There seems to be a theme arising that people believe it is more like a button basher now. It's fluid, it's faster and ultimately, it's more exciting. Remember people this is the Xbox 360 version we are reviewing and as a console version, it's fighting mechanics have been vastly improved. The action and fighting dynamics have seriously been improved. The pacing is much faster and more exciting, whilst keeping the focus of the narrative throughout - something Origins failed to do at times (there's a Blight going on?).

I loved Origins and I feel no hesitation in stating that I believe DA2 is a much improved game. I have not been disappointed and I fail to see where and why all the user criticism spawns from on this page. I am by no means a simple fan boy and would have been bitterly disappointed had I not thought Bioware had put the same level of skill and commitment into the sequel. I completed Origins and poured over 112 hours into the game. Having now played for around 10 hours I can say with a measured opinion that it has met and surpassed all my expectations. I am by no means a simple fan boy and would have been bitterly disappointed had I not thought Bioware had put the same level of skill and commitment into the Dragon Age II is an astoundingly good game. Dragon Age II is an astoundingly good game.

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