Mass Effect or Dragon Age Origins

[Phienyx]

First off, I'm aware that Mass Effect was released in 2007 and that Dragon Age Origins was just released.

I am conflicted.  Although I'd like to get em both, I will only purchase one at the moment.  I am hearing good things from both games and while I am not a fan of the whole fantasy genre at all, I've heard that the story is very good and the idea of the decisions made during the course of the game affecting game play is a plus.

The reason I'm even considering Mass Effect even though its an old title is because I am more inclined toward that genre. It was also developed by BioWare and has been also proclaimed a very good game with a good story.

Who of you have played/are playing both and what are your thoughts?

[Subb]

Depends what you want; guns or swords'n'mythology. Mass Effect is amazing. There's no other way to describe it - plus it's cheap (I can get it for roughly $15 pre-owned). I'm going to buy both (I've played ME on my laptop, but I want a X360 for ME2, splinter cell: conviction and to play with a few friends on Operation Flashpoint.

Get both

[Phienyx]

I was afraid you were gonna say get both. Now to decide which to get first.  Of course DAO is the newest and shiniest, but ME is cheaper.....decisions, decisions.

There's gotta be a bundle somewhere for both.

[ArchNemesis]

I say go for ME first.

[Subb]

Actually, ME is shinier - the graphics are better than DAO, but DAO is longer. Both have crackin' stories - well what I've heard about DAO is amazing and ME is a cool storyline; makes you feel like the hero.

[Phienyx]

I got ME. Its pretty slick so far.

Does anyone have DAO yet?

[Subb]

I'll be buying it on the 20th... I'll let ya know if no one else does

[Phienyx]

BLAST!!!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/17460/

[Subb]

Hahahahahaha! How are you finding it thus far, Phienyx?

[Phienyx]

I am finding it pretty good so far.  I like the fact that is is very story driven.  I think this is actually an example of a game that has spent more time on the story than the combat.

.....also.....I was a pansy and broke down.  I bought DA:O tonight.  Which puts about a $50 cramp in my budget because I must buy Modern Warfare 2 on Tuesday as well.  hehe.

[Tbone]

I just finished downloading Mass Effect. Depending on how much I like it, I'll download DA:O afterwards. I've finished Force Unleashed, so it is next in line. Come on APB already! I miss you guys. I've been in TS all day today and it is just been me and Ana.

[Setun]

I've been playing DAO for the past few days, and I gotta say, this game has to be the most challenging RPG I've played in a long, long time.  Its focus on strategy rather than just raw power really makes you think before just charging into a room full of badies.  Hell, I'm even pulling off EQ2 / other MMO type tactics like pulling mobs in a large group to a certain location where my party is waiting to jump them lmao....

The story is amazing as hell too. I've actually grown fond of many characters in the game, cause their dialogue and voice acting is top notch.  Definitely recommend DAO asap.

Oh, DAO looks ok on the consoles, but its graphics will spank the shit out of you on the PC if you have a PC manly enough to handle it.

[Phienyx]

I'm not even going to install DA:O until I'm done with Mass Effect or I won't finish it.

[Demiabeille]

I've been playing DA:O. It's great. I can't see what the difference is from the Neverwinter Nights games, though, apart from polish and graphics. It's combat system is much harder I suppose, and that's what's keeping me playing. I just had the most epic battle with a dragon and managed to survive with only one character remaining with a teeny notch of health left! Brilliant fun for those who don't mind pausing and arranging battle techniques (think final Fantasy) but not for those who like continuous FPS style action only and get frustrated at the contstant stops.

I have Mass Effect but never made it very far, something about it made me not care. I am sure I'll go back to it at some point as it did seem really good, not at all sure what turned me off it.

[Tbone]

I'm playing Mass Effect now and really enjoying it. Story is good. I'm not used to the pausing to do the battle techniques. Usually I'm shooting everyone with my pistol while my squad dies...lol.