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[GreenSoda]

Some other tidbits from the popular German pc-magazine (minor spoilers), copied from elsewhere:

- Sub-header: Dragon Age 2 is a first class RPG, but not quite as good as its superb predecessor. This has multiple reasons.

-EA did not let them use their own screenshots for the article without
explicit approval, even though they were given the final version. The
reviewer calls this "inexplicable". Hence, the article uses a few stock screenshots and
generally shows nothing even remotely new.

- If you choose not to import and use one of the 3 predefined "lore backgrounds" instead, the
backstory is explained in a short cutscene of the final moments
(Landsmeet+Archdemon fight) of DA:O.

- cameos: Alistair is available for an "inconsequential" 1-2 minute long chat if you imported the right DA:O ending

- the prologue is described the same way as the demo

-quest samples: break into a house at night to retrieve the will of
Hawke's father, save a woman from her abusive husband, hunt an
Abomination, and decide whether to turn in a dude using blood magic to
impress his girlfriend

- Hawke has up to 9 companions, who
generally feel alive and responsive. However, they have consistently
less depth and weaker characterization than the cast in Origins. The
only exception is Varric, whose frequent banter with Cassandra provides
much of the game's tension and humour. He's described as "a d*mn cool
sock" (don't ask)

- Main Quest takes 12-15 hours, you can double that number "if you take your time and explore everything the game has to offer".

-The game does not feel long or epic, and the central conflict (mages
vs. chantry) is not as dramatic as the reviewer would have liked. But
although it doesn't have anything comparable to the Battle of Ostagar or
the final attack on Denerim, it still has some very tactical boss
fights.

- ugly ("texture mud") and low-polygon graphics, especially in the areas outside of Kirkwall.
Generally feeling of emptiness/lack of NPCs. Constant encounters with
"clonecellars" and "clonecaves", which can be a huge source of
frustration. However, beautiful spell effects and good character models
that can graphically compete with ME2.

- combat is generally tactical, though frequently unbalanced. The lack of an iso-style camera
was a huge problem for the reviewer.

- The number of talents is huge. The game offers class specific weapons and some crafting options.
However, overall you generally have a small selection. (they don't
expand on this)

- The ending is described as open ended and unresolved .

- final rating is 87%. "Although the fans' fears have partially come true, this is still a magnificent RPG"

Small update:

Full score

Graphic:7/10

+ detailed characters
+great animations+nice spell effects
-surroundings have little polygons and details
-textures often seem "muddy"

Sound:9/10

+dynamic orchestra music
+suiting fighting sounds
+good English voice actors
-not all parts are cast well in German

Balance:9/10

+four difficulties
+easy access
+fight are always fair
+talents and classes are well balanced
-difficulty can change during the campaign

Atmosphere:9/10

+fantastic cutscenes and dialogs
+dark brutal fantasy world
-recycled areas
-often lifeless landscapes

Controls:8/10

+free saving
+easy to use UI
-hard aiming due to no tactical view
-needlessly complicated menu

Content:8/10

+long campaign
+high replayability
+many main and side quests
-few areas
-restricted on being human

Story/Quests:9/10

+very thrilling, varied quests
+nice surprises
+often different solutions
-story lacks epicness
-open ended

Fighting system:10/10

+tactical but not to complex
+many specialisations possible
+interesting boss battles
+many different talent trees

Character development:9/10

+partly distinctive, multi layered NPC companions
+fast and dynamic
+many options during dialog
-it is seldom necessary to use companions in dialog

Items:9/10

+countless spells and talent
+class specific weapons and armor
+crafting
-little choice overall

Modifié par GreenSoda, 26 février 2011 - 08:39 .

[John Epler]

For what it's worth, my DA2 playthrough was almost exactly as long as my Origins playthrough. Not saying this is a typical experience, but I didn't feel DA2 was significantly shorter than Origins.



That said, playthrough time is an entirely pointless statistic unless you're comparing the same person's playthrough on two games and have access to knowledge such as 'did this person complete side quests' and 'did this person not skip dialogue'.

[John Epler]

DTKT wrote...

JohnEpler wrote...

For what it's worth, my DA2 playthrough was almost exactly as long as my Origins playthrough. Not saying this is a typical experience, but I didn't feel DA2 was significantly shorter than Origins.

That said, playthrough time is an entirely pointless statistic unless you're comparing the same person's playthrough on two games and have access to knowledge such as 'did this person complete side quests' and 'did this person not skip dialogue'.

Thats just teasing!

How long was your DAO playthrough M.Epler?

First playthrough? Fifty three hours and change.

I tend to take my time to a degree, though I'll admit that in DA2, I did a little dialogue skipping on the stuff I worked on. You can only see your own work so many times before you start to criticize every tiny detail that no one will ever notice 'Oh, that animation blended poorly for one frame! My life's work is ruined!'

And in DA:O, I did tend to skip a few dialogues because I'd seen them before while doing QA on the project.

[John Epler]

I would say that 12-15 hours is long enough to get a firm idea of the game's mechanics, as well as the main storyline. You will miss out on a lot of side quests (many of which flavour or inform the main plot), but it's certainly doable.

Not remarking specifically about the review, of course, as I don't know what parts they hit and what parts they didn't. But the point about being able to make it through most games in a very speedy manner is certainly true. We have someone in the office who can make it through BG2 in about 5 hours, sans cheats. How? I have no idea.