Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. triladar
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    My first review was really negative, that was 2 years ago. Recently I gave it another try and enjoyed it. Been playing 70 hours so far and will enjoy as many side quests, fights and views as possible before I finish the main quest.
  2. matt79
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Despite its problems at the launch day when it was unplayable for me, it turned out to be a very good game. I still don't like its combat mechanics and PC control scheme (forced me to play on a gamepad), but other than that, it is pretty solid. The story is good, so are the companions. Presentation is nice. I've spent about 150 hours playing, that clearly stands for something.
  3. metalocke
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    The UI is a mess. The tactical camera is useless and the keyboard and mouse controls are a complete nightmare. You could perfectly play DA:O and DA2 with keyboard and mouse. DAI mouse and keyboard controls are disgusting. No autoattack, no tactics. A total mess. What if I am disable, Bioware? You could have easily implemented DA:O M+K controls...but no, screw PC players and screw disabledThe UI is a mess. The tactical camera is useless and the keyboard and mouse controls are a complete nightmare. You could perfectly play DA:O and DA2 with keyboard and mouse. DAI mouse and keyboard controls are disgusting. No autoattack, no tactics. A total mess. What if I am disable, Bioware? You could have easily implemented DA:O M+K controls...but no, screw PC players and screw disabled people, right? Thank you so much, Bioware. You are so thoughtful.

    This is not a game "Made by PC gamers, for PC gamers" as it was advertised by Bioware in a PR video a month ago. This is a console port of the worst kind. Asked for a refund. I am not going to give any more money to Bioware until they fix this mess (If they ever fix it).    … Expand
  4. IgrokU
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    The game is playable, barely, but that is the best thing I can say for it.- boring

    Read all the other reviews- I agree with the negative ones, what a waste of money. I played through DAO 5 times, I am pretty sure I am not even going to finish this one- did I say boring? AND AFTER MANY PLAYTHROUGHS, i AM GOING TO EDIT MY REVIEW- drastically, this ended up being one of my favorite DA    The game is playable, barely, but that is the best thing I can say for it.- boring

    Read all the other reviews- I agree with the negative ones, what a waste of money. I played through DAO 5 times, I am pretty sure I am not even going to finish this one- did I say boring?

    AND AFTER MANY PLAYTHROUGHS, i AM GOING TO EDIT MY REVIEW- drastically, this ended up being one of my favorite DA games.

    The story is great, the companions are good, the pacing is good... and the DLC is very good too. Many good hours of play to be had with this game.

    Take your time enjoy the ride, this game has great replay ability, because you are not going to do everything that first or even second time through- 6 times for me, almost 1000 hours= muy bueno!!!

    Oh, and go to nexus mods and get a few mods that greatly improve the game- specifically the looting/ gathering animation mod- a must have.    … Expand
  5. MatTapp
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    I played the game for 8 hours and asked for a refund. My expectations weren't high since I've stopped believing in Bioware after Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age 2. But dammit, my anxiety made me pre-order the freaking game, it had some nice preview-reviews from the critics I like, so I went for it.

    It started nicely, loved the graphics and voice acting, the intro story wasn't well told but    I played the game for 8 hours and asked for a refund. My expectations weren't high since I've stopped believing in Bioware after Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age 2. But dammit, my anxiety made me pre-order the freaking game, it had some nice preview-reviews from the critics I like, so I went for it.

    It started nicely, loved the graphics and voice acting, the intro story wasn't well told but whatever, let's keep going. After 3 or 4 hours the game turned into Assassins Creed 1. Super repetitive. Close the demon gates, button mash the bandits with my fighter, collect items scattered in the map, and, for the other 4 hours, no interesting cutscenes or dialogs. It is filled with those kind of collect 50 stones, skulls or whatever scattered all along the map missions just to say: Hey, you have more than 250 hours of playtime. F that man.

    And the camera... What a mess... Such a bad port... I don't know if it is better for the consoles, but it completely ruins the action and even the map exploration.

    I should learn to wait for user reviews and never, ever, ever pre-order again. I just don't know why the media is giving so many positive reviews.    … Expand
  6. WestLil0
    May 10, 2015
    8
    I can't believe all the bad reviews. Yes this version of DA series may have a few flaws but the game is absolutely worth buying and playing especially if it is on sale. If you don't have a good enough PC you will feel the pain. How can you lose if Origin offers a money back guarantee, unheard of in this industry. I highly recommend it.
  7. duhwayne
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I panned this game last time because it was unplayable on my system. They finally got the serious bugs out and most of the little glitches so now I can see how good it really is. Only played to level 16 so far but as much as I liked Origins this one is far better.

    Pros: deeper story, larger world, far more variety in locales and side quests, deeper and more interesting companions, in    I panned this game last time because it was unplayable on my system. They finally got the serious bugs out and most of the little glitches so now I can see how good it really is. Only played to level 16 so far but as much as I liked Origins this one is far better.

    Pros: deeper story, larger world, far more variety in locales and side quests, deeper and more interesting companions, in short everything is better.

    Cons: not many... still a couple of minor glitches in the user interface. On my system (a notebook) to keep it reliable I must run in low graphics mode or sometimes the dialog wheel doesn't show, it won't run in full screen mode reliably but windowed is just fine, sometimes slow to get going when changing locations on the map.

    Gets a 10 from me.    … Expand
  8. htl77
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    This is a superb game. I initially gave it a bad review but after having spent more time with it, I have found that some of my initial criticisms were unfounded.
  9. DrStrange
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition An Actual Played Review made simple
    MUSIC: 7 (Unfortunately the new game composer just doesn't have the right emotion that was provoked by Inon Zor in Dragon Age: Origins, though it does try)
    GAME PLAY: 7 (I didn't think it was possible to make the combat any worse then DA: Origins but its pretty bad when you need to full stop your warrior to swing a sword, the    Dragon Age: Inquisition An Actual Played Review made simple
    MUSIC: 7 (Unfortunately the new game composer just doesn't have the right emotion that was provoked by Inon Zor in Dragon Age: Origins, though it does try)
    GAME PLAY: 7 (I didn't think it was possible to make the combat any worse then DA: Origins but its pretty bad when you need to full stop your warrior to swing a sword, the tactical is also more for console then PC)
    STORY: 10 (If the player allows themselves to relax enough the game is actually very strong with it's story it can be easily drowned out by the large amount of side quests that are more so for filler then enabling the story along. The followers of the game once again are fleshed out as to be expected from anyone that has played DA:Origins, unfortunately some players may be quick to judge the game is long and does not show all of its cards at once, patience is needed.
    Graphics 9 (very detailed, and immersive exactly what you would expect from a Bioware game, however some SLI stuttering has been found with my GTX 970s not exactly game breaking this game does seem to require a bit of resources if you want to play on ultra).
    OVERALL (8) I wish I could give this a 10 in contrast to their last edition that was horrifically rushed to cash in on the success of Origins, but the combat is unpolished to say the least though if you are a true RPG fan it really shouldn't matter imo.    … Expand
  10. kresa3333
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    At first i was very pissed at this game for focusing on console... but as i kept playing it got alot better...
    I know they are working on some changes for PC , the tactical mode needs alot of work and some other minor things but it definatly worth the money.
    P.S Dont forget you get free multiplayer addon!
  11. sandrom
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    I submitted a quite bad review at the beginning. now that i have played more than 50 hours in this game, i can say it is a very different game from what you would expect. very. a detailed review will follow later. but there is one word that describes it so far: epic
  12. UnkleBustakap
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    So I have reviewed the game in detail now. I reviewed it last week as it wouldnt run on my perfectly capable gaming rig so I upgraded my processed and it runs on Ultra with no issues.

    To the people stating It was my own fault: Please. I run the same engine on dual cores all the time, plus I work in this field for a living and am one of the best at what I do. To those who stated I    So I have reviewed the game in detail now. I reviewed it last week as it wouldnt run on my perfectly capable gaming rig so I upgraded my processed and it runs on Ultra with no issues.

    To the people stating It was my own fault: Please. I run the same engine on dual cores all the time, plus I work in this field for a living and am one of the best at what I do.

    To those who stated I didn't play the game: I didn't say that, now did I? I played it on my laptop on low-medium. Don't assume that i'd post a review without playing a game.

    12 Hours in, I feel this game is the best Dragon Age yet. The controls are sometimes clunky, and I notice the odd software fault, but in general this game is deserving of a good review as these things will be ironed out soon enough.

    -1 point from a perfect review due to sketchy engine CPU requirements that aren't necessary.

    Graphics- 9/10
    Audio- 10/10
    Gameplay-7/10
    Story - 9/10    … Expand
  13. Scritty
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Second review. Played for 12 hours hated it. Decided to plug in my 360 controller for another go. Suddenly the game seemed like a different beast. As it's mostly 3rd person I thought I'd give it a go (I'd never play an FPS with a controller, RTS's and other types of games - no way) but with the controller. It's really rather good. Not perfect, but suddenly the game is playable.
    So my    Second review. Played for 12 hours hated it. Decided to plug in my 360 controller for another go. Suddenly the game seemed like a different beast. As it's mostly 3rd person I thought I'd give it a go (I'd never play an FPS with a controller, RTS's and other types of games - no way) but with the controller. It's really rather good. Not perfect, but suddenly the game is playable.
    So my score reflects that I'm now 21 hours in and likely to get to 50 before the middle of next week.    … Expand
  14. DragonKnight
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best RPG in the modern gaming world. Excellent work, Bioware. Under the glorious enlightenment and guidance from EA, a game publisher with precise long-term vision in future game development, Bioware finally manages to make a RPG suitable for everyone, but not just a game accessible only to a minority of hardcore RPG players.

    DA: Origins is an old-school and    In my opinion, this is the best RPG in the modern gaming world. Excellent work, Bioware. Under the glorious enlightenment and guidance from EA, a game publisher with precise long-term vision in future game development, Bioware finally manages to make a RPG suitable for everyone, but not just a game accessible only to a minority of hardcore RPG players.

    DA: Origins is an old-school and medicore game only appealing to a tiny market niche. DA II breaks the medicority, and introduces the popular mass effect decision tree and button-mashing mechanics, which attracts tons of Call Of Duty (COD) and action gamers around the world, contributing to its great success. However, it still suffers from a linear and small game world, and repetitive dungeons.

    DA: Inquisition evolves from its predecessors by combining the best elements of 2 popular RPGs in modern era. It adopts the sandbox open world, lightweight RPG perspective and enormous fetch quest system from the highly praised Elder Scroll Skyrim, as well as the popular decision tree mechanism and the combat elements from another Bioware's master piece, Mass Effects 3.

    By having a cohesive reasonance of 2 best elements from 2 outstanding RPGs, and adding tons of creative elements, this game simply becomes one larger than the sum of all parts. You have a large world to explore, tons of item collection and FedEx quests to play with, and the best button mashing mechanics to finish off your opponents. Skyrim and this game is great because they both remove the annoying character stat building mechanism. Stat is now only granted from equipment, how amazing and creative, isn't it? In addition, this game adopts the perfect RPG gaming style of Skyrim, i.e. explore first, just forget the plot, which removes player's frustration to recall memory about the main quest and story line. This is just like a great and sincere invitation to all COD fans and action gamers, as well as any potential causal gamers. It caters for the taste of all gamers around the world via greatly enhancing its accessibility. It is a master of everything rather than a jerk of all trade. This is a game for everyone!

    You may worry about that the return of the old-school tactical view from the mediocre DA:Origins may ruin your fantastic game play experience. Don't worry about that, it is just implemented for those hardcore players for their happiness in pausing the game all the time, breaking the pace of combat. This game can be handled easily by controlling your own character only under an action game style. The tactics setting of companion is simplified to an user friendly level for further accessibility. In contrast to DA: Origins, you can’t set up some complicated tactics for your companions, but this is unnecessary anyway. Friendly fire is disabled by default, so just forget your companions, and let them either fight or fall. You can handle fights easily by charging upfront and having high reflex in right timing of attack, dodge and button mashing. You can enjoy a fluid flow of combat all the time!

    Overall, by removing the complexity and annoyance from old-school RPG, adding the best elements from 2 most famous modern RPGs, and introducing an exciting button mashing combat mechanics to the game, this game has reached the highest height of RPGs that none in the world could ever reach. This is a milestone of RPG development, and should be referred to in future development of RPGs. Today is an important day that marks the beginning of revolution in RPG history! A new era of RPG has come! From now on, we can step forwards and forget about all classic RPGs in the old-school days. Everyone, express your praise and gratitude towards our beloved developers, and join us to have fun in this master piece of art now!

    In case if there are expansions or sequels for this gift from god, which are highly probable considering how successful this game is, we really hope that first-person shooting mode, QTEs and the mechanism of climbing tower to reveal map can be implemented. This will further induces passion from every gamers, because these elements are universally regarded by every gamer as the best features that have ever existed in shooter and action games!

    By the way, I am looking forwards to see at least 1000 DLCs for this game, because its scope is so huge, and with so much potential to further expand on. Don't keep us waiting, our wallets are ready! We hope that our beloved developers will listen to our suggestion and request, and release the DLCs and expansions ASAP for us. ;)    … Expand
  15. ice05
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    First Dragon Age game!

    I'm not an expert on this game, but after 5 hours of playing the story I like it a lot. It's slow at the start but then it kind of sets you free. I love the music and the atmosphere, the graphics aren't the best but I can live with that. The characters have... character. Which helps a lot with not making it feel dull. I could change my rating but right now I'm    First Dragon Age game!

    I'm not an expert on this game, but after 5 hours of playing the story I like it a lot. It's slow at the start but then it kind of sets you free. I love the music and the atmosphere, the graphics aren't the best but I can live with that. The characters have... character. Which helps a lot with not making it feel dull. I could change my rating but right now I'm happy with the game.

    I do recommend playing on a higher difficulty then normal.    … Expand
  16. beladrim
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Is it better than Dragon Age Origin?

    No it is not. The combat system is to focused on button mashing rather than the classic tactical gameplay that helped set origin apart from it's competition. Is it an other Dragon age II ? Thank fully no... It's better in everyway. You're not stuck in one specific city with day and night cycles, the game opens up very well and invites you to    Is it better than Dragon Age Origin?

    No it is not. The combat system is to focused on button mashing rather than the classic tactical gameplay that helped set origin apart from it's competition.

    Is it an other Dragon age II ? Thank fully no... It's better in everyway. You're not stuck in one specific city with day and night cycles, the game opens up very well and invites you to explore (Though you will need a couple of hours to get to that point). Characters and story are also strongly improved so far (i haven't finished it yet).

    It has a few bugs there and there but nothing game breaking and they are very far few in between.

    So far my only real complaint is the combat system. It's not that it's badly done, but it's unoriginal and not that exciting. I guess we can blame consoles for this one as Origins didn't work well on them because tatical games don't work well on console plateforms, so they chose to make this button mashing slam fest to appeal to the console audiance.

    It's a shame, because the combat system in origin was really special. This one is just boring and generic.

    Note : Don't pay attention to the meta score, many Zeros are from trolls who haven't really played the game or idiots who expected Skyrim.    … Expand
  17. Siffy
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Honestly, I do not understand PC Gamers. Here, we have a great game, yet instead of enjoying the 100 and some hours of good gameplay, people are complaining about that it is not the Original Dragon Age. Even worse most of the negative user scores are based on 5-10 hours play time.
    It is no wonder that most developers neglect the PC Community since they are always complaining about the    Honestly, I do not understand PC Gamers. Here, we have a great game, yet instead of enjoying the 100 and some hours of good gameplay, people are complaining about that it is not the Original Dragon Age. Even worse most of the negative user scores are based on 5-10 hours play time.
    It is no wonder that most developers neglect the PC Community since they are always complaining about the most ridiculous things.

    "Meee the game looks great, has a good gameplay but it has no deep story. Mee, good story, but the graphics are sooo 2002. Meee, everything is cool but it is not the same as it was with Baldur's Gate 2, so i do not like the game. Mee, I hated Skyrim because of its story but slightly enjoyed the sandbox features, however just for the sake of complaining I must admit that I hate the sandbox features of DA:I while the story is fine."

    I can sincerely recommend DA:I to anybody who likes good, long RPGs with a lot of content and a very impressive presentation. However, anybody who still lives in the memories of BG 2, Kotor, Wasteland or Planescape Torment (best story in any interactive medium) just stay away from computer games made by established game developers. Bioware, Blizzard etc. will never be able to fulfill your expectations because you want the same experience you had years ago just in a completely different way which however has somehow to be the exact same... hopefully you see that the contradiction lies within yourself and not the game. Just scroll through the user reviews and notice how many people expected DA:I to be BG2 or DA:O all over again, yet of course in a different way...    … Expand
  18. escape19
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Un juego que te enamora, si bien es como un mmorpg, obviamente quitando lo de mmo, es un juego muy bueno con una historia que te llama a saber más. En lo tecnico, es juego está bien optimizado, tomando en cuenta que mi hardware no es puntero.
  19. zeldoy
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    i dont get why everyones complianing about this game ......i find everything about it pretty awesome might not be better than origins but way better than dragon age 2......graphics could be better but so far 5 hours in the game its pretty awesome ...hope to see more positive reviews...i give it an 8
  20. wizardofnoobs
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Here is my review for the game, for what it is worth on this website.

    10/10, actually it is more of a 9/10 but I have to boost the score by +1 to counter the unjustified low scores that the haters and for those that are unable to update their video card drivers. So far I have only played the game for about 13 hours but from what I have experienced I would say the game is a Must Buy    Here is my review for the game, for what it is worth on this website.

    10/10, actually it is more of a 9/10 but I have to boost the score by +1 to counter the unjustified low scores that the haters and for those that are unable to update their video card drivers.

    So far I have only played the game for about 13 hours but from what I have experienced I would say the game is a Must Buy for those that love rpgs. On my gaming laptop (780m graphics card) I am able to play on Ultra settings and it plays flawlessly after updating my nvidia drivers to the 344.75 release.

    My suggestion is to ignore all the reviews here and go watch a bunch of lets play videos on youtube and make a decision for yourself if this is a game you want to invest your time and money.

    The User reviews have gone into the toilet here and you would be better off finding useful information about the game somewhere else. Seriously, what game really deserves to get a Zero for a score?!? Let me answer that ------>hatoful boyfriend and other games of that ilk, imagine if bioware designed this game in that format, all the negative reviews here would be 10/10s.    … Expand
  21. everby
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    If you are RPG fan or like Dragon age,it's a must!

    + Huge world to explore - Some camera issues
    + Great characters - Control issues
    + High replayability
    + Interesting demons and monsters
    + Difficult decisions
    + Content here is massive
  22. Razzy
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    An absolutely breathtaking game. There's so much to do, all the small quests may seem insignificant but they add towards the feeling of building up a powerful army. Crafting is incredibly in-depth and I haven't even really started on that! As usual, characters (well, the main ones including NPCs) are well written and fleshed out (which is what Bioware does best, after all). I've put manyAn absolutely breathtaking game. There's so much to do, all the small quests may seem insignificant but they add towards the feeling of building up a powerful army. Crafting is incredibly in-depth and I haven't even really started on that! As usual, characters (well, the main ones including NPCs) are well written and fleshed out (which is what Bioware does best, after all). I've put many hours already into this game and I still feel like there's a ton of content still waiting. The main story arc is top-notch, only slightly paling in comparison to the amount of optional side-content in this game. Rushing through this game is a mistake. I may change my score and review once I finish the game, but I think I'm confident enough to say this is truly an epic masterpiece.… Expand
  23. Ranulph
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    After perusing through the reviews of others, negative or positive, I have to say I find it a bit hard to believe that you can give a 0/10 only after a few hours of gameplay. For some reviews I even doubt the reviewer actually played the game, let alone spend enough time with it to make an informed review. I for one I am loving it, and I am totally invested in the gameplay and story odAfter perusing through the reviews of others, negative or positive, I have to say I find it a bit hard to believe that you can give a 0/10 only after a few hours of gameplay. For some reviews I even doubt the reviewer actually played the game, let alone spend enough time with it to make an informed review. I for one I am loving it, and I am totally invested in the gameplay and story od DA:I. I spend up to an hour just customizing my character alone, an I look forward to the rest of the game. I almost feel like taking a holiday to play the game. To be honest I am not even sure why I bothered to check user reviews in metacritic. If I want negativity I might as well check the news. For me this is a 8/10 based on the few hours of gameplay I have had, but I am giving it a 10/10 just to offset the vicious stupidity exemplified in some reviews. I would actually encourage the non-trolls out there to play the game for a few days and then give it the score they actually think it deserves.… Expand
  24. StrangeFairy
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Fantastic game - tons to do and explore, terrific customisation, good dialogue, lovely characters, good visuals (apart from the hair) - I'm running a gtx970 and a i73820 and 12 GB of RAM - not exactly top of the line and I'm having a largely smooth and enjoyable visual experience. Bit of a slow burn at the start, the story really picks up after about 10 hours or so (which is a tinyFantastic game - tons to do and explore, terrific customisation, good dialogue, lovely characters, good visuals (apart from the hair) - I'm running a gtx970 and a i73820 and 12 GB of RAM - not exactly top of the line and I'm having a largely smooth and enjoyable visual experience. Bit of a slow burn at the start, the story really picks up after about 10 hours or so (which is a tiny fraction of the game's length). There are some technical issues - bugs, glitches, KB&M not as intuitive as a controller (hope they fix this), hair/beard textures not the best. But make no mistake, this is an excellent game, the pro reviewers (imo) got it bang-on this time. Please ignore the trolls giving it a 0 - unfortunately there are some idiots who seem to devoting their time to trying to make a damn good game fail. Which is a shame. This game shouldn't be punished for the sins of Dragon Age 2 and the ending of Mass Effect 3 - whatever happened to judging a title on its own merits?… Expand
  25. pospulsar99
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I've glanced at the other reviews and can't for the life of me figure out why so many people are bringing on the hate. I came into this with a grain of salt after DA:2, and I've only sunk a couple hours into the game so far, but what I've seen so far is amazing.

    The ONLY 'flaw' was the 30FPS lock for cinematics... which thirty seconds of searching will easily show people a workaround    I've glanced at the other reviews and can't for the life of me figure out why so many people are bringing on the hate. I came into this with a grain of salt after DA:2, and I've only sunk a couple hours into the game so far, but what I've seen so far is amazing.

    The ONLY 'flaw' was the 30FPS lock for cinematics... which thirty seconds of searching will easily show people a workaround for.

    The graphics are stunning... the music and voice acting are great... I'm loving the combat... they absolutely nailed the Gamepad controls (and I usually HATE using a Gamepad rather than a Keyboard/Mouse). After the intro section, it feels like the world areas are large, and ripe with things to explore/collect/do.

    Hands down, I think this is an amazing game, and Bioware did a hell of a job with it.    … Expand
  26. yanks28th
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    I'm only partway in, but I felt I needed to write a review to counter the absurdly large number of negative ones. This game is amazing. The world is massive and exciting to explore. The characters are so fascinating and fun. The gameplay is far better then either Dragon Age game before it. I'm having an absolute blast - I strongly recommend this game!
  27. FoxySeiko
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I dont know why people are giving this such a bad review already, less than 24 hours from release. You do not have to keep pressing a button to attack, you can hold it down. You can also assign character tactics similar to what you could do in Origins. Yes it may not be what some people liked completely from Origins, however, its different enough and better than DA2 to be given a chance.I dont know why people are giving this such a bad review already, less than 24 hours from release. You do not have to keep pressing a button to attack, you can hold it down. You can also assign character tactics similar to what you could do in Origins. Yes it may not be what some people liked completely from Origins, however, its different enough and better than DA2 to be given a chance.

    Too many people are butthurt about it not being EXACTLY like DA:O. But back when DA:O came out, a lot of people liked it but hated the combat, now that its been changed in DA:I and DA:2, everyone complains, wanting DA:O back.

    The game is actually pretty good, albeit some of the controls are a little bizarre, it does play really well actually. Im only running a Intel i5-2500K and 4GB of RAM and it runs really well on everything HIGH. I'd say give it a chance. Dont let all the reviews comparing DA:I to DA:O deter you from trying it out. It is a great game so far.    … Expand
  28. AgentSambora
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Dragon Age Inquisition takes the greatest aspects of a classic Bioware RPG and combines them with stunning visuals and an exploration system that is one of the best to date. Take all this and add a deep, emotional Bioware style story, and you have one of the best RPG's to date.
  29. gusnd
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I have a lot to play yet to consider a real score, but here we go:

    Is not a port, but it was clearly developed focusing on console when you look at the PC controls, it does not feel like previous Dragon Ages regarding that matter, but due to the strong marketing campaigns I believe we'll see a patch really soon addressing all the issues. Few expected bugs as any launch date, but    I have a lot to play yet to consider a real score, but here we go:

    Is not a port, but it was clearly developed focusing on console when you look at the PC controls, it does not feel like previous Dragon Ages regarding that matter, but due to the strong marketing campaigns I believe we'll see a patch really soon addressing all the issues.

    Few expected bugs as any launch date, but graphics are amazing and game is fluid even on ultra, the environmental graphics are stunning, really congratulations on Bioware in this category.

    About the story, I'll come back in the future, with not spoilers, but is cool to see your choices well reflected in any conversation I had so far

    Is clear that they are trying to give Dragon Age an MMO open worldish feeling, maybe for the next sequels.... but too soon to afirm anything, but on Dragon Age wiki, Inquisition was already expected to be only multiplayer    … Expand
  30. DeathJim
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    There is ....a lot of retarded "reviews" here that gave 0-3, that really puzzles me alot and amuses me too.

    This is hands down one of the best RPGs, better than DA1 and 2, but people are complaining for 3 main reasons: 1) its not better than DA1...really?! 2) they cant play it, hence the 0...dude just refund, dont slam games cos u cant handle it..and give it a 0?! it means nothing...    There is ....a lot of retarded "reviews" here that gave 0-3, that really puzzles me alot and amuses me too.

    This is hands down one of the best RPGs, better than DA1 and 2, but people are complaining for 3 main reasons:
    1) its not better than DA1...really?!
    2) they cant play it, hence the 0...dude just refund, dont slam games cos u cant handle it..and give it a 0?! it means nothing...
    3) they say graphics is worse than 10 years back...honestly? I think there's a **** load of trolls here...the graphics has got to be one of the best, if not best RPG graphics better...of course, if you can handle ULTRA...hehe

    So I just come in here to offset the **** score...by giving it a 10...I actually wanted to give it a 8, because there's some stuff to improve, but seeing the 0s -3s...really make me LOL...

    Dont hate the industry, dont hate the specs, blame it on yourself if you aint got the TECH and SPECS to support it , because you will be a Believer when you have one...:D

    FOR ANDRASTE~ ahem, For GOD!    … Expand
  31. Malvolio
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    The game is improved upon its predecessor in many ways the gripes to be had involve interface and some clunky controls. The story is inspired characters are deep and so is the world. I have 16 hours invested and have not left the first zone (you can if you want but im a completionist)
  32. Meivath
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    I'm putting this here as a review and an attempt to stem the tide of people giving the game a 0 even though they haven't even played or bought it. I've been playing for about 5 hours now, and based on what I've seen, it's pretty damn good. Now, I wouldn't use the word perfect to describe it. It has flaws. I've seen animation bugs, Cassandra walked through a wall once, but all of theseI'm putting this here as a review and an attempt to stem the tide of people giving the game a 0 even though they haven't even played or bought it. I've been playing for about 5 hours now, and based on what I've seen, it's pretty damn good. Now, I wouldn't use the word perfect to describe it. It has flaws. I've seen animation bugs, Cassandra walked through a wall once, but all of these issues are temporary and do not impact the game as a whole in any way, shape, or form. I still love Varric's character, and the conversations he gets into with Cass and Solas are still in perfect Varric form. Other than the couple hiccups here and there, it's good. Not perfect, but damn good.… Expand
  33. HelloValium
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    The negative reviews are baffling. I've only just reached the forward camp location, and I'm already having as much fun as I had in Skyrim. The game is beautiful! If your characters look like they've been dipped in oil, just turn the graphics settings up. It's so good to hang out with Varric again! Great job, BioWare. I hope these buttheads don't get you down.
  34. Superior84
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I think this is a good game. When I first started playing I did so for 6 hours straight and I had to quit because I had to go to bed. It consumed me from the start, great atmosphere, fun mechanics and the fighting feels powerful. The mucis is awesome and the world feels a lot more open than what I thought it would be. A huge step up from DA2.
  35. noodlecake
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    As usual the user reviews on Metacritic are skewed towards negativity. I mostly put this down to the people who dislike a game being far more likely to take the time to rant than those who actually like something.

    The combat in DA3 definitely isn't it's strong point, but the quality of the world design and lore are fantastic. A game akin to The Witcher in that respect, although oddly    As usual the user reviews on Metacritic are skewed towards negativity. I mostly put this down to the people who dislike a game being far more likely to take the time to rant than those who actually like something.

    The combat in DA3 definitely isn't it's strong point, but the quality of the world design and lore are fantastic. A game akin to The Witcher in that respect, although oddly people ignore that with The Witcher series.

    A lot of people expect Bioware to just chug out clone after clone of Baldur's Gate, rather than attempting to create something new, and the idea that anybody could actually appreciate games that have other qualities means is absurd to them, which is why they brand all positive reviews of DA3 as being a result of journalists being paid off by publishers.

    It's a rather sad state of affairs that breeds monster conspiracies like #gamergate, and it happens equally as much in response to arty games with unusual concepts getting good reviews.

    I've learned to generally just ignore the user scores on metacritic and just read journalist's reviews as they tend to bear at least some resemblance to the actually quality of the video game they are reviewing.    … Expand
  36. raubray
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This game will be more replayable to me than Skyrim and I have 1200 hours in that game. It will take some adjustment to use controls if you're a PC user but it isn't bad. I'm running with a AMD FX 8350 and 660 GTX and using mostly high settings, some Ultra, low FXAA, no AA or MSAA and have a mostly stable frame rate. By the time I am done I can see this becoming one if not my favorite RPG.This game will be more replayable to me than Skyrim and I have 1200 hours in that game. It will take some adjustment to use controls if you're a PC user but it isn't bad. I'm running with a AMD FX 8350 and 660 GTX and using mostly high settings, some Ultra, low FXAA, no AA or MSAA and have a mostly stable frame rate. By the time I am done I can see this becoming one if not my favorite RPG. It is graphically stunning, the quests are fun, the characters engaging, the story interesting... really no complaints, it will need some patching for people.… Expand
  37. CaptainMurica
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I've been really disappointed with bioware games lately, but this one is of absolute 5 star quality. It's clear that actual time, money, and passion went into it's development.
  38. djklosed
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I played this game for about 18 hours using the keyboard and mouse setup, when I got to the first difficult fight on Nightmare I promptly tore out my remaining hair, left a poor review, and almost quit playing forever. I decided to try it out with my controller, it's like an entirely different game.

    With keyboard and mouse, 5/10. With a gamepad, 10/10.
  39. Hectorplz
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    ah, finally a AAA game that does deliver, it definitively sets the bar for any future RPG open-world games, my only complaint would be that it actually has loading screens, and they're quite long. But then again, you'll seldom encounter them, and they are usually just to load the enormous terrains. I strongly recommend this game, my final problem so far has been that with keyboard, theah, finally a AAA game that does deliver, it definitively sets the bar for any future RPG open-world games, my only complaint would be that it actually has loading screens, and they're quite long. But then again, you'll seldom encounter them, and they are usually just to load the enormous terrains. I strongly recommend this game, my final problem so far has been that with keyboard, the tactical camera is sometimes slightly awkward.

    9.5/10 for me, almost perfect, but just what we RPG fans needed    … Expand
  40. kindaichi83
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Things I love: lore, companions, plot, graphics, music, customization (of character, armour and weapon), huge world, war table

    Things I do not like: pc control (but getting the hang of it after customizing them), lack of tactics and attribution distribution, minor conversations and graphical bugs Overall, the companion's dialogue and the huge lore more than make up for the minor    Things I love: lore, companions, plot, graphics, music, customization (of character, armour and weapon), huge world, war table

    Things I do not like: pc control (but getting the hang of it after customizing them), lack of tactics and attribution distribution, minor conversations and graphical bugs

    Overall, the companion's dialogue and the huge lore more than make up for the minor things we see in all games.    … Expand
  41. Demikly
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad (which is odd for PC).. this may irk some (but delights others like me to no end).
    * Use Mantle if you are AMD GPU - I got a based god 10fps bump and everything just seems to look and run better when using the Mantle API.
    * Install on a SSD for sure, load times are next to none.. just long enough to read 1-2 of the cards then you're into the game.
    * Cut-scenes were a bit stuttery as well, until I used Mantle.. AMD cards and DX11 in this game don't like each other as much.
    * The best music I have ever heard in a game, and I'm only 10 hours in.. it's just...... spectacular.
    * The Storytelling, so far, is amazing... only bested by the superb atmosphere and character interactions.
    * GOTY shoe in from what I've played.. it's the Dragon Age game you have been waiting for since finishing Origins, believe the hype.    … Expand
  42. DemigodChewtoy
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    One of the best RPGs in years. RPG vets should play it on HARD for the best experience (more tactics and tactical view required).

    In all honesty, I don't have time to go into a full review, but I felt the game deserves mention of it's greatness and similarity to the original Dragon Age with improved combat and exploration. In all honesty, I'd probably give it a 9 in the end, but    One of the best RPGs in years. RPG vets should play it on HARD for the best experience (more tactics and tactical view required).

    In all honesty, I don't have time to go into a full review, but I felt the game deserves mention of it's greatness and similarity to the original Dragon Age with improved combat and exploration.

    In all honesty, I'd probably give it a 9 in the end, but these trolls rating the game a 1 for no good reason is enough for me to add a point out of generosity for a job well done. Thank you Bioware and EA for making a game I am grateful to purchase.    … Expand
  43. lumenadducere
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Man, the hate boner people have for BioWare/EA is ridiculous.

    This game is utterly great. It's massive, has interesting and well-voiced characters, the character creation is in-depth, and you can either play it as a casual RPG that's more action-y or from a more tactical standpoint (which is necessary for higher difficulties with friendly fire) Minor bugs aside, I haven't run into    Man, the hate boner people have for BioWare/EA is ridiculous.

    This game is utterly great. It's massive, has interesting and well-voiced characters, the character creation is in-depth, and you can either play it as a casual RPG that's more action-y or from a more tactical standpoint (which is necessary for higher difficulties with friendly fire)

    Minor bugs aside, I haven't run into any issues. The controls are different than they were in either Origins or DA 2, that's for sure, but once you get used to it it isn't a big deal at all and things flow smoothly. And those that are complaining about graphics either haven't updated their drivers or they have sub-par specs for their PCs. "Plastic" hair is fixed if you raise the mesh count value up to high or ultra, and everything else is utterly gorgeous.

    This is, simply put, one of the best RPGs released in recent memory. It redeems the franchise for the mediocre DA 2 and is a contender for GOTY for me, personally. If you like RPGs, or BioWare, or a good story with interesting characters, do yourself a favor and check this game out.    … Expand
  44. Gameforfun
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    one of the best game out there, huge world with different side quest, not to mention very good combat.

    Dragon age is one of the best game out there.

    does the game crashes too much on pc ?? cuz the good is stable in the console !
  45. Rycr
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I'll be honest here, I play RPG games for the story and characters, not the hardcore tactical mechanics. So if you want to read another review that's moaning about how they gutted the tactics system, look elsewhere.

    From a story/character perspective, this game is incredible. It takes the epic story of Dragon Age Origins and the interesting and multifaceted characters from Dragon Age II    I'll be honest here, I play RPG games for the story and characters, not the hardcore tactical mechanics. So if you want to read another review that's moaning about how they gutted the tactics system, look elsewhere.

    From a story/character perspective, this game is incredible. It takes the epic story of Dragon Age Origins and the interesting and multifaceted characters from Dragon Age II (the characters being one of the few things that the sequel actually did right) and combines them to great effect. Even more so than other games with a similar story formula, you really feel like your character is just some ordinary person thrust into greatness, whether it's wanted or not.

    As for the gameplay, well, like I said, they gutted the tactical system so people who REALLY enjoyed setting up party member tactics are probably disappointed (so disappointed, in fact, that most of them are ignoring all the things this game does right and giving a 0 score just because of that one thing). On the other hand, if that one aspect of DAO didn't appeal to you, then DAI does just about everything right. Combat is fluid, controls are responsive, and it's just plain fun.

    And then there's the graphics. Not the best, obviously, but then BioWare has NEVER been the best at graphics. They've actually got a pretty horrible track record in that department, stretching all the way back to even before the first Mass Effect. That said, the graphics in this game are definitely a massive leap forward from their previous offerings.

    I'm glad they went with a more open-world design for this game. It definitely benefits from that, since they decided to go big when it came to area design. Just the Hinterlands area around Redcliffe is bigger than the entirety of DA II (and possibly most or all of DAO as well), and that's only a small fraction of the game world. And these massive areas aren't empty; they're filled with content to explore and enemies to fight.

    All in all, I'd say that the only downside of this game, at least from my perspective, is the obviously console-inspired menus. The interface is one of the many things that Origins did much better than Dragon Age II, but one of the only things that Inquisition didn't improve on.    … Expand
  46. xie323
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do these people even play the game? Or do they just want to see Bioware fail? They tried to fix a lot of the DA2 problems and contrast to the reb-blue-green travesty of an ending in ME3 this one is actually quite good.… Expand
  47. cypher753
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Brilliant, truly "AAA" and "next generation" game that has polish *and* the heart/writing of a classic bioware game.

    The hybrid of open world and strong story can be a little awkward sometimes- don't get bogged down in the sidequests and you won't be disappointed- just do them as you come across them and progress the main story whenever you can.
  48. Pecheckler
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    All these negative reviews are fake or from bots. Just read their stupid comments that don't detail any specifics about the game, and then see they only have one review history with recent account creation. Metacritic should be ashamed to let this happen.

    Truly grand RPG for PC. Graphics are best of any game to date. Voice acting is excellent. Combat is very fun, especially when    All these negative reviews are fake or from bots. Just read their stupid comments that don't detail any specifics about the game, and then see they only have one review history with recent account creation. Metacritic should be ashamed to let this happen.

    Truly grand RPG for PC. Graphics are best of any game to date. Voice acting is excellent. Combat is very fun, especially when favoring use of rogue stealth and evasion mechanics or warrior charge abilities. The free-roam exploration where you just happen to run into quests and the unexpected is not at all linear and reminiscent of Skyrim.

    The tactical combat so many prefer from Origins is present in all its glory, although there is a clear console-oriented simplicity to it, which may be a let-down for some. I prefer to only use tactical actions during boss fights or when being overwhelmed, so this doesn't bother me so much. However, the AI tactics you can configure for each character is very simplified, only a fraction of what was available in origins. I prefer the simplicity right now, but will probably reverse this stance when I go for a max difficulty second playthrough.

    Crafting is solid and well designed. Not too overwhelming that players would ignore it. The potion design, upgrade, and replenishment mechanic is well thought out when you consider how camps are established throughout the various areas.

    I had no intention of playing this game with a mouse and keyboard, and havn't tried it, but from all my gameplay with a controller I can't imagine that it is as good as with a controller. This doesn't really bother me though. For years i've favored the couch + controller over my desk + mouse/keyboard.

    I strongly recommend a high end graphics card with 3GB or more of memory to max out the game settings. Very memory intensive.

    Playing on PC with PS4 controller (xbox 360 controller emulation via DS4Windows). PC specs 3770k, 16GB ram, GTX 970.    … Expand
  49. leviamoth
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I am liking it so far. The world is pretty massive bigger than both dragon age origins and dragon age 2 combined. Not sure why people would complain about that. And some people calling it Single player mmo rpg wtf !! what are you people smoking ???? anyway i would give this game 9/10 because i played like 20 hours haven't meet any crash or bug yet. Its a solid game. Graphics looks amazing.I am liking it so far. The world is pretty massive bigger than both dragon age origins and dragon age 2 combined. Not sure why people would complain about that. And some people calling it Single player mmo rpg wtf !! what are you people smoking ???? anyway i would give this game 9/10 because i played like 20 hours haven't meet any crash or bug yet. Its a solid game. Graphics looks amazing. Load time is pretty good even though i am not using SSD. I think it was a good purchase. You guys should get it.… Expand
  50. okamimiyazaki
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I feel sorry for people who are bashing this game without even playing it or only playing half of the prologue (unless they are bashing it because of crashes/performance, which is understandable). They are missing out on a really, really nice game. While they're busy being miserable and hating on a game they haven't experienced, I will have a fun and immersive experience. The more I play,I feel sorry for people who are bashing this game without even playing it or only playing half of the prologue (unless they are bashing it because of crashes/performance, which is understandable). They are missing out on a really, really nice game. While they're busy being miserable and hating on a game they haven't experienced, I will have a fun and immersive experience. The more I play, the better it gets. What a HUGE world to explore; it's endless. Beautiful vistas, deep dungeons, secret treasures, beautiful armor (with crafting, naming, customization options), engaging dialogue, the list goes on. The controls are rather annoying but once you get used to them, the combat can also be really fun. Overall, as someone who thought this game was going to suck (until watching gameplay vids shortly before release), I am impressed.… Expand
  51. xxsnipperxx
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I truly enjoyed this game. This is probably due to the fact that I am older than 10. If you liked Dragon Age: Origins but disliked Dragon Age 2, this game will not disappoint. I will say, it's probably best to have either played through Origins and 2 or at least read through the synopsis online.
  52. Zararsiz
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    In my oppinion, the best dragon age ever, amazin effects and World, first class dialogues, thank you bioware for this beatiful sequel, the only things i dont like are the a little bit too much console like controls
  53. omnimuffin
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    An amazing game. Definitely better than DA2, roughly on par with the first. Massssive. Gigantic game. Visually beautiful. Writing is pretty damn rad, if I may say so myself.

    It's not without issues, though. There's some pop-in with respawning enemies, some minor fps issues, and the controls take a little bit to get used to. There are a lot of fluff quests, but the number of    An amazing game. Definitely better than DA2, roughly on par with the first. Massssive. Gigantic game. Visually beautiful. Writing is pretty damn rad, if I may say so myself.

    It's not without issues, though. There's some pop-in with respawning enemies, some minor fps issues, and the controls take a little bit to get used to. There are a lot of fluff quests, but the number of quests that aren't fluff is still.. most of them. The open world is a bit of a facade; the parts of the giant maps in which you actually do anything doesn't /really/ surpass DAO.

    Despite the issues, very much worth playing.    … Expand
  54. Seralei1
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    So I rarely write reviews, but the fact that there are so many negative reviews makes me write this.
    Anyone trying to compare this game to Skyrim is at the same level as when people compared Skyrim to Dark Souls.
    The controls are fine, it works great for PC. I played for a few hours and had no issues. The open worlds are massive. Some are smaller than others, but the first real place    So I rarely write reviews, but the fact that there are so many negative reviews makes me write this.
    Anyone trying to compare this game to Skyrim is at the same level as when people compared Skyrim to Dark Souls.
    The controls are fine, it works great for PC. I played for a few hours and had no issues.
    The open worlds are massive. Some are smaller than others, but the first real place you go to is actually quite huge.
    Anyone commenting on the story you should take with a grain of salt. Most professional reviews I saw said the game takes at least 80/90 hours to complete and that's with not having done everything... so that means people wrote a review based on a few hours of gameplay.
    I myself am currently only 3 hours into the game and just BARELY started your first actual Inquisition mission.
    I honestly believe the red reviews are Bioware and EA haters. The only thing I will say that is somewhat true is the game has the occasional stutter in a cutscene. But that was mentioned in professional reviews and if you are going to let that get in the way of your game... you have problems.

    Bioware has, so far anyone, made an incredible game that is VERY fun. I would say the 8.5 to 9.5 average reviews are accurate. Great job Bioware.    … Expand
  55. alanmacd
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Given the vast landscape, impressive graphics, compelling characters, fun game-play and beautiful soundtrack and voice acting, I was amazed at the number of user reviews that give this game a "zero" rating. So I started looking at the reviewers who gave their "0" (along with a few lines of text in the vein of "this sucks").

    Out of the tens of thousands of games that are out there, a    Given the vast landscape, impressive graphics, compelling characters, fun game-play and beautiful soundtrack and voice acting, I was amazed at the number of user reviews that give this game a "zero" rating. So I started looking at the reviewers who gave their "0" (along with a few lines of text in the vein of "this sucks").

    Out of the tens of thousands of games that are out there, a vast majority of these zero raters have rated exactly...one game. This one. That's it. And they decided this earns a zero. I don't know exactly what that means, but it seems curious, doesn't it?

    Full disclosure - this is my first rating too, but there was no other way to comment on what I was seeing!    … Expand
  56. greywarden_60
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This game is just awesome. Massive and complex story, amazing characters, a vast world to explore and that special ingredient that is present in all bioware games: The ability to induce strong emotions in the player.
  57. hunboy
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    So you have problems with the controls and you give 0 point? you have problem with the hair, you give 0 points? This is ridiculous at best. Why are the casual, 10 year old kids even playing this game? It is unclear for me.

    I agree, the game has some minor flews, but let's be realistic, it deserves at least 8.5 points for the immense amount of content alone, let alone for the Bioware    So you have problems with the controls and you give 0 point? you have problem with the hair, you give 0 points? This is ridiculous at best. Why are the casual, 10 year old kids even playing this game? It is unclear for me.

    I agree, the game has some minor flews, but let's be realistic, it deserves at least 8.5 points for the immense amount of content alone, let alone for the Bioware level storytelling. My final verdict is around 9.-9,5 but I give 10 to somewhat even the score.    … Expand
  58. apoe
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    + Graphics are gorgeous at max settings.
    + Great voice acting (for main characters), music, ambient sound.
    + Environments are varied, refreshing to go from a snowy area in the mountains to a grassy zone, etc. + Fun combat minus horrible autoattack controls that take time to get used to. + Character creator is very detailed. - Non-cutscene dialogue with sidequest NPCs is dull. No    + Graphics are gorgeous at max settings.
    + Great voice acting (for main characters), music, ambient sound.
    + Environments are varied, refreshing to go from a snowy area in the mountains to a grassy zone, etc.
    + Fun combat minus horrible autoattack controls that take time to get used to.
    + Character creator is very detailed.

    - Non-cutscene dialogue with sidequest NPCs is dull. No camera angle changes. Your character just stands there and speaks to the NPC at the default camera angle. Can't see facial animations or anything like that.
    - FETCH QUESTS. "Go here and collect X ram meat." "Go here and unlock camp." "Go here and discover landmark." "Go here and collect shard." You get the idea... I would have preferred DA: Origin's style of a more directed experience. Yes, it's an open world game, but open world doesn't mean you need repetitive MMO-style fetch quests (for example, look at TES or Fallout: New Vegas).
    - Attack system requires holding down R or left-click. You will find yourself constantly accidentally attacking when you meant to left-click on something. Dumb change, more suitable for a hack n slash game. Picking up loot requires walking next to the loot first, before you are allowed to right-click and collect it.
    - Tactical view is too zoomed in. Clunker than DA:O's.    … Expand
  59. drizzti90
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    As someone who played both the first two games I believe I am entitled to an honest opinion on this game...for starters, playing with a gamepad is a must in this one- the U.I. is simply designed for it (and it works very very well). Although the gamepad is basically a must at this point, it works so well that I cannot lower my score based simply upon that fact. Graphics in this game areAs someone who played both the first two games I believe I am entitled to an honest opinion on this game...for starters, playing with a gamepad is a must in this one- the U.I. is simply designed for it (and it works very very well). Although the gamepad is basically a must at this point, it works so well that I cannot lower my score based simply upon that fact. Graphics in this game are beautiful, and even though I don't have mantle the game has been running near perfect since launch. Only bug i've encountered so far is the NPC's voice volume dropping sharply during conversations. Combat in this game is very fun--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and I am loving that tactical cam.… Expand
  60. jeremy_perrow
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    AMAZING title! Epic in scope with characters and story. The people complaining are butthurt PC fanboys that want another rehashed Origins. If you love RPG games, buy this.
  61. ricesautes
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    DA:O was one of my favorite games of all time (scored a 10 here) and DA2 was a huge let-down (scored a 3 here). I'm only 5 hours in, so this is mostly a placeholder score, but it's returned more to DA:O in terms of scope, immersion and characters.

    Running on an i7 with a 1-year old graphic card, everything looks great, and I don't have any graphics complaints. I haven't experienced any    DA:O was one of my favorite games of all time (scored a 10 here) and DA2 was a huge let-down (scored a 3 here). I'm only 5 hours in, so this is mostly a placeholder score, but it's returned more to DA:O in terms of scope, immersion and characters.

    Running on an i7 with a 1-year old graphic card, everything looks great, and I don't have any graphics complaints. I haven't experienced any crashes (yet), but I'd take a point off for very slow loadtimes on nearly every screen. Skyrim and similar games load in about 5-10 seconds on my rig, whereas DAI is taking a minimum of 30 seconds and once took about 3 minutes, to the point I thought the game had crashed.

    Camera and controls are a bit wonky, but not as bad as other ports I've played.

    The characters were better than I was expecting coming out of DA2.

    Will update this up or down as I progress, but wanted to plant a flag that personal experience isn't as buggy/crashy as other reviews are indicating.    … Expand
  62. philosophorse
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I didn't play this game yet but I will not allow anyone to threaten the lands of Thedas. The beauty of Val Royeux will not be insulted nor harrassed in this manner.
  63. Kris_d
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I'll rate this game a ten, to counter all the nonsense thta's been written here. I really used to believe in user reviews. A lot more than in the professional reviews, but since the past year or two years i changed my opinion. Every game that's been released under a big company like EA, Activision or Ubisoft get tons of negative reviews. Just because these companies are "the devil". II'll rate this game a ten, to counter all the nonsense thta's been written here. I really used to believe in user reviews. A lot more than in the professional reviews, but since the past year or two years i changed my opinion. Every game that's been released under a big company like EA, Activision or Ubisoft get tons of negative reviews. Just because these companies are "the devil". I knew that when i was going to open the reviews, this game would get loads of BS 0/10 reviews. Perhaps 10% of these reviews actually give arguments, but even then a 0/10 is way exaggerated. I loved DA:O, finished that and the expansion several times. I kinda liked DA2, but it did have it flaws and it certainly was a fast cash grab. Still, it did have some positive points. But now DA:I makes up a lot. I understand the criticism for the consolized UI and such, but giving it a 0/10 is just stupid. today is the last day i will ever take user reviews into account when buying a game. They really used to be a lot more reliable than the professional reviews, but nowadays there are just too many idiots here. Not saying this game is perfect or doesn't deserve criticism, but ffs put some effort in your reviews and actually give arguments and a realistic score.… Expand
  64. MattC
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    As usual MC has devolved into a gripe fest, so I have to give it a 10 to balance all the 0's...Really guys? After one day you give it a 0 as in completely unplayable? DA2 was crap and deserved a 4.6, but this game while it does have some shortcomings is NOT a 5.6 so gimme a break, if you're all hardcore and butthurt about these new streamlined rpgs go install Baulders Gate or one of theAs usual MC has devolved into a gripe fest, so I have to give it a 10 to balance all the 0's...Really guys? After one day you give it a 0 as in completely unplayable? DA2 was crap and deserved a 4.6, but this game while it does have some shortcomings is NOT a 5.6 so gimme a break, if you're all hardcore and butthurt about these new streamlined rpgs go install Baulders Gate or one of the newer old school style rpgs that came out this year. This game is at the very least a 7. Yes there are some issues with animations and the combat has taken a step back imo not to mention it's light on some of the rpg elements. However the setting is beautiful and the sheer amount of content is staggering. Many of the quests are standard rpg/mmo kill these and gather that type, but the world feels alive and that your actions have impact. Very few games can accomplish this task. Personally this is a giant step in the right direction for Bioware after the disaster that was DA:2...Although I have a feeling Witcher 3 will put this game to shame.… Expand
  65. Merrill4Ever
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    The general consensus was that Dragon Age 2 was the ultimate RPG experience to date, PC gamer crowned it the RPG of the decade. With such high expectations most developers would be afraid to even attempt expanding on such greatness, Bioware not only attempted, they succeed.

    The return to Thedas as the Inquisitor is spectacular! With an engrossing story and environment which    The general consensus was that Dragon Age 2 was the ultimate RPG experience to date, PC gamer crowned it the RPG of the decade. With such high expectations most developers would be afraid to even attempt expanding on such greatness, Bioware not only attempted, they succeed.

    The return to Thedas as the Inquisitor is spectacular! With an engrossing story and environment which seamlessly fits with the action packed gameplay, you once again think like a general and fight like a spartan. Again Bioware delivers a deep and complicated cast who truly become more actual friends than mere characters in a story. A prime example of this is the enigmatic Iron Bull voiced by acting virtuoso Freddie Prinze Jr, who reunites with Bioware after voicing Mass Effect 3's breakout star James Vega.

    Dragon Age 3 must be played to be truly believed. It is sad to see so many homophoibic trolls downrating this brilliant game. Don't be dissuaded by their hate and negativity, this is one purchase you won't regret!    … Expand
  66. Anastasi
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Awesome rpg, tons of staff and great large world. Interesting story and heroes. Lot's of hard fights. Haha first dragon would one-shot your party. Nice graphics and music. You can really feel atmosphere of this world. Lots of quests and good jokes. Haters gonna hate.
  67. Star_Wars
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This rating system is getting ridiculous. Also the whining and b*tching about Denuvo is only from the pirates. There are NO performance issues because of this. If the game has performance issues it is your own gaming system that is failing.
  68. PresCthulhu
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Last update after completing the game (and a major patch):

    Pros: - the writing is amazing - the environment looks great - the voice acting is extremely good - action looks and feels great - great atmosphere - plethora of interesting characters - multiple romance options - dumbed-down yet interesting character customization - really nice recurring things and imported key choices    Last update after completing the game (and a major patch):

    Pros:
    - the writing is amazing
    - the environment looks great
    - the voice acting is extremely good
    - action looks and feels great
    - great atmosphere
    - plethora of interesting characters
    - multiple romance options
    - dumbed-down yet interesting character customization
    - really nice recurring things and imported key choices from the previous games
    - sense of greatness
    - it has 100+ hours of content (with a single playthrough)
    - multiplayer is kind of simplistic, but oddly addictive
    - the world reflects to your choices (including your character pick)

    Cons:
    - some small polish is missing (small things like followers disappear after mounting and some odd animations)
    - HORRIBLE PC controls
    - tactical view is useless
    - the hair texture looks like something from 10 years ago
    - the armors look great, but they lack variety
    - STUPID fetch quests (although they are optional)
    - I personally disliked the war table mechanics (at least the way it was implemented)

    Overall I think the game is a very nice one. It is a really nice comeback, well done.    … Expand
  69. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me fascino esta entrega de la saga Dragon Age, considero que tiene el mejor protagonista, los mapas son muy hermosos, tiene un gran contenido secundario, y la historia... que puedo decir de lo maravilloso que es, es muy épico tener que formar la Inquisition, y la cantidad de decisiones importantes que ocurre a lo largo del juego. La única queja es la misión final, que me pareció muy corto, pero lo salva mucho la expansión del "Intruso".
    Quiero ya mismo Dragon Age 4.    … Expand
  70. andrey1990
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    Too many boring side quest and not a strong ,main story - that was bad. But despite i liked combat system, graphic and beautiful open world. Role playing is good enough too. So without criticism this is quite good game
  71. droogish
    Feb 22, 2018
    9
    It took me 10 hours or so for me to 'click' that this is not a tactical RPG like DAO. This is an an action RPG set in the same universe. A completely different type of game. If you're looking for a DAO3 - this isn't it.

    However - I have to say I've ended up really enjoying DAI after some initial doubts. It reminds me of Skyrim at times. I care about the characters and storyline; game    It took me 10 hours or so for me to 'click' that this is not a tactical RPG like DAO. This is an an action RPG set in the same universe. A completely different type of game. If you're looking for a DAO3 - this isn't it.

    However - I have to say I've ended up really enjoying DAI after some initial doubts. It reminds me of Skyrim at times. I care about the characters and storyline; game mechanics are solid, and the graphics are pretty good too for my low-spec machine.    … Expand
  72. Quatoky
    Dec 11, 2018
    8
    Story - Good
    Gameplay - Normal
    Visual - Very Good
    Microtransactions - Yes (Only in multiplayer)
    Pointless open world - Yes
  73. Jubelum
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    After playing through the entire game, I felt compelled to come back here and change my negative review, I put a lot of time into the game when I made that review, but after finishing the game it's clear I did not put enough.

    Dragon Age: Inquisition is every bit as compelling as its predecessors, and perhaps even more so. Originally I couldn't stand the new combat scheme, I felt the    After playing through the entire game, I felt compelled to come back here and change my negative review, I put a lot of time into the game when I made that review, but after finishing the game it's clear I did not put enough.

    Dragon Age: Inquisition is every bit as compelling as its predecessors, and perhaps even more so. Originally I couldn't stand the new combat scheme, I felt the open world areas were overly large without much to do, and the characters weren't really grabbing me nor was the story. That all changed when I got further in. As you get more skills to play with combat becomes and exciting affair, I started over as a 2h sword warrior and immediately fell in love with all the combos and the feeling of raw power in my abilities. I didn't understand that there were skills you actually need to "hold down" like whirlwind or shield guard, and every class has access to a few.

    The crafting system is robust and you'll find yourself scouring merchants for rare schematics to really boost your offensive, defensive or magical power. This is a pretty important part of the game because it can take you some time before you find the right gear for your character. Truly you can craft marvels well beyond the power of what you find in the game. But herein lies the one real issue I had with the game, the power creep is real, and before long content will seem trivial, even on the highest difficulty settings. The first Dragon I fought was a real challenge, but after crafting specialized weapons and armor I found them to be a mere chore.

    The graphics are absolutely top notch, the open world is never repetitive and features no recycled terrain, every huge map has an astonishing level of detail and the world is full of story and lore. In terms of exploration no game has done this better, and everywhere you go you're presented with charming details and a myriad of side quests. For a long time I didn't think the game would ever end, and I didn't even buy any of the DLC.

    The characters, their private motivations and your interactions with them through the story line are of course where this game really shines. There are many tough choices to make, many familiar faces from previous games, and your interactions with them have the subtlest effect on how the story unfolds. Bioware has a record of creating compelling stories and characters, and this game is a shining example of what they can do.

    Reading over the negative reviews I get a sense people were unhappy with one or two aspects, sometimes because they were expecting something similar to what they came to know from previous games. Inquisition is a LOT different than the previous titles in many ways, but taken for itself it is a far superior experience than its predecessors. There are many details that made me fall in love with the game, one of the cool parts was the bard in the tavern who would sing songs about the current events in the story. I found myself stopping in just to listen for a moment. It was a minor part to me that stood out as such a wonderful touch, and the game is filled with little treasures such as these if you just stop once in awhile and let yourself appreciate them.    … Expand
  74. Karoli
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    I used to hate this game and I even uninstalled it the first time I tried it. I'm glad I gave it another shot because it is overall a very fun game (this is my third play through- back to back). The game is much better if you played DA Origin (don't be put off by the age of this game - it's the best game of the three) and DA 2 before, because you feel much more connected to the world andI used to hate this game and I even uninstalled it the first time I tried it. I'm glad I gave it another shot because it is overall a very fun game (this is my third play through- back to back). The game is much better if you played DA Origin (don't be put off by the age of this game - it's the best game of the three) and DA 2 before, because you feel much more connected to the world and its characters. In DA Inquisition, you just need to pick and choose what side quest you want to do (you don't have to do them all - it can become tedious after a while). The relationships are very good, but not as in depth as in DA Origin and some romance are better than others. As a female player, it's the first time I enjoyed playing as a male warrior (I made him an alpha-male Templar, addicted to lyrium!). But I also had a blast as a female rogue (one word : Cullen!)… Expand
  75. StoiaAlex
    Mar 30, 2019
    8
    Besides the idiotic voice acting of the protagonist, which I think is maybe the worst I have ever encountered in a good game, I had a surprising enjoyable experience.
    I don't know why I avoided this game for 5 years..I was not the biggest fan of the first one; I had a problem with the combat system, back then. Well...this one is a totally different soup; and worth my time.
  76. Panixxo00
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Adoro questo capitolo della saga, ancora lontano da origins ma degno di nota
  77. PurpPeopleEater
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Despite its flaws.. namely that it's too much of an MMO wannabee in some areas, I really enjoy this game.. the political intrigue, the story, the NPCs, the music, and the voice acting are all top notch. It's also a very pretty game.
  78. XBliss
    Feb 22, 2020
    8
    Good game with many content in it. Beautiful and variegated locations but most of the quests which you get by reading books or notes (in most cases) are boring. Very happy with integration of old characters of DA series.
    Very bad control which is't configured for PC.
  79. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    First Dragon Age game I ever played, and it was very fun :)
    Great visuals and mechanics, good written story :)
  80. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Overall this game was enjoyable. For context i played for about 70hrs (about 99% completion) on hard difficutly.
    The biggest downside for me is the rather bad and basic gameplay, mediocre interface and inventory system and the huge amount of busy work quests. The rpg elements (customization, skill tree, etc) were all right but could be much more extensive imo. Also the speed of looting    Overall this game was enjoyable. For context i played for about 70hrs (about 99% completion) on hard difficutly.
    The biggest downside for me is the rather bad and basic gameplay, mediocre interface and inventory system and the huge amount of busy work quests. The rpg elements (customization, skill tree, etc) were all right but could be much more extensive imo. Also the speed of looting and traversing could be sped up a little. I encountered sooo many bugs: clipping, engine breaking, stutter stepping, cutscene bugs ...
    There are 2 things that stand out and carry the show: Firstly the characters including your hero are memorable have a lot to say in virtually every situation and pretty well voice acted. And secondy the diverse enviroments filled with world building.
    I would never play this game again the core systems are busted and unbalanced but its worth one playthrough id say.    … Expand
  81. Tankirules
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Когда играешь в эту часть DA складывается ощущение что игру не доделали поскольку большинство локаций наполовину пустые, а боевая система сырая и даже если ты найдёшь или скрафтишь лучшую бронюоружие и изучишь большую часть доступных навыков то всё равно приходится закликивать врагов как будто ты вообще не прокачивался. Сюжет же очень хороший но его слишком мало и немалую его частьКогда играешь в эту часть DA складывается ощущение что игру не доделали поскольку большинство локаций наполовину пустые, а боевая система сырая и даже если ты найдёшь или скрафтишь лучшую бронюоружие и изучишь большую часть доступных навыков то всё равно приходится закликивать врагов как будто ты вообще не прокачивался. Сюжет же очень хороший но его слишком мало и немалую его часть распилили на DLC из за чего люди которые прошли игру без DLC не увидели концовку но за это надо сказать "спасибо" издателю но игра не настолько плоха как люди говорят но их можно понять ведь я тоже ждал куда большего. В конце концов остаётся ждать что в следующей части разработчики исправят хотя бы часть недостатков и не добавят новых что очень даже может случится ведь биовары уже не те что раньше !… Expand
  82. PaddysPub
    Aug 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved that game, just for getting back into this world after all these years. I played the game in 2020, during quarantine and finished it twice. Apart from a few bad side quests, i believe the game holds very well. All RPG elements are here, with character customization specifically providing some very good ideas i still haven't seen in other games.
    The Dlc were very good, even though i felt annoyed to say the least by the fact that the real ending of the game is in dlc and not in the main game.
    It is a shame knowing what the developers were going for, but being forced to tone it down a notch or two because of EA.    … Expand
  83. Longanjuices
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    It's an absolutely fantastic game, the best of BioWare and Dragon Age. Can't wait for the DA:D sequel.
  84. MadAdventurer
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    A good game, nice characters and races... but I will not forgive the fact that they eliminated the possibility of us romancing Varric over an extremely boring, lame and idiotic Bianca! It was better that they never revealed Bianca to us.
  85. nomaddc
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    It's an amazing Dragon Age entry. While it's not perfect in my opinion and may lack some of the freedom in character building Origins had, it makes up for it in other areas.

    Its semi open world structure reminds of Origins larger areas that we got to explore, but with much less linearity. The world is not leveled, meaning some areas may be extremely dangerous for you depending on your    It's an amazing Dragon Age entry. While it's not perfect in my opinion and may lack some of the freedom in character building Origins had, it makes up for it in other areas.

    Its semi open world structure reminds of Origins larger areas that we got to explore, but with much less linearity. The world is not leveled, meaning some areas may be extremely dangerous for you depending on your progress and sometimes it may be wise to simply come back later than try to press on. In my opinion this is the way go instead of skyrimesque leveled world where everything tries to keep on the player's level which oftentimes results in mediocre or below challenge (especially considering how hard it is to balance such scaling against different playstyles). The game areas are beautiful, have plenty of quests to do, items to collect, but you won't find DA2's overabundance of fetch quests.

    Crafting system is quite simple but nice - the power level of the items you create is determined by the materials you use, as well as various secondary stats and it's appearance. This system manages not only to make sense (to craft metal armor you need metal, obviously, leather for all the leather bits or cloth, depending on the schematic and design) but also provide you with lots of options when trying to make an armor set or a weapon for your specific needs. The only shortcoming of this system in my opinion is that if you don't like the look of the customizable armor (that on top of different crafting components supports various mods) you will be left with a limited amount of unique armors that are not as customizable and some of them can't be crafted. That said, there is a good amount of those and good variety. My only wish for this part of the game is to have more unique endgame armor sets that rival or even surpass crafted, because that would make getting those unique pieces oh so more special.

    Combat is very RPG like. It may be good or bad for you depending on what you are looking for. Party AI is competent, although I do miss the ability from Origins to set my own AI priorities in greater detail. That said AI does experience some issues with particular class subtrees, but it's not game breaking and chances are you will not notice it unless you try to play on nightmare difficulty without micro managing your party. That brings me to the next point - tactical mode is back and it's quite good. If you are into that kind of thing, you can totally use pause a lot to issue orders to the entirety of your party.

    Writing in my opinion is very good this time around and I thoroughly enjoyed the main story as well as companion and side quests. Dialogue trees are good, you have quite a bit of freedom in how you want to play your character.

    I'm purposefully omitting multiplayer from this review because in my opinion it's inconsequential to the game experience and should be viewed rather as a free spin off.

    I could keep going on about how much of an improvement Inquisition is over DA2, and how good it is on its own, but I want to cut this review short with just this recommendation: of you are an RPG fan or just enjoy a good story, pick this up and play.    … Expand
  86. BilboBaggins123
    Sep 21, 2016
    8
    i made this metacritic account for the sole purpose of trying to balance out these negative reviews. This isnt the best game ever, in my opinion DAO is better but its still a solid game and i dont think it deserves all this criticism.
  87. jaw1986baby
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    First, it is more open world which is nice but there are still plenty of in-game guides on advancing story lines so you don't completely wander.
    Second, it has a cast of supporting characters that are individual and developed. They don't seem cliche or overly similar to one another.
    Third, Bioware does very good work on story elements. Reading the codex entries and talking to people    First, it is more open world which is nice but there are still plenty of in-game guides on advancing story lines so you don't completely wander.
    Second, it has a cast of supporting characters that are individual and developed. They don't seem cliche or overly similar to one another.
    Third, Bioware does very good work on story elements. Reading the codex entries and talking to people through all conversation points and of course main story collectively are so vast it is mind boggling. Not to mention the voice work.
    Fourth, I do not have a comment on combat or crafting because I found no issues and I do not get an RPG to compare it to combat oriented games or games with very complex crafting elements (often strategy games are the best there).
    Fifth, my Leliana is back and that alone would have gotten me to pre-order. She may still be in love with my DAO Warden but that just makes it all the better IMHO.
    Sixth, it is not a flawless execution but I have been so generally happy with Bioware games that I see no problem in giving them slack on some minor shortcomings.
    Seventh, you really should play this game after playing DAO and DA2 I think you get more invested than trying to learn the whole world of DA in one installment.    … Expand
  88. Jaal
    Apr 12, 2017
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is good game, because the story is quite interesting and the quests are quite good. But there are too many collectible quests which are obviously used to write more game time in the description. They have many squad mates for you to choose three for your active squad. During my time playing this game I haven’t had bugs or crashes and also the performance was good.Dragon Age: Inquisition is good game, because the story is quite interesting and the quests are quite good. But there are too many collectible quests which are obviously used to write more game time in the description. They have many squad mates for you to choose three for your active squad. During my time playing this game I haven’t had bugs or crashes and also the performance was good. To play this game I highly recommend using a controller and not the keyboard.
    In conclusion: DA:I has a good story but to many filler quests and also the pc port isn’t perfect.    … Expand
  89. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Gameplay is really good. Open worlds feels empty after you finish missions. Graphics are amazing, dragons and other creatures look amazing. Story is fine but you don't get enough of inquisition theme.
  90. SilverOrlov
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    (+)
    The feeling of a strategist using the big map. Different tasks that can be felt in the regions and helps loot ingredients and tasks that can change World's political solutions. Very good system of maps and improvements of the Inquisition with its advisers and agents. Good design of the castle and the position of the heroes in it. Many houses, a garden and other improvements. This    (+)
    The feeling of a strategist using the big map. Different tasks that can be felt in the regions and helps loot ingredients and tasks that can change World's political solutions. Very good system of maps and improvements of the Inquisition with its advisers and agents. Good design of the castle and the position of the heroes in it. Many houses, a garden and other improvements. This place really makes you fell like a hero and important character in that World. And it's beautiful by itself(Despite the fact that sometimes it is tiresome to constantly run from point to point in order to do something and/or talk with someone). Well-designed dialogs(texts themselves, jokes) as usual for games of that studio.
    Very... very interesting DLC's, especially the second. But they both were very beautiful in picture and very interesting in storytelling.
    (-)
    Novels are useless. No, really - just some homosexual characters, and not really cute other options. Mimic in that game generally limps on both legs.
    Magic "cool-down" is too big. If you do not have the ability or artifact accelerating it-you get stuck in it.
    Movements during battle are slow and viscous, you move like a snail, and it wildly infuriates me, all the declared action for me is extinguished by the fact that you are banally unable to dodge from an enemy.
    VERY SLOW notifications of missions, achievements and "notes". Everything you do like ending quest, beating dragon or else - You'll know about it only after ~15 seconds.
    Armor Signs with minuses are a slop decision - never used in game because all declared pathetic "for the force will have to pay for something" trite killed on the vine the opposite element. For example, for +50 to mana -100 mana recovery. It's just dumb.
    Miserable stump of tactics and character's behavior. And scale of view. Even with that stump tactics characters ignore it, stupidly rushing into a frontal attack. Even archers and magicians.
    Is this an RPG game? ...because there is no any choice of characteristics during level-up.
    No indication of the attitude of the characters towards you. Everything you have - some cute pictures like Tarot cards... Guess what they mean.
    You can call it my nitpicking but the loading window is too fast and without a button to start, as long as it has some interesting information to read.
    Crafted inventory, merchant's and craft's menu are heavy ind uncomfortable(but the idea of ​​crafting system itself is good and give you free to realize any details of your armor or weapon).
    Fu**ing meta-phrases... Never in any game I didn't like this system, because very often these two or three words differ with what the hero says when you click on this words.
    Several times the game downloaded me right in the middle of the enemy re-spawn place. F**ck.
    Totally useless horses(they are slow, you can’t do any search or attack and get knocked down from the any first hit if you didn't throw expensive inquisition points on skill that only close that hole).
    A "Black store" as in the second part - dust in the eyes, nothing interesting to the level of how it is advertised by the gaming World. Marketing in its origin.
    The transfer of other characters to the active hero in group very slow and often buggy. Sometimes characters at all stood still during the battle... somewhere in another room. Oh yes! ...if you don't attack enemy it can make hundred circles around your group, because your group will not attack it. Oh yes! ...another thing with that system - enemy can make hundred circles around and in any block-post with your soldiers... even after you start to fight it. Genius work.
    One again about bugs - Every Dragon age game is full of it. And here you can find something like "Fire mark skill that doesn't respond for 3-4 times", "Agents that do not appear after using knowledge in dialogues", "Non-disappearing marks on the map after using them".
    What the hell with the reputation of the nobles in the Ball mission? And the same with approval or disapproval of your friends - The reaction time to time can be completely inadequately even in terms of game convention.
    An "Open World" with almost empty filling. A lot of grind, a lot of "bring-serve-go away" and only 2-3 missions with an interesting story.
    And the last and the most "tasty" - Dragon age is still a "game-bum". Kill the mini-boss, get weed and a pebble. A long quest with riddles has passed, get a third-rate belt with dubious characteristics. Killed a lot of enemies, passed a secret quest, well done ... get two or three of these gizmos. All games in this series do not motivate at all to search something or climb somewhere ...At all.
    .
    So in general I can say that this game has an incredibly beautiful picture, surroundings, music, an incredibly interesting plot and storytelling, dialogs and other information notes... and has incredibly miserable game-play and game-mechanics. And Despite all the disadvantages I still liked the game in general.    … Expand
  91. DamienArax
    May 8, 2020
    9
    Solid and interesting RPG game with an entertaining story, interesting characters, good gameplay, and very nice graphics and animations.
    There are minor technical flaws.
    Also, the simplification of the combat system with only 4 ability cells seemed to me an unjustified solution.
    But overall it's a solid good game.
  92. MeritCoba
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    Chased by things with long spidery legs and multiple eyes I stumble out of the fade right into the arms of Cassandra. Cassandra is a pretty short haired lassie with a French accent that I saw interrogating the beardless dwarf Varric in Dragon Age 2. I find myself her prisoner, but not for long because in a blink of the eye I am on my way back towards the rift I dropped out from. It was nowChased by things with long spidery legs and multiple eyes I stumble out of the fade right into the arms of Cassandra. Cassandra is a pretty short haired lassie with a French accent that I saw interrogating the beardless dwarf Varric in Dragon Age 2. I find myself her prisoner, but not for long because in a blink of the eye I am on my way back towards the rift I dropped out from. It was now a lot bigger as it is expanding and has become a huge hole in the sky where dangerous things spill out off.

    I am inflicted by a magic that affects rifts and Cassandra figures that I might try the magic on that big one in the sky. So she forces me up some mountain paths at sword point, where we fight demons that pop out of smaller rifts, pick up some companions and soldiers on the way to finally confront a big dude of a demon emerging from the big rift. A hefty battle occurs which I am bound to win, for this is just the introduction to the game. Or better: the preliminary introduction.

    When I wake I find myself in Haven and then and there the story starts for real. Bummer! The big hole isn't closed that easily, instead it is merely stabilized. Now it is up to me to figure out how to close it. And that is the hero quest. For the first part of the game that is. For even this is just the introduction.

    An odd hundred hours of gameplay later I think I can safely give an evaluation of the game.
    The game can be done in two ways. You either take the short route, which blows you through the main storyline in under thirty hours, or you take that long route, by exploring the expansive world of Ferelden.

    For this you are provided with cool looking war table where you, together with three advisers, plan the campaign of the Inquisition, an impromptu organization that Cassandra calls into being and you become the leader off. First unofficially, later officially. The game throws you a castle somewhat further into the story.

    The first area, the hinterlands, is expansive and kept me busy for quite some time, but it turned out there are at least nine more, varying from small to large, but non as huge as the first one. Each has a certain uniqueness to it. There is a blistering desert, a dark foreboding swamp, a rocky stormy coast(called aptly: the storm coast) and a snowy landscape.. It isn’t all unique, there are overlaps and sometimes certain things get repeated, but it nevertheless immersed me in a world and gave me lots to do: even just closing the smaller rifts is a massive undertaking. There are also attempts at variance, by introducing mini games like creating constellations by drawing lines between stars, which gives you access to special equipment.

    There are also the typical fedex games, where you have to collect things ad nauseum to the point that you start to scream in frustration because sometimes there seems to be no end to them, or the things are so hard to find or even worse: to get at, yes: to get at, because they are on places that are very difficult to reach.

    The music and sounds are very good and support the storyline and add to the mood.

    In all I found it a well done immersive game world.

    But…

    DA III has probably the most unimaginative story of the three DA games. It is basically DA I retold. There is a big evil that threatens the world, you have some kind of unique quality that allows you to deal with said evil and it is up to you to create an alliance out of the forces that are more concerned with their own selfish goals than with the obvious threat to the world.

    So it comes down to the way the story is being told: the narrative. And this is even worse. DA III has a flood of characters. So many that they bloat the narrative. Next to nine companions you also have three advisers with all of them having their own storyline and background. And because DA III also wants to wrap up some loose ends characters of the other games make an appearance as well: Flemeth, Morrigan and the hero from DA 2. And to compound the bloated narrative even more, they threw in a plethora of evil adversaries, allies and sideshows. Everything provided with a background story that remains skin-deep and never makes you care.

    But worst of all is the big evil adversary himself: Corypheus. Where a game should provide us with an evil that dominates the game and thwarts the hero’s plans every step of the way, we get a run of the mill baddie who lacks in background, personality and panache. His appearance might have been an attempt to make him terrifying, but in all scenes my twiggy elf remained unfazed by this wanna-be god. He isn’t scary, menacing or even impressive.

    All in all this is a game that will provide you with a lot of entertainment if you like a massive world with lots to do and see, but as a story it is unremarkable and will have no lasting impression due to the bland story, bloated narrative and unremarkable adversary.

    Perhaps a wise lesson can be learned: less is more.    … Expand
  93. LadyAsh
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    I don't get people giving this game 0 or even 5. I don't believe they've played this. Yes, the tactical mode/camera is awful, at least in PC. But if you don't use it the game is great. 35 hours so far and I'm hooked on DAI. Forget about tactical camera, unfortunately it doesn't work like in Dragon Age Origins. But the 'regular' (more action oriented) combat system is fine. People sayingI don't get people giving this game 0 or even 5. I don't believe they've played this. Yes, the tactical mode/camera is awful, at least in PC. But if you don't use it the game is great. 35 hours so far and I'm hooked on DAI. Forget about tactical camera, unfortunately it doesn't work like in Dragon Age Origins. But the 'regular' (more action oriented) combat system is fine. People saying enemies are easy must be joking. How about those demons and rogues appearing out of nowhere in Hinterlands, taking you by surprise? The writing in this game is really superior to DA II and even Origins. The characters are great. I was expecting to HATE Cassandra but I'm surprised with her and now she's my main tank. Just an example. The music is superb, the voice acting is nice, the customization is ok (not as detailed as in DAO but still there and really better than DA2). The combat system is not bad and the story got me hooked so far. The enemies are not easy at all. There are areas with easy enemies and areas you learn to avoid until you get good gear and are in this or that level. But the pleasure to kill them when you're prepared is great. If you like RPG I say: be careful with all the hate towards this game. Honestly most everything about the hate is NOT legit. I recommend watching some youtube videos and then who knows trying it yourself. I was thinking about not buying this game but fortunately I did. This and Alien Isolation are my favorite games this year.… Expand
  94. Penguinsburgh
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't normally write reviews but after seeing the overwhelming negative user reviews I figured I'd give my thoughts. Most people I see complaining are the people who claim the game is too much like an MMORPG. I really dont see the comparison myself the combat is sort of mmo ish but Im not sure about most people who bought this game but I didnt and dont buy dragon age games for their combat systems. Anyone who is a fan of these games usually buys them for their great story lines, interesting lore and characters. This game has a ton of content, probably on par with an elder scrolls game. The game is not seamlessly open world but rather has multiple massive maps so its not really that big of a deal. So many of the areas are very atmospheric and you get to visit such a wide variety of environments you never really get bored with the areas your in. There are a ton of very interesting and well written quest's in the game. For those who wrote negative reviews perhaps you are sitting there doing the requisition officer's quest's over and over? This game has several 'endless' questlines as I dont know what else to call them where you go out and do meaningless and dull quest's such as getting ram hides or getting herbs. I just skip all of these though none of them are required for you to progress and there are much more interesting quest's to do once you get past the hinterlands. Such as *Spoilers* getting involved in orlesian politics and 'the game', finding the lost grey wardens and the mystery to their disappearance, unflooding a town thats been flooded for years and is crawling with undead, choosing whether to side with the templars or mages( this decision changes your whole game), fighting dragons of course, and many more I'm about 30 hours in and dont think I'm halfway done yet.
    TL:DR
    Pros:
    Great environments and atmosphere
    Tons of interesting quest's and characters
    Very challenging on higher difficulties
    So much stuff that you can do, and the best part is you CHOOSE whether or not you want to do most of it
    Cons:
    I have it on PC so its buggy in places sometimes youll get stuck in a quest and have to reload
    I also had a problem with it crashing when I first got it but just updated all my drivers and it fixed it

    other than the bugs that you get from pretty much any video game nowadays the game is excellent    … Expand
  95. Nemyue
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    The best Dragon Age game.
    It's simply better in every aspect.
    The plot might not be as good as Origin but the dialogues and how it progresses are much better than previous games.
    This game does not deserve lower than 4 out 10.
    What is wrong with you grumpy old-timers?
    Time goes on games change.
  96. Exquis
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    While Dragon Age: Inquisition has a decent amount of flaws, I am more than pleased with my purchase and time spent playing through the story. Some parts are amazing and some not so much.

    Story-wise the ending was a disappointment, they built the final boss up as this really cool character, and he ended up feeling like unlucky Brian. But over-all, while some parts are quite cliched and    While Dragon Age: Inquisition has a decent amount of flaws, I am more than pleased with my purchase and time spent playing through the story. Some parts are amazing and some not so much.

    Story-wise the ending was a disappointment, they built the final boss up as this really cool character, and he ended up feeling like unlucky Brian. But over-all, while some parts are quite cliched and feel super cheesy (Journey to Skyhold) I quite enjoyed the story and how it spanned out. I enjoyed being this at first insignificant character that builds up a mighty inquisition in order to bright balance to Thedas. (On that note, I do hope they ask the leading inquisitor, capable of toppling dragons and closing rifts to gather less cheese and letters on dead corpses in the next title)

    My play through of this game is quite delayed and is thus on a title that has been patched multiple times, I feel as if many of the older reviews don't do good on the game due to being severely outdated in comparison to what the game is like now.

    I very rarely encountered any bugs or difficulties with playing the game, and the one or two times that i did all it took was a reload and woila.

    Some pro's and con's for those of simple minds like me:

    Pro's:
    -I actually enjoy the combat, the more fluent and action'y combat of D2/D3 appeal to me just as much as the slower more tactical combat of Origins. (Although tactical feels pretty bad in D3, characters don't do what you ask them to)

    -The scenery and graphics is absolutely stunning imo. Some of the places like the elven temples/dwarven old civilizations and burial grounds etc were so exciting to explore. The game looks amazing and feels amazing to traverse.

    -The story of the inquisitor, it feels like a journey and I quite enjoyed it.

    -Some of the sidemission for followers and other characters are extremely good. Solas, Blackwall, Varric etc all have very good backgrounds and I feel like they are explored excellently in this game.

    -I love the followers/inner circle. There are so many good characters in this game. (And some that i HATE but are still good-well made characters, ahem, vivianne, ahem.) Excellent voice acting and really good writing on behalf of most of the cast. Dorian my homie, I loved having you along with Sera for some nice friendly banter in my journeys.

    Con's:

    -Absolutely **** dreadful AI control of your party. AND the tactical camera/how the followers respond is horrendous. Half the time the followers will just be knee-jerking around doing absolutely nothing, and with how limited the controls are for the AI in Inquisition compared to Origins, it's no surprise that archers will walk into melee and stand there, tanks will walk around outside the fight etc etc. This is the one huge con that dropped this game from a 10 for me.

    -Too many absolutely pointless quests and things to do. I get it, there should be collection content etc. But when a very large portion of every map/zone is to just hunk around gathering things it kind of kills the immersion of being an Inquisitor. It's fine to reduce mindless collectionism content and drop the game time by 10 hours, 90 hours is still A LOT OF TIME.

    Overall it's absolutely a worthwhile title to play through, it's worth the money and it's worth the time. I just wish they would've paid a bit more attention to the technicalities of the followers and possibly more dialogue that altered the story.    … Expand
  97. Archulysses
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    Story - The game continues from the ending of Dragon age 2 and in here, you will be using a new protagonist called the Inquisitor which will be the leader of the independent group called the Inquisition in order to put order back in the southern part of Thedas and mainly to close the scar in the sky called the Breach. Overall, the game's storyline is as usual from a Bioware game, isStory - The game continues from the ending of Dragon age 2 and in here, you will be using a new protagonist called the Inquisitor which will be the leader of the independent group called the Inquisition in order to put order back in the southern part of Thedas and mainly to close the scar in the sky called the Breach. Overall, the game's storyline is as usual from a Bioware game, is awesome! The nice combination of political, emotional, war, loss, regret and many things has been put in perfect mix in the game. Add to that the new band of complicated and different new companions which in their own are all interesting in their own unique way. The main strenght of this game is the addition that one of your main characters in the game will make an appearance and you'll have an option to adjust their image. As well as you can put different world states which will change and impact your experience in the game. A score of 10/10 deserves this spot.

    Gameplay - The fighting mechanic of this game is a mixture of two previous games, which has a tactical view for those who prefer DAO and those real time action for those who preferes DA2. It is properly executed and is better than the previous two games but imo, it is pretty obvious that DA2's mechanic is better suited than the other one in this game. As to the missions, i am dissapointed that 80% of the whole gameplay is only for those optional quests or sidequest while the other percentage is only alloted to the main quests. It is very short if you ignore everything and did a speedrun, in addition, the sidequests and you recruiting individuals doesnt necessarili impact the game nor the story, it would only give you some better perks and also new services you wiil find in your base of operations. It is nice though that you can color and customize the characters armors though. A fair score of 7/10

    Graphics - As a game which was also released in the last gen consoles. It is one of those games which is significantly better in the next gen consoles in that regards it is prettier, better and more smooth. The environments are all pretty and have different feel in them like you have areas like a forest, then a snow covered land, a deset and other things like a stormy area or swampy places. Really, the environments are awesome. As to the character design however, in the design standpoint, i really liked all of their images, some are unrealistic while others look realistic. My main problem though is the cutscenes which sometimes have low framedrops and suddenly stutters for no reasons or gets delayed. Not really a big problem, but a problem nonetheless. A fair score of 8/10

    Music and Sound - The music like the previous games are all good, I really loved that cutscene when everyone sang and the ending theme in the credits. The overall music gave you that epic feel the game wants you to feel. As to the voice acting, it i top notched! I really like the different accents of the characters esp Cassandra, ow that sexy voice of her (my character romance)....Therefore, a score of 9/10

    Average score - 8.50

    The definitive GOTY of 2014 which recieved more than 100 awards and yeah, i really agree to this considering that there a re a lot of dissapointing titles that came out of 2014 and this was the one thing that didnt dissapoint. I loved how Bioware has listened to all criticism they recieved from DA2 and how they responded to it and made a better game. It is really better than DA2 by a mile wide but close to DAO for that best title in the series. I hope more improvements come from this epic series and more power to Bioware, the king of rpg games!    … Expand
  98. T-Babyboi
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    This game starts intense and continues to surprise in just the right ways,
    The ambient music and nature sounds keep this game relaxing and fun, especially the random conversations started by your companions.
    I hope long haul games like this continue being made, even with a busy life, id rather look forward to coming home to a game I'm investing into a long story, than to a game I know    This game starts intense and continues to surprise in just the right ways,
    The ambient music and nature sounds keep this game relaxing and fun, especially the random conversations started by your companions.
    I hope long haul games like this continue being made, even with a busy life, id rather look forward to coming home to a game I'm investing into a long story, than to a game I know is just a thrown together, over in two play sessions type.
    I see people say the combat is clunky and so on....its supposed to be that way, this is a strategy game, the stiffness actually adds a keep you on the edge the whole battle effect.
    Graphics are wonderful, the choices actually let you voice your distain for the war and fighting, gives you a real in game opinion and persona.....anything this game does wrong, it makes up for it in all the right ways.
    I can play this for 8 hours and still want to play even when I need to sleep, that's something I can not say for a lot of titles out now.
    I would say after getting to the end the game is still pretty good, just became a bit too political in a direct way....I think the game is still a solid 7 or 8.    … Expand
  99. kimie999
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Just my favourite RPG ever... A story rich, Romance, companions, fights, multiple choices: this game is perfect. Bioware made such game with ME and DA I can't wait for DA4
  100. ErenOzkum
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    graphics and gameplay is sick but story is not that good i think so my point is 9
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

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  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    90
    Best Dragon Age so far, hands down. Pity about the naff writing. [Issue#257, p.51]
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 22, 2015
    100
    The masters over at Bioware have done it again. This epic journey into the world of Thedas will steal more than 100 hours of your time, hours so full of superb gaming that you'll never forget them.
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 14, 2015
    80
    Despite numerous shortcomings, the new BioWare project is undoubtedly worth your attention. One of the best RPGs of 2014.
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