Dragon Age: Origins is a dark heroic fantasy set in a unique world. As the spiritual successor of BioWare's popular Baldur's Gate series of games, it uses a pause-and-play tactical combat system. Play in over-the-shoulder mode, or the more tactical top-down view. Dragon Age: Origins features a stunning amount of cinematic dialog. Players will be able to acquire unique party members. These party members will have their own motivations for accompanying the player.

The survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by fate. You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians who have defended the lands throughout the centuries. Betrayed by a trusted general in a critical battle, you must hunt down the traitor and bring him to justice.

As you fight your way towards the final confrontation with an evil nemesis, you will face monstrous foes and engage in epic quests to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war. A romance with a seductive shapeshifter may hold the key to victory, or she may be a dangerous diversion from the heart of your mission. To be a leader, you must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice your friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.

• A Stunning World to Explore: BioWare's deepest universe to date with over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and scope of Mass Effect. Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation. An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style.
• Complex Moral Choices: There are no easy choices. Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different Origin Stories. Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider to tell you what to do.
• Full Character Customization: Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy. Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else. Shape your characterv?s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game.
• Engage in Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat: Battle against massive and terrifying creatures. Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills. Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting spells that make enemies explode from within.

Windows XP

• OS: Windows XP with SP3
• CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1.4Ghz or greater AMD X2 (or equivalent) running at 1.8Ghz or greater
• RAM: 1 GB or more
• Video: ATI Radeon X850 128MB or greater; NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater.

Windows Vist

• OS: Windows Vita with SP1
• CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1.6Ghz or greater AMD X2 (or equivalent) running at 2.2Ghz or greater
• RAM: 1.5 GB or more
• Video: ATI Radeon X1550 256MB or greater; NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB or greater.

Recommended Requirements:

• Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz Processor or equivalent
• 4 GB RAM (Vista) or 2 GB RAM (XP)
• 20 GB HD Space
• ATI 3850 512 MB or greater; NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater
• Sound Blaster® X-Fi™
• DVD ROM