BioWare has been making video games for over 25 years, starting with the 1996 PC game Shattered Steel. They quickly became famous for creating some of the most beloved role-playing games (RPGs) of all time. Although the studio hasn’t been as strong recently, BioWare had a remarkable period of success from the late 1990s through the 2000s. Choosing their very best games is difficult, given all the fantastic titles they’ve released. However, six games truly stand out as being exceptional examples of what makes BioWare special.
Here are the six best BioWare games of all time.
6) Mass Effect
BioWare aimed to create a game based on its own original story with Mass Effect. While Jade Empire was actually their first attempt at this, it came out near the end of the original Xbox’s lifespan and didn’t get as much attention. Mass Effect, however, was a big success and reached a much wider audience.
BioWare’s Mass Effect was a hugely ambitious game, intended to be the first part of a large three-game story. This allowed the developers to create choices that had consequences not just within the first game, but would carry over and impact future installments. While the series didn’t fully reach its potential, Mass Effect made a strong impression and became one of BioWare’s biggest successes.
5) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
BioWare first became well-known by developing games based on existing universes created by others. While they always had storytelling abilities, Knights of the Old Republic is particularly strong because it builds upon the established and beloved world of Star Wars.
Though the second KOTOR game has its fans, the original was a huge success for BioWare. Its ending featured a shocking twist that genuinely surprised players. Plus, characters like Darth Revan became incredibly popular and even appeared in later Star Wars media, such as The Clone Wars animated series.
4) Baldur’s Gate
BioWare followed up with Baldur’s Gate, an RPG set in the fantastical world of the Forgotten Realms, which is part of the Dungeons & Dragons universe. This game introduced the Infinity Engine – a powerful technology that would later be used in other popular role-playing games like Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment.
Baldur’s Gate was a huge commercial success for BioWare. It ranked as the seventh best-selling computer game of 1999, demonstrating a strong demand for RPGs on PCs. The game received excellent reviews and played a key role in bringing RPGs back to prominence on the platform. This remarkable accomplishment was just the first of many successes for BioWare.
3) Dragon Age: Origins
BioWare created Dragon Age: Origins as a fantasy game independent of the Dungeons & Dragons system. Like their other titles, Mass Effect and Jade Empire, they aimed for a unique world, and Dragon Age successfully delivered a compelling medieval fantasy experience.
Later games in the series shifted towards more action, but Origins focuses on careful strategy. You really need to think through every encounter to succeed. And it still boasts the best group of companions throughout the entire series. It’s a shame BioWare hasn’t managed to recreate the magic of this first game.
2) Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn
The original Baldur’s Gate was popular, but its sequel was even better, refining almost everything about the first game. Though sales figures were comparable, critics and players generally considered it an improvement, and it received numerous awards in 2000.
Much of the positive reception stems from this game being a refined improvement over its predecessor. The combat system is now smoother and more strategic, removing many of the previous frustrations. The user interface is also much clearer and easier to navigate, and the main storyline is even more engaging than the first game. While we never saw BioWare’s vision for a sequel, Larian Studios delivered an excellent game with Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Following the success of the original Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 faced the challenge of living up to high expectations and demonstrating that player choices would truly carry over to the sequel. Fortunately, BioWare largely succeeded on both fronts.
The second Mass Effect game significantly improved the gameplay, fixing problems from the first game and emphasizing fast-paced action. It also introduced a wider range of abilities, letting you make more strategic choices in combat.
While some players might miss the companions from the original game, Mass Effect 2 gave us memorable new characters like Miranda Lawson, Mordin Solus, and Thane Krios, and also brought back popular faces like Garrus Vakarian and Tali’Zorah. I, for one, always wish there was more of Urdnot Wrex, but you can’t always get what you want!
The highlight of Mass Effect 2 is definitely the suicide mission. It cleverly tested the bonds you’d built with your crew, and your decisions actually mattered. This built anticipation for a grand finale in Mass Effect 3, which didn’t quite live up to expectations, but the journey to get there was still incredibly fun.
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