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Dragon Age 2 – reviews and rating

Dragon Age 2 has an average rating of 81% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10). The game was released on March 8, 2011 for PC, macOS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Players on RAWG rate the game 75%.

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What critics praise
„The changed vision for the Dragon Age franchise may disappoint hardcore fans of the original, but this sequel still delivers – though not in the ways you’d expect.“
8,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 8, 2011
Platforms
PS3Xbox 360
Genres
RPG
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Average playtime
33 h
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Dragon Age 2?

Dragon Age 2 has an average rating of 81% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by Game Informer (7.8/10).

When was Dragon Age 2 released?

Dragon Age 2 was released on March 8, 2011.

What platforms is Dragon Age 2 available on?

Dragon Age 2 is available for PC, macOS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Dragon Age 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 33 hours playing Dragon Age 2.

Is Dragon Age 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 81%, Dragon Age 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Dragon Age 2?

Games similar to Dragon Age 2 are for example WWE 12, SoulCalibur 5, NBA 2K12, Saints Row: The Third and Magic: the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,4
Best rating
8,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
7,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #248 of 661 games released in 2011 better than 63 % of games
  • #42 of 88 games released in 2011 on PS3 better than 53 % of games
  • #31 of 69 games released in 2011 on Xbox 360 better than 56 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 81%
  • Foreign critics16 reviews 77%
  • Players (RAWG)377 votes 75%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 18 %
  • Recommended 50 %
  • Meh 26 %
  • Skip 6 %

377 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,3/10
Game Informer Mar 8, 2011
The changed vision for the Dragon Age franchise may disappoint hardcore fans of the original, but this sequel still delivers – though not in the ways you’d expect.
8,3/10
Game Informer Mar 8, 2011
The changed vision for the Dragon Age series may disappoint hardcore fans of the original, but this sequel still delivers – but not in the ways you’d expect.
7,8/10
Game Informer Mar 8, 2011
Considering that Dragon Age: Origins was a love letter to old-school PC RPGs, BioWare’s neglect of the sequel’s PC release is tragic.

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Release date
Jan 1, 2012
Reviews count
5

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