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Promotional banner for the game |
Existing in the land of Ferelden, the stories and adventures you experience are those of the character known as Hawke. Hawke, the family name of your hero, is truly your own hero. You start by choosing whether you are a male or female, which only affects small parts of the story, then you can proceed to choose a face.
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The default male and female faces |
As fascinating as that sound I'll skip ahead to the three classes that you have to choose from. The mighty and valiant Warrior with their strong shield arm and blade or their intimidating greatsword. The cunning and dashing rogue with their arsenal of daggers, bow, and witty remarks. And finally the wise and sagacious mage, with their staves and unbridled control over the forces of magic. All of the classes are fun in their own account, and each have their subtle complexities but there is also a small story tweak depending on your choice.
On to a bit of the more technical aspects of the game, Dragon Age II is visually a beautiful piece of work. From the world that you traverse to all of the people that you will meet, each and every aspect has been rendered just so. Even in all its beauty though it is far from perfect. Be prepared to explore the same bland dungeon again and again.... and well you'll see it quite a few times.
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Hawke and some of his companions |
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Like chess....With spiders |
Speaking of the campaign, why haven't I mention much on the story? Well truth is it is the kind of story that really does have to be experienced to fully understand. In essence it is a rags to riches tale set in the middle of a war between three factions. It's your role as the dashing and apparently easily bribed hero to be a go between for the three and try and settle things once and for all. Along your journey you will meet an unforgettable cast of characters to help you along the way and maybe even find your love. Each character has their own tale and their own part to play in your story which intertwines to make a truly incredible experience.
So while it is basically just a roleplaying game, this one does have more to offer than just a stats race. With a very approachable gaming system and incredible story to boot, Dragon Age II should be a must play for everyone, hardcore gamer to casual, and if you can't play it's even intriguing enough to watch. However you get your fix, you must experience this one.