I appreciate that there are distinct parts of Kirkwall like Hightown (a bright, clean spot for nobles to hang out) and Darktown (a dingy, underground area), but there's so much to explore in the Dragon Age universe that it's rather puzzling to set an entire adventure in just one area. It's a gutsy move to say the least – this is a 30-hour game and most of it is spent in and around the city looking at similar architecture. You can imagine my surprise, then, when Dragon Age II threw most of those ideas out the window and instead opted to document the political struggles of the city of Kirkwall. Most role-playing games depict a prevailing evil presence that only your hero can defeat after an epic journey across the world. It's easy to forget that what you're doing is technically in the past, so it's fun to discover Varric's embellishments when they pop up, such as Bethany's giant rack at the start of the game, which later goes down to a normal size. Varric dutifully recites the tale from start to finish, complemented by stunning water-color cutscenes to add an interesting visual element to the dwarf's clever storytelling. It turns out that your part in this play is major, and you'll figure it out as you go along. What isn't known is your amount of involvement in the chaos, and why a Chantry seeker named Cassandra is interrogating a former friend of yours, a dwarf named Varric. It's also clear that the world is on the cusp of war, and the Chantry, the main religious faction in the Dragon Age universe, is coming apart at the seams. It's known that your character, Hawke - a male or female human mage, rogue, or warrior - will eventually become the Champion of Kirkwall.
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To kick things off, the plot is told through a framed narrative, much like the movie The Princess Bride. Yet despite all these improvements, there are still some issues with the story and setting in the sequel. The gameplay, user interfaces, and conversation system have all been modified to the point where the game is much more functional and fun than before. There are a few things I'm certain of in life: Darkspawn must die, dragons must die, and, from a technical perspective, Dragon Age II is the best game in BioWare's fantasy role-playing franchise.
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