Dragon Age: Origins

2009 saw the release of Bioware's Dragon Age, an RPG title that would birth a long-running franchise. This original release sets the foundation of the Dragon Age universe, featuring the introduction of the Dark Spawn and a cast of colorful characters.

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Released
November 3, 2009
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Eclipse
Franchise
Dragon Age

From the makers of Mass Effect comes the dark fantasy epic: You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of a legendary order of guardians. With the return of mankind's ancient foe and the kingdom engulfed in civil war, you have been chosen by fate to unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all.
(1) Immerse yourself in a shattered world on the brink of annihilation;
(2) Experience complex moral decisions that have game-changing consequences;
(3) Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy;
(4) Engage in bone-crushing, visceral combat against massive and terrifying creatures.

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