Release Date: March 8, 2011
A third-person perspective RPG sequel to the greatly received game from 2009. It’s another installment of the series that is considered as a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate. It was developed by the creators of the legendary series – BioWare studios. The story takes place in the well-known dark fantasy world and it concentrates on a completely new character – a refugee named Hawke who becomes a legend and a hero of Kirkwall.
Dragon Age II for PC, X360 and PS3 is the second installment in the series developed by BioWare, which is best known for the production of many cult role-playing games (e.g. Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Mass Effect). Released in 2009, the first Dragon Age has been recognized by both the players and the press, and is often referred to as the spiritual successor of Baldur's Gate.
The game takes us back to the dark fantasy world inhabited by humans, elves, and dwarves. It is plagued by new problems. This time, we assume the role of Hawke – the penniless refugee who plays a key role in the future of the game world and later on transforms into a legend known as the Champion of Kirkwall. The game's plot covers ten years of his life, during which he gathers deadly allies and gains both fame and wealth. The whole story is set in the past. All events have already taken place, and the players are listeners of many different storytellers, who often differ in their perspectives and views on the stories recounted.
Major changes have occurred in the approach to the main character. In the previous installment, the players were able to choose between a couple of races. In Dragon Age II, however, we can only play a human character, even though the world is inhabited by a number of races. No freedom of choice in this regard has been rewarded with the protagonist having a specific, clearly defined personality (though, of course, shaped later on by our decisions). All three character classes known from the original game – warrior, rogue, and mage – are playable. This time, the developers made sure they that they are clearly different. Depending on the chosen class, we might feel like a killing machine, a medieval ninja, or mobile artillery. During the adventure, the players develop their character, perform different tasks, and take part in momentous events. Just like in the original, the fate of both the protagonist and the entire world is shaped by the player’s decisions.
The combat system has been significantly improved. It is still real-time (with the possibility to pause at any time), but this time the efforts were made to ensure that the player’s character is always in the center of the battle, regardless of whether it belongs to warrior, mage, or rogue class. Development tree was also altered, so as not to increase the number of talents, but rather to expand the capabilities of individual skills. For example, if someone fancies casting fireballs, the game will allow him to develop and improve this particular skill, so that at the end of the game he will have super powerful version of this spell, perfectly matched to the needs and capabilities of his character. The dialogue system has also been completely changed. The classic list was replaced with attitude icons. Instead of seeing entire possible responses, we get a graphical representation of the general feel of an utterance (e.g. aggressive or sarcastic).
Dragon Age II for PC, X360 and PS3 uses a modified version of the graphics engine used to power the first game. In addition to the usual technical improvements, the game also offers a heavily revised graphic style. The visual realism gave way to stylization. Shapes are now sharper, surfaces smoother, and the whole excels in a bit of a cartoon version of dark fantasy.
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PC Windows
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
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A series of RPG games set in a dark fantasy universe. The series was started and is being developed by Canadian studio BioWare, known, among others, for such projects as the first two games under the banner of Mass Effect. Signature productions Dragon Age come primarily to personal computers and consoles.
Last update: April 19, 2011
This enormous guide to Dragon Age II contains a walkthrough of all the missions in the game. The description of each quest consists of consecutive steps which you will have to complete during it, including the possible endings.
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System Requirements for Dragon Age II Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommanded System Requirements:
Pentium IV 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800GTS or better), 7 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.
List of Game Expansions for Video Game:
Expansion
October 11, 2011
RPG
A able content for Dragon Age II, the second installment of the popular fantasy RPG series created by BioWare. Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin introduces a new character that can our party—an elven assassin named Tallis who is modeled after and voiced by Felicia Day. With her appearance, the player has an opportunity to take part in a new adventure that focuses on a magic relict called the Heart of the Many. The heroes have to find this rare item, which is no small task since it was apparently hidden in an Orlaisian baron’s estate. Mark of the Assassin allows the players to visit a new outside of Kirkwall, encounter new enemies, and make use of an expanded weapon arsenal, among other things. Gameplay-wise, Mark of the Assassin bases on the solutions of the vanilla Dragon Age II, so it is still a real-time party-based RPG with active pause.
Expansion
July 26, 2011
RPG
A DLC for Dragon Age II, the second installment of the popular fantasy RPG series by the experienced studio BioWare. Dragon Age II: Legacy is a new adventure that can be started at any moment during the main campaign. It starts with an attack of a dwarven Cartel that hunts the Hawke family for an unknown reason. The investigation takes the protagonist and his companions to a Grey Warden prison in the mountains, where they discover the truth about the the protagonist's father and the identity of his persecutors, and also face the most powerful of all Darkspawn. Apart from the aforementioned prison, the expansion introduces several other areas, including vast wastelands. We will encounter a few new beasts on our travels, such as brontos or genlock alphas that hide behind giant shields. Beside the main storyline, Dragon Age II: Legacy offers side quests as well as previously unknown armor sets and special weapons that can be customized.
Expansion
March 8, 2011
RPG
The first DLC for Dragon Age II, the second installment of the successful fantasy RPG series developed by the experienced studio BioWare. Dragon Age II: The Exiled Prince comes as a part of the Signature Edition but can also be purchased separately. The expansion allows us to bring to our party the eponymous prince, an exiled noble family member who was forced to the Chantry. The peaceful life of Sebastian Vael is disrupted by a tragic message about his family’s massacre. The friar decides to take his vengeance on the murderers and the player decides to help him. The additional storyline of The Exiled Prince consists of three acts that give us plenty of opportunities to explore new locations, fight enemies with new kinds of weapons, and have conversations with NPCs. Sebastian is a rogue and specializes in archery. What’s more, he is potential love interest for female protagonists.
List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC All-Class Item Pack II August 23, 2011
DLC Mage Item Pack II August 23, 2011
DLC Rogue Item Pack II August 23, 2011
DLC Warrior Item Pack II August 23, 2011
DLC Warrior Item Pack June 1, 2011
DLC Rogue Item Pack June 1, 2011
DLC Item Pack Bundle June 1, 2011
DLC Mage Item Pack June 1, 2011
DLC The Black Emporium March 8, 2011
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