I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, and trying to unravel the mysteries. on top of that trying to deal with the power balances in vampiric society.
It maybe an oldie, but it is the soul of the Dragon Age series. I definitely would recommend playing it before any other in the series. It paints the atmosphere in Ferelden (one of the countries in Thedas), and gives a clear picture of the Grey Warden, and is a good introduction to all the lore around the chantry, the circle of magi, the elves and the dwarves.
