By BioWare
A classic fantasy role-playing game where you lead a group of heroes to save a kingdom from a dark invasion. You get to make big choices that change the story while exploring a massive world filled with magic and monsters.
If you love a good story where your choices actually mean something, this game is a must-play. It feels like reading a huge fantasy novel where you get to decide what the main character does. Even though it has been around for a while, the writing is so good that it still puts many modern games to shame. It is perfect for anyone who wants to get lost in a different world for a few weeks.
The best part about this game is the tactical combat. You aren't just controlling one person; you're managing a whole squad. You can set tactics for your friends so they automatically heal you or attack specific enemies. Also, the origin stories are a genius touch. Starting the game as a noble human feels completely different from starting as an elf living in a slum, which makes you want to play through it more than once.
Dragon Age: Origins is a classic for a reason. While the visuals are showing their age, the heart of the game is still amazing. If you can handle a few technical hiccups on modern PCs, you will find one of the best adventures ever made. It is a great pick for fans of magic, monsters, and great storytelling.
Dragon Age: Origins is a deep adventure that lets you build your own hero from scratch. You can choose to be a human, elf, or dwarf, and your choice actually matters because it changes how the world treats you right from the start. As you travel through the kingdom of Ferelden, you will meet a colorful cast of characters who can join your team. Some might become your best friends, while others might disagree with your choices and leave.
Combat and Strategy: The game lets you pause the action at any time to give orders to your team. This is great if you prefer thinking things through rather than just mashing buttons. You can set up clever traps, use powerful spells, or just charge in with heavy armor. The Ultimate Edition includes all the extra story chapters and items released after the main game, giving you dozens of extra hours of gameplay.
| Operating System | Windows XP (SP3) / Vista (SP1) / 7 / 10 / 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) at 1.4 GHz or AMD X2 (or equivalent) at 1.8 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) or 1.5 GB (Vista/7/10/11) |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon X1550 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 256MB |
| Other | DirectX 9.0c compatible video card |