Beyond its relatively basic combat (still enjoyable no doubt) was a story that was more consequential than I originally expected. This, in turn, left me more engaged, especially once the Landsmeet commenced. The companion characters also left me somewhat satisfied, specifically Morrigan and Alistair's differing ideologies. I'd say 'Origins'' greatest offense would be in its pacing. Many of the quest lines involving recruiting different groups to fight against the antagonistic force relied too heavily on overly-long stretches of combat. This eventually grew tedious, and often times undersold the urgency of the situation, especially since you can just dick around and explore. I can dive deep into many of the game's strengths and weaknesses but suffice it to say I had a great time, if not a bit of an excessively long one at times.