Gametrailers gives Dragon Age 2 a 9.2!

I was waiting for this review to come out and it confirms everything I have been saying about this game. Gamespot's review was good but it was a little too harsh on the point deduction.

Anyway here it is.

Near the score I would give it after 8 hours myself (9) ;)

Generally, I don't go by critic reviews to convince me to buy a game, but Gametrailer's reviews are usually spot on with my scores for games - for the most part.

http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/best-of-gametrailers/349962

This is why I don't like Gametrailers. (The video is a little messed up, I had to post this one because the one on youtube got removed.)

Lord. Im going to wait til the hype is gone and then see what everyone says. I see the demo, the bland colors, the odd art direction, and Id feel stupid buying the game after playing the original. Gamesterpheonix

You do know that demos are usually not representative of the final product right? We played the demo with most of the stuff locked, no high res textures and it also happened to be a very early build of the game.

Lord. Im going to wait til the hype is gone and then see what everyone says. I see the demo, the bland colors, the odd art direction, and Id feel stupid buying the game after playing the original. Gamesterpheonix

GameInformer wasn't a big fan of it: Dragon Age 2: A Port Caught in the Middle

For those of you that have a Dragon Age Origins game save, did it affect Dragon Age 2's that much? How does it change DA2's world exactly? No major spoilers please!

For those of you that have a Dragon Age Origins game save, did it affect Dragon Age 2's that much? How does it change DA2's world exactly? No major spoilers please!

Elann2008

I really don't like their reviews. They are possibly the worst website on the PC side of things. So far they have overscored (compared to the average) every big game this year.

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For those of you that have a Dragon Age Origins game save, did it affect Dragon Age 2's that much? How does it change DA2's world exactly? No major spoilers please!

MadCat46

It's busted for a few users while it works flawlessly for others. This is just going by what people are saying on the forums. But it's worth checking out with your Origins file. But yeah, BW shoulda fixed this since it is pretty important. Hopefully a patch comes in soon.

Gametrailers have the best video reviews! That told me everything I need to know. I personally didn't like the slow pace of combat in DA:O so this seems like a definite improvement to me. I'll be picking it up when they release a complete edition.

It's busted for a few users while it works flawlessly for others. This is just going by what people are saying on the forums. But it's worth checking out with your Origins file. But yeah, BW shoulda fixed this since it is pretty important. Hopefully a patch comes in soon.

ralph2190

It's busted for a few users while it works flawlessly for others. This is just going by what people are saying on the forums. But it's worth checking out with your Origins file. But yeah, BW shoulda fixed this since it is pretty important. Hopefully a patch comes in soon.

ralph2190

No Madcat, not for everyone. I talked with a few of them on the boards and they say that NPCs refer to their Grey Warden correctly and some other stuff. I think due to the numerous differences (decisions, quests completed etc.) in save files between any two player saves, discrepancy can easily occur.

Elann from what I heard, the DAO impact is very minor. At most you get a few references from NPCs and companion cameos that refer to your Grey Warden. If they affect quests or not, that I will have to see during my playthrough.

No Madcat, not for everyone. I talked with a few of them on the boards and they say that NPCs refer to their Grey Warden correctly and some other stuff. I think due to the numerous differences (decisions, quests completed etc.) in save files between any two player saves, discrepancy can easily occur.

You do remember Witch Hunt DLC right? Some people confirmed that Morrigan recognized the Dark Ritual while others say that she was pissed that the Warden refused the ritual despite them having done the ritual in DAO. The same thing is happening with DA2. Witch Hunt was fixed with a later patch, and hopefully DA2 will follow suit.

You do remember Witch Hunt DLC right? Some people confirmed that Morrigan recognized the Dark Ritual while others say that she was pissed that the Warden refused the ritual despite them having done the ritual in DAO. The same thing is happening with DA2. Witch Hunt was fixed with a later patch, and hopefully DA2 will follow suit.

ralph2190

Off-topic: Ralph, I "ain't" buying retail box any more... the wait is killing me. Next time, I'm going digital. Already pre-ordered Crysis 2 and The Witcher 2 digital. Never again! :PElann2008

Niice, you got some good gamign ahead of you me thinks 8)

Hooked on this game, need to get some sleep, played way to much today :P

But..but..you get to hold the game in your hand! :P I know, shipping is a pain for retail.. unless you pay like 10 bucks for gamestop overnight which is so not worth it. Lucky you, my Crysis 2 is coming from Newegg and TW2 from Amazon. Oh well haha

I was waiting for this review to come out and it confirms everything I have been saying about this game. Gamespot's review was good but it was a little too harsh on the point deduction.

ralph2190

yes ,it is so harsh !! :oops:

DAO 2 has bland colors, check your monitor people always overlook that, besides a demo is not the full game. That's why I don't play demo's,

Enjoying Hi - Res pack here.

Now watch this someone is gonna say 9 is too high, well then 8 is too low.

DAO 2 has bland colors, check your monitor people always overlook that, besides a demo is not the full game. That's why I don't play demo's,

Enjoying Hi - Res pack here.

Now watch this someone is gonna say 9 is too high, well then 8 is too low.

urbangamez

Give them a couple of weeks and they'll forget about it. Next victim - Crysis 2. Mark my words.Elann2008

Definitely

Never been fond of GT reviews, simply due to their review criteria, add to the fact that they have no text - I prefer rewiews in writing.

I think the Eurogamer review informed the critiques quite well.

I made a sticky for Dragon Age 2. Please keep all further discussion there.

Thank you.