Due to the time constraints, we were only able to check out the mage and rogue classes. There are three classes to choose from: mage, warrior, and rogue. Once you've picked the world you want the game to take place in (or imported your own), it's time to pick a class and customize your character.
If you played the first title, you will also recognize certain key characters in cameo roles in the Dragon Age II (Flemeth, in particular, has a fairly lengthy cameo.) Of course, if you want to leave your past with Dragon Age: Origins behind you, it is possible to import one of three default worlds, each with a unique take on the current status of Ferelden. First up, you will have the option to import your save from Origins, which will change certain aspects of the story specifically the narrative in the beginning of the game. However, if you have played Dragon Age: Origins, you will be able to check out several cool extras. The events of the story actually begin before those of Dragon Age: Origins, but because of the scope of the story, they reach far beyond the end of Origins, and span an entire decade.īecause of the format of the story, Dragon Age II is a perfect entry point for those who are not familiar with the Dragon Age series. Unfortunately, the interrogator sees through this too-good-to-be-true story, and then the storyteller begins with the proper story of Hawke. During this sequence, you play as a supped-up character who can basically look in an Ogre's direction and kill it. The game begins at the end, with a man who knows your story telling a tall tale to a female interrogator about Hawke's natural abilities. The game uses a framed narrative to tell the story of Hawke, the Champion of Kirkwall, who becomes important in the land of Ferelden. BioWare managed to incorporate all the fan feedback they received from Origins into the sequel and have created a solid product that looks like it will impress when it is released in March.Īlthough I can't say too much about the story at this point, I can tell you the basic premise. We were recently able to get some serious hands-on time with Dragon Age II (to the tune of about ten hours or so), and we came away impressed. However, it seems a lot has changed since Origins. Whether it was the disengaging silent hero (or heroine), the messy combat, or the confusing dialogue system, it seems even the most high praise came with a few caveats. Dragon Age: Origins was certainly one of the best RPGs of 2009, but if you talk to even the most stalwart fan of the game, they'll tell you that there were certain elements that bogged down the experience.
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