, the interface looks... eh. And it generally seems not up to standard.
I'll probably end up getting it, but I just don't know when.

Yea, look it up. It lets you play BG AND BG2, plus the expansions, in one game. All with the BG2 engine and interface.

Why was I quoted for that comment?

 

[Vakz]

The combat system in DAO really ruined it for me.. but still, it's BioWare. Guess I'll buy it and wish for a miracle.

 

[malestrithe]

Hate BioWare with a passion. This company has been making the same game for the last 13 years and people think it is innovative. It's not innovation its just lazy.

 

[Ghostkai]

Bioware own exactly 82% of my soul.

I....Must....Buy

 

[McNinja]

I had it pre-ordered for me as a christmas gift. I will expect at my door on or around the 8th of March. As for the game, I hope the combat and graphics are improved to the degree they claim to be. If they aren't... I'll play it anyway, because I got it for free.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Can someone explain why this game franchise is appealing to most people? (no cynicism please)

RPGs with tactical depth are a rarity these days, basically. RPGs are becoming solely based on story, with combat taking a more and more action oriented approach, with gross oversimplification.

Story is nice...but any genre can tell a story. RPGs have always had a tangible sense of character progression beyond a merely narrative sense, with you having a guiding hand evolving your character, learning skills and abilities along the way.

 

[Scizophrenic Llama]

Loved the first, and I can't see a reason to really hate the second. I'm reserving all judgment for the demo that comes out on the 22nd.

So I will be getting it, might not be on the release date though, money is tight right now.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Gritty medieval settings just turn me away from the game.

And from what I hear, the last game was way too drawn out and it appears this is no different.

I remember when RPGs averaged 50-60 hours.

Now 30 hours is considered "long".

PFFFFFFFFT.

You kids and your short games.

 

[Joshimodo]

Nope.

Wasn't keen on Dragon Age: Origins. As much as I wanted to enjoy it, I just couldn't. Not entirely sure why. I love Mass Effect and the KoTOR series, which had similarities.


Dragon Age 2 doesn't look set to change my opinion on the matter either, which is a shame. It does seem to be dumbed down a bit, though.

 

[Radeonx]

I already bought it, and while it appears to be taking the same negative turn that Mass Effect 2 took, I'll still enjoy it.
I'll just learn to play it more as an action game and less of an RPG, similar to what I did with Mass Effect 2.

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

It does seem to be dumbed down a bit, though.

As long as it isn't as HERP DERP simpleas Mass Effect 2 was, I should be fine...

But yeah, Bioware is appealing to a more mass market audience now.