Dragon Age 2

Dragon Age 2 tells the story of Hawk, a refugee who goes from pauper to powerful man in ten years. The action takes place in one city, and this distinguishes the game from the usual travels across the continent. The companions are not a background here: each has their own character, views and attitude towards the actions of the hero. The forks are noticeable over a long distance, and not immediately, and this makes the story cohesive. Battles take place in real time with the ability to pause, and tactics are based on a combination of squad skills. It’s worth mentioning separately about the structure: the action is spread out over years, so the consequences of decisions are not immediately visible. In addition to the plot, there are tasks for companions, each with their own history and character. Fights take place in real time, and a pause helps to manage the squad. Players' opinions about the game differ, but the story about the city and people turned out to be integral. The design looked neat for its time, and the dialogue often defines the attitude towards what is happening more than the battles themselves. Part of the story is told over the course of years, so decisions made at the beginning are revoked in the third act. Battles require switching between heroes, and the outcome of difficult battles depends on this. Companions are revealed through quests, so their stories are worth playing through rather than skipping. The consequences of decisions are not immediately visible, but after many hours, and this is the power of the story. Reviews about the game are different, but the story about the city turned out to be solid. For those who love stories about the city and people, it is interesting.