If I haven't played any of the other Dragon Ages, do you guys recommend me getting this game? Not so sure as far as story goes but gameplay seems fun!
I would recommend you get DA 1 and 2; but, beware that DA2 has some issues such as watered down combat, reuse of environments, etc (seriously, it's like you fight in only a few different sceneries all game long).
But at least you'll be up to speed on the story. Well, the story from DA 1 isn't really continuing per se, can't say much without spoilers, but it will be a good preparation.
Well, is story even that important in this game? If it isn't, I'd rather skip DA1/2 as reading "watered down combat" and "reuse of environments" don't really make me itch to play them
If story isn't that important, I think I'd jump on DA3
Well, is story even that important in this game? If it isn't, I'd rather skip DA1/2 as reading "watered down combat" and "reuse of environments" don't really make me itch to play them
If story isn't that important, I think I'd jump on DA3
If I haven't played any of the other Dragon Ages, do you guys recommend me getting this game? Not so sure as far as story goes but gameplay seems fun!
I would recommend you get DA 1 and 2; but, beware that DA2 has some issues such as watered down combat, reuse of environments, etc (seriously, it's like you fight in only a few different sceneries all game long).
the addition of skills that made clearing 'trash' mobs less time consuming.
You don't really need to pick up any of the previous games as they are basically stand-alone stories involving brand new characters as protagonists. Only some vague references are made of previous games.
Dragon Age Inquisition, though, follows directly from Dragon Age 2.
If I were you I'd read the plot of DA:O, play DA:2, and be ready for DA:I that way.
If I were you I'd read the plot of DA:O, play DA:2, and be ready for DA:I that way.
Never did play the second game
I'd offer a counter; play DA:O and Awakening, read the plot of DA2, maybe watch a few of the high light cut scenes on YouTube, and wait for reviews of DA:I. DA2 isn't really worth playing.
Dragon Age Inquisition, though, follows directly from Dragon Age 2.
e.g., Varric will be in DA:I as a companion, and there was a lot to his story in DA:2.
I enjoyed DA:O immensely, logging in a lot of hours there. DA:2 is easier to play through, but it does suffer from environment reuse, and mobs spawning out of thin air a lot.
If I were you I'd read the plot of DA:O, play DA:2, and be ready for DA:I that way.
I'm still not clear on the importing of saved games - I don't think you can, but Skyhold will let you pick a lot of different choices that you may have made in DA:O and DA:2
If you can find it for $5 or less and go in telling yourself "this will be bad" then you won't feel too cheated. You also probably won't actually finish the game, but bail out halfway after you realize things just aren't going to get better.
My point is Dragon Age is not Mass Effect. When there are references by reoccurring characters (such as in DAA and DA2) they are vague because the Edmonton team doesn't bother to really acknowledge your prior choices.
Yeah I read about that keep feature or saw it in a video somewhere, great idea imo. I wish ME had something like that, there's a lot of different choices I'd like to see the outcome of but at the same time I don't really feel compelled to sit through the entire series again just yet for them lol.
This is true. Your outcome in DAO makes very little difference in the ending of DA2. However, your actions in DA2 also effect the ending of DA2 very little.
The main point is that DA2 is a really shitty game, and its best to avoid it. DAO is on sale on Steam right now if you want to play the good Dragon Age games. And definitely wait for reviews for DA3 before buying.