![]() Hi All, I'd just like to say that this game does not deserve a ZERO! I know some people will be angry at me, but anyone who gave a 0 score Hi All, I'd just like to say that this game does not deserve a ZERO! I know some people will be angry at me, but anyone who gave a 0 score should seriously take a step back and think about it. I'm sorry to hear those people were disappointed, but I think that if you go in with an open mind, you'll find an excellent game. It seems to me that many of the negative reviews stem from the game not meeting people's expectations. It makes combat fun, and not at all cumbersome. It makes me feel much more in control in combat: I know what everything does and how to use it. I, for one, prefer this system (although I was a huge fan of BG, NWN, KotOR, etc.). There's still attribute customization, and quite a lot of skills however, the skill system is much more about getting a few powerful active abilities, rather than lots and lots of semi-meaningful passives. The inventory is very simple, you only choose armor for your own character, although you can pick weapons and accessories for all of your companions, as well as yourself. It's true that much has been trimmed (streamlined, dumbed down the term you pick depends on your expectations going in). That said, I still find the story interesting, even compelling. The story is perhaps a bit sparser than in other (BioWare) games, or at least much more focused and small scale: it's about YOUR character, not about EVERYTHING. It's face paced, exciting, with enough story and emotional turmoil to fill in the gaps. The story is perhaps a bit sparser I like the game. If you are a fan of rpgs and most particularly if you enjoyed the first game, I implore you to play this game: you will not regret it. Please, if you are considering buying this game, do not be put off by the overtly harsh criticism on this site and do so. ![]() In fact, it makes perfect sense for the story which is being portrayed. Another complaint stems from the fact that the majority of the game is played within it's boundaries but this is by no means a bad thing. The graphics are, as expected, a considerable improvement and the scale of Kirkwall is impressive. Furthermore, the characters are equally as funny, original and likeable as they were in the original - with the exception of maybe Morrigan (a favourite of mine). The story is gripping and the character dynamics and interaction is as superb as it was in the original but with the vast improvement of a fully voiced character. Can I remind you that the sole difference there is that now rather than simply pressing A once and having the character automatically attack, you now do so yourself. There seems to be a theme arising that people believe it is more like a button basher now. It's fluid, it's faster and ultimately, it's more exciting. Remember people this is the Xbox 360 version we are reviewing and as a console version, it's fighting mechanics have been vastly improved. The action and fighting dynamics have seriously been improved. The pacing is much faster and more exciting, whilst keeping the focus of the narrative throughout - something Origins failed to do at times (there's a Blight going on?). I loved Origins and I feel no hesitation in stating that I believe DA2 is a much improved game. I have not been disappointed and I fail to see where and why all the user criticism spawns from on this page. I am by no means a simple fan boy and would have been bitterly disappointed had I not thought Bioware had put the same level of skill and commitment into the sequel. I completed Origins and poured over 112 hours into the game. Having now played for around 10 hours I can say with a measured opinion that it has met and surpassed all my expectations. Having now played for around 10 hours I can say with a measured opinion that it has met and Dragon Age II is an astoundingly good game. Dragon Age II is an astoundingly good game.
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