| From BioWare, the makers of Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Baldur's Gate comes Dragon Age: Origins. An epic tale of violence, lust, and betrayal, Dragon Age: Origins
is a single player role-playing game (RPG) set in a fantasy game
environment, and featuring three playable character classes, accessible
in the form of three races. In addition, the game features extreme
character customization, a new game engine, party-based gameplay
utilizing non-player characters and a built-in personal history system
for each hero character rooted in a variety of possible origin stories.
Story
In Dragon Age: Origins
the survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by fate.
You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians
who have defended the lands on the continent of Thedas throughout the
centuries. Betrayed by a trusted general in a critical battle, you must
hunt down the traitor and bring him to justice. As you fight your way
towards the final confrontation with an evil nemesis, you will face
monstrous foes and engage in epic quests to unite the disparate peoples
of a world at war. A romance with a seductive shapeshifter may hold the
key to victory, or she may be a dangerous diversion from the heart of
your mission. To be a leader, you must make ruthless decisions and be
willing to sacrifice your friends and loved ones for the greater good. Gameplay
Dragon Age: Origins
is a 3D oriented RPG based in a dark, heroic, fantasy realm where moral
choices have a lasting impression on the people you meet, the members
of your own party and the world around you. The inclusion of subtitle
"Origins" in the game's title refers to the six unique origin stories
available to new heroes as a new game begins. Each of these has an
impact on the player's motivations and his or her experience, and
renders a unique prelude, path, and possible ending(s) to the game.
There are many different endings to the game based on the origin story
of the character and the choices you make as you play through the game.
The game features three character classes--warrior, mage, and
rogue--and three races of being--Human, Elf or Dwarf--that can assume
these classes. Although most game elements, such as weapons, magic,
etc., are available to any character, each class and race has different
strengths, abilities and affinities which lend themselves to better
utilizing different elements. Dragon Age: Origins is a single
player game based on party-based gameplay and combat where the player
can join, control and quest with up to three non-player characters
(NPC). Players can also quest alone if they so choose, but with the
chance of survival are slim. Convincing NPCs to join you, and treating
them well may be necessary depending on the varying sentiments between
the player and the NPC, or between the NPC's in the party based on the
chosen history written into the origin story accepted at the beginning
of the game. This uncertainty allows for a variety of possible dynamics
within the party ranging from open hostility, all the way to romance.
The game progresses in real-time via a pause-and-play tactical combat
system that allows the player to check inventory levels, equip a
character, etc. in a slight vacuum. Additional features found in the
game include: a combination of a standard loot system and a currency
system based on gold silver and copper; advanced character
customization functionality; the use of poison, traps and herbalism;
dual-wielding skills; and "spell combos," which allow players to chain
together different spells to create a unique effects. Key Game Features - BioWare’s deepest universe to date with over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and scope of Mass Effect.
- Travel
throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a
shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation.
- An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style.
- Complex moral dilemmas offering no easy choices.
- Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different origin stories.
- Decide
how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the
possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad
slider to tell you what to do.
- Full character customization allowing the player to sculpt a hero in your own image or fantasy.
- Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else.
- Shape your character’s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game.
- Engage in bone-crushing, visceral combat engaging in battle against massive and terrifying creatures.
- Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills.
- Experience
the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting
spells that make enemies explode from within.
Bonus Items Included with Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition for PlayStation 3: - Tin case.
- Bonus DVD including:
- A making of documentary
- Soundtrack
- Trailers
- Wallpaper
- Concept art video
- Strategy tips
- Cloth map.
- 3 pieces of exclusive in-game content:
- Bergen’s Honor: A massive helmet made out of dragonbone (+2 to armor, +25 physical resistance, +6 to attack).
- Grimoire of the Frozen Wates: A special book that adds +3 to all attributes when read.
- Final Reason: A magical staff of immense power (adds to damage, spell power, and fire damage).
- "The Stone Prisoner" unlockable bonus quest and unlockable character, Shale.
- Exclusive in-game item for use in the upcoming title Mass Effect 2.
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