Yesterday, BioWare releasedMass Effect: Legendary Edition, the highly-anticipated remaster of the first threeMass Effectgames. With several graphical and gameplay enhancements,Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis the dream game of fans of the franchise, as well as an opportunity for those who may not have played the originals to see what the series is about. However, now thatMass Effecthas been remastered, what happens now toDragon Age?
For the uninitiated,Dragon Ageis another highly successful franchise developed by BioWare. While it retained many of the elements that madeMass Effectpopular,Dragon Ageset itself apart with its unique take on the classic high-fantasy setting with an immersive story and challenging combat. While developers at BioWare still haven’t revealed any plans as to the possibility of aDragon Ageremaster, here are several reasons whyDragon Ageshould see a definitive return.
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Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 Are Flawed Classics
Despite being the oldest entry in theDragon Ageseries,Dragon Age Originsremains a fan favoritebecause it was able to introduce players to the world of Thedas and the game’s various classes and factions.Dragon Age Originswas able to encapsulate what the first game of a series should be, as it set the tone that would carry over in succeeding games. However, as wonderful asDragon Age Originsis, the biggest drawback is its clunky combat. Although the Awakening expansion and several mods have remedied most existing bugs and glitches, a remaster is still the best way to update the game and introduce it to a new generation of players.
As far asDragon Age 2is concerned, it is worth noting that the sequel was able to bring massive improvements to combat and gameplay. However, due to EA instituting a shorter development period on BioWare afterDragon Age Origins, the game’s overall quality suffered. Dungeons lacked any semblance of variety, weapons and gear were limited, and the story seemed a bit rushed. BothDragon Age OriginsandDragon Age 2are not even playable on PS4 and Xbox One, so a remaster could pave the way for these games to be released on those consoles, possibly even on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Dragon Age: Inquisition Remaster Could Prepare for Dragon Age 4
AlthoughDragon Age Inquisitionstill holds up pretty well, including it in a remaster alongside all its DLC would be the perfect primer in preparation forDragon Age 4.Additionally, some players were able to finish the main story ofDragon Age Inquisition, though not necessarily the story of any of its paid DLC,which are essential to its plot and basically sets up the events leading toDragon Age 4. Having the main game and all of its expansions in one package would prepare new players for the upcoming next installment, and give veteran fans something to do while waiting forDragon Age 4.
In the end, aDragon Ageremaster would benefit BioWare and theDragon Agecommunity as a whole. Not only does it open the opportunity for BioWare to the fix bugs and shortcomings of the original games, but it is also a chance for the studio to unify all existingDragon Agegames and DLC with updated visuals and gameplay. That’d be especially beneficial for fans, considering it appearsDragon Age 4is still a year away at the earliest.
