Is Dragon Age 2 stand alone?

Total development on the sequel lasted roughly a year and a half. At first, Dragon Age 2 was going to be an expansion for Dragon Age: Origins. Then, it became a stand-alone expansion, which wouldn't have required players to have Origins to play.

Can you play Dragon Age 2 without playing the others?

It has been a while since I last played DA2 but from what I remember there are only a few passing comments about what happened in the first game. You should be able to enjoy DA2 without playing DAO in my opinion.

Can you play Dragon Age 2 without playing 1?

Yes. I think that any of the three current Dragon Age games can be played as a stand-alone game but it is more interesting to do them in order, in my opinion.

Is Dragon Age 1 and 2 connected?

Dragon Age II

Some of the events in Dragon Age II actually coincide with Dragon Age: Origins, but this is still a chronological sequel. Legacy is the most important story-driven DLC in the sequel, so make sure you include this one in your playthrough!

Do I need to play Dragon Age 2 before 3?

Instantly I need to tell you that Dragon Age: Inquisition is an amazing experience even without playing Origins or II but you need to play Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II to fully invest in the story and give it your all.

Evaluating Dragon Age II - The RPG with no role to play

What order should I play Dragon Age in?

Dragon Age: Origins is first, followed by Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. Dragon Age II begins concurrently with the events of Origins. Dragon Age: Inquisition takes place one year after the events in Dragon Age II.

Is it worth playing Dragon Age 2 before Inquisition?

You can get the first two games for very little money, and I would definitely say they are both worth playing. DA2 is not as good as DA1, but the story of DA2 has a whole lot to do with DA:Inquisition. So if nothing else, play DA2. Would recommend playing both of them though.

Is Dragon Age 2 a sequel to Origins?

Dragon Age II is a 2011 action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts (EA). It is the second major game in the Dragon Age series and the successor to Dragon Age: Origins (2009).

What is the point of Dragon Age 2?

Spanning over a decade, Dragon Age II traces Hawke's rise to power in the political chaos of Kirkwall. Hawke's family flees the destruction of Lothering during the Fifth Blight, traveling to the Free Marches and eventually influencing the fate of all Thedas.

Can you romance everyone in Dragon Age 2?

All love interests, except Sebastian, may be romanced by either gender. No other companions can be romanced. It is possible to sleep with all romantic companions, except Sebastian, in a single game. Sleeping with any of the companions does not prevent the development of other romances.

How many hours does it take to finish Dragon Age 2?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dragon Age II is about 26½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 58 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Can you play a female in Dragon Age 2?

We were given the opportunity to play as the female Hawke in Dragon Age 2 at PAX this weekend - it was announced just before the show that you could choose sex for the RPG's lead - and got a good look at the sequel's graphical overhaul to-boot.

Does Dragon Age 2 matter?

Simply put, DAO was a massive commercial and critical hit and deservedly so. It had great characters, great gameplay and mechanics, tactical depth, fantastic lore and world building and an unbelievable variety of choice for how you built your character and his or her companions.

Why is Dragon Age 2 retired?

Dragon Age II was originally released on Steam, but removed with the release of the Legacy DLC because of a conflict between EA and Valve over the distribution of DLC.

Can you be evil in Dragon Age 2?

Of all the decisions players can make in Dragon Age 2, one is particularly evil - and likely to have consequences on a character in Dragon Age 4. The Dragon Age series contains a multitude of decisions (and subsequent consequences) for its players to explore.

Can you pick a race in Dragon Age 2?

Some players like to play a different race in each game while others like to always play an Elf or Dwarf. Unfortunately, you only get one choice in Dragon Age 2 and that is to be human.

Does Dragon Age 2 affect Inquisition?

Decisions you've made in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II will impact the world in Dragon Age: Inquisition, but not by transferring your existing save games.

What do I need to know before Dragon Age 2?

Is Dragon Age 2 combat better?

The most important difference in Dragon Age 2 is that the shuffle-pause after issuing orders to your party members is gone, and as a result the combat feels much faster. Everything moves more fluidly, and to my taste, much better.

Does Dragon Age 2 have the same protagonist?

Every Dragon Age game has a new protagonist but does not tell a completely new story.

How long is Dragon Age 2 compared to Origins?

Time comparison: Origins alone is about 35 hours (skipped dialogue, every quest done). Awakening is about 11 hours (skipped dialogue, every quest done). DA2 is about 15 hours (skipped dialogue, every quest done).

Should I play Dragon Age 2 or Origins?

Additionally, there's a ton of dialogue points in sidequests and with companions which make reference to the events of Dragon Age: Origins that'll be lost on the person who doesn't play it. But perhaps the most important reason to play Dragon Age: Origins before Dragon Age II is that it's the better game.

Is Dragon Age better than The Witcher?

As much as Bioware tried to market Dragon Age games as mature dark fantasy titles, they simply pale in comparison to how liberal The Witcher franchise is with its world and story. The characters are more mature and the scenarios, as well as the writing, is darker and more vivid.

Is Dragon Age 4 a sequel to Inquisition?

The fourth major game in the Dragon Age franchise, Dreadwolf will be the sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014).

Is Dragon Age: Inquisition better than Skyrim?

1 Why Skyrim: Better Quest Quality

Despite the character quality that can leave many players wanting, Skyrim's better open-world gives more opportunities for memorable quests. The busywork of things like crafting or herb gathering in Skyrim is more enjoyable than in Dragon Age, too.