The better Bioware RPG?

[omicron1]

Jade Empire.

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Oh, wait. Out of those two? If you were around and playing in the Baldur's Gate era, go for Dragon Age. Otherwise, go for Mass Effect.

 

[GiantRaven]

Both games are good. Both games have their negative points.

I guess I would say Dragon Age simply because you can get it cheaper right now and then get Mass Effect 2 in the future as both are worth playing.

 

[Googenstien]

Dragon Age is highly overated..

Mass Effect 2 on the other hand is much better than I thought and warrants the praise and high ratings it gets.

 

[expwnit]

Dragon Age is a traditional RPG through and through. Swords, magic, dragons, etc. It has a lot to offer, but it may take a little while to get hooked. Took me a few hours anyway.

Mass Effect 2 is more of an action RPG, which is a lot more popular. You really don't need to play the first Mass Effect to enjoy ME2, it's just a nice bonus. And it's still being supported (there will be DLC in the future).

If it makes any difference, ME2 is significantly shorter than DA. For instance DA:O should give you 40-60 hours if you complete all of the side quests, and ME2 maybe you can get 30 hours out of.

 

[Mr. Doe]

It depends on what you're looking for, if you want a great fantasy game with alot of content and options for making a unique character go Dragon Age. Both games are well written, fun and relatively easy to get into but Dragon Age simply has more content (not counting DLC)

 

[Exort]

Depend on do you like the traditional RPG element (character progession)?
If yes Dragon ago.

Mass Effect 2 isn't a traditional RPG anymore.

Yes, I used the term "traditional" RPG just to avoid those fan boy jump to defend that ME2 is still a RPG...

Also if you hate bug go with Mass Effect 2, Dragon ago is fulled of them.

EDIT: If you go with Dragon Ago, get the PC version. There are mods that can fix many bugs which bioware didn't patch (quite a lot). Also PC version allow isomatic view which is a lot better than 1st Person view for this game.

 

[IronMaidenLeigh]

Personally, I liked Mass Effect 2 better, but they're both great games. However, since you haven't played Mass Effect yet, I'd recommend getting Origins. You can play Mass Effect 2 without having played the first one, but it'll spoil it. Also, Origins is a more traditional RPG. So my recommendation is get Origins first, then Mass Effect 1 & 2 later.

 

[Trolldor]

I plan on going to gamestop later to get either Dragon Age origins or Mass Effect 2 (both for ps3) and wanted to know which is better? iv heard alot of complaints about ME2 being heavily streamlined/dumbed-down but is that really an issue?
*Note:I have never played a dragon age or Mass effect game before, but i do know the basic mechanics.

If you like slower, tactics-based RPGs then go Dragon Age. If you've played Baldur's Gate I or II then it plays like those.

If you want an action-rpg that relies less on tactics, more on reaction time then get ME:2

 

[Riptide1]

Both are great games but i have to say Mass Effect 2. My reason being that you plan to play on ps3... to put it a good way i did truly enjoy the depth of Dragon Age and compared to Mass Effect, i say Dragon Age is the better rpg (not better game, i can't decide over all), but a true rpg like Dragon Age is made for computer not console, the limitations of console took a lot away form the experience, Mass Effect was made for console so there is nothing holding it back on the ps3.

 

[kingcom]

Too bad Baldurs Gate doesnt come on PS3. On PC DA:O was far more enjoyable but i've heard very little positive about it on console (i run out of keys for the abilities on a keyboard and am terrified how frustrating it could be with a controller).

Mass Effect 2 has an absolutely stupid plot but its irrelevent considering how absolutley fantastic the side characters are, they manage to actually cover up the bad plot. Though its a boring shooter combat with near to zero customization but you do actually get to make some choices. Mass Effect 2 really isnt much of an RPG but still a good game to be honest.

 

[Weaver]

I would rather be punched in the stomach than play Dragon Age on a console.
Get ME2.

 

[kingcom]

If you like slower, tactics-based RPGs then go Dragon Age. If you've played Baldur's Gate I or II then it plays like those.

I would just like to point out, no it doesnt play like BG at all. The only similiarity is being able to pause.

 

[Trolldor]

Actually, it plays a shitload like those game.

 

[veloper]

On the PS3? Neither, seriously.

DA only plays properly on the PC.

ME2 without playing ME1 first is a poor choice.
If you're going to try the storyfag experience, atleast start at the beginning. When you miss out on the story, what's left is a half decent Third person shooter.

Play something else instead. There has to be something worthwhile on the PS3.

 

[Skoldpadda]

On PC, this would be a tough call. Dragon Age is the better RPG, but Mass Effect 2 is the better game.

But ah, you're playing on console. Mass Effect 2 all the way. DA's combat on console is a hideous clusterfuck.

 

[gl1koz3]

Expect an interactive Gears of Effect in ME2. If you dislike spending 30 hours of sticky walls, looking for clips and pointless plot - steer clear of it.

 

[Weaver]

While we're kind of on the topic of bioware, does anyone else feel that the addition of fuel in ME2 was a 100% bad idea? It's like "Go, explore the galaxy! BUT NOT TOO MUCH"

 

[gl1koz3]

While we're kind of on the topic of bioware, does anyone else feel that the addition of fuel in ME2 was a 100% bad idea? It's like "Go, explore the galaxy! BUT NOT TOO MUCH"

It was supposed to be an interactive map. And now Shepard is standing on that pedestal and playing a silly game. They must've been drunk when doing some decisions there...

 

[Jacob Reynoso]

I loved both games, but I played 'em both on the PC.

ME2 is great (visuals and atmosphere, the characters, too. The story/plot could've been better, IMHO), and there aren't really any mods (so I guess you won't miss out much from the PC version). So if you're going to play one on the PS3, then get this one. (I'd still recommend playing ME1, tho'. I saw the YT vid for the comic thingy for the PS3 that covers the events for ME1 and, IMHO, it wasn't really good)

Dragon Age: Origins has awesome characters/dialogue (Morrigan FTW!), but I wouldn't recommend playing it on anything but a PC because of the mods and some community fixes.

While we're kind of on the topic of bioware, does anyone else feel that the addition of fuel in ME2 was a 100% bad idea? It's like "Go, explore the galaxy! BUT NOT TOO MUCH"

I didn't mind that one.

The heat clip thing, on the other hand, was rather annoying. I still prefer the ME1 heat dissipation mechanic over ME2's limited heat clip mechanic. A hybrid system would've probably been better: once you're out of heat clips, it switches to the ME1 heat dissipation thingy until you can get more heat clips.

 

[Rzepik]

Actually, it plays a shitload like those game.

I have to disagree. Active pause is the only similarity.
In DA:O there's a lot potion/spell/ability spamming, mana system (rather bad BTW), no death, less flexibility - you can't solo the game unless you play as a mage.