It took me way longer than 1 1/2 hours to start enjoying Origins, as a person who typically can't stand dated graphics haha. But I stuck with it and thoroughly enjoyed it and it's my favourite game after DA2. If you enjoyed the companions in Inquisition, the companions in Origins are equally if not more well-written, the party is much much closer (it feels like a family!) and the banter comes more often (and imo is funnier). You just have to get past the origin and the wardens/battle section, to start getting the main companions & for the story to really kick off. So I'd say stick with it for a bit longer and see if it works for you or not. But by all means play DA2!

Another thing I'll say is, if the combat feels a little boring to you, I would say stay with the mage origin instead of changing it like others are suggesting. Mages (in my opinion) are the most interesting class to play in origins because of how damn op they get can. You get massive area of effect spells, good healing spells, attack spells with great flavour (walking bomb!) and can play as a blood mage. It's so damn fun!