Dragon Age: Origins Behind the Scenes - Designing Combat

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Learn some of the details about the combat system in this new video!

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49 Comments

  • tall46tim

    Posted Dec 16, 2009 7:14 am PT

    can't wait to play, wife won't let me open 'till Christmas!!!

  • skatimmy737

    Posted Dec 14, 2009 9:23 pm PT

    sooooo... it's neverwinter with way too much blood?

  • runkha

    Posted Dec 14, 2009 3:51 am PT

    The combat in this game is boring as hell.

  • zeonfollower

    Posted Dec 12, 2009 11:54 pm PT

    Classic PC style RPG. I love it.

  • Cerberuz_27

    Posted Dec 11, 2009 7:34 pm PT

    Demon's Souls is way better than this game by a long shot i don't know why people think this will beat Deamon's Souls in RPG of the year. Hate me if you want but i know its true.

  • nhat0612

    Posted Dec 9, 2009 4:12 am PT

    WOnderful!

  • warlord-duck

    Posted Dec 7, 2009 2:00 pm PT

    Awsome

  • HonorOfGod

    Posted Dec 7, 2009 4:05 am PT

    GS gave PS3 and PC the best scores and 360 a bit lower.

  • BDK-Soft posted Dec 3, 2009 11:45 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    BDK-Soft

    Posted Dec 3, 2009 11:45 pm PT (hide)

    Great game, nothing special though.

  • alert0

    Posted Dec 3, 2009 7:53 am PT

    Wow.

  • mberkholz

    Posted Dec 1, 2009 12:26 am PT

    sword pr0n?

  • Cubanito1988

    Posted Nov 30, 2009 8:11 pm PT

    can't wait to own it!!!

  • monchoago posted Nov 29, 2009 6:22 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    monchoago

    Posted Nov 29, 2009 6:22 am PT (hide)

    This game was a total disappointment for me, nothing new, nothing original, nothing to be a challenge... ill rather play again Oblivion.

  • rijapi

    Posted Nov 29, 2009 1:30 am PT

    hmmm game is cool but control

  • Aero12lida posted Nov 28, 2009 1:20 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Aero12lida

    Posted Nov 28, 2009 1:20 am PT (hide)

    not cool it looks gay to me

  • SHERNEE

    Posted Nov 27, 2009 10:52 pm PT

    It's a pretty good game and very addicting. Endless hours and depending on your character the story runs a different way. Yea okay the graphics may seem like they could of done a better job but it's not all that bad.. still good. Playing wise it's great. If you're an RPG fan then it's a definite suggestion to buy.

  • Amauris96 posted Nov 27, 2009 7:08 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Amauris96

    Posted Nov 27, 2009 7:08 pm PT (hide)

    Looks kinda gay to me. Horrible graphics lmfao

  • Caml10

    Posted Nov 24, 2009 7:22 am PT

    @ANTHOLOGY-X

    You should be fine, but if you want to double check, google "can you run it" and follow the link to System Requirements Lab.

  • Razgard4612

    Posted Nov 21, 2009 6:53 am PT

    shoot it looks pretty sweet. How are the special moves and skills?

  • aurius51

    Posted Nov 21, 2009 5:33 am PT

    i need it

  • alhussainnaseer

    Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:21 am PT

    nice!

  • Icky27

    Posted Nov 16, 2009 1:18 pm PT

    I'm 32 hours in at 15% complete. The game is epic in every meaning of the word. But it's not for everyone, meaning it is not a hack and slash at all.

  • ANTHOLOGY-X

    Posted Nov 16, 2009 9:41 am PT

    can anyone say if my com can run dragon age here is my pc spec's Intel Core 2 Duo processor P7450 (2.13Ghz, 1066Mhz, 3MB Cache) Genuine Windows (R) 7 Home Premium
    4GB Memory 320GB Hard drive Nvidia 512mb graphics

  • Wolfman104

    Posted Nov 15, 2009 8:21 am PT

    The combat is a step up from previous Bioware games yet still retains that old school feel, it does get much better after around 10 hours or so, its quite a slow burner. On a different note the PC version outshines its console brothers, not just in the graphic department but that of the control scheme, so if you have a choice on which platform you should buy it on its PC all the way.

  • woonsa

    Posted Nov 14, 2009 11:18 pm PT

    It looks so great, is the combat that bad?

  • Spaceweed10

    Posted Nov 14, 2009 11:38 am PT

    @ Mike Laidlaw - you delivered a sensational game.

    'Sword Porn'....rocks.

  • LungDrago

    Posted Nov 14, 2009 9:27 am PT

    I actually think the combat in DAO is the best in bioware's "third person" RPGs line. Characters dont stare 3 minutes at themselves between the attacks; they attack fluently, nicely; warriors finally have some active skills (not come close, click attack and watch) and the fatalities that occur from time to time - lovely.
    And the game IS mature. If you dont think that blood is mature, then there must be something wrong with you. Not to mention the plot; a vast majority of the decisions in DAO arent the good guy/bad guy thing you see in other biowares rpgs. Its actually closer to the witcher - you try to choose the lesser evil in severeal cases. And more importantly, there is the approval of your party you track; something the witcher didnt offer.
    I would like to hear, grakinfrak, what do you think is a mature setting? Saving a princess from atop a tower, having to fight a dragon? You complain about lots of blood; but honestly, when you slice through a group of thugs, there are lots of blood. In fact, the blood made me believe the world even more. It is reallistic.

  • Claidheamb_mor posted Nov 14, 2009 3:06 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Claidheamb_mor

    Posted Nov 14, 2009 3:06 am PT (hide)

    This guy certainly talks the talk. I've only played Dragon Age: Origins for about half an hour, but I have to say, the combat felt horrible. I still want this game, but I'm hoping swordplay becomes more instinctive at later points.

  • grakinfrak posted Nov 13, 2009 7:43 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    grakinfrak

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 7:43 pm PT (hide)

    What a disappointment. It took me a long time to wise up, but the reputation Bioware earned for great storylines with KOTOR was very clearly undeserved; it's been obvious for some time now that the game was a fluke, and whoever wrote it must have quit afterwards. Everything they've made since has been overrated, unsatisfying crap, and they're continuing the trend here--though the gaming press is continuing to pretend the emperor has clothes on. I can't believe Bioware thought they were making an adult game when they made this thing. There is so much spattering blood and over the top violence and posturing that only a kid, or a nerdy guy in arrested development, like the Bioware people clearly are, could enjoy this. It honestly looks like a parody, there is so much gore. Even the logo is a bunch of blood... WTF? Damn, what a disappointment. And it looks like Mass Effect 2 is going to be the same, "dark" and hence supposedly mature, but actually B-movie style, garbage. I'm sure that won't stop it from getting a 9.5 either, though. ARgh! Well, good for the kiddies who just like blowing things up, I suppose.

  • TechnologoDoom

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 10:40 am PT

    I'm on my 2nd playthrough right now. 1st time playthough was just stellar. DPS Mage turned Arcane Warrior was a major killer in fights. This time through playing a chaotic rogue - and the combat tactics are totally different for my new character and companions. I don't know that I've ever finished a 80 hour game and rushed for my 2nd playthough - not even with Oblivion or Fallout 3. I'm very very impressed. Can't wait for more DA content! - but please release on disk for those of us who aren't xbox live friendly!

  • Gorbash722

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 9:17 am PT

    The game is epic and awesome. I'm 50 hours in and it says 30% completion! Loving every minute of it.
    Great interview, they're all really passionate about their game.
    And yeah, the finishing moves are all really badass. I didn't realize they differed depending on weapon type. For instance, my dual wielding rogue leapt onto a dragon's head and stabbed it repeatedly until it crashed to the ground.

  • Elidan1012

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 7:18 am PT

    @catamanranman333

    If your done after 12 hours of gaming I would claim you haven't really played the game. You must have rushed through it, doing next to no side questing, exploring or character interaction. After 12 hours I was in Redcliff and I hadn't even visited the dwarfs, mages or elves yet.

  • blitz97

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 7:13 am PT

    wort wort wort!

  • Temtamperu

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 2:32 am PT

    I wish i had the PC version.

  • catamaranman333 posted Nov 12, 2009 11:38 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    catamaranman333

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 11:38 pm PT (hide)

    Are you guys playing the same game I am? Ive played alot of RPGs in my time and this one is a step backwards for Bioware as far as how the combat is controlled (or somewhat controlled!) Also the plot is linear with the writers finding the quickest way to bring the six starting stories together. I rushed out and bought this game and expected something ground-breaking true the graphics are pretty enough but as for the claims of 80 hours of immersive gameplay? Im done with my copy after about 12 hours, dont waste the money if you expected what they promise.....Ill mail you my copy! :-(

  • quintonxthai

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 8:41 pm PT

    Looks amazing, can't wait to start playin

  • Darksigil

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 10:37 am PT

    aaaaaw I cant wait..... Thursday now and I'm not getting it until monday O.o

  • livevil01

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 9:38 am PT

    nice game

  • Troika101

    Posted Nov 12, 2009 8:39 am PT

    can't wait to get it! looks awesome

  • koosoo posted Nov 11, 2009 7:20 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    koosoo

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 7:20 pm PT (hide)

    lol sword porn? fail xD

  • nuwaynuway

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 1:21 pm PT

    a must have, simply the best RPG game

  • AciDiCa-

    Posted Nov 11, 2009 11:18 am PT

    A game everyone should play. It's a truly amazing experience.

  • bujoreanfilo_SV

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 11:37 pm PT

    guys just please put a video online with that bridge from that temple because i can't get pass that bridge(the quet is the sacred urn)i have to go on the top of the mount to kill the dragon.o by the way this game is super coooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • kingdevil2

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 9:43 pm PT

    blood, Killing and sword porn! This will be in my collection soon. Kick ass game

  • Tysonweir

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 4:32 pm PT

    There is so much in this game its crazy ive been playing it and i usally get through games quick but this one its taken me a while.

  • Sir_Hobo

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 4:05 pm PT

    I might get it after seeing this.

  • Hobbitslayer18

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 3:20 pm PT

    I'm so happy that I pre-ordered the exclusive PS3 collector's edition at game.co.uk

  • ironcreed

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 2:23 pm PT

    Quite simply, one of the best games I have ever played.

  • Viktormon

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 2:06 pm PT

    It's an awesome game, that's all I have to say.

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