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Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
Dragon Age: Origins - AwakeningContinue the epic saga with new companions and darker choices
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening expands the acclaimed Origins story, letting you lead a fledgling Grey Wardens camp and shape the fate of Ferelden after the Fifth Blight. The expansion adds fresh locations, quests, and a host of new characters while preserving the deep tactical combat and moral complexity that defined the original.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
CRPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of deep fantasy RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2010-03-16
Specifications
developer
BioWare Edmonton
publisher
Spike, Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
85/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich new storyline that builds on the original
  • Deep tactical combat with new enemy types
  • Extensive character customization and camp management
  • High replay value due to branching decisions
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Requires a completed Origins save to access full content
  • Some reused assets feel dated compared to newer titles
  • Multiplayer options are limited to single‑player only
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
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10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Anonymous

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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