9.2 out of 10

Dragon Age: Origins

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User Score (373)

8.7
Expert Score (91)

8.6
Value for money (13)

10
Sound quality (9)

10
Gameplay (33)

9.3
Graphics (35)

8.2
Sound (23)

9.1
Storyline (2)

10
Control (3)

9.2
Lifespan (5)

10
Looks (2)

9.3
Playability (2)

9.2
Audio & image quality (3)

9.6
Usability (3)

10
Funfactor (4)

7.3

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Pros & Cons

cool boss fight, story, long game, multiple endings, graphics

way too easy, throwaway party members

Score Distribution

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7-8		(26)
5-6		(2)
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Expert Reviews

PlayDevil

9.2/10

31 December 2009
"Dragon Age: Origins" is a truly epic RPG. With a huge main quest, loads of interesting side missions, four endings and six distinct prologues to the game, to get 100% completion could take some 200 hours plus. Coupled with a beautifully realised game world and you have a serious contender for a game of the year here. Read more
- Mass effect controls, Origins stories, Game world & setting
- Some texture work can be dodgy, No top-down view in consoles, Too hard?
ActionTrip

9.3/10

10 November 2009
This game is an important contribution to the decaying and nearly forgotten scene of single-player RPGs. The designers may have been playing things a bit safe with this one, relying heavily on familiar gameplay mechanics from earlier titles such as Baldur's Gate and NWN. And yes, there's the ever-present issue related to the art direction. Again, the art is a matter of personal preference. Dismissing this game for its art and a few bugs would be rash judgment indeed. Read more
- Emphasis on old-school RPG mechanics (which is good), excellent voice acting, characters skillfully woven into a riveting storyline, filled to the brim with engaging a...
- A few minor bugs here and there, can be a tad difficult at times, questionable art direction.
GameSpot

9 September 2010
You can finish Witch Hunt in around 90 minutes, but that's 90 minutes you should devote to Dragon Age: Origins' other, better DLC. Even Morrigan herself seems bored by the whole thing, displaying little of her signature sneering wit in the precious few moments she appears onscreen. The main game is, at its core, fun to play, and so you may still squeeze some amusement from the simple battles and appreciate the obscure hint of events to come. Read more
- Some of the environments look lovely, A cool boss fight.
- Morrigan's role is so tiny that it's practically unnecessary, Throwaway party members, Way too easy, Story lumbers toward an ending that illuminates nothing.
GameCritics.com

21 November 2009
The brilliant doctors-turned-developers at BioWare conquered Star Wars , took players on an Eastern-themed martial arts journey, and have crafted what I see as the definitive outer space sci-fi blockbuster. Next up on the agenda? Their take on the classics. Read more
- BioWare's character work is the best in the biz.
- The combat system is a mess.
UGO

3 November 2009
Baldur's Gate was a touchstone game in computer RPGs and its spiritual successor, Dragon Age: Origins has the rocks to be another. You are a Grey Warden, warriors tasked with fighting off the Darkspawn and The Blight, a catastrophic event in which an Old God is corrupted and leads the Darkspawn as the Archdemon in a bid to destroy the world. Heavy stuff. Read more
- ...You've been waiting for a new Baldur's Gate . ...You want a familiar fantasy feel with some new twists on the formula. ...It's more about the experience and less ab...
- ...Frame rate issues and some distracting textures hurt your eyes. ...You're annoyed by the idea of NPCs shilling downloadable content ...You're looking for an action-...
xbox360.gamespy.com

9.0/10

3 November 2009
Dragon Age: Origins is a thrilling example of BioWare doing what it does best. Read more
- Engrossing story; thrilling combat; plenty of content; great replayability.
- Dated visuals; some minor glitches.
Auracore MediaWorks

8.6/10

5 December 2009
Grab your sword and staff, cause it's time to kill some dragons! Read more
- Detailed, exciting storyline; Rich world filled with lore; Stellar voice acting and witty dialog; Fascinating characters; Visceral combat with enough spells to set you...
- Some minor glitches on console versions; Dated graphics and bland palette.
Game Over Online

7.5/10

26 January 2010
Dragon Age: Origins review Game Over Online - http://www.game-over.com It’s Like… …the spiritual successor to old school Bioware favorite Baldur’s Gate, or so they claimed. Though likely more associated these days with Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect, it was the aforementioned Dungeons & Dragons magnum opus that really put the Canadian RPG masterminds on the map. Read more
XboxAddict.com

9.0/10

26 January 2010
Bioware. A company known for making solid gaming titles such as: Mass Effect, Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic, and Baulder's Gate have done it once again. Dragon Age Origins is Bioware's latest attempt at bringing a solid Action/RPG game to the masses; to which we all bow in thanks. Dragon Age Origins immerses gamers into a world where your decisions, actions and even interactions will truly make a difference in your world and your character's lives. Read more
Gamebosh

8.9/10

3 May 2011
Before we start fawning over Dragon Age: Origins (and there will be much, much fawning) let's look at some of the problems that hitherto haven't really been mentioned by other reviewers. First off the cut scenes suffer from dropped frames while the player often finishes a discussion with a third party only for the scene to randomly decide to repeat itself (and if you're really unlucky - particularly on the PS3 rather than the 360 - it'll do this with the other bloke... Read more
- 6 origin stories to choose from, 80+ hours of gameplay, Multiple endings, Reasonable load times, Male and female characters are equal, Design your character's facial f...
- Cut scenes suffer from dropped frames, Inconsistent graphics, No multiplayer options, Glitches include invisible characters and repeated exchanges