@@Lowco5 if that’s how you feel, maybe you should jump back into the saddle and slaughter some Darkspawn with us! What do you remember the most about the last time you played?
@@ratedjentertainment I'd have to say exploring the dwarven tunnels with Oghren and Morrigan bantering at each other. Will definitely be sticking around your channel.
@@Lowco5 if you are here specifically for Dragon Age content, I’d hate to disappoint. I don’t know when I will next make Dragon Age videos. But there is a bit of other content in this channel you may enjoy. As well as a Discord in the description. Feel free to pop in and join us.
best written comment of all time. In defense of Dragon Age 2, that game only had a little over a year of dev time, I would blame EA for that, not BioWare.
I love Origins! A lot of friends I speak to today dismiss Origins as 'clunky' or too 'dark' or even 'bad' without understanding that it's not a game made in the same way or for the same audience that Inquisition was. It was for fans of CRPGs and mid-2000s Bioware games, and an excellent game at that, probably the game in the series with the most consistent vision and best execution. One of my all-time favourites, despite a few gripes. Glad to see it's still getting some love!
@@blitzmunk2.021 I am glad we have that in common! I would say compared to modern games, sure, your friends are right. It is clunky, but man, that game just has something about it that draws me in, even all these years later. While I am not the biggest fan of CRPGs, this is one I have played over and over and intend to play over and over again. Hell, as long as I have a voice, I will ALWAYS use it to praise this wonderful game.
I just wish we would get some comparably good RPGs that *_aren't_* set in such dark worlds. I love the complexity, the choices, the consequences of the choices - but the overall setting, the mood, ... have been *_so_* dark in all the good RPGs in the last years (well, last 1-2 decades) that it's simply too depressing for me to enjoy. Which is why I don't buy them, I don't even watch anyone else play them. It's been a trend not only in gaming, but also in movies and series - I can't *_stand_* the Battlestar Galactica reboot for example. The original was all about the hope and positivity in a dire situation - the reboot for me is pretty much "even the little bits that seem good are actually terrible in some way, every reason for hope gets crushed every single time, but everyone just keeps going because of exactly one reason - there wouldn't be a series to make money off otherwise".
"without understanding that it's not a game made in the same way or for the same audience that Inquisition was." Yes, agree with that....and Origins is in almost all ways a way better game than Inquisition.
@@Wolf-ln1ml nothing wrong with that opinion. I understand that sometimes those environments and themes can be oppressive and a bit of a downer. I share the same desire for a complex RPG set in a world that isn't as dark, but certainly a more colorful or vibrant world, like Kingdoms of Amalur. You should be on the lookout for Avowed, that one might be worth your time when it releases.
@@shyviking could not agree more, I am an Inquisition defender (despite its flaws) and I will always happily admit that Origins is a better game in every regard than any other Dragon Age game, I have a feeling it will also be better than The Veilguard in every respect.
I have heard this opinion echoed in other comment sections, truthfully, aside from DAO, I don't particularly like CRPGs. That said, what do you like about Pathfinder? Maybe I can be convinced to check it out.
@@rilarr wow! I would never have guessed that. That dude has certainly been around for a while. He also played Al’Mualim in the original Assassin’s Creed. Man has a stories career for sure.
This is a really well made and comprehensive video. Well done! I have the same love for this game and the DA series in general. It's probably my favourite game of all time. I actually love all 3 DA games, but Origins is definitely my favourite. Very excited for Veilguard. One thing thats remained well done with DA is the lore imo, and im really excited to see where they take it with this game.
@@connorsimpson9423 thank you for your compliment! Truly! I had a lot of hurdles to overcome fighting the bad PC version of this game. Having Dragon Age: Origins as your favorite game of all time is such a flex, you should be proud of yourself. I can’t claim to be terribly excited for Veilguard, but I also am at the same time. It’s weird. I want more Dragon Age, but I want more Dragon Age like Origins and less like Inquisition, despite my love for Inquisition.
Origins really blew me away when I played it. I saw one of the cinematic trailers and I was intrigued, but I wasn’t really familiar with BioWare at that time in my youth. I fell hard into Origins. The characters, setting, lore and story just gripped me and didn’t let go. Such an amazing game.
@@CMast3r it was the same for me, minus the trailers. I just saw some screenshots on the Xbox Store Page. But that first day, I was already enamored with the story and from that day on, I was a Dragon Age fanboy. A love which has carried well into this day.
My introduction into DA was DA2. But whenever I got Origins I raked in over 500+ hours on it as a youngin. Easily the best game in the series in my opinion. From the world building, soundtrack, characters, etc. straight 🔥🔥🔥
@ratedjentertainment I try to play a ruthless/pragmatic elf almost every playthrough. I like most of the quest but I can tell you my least favorite: The Fade mission when you go back to the circle.
@@tahjshaunbrooks6722 yeah, the fade has always been an issue for me. But I think I have the optimal way through the fade committed to memory at this point. I can usually get through it pretty easily.
I love watching videos like this 😊 Seeing people gush over one of my favorite games of all time really brings a tear to my eye when I think about our shared love of one of the best RPGs to come out of BioWare. It makes me wanna go back and recapture the magic all over again
@@jackinthebox1993 thank you! I am truly grateful we can share the love the Dragon Age: Origins! What kind of character do you generally play? Also, if you return to Thedas you should jump in our Discord and keep us up to date on all of your adventures!
@@GabeTheSteelFish your friendship is one of the great joys of my existence my friend and I am grateful for all the many years of memories we created via our mutual love of Dragon Age!
Always good to see appreciation for Dragon Age Origins after all these years. Also glad to see a Casteless Warden, the most underrated origin story but it's my canon choice.
@@Meglomaniaforever I am quite boring as far as fantasy RPG players go. I am almost always a human warrior, the most boring. The most bland, but it is what I like. That said, in Origins, I have always loved the Casteless Dwarf. Truly staring from the bottom and becoming a legend. It’s the most disadvantaged start compared to all the rest.
@@ratedjentertainment Exactly, a good zero to Paragon story with a chance to permanently improve the Dwarven situation. If you make the right choices and survive of course. To be fair I do like all of the origins, including the classic Human Noble if only because I can get the throne...
The game laid so much groundwork from which the series could grow. As a mainstream game, I was surprised to see a fairly robust 'ai editor' for each companion
@@Primax07 it blows my mind, from the stand point of a purely lore nerd, how much this game had figured out so early in its life that went on to be pivotal themes in other games.
Cool video man! DA Origins doesn't get enough love these days. It is truly a gem. Sad that it's basically broken on PC now without modding or extensive tweaking.
@@hugofourie1193 somehow I always see this game sweaty under the rug when people mention great RPGs and I consider this game S Tier. Do you know a place to get mods to make it work better? I was truly bummed out at the piss poor quality of this game’s PC version.
@@ratedjentertainment I used the video below to fix mine. I also don't really mod my games and this helped that it doesn't crash anymore. Sad thing is you basically have to play on low graphics. ruclips.net/video/U1eJpy46SYQ/видео.html
Really? I'm playing this game on modern hardware and plays exactly as it did when I was a teenage. One of the issues I had was a memory leak that makes the game struggle the longer you play. You can mitigate the issue by extending the memory address of the game executable using a patcher(tho is still limited as a 32bit application).
@@ever611 I wish I knew what any of that meant. But I do genuinely hope that someone who does know what that means does that and it helps them! Thank you for taking the time to share!
I was a very late comer to Origins. Buying it from GOG a few(?) years ago. I still play it to this day. (Making new characters & taking different paths in different origins can be very fun. Or even just trying different "builds".) I never played two or Inquisition. Maybe I will one day, but for now I am content with just Origins.
Thank you! I am glad you liked it! I can't speak to any success of Origins due to BG3. But I haven't played BG3 and nor do I ever intend to play it, so I can't say. But I will confirm that I went back to it as a result of the awful Veilguard reveal. That game looked genuinely uninspired.
@@ratedjentertainment BG3 is in the same genre as Origins. In fact BioWare originally developed BG1 and 2 and called Origins the spiritual successor. BG3 sweeping Game of the Year has gotten a lot of people interested in this genre of games. I guess that is one instance where swooping is not bad.
@@Dragon_Lair I have seen BG3 hyped up to levels not seen in ages. I never played it so I can't say if it's that good or not. But since you seem to like it, I wish you many great adventures in BG3 and I hope you continue to enjoy the game and it continues to get better. Origins being a spiritual successor to BG1 and 2 I already knew, which is one thing that made me want to play them, but truthfully, outside of I guess Origins, I am not really into CRPGs.
I can understand that, I think on an individual level they probably wouldn't hit for me either, but when the narratives interconnect it makes it a much more enjoyable experience (at least for me).
@@patinho5589 " Dragon Age has always been about belonging - about realizing that family is more than blood and about celebrating our diversity and differences. It will remain so. " This quote does it for me.
this is one of my favorite games too! i loved it so much I also introduced a friend of mine to it. Thinking how she loved videogames and fantasy with dragons as such. She hated it..... I never introduced her to anything else, luckily your experience was different then mine.
Great Video! It's so good to when we talk about the games we love from our personal experience, context and influences and not just "graphics bad: 3 out of 5!"
@@kerlivs.makeup2503 it really is a great experience to go and do a whole series playthrough! How have you been enjoying it? What kind of characters have you played?
@@ratedjentertainment origins I've played human mage, 2 rogue (they're cousins then 😁) and inquisition elf warrior cause i wanna romance solas and see how this plays out in veilguard! it's also giving me a break from baldurs gate 🙈
@@kerlivs.makeup2503 Warden Amell and Hawke being cousins is a lore tidbit I don’t hear people mention very often and I am so glad you brought it up! Thank you for that! I am actually planning on making a Dalish Elf Inquisitor and have her do a Solas romance as well. I think that’ll be a real gut punch come Tresspasser and I would enjoy seeing how that plays out in Veilguard as well! Glad to see you and I are on the same page! If you have discord, check the link in this video! You should come by and keep us up to date on all of your adventures!
Dragon Age Origins has tons of interesting quest and adventure mods that can offer a lot more replayability to the game. Check them out if you’re interested in a new campaign.
I played Origins for the first time in the summer of 2016, so that would make it exactly 8 years ago. I considered it to be my favorite RPG back then. I thought the sequels were letdowns, I liked them less and less with each new one. I liked Origins well enough to do like 3 or 4 playthroughs, I only liked DA2 well enough to do just one playthrough, I didn't even finish Inquisition, and Veilguard, by the looks of it, I ain't even gonna pirate it.
@@radicalcentrist4990 I found plenty to love in DA2 and Inquisition but that’s just me personally. I’d be lying if I said was excited for Veilguard. But I will likely be playing it regardless.
Origins was a big, evolutionary step from the original Baldur's Gate, which matured after Neverwinter Nights. The storytelling, cutscenes, banter, attention to detail, incredible music, and your decisions mattered in a much more technical, personal way. Origins' Eclipse engine was a joy to mod using the official toolkit. It added to the replay ability and I wish EA would re-release the game under an upgraded version of the Eclipse Engine and provide a new toolkit. The Lycium engine is technically the last version of the engine, but it is a downgrade in most everything except graphics and it didn't come with a toolkit.
I am glad you had fond memories of using this kit to mod! That is a side of the game I never really considered as I am not in the modding scene nor do I really use mods for anything. Thank you for sharing! This was a refreshing take!
You are a person of supreme taste then! I am glad some new Dragon Age: Origins content could surprise you! What are you playing in Origins? Give me the details on your Warden and spare no elements of their character!
@@ratedjentertainment so far I’m playing a alienage elf rouge archer/ dagger dual wield I’m only as far as the mage tower and orzammar so far and trying to make all good choices Once I’m done with origins I plan on playing through da2 and inquisition ready for the new one coming out
@@jordanmole7704 City Elf is a good time, truthfully, I played a female City Elf that was one of my favorite characters I ever played. Her name was Thera Tabris, she was a warrior, and while she was generally good, she did sometimes enact a little vengeance on some humans for the treatment of the Elves. I wish you good fortune in your battles against the Darkspawn, Warden. If you want to keep myself and other nerds up to date, we do have a Discord linked in the description of the video. Feel free to join.
@@cruzerzeitgeist9137 I get a lot of flack for this, but I actually found a lot to love in DA2 and Inquisition. Sadly those games don’t rival the quality of Origins though.
If you want to get a more WORKING version of Origins on PC I highly suggest buying it off of GOG and not Steam. I made the mistake of getting it on Steam first; couldn't get the DLC to work without annoying go-arounds and it kept crashing, then I saw someone say to try getting it on GOG and after that I played through it (along with the DLC) without issues.
I hear people say a lot of about GOG games. Does GOG do something different? Are they allowed to patch games? I am genuinely curious. I got Origins on Steam as well as EA and both are not great versions.
@@ratedjentertainment I don't have the details as to how, but as far as I know GOG specifically tries to ensure that older games work on newer hardware. It seems to be one of their main platform pitches. Origins is also CURRENTLY on sale there as well (though they don't have 2 or Inquisition).
@@ratedjentertainment No problem! I've also had a look at their About section to see what they say about it and it says they "test it thoroughly, fix all the bugs, and apply patches so it runs flawlessly on your next-gen PC", so yeah it actually seems they do indeed do patches as well as bug fixes on the games they sell.
@@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique you are entitled to your own opinion and I respect your right to have it, but I cannot condone Duncan slander in my comments, good sir.
@@sicko990 1000 Subscribers and 4000 Watch Hours or 10M views in shorts. Though since I don’t intend to do RUclips for a living, I don’t really pay attention to it.
If it isn't your thing, it isn't your thing. No shame in it, I am not on a mission of conversion. Only to share my love, if you pick up the game though and enjoy it. Let me know how it goes.
@@ratedjentertainment The combat in Kotor is not my favorite but it is still an amazing game that I love. I think most people play Dragon Age for the story. So it is not that I think you are forcing me, your passion for the game is inspiring.
I will never understand wny they didnt keep the origins part going? Like with Dragon Age 2 I get since that wasnt even meant to be a legitmate sequel and more of a side game and it was made in 15 months. Inquisition and Veilguard have no excuse though in my opinion.... such a wasted opportunity that I hope a new franchise steals. That short hour or two introduction to where your character comes from did more to ground me into the world than anything from the other two games combined.
@@popcandy44 your guess is as good as mine. I agree with you though, the Origin story did wonders to make you feel like a real character in the world. Not a chosen one, not a mythical hero that will just disappear one day mysteriously, but just another person. Albeit a person who skilled enough to join the Wardens, but that’s hardly unique. The series will always have a piece of its heart missing while playable Origins are missing in action.
@@zelha5528 every 10 seconds for me. Find a video for modding Origins then look up the Dragon Age: Origins 4gb patch. Modern PCs are too power for this game.
@@chrisbelbin7270 I can’t fault you for your opinion, and I don’t disagree. But I did find plenty of things to love and enjoy in DA2 and Inquisition. What did you love most about Origins?
@@AKABoondock19 it’s hard to argue that, but to counter it, I’d say it’s the only legitimately GREAT game in the series, whereas I would consider 2 and Inquisition to be merely good or decent games. That said, I appreciate you taking the time to comment! I am glad to know I’m not the only one who shares a deep love for Origins and respects it like it deserves.
@@ratedjentertainment I thought 2 was OK. Inquisition was just too much of a departure of the series for me, and now this next one looks to be even worse in that regard
@@AKABoondock19 I can’t fault you for your opinion, nor can I say you are wrong, but I to better increase our understanding one another’s positions, I’d like to explain a few things I like about the other games. Maybe not to change your mind, but give you a little context for me. For what it’s worth, the insanely limited development time is what really hampered that game’s potential. Even so, I think game told a good story but the overly reused assets are horrible. But I still found a lot of charm in that game. Inquisition I thought had great ideas, but poor execution, that’s all I’ll say there. I am eager to see the story with Solas wrapped up, but I am with you about Veilguard. I am not happy for that game truthfully. I actually have a long video where I do the breakdown and discuss the lore. If you have a spare 2 hours, you might enjoy my commentary on it.
@@ratedjentertainment Nothing will change my opinion. The series depth on strategic combat and party control was removed not to make the game better, but to bring in non-fans. Im not telling you you are wrong for loving the other games, or thinking they are good. I am saying that you are part of the problem when it comes to studios pulling this kind of shit. (by buying the next game) No offense as its not intentional on your part. You wanna play a game you play it. I dont blame you, but yeah, you are part of the problem for me even though its not your fault really.
What an honour, thank you ♥
And thank you for this amazing video on one of my favourite games of all times too!
@@Lilith_Xolaani you never need to thank me my friend! I am honored to even know you!
As always, I am looking forward to more of your content. 💙
I played this over 10 years ago for the last time and i still remember all of the companions and their quirks. To me, that's a sign of a good RPG
@@Lowco5 if that’s how you feel, maybe you should jump back into the saddle and slaughter some Darkspawn with us!
What do you remember the most about the last time you played?
@@ratedjentertainment I'd have to say exploring the dwarven tunnels with Oghren and Morrigan bantering at each other. Will definitely be sticking around your channel.
@@Lowco5 if you are here specifically for Dragon Age content, I’d hate to disappoint. I don’t know when I will next make Dragon Age videos. But there is a bit of other content in this channel you may enjoy. As well as a Discord in the description. Feel free to pop in and join us.
best written game of all time. I played DA2 first, then Origins.
After Origins , I was so obsessed and shocked at how limited 2 is compared to Origins
best written comment of all time.
In defense of Dragon Age 2, that game only had a little over a year of dev time, I would blame EA for that, not BioWare.
I love Origins! A lot of friends I speak to today dismiss Origins as 'clunky' or too 'dark' or even 'bad' without understanding that it's not a game made in the same way or for the same audience that Inquisition was. It was for fans of CRPGs and mid-2000s Bioware games, and an excellent game at that, probably the game in the series with the most consistent vision and best execution. One of my all-time favourites, despite a few gripes. Glad to see it's still getting some love!
@@blitzmunk2.021 I am glad we have that in common! I would say compared to modern games, sure, your friends are right. It is clunky, but man, that game just has something about it that draws me in, even all these years later.
While I am not the biggest fan of CRPGs, this is one I have played over and over and intend to play over and over again.
Hell, as long as I have a voice, I will ALWAYS use it to praise this wonderful game.
I just wish we would get some comparably good RPGs that *_aren't_* set in such dark worlds. I love the complexity, the choices, the consequences of the choices - but the overall setting, the mood, ... have been *_so_* dark in all the good RPGs in the last years (well, last 1-2 decades) that it's simply too depressing for me to enjoy. Which is why I don't buy them, I don't even watch anyone else play them.
It's been a trend not only in gaming, but also in movies and series - I can't *_stand_* the Battlestar Galactica reboot for example. The original was all about the hope and positivity in a dire situation - the reboot for me is pretty much "even the little bits that seem good are actually terrible in some way, every reason for hope gets crushed every single time, but everyone just keeps going because of exactly one reason - there wouldn't be a series to make money off otherwise".
"without understanding that it's not a game made in the same way or for the same audience that Inquisition was."
Yes, agree with that....and Origins is in almost all ways a way better game than Inquisition.
@@Wolf-ln1ml nothing wrong with that opinion. I understand that sometimes those environments and themes can be oppressive and a bit of a downer.
I share the same desire for a complex RPG set in a world that isn't as dark, but certainly a more colorful or vibrant world, like Kingdoms of Amalur.
You should be on the lookout for Avowed, that one might be worth your time when it releases.
@@shyviking could not agree more, I am an Inquisition defender (despite its flaws) and I will always happily admit that Origins is a better game in every regard than any other Dragon Age game, I have a feeling it will also be better than The Veilguard in every respect.
Y'all should check out the Pathfinder crpgs, Kingmaker and Wrath of the Righteous. Huge DA Origins vibe
I have heard this opinion echoed in other comment sections, truthfully, aside from DAO, I don't particularly like CRPGs.
That said, what do you like about Pathfinder? Maybe I can be convinced to check it out.
I think what makes this game so great well origins is the fact that Duncan's voice actor is the original splinter from the 87 turtles
@@rilarr wow! I would never have guessed that. That dude has certainly been around for a while. He also played Al’Mualim in the original Assassin’s Creed.
Man has a stories career for sure.
This is a really well made and comprehensive video. Well done!
I have the same love for this game and the DA series in general. It's probably my favourite game of all time. I actually love all 3 DA games, but Origins is definitely my favourite.
Very excited for Veilguard. One thing thats remained well done with DA is the lore imo, and im really excited to see where they take it with this game.
@@connorsimpson9423 thank you for your compliment! Truly! I had a lot of hurdles to overcome fighting the bad PC version of this game.
Having Dragon Age: Origins as your favorite game of all time is such a flex, you should be proud of yourself.
I can’t claim to be terribly excited for Veilguard, but I also am at the same time. It’s weird. I want more Dragon Age, but I want more Dragon Age like Origins and less like Inquisition, despite my love for Inquisition.
Origins really blew me away when I played it. I saw one of the cinematic trailers and I was intrigued, but I wasn’t really familiar with BioWare at that time in my youth. I fell hard into Origins. The characters, setting, lore and story just gripped me and didn’t let go. Such an amazing game.
@@CMast3r it was the same for me, minus the trailers. I just saw some screenshots on the Xbox Store Page. But that first day, I was already enamored with the story and from that day on, I was a Dragon Age fanboy. A love which has carried well into this day.
@@ratedjentertainment Same here man. I replay one of the 3 games at least once a year.
@@CMast3r truthfully, I feel weird if I don’t replay the entire series when I play.
My introduction into DA was DA2. But whenever I got Origins I raked in over 500+ hours on it as a youngin. Easily the best game in the series in my opinion. From the world building, soundtrack, characters, etc. straight 🔥🔥🔥
@@tahjshaunbrooks6722 what is your favorite kind of character to play and what is your favorite quest in the game?
@ratedjentertainment I try to play a ruthless/pragmatic elf almost every playthrough. I like most of the quest but I can tell you my least favorite: The Fade mission when you go back to the circle.
@@tahjshaunbrooks6722 yeah, the fade has always been an issue for me. But I think I have the optimal way through the fade committed to memory at this point. I can usually get through it pretty easily.
I love watching videos like this 😊 Seeing people gush over one of my favorite games of all time really brings a tear to my eye when I think about our shared love of one of the best RPGs to come out of BioWare. It makes me wanna go back and recapture the magic all over again
@@jackinthebox1993 thank you! I am truly grateful we can share the love the Dragon Age: Origins! What kind of character do you generally play?
Also, if you return to Thedas you should jump in our Discord and keep us up to date on all of your adventures!
It really means a lot to have a section of this video devoted to me. Thanks for this awesome video about an amazing game!
@@GabeTheSteelFish your friendship is one of the great joys of my existence my friend and I am grateful for all the many years of memories we created via our mutual love of Dragon Age!
Always good to see appreciation for Dragon Age Origins after all these years. Also glad to see a Casteless Warden, the most underrated origin story but it's my canon choice.
@@Meglomaniaforever I am quite boring as far as fantasy RPG players go. I am almost always a human warrior, the most boring. The most bland, but it is what I like.
That said, in Origins, I have always loved the Casteless Dwarf. Truly staring from the bottom and becoming a legend. It’s the most disadvantaged start compared to all the rest.
@@ratedjentertainment Exactly, a good zero to Paragon story with a chance to permanently improve the Dwarven situation. If you make the right choices and survive of course. To be fair I do like all of the origins, including the classic Human Noble if only because I can get the throne...
The game laid so much groundwork from which the series could grow. As a mainstream game, I was surprised to see a fairly robust 'ai editor' for each companion
@@Primax07 it blows my mind, from the stand point of a purely lore nerd, how much this game had figured out so early in its life that went on to be pivotal themes in other games.
Cool video man! DA Origins doesn't get enough love these days. It is truly a gem. Sad that it's basically broken on PC now without modding or extensive tweaking.
@@hugofourie1193 somehow I always see this game sweaty under the rug when people mention great RPGs and I consider this game S Tier.
Do you know a place to get mods to make it work better? I was truly bummed out at the piss poor quality of this game’s PC version.
@@ratedjentertainment I used the video below to fix mine. I also don't really mod my games and this helped that it doesn't crash anymore. Sad thing is you basically have to play on low graphics.
ruclips.net/video/U1eJpy46SYQ/видео.html
Really? I'm playing this game on modern hardware and plays exactly as it did when I was a teenage.
One of the issues I had was a memory leak that makes the game struggle the longer you play.
You can mitigate the issue by extending the memory address of the game executable using a patcher(tho is still limited as a 32bit application).
More on the anti-aliasing options, don't use, it makes the game unstable.
If you want AA use one from your gpu software.
@@ever611 I wish I knew what any of that meant. But I do genuinely hope that someone who does know what that means does that and it helps them!
Thank you for taking the time to share!
I was a very late comer to Origins. Buying it from GOG a few(?) years ago.
I still play it to this day. (Making new characters & taking different paths in different origins can be very fun. Or even just trying different "builds".)
I never played two or Inquisition. Maybe I will one day, but for now I am content with just Origins.
@@sharkdentures3247 stopping at Origins is a serious power move 😂
Good on you 👑
New Origina content. Awesome.
I feel like this game is getting a lot more love after the success of BG3 and the horrendous Veilguard trailer.
Thank you! I am glad you liked it!
I can't speak to any success of Origins due to BG3. But I haven't played BG3 and nor do I ever intend to play it, so I can't say.
But I will confirm that I went back to it as a result of the awful Veilguard reveal. That game looked genuinely uninspired.
@@ratedjentertainment BG3 is in the same genre as Origins. In fact BioWare originally developed BG1 and 2 and called Origins the spiritual successor.
BG3 sweeping Game of the Year has gotten a lot of people interested in this genre of games.
I guess that is one instance where swooping is not bad.
@@Dragon_Lair I have seen BG3 hyped up to levels not seen in ages. I never played it so I can't say if it's that good or not.
But since you seem to like it, I wish you many great adventures in BG3 and I hope you continue to enjoy the game and it continues to get better.
Origins being a spiritual successor to BG1 and 2 I already knew, which is one thing that made me want to play them, but truthfully, outside of I guess Origins, I am not really into CRPGs.
@@ratedjentertainment Fair enough.
Hopefully, a remaster is in the works. Out of all games that got a remaster or two. DAO deserves it.
This is the only dragon age game I have ever really loved. The others just didn’t hit it for me
I can understand that, I think on an individual level they probably wouldn't hit for me either, but when the narratives interconnect it makes it a much more enjoyable experience (at least for me).
The lead dev / designer left during the making of DA2. BioWare had been acquired by EA and EA were ruining the game with their commercial direction.
@@patinho5589 " Dragon Age has always been about belonging - about realizing that family is more than blood and about celebrating our diversity and differences. It will remain so. " This quote does it for me.
this is one of my favorite games too! i loved it so much I also introduced a friend of mine to it. Thinking how she loved videogames and fantasy with dragons as such. She hated it..... I never introduced her to anything else, luckily your experience was different then mine.
Oh man, my buddy Angel and I still discuss Dragon Age lore and the setting as a whole very frequently. Even all these years later.
Great Video! It's so good to when we talk about the games we love from our personal experience, context and influences and not just "graphics bad: 3 out of 5!"
@@DanSantiagos don’t get me wrong, Origins is not a pretty game, but it’s a game I adore and will play for many years.
just replayed origins and 2 and now starting inquisition! it's always so cool to rediscover this wonderful world :)
@@kerlivs.makeup2503 it really is a great experience to go and do a whole series playthrough! How have you been enjoying it? What kind of characters have you played?
@@ratedjentertainment origins I've played human mage, 2 rogue (they're cousins then 😁) and inquisition elf warrior cause i wanna romance solas and see how this plays out in veilguard!
it's also giving me a break from baldurs gate 🙈
@@kerlivs.makeup2503 Warden Amell and Hawke being cousins is a lore tidbit I don’t hear people mention very often and I am so glad you brought it up! Thank you for that!
I am actually planning on making a Dalish Elf Inquisitor and have her do a Solas romance as well. I think that’ll be a real gut punch come Tresspasser and I would enjoy seeing how that plays out in Veilguard as well! Glad to see you and I are on the same page!
If you have discord, check the link in this video! You should come by and keep us up to date on all of your adventures!
@@ratedjentertainment sure I'll check it out when i get home tomorrow or Friday... gonna need to set a reminder 😁
@@kerlivs.makeup2503 we’d be thrilled to have you there!
Here we go again!
@@TurinInquisitor deus vult!
Awesome video thank you, I was in my early 30s when origins came out so I feel older lol
Don't worry! I know the feeling! I am 30 now and I so desperate want to be teenage Josh again 😂😂
Dragon Age Origins has tons of interesting quest and adventure mods that can offer a lot more replayability to the game. Check them out if you’re interested in a new campaign.
@@teyrncousland7152 do you have any specifically you like the most?
I played Origins for the first time in the summer of 2016, so that would make it exactly 8 years ago. I considered it to be my favorite RPG back then. I thought the sequels were letdowns, I liked them less and less with each new one. I liked Origins well enough to do like 3 or 4 playthroughs, I only liked DA2 well enough to do just one playthrough, I didn't even finish Inquisition, and Veilguard, by the looks of it, I ain't even gonna pirate it.
@@radicalcentrist4990 I found plenty to love in DA2 and Inquisition but that’s just me personally.
I’d be lying if I said was excited for Veilguard. But I will likely be playing it regardless.
Origins was a big, evolutionary step from the original Baldur's Gate, which matured after Neverwinter Nights. The storytelling, cutscenes, banter, attention to detail, incredible music, and your decisions mattered in a much more technical, personal way. Origins' Eclipse engine was a joy to mod using the official toolkit. It added to the replay ability and I wish EA would re-release the game under an upgraded version of the Eclipse Engine and provide a new toolkit. The Lycium engine is technically the last version of the engine, but it is a downgrade in most everything except graphics and it didn't come with a toolkit.
I am glad you had fond memories of using this kit to mod! That is a side of the game I never really considered as I am not in the modding scene nor do I really use mods for anything.
Thank you for sharing! This was a refreshing take!
I literally just started replying this a week ago and was not expecting to see NEW dragon age content
You are a person of supreme taste then! I am glad some new Dragon Age: Origins content could surprise you!
What are you playing in Origins? Give me the details on your Warden and spare no elements of their character!
@@ratedjentertainment so far I’m playing a alienage elf rouge archer/ dagger dual wield
I’m only as far as the mage tower and orzammar so far and trying to make all good choices
Once I’m done with origins I plan on playing through da2 and inquisition ready for the new one coming out
@@jordanmole7704 City Elf is a good time, truthfully, I played a female City Elf that was one of my favorite characters I ever played. Her name was Thera Tabris, she was a warrior, and while she was generally good, she did sometimes enact a little vengeance on some humans for the treatment of the Elves.
I wish you good fortune in your battles against the Darkspawn, Warden.
If you want to keep myself and other nerds up to date, we do have a Discord linked in the description of the video. Feel free to join.
It was a fantastic start and shit since
@@cruzerzeitgeist9137 I get a lot of flack for this, but I actually found a lot to love in DA2 and Inquisition.
Sadly those games don’t rival the quality of Origins though.
If you want to get a more WORKING version of Origins on PC I highly suggest buying it off of GOG and not Steam. I made the mistake of getting it on Steam first; couldn't get the DLC to work without annoying go-arounds and it kept crashing, then I saw someone say to try getting it on GOG and after that I played through it (along with the DLC) without issues.
I hear people say a lot of about GOG games. Does GOG do something different? Are they allowed to patch games? I am genuinely curious.
I got Origins on Steam as well as EA and both are not great versions.
@@ratedjentertainment I don't have the details as to how, but as far as I know GOG specifically tries to ensure that older games work on newer hardware. It seems to be one of their main platform pitches.
Origins is also CURRENTLY on sale there as well (though they don't have 2 or Inquisition).
@@skylerjayceysylvan6238 thank you for commenting this! I appreciate you taking the time!
@@ratedjentertainment No problem!
I've also had a look at their About section to see what they say about it and it says they "test it thoroughly, fix all the bugs, and apply patches so it runs flawlessly on your next-gen PC", so yeah it actually seems they do indeed do patches as well as bug fixes on the games they sell.
Dincan was a turd like the king was. They were both suicidal ☝️ Loghain was right to flee. They were outnumbered
@@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique you are entitled to your own opinion and I respect your right to have it, but I cannot condone Duncan slander in my comments, good sir.
If you played this on pc do you have a guide you can point me to? I’ve tried everything under the sun and the game still crashes on me :(
Did you install the 4gig patch? That solves a LOT of the problems like crashes and texture issues.
@@stopthatgirl7 where can this patch be acquired? Thank you for taking the time to help!
Fnv, oblivion and now dao. You know whats good
@@MrTommylicious hey! I’m glad you’ve watched the other videos and I’m even more grateful we have the love of such great games in common.
Welp…..*redownloads*
@@ded2thaworld963 welcome back to The Grey Wardens!
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What do you need to get monetized?
@@sicko990 1000 Subscribers and 4000 Watch Hours or 10M views in shorts.
Though since I don’t intend to do RUclips for a living, I don’t really pay attention to it.
I have played the game but never completed it, the gameplay itself is not my cup of tea, I will have to go and give it a new try.
If it isn't your thing, it isn't your thing. No shame in it, I am not on a mission of conversion. Only to share my love, if you pick up the game though and enjoy it. Let me know how it goes.
@@ratedjentertainment The combat in Kotor is not my favorite but it is still an amazing game that I love. I think most people play Dragon Age for the story.
So it is not that I think you are forcing me, your passion for the game is inspiring.
@@TFAric we have a Discord, if you start playing, pop in and keep us up to date on your adventures.
It was awesome game!!!! It’s a stand alone not a Mass Effect clone.
@@fliplife67 it’s a bit too low res to be an ME clone anyway😂
I will never understand wny they didnt keep the origins part going?
Like with Dragon Age 2 I get since that wasnt even meant to be a legitmate sequel and more of a side game and it was made in 15 months. Inquisition and Veilguard have no excuse though in my opinion.... such a wasted opportunity that I hope a new franchise steals.
That short hour or two introduction to where your character comes from did more to ground me into the world than anything from the other two games combined.
@@popcandy44 your guess is as good as mine. I agree with you though, the Origin story did wonders to make you feel like a real character in the world. Not a chosen one, not a mythical hero that will just disappear one day mysteriously, but just another person. Albeit a person who skilled enough to join the Wardens, but that’s hardly unique.
The series will always have a piece of its heart missing while playable Origins are missing in action.
Crashes every second for me, idk why it does :-:
@@zelha5528 every 10 seconds for me. Find a video for modding Origins then look up the Dragon Age: Origins 4gb patch.
Modern PCs are too power for this game.
@@ratedjentertainment i shall see if this works ty.
@@zelha5528 you’re welcome, I wish you fun adventures in Thedas!
It was down hill from Origins
@@chrisbelbin7270 I can’t fault you for your opinion, and I don’t disagree.
But I did find plenty of things to love and enjoy in DA2 and Inquisition.
What did you love most about Origins?
Dragon age died after origin . Dao2 was fun even with all its faults but inq and the latest garbage we got is absolute dog shit
@@yaasinm sounds like you’re excited for The Veilguard then!
Do you say that because the later games is not as dark as orgins?
Origins is the only legit good game in the series
@@AKABoondock19 it’s hard to argue that, but to counter it, I’d say it’s the only legitimately GREAT game in the series, whereas I would consider 2 and Inquisition to be merely good or decent games.
That said, I appreciate you taking the time to comment! I am glad to know I’m not the only one who shares a deep love for Origins and respects it like it deserves.
@@ratedjentertainment I thought 2 was OK. Inquisition was just too much of a departure of the series for me, and now this next one looks to be even worse in that regard
@@AKABoondock19 I can’t fault you for your opinion, nor can I say you are wrong, but I to better increase our understanding one another’s positions, I’d like to explain a few things I like about the other games. Maybe not to change your mind, but give you a little context for me.
For what it’s worth, the insanely limited development time is what really hampered that game’s potential. Even so, I think game told a good story but the overly reused assets are horrible. But I still found a lot of charm in that game.
Inquisition I thought had great ideas, but poor execution, that’s all I’ll say there. I am eager to see the story with Solas wrapped up, but I am with you about Veilguard.
I am not happy for that game truthfully. I actually have a long video where I do the breakdown and discuss the lore. If you have a spare 2 hours, you might enjoy my commentary on it.
@@ratedjentertainment Nothing will change my opinion. The series depth on strategic combat and party control was removed not to make the game better, but to bring in non-fans. Im not telling you you are wrong for loving the other games, or thinking they are good. I am saying that you are part of the problem when it comes to studios pulling this kind of shit. (by buying the next game) No offense as its not intentional on your part. You wanna play a game you play it. I dont blame you, but yeah, you are part of the problem for me even though its not your fault really.
@@AKABoondock19 happy to be part of the problem then I suppose 🤷🏻♂️