The game is on an 85 meta but is sweeping goty awards. Take that review nurds :^)

08-13 GOTY Compiled =>
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=149333

Its next to impossible for big 3rd party games to get above 90 on meta these days because every gamer and reviewer wants different things. Some want lots of content, others call it grinding. Some want to focus on gameplay, others complain about no story. Some want a great single player campaign, others wont touch a game if it doesnt have multiplayer. etc etc 

Seeing Dragon Age win so many awards brings a big smile to my face. Its clear to see that Bioware put a lot of effort into every aspect of the game and I'm glad they get recognition for it especially these days when its cool to crap all over games for the most ridiculous reasons.

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I have pretty much never liked any RPG. Tried Mass Effect 2 but didnt enjoy it. The issue I have with open world/sandbox/rpg games is that theres so much to do and so much free time inbetween the story that it feels like the pacing simply doesnt exist. I'm a narrative heavy guy.

I like my singleplayer games with well written narrative, pacing and story. This with action packed gameplay (Uncharted, God of War) however I do really appreciate freedom of choice on how to tackle scenarios (TLOU, MGS). The best way to achieve this, is for the game to be linear.

Despite that, do you think I will enjoy Dragon Age? Lack of ..quality games lately has me consider it.

Thats difficult to say. There are a series of main quests but I deliberately did a lot of side quests for the sole purpose of exploring and levelling up. The story in dragon age isnt special but it isnt bad either, the game shines in the way characters react to situations and each other. Since the games premise is already known I suggest you watch the first 30 minutes of gameplay, and perhaps any another random footage from different parts of the game to decide if its your cup of tea.

Bayonetta is winning. That is all it should ever be.