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Review
Dragon Age 2, developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dragon Age: Origins. Released in 2011, it takes a departure from its predecessor in several significant ways, from its narrative structure to its gameplay mechanics.
The game follows the story of Hawke, a refugee who rises to become the Champion of Kirkwall. Unlike Dragon Age: Origins, which spans multiple regions and tells an epic tale of saving the world, Dragon Age 2 is much more focused, set almost entirely within the city of Kirkwall and its immediate surroundings. The story is told through a framed narrative, with Varric, one of Hawke’s companions, recounting the events to a Chantry Seeker. This structure allows for a more personal and character-driven narrative, although it can sometimes feel constrained compared to the sprawling epic of the first game.
One of Dragon Age 2’s greatest strengths is its characters. Hawke is a fully voiced protagonist with customizable dialogue options, allowing players to shape their personality and relationships. The companions, from the charming rogue Varric to the brooding mage Anders, are well-developed and offer rich backstories and complex moral dilemmas. The interactions and banter between companions add depth and humor to the game, making the player feel truly invested in their fates.
Dragon Age 2 features a more action-oriented combat system than its predecessor. Battles are faster-paced, with a greater emphasis on direct control and flashy abilities. While this makes the combat more dynamic and visually engaging, it has been criticized for being repetitive, especially given the reuse of environments. The game also introduces a simplified skill tree and inventory system, which streamlines the experience but may disappoint players who enjoyed the more intricate customization options in Origins.
Dragon Age 2 places a significant emphasis on player choices, which can have far-reaching consequences on the story and its characters. The game explores themes of power, prejudice, and the struggle for control, often forcing players to make morally ambiguous decisions. However, some players have felt that the choices do not have as wide-ranging an impact on the game’s world as they did in Origins.
Dragon Age 2 is a bold experiment that succeeds in some areas while falling short in others. Its focus on a single protagonist and setting allows for a more intimate and character-driven story, but it comes at the cost of the epic scope and variety that defined its predecessor. The engaging characters and moral dilemmas make it a memorable experience, despite the repetitive environments and streamlined mechanics. For fans of the series, it offers a different but still compelling journey in the Dragon Age universe.
Cheats
PC cheats
Make a shortcut to your “da2.exe” file (typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age 2\bin_ship folder) on your desktop, Start Menu, or wherever. Right click on the shortcut, choose Properties, then add the following to the end of line in the “Target” field: -enabledeveloperconsole — it should look something like this:
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age 2\bin_ship\DragonAge2.exe” -enabledeveloperconsole
You can use these cheats with the EA Game app but you will need to make a shortcut and go through the steps above.
When playing the game press the key that is above the tab key. (you may want to pause the game before starting to enter the cheats), and enter the cheats below. You will not see the cheats console on the screen but if you want to test if it is working press the letter C and if you don’t get the in-game menu pop up you are in the console.
| Cheat Codes | Result |
|---|---|
| runscript addxp | Add experience points to your character(s) for faster leveling up |
| runscript chargen mage | Changes player to a level 2 mage |
| runscript chargen rogue | Changes player to a level 2 rogue |
| runscript chargen warrior | Changes player to a level 2 warrior |
| runscript bowlingforferelden | Creates a invisible force field that knocks back anything close to you |
| runscript zz_supercrit gen00fl_(companion name in lowercase) | Gives companions 1000man/stamina, 1000 health and 50 strength and 50 dexterity |
| runscript zz_supercrit player | Gives player 1000man/stamina, 1000 health and 50 strength and 50 dexterity |
| runscript pc_immortal | God Mode |
| runscript healplayer | Heals your character(s) |
| runscript killallhostiles | kill all enemies |
| runscript zz_app_debug | Opens an interface that will let you adjust a companion’s Friendship/Rivalry level |
| runscript zz_upgrade | Opens the enchantment window |
| runscript injury remparty | Removes all injuries from party |
| runscript zz_per_debug | View and change Hawke’s personality |
| runscript addmoney xx | Where “xx” is the amount of gold you want to add to your inventory |
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RPG
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Console and PC
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