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[ACE 1991]

I'm itching to play a sprawling RPG and played about 6 hours of this game on console when it came out, but haven't touched it since. Are there better games out there of this ilk or should I grab it from GMG?

 

[Tambini]

It's a really great game on PC. Give it a go.

 

[Jibbajabbawockky]

Absolutely worth playing if you want a good PC party based RPG. Its not perfect but its a solid game, that's definitely best played on the PC.

 

[Atraveller]

Still a very very good RPG, go for it.

 

[Corto]

Absolutely. It's a great game on PC.

 

[SparkTR]

The game was initially developed only for PCs, and it shows in the final product. Way better than the console version and worth finishing.

 

[kinoki]

Great game. Play it! Now!

 

[vareon]

Yes, and go grab some mod while you're at it.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

I found it heartbreakingly disappointing but yeah, go for it it if you liked in on consoles. Definitely better on PC.

 

[Terra_Ex]

Definitely still worth playing on PC.

 

[Savitar]

One word.

Mods.

 

[petghost]

yeah play it and enjoy it and then be incredibly let down by what they have done to the combat system in inquisition.

 

[Delixe]

Head over to the Nexus for plenty of mods, a lot that will make the game look better. I highly recommend the advanced tactics mod as well.

 

[GavinUK86]

Yes and mods can sort out the UI scaling and add other gameplay improvements. Get the Ultimate Edition if you can, it contains all the really good DLC like Awakening. I'm currently replaying it. I can post links to what mods I'm using if need be.

 

[Bradach]

I bought it day one on XB360 and traded it in day two for the PC version.

Its like a different game. If you like pausing issuing commands and unpausing (ala Baldurs gate) then the PC version is for you. Trying to do that in the console version was a nightmare.

My answer to your question: Yes

 

[Yobalt]

It's nothing special but could be worth a playthrough if you really like RPGs. Get mods.

 

[ACE 1991]

What mods do you guys recommend for a first playthrough?

 

[Temidien]

Played through it on X360 on release and it was very much worth the time investment then. I'm sure it hasn't aged too well, however, considering it looked dated even then.

 

[Qassim]

The difference between the PC version and the console versions isn't just your typical 'better graphics, mods, etc' - the game was different due to the more strategy focused controls and views available.

I really enjoyed it on PC - I'd recommend it.

 

[Farks!]

Baldur's Gate 2 is also still worth playing. By far BioWare's best game.

 

[sickvisionz]

It's a really good game. Still worth it.

 

[darkwing-buck]

Definitive version of the game. Must Play

 

[Gipsy Danger]

It's a great game on PC. Not as good as BG2 obviously but totally worth playing. Just ignore DA2, it's horrible.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

Really good game. It's a hybrid between KOTOR and BG2 basically.

 

[Zushin]

Absolutely. Excellent game.

 

[Rising_Hei]

It's not only great, it's better than anything Bioware has done since BG2, and i doubt Inquisition will be any better.

Gameplay is awesome and it's a game you instantly feel that it has been in development for a long time because it's very well treated

I'm talking about the PC version ofc, consoles' aren't that good to my tastes because it plays so different

 

[Pedersen]

Any chance for it to be on the steam summer sale?

 

[nacimento]

Without a doubt, one of the best RPGS there is.

 

[ACE 1991]

I grabbed the game but the keys aren't activating on steam... :/

 

[Rising_Hei]

I grabbed the game but the keys aren't activating on steam... :/

Retail copies aren't for steam

 

[ACE 1991]

Retail copies aren't for steam

I bought it on Green Man Gaming.

 

[Thomper]

I bought it on Green Man Gaming.

Well, yeah, it's an EA game. You activate EA games on Origin, not on Steam.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Be aware that the game can be the ultimate slog, but it's definitely worth playing.

 

[lucebuce12]

Be aware that the game can be the ultimate slog, but it's definitely worth playing.

Oh God, I'm reminded of the Fade *shudders* that really was not a fun zone, so was the Deep Roads area.

But still, the game really is a classic, RPG-wise.

 

[Mass Effect]

Having played both the console and PC version, the PC version is the way to go. The game was definitely made with PC in mind and it shows.

 

[Atraveller]

There's a mod that can remove the Fade section.

 

[Necrovex]

Oh God, I'm reminded of the Fade *shudders* that really was not a fun zone, so was the Deep Roads area.

But still, the game really is a classic, RPG-wise.

I'll always take the Deep Roads over the Fade. There's a reason a mod exists for the latter.

 

[Morphine_OD]

It's the only DA game that should be played IMO and the only platform that gives it justice.

 

[Felspawn]

I'm itching to play a sprawling RPG and played about 6 hours of this game on console when it came out, but haven't touched it since. Are there better games out there of this ilk or should I grab it from GMG?

Abosofreakinlutely. One of my favorite games of all times. Unlike DA2 which plays perfectly fine on consoles DAO does not. Definitely get the PC version. Dont listen to the people bashing the fade quest. sure it sucks on your 5+ playthrough but i enjoyed it the first time .

 

[Facism]

There's a mod that can remove the Fade section.

god's work, whoever did that.

 

[TheUsual]

Just did another playthrough of this! 65 hours as I did almost everything.

I recommend mods if you want to mix some things up. Since it was another playthrough, I used the mod that gives you the maximum backpack space from the get go. (No way I want to pay for each new pack all over again!)

 

[H3xum]

A billion times yes

 

[MrFrankFontaine]

This is a must play on PC for any RPG fan IMHO.

 

[RVinP]

Dragon Age: Origins still worth playing on PC?
Yes

Don't forget to grab MODS from the Nexus
.DAO-Modmanager
.Dragon Age Redesigned <- Requires a bit of readup
.Improved Atmosphere <- Requires extensive readup (but worth the changes)
.Lock Bash <- Makes the game so much more friendly (yes, not able to open chests near the ending of some area -> pisses you off)
.Madd Gift Guide <- Mandatory
.Morrigan Restoration Patch Dialog Fixpack
.Combat Tweaks
.Advanced Tactics <- So much more customization (you can almost set tactics and forget about controlling any characters, including your own)
.etc

 

[kennah]

I must be the only person who likes the Fade.

 

[TheUsual]

Dragon Age: Origins still worth playing on PC?
Yes

Don't forget to grab MODS from the Nexus
.DAO-Modmanager
.Dragon Age Redesigned <- Requires a bit of readup
.Improved Atmosphere <- Requires extensive readup (but worth the changes)
.Lock Bash <- Makes the game so much more friendly (yes, not able to open chests near the ending of some area -> pisses you off)
.Madd Gift Guide <- Mandatory
.Morrigan Restoration Patch Dialog Fixpack
.Combat Tweaks
.Advanced Tactics <- So much more customization (you can almost set tactics and forget about controlling any characters, including your own)
.etc

I would also recommend the respec mod...forget its name. So if you want to mess around with a build or rebalance one.

Also the party storage chest at your camp and one I think it's called The Magic Box. It's a box at your party camp where you place your lower level armor, save, load the game again, and the armor is then upgraded to a higher tier closer to your current level.

 

[GavinUK86]

I must be the only person who likes the Fade.

I didn't mind it either. I'm really against removing levels from games, even if they're bad and you hate them. They're there for a reason.

 

[draetenth]

Honestly? No, it's been a long time since I played it, but I remember that it was a pretty dull game. I thought it had pretty bad writing and characters. IMO, I didn't really find any one in the game to be likeable. I had no motivation to really want to save anyone in the game. But, the popular consensus does seem to be that people do like it and if you are going to play it - you might as well do it on the PC and mod the game.

 

[birdchili]

I abandoned it ages ago and fired it up again the other day.

I was immediately annihilated. (probably by the same fight that made me quit in the first place).

If you want to play the combat with a lot of pausing and control every member of your party, I find the system incredibly fiddly. Characters you order to go somewhere will pathfind in the most ridiculous ways if there isn't quite enough of a gap between characters to go there, and overall positioning requires a lot of micromanagement.

I had quite a bit of fun with it, but I didn't get anywhere near the end.

 

[BigTnaples]

Playing through it now and loving it. So I'd say yes.