Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition similar games & best alternatives

Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Xbox 360 • 2020

Should you play it?

You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.

What works
  • Strong character-driven story
  • Memorable companions and relationships
  • Fast-paced and engaging combat
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Complete edition with all dlc
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive environments and reused maps
  • Limited exploration and world variety
  • Some technical issues and crashes
  • Lack of tactical camera and limited customization
  • Forced use of ea app/origin launcher

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Tales of Graces f Remastered

  • Dragon Age™ Inquisition

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  • The Outer Worlds

  • The Caligula Effect: Overdose

  • Persona 3 Portable

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak

  • Persona® 5 Strikers
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Ys X: Nordics

  • Battle Suit Aces

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
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Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

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