Dragon Age: Inquisition - Jaws Of Hakkon

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 47 out of 101
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  1. barakav
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    I agree with the guy that said that you should buy pillars of eternity before you wish to try this DLC.Even though it's OK ,It feels like more of the same thing and doesn't add anything new to the table. If you want to buy it I would recommend that you'll wait a while until it is cheaper or part of a bigger deal...
  2. owen1218
    Apr 3, 2015
    3
    This is everything a paid DLC should NOT be. What it offers us is one new zone, that is really no more interesting than the zones currently in the game. And actually less so, because at least the zones that came with the game were integrated with the main plot. In the past BioWare DLCs and expansions have had *higher* quality maps, a tighter story, more character interaction, and so onThis is everything a paid DLC should NOT be. What it offers us is one new zone, that is really no more interesting than the zones currently in the game. And actually less so, because at least the zones that came with the game were integrated with the main plot. In the past BioWare DLCs and expansions have had *higher* quality maps, a tighter story, more character interaction, and so on than the originally packaged game. Jaws of Hakkon was more like, hey, you threw down $60 for this game that you've already burned through, why not throw down another $15 to keep playing a few more hours? The most depressing thing to me is that if BioWare can sell this junk for as much as they've ever charged for DLC, can we really expect them to make a real story-centered expansion later?… Expand
  3. TsarVadim
    Apr 9, 2015
    5
    Save your money and buy Pillars of Eternity instead or wait for The Witcher 3. DAI and this DLC are both overhyped glitter with no substance. EA really have their teeth in BioWare and this is a frightening example.
  4. Realgigclin
    Apr 18, 2015
    6
    ill keep this short. This DLC should have been 8$ TOPS. This is not worth 15$. More of the same (a good thing) boring story line. But for me this score could easily be a 8 or 9 if the price was dropped.
  5. WestLil0
    Apr 3, 2015
    7
    Now that I've played DAI three times, I have come to really appreciate the environment and the challenges, as well as learned how to save myself and my allies by crafting much better armor and weapons than you'll ever find in the regular game. So of course, I immediately downloaded Jaws of Hakkon. Yes, it could have had a bit more interesting topic. And yes, it's very similar to DAI. ButNow that I've played DAI three times, I have come to really appreciate the environment and the challenges, as well as learned how to save myself and my allies by crafting much better armor and weapons than you'll ever find in the regular game. So of course, I immediately downloaded Jaws of Hakkon. Yes, it could have had a bit more interesting topic. And yes, it's very similar to DAI. But it had enough different "things" (like a new Avvar culture, new animals for crafting, etc) to make it interesting enough. Definitely could have been longer. The DLCs for DA Origins and DA II had much more background story and were worthwhile add-ons. I can see why some folks may have expected more out of Jaws of Hakkon, but I believe it's worth it if you like the series.… Expand
  6. Zaydin
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    Best way I can sum up Jaws of Hakkon is that it's more Dragon Age: Inquisition. And whether that is a good thing or a bad thing depends on how you felt about the base game.

    It's a fairly solid DLC, for what it's worth, with a good amount of content and a new location, along with new items and crafting plans. It's an end-game DLC, with the recommended level for it being about level 20,    Best way I can sum up Jaws of Hakkon is that it's more Dragon Age: Inquisition. And whether that is a good thing or a bad thing depends on how you felt about the base game.

    It's a fairly solid DLC, for what it's worth, with a good amount of content and a new location, along with new items and crafting plans. It's an end-game DLC, with the recommended level for it being about level 20, at least in the save I loaded it in. Doesn't push the boundaries much, but it sets a good tone for the DLC for Inquisiton, and one can only hope future DLC is even better.    … Expand
  7. Aralia
    Apr 25, 2015
    1
    EA hogging down Bioware thinks obviously RPG = Riddle (enemies with arrows etc) Play game. Where did the roleplay go in these games ? Mostly material grinding and senseless killing of hordes of enemies. With the usual bad battle engine. (Ok I agree I had to expect the same fighting engine, point is I expected more roleplay. So the bad battle engine really stabs you in the back here. MoreEA hogging down Bioware thinks obviously RPG = Riddle (enemies with arrows etc) Play game. Where did the roleplay go in these games ? Mostly material grinding and senseless killing of hordes of enemies. With the usual bad battle engine. (Ok I agree I had to expect the same fighting engine, point is I expected more roleplay. So the bad battle engine really stabs you in the back here. More that you would have expected, since it is almost only fighting.) Too short for the price, not much roleplay, new crafting materials (for what ? there is hardly anything left to kill when I get those for better weapons). Only highlight, new creatures, so I give a bit more than a zero for that one.… Expand
  8. Mudpooch
    Feb 26, 2017
    0
    What an absolute complete and thorough bucket of utter horseshlte.....................................................................................
  9. RP421969
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed this add on DLC. For 15$ I was able to get 6 hours of trekking through new terrain, interacting with the Avvar, and catching up with scout Harding. While nothing really new in the way of a overall story arc, and it feels to me this was left out at the time of shipping and then added on as a DLC later is a little annoying, but as the first add on adventure it's a worth while buy
  10. seeacooper
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Any DLC that let's me hang out with Scout Harding is well worth it. I got 15 hours off of my first time playing JoH, and since I have several dozen other characters I would say it was a good investment.
  11. gloriouspotato
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    Jaws of Hakkon is essentially the addition of another hub to the main game. While a few new characters are introduced, the game couldn't make me care enough about them to warrant a huge emotional investment. By the end of the DLC, there isn't even a particularly satisfying conclusion. No final cutscene, no epic speech, just a greyed out quest line indicating that "yep, you've finished. NowJaws of Hakkon is essentially the addition of another hub to the main game. While a few new characters are introduced, the game couldn't make me care enough about them to warrant a huge emotional investment. By the end of the DLC, there isn't even a particularly satisfying conclusion. No final cutscene, no epic speech, just a greyed out quest line indicating that "yep, you've finished. Now move on." Compared to the other hubs in the main game, the Frostback Basins is probably one of the more aesthetically pleasing ones, but as a DLC, the Jaws of Hakkon is somewhat underwhelming. It can be summed up as just another hub with it's own inclusive but tangential storyline.

    Overall rating - 6.6/10    … Expand
  12. sefrabu
    Nov 23, 2016
    5
    The new map is obviously beautifully crafted and should be a feast for the eyes, but you can't enjoy it much as there's so little to do. The same groups of enemies spawning at alarming rates (sometimes I couldn't even defeat the previous pack when the new arrived) makes exploring a drag. The story is nothing to write home about, and since everything is essentially more of the same andThe new map is obviously beautifully crafted and should be a feast for the eyes, but you can't enjoy it much as there's so little to do. The same groups of enemies spawning at alarming rates (sometimes I couldn't even defeat the previous pack when the new arrived) makes exploring a drag. The story is nothing to write home about, and since everything is essentially more of the same and considering the fact that the base game is already packed with similar content, this DLC feels absolutely unnecessary.… Expand
  13. PappyBakesCakes
    Dec 30, 2017
    6
    An entire new map creates a fast and fun foray into the past of the inquisition while expanding on some other aspects of the world. The story and side quests are succinct while also providing the exploration and beauty that all of the maps in the base game have. The biggest downsides are the recycling and re-skinning of some game assets instead of new models and also that the world mightAn entire new map creates a fast and fun foray into the past of the inquisition while expanding on some other aspects of the world. The story and side quests are succinct while also providing the exploration and beauty that all of the maps in the base game have. The biggest downsides are the recycling and re-skinning of some game assets instead of new models and also that the world might bait some into the potential that was explored here.… Expand
  14. Mobile
    Aug 31, 2018
    1
    ENG RU
    In General, never DLC. Not worth not money, not time. One location, which is torn from the main game, one dragon (again), not an interesting storyline, again collecting fragments and constantly had to look for a path to go to the right place.
    Вообще не разу не DLC. Не стоит не денег, не времени. Одна локация, которая вырвана из основной игры, один дракон (опять), не интересное    ENG RU
    In General, never DLC. Not worth not money, not time. One location, which is torn from the main game, one dragon (again), not an interesting storyline, again collecting fragments and constantly had to look for a path to go to the right place.
    Вообще не разу не DLC. Не стоит не денег, не времени. Одна локация, которая вырвана из основной игры, один дракон (опять), не интересное сюжетная ветка, снова сбор осколков и постоянно приходилось искать тропу чтобы пройти в нужному месту.    … Expand
  15. Geralt123
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    This is quite a large area. I needed about 8 hours for it. The nature and the lighting in this area are dreamy and beautiful.

    There are some big bosses and the plot is "ok", maybe a bit lackluster. The companions talk more to each other which is good.

    But all in all, the quests are better than in the main game but still a bit weak.

    After all I had some fun.
  16. Filmanwalt
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    For me it was the worst part of the DLC. Its nothing fresh and just gives you a new part of the world to explore with more of the same of the normal game. For me this was a little bit to less, but u can have fun with it.

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2015
    40
    After having spent over 80 hours with Inquisition I was tired of it and Jaws of Hakkon did absolutely nothing to reignite the flame. [06/2015, p.57]
  2. GameWatcher
    Apr 28, 2015
    85
    It’s a good, fun, entertaining extra bit of Dragon Age Inquisition, and if that doesn’t excite you then, well, you don’t need it.
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  3. DarkStation
    Apr 22, 2015
    70
    Jaws of Hakkon is a well-made addition to Dragon Age: Inquisitions. It provides a beautiful new location to explore, more loot to acquire and enemies to vanquish. But in the end, that’s it. There aren’t any truly meaningful additions here, no new gameplay elements or characters interactions. It is literally more of the same.
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