Poll: Dragon Age 2 vs. The Witcher 2

[Mr. Omega]

For all new here, here is a (mostly for comedic effect) summary of the games, according to the Escapist, if posts here are anything to go by:

Dragon Age 2:
It has single-handedly murdered RPGs forever, and killed their children as well, sucking the life out of all that is pure in Bioware, and destroys all their credibility as a game company, the embodiment of all that is wrong in gaming. Also, it causes cancer and kicks puppies.

The Witcher 2:
The Messiah. Gaming perfected. The single greatest thing that man has ever produced. It was to RPGs what Half Life was to FPS games. No flaws are in this game, and anyone talking about any of them are clearly stupid and are a baby who needs their hand held. Also, it cured AIDS and brought World Peace.

In all seriousness:
Haven't played Witcher 2, didn't like the first, but DA2, while flawed (so very very flawed...) was still a good game. I think people had too much expectations for it, and when it didn't meet them they went to the old cry of "RUINED FOREVER!". I can get why people don't like it, but the pure seething HATRED it's been getting just confuses me, and the constant bringing up of that hatred ANNOYS me to no end. I GET IT! YOU DIDN'T LIKE IT! SHUT UP ABOUT IT!

 

[FateOrFatality]

There is actually no contest. The Witcher 2 is amongst my favorite games ever, while Dragon Age 2 is one of my most - well, disappointing is probably the best description.

 

[Azaraxzealot]

IMO, i like Dragon Age 2 a lot better. But because of the flack DA2 has been getting here, The Witcher 2 will probably get at least 80% more votes.

quoted for truth, and besides, comparing Witcher 2 and Dragon Age 2 under the basis that they both have "RPG" attached to their genre like comparing Fallout 3 to Halo Reach under the basis that they are both in first person.

this thread just seems to be here to justify the consensus of the pretentious elitists.

and even if it isn't, that's all it will be used for.

 

[The Madman]

Dragon Age 2 gets a lot of flak. Had it been a different franchise by a different company I suspect it would have been praised as an excellent game, but because it was Bioware not to mention a follow up to the extremely well received Dragon Age Origins it was held to a higher standard... which is perfectly fair actually. I just think the game itself isn't by any stretch bad, certainly not to the extent it gets demonized to, and that deserves mention.

That said it's also a blatant cash grab. Hashed together fairly quickly, re-using the same art assets as often as possible, limited dialogue and sense of consequence or choice where I feel there should be more. It just feels like someone up high demanded more and this was what they were able to throw together. It's still good, but it lacks... well...

It lacks soul. Witcher 2 has that aplenty. Every location is created with a painstaking eye for detail. The story is labyrinth and thorough, with extensive back-reading within the journal along with the main game storyline itself all paying homage to the series it's based upon. The music is sweeping and beautiful, fitting the scenery, setting and story perfectly. And the post-launch support and business ethics are among the best. Even the games packaging is brilliant, whereas by contrast DA2 was a flimsy DVD case and a few black & white pieces of paper.

Really The Witcher 2 is a game that you can tell the developers genuinely cared about and actively wanted to make the absolute best product possible not simply out of high standards, but because it's something they cared about. Whether they succeeded at that is a matter of personal preference, but I think it at least deserves acknowledgement and praise.

Witcher 2 for me. No contest.

 

[Merkavar]

i played DA2 and still in chapter 1 of witcher 2 (got exams and stuff) and already i think witycher 2 looks like a better game. i much prefer the story of the witcher, the lore, the gameplay, the quests, the monster killing.

i think i had more enjoyment from witcher 1 compared to DA2.

not saying either game is bad but i just prefer the witcher series. maybe its cause i expect more from a big company like the one that made Dragon age compare to the seeminly underdog that made witcher.

 

[-Seraph-]

Although my personal bias went towards The Wticher 2 because I have not played DA2 (and have very little interest in), I'd say flip a coin.

Heads- Witcher 2
Tails- DA2

Very simple if you just can't decide between the two and are indifferent.

Although personally, what I've seen of DA2 did not impress me at all. It just looked so bland and boring...but then again most Bioware games save for Jade Empire give off that vibe and tend to be partially true when it comes to my experiences.

I've played both Wither games and their stories are truly inspiring and well written. I'm currently on my second play through of TW2 and it's just an incredible experience, pretty much 2 games in one. Everything from visuals, music, writing, gameplay, all comes together to form such a well built and comprehensive package.

That's just my personal thoughts on the two, despite if my impressions of DA2 come from footage and hearsay.

But like I said; If all else fails, flip a coin.

 

[Ryan Minns]

I think what buried DA2 was the claim from Bioware that they haven't made a game as good since BG2... at least I think it was Bioware who made that statement before release. In saying that, people don't just hate for the sake of hating, DA2 rubbed many people the wrong way for a reason and no amount of "Well I enjoyed it" will fix what in many peoples eyes was a horrible cash in unworthy of Biowares previous greats

 

[Nfritzappa]

Why do they both HAVE to be compared!?
Why are people always arguing about this topic?

The fact that they're always compared makes me want to play NEITHER.

 

[Waaghpowa]

For all new here, here is a (mostly for comedic effect) summary of the games, according to the Escapist, if posts here are anything to go by:

Dragon Age 2:
It has single-handedly murdered RPGs forever, and killed their children as well, sucking the life out of all that is pure in Bioware, and destroys all their credibility as a game company, the embodiment of all that is wrong in gaming. Also, it causes cancer and kicks puppies.

The Witcher 2:
The Messiah. Gaming perfected. The single greatest thing that man has ever produced. It was to RPGs what Half Life was to FPS games. No flaws are in this game, and anyone talking about any of them are clearly stupid and are a baby who needs their hand held. Also, it cured AIDS and brought World Peace.

In all seriousness:
Haven't played Witcher 2, didn't like the first, but DA2, while flawed (so very very flawed...) was still a good game. I think people had too much expectations for it, and when it didn't meet them they went to the old cry of "RUINED FOREVER!". I can get why people don't like it, but the pure seething HATRED it's been getting just confuses me, and the constant bringing up of that hatred ANNOYS me to no end. I GET IT! YOU DIDN'T LIKE IT! SHUT UP ABOUT IT!

It's not that the expectation for DA2 was too high, it was that DA2 was significantly worse than DA:O. Unnecessarily removing and over simplifying aspects that didn't need simplifying and making the game essentially linear with very little wiggle room. Not to mention the constant repetition or environments. It was also the first Bioware game I couldn't play through a second time, because there was nothing else to do.

As far as DA2 being the "embodiment" of everything wrong with gaming, it's not true. It's more representative of what's wrong with Bioware as of late. I think they've been listening to the wrong people when it came to Q:A, because DA2 did significantly worse in sales than the first game; word of mouth > advertisements which EA focuses way too much on.

You should actually try The Witcher 2 rather than sit there and rage on people who preferred it

 

[nbamaniac]

Dragon Age 2 gets a lot of flak. Had it been a different franchise by a different company I suspect it would have been praised as an excellent game, but because it was Bioware not to mention a follow up to the extremely well received Dragon Age Origins it was held to a higher standard... which is perfectly fair actually. I just think the game itself isn't by any stretch bad, certainly not to the extent it gets demonized to, and that deserves mention.

That said it's also a blatant cash grab. Hashed together fairly quickly, re-using the same art assets as often as possible, limited dialogue and sense of consequence or choice where I feel there should be more. It just feels like someone up high demanded more and this was what they were able to throw together. It's still good, but it lacks... well...

It lacks soul. Witcher 2 has that aplenty. Every location is created with a painstaking eye for detail. The story is labyrinth and thorough, with extensive back-reading within the journal along with the main game storyline itself all paying homage to the series it's based upon. The music is sweeping and beautiful, fitting the scenery, setting and story perfectly. And the post-launch support and business ethics are among the best. Even the games packaging is brilliant, whereas by contrast DA2 was a flimsy DVD case and a few black & white pieces of paper.

Really The Witcher 2 is a game that you can tell the developers genuinely cared about and actively wanted to make the absolute best product possible not simply out of high standards, but because it's something they cared about. Whether they succeeded at that is a matter of personal preference, but I think it at least deserves acknowledgement and praise.

Witcher 2 for me. No contest.

well said!! at last a smart and unbiased remark that explains everything (no fanboy stains ). *salute

 

[nbamaniac]

-snip-

double post -.-

 

[EBonhawk09]

Haven't tried The Witcher 2 (or the first one for that matter), but I hear nothing but good things about it. Maybe I'll try it when it finally releases for Xbox 360.

 

[IamGamer41]

I haven't played The Witcher 2 yet, but from what I've heard... it's a bit on the immature side. People tell me it feels like it was written for 14-year-olds./quote]



Well people have been telling you lies.