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Dragon Age II
Released On: Mar 8, 2011
79
4.9
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 75 Critic Reviews
79
73% Positive
55 Reviews
55 Reviews
25% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 75 Critic Reviews
79
73% Positive
55 Reviews
55 Reviews
25% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Mar 7, 2011
The advancements in RPG mechanics would be enough to set it apart, but the real achievement of Dragon Age II is in the story-telling. I could point out the improved combat and graphics till there's blood covering my face, but BioWare is one of the few companies that uses the advanced computing power available to modern game designers to let you actually play a role.
Mar 8, 2011
Dragon Age Origins was an enormous mouthful in a time where huge games are a rarity. Dragon Age II is somewhat shorter, but nevertheless a big game with an exceptionally well-framed story. Most of the new additions and updates are welcome, even if they don't put the game at the front of the pack. Easily recommended.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable Based on 2,824 User Ratings
4.9
34% Positive
954 Ratings
954 Ratings
21% Mixed
586 Ratings
586 Ratings
45% Negative
1284 Ratings
1284 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable Based on 2,824 User Ratings
4.9
34% Positive
954 Ratings
954 Ratings
21% Mixed
586 Ratings
586 Ratings
45% Negative
1284 Ratings
1284 Ratings
Dec 29, 2024
Dragon Age II is super dope man. While the first game is a master piece, and I would probably say is better, 2 does some things better.
I know a lot of people prefer the combat of the first game, but I think I am partial to the more action feeling that 2 provides.
The story is great and really expands on the world that the first game revealed to us. While the scope of the 2nd game feels smaller, that is not always a bad thing. We really get a lot of time to get to know the city of Kirkwall and feel the emotional weight behind the story
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Xbox 360 Mar 11, 2011
Gripping, complex, and delightful, role-playing games are rarely this good.
Mar 8, 2011
It really seems like the biggest mistake is calling it "DA2," as it's just different enough from Dragon Age: Origins to not feel like a sequel, but more like a reboot. The different main character, the faster and more streamlined combat, and the overall structure makes it feel like a fine Dragon Age adventure, but not a direct follow-up to DAO.
Mar 8, 2011
Dragon Age II unfortunately isn't the perfect sequel to Dragon Age: Origins. However the game itself is still very good, so lovers, unite!
Mar 9, 2011
Despite its game mechanics being streamlined to cater the console-audience with a high tempo and a smaller set of statistics, Dragon Age II is still a massive role-playing adventure. With its immersive storyline and good class system, it its yet another Bioware game in the collection of great role-playing experiences.
Mar 22, 2011
Defying all expectations, BioWare managed to take one of the most memorable Western RPGs in recent history and completely destroyed everything that made it so good.
Sep 18, 2024
The shortcuts due to crunch and a chaotic production are apparent. Reused map assets, less polished gameplay, more straightforward combat. Yet, the lore is deepened in an interesting way, and the decision to tell a generational story in an isolated location works like a good TV show bottle episode. Keeps the focus tight. The story really works.
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Xbox 360 Aug 20, 2024
Fun and Enjoyable game. Criticisms of it are legitimate, its clearly made in a rush off the previous game and all the areas tend to be repeats of previous. The game play tends to be just spamming buttons over and over again Main story is quite rushed particularly towards the end however characters are very fun and enjoyable.
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Xbox 360 May 19, 2025
I used to hate this one the most until veilguard came out. Both origin and inquisition are 9/10 for me. I'm beginning to think every other dragon age game is cursed to be crap. I remember I was so disappointed when I realized the whole game's just gonna take place in a city. I hated it! Not having different environment like the first games just made it so boring. The game is also much shorter than both origin and inquisition. They should've made veilguard this short too, maybe then I'd have finished it. Just kiding... I'd die of cringe.
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Xbox 360 Summary EA announced that a new installment in the Dragon Age series will arrive in the first quarter of 2011.
Rated M for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date: Mar 8, 2011
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Publisher: Electronic Arts
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