Comments on: Dragon Age: Origins (PlayStation 3) – First Impression Review http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/ Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Comic Books, Horror Book, Television, Movie Reviews, Author Interviews Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:31:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: B.T. Robertson http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6975 B.T. Robertson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:48 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6975 Spacekase, yeah, the PS3 has been a tough nut to crack from a development standpoint, but there's no doubt that there are some great games on the PS3 as well as the 360. Gamers should be united, not divided. :) I finally beat the game after 45 hours of play time, then went and did the origin stories for the remaining PS3 trophies. I have to tell you that each of the origin stories is highly recommended. I'm not a dwarf guy, as in I've never been interested in the underground societies as much as I am elves and other traditional fantasy races. However, the Dwarf Noble origin in DA:O is freakin' awesome, just awesome. I won't spoil it for you, but after your main play-through, it's amazing just how much game is left. I assure you that my final review of this game will be higher than the average in this first impressions review. That's why I do first impressions, which was a great suggestion by BSC when I first came on as the game reviewer. I can't give it a 12 out of 10, but I understand your point. :) Happy gaming! Spacekase, yeah, the PS3 has been a tough nut to crack from a development standpoint, but there’s no doubt that there are some great games on the PS3 as well as the 360. Gamers should be united, not divided. :)

I finally beat the game after 45 hours of play time, then went and did the origin stories for the remaining PS3 trophies. I have to tell you that each of the origin stories is highly recommended. I’m not a dwarf guy, as in I’ve never been interested in the underground societies as much as I am elves and other traditional fantasy races. However, the Dwarf Noble origin in DA:O is freakin’ awesome, just awesome. I won’t spoil it for you, but after your main play-through, it’s amazing just how much game is left.

I assure you that my final review of this game will be higher than the average in this first impressions review. That’s why I do first impressions, which was a great suggestion by BSC when I first came on as the game reviewer. I can’t give it a 12 out of 10, but I understand your point. :) Happy gaming!

]]> By: Spacekase http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6929 Spacekase Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:28:43 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6929 I'm playing on the 360 and have no problems with frame rates. When I cast fireball, I occasionally get a pause, if I am in the area of the attack and get blown backwards, no other complaints with graphics, but I usually game on the 360, so wasn't expecting anything else. In the Bethesda games the graphics are always better on the PC and I expect the same is true here. I just don't have any complaints about the graphics. They are good, not up to the standards of say hi-res Elder Scrolls on the PC, but I tend to rate RPGs on playability, equipping, leveling and mainly story. B.T., I have been doing tons of side quest and quest for party members. The more approval party members have of you, the more skills they a quire. This game is so awesome! The story of this game is so, I can't even explain it. This game gets a 12 on a scale of 10. If you are an RPG fan sell one of your children and get this game. Disclaimer: I'm joking, don't sell any of your kids. Please, love them and treat them well. My wife reads these I’m playing on the 360 and have no problems with frame rates. When I cast fireball, I occasionally get a pause, if I am in the area of the attack and get blown backwards, no other complaints with graphics, but I usually game on the 360, so wasn’t expecting anything else.

In the Bethesda games the graphics are always better on the PC and I expect the same is true here. I just don’t have any complaints about the graphics. They are good, not up to the standards of say hi-res Elder Scrolls on the PC, but I tend to rate RPGs on playability, equipping, leveling and mainly story.

B.T., I have been doing tons of side quest and quest for party members. The more approval party members have of you, the more skills they a quire. This game is so awesome!

The story of this game is so, I can’t even explain it.

This game gets a 12 on a scale of 10.

If you are an RPG fan sell one of your children and get this game.

Disclaimer:

I’m joking, don’t sell any of your kids. Please, love them and treat them well. My wife reads these

]]> By: Anon http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6924 Anon Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:55 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6924 B.T. is a sexy bastard! B.T. is a sexy bastard!

]]> By: B.T. Robertson http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6922 B.T. Robertson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6922 Dest, it's the same game, and this issue has been well-reported. I'm 50 hours in and some battles slow down so badly on the PS3 that the framerate is probably in single-digits. I could shoot some video for you, if you like, but there's lots of info out there citing this very same issue on the PS3 version (I stress PS3 because it's not as bad on the 360 and PC, based on numerous reports). The game runs in 720p, which is HD, but that doesn't mean "hi-res". The textures are low-res...compare it to Uncharted 2 or even Killzone 2 on the PS3 and you'll see a 180-degree difference. And I never said the game was bad or that I didn't like it, FYI. I LOVE the game, despite its shortcomings and bugs. It's not perfect, sorry to disappoint ya. Cheers! Dest, it’s the same game, and this issue has been well-reported. I’m 50 hours in and some battles slow down so badly on the PS3 that the framerate is probably in single-digits. I could shoot some video for you, if you like, but there’s lots of info out there citing this very same issue on the PS3 version (I stress PS3 because it’s not as bad on the 360 and PC, based on numerous reports). The game runs in 720p, which is HD, but that doesn’t mean “hi-res”. The textures are low-res…compare it to Uncharted 2 or even Killzone 2 on the PS3 and you’ll see a 180-degree difference.

And I never said the game was bad or that I didn’t like it, FYI. I LOVE the game, despite its shortcomings and bugs. It’s not perfect, sorry to disappoint ya. Cheers!

]]> By: Dest http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6921 Dest Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:41 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6921 "PS3 version only; muddy, low-res textures; draw-in and pop-in" ? "horrendous frame rate issues, especially in combat" ? I have no idea what game you are playing but it is obviously not the same one I am. I have come to the conclusion based on my own observations that hardcore gamers are complete idiots who can do nothing on their own but offer up bogus opinions in leet speak. Lets call it "newspeak" and if you don't know what I am referring to then maybe you should do some some research and possibly learn something for a change. I can only say that with the PS3 version I have no issue what so ever with frame rate, no issue with lag, the graphics are beautiful high resolution and game play is smooth and and looks absolutely fine. But if you don't like it then please, by all means do us all a favor and stay off line. “PS3 version only; muddy, low-res textures; draw-in and pop-in” ?

“horrendous frame rate issues, especially in combat” ?

I have no idea what game you are playing but it is obviously not the same one I am.

I have come to the conclusion based on my own observations that hardcore gamers are complete idiots who can do nothing on their own but offer up bogus opinions in leet speak.
Lets call it “newspeak” and if you don’t know what I am referring to then maybe you should do some some research and possibly learn something for a change.

I can only say that with the PS3 version I have no issue what so ever with frame rate, no issue with lag, the graphics are beautiful high resolution and game play is smooth and and looks absolutely fine.

But if you don’t like it then please, by all means do us all a favor and stay off line.

]]> By: B.T. Robertson http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6920 B.T. Robertson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:52:10 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6920 I just hit the 50+ hour mark, too, Spacekase, but I'm battling the Archdemon! I still have no idea how much more I've got to go, as the game just keeps feeding and feeding - more like shoveling - awesomeness down your throat. All that time, and I've only nabbed 38% of the PS3 Trophies! Now, for me, a game like this that retails for the same price as other games offering a mere fraction of gameplay experience is far more valuable. But that's me, I love RPGs, and great ones like this are few and far between. BioWare did a great job, that's for sure. Oh, and the game is hitting emotional nerves in me that only the greatest of games can do. Decisions I'm making are having drastic consequences. The final review of this game is definitely going to have a higher overall score than this first impressions one does (my first impression review overall is just an average of the other scores, but the final review will have a NON-average score because of my "opinion factor". ;) I just hit the 50+ hour mark, too, Spacekase, but I’m battling the Archdemon! I still have no idea how much more I’ve got to go, as the game just keeps feeding and feeding – more like shoveling – awesomeness down your throat. All that time, and I’ve only nabbed 38% of the PS3 Trophies! Now, for me, a game like this that retails for the same price as other games offering a mere fraction of gameplay experience is far more valuable. But that’s me, I love RPGs, and great ones like this are few and far between. BioWare did a great job, that’s for sure.

Oh, and the game is hitting emotional nerves in me that only the greatest of games can do. Decisions I’m making are having drastic consequences. The final review of this game is definitely going to have a higher overall score than this first impressions one does (my first impression review overall is just an average of the other scores, but the final review will have a NON-average score because of my “opinion factor”. ;)

]]> By: Spacekase http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6919 Spacekase Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6919 I am 50+ hours into this game and not near the end yet. I've been playing RPGs since the DOS days, for the young ones in the crowd DOS predates Windows. This is the best RPG I've ever played. You can tell that the designers loved their subject. I am 50+ hours into this game and not near the end yet. I’ve been playing RPGs since the DOS days, for the young ones in the crowd DOS predates Windows. This is the best RPG I’ve ever played. You can tell that the designers loved their subject.

]]> By: Adaven http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6915 Adaven Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:18:46 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6915 One of the best games I have played in 15 years. The last time I was so hooked on a game was Baldurs Gate. This is so much more amazing.... Baldurs on Speed (and Acid!) A must play game. If you are unsure of what platform, the PC experience is second to none, if your rig can handle it... :) One of the best games I have played in 15 years. The last time I was so hooked on a game was Baldurs Gate. This is so much more amazing…. Baldurs on Speed (and Acid!) A must play game. If you are unsure of what platform, the PC experience is second to none, if your rig can handle it… :)

]]> By: Damon Cap http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6897 Damon Cap Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:11 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6897 I have heard though that the PC version looks a lot better. A game I will get for sure, but for what (PS3 or PC) I am still not sure. I have heard though that the PC version looks a lot better. A game I will get for sure, but for what (PS3 or PC) I am still not sure.

]]> By: dave http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6890 dave Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:21 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6890 yeh..id rather use a console controller anyday. far more comfortable, easier and more intuitive to use. to me using a keyboard reminds me of back when i had a spectrum 128k lol... really looking forward to playing this game. yeh..id rather use a console controller anyday. far more comfortable, easier and more intuitive to use. to me using a keyboard reminds me of back when i had a spectrum 128k lol… really looking forward to playing this game.

]]> By: Alienange http://www.boomtron.com/2009/11/dragon-age-origins-playstation-3-first-impression-review/#comment-6888 Alienange Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:37:20 +0000 http://www.bscreview.com/?p=40947#comment-6888 I'm glad you call out the PC weirdos who think using a mouse and keyboard to move characters around in an isometric fashion is still modern gameplay. I’m glad you call out the PC weirdos who think using a mouse and keyboard to move characters around in an isometric fashion is still modern gameplay.

]]>