Whoa, System Wars! Dragon Age just may be the RPG of 2009! :)

It looks to be turning out excellent. It'll be between this and Demon's souls for me.

im not very interested in this game. the gameplay looks way too archaic for my taste.

It will be my RPG of the year, regardless of scores or awards. 2 more days, and it will be time yet again for another epic adventure from BioWare that has replay value out the yin-yang. In fact, this is the largest game they have ever made.

Dragon Age has classic written all over it in my view and I can feel some of those long nights and memorable moments coming on. Cannot wait.8)

I don't trust mainstream review sites. Wait until it comes out and hear the general concensus among those who won't compare it to Fallout 3, Fable 2 or Oblivion but to the Infinity Engine games.

I'm certain that this is the RPG of the year

You can add a 86/100 from M!Games a german print magazine up there^^

[QUOTE="Planeforger"]Hm, is this much of a surprise? I mean, the only other RPGs of note this year are Demons Souls' (which is more of an ARPG) and Risen (which was underrated), so doesn't DA win by default? Anyway yeah, I'm not really looking forward to this game - it looks rather bland and unoriginal - but I'll still probably buy it. There just aren't enough RPGs around lately as it is.110million

Divinity II is confirmed for the 5th of Jan. in the US.

[QUOTE="Nidget"]Hmmm i wonder has any of those reviews mentioned the bad lip syncing? ioannisdenton

[QUOTE="110million"][QUOTE="Planeforger"]Hm, is this much of a surprise? I mean, the only other RPGs of note this year are Demons Souls' (which is more of an ARPG) and Risen (which was underrated), so doesn't DA win by default? Anyway yeah, I'm not really looking forward to this game - it looks rather bland and unoriginal - but I'll still probably buy it. There just aren't enough RPGs around lately as it is.BioShockOwnz

Divinity II is confirmed for the 5th of Jan. in the US.

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[QUOTE="110million"] Divinity 2 looked pretty awesome, but it didn't seem to get any sort of english release so far this year, they said Fall 2009 for PAL, so that would sort of count. I played through Risen a couple weeks ago, its certainly underrated, but there are quite a few things preventing the game from greatness. 110million

Divinity II is confirmed for the 5th of Jan. in the US.

Yup, cdv will be the publisher. I heard Atari has some involvement, too.

I will probably get this just for that Mass Effect armor nonsense (and the game too, I guess... :P ).

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

no wai, demon's souls > dragon age.

I think that party scheme is really weird.

no wai, demon's souls > dragon age.

I think that party scheme is really weird.

Jfisch93

In what way?

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

ThatGuyFromB4

I'm more concerned about the lack of anything new in the setting and themes, as far as I can tell.

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

ThatGuyFromB4

I certainly agree that the graphics are underwhelming, but that speaks even more to just how damn good the game is to be getting reviews like this, as most reviewers are graphics snobs.

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Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

BioShockOwnz

I certainly agree that the graphics are underwhelming, but that speaks even more to just how damn good the game is to be getting reviews like this, as most reviewers are graphics snobs.

What really bothers me with that kind of graphics is that I get the feeling it'll be a major glitch fest. I don't know why, but I do.

You didn't mention the 94% from PC gamer... there are very few games over 92% with those guys, I think game informer gave it a 9/10 also.

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Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

GreenGoblin2099

I certainly agree that the graphics are underwhelming, but that speaks even more to just how damn good the game is to be getting reviews like this, as most reviewers are graphics snobs.

What really bothers me with that kind of graphics is that I get the feeling it'll be a major glitch fest. I don't know why, but I do.

I doubt it'll be glitchy...

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[QUOTE="ThatGuyFromB4"]

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

GreenGoblin2099

I certainly agree that the graphics are underwhelming, but that speaks even more to just how damn good the game is to be getting reviews like this, as most reviewers are graphics snobs.

What really bothers me with that kind of graphics is that I get the feeling it'll be a major glitch fest. I don't know why, but I do.

All games have a certain number of glitches, but with these kinda reviews I sincerely doubt it's a "fest".

Sounds like a stellar title that any RPG lover should consume.

no wai, demon's souls > dragon age.

I think that party scheme is really weird.

Jfisch93

I dunno, it'll be tough to beat Demon's Souls.siLVURcross

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

ThatGuyFromB4

Types of gameplay never go outdated.

It comes in at a solid third for me, first being Platinum and second being Persona PSP yea I got weird taste in RPG's I know, a rehash and remake as my top 2 :P

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, it'll be tough to beat Demon's Souls.Midnightshade29

well of course its going to be rpg of the year; the only game competing against it is demons souls lol

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, it'll be tough to beat Demon's Souls.Midnightshade29

?, the guy thinks its going to be tough to beat demon's souls for rpg of the year, thats a legit statement, its a AAA game.

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

ThatGuyFromB4

[QUOTE="Midnightshade29"][QUOTE="siLVURcross"]I dunno, it'll be tough to beat Demon's Souls.bokiloki

?, the guy thinks its going to be tough to beat demon's souls for rpg of the year, thats a legit statement, its a AAA game.

not all AAA games are the same, some are the best of that month, some are the best of that year, and some (starcraft) are the games that define a generation. Im sure demon souls is cool, but its just not going to be in the same league as Dragons age. Demons souls is like the flavor of the month, Dragons age is like the flavor of the last 4 years of rpg gaming. Doesnt mean they both cant be over a 9.0 rating, and it doesnt mean every single gamer will like dragons age better, but its a better game, some people are just shallow, not good at rpg's, dont understand how to max talents and gear, the kind of person who actually liked transformers 2, therefore big explosions and simple minded things excite them will probably like demon souls better.

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[QUOTE="Midnightshade29"] Beat it in what way?? God you people still don't get it... This thread reallly picks out who is just here for system wars and who actually cares about good rgps... both games are great and totally different sub - genres... please just stop already! Both win, PS3 gets both...chrion133

?, the guy thinks its going to be tough to beat demon's souls for rpg of the year, thats a legit statement, its a AAA game.

not all AAA games are the same, some are the best of that month, some are the best of that year, and some (starcraft) are the games that define a generation. Im sure demon souls is cool, but its just not going to be in the same league as Dragons age. Demons souls is like the flavor of the month, Dragons age is like the flavor of the last 4 years of rpg gaming. Doesnt mean they both cant be over a 9.0 rating, and it doesnt mean every single gamer will like dragons age better, but its a better game, some people are just shallow, not good at rpg's, dont understand how to max talents and gear, the kind of person who actually liked transformers 2, therefore big explosions and simple minded things excite them will probably like demon souls better.

Wow........you have played and beaten Demon's Souls?

I cant wait for Dragon Age, I am forced to buy it day 1 because my cousin, the walking spoiler, is buying it day 1 and I cant have him spoiling things.

Everything about this game looks outdated, from the graphics to the gameplay. I can really tell it was in development for a long time.

ThatGuyFromB4

The gameplay style has only been used since KOTOR, you make it sound like its another JRPG using the same fighting style that they have for 25 years! now thats freakin outdated. The combat in Dragons age is still relatively new to the RPG scene, as of last gen. first person shooters, platform games, JRPG's basically all the mainstream game styles are 20+ years old. So infact the complete opposite is true of what you are trying to say about the gameplay looking dated.

no demons souls and final13 much better games i save my money for final13(jp) and mass effect2 of course CTR360

sigh...

No shock to me. The worst Bio-Ware game i've ever played is still a B+ game (using school grading). It looks to be the console RPG of the year. The only other competitors are a game where the only praise it gets is that you can lose alot of progress and a game that thinks leveling up = rpg... which makes as much sense as saying a level/mission select screen means a game is open world since you can choose different missions at any time.Senor_Kami

It's more of a PC game than a console game...

Hmm, in that case theirs two rpg's i need to look out for this year :)

Demon souls, and this... :)