And if you want an extra large helping of angst and morally grey bisexuals, and don't mind repeated maps, then play Dragon Age 2 ;)
This is a very good description of DA2!
Of all the games, I think DA2 feels the most otome to me. I think it's the combination of how defined Hawke is as their own person, the importance of their relationships to the plot and the angst, and the way the relationships progress over time (since the game takes place over ten years). And also how the story feels so fixed, in a three-act tragedy way (which is not an RPG staple!)
I thought it did the best at showing how the relationships changed over time and changed the characters (as well as involved them navigating different political opinions). Romancing Anders in particular is certainly an experience.
Which funnily enough, is all things I remember people complaining about with regards to the game.
I also really enjoyed the Mass Effect trilogy, which is kind of like Dragon Age but less gay
I sighed at this, because this is such a correct description, and also suddenly rediscovered my bitterness over not being able to romance Ashley as a woman. :P
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Date: 2021-06-27 17:28 (UTC)This is a very good description of DA2!
Of all the games, I think DA2 feels the most otome to me. I think it's the combination of how defined Hawke is as their own person, the importance of their relationships to the plot and the angst, and the way the relationships progress over time (since the game takes place over ten years). And also how the story feels so fixed, in a three-act tragedy way (which is not an RPG staple!)
I thought it did the best at showing how the relationships changed over time and changed the characters (as well as involved them navigating different political opinions). Romancing Anders in particular is certainly an experience.
Which funnily enough, is all things I remember people complaining about with regards to the game.
I also really enjoyed the Mass Effect trilogy, which is kind of like Dragon Age but less gay
I sighed at this, because this is such a correct description, and also suddenly rediscovered my bitterness over not being able to romance Ashley as a woman. :P