In Dragon Age: Origins, the kingdom of Ferelden faces civil strife and an invasion by the Darkspawn. Recruited into the Grey Wardens, your character must defeat the Archdemon commanding the invading forces.
Character creation includes gender, appearance, an elven, human, or dwarven background, and a choice of warrior, mage, or rogue. Six distinct prologues lead into a shared main storyline. Combat unfolds in real time but can be paused at any moment, while a tactical editor lets you specify how the AI should behave in different situations.