Why aren't people talking about this game: Dragon Age II - Page 9

Weiss Pinguin · 03-31-11, 07:08 PM

RockPaperShotgun on What Went Wrong in Dragon Age Kirkwall

Seems to sync up with Yahtzee's opinions, and I agree as well for the most part.

onelifecrisis · 04-01-11, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

RockPaperShotgun on What Went Wrong in Dragon Age Kirkwall

Seems to sync up with Yahtzee's opinions, and I agree as well for the most part.

That's cemented my decision; I'm definitely not buying this game ever.

Weiss Pinguin · 04-01-11, 07:05 PM

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That's cemented my decision; I'm definitely not buying this game ever.

Having played it, I would only rent it for a week, and for not more than $10

maybe a little more if it came with some really good DLCs

mookiemookie · 04-02-11, 08:18 AM

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That's cemented my decision; I'm definitely not buying this game ever.

I think that's a bit harsh. The game isn't BAD per se. It's just not up to the standards one would expect from the DA series and Bioware.

Wait for a Steam sale around Christmas or something, and you'll pick it up for a song. It'll probably be worth it then.

onelifecrisis · 04-02-11, 12:09 PM

Well I did play the demo on my home PC, and I really didn't much care for the controls. The game seemed torn between being an action RPG and a tactical RPG, with a control scheme that somehow managed to get the worst of both worlds, at least on the PC. IMO the mouse should have controlled the camera, that would have been much more intuitive.

The demo lasted 10 minutes on my PC. That's how long it took for me to get bored with the samey combat and frustrated by the split-personality controls. If the game had a great story then I might have suffered those two problems, but it sounds like the story is dreadful and doesn't have an ending. Oh well, there are plenty more good-looking RPGs in 2011 to look forward to (ME3, Skyrim, Deus Ex... and maybe Diablo III).

HunterICX · 04-02-11, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

Well I did play the demo on my home PC, and I really didn't much care for the controls. The game seemed torn between being an action RPG and a tactical RPG, with a control scheme that somehow managed to get the worst of both worlds, at least on the PC. IMO the mouse should have controlled the camera, that would have been much more intuitive

Console port at its worst.
hate when they don't adjust the controls for the PC.

HunterICX

mookiemookie · 04-05-11, 12:16 PM

Free digital download copy of Mass Effect 2 for Dragon Age 2 owners:

http://dragonage.bioware.com/me2offer

HunterICX · 04-05-11, 12:18 PM

must admit that's a nice gesture

HunterICX

Arclight · 04-05-11, 12:50 PM

It is... but I kinda get the impression that therefore DA2 isn't doing too well.

Weiss Pinguin · 04-05-11, 05:02 PM

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It is... but I kinda get the impression that therefore DA2 isn't doing too well.

At first I was half-expecting to see something like 'Hey sorry about Dragon age 2, here's a free copy of Mass Effect to make up for it.'

mookiemookie · 04-05-11, 05:23 PM

I think you all are right. It's probably meant to have people think "I know that a lot of people have trashed this game, but if I'm getting 2 for the price of 1, I'll roll the dice and buy it."

Pretty clever marketing.

Castout · 04-05-11, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

At first I was half-expecting to see something like 'Hey sorry about Dragon age 2, here's a free copy of Mass Effect to make up for it.'

Hmm if only automobile industry would do that.

Sorry for the Toyota, here's a Lexus to make up for it

Weiss Pinguin · 04-05-11, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

I think you all are right. It's probably meant to have people think "I know that a lot of people have trashed this game, but if I'm getting 2 for the price of 1, I'll roll the dice and buy it."

Pretty clever marketing.

Yep. To be fair, DA2 isn't a terrible game, but compared to ME2 it's a step backwards

Ducimus · 04-05-11, 08:40 PM

If I didn't already own ME2 i might have taken up that offer. No.... i think i'll wait for two things. A GOTY edition, and for it to go on sale for 50-75% off on steam.

Arclight · 04-06-11, 05:43 AM

Aparently the whole point of the offer is to celebrate the fact they sold 1 million copies in 2 weeks. Not so bad.

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Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	RockPaperShotgun on What Went Wrong in Dragon Age Kirkwall Seems to sync up with Yahtzee's opinions, and I agree as well for the most part. __________________

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onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Well I did play the demo on my home PC, and I really didn't much care for the controls. The game seemed torn between being an action RPG and a tactical RPG, with a control scheme that somehow managed to get the worst of both worlds, at least on the PC. IMO the mouse should have controlled the camera, that would have been much more intuitive. The demo lasted 10 minutes on my PC. That's how long it took for me to get bored with the samey combat and frustrated by the split-personality controls. If the game had a great story then I might have suffered those two problems, but it sounds like the story is dreadful and doesn't have an ending. Oh well, there are plenty more good-looking RPGs in 2011 to look forward to (ME3, Skyrim, Deus Ex... and maybe Diablo III). __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

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Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	It is... but I kinda get the impression that therefore DA2 isn't doing too well. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

04-05-11, 05:23 PM	#131
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I think you all are right. It's probably meant to have people think "I know that a lot of people have trashed this game, but if I'm getting 2 for the price of 1, I'll roll the dice and buy it." Pretty clever marketing. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

04-05-11, 08:40 PM	#134
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	If I didn't already own ME2 i might have taken up that offer. No.... i think i'll wait for two things. A GOTY edition, and for it to go on sale for 50-75% off on steam.

04-06-11, 05:43 AM	#135
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Aparently the whole point of the offer is to celebrate the fact they sold 1 million copies in 2 weeks. Not so bad. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.