Poll: First Thoughts on DA:O

[high_castle]

So I pre-ordered my copy weeks ago and dutifully picked it up this morning at the local GameStop. Of course, then I had to work a bit, so I've only played through my origin. But I have to say, I'm already impressed. I generally know ten minutes in or so whether I'll like a game, and this one had me gripped from the opening frames. What does everything think so far? Impressed? Disappointed? Indifferent? Also, what origin did you choose, as that might make a different.

For my first run, I picked an elven Mage. I favor caster-types, and the oppressed background of the elves intrigued me. Without spoiling anything, I just want to say I can already see more shades of gray in this game than any previous BioWare title. The opening choices were not always easy to make, and the removal of the Good/Evil bar means you can really roleplay however you want. All in all, I wish I could play for longer, and I'm excited to see more of this game.

 

[bladester1]

I wouldn't know, Steam on my computer keeps crashing, gets stuck at Search Steam for game updates... >_<

 

[sirdanrhodes]

My first thoughts, "Fuck, I can't wait until I get my new PC so I can have a proper view on it!"

 

[I Stomp on Kittens]

Looks cool...I may look at reviews and gameplay and then decide if I want it though...
... one year of the Scapist! *dances wildly* WOOOOT

 

[Plinglebob]

I played the Mage introduction and thought it was great and even reloaded back 20 minutes to avoid doing something I didn't want too. Sadly I think I've already seen the best part of the game with the travel message. "Do you wish to gather your party and venture forth?" I love old game references

 

[Monocle Man]

3 More days for the European release. 16 more days for European PS3 release, apparently.
I would go first as Humon noble or Dwarven Peasant.
Not sure whether I should call the Dwarf Siegfried or Boris... Oh well still ages of time to ponder before any decisions can be made.

 

[Lord Beautiful]

Does anyone have the 360 version? If so, how is it?

 

[high_castle]

Does anyone have the 360 version? If so, how is it?

I do! My PC can't handle this game (it does well only with NWN and Baldur's Gate), so I bought it for the 360. The only thing is, I can't connect to Live at the moment, so my first playthrough will have to be without Shale or the Blood Dragon Armor, not to mention the pre-order bonuses I got through GameStop. But anyway, the graphics are good, the combat is smooth, and even playing as a mage the spell effects are cool but not distracting. The real-time combat is fast-paced, but really favors the pause button for tactics.

Anyway, it looks great on my plasma, so I'm a happy camper.

 

[blankblankblank]

Played through one origin so far, I already love this game. The story is compelling and well written, the role playing feels really natural. What I like is that there is no good or evil meter, just choices and consequences. Like the elf I rolled hates humans but feels a strong sense of pride to the clan. So while some of my actions seem harsh and evil, others are compassionate and with good intent. I don't feel like I'm being punished for being in the middle, rather the story shapes around how I choose to play. I was a bit worried about getting this for the consoles but my fears are at rest. The controls are solid and the combat is fun. I can already tell this game is going to suck a large chunk of my free time.