Dragon Age: Origins - Xbox 360

From BioWare, the makers of Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Baldur's Gate comes Dragon Age: Origins. An epic tale of violence, lust, and betrayal, Dragon Age: Origins is a single player role-playing game (RPG) set in a fantasy game environment, and featuring three playable character classes, accessible in the form of three races. In addition, the game features extreme character customization, a new game engine, party-based gameplay utilizing non-player characters and a built-in personal history system for each hero character rooted in a variety of possible origin stories. 'Dragon Age: Origins' game logo Six possible hero Origin stories available in 'Dragon Age: Origins' 6 possible hero Origin Stories. View larger. Fighting a dragon using magic in 'Dragon Age: Origins' 3 classes and 3 races to play as. View larger. Dwarf city in 'Dragon Age: Origins' Stunning 3D environments. View larger. Combining spells to create a unique effect in 'Dragon Age: Origins' Spell combining abilities. View larger. Story In Dragon Age: Origins the survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by e. You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians who have defended the lands on the continent of Thedas throughout the centuries. Betrayed by a trusted general in a critical battle, you must hunt down the traitor and bring him to justice. As you fight your way towards the final confrontation with an evil nemesis, you will face monstrous foes and engage in epic quests to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war. A romance with a seductive shapeshifter may hold the key to victory, or she may be a dangerous diversion from the heart of your mission. To be a leader, you must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice your friends and loved ones for the greater good. Gameplay Dragon Age: Origins is a 3D oriented RPG based in a dark, heroic, fantasy realm where moral choices have a lasting impression on the people you meet, the members of your own party and the world around you. The inclusion of subtitle "Origins" in the game's title refers to the six unique origin stories available to new heroes as a new game begins. Each of these has an impact on the player's motivations and his or her experience, and renders a unique prelude, path, and possible ending(s) to the game. There are many different endings to the game based on the origin story of the character and the choices you make as you play through the game. The game features three character classes--warrior, mage, and rogue--and three races of being--Human, Elf or Dwarf--that can assume these classes. Although most game elements, such as weapons, magic, etc., are available to any character, each class and race has different strengths, abilities and affinities which lend themselves to better utilizing different elements. Dragon Age: Origins is a single player game based on party-based gameplay and combat where the player can join, control and quest with up to three non-player characters (NPCs). Players can also quest alone if they so choose, but with the chance of survival are slim. Convincing NPCs to join you, and treating them well may be necessary depending on the varying sentiments between the player and the NPC, or between the NPC's in the party based on the chosen history written into the origin story accepted at the beginning of the game. This uncertainty allows for a variety of possible dynamics within the party ranging from open hostility, all the way to romance. The game progresses in real-time via a pause-and-play combat system that allows the player to check inventory levels, equip a character, etc. in a slight vacuum. Additional features found in the game include: a combination of a standard loot system and a currency system based on gold silver and copper; advanced character customization functionality; the use of poison, traps and alism; dual-wielding skills; and "spell combos," which allow players to chain together different spells to create a unique effects. Key Game Features * BioWare’s deepest universe to date with over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and of Mass Effect. * Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation. * An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style. * Complex moral dilemmas offering no easy choices. * Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different origin stories. * Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider to tell you what to do. * Full character customization allowing the player to sculpt a hero in your own image or fantasy. * Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else. * Shape your character’s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game. * Engage in -crushing, visceral combat engaging in battle against massive and terrifying creatures. * Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills. * Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting spells that make enemies explode from within.

• Scalable combat options that let you decide the level of control you have over your party, including NPCs. Issue orders, set your own AI, or take control of any party member to lead the charge..
• 6 possible playable preludes known as ‘Origin Stories’ which along with your play, define how your hero character will see the world, how it sees you and sets the tone for the entire story..
• Travel across the vast and varied lands of Ferelden; from the conspiratorial halls of the last great dwarven city, Orzammar, to the untamed snarls of the Korcari Wilds..
• Dragon Age: Origins will give you deep character customization options including: class, race, appearance, abilities, and equipment..
• At the heart of the storm sweeping across Ferelden. Decide the e of nations, people and, ultimately, yourself. Just remember: for every choice, there is a consequence..