While it might lack the writing panache and the world-impacting choices of something like the Divinity: Original Sin series, there is something truly gratifying about playing Dragon Age II. It was possible to cause major problems throughout the world for many people, with serious political ramifications based on what you choose to do. However, the game was regarded as a huge step forward for western RPGs that had a genuine consequence to ones actions. Having arguably maximised their output with the original Dragon Age, Dragon Age II had a lot of living up to do.
So, is this classic RPG worth trying out today? A step in the right direction (in most ways) It was praised for having strong writing for its characters and companions, though many felt the combat system changes were for the worse. Regarded as a truly epic RPG, it was released to positive reviews in 2010 and has so far held up even to this day as a well-written, enjoyable RPG game. Depending on how you feel about the numerous changes that DA2 brought to the table, you likely view this game as a major positive or a huge step in the wrong direction for the company. For many people, the release of Dragon Age II was either the peak of the BioWare era, or the end of its dominance.
