Dragon Age II (2011)

Years in and around Kirkwall let companions have homes, preoccupations and connections beyond Hawke. Visits and personal quests give those changing lives space, while the friendship and rivalry system allows a meaningful relationship to include sustained disagreement. This is particularly appealing if instant universal approval feels false. Repeated locations and frequent combat are part of the experience, but the group's prickly social life gives the city its staying power.