Instead, it's something darker, wilder, less grand and solemn, but also rich with both light and darkness. And (thank goodness) it's not Westeros, either. Thedas is not Middle-Earth, nor is it your usual pallid, veiled fantasy knockoff. The conflicts are original and believable (we're still arguing mages versus templars even all these years later), and the magic system, tied to the Fade for good or ill, is sublime. It takes the basic required ingredients-elves, dwarves, humans, dragons, nobles, demons, even enchanted forests-and discards the cliches, the obvious tropes, and instead creates something genuinely grim, gorgeous, thought-provoking and new.
Martin's Night's Watch in the Game of Thrones series, or a slight tip of the hat to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" funnyman Xander in perpetually hilarious (and clueless) Alistair, those inspirations don't change the fact that the world of Dragon Age: Origins really feels like something new in high fantasy. While there are perhaps faint homages in the Grey Wardens to George R. I love it too, for its thoughtful and complex character choices, its challenging RPG gameplay, and (most of all) for its ability to create a truly original and deeply immersive high fantasy setting unlike anything you'll find anywhere else. For many, many fans it still represents the pinnacle of the series in terms of daring and darkness. or something.ĭragon Age: Origins is vital to the Dragon Age universe as the keystone upon which its universe rests. Confession: I would welcome an entire DLC where I did nothing but askįlemeth questions while gazing adoringly.
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