| The Fury said: Just a shame about the story huh? I've played the game though a few times and still confused the hell out of me.
On topic, Dragon Age: Origins. I had no idea what type of game it was, saw a friend play it on PC and thought, it looks okay but nothing special. Borrowed PS3 version from a friend and was hooked ever since (I think because it was very similar to FF12, we need more games of this ilk). |
The whole story is just a metaphor for being reincarnated and attaining enlightenment. I think in Japanese the Arisen is the Enlightened one quite literally. Salvation is the obligatory JRPG reminder that religion isn't the way to enlightenment. Fournival is a parable about putting wealth and possessions above men and how it comes back to us. The Duke is a metaphor for the love of power and prestige over his heart own heart. I mean the man sacrificed his true love for his kingdom and literally forsook his heart amd responssbility as arisen to rule forever.Facing the Seneschal makes it apparent the will to fight and survive is how one makes it to enlightenment.
Literary analysis aside for me Dragons Dogma story was made of my moment to moment action. It's far more about how I went from cowarding from bandits and wolves in the dark to perfect block staggering raging chimeras by myself. To enjoy the zen of combat and strategy which is the point even the game alludes to in design and cinematic storytelling wise.
TLDR I loved the story and don't think any part of it is a shame.
