Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. HNTBOYS1
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    perfectly! This is my favorite game, special thanks for such an ambiguous character as Solas!The plot, characters, and world are amazing!
  2. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    It's a good RPG and a solid game, but hasn't enough charisma to hook the player. It lacks deeper mechanics and a better history.
    On the other hand is a beautiful game, with extensive landscapes, interesting characters, interesting "castle" ownership and funny combats.
  3. folmas
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    if you don't want to look for minuses, then it is a complete masterpiece. The dawn will come.
  4. 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.
  5. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed the game a lot, it adds some new aspects to the game, with more intense fights and cool animations. The story is the continuation of everything that happened in previous game, so its nice to see how it unfolds. Graphics are stunning and some characters are more likable than others. The boss fights are even more epic than before, and your main character really feel like a hero ofI enjoyed the game a lot, it adds some new aspects to the game, with more intense fights and cool animations. The story is the continuation of everything that happened in previous game, so its nice to see how it unfolds. Graphics are stunning and some characters are more likable than others. The boss fights are even more epic than before, and your main character really feel like a hero of some sort. Unfortunately I dont feel like there is many decisions or at least not as many impactful decisions to make, not many memorable moments aside from the epic fights and relationship with characters.… Expand
  6. Panilla
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    I love this game as much as DAO. I actually finished it when the Trespasser DLC came out and I think that DLC really completes the game, it really shouldn't have released without it. I also want to remind people that when the game released it was between the PS3 and PS4, so a lot of people were rightfully upset they couldn't finish the game. However, despite any logistic faults made byI love this game as much as DAO. I actually finished it when the Trespasser DLC came out and I think that DLC really completes the game, it really shouldn't have released without it. I also want to remind people that when the game released it was between the PS3 and PS4, so a lot of people were rightfully upset they couldn't finish the game. However, despite any logistic faults made by Bioware or EA, I absolutely love the characters, the story and the combat. Also, my review was longer, but there were issues posting it and I've read random words will keep reviews from posting.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  9. 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
  10. ErayTellezi
    Apr 27, 2022
    8
    Oyunun başında o kadar çok dandik yan görev ve ıvır zıvır toplama var ki bu vasatlık nedeniyle yaşadığım hayal kırıklığından dolayı oyunun dünyasına giremedim, ciddiye alamadım. Ana göreve odaklanarak gidince, bir iki yeni bölgeye geçince ve biraz da hangi yan görevlerin iyi hangilerinin çer çöp olduğunu çözmeye başlayınca oyun sarıyor. Ancak o baştaki dandiklik nedeniyle oyunun lore'unuOyunun başında o kadar çok dandik yan görev ve ıvır zıvır toplama var ki bu vasatlık nedeniyle yaşadığım hayal kırıklığından dolayı oyunun dünyasına giremedim, ciddiye alamadım. Ana göreve odaklanarak gidince, bir iki yeni bölgeye geçince ve biraz da hangi yan görevlerin iyi hangilerinin çer çöp olduğunu çözmeye başlayınca oyun sarıyor. Ancak o baştaki dandiklik nedeniyle oyunun lore'unu kaçırdım. Ki gördüğüm kadarıyla çoğu kişi o başlangıçta bırakmış, ben de düşünmedim değil.

    Aslında bu dandik görevler oyunun her yerinde var ama az çok tahmin ediyorsunuz artık hangisi iyi hangisi kötü. Başta bu kadar karışmasının nedeni ise haritada hepsinin aynı şekilde görünmesi. Oyun yapımcılarının bu oyundan sonra yan görev ve etkinlik imlecini ayırdıklarına yemin edebilirim.

    Oyunun atmosferi fena değil. Yıkık kaleler falan ilgi çekici.

    Engizitör olup insanları yargıladığımız, kaderlerine karar verdiğimiz bölümler güzeldi. Yanımıza aldığımız yoldaşlarımızın çoğunu yan görevler vasıtasıyla ediniyoruz. Bu iyi olmuş, hepsinin birbirlerinden farklı hikayeleri var. Oynamadığımız karakterlerin de bizimle beraber level atlamaları kullanışlı olmuş. Bu sayede istediğiniz strateji değiştirebiliyorsunuz. Yine skill puanlarını yeniden dağıtmak da çok kolay. Ejderhaların beni taktiğimi değiştirmeye ittiğini söylemeliyim.

    Ben bunun gibi tek ve dev açık dünya olmayıp da küçük küçük açık dünyalardan oluşan oyunları seviyorum. Farklı farklı coğrafyalarda geçiyor, güzel oluyor.

    Ben çoğu yan görevi yaptığım için pek hissetmedim ama sanırım ilerlemek, en azından uygun level'e ulaşmak için yan görev yapmak şart.

    Oyundaki silahlar, onları bulduğumuz yerler, bulmak için yaptığımız görev serileri tatmin edici sayılır. Zırh ve silah geliştirmeleri de fena değil.

    Neticede farklı karakterlerle ve seçimlerle tekrar tekrar oynanabilir bir oyun olmuş. Ben 60+ saat oynadım yetti. Aslında yetmedi: baş düşmanı yendik ama hikaye devam edecek belli ama baktım oyun çat diye bitti. Meğer geri kalan yerleri DLC olarak satıyorlarmış. Böyle yavşaklık olmaz. Ananı s*kim EA.    … Expand
  11. gotterpotter56
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Как по мне игра получилась хорошей! Сюжет, мир очень хорошо сделаны. Очень большой и интересный лор.
  12. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This game is definitely better than the second part, but not up to the first.

    I really liked the graphics at the time, a fascinating story. Some mechanics were infuriating, but the side quests were the most tiring - they are really terrible. But in general, the impressions are positive.
  13. 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
  14. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    Лучшая часть Драгон Эйдж с классной боёвкой и великолепным крафтом. Классные персонажи и хороший сюжет
  15. TheTrebuchet
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    I picked it up very late and it is my first review. I was pleasantly surprised and this game is definitely going to take place among the best rpgs I have played.
  16. ARSM
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    One of the most impressive RPGs, where you can decide what to do with the world and a lot of characters in it, so you can play a role you believe in and build yourself (unlike many modern RPGs, where your choices make no sense and never change serious things in the world).

    The main boss is just too weak and grind can make you way too strong. But the DLC fixes that issue, so we can    One of the most impressive RPGs, where you can decide what to do with the world and a lot of characters in it, so you can play a role you believe in and build yourself (unlike many modern RPGs, where your choices make no sense and never change serious things in the world).

    The main boss is just too weak and grind can make you way too strong. But the DLC fixes that issue, so we can explore ancient Elven ruins and fight better enemies.

    I've spent over 200 hours and played two times.    … Expand
  17. Kunray
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    The game makes you aware that you matter. It is extremely easy to fall in love with both the lore, your companions, your own character that has decent customization, and the beautiful graphics itself. 10/10
  18. WayTooBad
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    I keep revisiting this game for a compelte walkthrough every year. The writing and music is awesome, the graphics still hold even today. It's somewhat easy but It can be made challenging with nightmare mode and equal footing options turned on.
  19. Xerenis
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    After 120 hours in game I definitely agree that the world is bloated with collectibles , the side quests are forgettable and boring , but the main story is engaging and fun . The lore is deep and the characters are well developed .
    The best thing about the game are definitely the companions , top quality complex and intriguing
  20. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    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.
  21. acepwnz
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed playing the game. Nevertheless this game has some nerv grinding errors. Balancing, translation and graphics are pretty bad. Also there are a lot of quality of life improvements missing like hh
  22. Dom007
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    This game is far from bad. The story has its moments and the game was very enjoyable. The combat was mediocre however and some of the side content was a bit weak.
  23. Conski
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game I have enjoyed multiple times. The more I play, the more I notice the changes to the story and my agents as I chose different paths. The game is beautiful in design, looks and plays nice on decent hardware, from my experience anyway.
    Plenty to do to keep busy when wanting to take a break from the main story whether it be the side quests, inner circle    Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game I have enjoyed multiple times. The more I play, the more I notice the changes to the story and my agents as I chose different paths. The game is beautiful in design, looks and plays nice on decent hardware, from my experience anyway.
    Plenty to do to keep busy when wanting to take a break from the main story whether it be the side quests, inner circle quests or farming metals and plants to create potion, bombs, weapons and armour. The game is the second best in the series in my opinion and while not without its flaws, a truly enjoyable experience that I will continue to enjoy.    … Expand
  24. VigilanteOito
    Jan 27, 2021
    8
    O game ate que é legal, porem é meio repetitivo.
    Bioware não é la essas coisas.
  25. Vetto
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Спустя 6 лет после выхода я узнал об этой игре. Я понял на кого равнялся Ведьмак 3 и другие игры. Она колоссальна хороша, как для 2014-ого, так и для 2020-ого года. В этой игре несомненно есть минусы, но плюсы их затмевают. Сюжет меня поразил, графика не устарела до сих пор. Я советую купить её и поиграть.Спустя 6 лет после выхода я узнал об этой игре. Я понял на кого равнялся Ведьмак 3 и другие игры. Она колоссальна хороша, как для 2014-ого, так и для 2020-ого года. В этой игре несомненно есть минусы, но плюсы их затмевают. Сюжет меня поразил, графика не устарела до сих пор. Я советую купить её и поиграть.
  26. TudorPopescu
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Dragon Age: Origins was a masterpiece. Dragon Age II was different than Origins and it received a very poor reception because people wanted and expected Origins 2, but I still think it's a good game who deserves a chance. So, how about Dragon Age: Inquisition?

    The good news is that is that DA:I is a very good and fun game. The bad news is that it has ONE major flaw. It's a pretty big    Dragon Age: Origins was a masterpiece. Dragon Age II was different than Origins and it received a very poor reception because people wanted and expected Origins 2, but I still think it's a good game who deserves a chance. So, how about Dragon Age: Inquisition?

    The good news is that is that DA:I is a very good and fun game. The bad news is that it has ONE major flaw. It's a pretty big flaw, unfortunately, but I'll talk about that later. First, the good things. DA:I addresses the complaints DA:2 received about the geographical diversity. The maps are very varied in DA:I. Desert, grass fields, snow, storm islands, jungles, there's everything. The areas are huge and well-designed, it's obvious they put a lot of effort into them.

    The main story is great and has several twists. Plenty satisfying choices to make. No spoilers in this review, but there are some ways DA:I connects with the other two games and I absolutely loved that. It truly feels like a shared universe. There are also several moments in the story when you sit on a throne and you can cast a judgment and decide the fate of characters. A minor thing, but it adds flavor. It makes you feel like the leader of the Inquisition.

    I also love the new companions, interacting with them, learning more about them and doing their personal quests. I especially liked Cole, who is a unique character. The combat has been upgraded and it's fluid and satisfying. Class specializations actually feel like specializations and they change the feel of the combat. I played as a Knight Enchanter and I loved it, I felt very powerful.

    One new feature in DA:I that I didn't expect to like that much is armor customization. More specifically, dyeing your armor and changing the materials it's made from. I had a LOT of fun with that. I really wish more games had that. I also had fun customizing and crafting equipment for my companions. And there is a lot of variety in armors. More specifically, mage armor. I generally play as a mage and there wasn't a SINGLE cool robe in DA:O.. In DA:2 they finalyl added cool robes and in DA:i there are even more robes, and you can customize their appearance!

    I also liked customizing the appearance of the fortress. It's highly customizable. I played as an Elven Mage, so I decorated it with Dalish and Circle Tower themes. I also built a Mage tower, a garden and an infirmary. It's minor and mainly visual stuff, but it enriches the experience. It helps with the immersion into the world.

    Now let's talk about that one major flaw. Most side content is collect shards and kill enemies... There are only a few interesting side quests. And this is a trend I've sadly noticed in recent games. Those huge maps I was talking about feel kind of empty. The NPCs can feel lifeless and there isn't much interaction with them. It's unfortunate. This is the worst thing about this game. But the other areas are great. I still had a lot of fun playing this. It took me over 200 hours to do pretty much everything. Again, just like in the case of DA:2, I feel like the criticisms are way too harsh.

    Seriously, give Inquisition a chance.    … Expand
  27. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A great game in so many things... but the best part is, with no doubt, the story. Emotional and compelling. And great characters. And a glorious finale that will let you more than satisfied.
  28. 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.
  29. ErenOzkum
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    graphics and gameplay is sick but story is not that good i think so my point is 9
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. Panixxo00
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Adoro questo capitolo della saga, ancora lontano da origins ma degno di nota
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    First Dragon Age game I ever played, and it was very fun :)
    Great visuals and mechanics, good written story :)
  40. thinhmax2710
    Jan 8, 2017
    10
    It's been a long time since i last experienced such warm and humane, overall believable characters and their wonderful stories in the well-crafted, beautiful, magical world of Thedas.The relationships and the way they develop around you and the characters, the much improved combat along with a world historically rich, politically decorated themes and an grandeur, satisfying story arc willIt's been a long time since i last experienced such warm and humane, overall believable characters and their wonderful stories in the well-crafted, beautiful, magical world of Thedas.The relationships and the way they develop around you and the characters, the much improved combat along with a world historically rich, politically decorated themes and an grandeur, satisfying story arc will please not just hard-core RPG fans but also basically everyone interested in playing a good game for at least 65 hours.A simply landmark title.… Expand
  41. Andron_Rul_13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    i like DA and all.....good graphics, even now at the time of writing (2019), not all PR games can boast the same. Large locations, beautiful music, plot .... Passed all the parts with all the additions. For me, this series will always be the standard of quality
  42. 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.
  43. Daggerrim
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    One of the best RPG of all time. Even though there are some spots that could be improved just like any other game it's still a masterpiece unlike many try to say about Dragon Age Origins.
  44. 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
  45. Quatoky
    Dec 11, 2018
    8
    Story - Good
    Gameplay - Normal
    Visual - Very Good
    Microtransactions - Yes (Only in multiplayer)
    Pointless open world - Yes
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. EugeneRider
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    The negative reviews are haters, and people who didn't even buy the game.

    This game is marvelous. From graphics to plot, nothing to nitpick. This is what the traditional western RPGs look like. With enhanced 2014 graphics and engine. Every single aspect in this game makes the game whole and great. The art style is so exotic and beautiful that I appreciate the work from the art    The negative reviews are haters, and people who didn't even buy the game.

    This game is marvelous. From graphics to plot, nothing to nitpick.

    This is what the traditional western RPGs look like. With enhanced 2014 graphics and engine. Every single aspect in this game makes the game whole and great.

    The art style is so exotic and beautiful that I appreciate the work from the art team.

    To sum it up--beautiful, plot rich and a Dragon Age game we like and we want. It connects back to the Origins and walks through the whole DA universe. Amazing what a job well done Bioware.

    This is 100% a go-to game if you would like a traditional western RPG, and one would get you into the rich Dragon Age universe.

    The cons would be the side missions and multiplayer. MP is pointless, so do side missions. They are just some notes tipped with some to-dos for you to fulfill. Waste of time and don't help the story at all. This one Bioware can learn from CD Project Red, how they tackle side missions. MP, not much to say. It's one of those shareholder or publisher compromises made to the development team, even though they wouldn't want one in a RPG game. And yes, EA did it anyways.    … Expand
  54. albertpross
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    Very good game. Bioware clearly listened to feedback from DA2 and made some significant improvements. I liked it well enough to play through the whole game with every class and race and on every setting (not to say every class/race/difficulty combo). The mass negative reviews early on were an organized attempt to discredit the game and the (current) 5.9 user score is illegitimate. IVery good game. Bioware clearly listened to feedback from DA2 and made some significant improvements. I liked it well enough to play through the whole game with every class and race and on every setting (not to say every class/race/difficulty combo). The mass negative reviews early on were an organized attempt to discredit the game and the (current) 5.9 user score is illegitimate. I mean opinions will no doubt vary, but if you enjoy RPGs and aren't biased against Bioware because of some perceived slight, a fair score is above average. And if you don't like RPGs, quit playing RPGs.… Expand
  55. K1ller
    Aug 7, 2017
    9
    Well after I finished another game in Origins I was thinking what to play next. I really dislike DA2 but I remembered I bought Inqusition a year ago in a sale. So I decided to give it a try. 13 hours later I finished most of quests in Hinterlands an I am about to go to Orlais. The game is really good I have no idea why it has so low score.
    Graphic is superb, combat is fast and iteresting    Well after I finished another game in Origins I was thinking what to play next. I really dislike DA2 but I remembered I bought Inqusition a year ago in a sale. So I decided to give it a try. 13 hours later I finished most of quests in Hinterlands an I am about to go to Orlais. The game is really good I have no idea why it has so low score.
    Graphic is superb, combat is fast and iteresting (one of the bright momens in DA2 is combat and here it is even better). The story, so far, is immersive and even side quests are nicely done. Yes, there are a few fetch quests, but show me a game that does not have them, there are classical quests kill mages/templars/thieves in their hideouts, but next to this, you have quests to chart star constellations, craft specific items to help the Inquisition or find a key from undergroud dwarven city.
    The only thing I do not like is the tactical camera. But as it is an optional part of the game I simply do not use it. I have also never used the top view in DAO except for two riddles. The AI of my companions is also surprisingly good. Ranged characters stay in range, fighters tunt and go in for a close combat. Overall I am satisfied.    … Expand
  56. georgethegreat4
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    So. I got this when it came out, played 20 hours, then my life got busy and I wasn't impressed enough to finish. Picked it up again and played it straight through despite only playing 1-2 hours per night because I realized I was wrong. I saw the user reviews and was appalled at some of the things said of this game. The dialogue and the characters are diverse and appropriate for a gameSo. I got this when it came out, played 20 hours, then my life got busy and I wasn't impressed enough to finish. Picked it up again and played it straight through despite only playing 1-2 hours per night because I realized I was wrong. I saw the user reviews and was appalled at some of the things said of this game. The dialogue and the characters are diverse and appropriate for a game that deals with so many things like racism and addiction. Bioware should be applauded for that. Now, every character is not a super model, but should they be? No, you should be attracted to Solace for his intelligence and thoughtfulness, to Sera for her childishness and yet still amazing competence and simple wisdom. I could go on, but every character was unique and, if they had a pretty face or not, had a real personality. Further, They each interacted with the world and each other and the inquisitor in interesting ways.

    Now, I agree that the controls could be better, and the abilities were limited, but I mitigated that by learning to deal with it (Planescape: Torment, anyone?) which has it's own charm, anyway, and then by using lots of passive abilities. I looked for interesting combos and blah blah it's not important. Not a perfect game, particularly in the system aspects, and the GIGANTIC amount of collectibles, but its a direction I want to see them refine and improve and continue to GET RIGHT.

    And can I say, They surprised me with some things, and I was even mistrusting of mages because that's what Dragon Age teaches you to do with mage companions, and this is a feat I truly appreciate in well written video games.    … Expand
  57. hinter1
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    I'm glad negative reviews didn't stop me for playing the game. DA:I is beautiful and enjoyable.

    Graphics are a solid 11/10: immaculate, better than the majority of today's games. Perfect animation and artistic design in general. Fun combat system, especially if you play at nightmare difficulty. A lot of difficult enemies that give the opportunity for tactical planning. Great    I'm glad negative reviews didn't stop me for playing the game. DA:I is beautiful and enjoyable.

    Graphics are a solid 11/10: immaculate, better than the majority of today's games.
    Perfect animation and artistic design in general.
    Fun combat system, especially if you play at nightmare difficulty.
    A lot of difficult enemies that give the opportunity for tactical planning.
    Great character development system, (although a bit confusing).
    Probably the best looking armors, another solid 11 out if 10.
    Great written characters. Companions, enemies that feel absolutely real and engaging.
    Beautiful and huge world with uniquely designed areas (It's a shame they're not immediately connected to each other, that would make the game shine)
    Con: invasive HUD (contextual isn't enough) - doesn't give choice to fully customize and immerse yourself in the beautiful world the developers created.

    It definetly deserves more than one gameplays.    … Expand
  58. WWN
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DAI, my second favourite game after Fable3, It's beautiful, but needs a great computer for running, or improve your own one like I did, its story is well writting and each caracter have its own personality. Takes long hours to finish one game completely, around 170 hours.

    You can explore big (very big) locations, interact with many caracters and discover the history of Ferelden and ''Orleais''.

    Also we can ride a horse (or a lizard).    … Expand
  59. Draconis13
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    Why is the average user score so low? Because in modern AAA Gaming a game is supposed to hold your hand, and spoon feed everything you need to figure out the game.

    Dragon Age Inquisition does what Origins was meant to do, and goes back to the roots of CRPGs that BioWare revolutionized in the 1990s. Most people who don't like this game couldn't figure out how to get out of the    Why is the average user score so low? Because in modern AAA Gaming a game is supposed to hold your hand, and spoon feed everything you need to figure out the game.

    Dragon Age Inquisition does what Origins was meant to do, and goes back to the roots of CRPGs that BioWare revolutionized in the 1990s. Most people who don't like this game couldn't figure out how to get out of the Hinterlands, a massive, sprawling open-world area that introduces the game play and the plot. And the best part is, in terms of world development, it is the lamest part of the game. But it is merely an intro area, and there are 11 more like it, that all are loaded with beautiful lush environments perfectly textured on the amazing Frostbite 3 engine. You can explore every corner of Thedas, deserts, mountains, dungeons, caves, jungles, forests, river basins, coastal vistas, foothills, marshlands, etc. etc. etc.

    The insurmountable amount of side-content rivals Baldur's Gate 2, though it is not as high quality, it is much higher quality than many who think it is chock full of fetch-quests, which it is. But why rate a game based on the chores that aren't required to finish it? Should I write a negative review of Assassin's Creed 2 because of the achievement to collect all 100 of those flags? No, because you don't have to do it, it's optional content. The optional, open-world areas are loaded with awesome puzzle quests, treasure hunts and companion loyalty missions that are great fun.

    However this game takes the cake with its main quest. The best cast of companions I have encountered in a BioWare game since Baldur's Gate 2, and definitely the best villain I have encountered since Baldur's Gate 2 as well. Also, and this is the most important part to me, this is the best gameplay I've encountered in a BioWare game since... yes that's right, Baldur's Gate 2. This fantastic sequel was nothing if not the worthy spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate 2 that Dragon Age Origins was supposed to be. The gameplay comes damn close to being as good as Dungeons & Dragons on the infinite engine. It combines the tactical camera style and complicated levelling systems of Origins with the fast paced and immersive style of Dragon Age 2, and adds in many great new mechanics, like a crafting system that is likely the best I've ever seen in a video game.

    The main quest is loaded with top-notch writing, and an excellent decision tree, this game's story is akin to Witcher 2 in that certain missions are entirely different quests altogether, depending on what decisions you made in a previous quest. The quests are all generated with a fantastic environment design, ethereal atmosphere from an amazing soundtrack and well themed sound effects and visuals. This games story missions were as immersive as the ones in Mass Effect 1 and 2.

    Last but not least, the conclusion to this games' story at the end of Trespasser features jaw-dropping lore-exposition and a plot twist that gave me the same emotion feels as the ending to The Last of Us, and has me more than a little bit excited for Dragon Age 4.

    Pros:
    Graphics -11/10 (DAAAYUM) the best graphics of any RPG to this day, Andromeda might have richer textures but the environment design of it and any other RPG bows to Inquisition.
    Game play -10/10 Dragon Fights are as epic as they are in Baldur's Gate 2, no... they are even more epic.
    Story -10/10 -I regretted a decision so badly for the first time since the first Mass Effect game.
    Side content -9/10 -The only reason it's not as good as Baldur's Gate 2, but this is still the best RPG I have played in 14 years, and ranks among my 3 favorites of all time. BioWare has done it again.

    Cons:
    None but the blighted opinions of nitpicking A-holes who were sad that this game didn't hold their hand through it all, this game is a true, hardcore CRPG. Witcher 3 treats you like a 5 year old and guides you all the way through white orchard. Dragon Age Inquisition is a hardcore game that assumes you are smart enough to figure out how to get past the Hinterlands, which apparently was a bold assumption given all the people who can't figure it out. That's the only reason Witcher 3 has a higher userscore.    … Expand
  60. Soujirop
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Graphics: 10/10 I couldn't ask anything more about the graphics. The particle effects are spectacular, the animations, facial expressions, the weight feel of the clothing, the movement of the flags, the beautiful snow, the artistic direction. Everything has so much detail into it, and so well optimized.

    Gameplay: 9/10 it is really a delight to play the game. I was a bit frightned about    Graphics: 10/10 I couldn't ask anything more about the graphics. The particle effects are spectacular, the animations, facial expressions, the weight feel of the clothing, the movement of the flags, the beautiful snow, the artistic direction. Everything has so much detail into it, and so well optimized.

    Gameplay: 9/10 it is really a delight to play the game. I was a bit frightned about the controls as I have read in most reviews that PC controls suck, but then I got the game and found out it was the control system of TERA, which I love, so I understood perfectly how to use the keyboard/mouse setting and never felt weird or counterintiutive for me. Maybe those of you not familiarized with recent MMORPG should get a joystick, although aren't the controls almost equal to SWTOR? And I don't recall this rant about SWTOR controls, lol. About the replayability, the game is obviously very large (+80h for me), and as the previous DA titles, you will have to play it more than one time to get all the content. In fact, I had to play it twice to properly understand the details of the main story. There's also a lot of characters (9 party members), the wartable minigame in which you can do some interesting (and some not so much) quests, the decoration of the Inquisition's castle, dozens of mounts. In summary, so many secondary content! The world is HUGE, more than Skyrim (I would say like 50% bigger) but it is distributed in instanced areas (like Baldur's Gate and the previous DA), so it's not really an "open" world, although the different areas are indeed very open and veeery large, each one with its own set of little towns, castles, caves, etc. Everything is brilliantly crafted, and I really thank bioware for making the caves so diverse and not a copy-paste like DA2. My only issue with the gameplay was the tactical camera, which has 4 problems: first it wasn't really needed in hard difficulty, second it can't jump trough objects, I mean, it moves like a character so it will be stuck when encountering ie a rock, third you can not put it very far from the field so it doesn't help to get the "bigger picture", and fourth if some tall object, like a tree, stays between the battlefield and the camera, you won't be able to see trough it. They should have turned those "not important" objects invisible when you use the tactical camera. Another problem that I saw, not related to the camera, is on the skill's set. You can learn a lot of skills, but you can only have 8 skills at a time on the action bar, which is too limited, at least for a mage.

    Oh! The character creation and the multiplayer missions were perfect!

    Story: 9/10 the story is very good, although I personaly prefer DAO main story. This is because the villain does too little interventions to stay relevant throughout all the game. Although I understand that in 80h of content, it is difficult to make any character look prevalent unless you make him/her appear A LOT of times (in the end, it seems being too huge has its negative consequences too). The side quests are a different story though: the best of the saga, specially the party's quests. The party characters are so spectacularly well written, well dubbed, and have such a good facial expresions, that it is impossible not to get inmersed on their issues. This is actualy the only DA that I had problems selecting the characters that I wanted on my party since I could not chose among that brilliant cast. Some of them I hated at the beggining, but somehow I ended loving them just by speaking with them enough times. They felt so real! I also loved to see how the previous game actions were, sometimes subtly hinted, and sometimes greatly reflected, but just make sure you go to "dragon age keep" website to be able to import your previous game's content into Inquisition. The ending was fullfiling enough, although it leaves some details deliberately unadressed that are frying my brain right now, and will probably get very important in incoming DLCs.

    Overall, this was a very good experience, and the world reminded me so much of baldur's gate that I felt some nostalgia playing it, which made it all a bit more special. I totaly recommend this game.

    As for the "zero" or any other "bad or medium mark" review, guys you can go buy a personality lol, the "critic bioware" fashion already ended last year, upgrade yourselves. But cheers bioware, you have now not only a fanbase, but a haterbase also! Like Britney Spears! certainly a symbol of your success :)    … Expand
  61. TheSerenity
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    I was pretty shocked to see how negative these reviews are. It was not as good as Dragon Age Origins, but not deserving of such negative reviews.
    The graphics were really great, and being open world meant that you had more freedom to explore such an attractive environment. The combat was also improved on from Dragon Age 2, as there is more tactical accessibility which can make boss fights    I was pretty shocked to see how negative these reviews are. It was not as good as Dragon Age Origins, but not deserving of such negative reviews.
    The graphics were really great, and being open world meant that you had more freedom to explore such an attractive environment. The combat was also improved on from Dragon Age 2, as there is more tactical accessibility which can make boss fights and fights with dragons challenging and diverse. It also maintains its fun and exciting look as opposed to the dull look of Origins. Overall the combat is definitely a lot of fun.
    The characters are also a positive for me. There are many diverse party members who are all very unique and interesting. Character interaction is also accessible which is something I sorely missed in Dragon Age 2. The approval system is also great as it fits that all your party members are very different characters, and having your choices impact how your companions view you was a very welcome addition to the game. It was also a lot of fun seeing characters from previous Dragon Age games and seeing how things have changed for them and what they are currently doing.
    However, the storytelling is probably what lets this game down the most. The side quests are pointless, and it would have been good to have some more interesting side quests that are just more than a one off quest. I feel that as a result of the success of Skyrim, Dragon Age has tried to copy a lot of the elements of Skyrim which does not always fit in a game such as Dragon Age. There are times where the game drags on and really become tedious, which is a major reason why I only have one playthrough for this game.
    The main story also is not perfect, resorting to quite a few cliches and uninteresting subplots. And the final battle was very disappointing as there was nothing really to distinguish it from a regular boss battle. Maybe I have been spoilt from the previous two Dragon Age games having such epic conclusions, but Inquisition's conclusion really fell flat. The interaction post final battle was an aspect I loved in Origins and it was disappointing how limited it was in Inquisition.
    Overall this game had great characters and fun combat. But the story was really a let down. However, I still had a lot of fun with the game and would still recommend it to others.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. KillerGrape
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    I HAVE PLAYED THIS GAME ON PC AND PLAYSTATION 4, I HAVE MORE HOURS ON PC.

    From a fantastic story to a massive open world, this game ALMOST is exactly what I want out of a western RPG. Dragon Age: Inquisition boasts some of the best visuals in the roleplaying genre, right up there with Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Right when the game starts, you are introduced to a fantastic beautiful world    I HAVE PLAYED THIS GAME ON PC AND PLAYSTATION 4, I HAVE MORE HOURS ON PC.

    From a fantastic story to a massive open world, this game ALMOST is exactly what I want out of a western RPG.

    Dragon Age: Inquisition boasts some of the best visuals in the roleplaying genre, right up there with Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Right when the game starts, you are introduced to a fantastic beautiful world hand created by bioware's amazing art directors.

    Gameplay for me is where the game is very strong. The combat feels very refined, the open world has a lot of dangerous areas to explore and dungeons to delve into. Although the side quests can get very monotonous at times and very grindy, overall the world is full of very fun things to do. Along with all of this however is a very good perk tree and some really cool character leveling systems for a whole party, the inventory is also organized very well and the UI feels very good but the PC controls feel sluggish and just very clunky. Tactical view is back but the camera feels a bit to close to characters but it is still nice to see it return and overall tactical view is very good in outdoor areas.

    Story is really the most inconsistent part of this game and where it's really really good at some points, occasionally you won't feel as invested with the characters as much as Mass Effect and KOTOR. The story opens up incredibly however, putting you in the shoes of a person vilified by society for something that you did not do. Throughout the first part of the game, you are trying to build up the inquisition and trying to show groups like the Chantry, Mages and Templars how the inquisition can be trusted. Overall, the characters you meet such as Cassandra, Dorian, Varric and Solas are very memorable.

    I have always thought that the whole Dragon Age franchise has always kind of paled in comparison to Bioware's other masterpieces such as KOTOR 1 and Mass Effect 2.

    The Final Verdict is an 8/10
    + Combat feels refined and a major step up from Origins and 2
    + Most Characters are memorable
    + Fantastic Visuals
    + Good Roleplaying Mechanics
    + Good UI
    + Tactical View
    - Some Repetitive Quests
    - Reused Assets
    - Bad PC controls    … Expand
  64. MrsHjort
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    A great game all and all, nice graphic, good story (some stuff in EPIC), and unique characters. I just wish there was a bit more depth to it. The relationships with the other main characters feels shallow compared to other recent role playing games and you end up wishing fore more. Also, the secondary quests are a bit repetitive - go fetch quests and defeat those guys over there, it tendsA great game all and all, nice graphic, good story (some stuff in EPIC), and unique characters. I just wish there was a bit more depth to it. The relationships with the other main characters feels shallow compared to other recent role playing games and you end up wishing fore more. Also, the secondary quests are a bit repetitive - go fetch quests and defeat those guys over there, it tends to become a chore at times if you're a completionist, like I am. More could have been done to motivate the player to take quests on in terms of story content. Still a great game though, just not a "perfect" one. It could use more branching paths and complexity.… Expand
  65. Nipuni
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    This is my favourite game ever!! I can't wait for the sequel!! The characters and world building are incredible, it looks beautiful and it is really fun to play, I keep coming back to it and it's been three years, it just feels like home haha
  66. undecode
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG games I've ever played. I almost didn't play it due to the fact that it had a really low score, silly me... The story plus dialogues and characters give this game a really good feeling. Don't mind the low score reviews, all I read is "I want my old Dragon Age back!! give me DA:O back!". Well... the game is different, lot of years passed since they released DA:O, but theOne of the best RPG games I've ever played. I almost didn't play it due to the fact that it had a really low score, silly me... The story plus dialogues and characters give this game a really good feeling. Don't mind the low score reviews, all I read is "I want my old Dragon Age back!! give me DA:O back!". Well... the game is different, lot of years passed since they released DA:O, but the story follows a logical path, and all 3 games are connected by it. This game has a massive story if you're really into it.… Expand
  67. kiwijinxter
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    I won't compare this to Dragon Age 2 because that pales into comparison with Dragon Age: inquisition. That said, DA:I is better than Dragon Age: Origins in more ways than one. For one thing the characters in DA:I is even more interesting than that of DA:O, and the stories / banter / cutscenes are all great and makes me care for the characters. More importantly, the gameplay is dynamic.I won't compare this to Dragon Age 2 because that pales into comparison with Dragon Age: inquisition. That said, DA:I is better than Dragon Age: Origins in more ways than one. For one thing the characters in DA:I is even more interesting than that of DA:O, and the stories / banter / cutscenes are all great and makes me care for the characters. More importantly, the gameplay is dynamic.

    I personally much prefer a real-time battle than the tactical (paused) battles and it certainly does make the fights exciting (and crazy frantic at times i.e. Descent DLC) and fun. DA:I has this in spades, and battles always feel fun and fresh. Especially when going for the Elder Dragons when you've levelled up enough!

    There's a good choice of companion characters you can choose, and there are many to choose from, of different specialisations. I like the idea that ALL characters level up concurrently, so you can choose to swap characters ANY time in the game - therefore, allowing you to try different characters and their powers WITHOUT having to restart in order to play other characters. Overall this game is well built to allow you to play through once THOROUGHLY (easily 100+ hours of content), and with different characters as and when you wish. And closing those Fade rifts and getting rid of demons never gets tired.

    If I have to gripe at something, then perhaps sometimes the control scheme is a bit wonky. For example, when trying to close Fade Rifts, I sometimes can't see my cursor clearly, plus the chaos of battle doesn't really help. But that's such a minor gripe.

    This is a near perfect RPG experience, and to me, even better than Skyrim, which I've also spent 100+ hours on. I can't wait for Dragon Age 4 - if they can improve on it further!    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. marvs869
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    I played this as my first DA game absolutely knowing nothing and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations of nothing. The story is one of the more likable aspects in this game however controls for PC gaming is very difficult to remember over time. I loved the idea of having your own army and deciding the fates of your foes that gives you the feeling that YOU are the inquisitor. I hadI played this as my first DA game absolutely knowing nothing and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations of nothing. The story is one of the more likable aspects in this game however controls for PC gaming is very difficult to remember over time. I loved the idea of having your own army and deciding the fates of your foes that gives you the feeling that YOU are the inquisitor. I had hoped that characters would have been fleshed out more coming from previous Bioware games but it never detached me from the immersion.… Expand
  70. winter9987
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    I see a lot of negativity for this game I found it very enjoyable it wasn't the best story ever but the game play was fun. It has some great moment but can be tedious in exploration. It is far better than DA2 which was just a let down.
  71. Smula
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    I almost did not buy the game, because of all the negativity out there....
    But I have to say, I really like the game, it is so great and completly underrated!
    And I found it to be in many ways (not in all) bether than Origins.
  72. 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
  73. obaib
    Dec 7, 2016
    9
    Very good game, one of the best rpg with a lot of missions and interest story. Very good graphics and frame rate. Totally deserved best game 2014. I recomend it !
  74. nensen
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    What makes this game great are companions, game play, variety of weapons, classes, talents. Story is good but feel like too much pushed to be center of universe. It is bit worse than DA:O, it is faster and lost feel of turn-based strategy. Don't know why but i love this game anyway.
  75. roachtbp
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    I found this game to be a very worthy successor to Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II. I LOVED Dragon Age: Origins, and despite the criticisms of Dragon Age 2, I also truly loved Dragon Age II. I am a completionist who always plays on the nightmare difficulty setting, and I spent over 150 hours on a single playthrough in all 3 Dragon Age games (and I have completed all DLC for all 3I found this game to be a very worthy successor to Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II. I LOVED Dragon Age: Origins, and despite the criticisms of Dragon Age 2, I also truly loved Dragon Age II. I am a completionist who always plays on the nightmare difficulty setting, and I spent over 150 hours on a single playthrough in all 3 Dragon Age games (and I have completed all DLC for all 3 games).

    The graphics of Dragon Age: Inquisition are great. The companions are amazing - they are so well written written and there is so much great banter between the companions themselves and between the companion and the Inquisitor. There are many difficult choices that must be made that have dire consequences that greatly affect the world. The brought the ability to equip your companions back (Dragon Age 2 dropped this, and I was relieved to see that Dragon Age: Inquisition brought this back). The main story was great, with many surprising plot twists, and was also very inspiring at times (I truly felt like I was a hero saving the world a few times).

    But the switch to an open world game actually hurt the story - since I am a completionist, I would spend HOURS doing side quests (many of which can accurately be described as simple fetch quests) so that each awesome plot advancement of the main story would be divided by HOURS of gameplay (which did begin to feel tedious and meaningless at times), and this weakened the story a lot. I am not a huge fan of open-world games like Skyrim because those games always have very weak main story that isn't compelling. Dragon Age: Inquisition suffers from this. There is no compelling story arc pulling you through the game and inspiring you to continue (actually, the story arc is there, but it is broken up by hours of fetch quest, so the story doesn't feel very compelling and the story suffers a lot).

    And while I thought the companions of Dragon Age: Inquisition were great, I still had a stronger attachment to the companions of Dragon Age: Origins (and I even liked the Dragon Age 2 companions a bet better).

    Also, another negative for Dragon Age: Inquisition was that they made the tactical camera a secondary (and not very practical) way to play. I love the old Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Neverwinter Nights systems of pause and play tactical combat, where you use strategy and pause the game to issue commands. Unfortunately, Dragon Age: Inquisition went with a much simpler, faster paced, action combat system that requires waaaaaay less strategy. There is the option to use a tactical camera for more traditional pause and play combat, but it's controls are so bizarre and counter-intuitive that I rarely used it, and I believe the game was not meant to be played using the tactical camera (whereas a tactical camera was how both the preceding games were intended to be played). This was a huge disappointment and step backwards.

    All-in-all, despite the flaws and my disappointments mentioned above, I still found the good to outweigh the bad by a large margin and feel that this game was truly a masterpiece of RPG gaming. Thanks Bioware.    … Expand
  76. 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.
  77. TheMetacritiqer
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bioware rightfully made the best fantasy game only beat by Skyrim. The real draw of this game is Character customization, choices, and discovery. I always love creating a female character and this game doesn't disappoint in that respect unlike Fallout 4 for example. Inquisition still has the best dialogue system and the most decisions out of modern games. So the only competition in that respect is between well, previous Bioware titles and Telltale Games. However, most choices don't have a big enough impact. No matter who you choose, Templars or Mages, you'll still have to defend Haven from the forgettable villain. I understand that part is critical to the story but Bioware has given much more weight to choices in the Mass Effect series
    . But Skyhold really is a big improvement over the Normandy. The world is plenty big and the highlights visually are the houses in the Emerald Graves, the Eleven temple in the end, and the sand dunes of the Western Approach(beat Elder Scrolls to the punch). Due to the leveling and weapon damage system, enemies had to have large health bars to make the former mechanics work. There is no point in getting a better weapon if the Red Templars succumb to one or two hits. This makes encounters long and less fun. Dragons take so long to kill.
    Only at the end does the story get intriguing. This is mostly thanks to Morigan(who I kept thinking was the villain due to the reveal trailer) and the Elvin lore.Since that I was eager to make progress in the game, I skipped most of the cutscenes, dialogue, and books;something I usually don't do.It ended up cutting my playthrough in half(about 50 hours instead of the average 100+)
    In a world where Gods and magic exist, religion stills gets thing wrong. Something I only realized towards the end. Not that they were morally wrong(the chantry is clearly the old christian church and a lot of it draws inspiration from the real world) but that it's not certain who these gods were as Mythal turns out not to be an Elvin god but Morigan's Immortal human mother. And there isn't proof of the maker or the Old Gods existence. The only interesting part of Coryriphius (spelled wrong) was when he mentions that the thrones in the heavens were empty. That mystery definitely will be explained in future games.
    The end seems to point towards a Grey Warden civil war being a plot point for DAV. It really sucks that EA most likely took the real ending and released it as the Trespasser DLC only for current-gen. That will probably stop me from playing it as I played it on the 360 and will likely get a PS4.
    So the near future for Bioware is Andromeda. Something that is taking far too long to make. Is it going through development hell? Almost. Bioware is trying to make a far more ambitious game than Mass Effect 3. But here's the problem. This is in terms of content, not substance. Clearly the scale of this game is whats being built upon. And in my opinion thats a bad thing. Inquisition would have been significantly better in terms of story, pacing, and level design if Bioware didn't try to compete with the sheer size of Skyrim. Either way, I'm almost certain that Andromeda will be a great game:)    … Expand
  78. regis001
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    The game has its problems and it sometimes feels like a resource hunt but I have spent over 200 hours in this game and that was just on 1 playthrough. I have never played a fantasy RPG other than the Witcher in which I was so engrossed in the world and the characters. Mass Effect definitely did it better but it really feels like they tried to improve on the Dragon Age Origins formula whileThe game has its problems and it sometimes feels like a resource hunt but I have spent over 200 hours in this game and that was just on 1 playthrough. I have never played a fantasy RPG other than the Witcher in which I was so engrossed in the world and the characters. Mass Effect definitely did it better but it really feels like they tried to improve on the Dragon Age Origins formula while still making it feel fun and flashing to play.

    If you have time and the willingness to dive into an awesome and well-developed world then, please
    BUY THIS GAME.    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. 0dinvpole
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    This is literally one of the best open world RPG I've ever played. Great story from the BioWare, awesome graphics, much more better than the Witcher 3. See those negative reviews? Don't believe'em. Haters gonna hate!
  81. busmanjay
    Apr 10, 2016
    9
    I waited a year after it was given as a gift to plat DA:I. I have played DA 1 and 2. I am now 75 hours deep and this game is amazing. I will admit it is tough to get going and do yourself a favor and don't get stuck in the Hinterlands. But once you visit Haven a few times and start to open up the story the game takes off. The decisions you make have a impact on the game. THIS GAME MUST BEI waited a year after it was given as a gift to plat DA:I. I have played DA 1 and 2. I am now 75 hours deep and this game is amazing. I will admit it is tough to get going and do yourself a favor and don't get stuck in the Hinterlands. But once you visit Haven a few times and start to open up the story the game takes off. The decisions you make have a impact on the game. THIS GAME MUST BE PLAYED WITH A CONTROLLER. I have been PC gaming since 1984. The use of the controller turned me off at first but after getting used to it again the game starts to shine. All I play is PC RPGs and im a old time PC gamer. I would recommend this to anyone who likes RPGs GREAT GAME… Expand
  82. Nyarulathotep
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    This game got a incredible amount of hate that it didnt deserve. Read some of the reviews and people just went full retard complaining about things that doesnt make sense.
    I could not care less about Bioware. I played all three Dragon Age games and I have enjoyed all three pretty much equally.
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is no different. It's a real-time action rpg that is fun, has a    This game got a incredible amount of hate that it didnt deserve. Read some of the reviews and people just went full retard complaining about things that doesnt make sense.
    I could not care less about Bioware. I played all three Dragon Age games and I have enjoyed all three pretty much equally.
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is no different.

    It's a real-time action rpg that is fun, has a interesting plot, decent OST, beautiful visuals, great gameplay, open areas to explore, well written characters, plenty of sidequests to complete, and lenghty main story

    Character animations could have been done better, the multiplayer although fun has horrible matchmaking that they never bothered to fix, the game has several bugs and glitches, the skill system was downgraded, as well as the challenge too.

    Dragon Age: Inquisition is very different from Dragon Age Origins, but that doesnt mean the game is bad.
    Game series usually change with time, and Dragon Age is no different. Some people just doesnt seem to accept it. Believe me, the change in this case could have been A LOT worse.    … Expand
  83. missflesh
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    I still play this game every day since it's release. Just recently I started on my fifth play-thought and I still cannot get enough of it. Truly a masterpiece and one of the best games I've played! Keep up the wonderful work Bioware!

    I just wish there had been higher quality and a harder art director on the animation and skinning/rigging of the models. However, excellent writing and    I still play this game every day since it's release. Just recently I started on my fifth play-thought and I still cannot get enough of it. Truly a masterpiece and one of the best games I've played! Keep up the wonderful work Bioware!

    I just wish there had been higher quality and a harder art director on the animation and skinning/rigging of the models. However, excellent writing and voice acting makes up for poor art decisions.    … Expand
  84. TinoTrivino
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    I understand why some users give this Masterpiece a low rating. Its because people keep stuck in the Starting Area, and after a wonderful Prologue, people starting to get boring, and thinking the whole game is like that... but far from the truth.
    Happened to me, and i was very close to quit. But i give it a try and after i starting to reearch in forums etc, i realised you dont need to    I understand why some users give this Masterpiece a low rating. Its because people keep stuck in the Starting Area, and after a wonderful Prologue, people starting to get boring, and thinking the whole game is like that... but far from the truth.
    Happened to me, and i was very close to quit. But i give it a try and after i starting to reearch in forums etc, i realised you dont need to finish an Area for advancing, you keep coming back etc like in others, and once i starting to advancing.. Oh my god.. IT WAS A MOVIE!!!! And i only have THANK YOUS to Bioware, and thank you specially after the patch repair some bugs, this game was meant to be a MMRPG like swtor. They said 200 hours gameplay, well i played everything, for more than 400 hour. And now with the DLC it just awesome.
    I inmerse so much in this game that i started to loose reality and wished i would be there. Specially the romance is awesome.
    Why do i give it a 8 instead of 10, because of the ending, i hate cliffhangers. And because if i wouldnt research about the begining, i eventually would quit the game and dont bought it (i download game first to see if i like them and its not piracy unless you sell it)...
    So again, THANK YOU BIOWARE... and wating for Mass Effect Andromeda now :D
    Good game, really it made history, and that it looses withDark Sould 2 its a question of EA illness :p lol    … Expand
  85. Rational-Review
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    After a year of patiently waiting, I’ve purchased and played through all of the game content (160 hours). Now, I’m compelled, like the story’s Inquisition in some respect, to give this game some justice and constructive criticism it well deserves... and attempt to offset the negative “fan” rating from the idiotic haters and metacritique lowlifes.

    Concisely, this title reaches a new    After a year of patiently waiting, I’ve purchased and played through all of the game content (160 hours). Now, I’m compelled, like the story’s Inquisition in some respect, to give this game some justice and constructive criticism it well deserves... and attempt to offset the negative “fan” rating from the idiotic haters and metacritique lowlifes.

    Concisely, this title reaches a new level of technical marvel in some areas and demonstrates mediocre design in others. Its areas of polish are very distinct, giving me the impression the developers were very concerned with its target audience. That target is ambiguous to me, in that I'm not quite sure what the game strives to be. Its tactical camera mode and AI functionality leave a lot to be desired at times. There is still a lot of new merit it offers in its RPG systems, as I love crafting, character creation, and the beatiful world design. I spent hours just shaping the face of my Inquisitor, exploring the vast, rich zones, and appreciating how much complexity goes into it all.

    But let’s focus on the story because as it stands, its first predecessor established a very high precedent, and this title is still a bit shadowed by it. While it did have many enjoyable moments, I was still left feeling disappointed if I were to summarize it in a nutshell. The plot had its great moments, and I don’t feel like my time was wasted, as I always craved more codex entries and character backstory. But, nowadays, the story is the most important thing, and I just hope we can be faced with more immersion, more implications from our decisions, and some actual negative consequences in future titles to be called RPGs.

    Thank you Bioware.    … Expand
  86. Madrict
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Dragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it isDragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it is well worth it! Highly recommended!… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. kane148
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    I think that this game is great overall, but unfortunately suffers from some fairly significant flaws that make it less enjoyable than it otherwise could be. As usual Bioware has good plot and character writing, and from what I've seen I think they hit a sweet spot between introducing new characters and using characters from previous games. As tends to be the case, some characters wereI think that this game is great overall, but unfortunately suffers from some fairly significant flaws that make it less enjoyable than it otherwise could be. As usual Bioware has good plot and character writing, and from what I've seen I think they hit a sweet spot between introducing new characters and using characters from previous games. As tends to be the case, some characters were very interesting and loveable, while others were frankly annoying or kinda boring, but that could just be a matter of taste. I did feel that it fell a little flat though trying to balance the main character between the very open approach of Origins and the extremely restrictive approach of DA:II--you can choose the race, sex, appearance, and voice of your character, but it doesn't affect the story (even the intro sequence, as in Origins) in any significant way, and your character's background story is never developed and is pretty much irrelevant to the story. I very much liked the vast open-world approach, with its many different environments and visual themes, especially after DA:II forced us to play in the most confined, dull, copy-pasted environments ever. I also liked the introduction of armor/weapon crafting, which is great for players who like to tinker with that sort of thing and maximize their stats, while still being entirely optional, for players who don't want to bother. Likewise I enjoyed the customizable base, but felt that Bioware was pretty arbitrary with what it allowed you to customize: for example, you have over a dozen choices for curtains, window glass, beds, etc. but you cannot customize your casual attire, which is boring as hell, nor can you ever actually finish repairs on the castle--even once you're the most powerful person in the realm, apparently you can't get someone to fix holes in the wall or clean up debris completely. My major complaint for the game, and one that really bothered me throughout the game was the big changes to battle mechanics, UI & controls, and character's skills/attributes/tactics. First, unlike previous games you don't have an auto-attack, so you must hold down a button to continue to attack, which can make other tasks (like selecting enemies) difficult. You also must manually maneuver from enemy to enemy, and you can't 'lock on' to enemies as in previous games, so its often difficult to make sure you're attacking the right enemy, and if you're a melee fighter, positioning correctly can be a huge pain. There are also many changes to battle mechanics, such as the absence of healing spells and the introduction of barriers and guard for defense, lack of sustained abilities, non-regenerating health, etc. Most of these aren't necessarily bad, but they do take some getting used to. Second, and worst of all, is the UI, which was clearly designed with consoles, not PCs, in mind. The quest tracker blocks a significant portion of the screen, which is especially annoying given the huge beautiful environments. The action bar is limited to only 8 ability slots, which is incredibly frustrating as you will end up learning plenty of abilities that you won't be able to actually use, since they're not on the bar. Moreover, your companions can likewise only use abilities on their action bars, so they too are very restricted on what they can do. The tactical overhead view, which was a very helpful part of Origins and even DA:II is practically useless in this game: the camera is awful and companions don't like to actually do what they're told, and with so few abilities to choose from, your tactical options are very limited anyways. Lastly, the ability/attribute system is somewhat different than previous games, and not for the better in my opinion. Much like DA:II your skills are organized intro various 'trees' (more like webs) of talents, but unlike DA:II here some are for new abilities that you can use, while some are just stat increases (e.g. +1 to cunning, +25% armor penetration). Ultimately you'll end up choosing abilities that you won't ever use (because of the action bar limit) just to get to a stat increase. This is also due to the fact that, unlike previous games, you don't get additional attribute points when you level up to spend as you like, but only through spending your 1 point per level on the ability tree, or through gear. I was rather unhappy about this, especially before I had the means to make whatever gear I wanted, because it meant that my character was effectively only able to increase 2 stats. As a rogue, I got cunning and dexterity bonuses from the skill tree, but I had no option to put points into say constitution, so that I wouldn't be so squishy in melee. To me this seems like an unnecessary restriction of player choice & customization in an RPG. In the end, I would recommend this game, and I'm sure players new to the franchise would not feel many of the same frustrations that I did, but Inquisitions falls short of being truly spectacular due to some of these flaws.… Expand
  89. ShodanSpectre
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    A pretty good game. I've played DAO before trying this, but DAI got my attention much better.

    Pros: + excellent storyline. It really feels like you're carving your way from a thug who's about to be executed - to someone who shakes hands with emperors and tell them what to do + pretty good combat system. I mean, it's not realistic by any stretch of imagination, but it's pretty fun.    A pretty good game. I've played DAO before trying this, but DAI got my attention much better.

    Pros:
    + excellent storyline. It really feels like you're carving your way from a thug who's about to be executed - to someone who shakes hands with emperors and tell them what to do
    + pretty good combat system. I mean, it's not realistic by any stretch of imagination, but it's pretty fun. Tactics matter. Proper gear and enchancements matter. Quick reaction matters. Choosing companions and their tactical preferences matters.
    + Really beautiful graphics. It's not about the technology, I mean hello it's 2014. You can draw a very depressive scenery with cutting-edge graphics. But even with lower graphical settings - this game has beautiful.locations, characters, animation.
    + Locations are pretty goddamn big. Like really. They are limited by "invisible walls" eventually, but you don't feel them normally. DAO locations (even outdoor ones!) felt like a corridor quite often. DAI locations feel like an open-world game.
    + The game is pretty long, over 100 hours, even without exploring all the side quests, and secondary locations.
    + A proper party composition and tactics allows you to have ZERO health loss throughout all but the most intense fights (played on "hard").

    Cons:
    - Dialog choices are somewhat misleading... Same as with Mass Effect - save the game often. Chances are the next dialog will be important and you'll have to explore the tree before you get the character to say what YOU want him to say.
    - Quests on the world map are minimally rewarding and honestly kinda dumb. Like you send troops to save a city from extermination and get like 100 coins as reward - while one half-decent weapon costs 3'000 coins at your local armory. Hello Mass Effect again.
    - Not sure if it's a con, but - infinite arrows for archers...
    - Again - some might like it, but - no slow health regeneration when idle, and no healing magic (except for a few focus-powered spells - only for emergency use). Causes loooong home-runs to a camp for the sole purpose of replenishing HP. BUT - good tactics help with minimizing HP loss.    … Expand
  90. rubencristiano9
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Completely spoiler free review

    What a great game, I really did enjoy my time with it. A very interesting story that keeps you intrigued and wanting to come back to it when you're not playing it. Completed it in about 60 hours, with most side missions done in the first half of the game and none really touched with the second half due to being overleveled. So yes, game is a bit    Completely spoiler free review

    What a great game, I really did enjoy my time with it. A very interesting story that keeps you intrigued and wanting to come back to it when you're not playing it.

    Completed it in about 60 hours, with most side missions done in the first half of the game and none really touched with the second half due to being overleveled. So yes, game is a bit imbalanced in that part.

    Characters are unique and very well done with great voice acting.

    Economy is a fundamental part of any game in my mind and in terms of what you can buy and do with the money you acquire is astonishing, which gives you a reason to loot (and there is a lot in this game, I can say to you now, if you do not like looting I can practically guarantee this is not yur game)

    I had a lot of problems with it to run in cutscenes with frequents CTD (I had to play the game in a **** graphical setup for it not to crash) and believe me it wasn't because my hardware was getting stressed, not with a i7 2600K overclocked and a GTX 780 6GB of vram. Cutscenes tended to chop and lag, but when it got to gameplay wise it was fine. So can't really comment graphics wise due to not be playing at full settings, although I can comment about the hair I know that was rubbish it looked worst than straw no matter if you run that 'thing' at max or not nothing is saving that.

    Love the feeling of importance it gives you later on which I consider what it's all about in a progression based RPG.

    Combat is mmo type, I was a mage (which fitted also around the story, strongly recommended) and didn't mind holding down buttons to cast spells although I can see it would maybe be worse by being a warrior/tank type.

    They could of done more with the relevance of letting a character like you or not, even though you get it constantly on the bottom right of your screen e.g ''Cassandra disapproves'' , ''Vivienne slightly approves'' etc it doesn't really make any real changes to the game in any shape way or form, the only real thing it's really there for is for romancing someone, which, if you play as a heterosexual male I may add, you have a very limited number of people that'll be willing to romance you no matter if you get to their full approval or not! So major flaw there.

    But apart from those issues and the most of the side missions being very dull and genreic, I really enjoyed my time with the game and I consider that it's not getting the credit it should be getting for the game it is.    … Expand
  91. TheGatesofLogic
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    I don't give it a 9 on merit, but to give it what marginal boost i can. It's not DA:O, and it's not DA:2, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. After DA2 came out people complained about the accelerated rate of combat, and to a good extent they did change this. They kept the enhanced animation style of the second game (one very good thing that came out of 2) but slowed down the pace ofI don't give it a 9 on merit, but to give it what marginal boost i can. It's not DA:O, and it's not DA:2, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. After DA2 came out people complained about the accelerated rate of combat, and to a good extent they did change this. They kept the enhanced animation style of the second game (one very good thing that came out of 2) but slowed down the pace of fights just enough to make it feel reasonable, though still inferior to Origins for a couple of reasons.

    One thing I remember complaining about in both DA:O AND DA2 was the atrociously obvious and frequent reuse of full area resources and the confining spaces of all of the areas in the game, and BioWare definitely responded to that... by going way too far... or possibly not far enough? The open area system, while beautiful and not without a sense of deserved freedom, allowed BioWare to cut too many corners in world development. The "minor dialogue" system made the so much less personal, and the new minor quest system was atrocious. You meet no *characters* in minor quests, merely talking objects. The open area system would have worked perfectly had these not been issues.

    One side note on the areas in the game: I truly wish urban environments were more prominent in the game. It's just so much easier to pack character into a city than into a minor hamlet.

    Ability trees were *comparable* in STYLE to DA2 (IMO DA2's levelling system was the best) but I use comparable (a vague word on its own) loosely as Inquisition's system was far more constricting and far less intuitive. For example: in DA2 an early mage could focus on a different tree to have an entirely different skill set and use from another tree. In DA:I however only a single tree differed significantly from the rest. Furthermore BioWare tied passive abilities directly to skill points and relied on armor bonuses to balance any balancing mistakes they made in assigning points to abilities. That one made be a tiny bit upset, as I like to think that I should be in control of who my character becomes. Along that vein specializations were designed very poorly. When some are objectively better than others you know there is a problem. And all of your teammates had specs identical to the choices the specs the player could potentially have, making the inquisitor literally only a nice copy of one of the other characters that you probably won't bring along because you don't need them. Stupid.

    Combat was not as bad as some say, but it ended up worse than both DA:O and DA2 in many areas. The "Barrier & Guard" system worked okay but was not in the spirit of the games. I miss having to protect a healer and having a tank that could die if the healer died. That gameplay was thrown out the window by this system that I so loathe. Though strategy is far more important in Inquisition than it ever was in DA2, it had a far less sophisticated tactics system, which makes no sense. One simply could not control the entire team without resorting to using the horribly designed tactical camera to micromanage every character all the time, something a lot of casual players don't want to do.

    All that said it's still a GOOD game. Sure it's not the best of its time like Mass Effect 2 or Dragon Age: Origins and definitely not legendary like Knights of the Old Republic, but it should never be said that it was truly bad. It had issues, but so do many games, it really isn't so surprising. BioWare has just released 2 underwhelming games in a row, I expect (and hope) that they will take these things into consideration.    … Expand
  92. game_over
    Aug 20, 2015
    10
    This is a great crpg. Aside from the mediocre KBAM controls this game is very solid. You can easily burn 100 hours in your first play through and if you like this type of game you will be playing it more than once. Have fun
  93. Xibyth
    Jul 21, 2015
    9
    It's easy to get lost in Bioware titles, but this one brings a whole new meaning to the term.

    Environment: The semi-open (big maps) was an interesting concept to me, this meant a structured path to follow while still being free to roam a bit. I believe it was blown a bit out of proportion of how big these maps really are though. About double is what I expect would have truly given this    It's easy to get lost in Bioware titles, but this one brings a whole new meaning to the term.

    Environment: The semi-open (big maps) was an interesting concept to me, this meant a structured path to follow while still being free to roam a bit. I believe it was blown a bit out of proportion of how big these maps really are though. About double is what I expect would have truly given this description a real meaning, as not once did I actually have to search for something. That said the environments are beautiful and great eye candy to fill you screen time with.

    Gameplay: In these terms, I did not quite feel as engaged with the gameplay in Inquisition. While by no means dead boring, It isn't inherently exciting either, after about an hour or two of combat I felt myself yearning for more story. You roam the map for a bit, get a little side quest, run into a rift to close, complete and move on. Needless to say, closing a rift gate could have been a bit more involving than kill these, and press assigned key to close.

    Story: It's Dragon Age, full of history, characters, simultaneous plots, and stories intertwined. The demons are really the least interesting personalities, and they could have made them more charismatic. Otherwise, same old great plot.

    Content: Some say too much, but IMO the more the merrier. Some pieces did not fit as well as they should such as crafted, and mounts. But still full and rich.    … Expand
  94. Derf3L
    Jul 4, 2015
    8
    DA:I is a great game, that still is affected by some big flaws.

    I played this game few months after release, the patches had already fixed many problems. The graphics are gorgeous, the world is huge and the devs have polished every single details. I played the whole game to completion, clocked in around 100 hours, finishing basically everything. Played on nightmare, so the combat    DA:I is a great game, that still is affected by some big flaws.

    I played this game few months after release, the patches had already fixed many problems.
    The graphics are gorgeous, the world is huge and the devs have polished every single details.

    I played the whole game to completion, clocked in around 100 hours, finishing basically everything.
    Played on nightmare, so the combat was pretty fun. 90% of times in tactical camera.

    In short: this game is huge but lacks of depth. I started getting bored after around 50/60 hours. The main story is not that great and the side quests are not that special. The main problem is that everything is not so merged. I had this feeling of not continuity, where I was exploring places totally disconnected from the main story, but without a real goal. It's just exploration and it gets repetitive as every area has the same format (camps, rifts, etc.).

    I had hard times feeling part of a group: the mages, or the elves, I could never really immerge myself in the world they created.
    I can't give it a bad score, because as I said the game is huge and detailed and very good, but still it's not what I hoped.
    I guess you can't make a wonderful game like DA:O that easily and both the 2nd and the 3rd dragon age fail to be as good as the 1st was.    … Expand
  95. MenaBanana
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    Most of the people who have given this game a bad review are trying to judge an expansive RPG by barely playing it. In all honestly they want all games to be practically the same and over react if anything is slightly different. The RPG is highly endangered to this homogenization effect. For this reason Metacritic is not entirely the most reliant, because niches get attacked by the widerMost of the people who have given this game a bad review are trying to judge an expansive RPG by barely playing it. In all honestly they want all games to be practically the same and over react if anything is slightly different. The RPG is highly endangered to this homogenization effect. For this reason Metacritic is not entirely the most reliant, because niches get attacked by the wider audience. This is a niche game, don't doubt that for a second. Bioware willingly creating niche games shows they are not nearly as lost as people like to say. The real issue is that the genre RPG should be split into more than one genre, so that people don't buy a game expecting one type of experience and are shocked to find something else. If you liked Baldur's Gate than you will appreciate this game. If you are a general fan of old school style RPG's you know by know that developers try new things with each installment. That exploration and questing is the best part of the experience. That you can't fully grasp how exceptional these games are until you've played them for 50 hours, and even then you are just barely getting started. If you are the type of person who likes to play one game for months on end, than this is the game for you. If you would rather get something down in one setting, or jump into some quick matches than this game will not please you by any means. If you get bored easily and need something shiny and new to entertain you every day and are likely to have a tantrum if you don't get it, than this is not the game for you. It will not mix well with any semblance of a casual audience. It is not a game for the impatient, but for those who like to take the scenic route. Go for skyrim or call of duty if you are looking for a more easy pick up easy put down experience. Not knocking those games, just saying they have a different design to their core. This game is meant to be experienced over many, many hours. It is meant for you to get lost in the confusion, the experience, to seek answers and discover new things. It is massive, intense, beautiful, inspiring and thoroughly immersive. A great accomplishment for bioware as a whole.… Expand
  96. Dalethfc
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    A lot of the bad reviews are jokes really.
    Firstly, the game was PC then console. The Controls are fine as in the other versions. The Graphics aren't locked and I run fine at max settings 1920 x 1080
    Stone looks real and so does skin and leather and so on. Get a good card as stated. My gripe would be the odd CTD but each version has done that, that's just something that all games do,    A lot of the bad reviews are jokes really.
    Firstly, the game was PC then console. The Controls are fine as in the other versions. The Graphics aren't locked and I run fine at max settings 1920 x 1080
    Stone looks real and so does skin and leather and so on. Get a good card as stated.
    My gripe would be the odd CTD but each version has done that, that's just something that all games do, even Witcher. Though the research table, I just cant use it for some reason.
    I think some people want a DA:O type game, but that just cant happen in the story, DA2 was worse for bad re-use of areas, though I loved most of the game.
    DA:I is better and worse than DA:O Because it's Graphically brilliant and plays brilliantly with nice Dragon fights. You have your own Castle and Troops and so own. The down part is the romance isn't as good as DA:O but much better than DA2 as you only got kissed 3 times in that.
    Yes there could be improvements to Relationships, but all in all it's Brilliant.    … Expand
  97. DegenCutter
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    A superb game with a great cast of characters, Dragon Age Inquisition offers a fascinating world to explore with deep lore. The game offers a great deal of content to explore, some of which can be almost overwhelming if you try to do it all, but that's what subsequent play throughs are for!
  98. sefrabu
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    After reading some reviews of this game with 0-3 ranting I really don't understand what's wrong with the reviewers, especially when they admit they gave this game between twenty miuntes and two hours of their precious time. I can understand the rambling about uncomfortable controls on PC (which is very true), the virtual lack of any background story for the Inquisitor (which really hurts),After reading some reviews of this game with 0-3 ranting I really don't understand what's wrong with the reviewers, especially when they admit they gave this game between twenty miuntes and two hours of their precious time. I can understand the rambling about uncomfortable controls on PC (which is very true), the virtual lack of any background story for the Inquisitor (which really hurts), or the not-so-good tactical view (this hurts most), but these are hardly arguments to review this Dragon Age so low. The story is very good, the characters well written and interesting, the graphics and music outstanding, there is so much to do and see it's hard to grasp. After my first walkthrough (hard difficulty, around 60 hours) I could give it 9/10, and after spending some time on the hardest difficulty with my second walkthrough, the rating would go down to like 7/10, but come on, give me a game where you detect more serious than trivial flaws only after playing so long? My count of the total time spent with the game is now around 230 hours and I still haven't seen everything. I don't believe I devoted so much time to any game ever in my life, and I went through most of the most recognizable ones.… Expand
  99. dumbooo361
    Jun 2, 2015
    8
    The game is a bit overly large with tons of pointless side quests, but it runs relatively well, has a good story, with extremely well written characters, a given with bioware, the problems mostly come because its trying to spread over too much but in the era of overly short games this should be rewarded instead of punished.
  100. Chr0m3
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    Dragon Age Inquisition is another victim of an overly ambitious development team that promised more than it could offer. This could easily be due to the fact that the game was forced to conform to the hardware limitations of last gen consoles, a decision that has frustrated fans of many other games to no end. In spite of this, Dragon Age Inquisition is a fantastic RPG experience amidst theDragon Age Inquisition is another victim of an overly ambitious development team that promised more than it could offer. This could easily be due to the fact that the game was forced to conform to the hardware limitations of last gen consoles, a decision that has frustrated fans of many other games to no end. In spite of this, Dragon Age Inquisition is a fantastic RPG experience amidst the sea of disappointing titles to grace the gaming industry in 2014.

    The story is one of Bioware's weaker ones, though it is leaps and bounds beyond the atrocity that was Dragon Age 2. It was generally intriguing and provided fascinating snippets of lore that excited me, as a fan of the series's backstory and world. It does well in the aspect of conveying the sense that you are the leader of a world changing organisation, however it is poorly paced. The first 15 hours of the game blaze by at a lightning fast pace, only to have the plot slow to a crawl after reaching Skyhold, and without all of the side quests and companion quests, the game is rather short, and the ending is one of the most anticlimactic endings I have seen in a game for years. Even the final assault on the Citadel Beam in Mass Effect 3 was more intense, until the last 10 minutes of that game of course. Dragon Age Inquisition ends without much resolution to many of the problems the people of Thedas have faced for centuries. All it does is provide a slideshow detailing the outcome of the Mage-Templar war, which is unsatisfying to say the least. The story does provide several stand out moments, most notable the mission where you are sent to gain the help of the Rebel Mages, as well as several others that cannot be mentioned without spoiling the game.

    Despite all my criticisms of the main plot, the rest of the game is extremely well presented. The visuals look gorgeous, the new vast landscapes and environments to explore look like they've been lifted straight out of a medieval painting. Sound design and voice acting are excellent as well. The characters are humorous and well written, party banter is hilarious, especially with Dorian in the party. The numerous crafting and customization options really make you feel as though your character is truly your own, something which Dragon Age 2, and the Mass Effect series struggled to achieve. Combat is intense and frenetic, the sound of crackling spells and flying arrows coupled with brightly coloured damage numbers popping over the screen provides a satisfying combination that is both enjoyable and challenging.

    Dragons are one of the major selling points of the game. Their behaviour has been completely overhauled, not longer do they feel like one of many bosses sitting at the end of a long corridor, but their dynamic movement and interaction with the environment they live in truly brings them to life, and the fights themselves outdo any attempt to portray these massive scaled creatures in any other game(Yes Skyrim, I'm looking at you).

    Overall, Bioware failed to deliver on their promise of a truly dynamic world, much of the content showed off at the PAX and E3 demos were cut from the final release, presumably due to hardware limitations, which is a real shame, however what we got in the end was no less than any of their previous efforts, excluding the 100 hours of side content, we still get a 40 hour long game filled with everything that makes a Bioware RPG what it is. Despite its shortcomings, Dragon Age Inquisition gets you more than your money's worth, and is a great game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  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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