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Avadon: The Black Fortress
Avadon: The Black FortressEpic fantasy RPG where your choices shape a war-torn world.
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
Dragon Age: Origins - AwakeningContinue the epic saga with new companions and darker choices
Overview
Description

Serve the secretive Black Fortress as a spy and warrior, battling conspiracies that threaten the Pact of five nations. Explore a vast, unique world filled with magic, hidden dungeons, and dozens of side quests. Choose from four distinct classes, wield powerful spells and artifacts, and experience multiple endings that reflect the impact of your decisions. Replay the adventure with new strategies and outcomes each time.

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening expands the acclaimed Origins story, letting you lead a fledgling Grey Wardens camp and shape the fate of Ferelden after the Fifth Blight. The expansion adds fresh locations, quests, and a host of new characters while preserving the deep tactical combat and moral complexity that defined the original.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
CRPG
Best for
Fans of deep, story-driven RPGs
Fans of deep fantasy RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99−25%
$19.99
release date
2011-08-17
2010-03-16
Specifications
developer
Spiderweb Software
BioWare Edmonton
publisher
Spiderweb Software
Spike, Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
85/100
85/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, branching storyline with meaningful choices
  • Four distinct classes offering diverse gameplay
  • Extensive side content and hidden secrets
  • Available on multiple platforms
  • Rich new storyline that builds on the original
  • Deep tactical combat with new enemy types
  • Extensive character customization and camp management
  • High replay value due to branching decisions
Cons
  • Turn-based combat may feel slow for some players
  • Graphics are retro and may not appeal to all
  • Limited tutorial for complex systems
  • Requires a completed Origins save to access full content
  • Some reused assets feel dated compared to newer titles
  • Multiplayer options are limited to single‑player only
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