Dragon Age™: Origins - Ultimate Edition

This game was a modern spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate. It was one of the last CRPG's made by Bioware, and it might have stood a chance of knocking Baldur's Gate 2 off the top of my favorite games if EA had not forced Bioware to change it to single player only. Originally it was meant to be multiplayer in the same way as BG with friends able to join your party as companions. If this had not been removed I would have loved this game more than I did at release. This game is one of the first modern 'dark gritty RPG' when game developers started making worlds where elves and dwarves are racial stereotypes in the Jim Crow South. The first time I played the game, I thought poorly of it, especially hating the dwarven chapter. Additional playthroughs however have made me appreciate the detail in the world and made the dwarven chapter my favorite part of the entire game. If you are looking for a more approachable CRPG than the many 'greats' that new players struggle to get into, pick this game up. It is worth your time and money. Then if you are the kind of person who prefers the Hobbit to the LoTR (the books) then get Dragon Age 2 when GOG sells it. It is much more of an adventure where you try to get money rather than the fate of the world resting on your shoulders.

Didn't know it includes all the small item dlcs (about 20 bonus start items). Five stars!

Well, i completed all the achievements for this game, now i bought it again here and started all over . This game really deserve at least 2 full playthroughs. Has cloud saves, something that Steam don't have, and Origin, well..not my favourite platform. PS spoiler: Shale is a female.

This game excels in all its sections, it is simply a jewel you can enjoy if you are a RPG lover or not! You have a lot of freedom when forging your character, you can use a tactical approach or action to face your enemies. You have many skills and powers at your disposal and the interaction with the NPC is great. The story will keep you hooked from start to finish and make you feel part of a very real and dangerous world!

I love this game and have played it through three time! Rouge Human - Focused on dual wielding daggers and poison. Not great against Dragons and trolls but a very valuable assist to the group. Dwarf Fighter - Focused on big double handed weapons. Tank through and through. Elf Rouge - Focused on Archery and traps. I didn't expect much from this Character but pleasantly surprised at his ability to inflict damage. Much like using a mage. Keep your distance and pic off the enemies that are approaching and support the tank! What ever character you make be sure to have a mage that can heal and craft health potions. You will not get far with out health potions. Oh did I mention the dragons are BOSS!!!