BioWare

BioWare at a Glance

BioWare is a Canadian developer founded in 1995 by medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip. The company has released 32 games on PlayPile between 1998 and 2024. Their output was most prolific during the 2000s when they launched 13 titles. The studio focused heavily on role-playing games with 29 entries in that genre, followed by 18 adventure titles. They also produced 15 shooters and 7 strategy games across their history. Their catalog spans many platforms, with PC being the primary focus at 22 releases. They have also published for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. Mobile support exists with five iOS titles, while Mac and Linux versions are less common. The company has seen a decline in volume over time, releasing only five games in the 2020s compared to ten in the previous decade. Quality trends show a generally strong record. Across 18 rated titles, they hold an average IGDB score of 79.1. Ten games received great ratings above 80, while seven achieved good scores between 60 and 79. Only one title fell into the mixed range, and none were rated poor. Their highest accolades belong to Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition from 2009, which scored 98. Mass Effect 2 earned 93.5, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic reached 91.9. Recent years show continued activity with Mass Effect remasters in May 2021 scoring between 75.7 and 88.2. The most recent release is Dragon Age: The Veilguard from October 2024, which holds a 79.9 score. While their peak output occurred in the early 2000s, they have maintained a presence through licensed franchises and new entries in their core series.

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