Dragon Age: Inquisition

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.

AXP878

Dec 7, 2014

8

Prefacing this by saying I haven't had any issues running the game on my computer. It would be unfair of me to take off points for problems I'm not having.

If you were hoping for the spiritual successor of Dragon Age Origins that is not what this is, you will be disappointed. I preordered the game and after about 5 hours on release night I was prepared to come here and write a firePrefacing this by saying I haven't had any issues running the game on my computer. It would be unfair of me to take off points for problems I'm not having.

If you were hoping for the spiritual successor of Dragon Age Origins that is not what this is, you will be disappointed. I preordered the game and after about 5 hours on release night I was prepared to come here and write a fire and brimstone condemnation of the game. I eventually decided to hold off for a bit and give the game a chance.

Yeah, the PC controls are garbage and you'll want to play with a controller, but after hitting about the 15 hour mark I suddenly realized "wow, I'm actually having a ton of fun." No this is not the CRPG we were hoping for but if you're able to take a step back and evaluate the game for what it actually is you'll see that it really is a fun and exciting game with interesting stories and characters and a metric CRAPTON of content to explore.

Now that I'm about 50 hours in and still have a ton of stuff to do I can definitely say I feel like I got my money's worth of entertainment with this game. No it's not perfect but it's fun and has enough content that I'm satisfied with the game.… Expand

sgy0003

Nov 19, 2014

8

Let's get the big questions out of the way first. Is it fun? Yes. IS it good as DA:O? No. Is it better than DA2? Absolutely.

The story: Rift has began to open across Orlais and Fereldan and monsters are coming out of it. You are the inquisitor and it is your job to close these rifts and gather allies. You will make decisions that will affect how your companions will treat you andLet's get the big questions out of the way first. Is it fun? Yes. IS it good as DA:O? No. Is it better than DA2? Absolutely.

The story: Rift has began to open across Orlais and Fereldan and monsters are coming out of it. You are the inquisitor and it is your job to close these rifts and gather allies. You will make decisions that will affect how your companions will treat you and decisions that will make you both allies and enemies.

Gameplay is really fun. There are loads of side quests and crafting material to gather. It will keep you playing for hours without doing the main quest. The combat can get intense and you will need to pause and plan out next move. The difficulty spike can get high sometimes, but after careful planning, I was able to overcome those trials The skill tree follows closer to the ones in DA2, which I don't find it too bad. IT's intersting to know that this is first DA game to have attributes level up automatically. This gets rid of hassle of what to raise when leveling your character. Character creation has multiple choices to choose from. There are 4 races:Humans, elves, dwarves, and qunari, and 3 classes: Rouge, Warrior, and Mage. Each class has multiple sub-classes. Each classes feels fun to play. By choosing the right members, your party can be deadly group.

As for the graphics....it's rather disappointing. I'm playing on my limited xbox 360, and I think they could have put more efforts for the console. Sometimes the texture doesn't load for 30 secs. Returning character models look akward. Really awesome design on areas though!

My final thought: Although it's much better than DA2, it's not as good as DA:O and could have used bit more polishing… Expand

Tsouks

Nov 30, 2014

9

Who ever liked the first Dragon age and Skyrim, buy the game without any hesitation. It is great and I had a blast. All the whining that is going on is clearly trolls that do nothing more than hate EA.
Well, thanks to BioWare, DA:I is a masterpiece.
We have a beautiful world to explore. The Lore of D.A. is good. The story is good. I didn't like the combat system in the start, but thenWho ever liked the first Dragon age and Skyrim, buy the game without any hesitation. It is great and I had a blast. All the whining that is going on is clearly trolls that do nothing more than hate EA.
Well, thanks to BioWare, DA:I is a masterpiece.
We have a beautiful world to explore. The Lore of D.A. is good. The story is good.
I didn't like the combat system in the start, but then I learned to play. What I mean? Who ever has played the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer and has liked it, with the combos, detonations etc, this is a very similar thing, and it is great. It has changed the game for me.
Don't miss it people, and don't listen to trolls.… Expand

Acriaos

Nov 25, 2014

9

The game offers a huge, beautiful world filled with interesting NPCs and Companions and has an epic story to tie it together. It takes a moment to get into it, because at first you might be overwhelmed when you get to the first big open world area and try to get all the side quests which unfortunately is not the best idea in this game. This is probably also where a lot of the bad reviewsThe game offers a huge, beautiful world filled with interesting NPCs and Companions and has an epic story to tie it together. It takes a moment to get into it, because at first you might be overwhelmed when you get to the first big open world area and try to get all the side quests which unfortunately is not the best idea in this game. This is probably also where a lot of the bad reviews are coming from: They just never actually followed the main story and got stuck up with the somewhat repetitive, but mostly optional sidequests in the Hinterlands (which are still lots of fun in my opinion). The main story is excellent and should be done whenever you can, when you are too low a level you can just choose an area and go questing untill you're ready to progress.

There are some problems, especially with the AI of your companions and how you control them. It's more of a problem on PC without a controller, but mostly because in previous game keyboard + mouse made the game a lot more controllable, while in Inquisition both input methods are about equal. The lack of mods is also sad, but this is a problem with the engine and not really the game itself.

In summary: Buy this game if you like an RPG where you can explore a well crafted fantasy world with a strong storyline and interesting characters. Don't get too fussy with the tactics of your AI-controlled companions and just play your character. And then get the hell out of the Hinterlands to follow the main story!… Expand

Reinate

Nov 26, 2014

9

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 50+ Hours in and I'm still looking forward to what happens next.
The choices you have made in the previous 2 Dragon Age games come into effect in nice ways.
Morrigan turning up with the old god child for example.
Controls are a little fiddly and the frame rate on my system tends to bounce around at times not to mention the horrible inventory screen where you can sort between weapon types but not ascend/descend DPS/Armor rating which is just weird why they left that out?
But overall very much enjoying my experience and cant wait to see how it ends.
Long live the Inquisition!!… Expand

HappyThug

Nov 28, 2014

9

I own this game on PC, running pretty smoothly, but not perfectly on a GTX 970, and an FX 8350. I have Put over 50 hours into the single player campaign and a few hours into multiplayer.

Despite what some people say. I have experienced ZERO glitches. The controls are fine if you use a gamepad, which I always had every intention of doing. For die-hard DA-Origin Fans... like me.I own this game on PC, running pretty smoothly, but not perfectly on a GTX 970, and an FX 8350. I have Put over 50 hours into the single player campaign and a few hours into multiplayer.

Despite what some people say. I have experienced ZERO glitches.

The controls are fine if you use a gamepad, which I always had every intention of doing.

For die-hard DA-Origin Fans... like me. Your first hours into Dragon Age Inquisition are going to be a shock, and you will be upset and resentful. You will feel this is the dumbing down of RPGs to fit the idiocy of the masses, and that Dragon Age has somehow turned into Assassin's Creed. That nothing is left of the beautiful story-driven tactical experience of the first game. However, eventually two things will fix this view for you.

1: Time. The game seems simple for many hours, the plot can be hard to follow, and thus seeming hollow. However, after about 10-20 hours that changes, and the beauty of the game opens up to you.

2: For God's sake if you want a tactical experience, you must play this game on Hard, or Nightmare. Anything less, and yes, this is an action game that doesn't require a lot of brains and will seem in-part like some kinda open-world action clone. Assassin's Creed and Saints Row come to mind.

Moving on to the awesome! This game has the best graphics of any RPG I have ever seen. However, owning the hardware to demonstrate this requires one to be on the cutting edge of current PC specifications, a place I am rather fortunate to be at right now. There is a baffling amount of detail here, and the world is BIG, with tons of awesome, magical, shiny, beautiful places to explore.

The story opens up too, at first, it will seem this game didn't have to be a Dragon Age title at all, but eventually you will get dragons and grey wardens and darkspawn!

A deep crafting/resource gathering feature, as well as some neat ways to customize your gear are very welcome additions.

Tactical Mode is not nearly as bad as people are griping about. It is a bit on the micromanagement side. But should only need to be employed for the most challenging 5% of battles, at which point it does an amazing and unique job at leaving you in control of everything without devolving into a turn-based affair. The camera in this mode can be a little unweildy, but with the scope of the environments and enemies. I have no idea how they would address this. It's not that it is innately bad, it's just that I don't think there is any perfect way to get a great view of such large and active battles.

I really like the pacing and rhythm to this game. Play a main story mission, then return to base, and do a lot of talking and story progression.(more on that later) Then build your characters up with a bevy of sidequests, activities, and exploration.. Return to base, upgrade all the things, and repeat. Keeps things changing enough that I feel it doesn't get stale.

About dialogue and story. If you're like me and can't remember every little detail about the previous Dragon Ages, you will need to exhaust most conversation options to get a good understanding of some things. Like which factions and powers are which etc. After a major story mission, getting back to base and exhausting all dialogue can take hours. This can be a pro or a con, depending on who you are. I have to say the extreme amount of dialogue is something I'm hesitantly thankful for, but even I lose patience for it occasionally.

In essence, Dragon Age inquisition starts out with a bunch of red-flags and contrivances, but evolves into a deep and satisfying gaming relationship.… Expand

ENAK

Nov 25, 2014

9

Not sure what kind of crack are the people giving this game a 0/10 smoking, but at least it's an argument, that the Metacritic user review section needs to go.

The game's awesome! Absolutely huge world, a 100 hours of gameplay minimum it seems and it doesn't really feel padded at all. The only thing that's a bit iffy to me is the consequences from the previous games - they seem to beNot sure what kind of crack are the people giving this game a 0/10 smoking, but at least it's an argument, that the Metacritic user review section needs to go.

The game's awesome! Absolutely huge world, a 100 hours of gameplay minimum it seems and it doesn't really feel padded at all. The only thing that's a bit iffy to me is the consequences from the previous games - they seem to be there, but just aren't all that visible.

The game plays like a "single player MMO" and apparently at some point it was designed as a multiplayer game. In doing so, EA/Bioware might have stumbled upon something really cool, as this kind of world design gives the player a lot of freedom and at the same time, it still has that single player power-fantasy charm that no MMO can give you (with thousands of copies of you running around and being told that they too are "The One").

A great game, that will consume your life and won't apologize! By all means, do get it! :)… Expand

JCMENOR03

Nov 24, 2014

10

DA:I is not DA:O.
Hats off to BIO WARE for bouncing back from DA:2. This is a great game that can consume hundreds of hours of your time. Best storytelling, Tactical view has returned mixed with 3rd person hack and slash view, Best in-game sound, totally addicting. I recommend to try it for yourself. One of the Best role playing games I've played in PC. Instant classic.

zpiritz

Nov 30, 2014

10

If you liked DA, kinda liked DA2, then you'll find DA3 worthwhile. The devs have really outdone themselves in putting an enormous quantity of content all mostly on the DA1 level.

chip3r

Dec 20, 2014

9

I've been playing this game for two days so far and I'm very excited. I don't know why this game has so many low scores because obviously this game is not that bad. I didn't played a good modern rpg for a long time and dragon age feels soooo good. I can see a lot of work Bioware made to release this game. Nice graphics, nice music, A LOT of details in the game world, and I hope story willI've been playing this game for two days so far and I'm very excited. I don't know why this game has so many low scores because obviously this game is not that bad. I didn't played a good modern rpg for a long time and dragon age feels soooo good. I can see a lot of work Bioware made to release this game. Nice graphics, nice music, A LOT of details in the game world, and I hope story will be good too. Actions feels like a mix of Origins and Dragon Age 2 (which I liked too). 9/10 for me, hope this feeling will be with me till the end of the game. When I was a kid I didn't have access to so many games and I was so happy when some even mediacore game were released. Now you can sit on your chair, buy or download any game and then spill your bile in the comments. Why you have to be mad? It's just a game. Sorry for my English.… Expand

jbdi6984

Nov 28, 2014

9

After having beat the game and played quite a bit of its content, I would say the bad reviews are largely unjustified. I am running the game on a 780ti. I have a 144hz widescreen monitor to play at 16:9. When I first started the game it had automatically set the graphics settings to ultra and the frame rate to 144hz. While in gameplay the game looks good at 144hz, the cutscenes are whereAfter having beat the game and played quite a bit of its content, I would say the bad reviews are largely unjustified. I am running the game on a 780ti. I have a 144hz widescreen monitor to play at 16:9. When I first started the game it had automatically set the graphics settings to ultra and the frame rate to 144hz. While in gameplay the game looks good at 144hz, the cutscenes are where its shows the 30 fps cap the developers placed on it. I ultimately decided to switch to 60 fps and take one of the graphics settings down so it is not true "ultra" settings. Even at these settings, the cutscenes still had some "chop" to them. Of course, there is a quick fix for that if you look for it. I managed to play the entire game without having to resort to it, but at the same time I was avoiding any comments on the game until after I completed it.

As for the game itself, provided you have a good system to experience it fully, it is very well put together and the Frostbite 3 engine is exactly what BioWare needed to convey its stories. The unique visuals and vast landscapes do a fantastic job in fleshing the world. Dragon Age II had constantly reused maps for various quests. Inquisition on the other hand, feels more like Skyrim in that there are unique dungeons and areas scattered all over various maps and you can fast travel to waypoints near them if necessary. There are mounts for the game that make the travel that much quicker, but there are also plenty of resources on the ground that you will want for crafting and gear modifying later.

Combat feels a touch slower than in Dragon Age II, but that is probably a good thing considering how overpowered the player was in that game. I also dig the new ability for archer rogues to strafe or move while they auto-attack. Yes, there is auto-attack, even if some of the reviews say otherwise. You just hold the left mouse button down while you cast your special moves. You can even switch targets on the fly with tab key targeting.

The story of the game picks up where the second game left off and does a great job in introducing characters to the player, working them into the various plots, and letting the player know how their decisions affect their party or their moral stance. Finish a favor or quest for one of the characters and you will often find better items for them to equip. Gain a high approval rating with these characters and their overall respect for the player character becomes that much more believable. Yes, romance options are there.

I have played videogames for a long time, so much so that I find it harder and harder to start the next one and truly feel immersed in the story and atmosphere. I feel this one stands out amongst so many others over the years. I think its been a few years, in fact, since I last played a game through so quickly or put so much of my free time into it in such a short couple of weeks. If you are a fan of role-playing or adventure games, I say look no further until you've tried it.… Expand

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 combatDA: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

JBBotes

Nov 25, 2014

10

This is one of the best game to be released this year. You can see and feel the hard work and passion that went into making Dragon Age Inquisition. People give it a bad score because their PC's cannot handle the game, they complain that they do not understand the dialogue - how does these reasons give the game a 0? The developers put their heart and souls into the game, and if you cannotThis is one of the best game to be released this year. You can see and feel the hard work and passion that went into making Dragon Age Inquisition. People give it a bad score because their PC's cannot handle the game, they complain that they do not understand the dialogue - how does these reasons give the game a 0? The developers put their heart and souls into the game, and if you cannot see that, do not put a bad review on the site. Everything in the game feels polished and fits perfectly into place. There is so much to do and so many awesome ideas. I cannot put this game down.… Expand

Kevitivity

Nov 24, 2014

9

(PS4)I was a huge fan of Dragon Age Origins, and somewhat enjoyed Dragon Age II. I'm about 20 hours into Dragon Age Inquisition and am loving it! Beautiful graphics, great story and characters, and a large wonderfully realized world. This is an easy contender for game of the year for me. Thank you Bioware

thomish

Nov 30, 2014

9

I'm re-reviewing this game. I think it's really pretty awesome, I hadn't gotten into the story originally but felt it had the mechanics to make for a good game. The graphics are pretty good, not remarkable but very moody depending on the location. What I really find myself liking is the story. The gameplay is Skyrim for dummies, this isn't a bad thing, but it's not DA:O. You run around andI'm re-reviewing this game. I think it's really pretty awesome, I hadn't gotten into the story originally but felt it had the mechanics to make for a good game. The graphics are pretty good, not remarkable but very moody depending on the location. What I really find myself liking is the story. The gameplay is Skyrim for dummies, this isn't a bad thing, but it's not DA:O. You run around and find stuff and do fetch quests etc. also it's buggy, my voice changed because of something I changed in the game, and it takes awhile to load sometimes and the A.I. is bad.... So why a 9? Because it's still freaking awesome! I really think these guys tried to put a quality product together and it shows. I like the characters, I want to know more about them, I like the way they designed the armor and weapons and I like the variety of locations and ambiances to those locations. The second you get bored of the fetch quests, you go talk to your companions and they have great things to say. There's an almost Shakespearean element to the Orlaiseans and there's always something else to do when you get bored. The fact that anyone gave this game a 0 or 1 is just wrong. Unless you couldn't run it, it totally doesn't deserve it. It's a labor of love, I think it may have been rushed but nothing game-breaking so far and the story to me is engaging. As far as my system, I'm running a 2009 setup with a GTX 700s series gfx card and 8 gigs of RAM and it still can run pretty well on ultra for most settings. Play this, unless you really truly miss the complexity of older isometric titles, it really is pretty deep and fun!… Expand

Psychanthropos

Nov 29, 2014

10

DAI is awesome. Play it. It's a must play for any rpg lover, without question. Graphics, story, characters, lore building, environments, are all really phenomenally thought out and executed. Some bugs here and there but for anyone who just want to play an awesome game DAI will make you very happy.

osondoson

Nov 24, 2014

9

I uninstalled DA2 after playing 3 hours. It wasn't a game for me. I bought DAI to give another try. After playing this game for 3 hours. I was about to uninstall, due to control issues, bug and glitches, and other factors that I was frustrated like all these commentators. However, after playing this game for additional 8 hours, and killing 2 dragons, this game started making sense, andI uninstalled DA2 after playing 3 hours. It wasn't a game for me. I bought DAI to give another try. After playing this game for 3 hours. I was about to uninstall, due to control issues, bug and glitches, and other factors that I was frustrated like all these commentators. However, after playing this game for additional 8 hours, and killing 2 dragons, this game started making sense, and have a lot of fun factors.

It seems lots of people were disappointed, but in my opinion, this game is difficult to absorb in 6-10 hours, due to its massive scale with rich story line. You need to spend more time to see the glimpse of this game. In comparison, some book series have a huge scale in its story-line that first 3-5 books are boring because the first 3-5 books build up background and backbone of the core story-line. However, after 3-5 books, you are addicted to the rest of the series that you have to finish the series night and day.

I am excited right now because I know what I am going to do during the Christmas vacation. I deducted 1 point, due to some glitches I have faced and the system is forcing me to collect crafting materials repeatedly.… Expand

Darkmoon99

Nov 23, 2014

8

I'm rather shocked at the number of reviews that totally trash this game's rating. While it has its faults, chief among them the further dumbing down and cookie cutter aspect done to your character and companions as well as the oversimplified and nearly useless AI system for your companions. Yet despite those rather nasty faults, the game is both beautiful in its graphics and art as wellI'm rather shocked at the number of reviews that totally trash this game's rating. While it has its faults, chief among them the further dumbing down and cookie cutter aspect done to your character and companions as well as the oversimplified and nearly useless AI system for your companions. Yet despite those rather nasty faults, the game is both beautiful in its graphics and art as well as the world being massive for those of us who like exploring. Bioware did a grand job with the art, graphics and variety of everything visually environment to a large variety in your equipment appearance based upon materials used in its making - a solid 10 in my book for those aspects alone. The story is interesting and the huge crafting system is one of its other best aspects another solids 10 aspect for any non-MMO RPG.

However, because the negatives are so glaring and stand out so strongly to players, I will first expand further upon what I consider to be its biggest fault: They have taken away everything that makes your character unique beyond your appearance leaving you a cookie cutter of every other mage/rogue/warrior. First they took away your ability to assign stats and have your character's physical and mental attributes grow different from others. Now every mage, rogue or warrior is literally a cookie cutter of every other with all (your character and like companions) sharing fixed stats with very minor stat increases only gained from your skill choices and larger ones from equipment enhancements - both restricted depending upon your class. No longer can you choose to build a agile or cunning character that does better crits unless you are a rogue. Those stats (Dex and Cunning) are essentially blocked out for mages and warriors. Mages can only get improved Magic, Will and Con - their Strength, Cunning and Dexterity all remain stagnant at the starting "10." Warriors can get Strength and Con but apparently cannot improve Magic, Cunning, Will or Dex - those stats staying locked at their starting 10. Rogues are similarly limited to Strength, Con, Dex and Cunning with others stuck at the starting 10. This makes everyone exactly like everyone else of their type - no individuality allowed whatsoever beyond what skills/spells you focus on first. Furthermore they further reduced the number and variety of skills/spells available for you to use. Magic became further constrained with magical healing somehow, and without explanation, disappearing from Thedas. Potion spamming ala Diablo is now the only healing method.

The other notably large disappointment was the severely dumbed down AI system. You can no longer set conditions and actions as you could in DAO and DA2 - in other words, no pre-game huddle with your companions with orders to do certain things under certain conditions. If you want that you now must micro-manage the companions by pausing the game and giving them specific orders when you want them to do something particular.

Despite those rather nasty degradations to the DA franchise, I still give this game an overall positive score because it has listened to fans and made for a large and varied world to play in. No longer are you forced down narrow paths from point A to B to C and etc like you were in the previous two games. And importantly it isn't just a large empty world. There are creatures to be battled (and skinned), treasures and lore to be found as well as other crafting materials to be harvested for the awesome crafting system they have put in. Not only can you make all of your own equipment for you and your companions, but you can use a large array of different materials for a different appearance and effects. You can even make upgrades/enhancements for your equipment that also further change its appearance.

The story itself is interesting and memorable for the fact that they bring back many characters from the previous two games, though not all in appearance they are at least mentioned within the story and what they are now doing in the world. Leliana, my favorite companion from DAO, is back with a major role as one of the leaders/advisors of the Inquisition.

So, just as there is much to hate about Inquisition there is, in my opinion, so much more to enjoy as well. The environments are beautiful with varied weather and the characters are well voice acted. Oh and one other thing worth noting, though a small difference I think it makes for a very notable improvement to the game experience - particularly immersion. You can now climb and even JUMP up to new locations and over obstacles.… Expand

Danasty

Dec 2, 2014

9

Absolutely marvelous. The game expands on the history started with Origins and DA2 with the new Dragon Age Keep system, and creates a truly unique and beautiful experiencie. I doubted the game could arise such level of feelings on me like DA2 did (Living the life of Hawke will always be one of my fondest gaming experiences) but it does. Althoug the companions seemed less interesting atAbsolutely marvelous. The game expands on the history started with Origins and DA2 with the new Dragon Age Keep system, and creates a truly unique and beautiful experiencie. I doubted the game could arise such level of feelings on me like DA2 did (Living the life of Hawke will always be one of my fondest gaming experiences) but it does. Althoug the companions seemed less interesting at first they develop wonderfully, and the story is perfectly written. As for the gameplay, it's a good evolution of the system, and I enjoy playing it.… Expand

Cornholio

Nov 25, 2014

10

I'm loving the game so far. I got the game at the cheapest price from here http://bit.ly/1CcG5U7 Enjoy this is great. Love this game. Posted a metacritic review, but... that site seems to be purely trolls these days. I played DA:O and loved it, but thought that the tactical combat was wonky given the fact that you were essentially forced/stuck in some areas and all of a sudden theI'm loving the game so far. I got the game at the cheapest price from here http://bit.ly/1CcG5U7 Enjoy this is great. Love this game. Posted a metacritic review, but... that site seems to be purely trolls these days. I played DA:O and loved it, but thought that the tactical combat was wonky given the fact that you were essentially forced/stuck in some areas and all of a sudden the bosses/minibosses would be WAY more difficult than the rest of the enemies.… Expand

kailen

Nov 25, 2014

10

Its good its really good, the pc controls are not near as bad as people say, the tactical view is **** and needs to be fixed that much is true. Its not Dragon age origins its not that strategic but its fun its damn fun and its leaps and bounds better than DO2. Best rpg ive played in years.

indigosirena

Nov 24, 2014

10

This game is so amazing. Its like the first one we loved so much. Everyday I find myself saying out loud thst I love this game. The graphics are great, the sounds.

I wish you could interact more with your inner circle though and it would be great if there were level markers for the areas.

Much more pros than cons!

Best game ever!

Maiser

Nov 24, 2014

8

It is a really entertaining game in my opinion. I am having tons of fun on this one, even tough i have like other 3 recently released games to start/continue, i am sticking to this one because of it´s story and availability to interact wth the worlds decision. I am really amazed when i come to meta critics and see the punctuation difference between professional reviewers and users. Then iIt is a really entertaining game in my opinion. I am having tons of fun on this one, even tough i have like other 3 recently released games to start/continue, i am sticking to this one because of it´s story and availability to interact wth the worlds decision. I am really amazed when i come to meta critics and see the punctuation difference between professional reviewers and users. Then i check the punctuations, and i see like hundreds of 0, which makes me think (have people really played it, or people just come here to troll?)

Seriously, i feel like an 8 at least is well deserved, i could understand perhaps a 4 for people which did not like it or got disappointed because it did not extremely change from previous versions, but less than that? Ridiculous.

Awesome graphics, almost no bugs, nice playability, big maps, available to make decisions and personalize your character (not only making it, but also clothing, weapons, magic perks...) and your companions.

One could think (i will not trust professional reviewers because perhaps they got paid for good critics), but hell, seems like user score is a trolling, underestimating fest.

Looks like a war between different companies goes on by here, as almost each "top expected" game, receives a **** user score.… Expand

yesnomaybe

Nov 25, 2014

10

This is one of the best RPGs to come out in the last couple of years. It is a huge open world game with tons of compelling content.

Is it perfect? No, but it is close enough to warrant my positive review. I do have a few quibbles with the UI issues, pathing, inventory (relatively minor), and one glaring omission (no cache to store extra loot). I wouldn't mind slightly fasterThis is one of the best RPGs to come out in the last couple of years. It is a huge open world game with tons of compelling content.

Is it perfect? No, but it is close enough to warrant my positive review. I do have a few quibbles with the UI issues, pathing, inventory (relatively minor), and one glaring omission (no cache to store extra loot). I wouldn't mind slightly faster leveling and a little less gathering.

All my quibbles are vastly out weighed by things the game does better than almost any other game out there -- present a compelling game world that I can't stop immersing myself in. HOLY MOLY! What this game does right, it does better than almost any other game.

Must sleep... no.... must play more DAI!… Expand

garyc

Dec 29, 2014

9

Not being a big fan of previous games made by Bioware and having never played a Dragon Age game, I wasn't really sure what I would get out of Inquisition.
However it is now right up there with the best games of the year, even with its flaws.
Straight away the graphics are very impressive, playing at high resolution (1440p) and on ultra, this game looks better than almost anything INot being a big fan of previous games made by Bioware and having never played a Dragon Age game, I wasn't really sure what I would get out of Inquisition.
However it is now right up there with the best games of the year, even with its flaws.

Straight away the graphics are very impressive, playing at high resolution (1440p) and on ultra, this game looks better than almost anything I have played before. The environments you will explore are vast, detailed, varied and believable.
On the technical side of things, this is a complete and finished game. It does not feel like it was rushed at the last minute to meet deadlines and has very few bugs considering the scope of the game.
The game appears to be very well optimized with a wide variety of graphical options and has no major performance concerns, however you should be aware that this does not mean it will be well suited to low end systems - good optimization is meant in the context of the game being graphically impressive and performing well with suitably powerful hardware.

On the gameplay side of things. you take a party of 4 that can be chosen from a pool of several characters you meet throughout the game, it is almost an exact copy of the mechanics used previously in the Mass Effect games. Combat uses a standard mmo type hotbar system for abilities and spells and of course weapon, armor and abilities can all be changed around and upgraded.
The bulk of the content aside from the slightly disjointed and confusing (but enjoyable) story revolves around traditional mmo style sidequests and main mission structures - do one mission and find another along the way that leads to somewhere else. It is nothing that has not been done before and combat is not particularly deep. Luckily variety, locations and story keep things interesting throughout the extensive length of the game.
No element on it's own is groundbreaking, but everything is put together as a cohesive package and is well polished to ensure that the overall experience is one you will want to keep playing until the end.

Despite the above, there are some aspects of the game design that I feel could have been done better.
Character and equipment management is slow, fiddly and unintuitive, especially when it comes to managing multiple party members and trying to make an optimum build as there is no easy way to compare who has what stats and equipment across your entire range of selectable characters.
Some aspects of gameplay are not well explained and can cause confusion early on in the game such as the power and perks systems, equipment/armor upgrade systems and the way you send scouts out.

I also found the mouse and keyboard controls took some getting used to - they are similar in style to a standard 3rd person mmo but for the first few hours of gameplay I had issues trying to move the camera efficiently during combat. It would often spin around to face me away from enemies or have targeting issues, however after rebinding a few controls (specifically reversing the look/attack mouse buttons, and ensuring the camera follows the terrain elevation) it gradually became a non-issue but I did reach a point about an hour in where I was almost ready to quit in anger.

Overall: Technically proficient, beautiful graphics, decent story, enjoyable combat, poor character management.… Expand

Wols

Nov 19, 2014

10

This is my first review on Metacritic, but i thought i would add my 2 cents in.

For those whiners and crybabies who were expecting DA: Origins, please...stop right now, walk away and go play DA: Origins. This is DA: Inquisition, something a little different. For those who were expecting an RPG that was filled with lore, beautiful landscape, intriguing storyline and just thatThis is my first review on Metacritic, but i thought i would add my 2 cents in.

For those whiners and crybabies who were expecting DA: Origins, please...stop right now, walk away and go play DA: Origins. This is DA: Inquisition, something a little different.

For those who were expecting an RPG that was filled with lore, beautiful landscape, intriguing storyline and just that something extra, then this is definitely the game for you :)

With regards to the combat system, I concur with some commentary that it is a little clunky. However, that being said, unless your IQ level resides somewhere around room temperature, the system isn't hard to adapt to or even understand. Bioware does a great job at helping users understand the system.

Secondly, whilst the graphics may not be at the quality of a Diablo 3 cut scene they are in no way as weak as some reviews have made it out to be. The character creation interface, landscaping, item detail provides a wonderful insight.

The storyline is excellent, leaving users with hard decisions to make that ultimately can have an effect on a later outcome, depending on choices you make. Your fellow compainions love/hate are also impacted by choices. The humour is there to enjoy, not condemn and whilst sometimes predictable, players are also at times second guessing what's next to do. What is the right choice? How can i create a win/win scenario etc.

Ultimately i hink this game is fantastic and look forward to spending many enjoyable hours playing the game.

A lot of the hate appears to be system issues, people not understanding the combat system (hey reading is tech right!) or was expecting DA: Origins 2.0.

For those who have played the game with an open mind, attempted to give it an actually go so will see in the positive response. For all those 0's due to "Derrr i crashed.....Derrr i don't know how to loot, is it LMB or RMB" are just a tragedy.… Expand

Halefire

Nov 30, 2014

9

I've read as many negative user reviews as I could stomach and thus far haven't found a single one that wasn't majorly flawed. People are really grasping hard to justify their EA hate on this one. The fact of the matter is, DAI on PC is not a perfect game and has some unfortunately memorable bugs and issues. However, it is still objectively speaking one of the most expansive and ambitiousI've read as many negative user reviews as I could stomach and thus far haven't found a single one that wasn't majorly flawed. People are really grasping hard to justify their EA hate on this one. The fact of the matter is, DAI on PC is not a perfect game and has some unfortunately memorable bugs and issues. However, it is still objectively speaking one of the most expansive and ambitious RPGs created in the last decade (maybe more). Personally speaking, it was an extremely enjoyable but not perfect experience.

You all have likely heard about the best parts of DAI over and over by now. The lush landscapes, the wonderful world fleshed out by a who cadre of minor and major characters with superb voice acting, and the by now world-famous storytelling that Bioware has become renowned for, the list goes on and on. What you should also know is a few key features that definitely marr the game a little:

-the character builder is incredibly deep in facial building, but falls completely flat in hairstyles. Look at 20 male characters and I guarantee at least half will be sporting the shaved-sides look because it's one of the only hairstyles that doesn't look awful. And yet there are at least six or seven different kinds of bald head. It's absolutely baffling how this aspect of the character creator could have been so overlooked.

-the decision to make a number of conversations non-cutscene doesn't really make sense to me. Perhaps if we were better able to control the camera angle during these scenes, but the majority are too zoomed out, the audio will shift depending on your distance from the speaker, and overall they just feel much more underwhelming.

-the tactical camera, as I'm sure you've heard but is worth mentioning again, is godawful on the PC. The controls for that were clearly designed for consoles. It must be very frustrating for people playing this on Nightmare since they're going to be spending a lot of time in that mode during combat.

-the mothereffin' Hinterlands. Bioware did a wonderful job in crafting a huge, open starting area *full* of things to do but it became very clear on launch day that way too many people were spending too much time in that area and getting bored because they weren't progressing with the story. The thing is, the way that you progress in story missions is that you build Power as a currency to "pay" for the important missions (for instance, the first story mission after the intro costs 8 power to initiate) and you get Power by doing all sorts of things in the open world, but that isn't so readily explained to you. Tutorializing really could go a long way toward making the earlier hours more streamlined. It was so necessary that even Bioware's Facebook page felt it necessary to release a post basically saying "LEAVE THE HINTERLANDS!"

But for all the faults, all the bugs, this is still one of my favorite RPGs in memory. Games like Skyrim, the Witcher 2, Mass Effect etc all have their place but the depth of the storytelling, open world, crafting, and exploration that is Dragon Age Inquisition sets it apart. I find people hating on this game for the stupidest of reasons, the worst I've seen probably being the fact that you can hook up with a Qunari companion. It was nicknamed "Riding the Bull" and garnered such masterpieces as "what a surprise, a game made by SJWs is complete garbage". I can't even begin to comprehend how narrow-minded someone has to be to think that any non-traditional romance roles are basically SJWs pandering to pan-sexual lobbying of some sort. Don't buy into the crap people are spewing at it. I'm only reviewing this game this late because I've already sunk almost a hundred hours into it. Those who love the game aren't the ones here bashing it two days after release.… Expand

narkelion

Nov 26, 2014

10

I am honestly surprised about the number of negative reviews. Yes, the game is not perfect and probably Bioware should have spent a bit longer polishing the game. However, the game excels in playability! between 100-200 playing hours! Come on guys! this is the longest RPG game I have played in a very long time. If you follow the reviews, this is obviously a hate-love game. I personally LOVED it!

Sariden

Nov 29, 2014

9

I felt the need to give, what I consider, an unbiased review, based on what seem to be very reactionary and un-reflective negative reviews on Metacritic.

To preface, I loved DA:Origins, reasonably enjoyed DAO:Awakening, and never finished DA2 because It struck me as utter garbage with no soul. That being said, I have to give DA: Inquisition a 9. I think that the ability system isI felt the need to give, what I consider, an unbiased review, based on what seem to be very reactionary and un-reflective negative reviews on Metacritic.

To preface, I loved DA:Origins, reasonably enjoyed DAO:Awakening, and never finished DA2 because It struck me as utter garbage with no soul.

That being said, I have to give DA: Inquisition a 9. I think that the ability system is fairly bland (like DA:O), the tactical combat camera is very poorly implemented, and they seem to have made a mistake in putting too much cookie cutter content into the first major area (Hinterlands). Outside of those issues it is a beautiful and engaging piece of work.

The world is extremely large and detailed, the story is fun and enjoyable, combat isn't as strategic or difficult (even on nightmare), as I would have preferred, but its still fun and doesn't really seem to get boring.

One last bit I wanted to mention. I have seen some people upset with the fact that there are some 'MMO' elements. I take this to mean re-spawning baddies and materials. I can see how this may put some people off, but I enjoy it, as it makes the world seem less dead (can you ever really clear out all the bandits?), and it allows much more experimentation in crafting gear (you're not paranoid about using those high end materials 'perfectly').

TLDR: Its not the perfect 3D Baldur's Gate 2 that I've wanted for years, but its a great game in and of itself. DA2 was truly nothing cash grab garbage, but DA: Inquisition is worth your time and money. Pick it up.… Expand

Joanna222

Nov 30, 2014

10

Best RPG ever :). Beautiful graphics, great music and amazing characters. Storyline is also great and I love big this world is. Crafting is pretty good idea too.

KnightOfTheGrey

Nov 19, 2014

8

I am going to lead off by saying that this is by no means a perfect game. I can say, however, that without the rose-coloured goggles so common in such comparisons, that Inquisition is a strong contender for best game in the trilogy to date.

First off, Inquisition is big. It's not big in the sense of Skyrim-big or Fallout-big where you wander through one large monotonic environmentI am going to lead off by saying that this is by no means a perfect game. I can say, however, that without the rose-coloured goggles so common in such comparisons, that Inquisition is a strong contender for best game in the trilogy to date.

First off, Inquisition is big. It's not big in the sense of Skyrim-big or Fallout-big where you wander through one large monotonic environment fighting wild animals and random bandits for the sake of loot and XP, it is big in the sense of Origins-big or Star Wars-big where you really get the sense you're existing in a gigantic and well-thought-out world. The sheer variety and visual expansiveness of what you get puts this high on my list of best settings in video games.

Secondly, Inquisition is densely-populated. These areas are big because they're full; every corner you wander to, every cave, every nook and cranny and hill will have fights and sidequests and interesting things to go hunting for. You can pick a direction, walk off that way, and never be bored. The inevitable slew of fedex quests are given a life of their own through the narrative tying them back to the setting and the plot; you're never asked to go kill ten mountain goats for no reason, you're asked to go find food for starving refugees and when you get back the quest-giver will tell you how pleased he is that the Inquisition is going to look out for the underdogs that nobody cares for, your organization's influence will go up, and some of your companions will approve. Everything ties back together, everything feels like it matters.

Third, combat is engaging. People have complained that Inquisition is 'dumbed down' because the set of abilities is smaller than it was in Origins; that is technically true, there are about half as many abilities for a given class in Inquisition as in Origins. Combat, however, feels less like an MMO where you set up an optimal macro and toss out the same spells in the same sequence to win every fight; your physical position matters a lot more and the abilities you're given are suited to different situations instead of something being strictly better than something else. Ability combos from Dragon Age 2 are back with increased depth; there are more conditions to exploit and more ways to exploit them.

Fourth, BioWare's characters are back in top form; I've found a little more depth to the companions here than in prior games. Characters in Mass Effect and DA2 have a set of strongly-held and unshakeable convictions barring the occasional one-time change of heart in a personal quest; Inquisition shows us characters who are willing to set aside their personal prejudices for the sake of the mission and have more multidimensional motivations. My protagonist feels more like a character himself than a sounding board for the rest of the cast to bounce off of or the cliched one-dimensional three Hawke personalities.

Inquisition is not all sunshine, rainbows, and a gigantic world that is a joy to explore, unfortunately; the game plays on PC like it was intended for consoles, and has some distracting control scheme issues that detract from the experience. The tactical camera is moved with the arrow keys, there's no mouse pan, and menus will occasionally bug out and not recognize the mouse (it is a good idea to learn to navigate them with the keyboard for when this happens; I've never seen it happen in gameplay, only in menu screens). The lack of click-to-move makes getting to things to pick up and loot frustrating and when combined with the camera angles in non-main-plot conversations sometimes leads to strange body positions. Facial animation and body language haven't advanced here and we're still stuck with the same limited suite of animations earlier BioWare games have used. The main plot starts off abruptly and without adequate explanation; the story finds its stride quickly, however.

This is not a traditional cliched fantasy game; if you want the story of a lone muscular hero slaughtering their way through hordes of foes in a monochromatic setting for the experience points and battling an evil overlord with dragon-bone plate armour and a legendary sword reforged from the shards of his father's (who the evil overlord killed, of course) go somewhere else. This is the story of a world, with a thirteen-member ensemble cast leading an army, doing battle in forests with swords and in the court of public opinion with words, both with equal proficiency. This is a story where you have the power to shape the destiny of nations, not by killing a king and then wandering off to go grind some more but by building infrastructure and political power. Inquisition is a worthy successor to Origins as a detailed and intense dark fantasy that subverts and rewrites the conventions of the genre with equal glee and comes out with a cohesive and intelligent narrative and a fun game on the other side.… Expand

Jonhuggs

Nov 19, 2014

9

I'm really liking this game alot. The game looks and plays great. Now there is a problem with the keyboard and mouse controls being horrible, but I'm not too set in my ways to plug in a controller to my PC, and I'm at about 15 hours into it with no problems control wise now, although I realize that that might ruin it for some people. There are alot of side quests all over the place, and soI'm really liking this game alot. The game looks and plays great. Now there is a problem with the keyboard and mouse controls being horrible, but I'm not too set in my ways to plug in a controller to my PC, and I'm at about 15 hours into it with no problems control wise now, although I realize that that might ruin it for some people. There are alot of side quests all over the place, and so far the story is pretty good, with a few returning characters from the first 2 games. So in my opinion pick this game up if you don't mind using a controller, if you are a hardcore kb/m person, I'd wait to see if Bioware addresses it in a patch.… Expand

ArCaN1St

Nov 19, 2014

10

-I was surprised when the game ran smoothly on my notebook with GT650M graphics card. I even turned on high textures and high character models and still could get decent FPS.
-The game is HUGE. I played for 15 hours and didnt see even 10% of it.
-Characters are great. Story is great so far as i have seen it. -Controls are different from DAO or DA2, but after several hours you become-I was surprised when the game ran smoothly on my notebook with GT650M graphics card. I even turned on high textures and high character models and still could get decent FPS.
-The game is HUGE. I played for 15 hours and didnt see even 10% of it.
-Characters are great. Story is great so far as i have seen it.
-Controls are different from DAO or DA2, but after several hours you become familiar with it. I play on nightmare and I dont have any problems either with normal or with tactical combat modes.… Expand

Veridiano02

Nov 25, 2014

10

Ok, I'm going to begin saying something that many people will think it's heretic. Ready? Ok, there it goes. Dragon Age Inquisition can be better than Dragon Age: Origins. Inquisition is a masterpiece.

Why, you ask? I'm love with old school RPG's. I loved DA:O a lot, and played Dragon Age II just for the story, only once. Loved Mass Effect, liked Mass Effect 2 and hate ME3 ending, andOk, I'm going to begin saying something that many people will think it's heretic. Ready? Ok, there it goes. Dragon Age Inquisition can be better than Dragon Age: Origins. Inquisition is a masterpiece.

Why, you ask? I'm love with old school RPG's. I loved DA:O a lot, and played Dragon Age II just for the story, only once. Loved Mass Effect, liked Mass Effect 2 and hate ME3 ending, and ME3 in general. DAII was awfull. DA:I it's not. After playing it, I see the interviews and understand when they say "that's the Dragon Age we always wanted to make". It's the improved version of Origins.

The Graphics are not only amazing. Are breathtaking. And not only the views. The details of characters, their faces, animations... Every aspect of the visuals it's perfectly done.

The combat... Is perfect. I can't think how can be improved in anyway. The tactical camera is perfect, the AI response is nice, the difficulty, correct.

The story is a bit boring at the very beggining, but after a couple of missions, it turns in one of the best so far, with a couple of moments that will make you cry, of jump out of your sit to yell **** YES!!!

The characters are all well written. The way they react on your decisions, the way they even argue with you at some points, the way they even look you bad or with sad eyes when you say something they don't want to ear... Again, it's amazing.

And the crafting... I don't understand how the people behind the horrible DAII crafting and DA:O not-so-horrible-but-boring-and-unnecesary crafting system can create on Inquisition that wonder, that diamond. The crafting system is perfect, is like a gem, perfectly carved. It can be the best crafting I ever seen.

The Multiplayer is correct, and very interesting. It have a lot of potential. Same crafting system, same combat and same leveling system, everything simplified and harder to achieve. It's a bit repetitive, like ME3 multiplayer, but it's fun enough, and with a couple of free DLC to expand it and some special events, like Bioware did in ME3 multiplayer, it will improve a lot.

So, don't doubt it, Dragon Age: Inquisition is a masterpiece. And it comes from me. I cannot forgive Bioware for what they did in ME3, or DAII. I've lost my faith in them since they joined EA, but Inquisition is really the best first step they can get in the long way to redemption with their fan base.

And all the 0 and low scores out there... I don't know what they talking about. So far, I have not bugs, the game runs fine, and without problems. Maybe they have come here to talk about other games, because I read a lot of bad critics down here, and I think they are not talking of the same game.… Expand

bluesnacks

Nov 19, 2014

8

I hate EA, I vowed never to buy from them again because of what they do to games; but: People giving this a 0 is appalling, worse yet is the justification. "I didn't like X quest, so I gave it a 0."

Is it worth a 10? No, but it's damn good. Clearly they have not progressed past the incredibly large first area where yes, there is that element of MMO-esque quests; which are entirelyI hate EA, I vowed never to buy from them again because of what they do to games; but: People giving this a 0 is appalling, worse yet is the justification. "I didn't like X quest, so I gave it a 0."

Is it worth a 10? No, but it's damn good. Clearly they have not progressed past the incredibly large first area where yes, there is that element of MMO-esque quests; which are entirely optional. The game is huge, freaking huge and there are a *lot* of quests. Most of them are great, too. People are focusing on one aspect of it and demonizing the entire game without a fair chance. And I mean, seriously, wtf, I have seen "0" given out over reviews of reviews. People are freaking reading the reviews, and then giving the game a "0" based on the reviews without playing like a giant "0" star review circle jerk. LOL come on, then they negatively review anyone that gives positivity

To give it a "0" is ludicrous, but people are throwing it out like candy out of sheer ignorance.

My Scores:
Replayability: 7
Graphics: 8
Scenery: 8
Story: 8
Fun: 9

It made me giggle like a school girl, laugh and cry. There are emotional moments, and there are great moments. People *cannot* judge this game so quickly down the drain, because they haven't even SCRATCHED the surface of what it truly is, and most likely have not even progressed past the areas enough to see the potential and fun. The very first area, the hinterlands alone, I have 13 hours logged in and I'm not even close to finishing, I left it to do the story quests. It's that large; but it's those quests people are complaining about. You literally do not have to do the MMO quests if you hate them, they are side quests FFS.

There are bugs, and there are glitches. But holy crap, the game came out like yesterday. And if you are complaining about DRM, you're a pirate and need to GTFO with that weak sauce, this one won't be cracked soon, sorry and get over it

Negatives:
UI is sketchy for PC and needs work
having to hold mouse button to attack takes getting used to
Bugs, ofc… Expand

BlueBaron427

Nov 30, 2014

10

Dragon Age 1 was phenomenal. Dragon Age 2 was like playing a novel.

Dragon Age 3, Bioware called out Bethesda in the next-gen gaming world. Seriously. Fans wanted exploration, a lot of characters, and an interesting battle system plus multiplayer. Bioware delivered on all fronts.

It's like the whole game is saying "Your move, Bethesda."

Thoragin

Nov 26, 2014

10

To rate this game as a zero is ridiculous. Anything less than a six is doing an extreme disservice to the people responsible for its development. Not everyone will enjoy the same aspects and yes there are a few glitches as well as the combat being slightly boring in the earlier levels. However, this game is a extremely well made and regardless of your differences of opinion this factTo rate this game as a zero is ridiculous. Anything less than a six is doing an extreme disservice to the people responsible for its development. Not everyone will enjoy the same aspects and yes there are a few glitches as well as the combat being slightly boring in the earlier levels. However, this game is a extremely well made and regardless of your differences of opinion this fact must be recognized.

Bioware has delivered a stellar RPG experience and if you are a fan of this genre this game is definitely worth the money.… Expand

CiaranJ

Nov 25, 2014

8

I have played around 30+ hours of the game, and I must say that I'm impressed. Indeed, there are low frame rate periods, the controls for mouse and keyboard are tedious (at best), and the looting system is problematic. However, I wouldn't necessarily use these points to justify a low score - it seems a lot of people are.

I played this game for its narrative and game play, and by GodI have played around 30+ hours of the game, and I must say that I'm impressed. Indeed, there are low frame rate periods, the controls for mouse and keyboard are tedious (at best), and the looting system is problematic. However, I wouldn't necessarily use these points to justify a low score - it seems a lot of people are.

I played this game for its narrative and game play, and by God does it deliver! The story so far is pretty impressive and the choices you do make matter. For example, a small one shall suffice. I was in the Hinterlands after around 5-6 hours playing, and I come across a castle by chance. Inside was a cult of Andraste, who were having issues with demons. I helped the cult out and they pledged to join my Inquisition. I headed back to camp, and they were there. Another example is when I was doing an odd quest in Redcliffe village around 10-16 hours in the game and I came across a woman who needed help with potions. I told her she should join my group, and again when I arrived back a few hours later, she was at my camp helping refugees. These two examples are small, but I've used them so people can actually ignore what some jumped up techno-warriors are complaining about when they feel disappointed on release that it's buggy after only playing maybe 5-6 hours; hell, neatly every game I've played had some sort of problem on release ( that's excluding mmos)

Once you get passed the techno-issues, the game itself is actually great.… Expand

blytzkrieg

Dec 28, 2014

9

I wanted this game to be amazing, i really did, and to a certain extent i think it was. However, there were a few insanely frustrating things that just detracted from what could have been an amazing game.
First, the repetitive side quests, i don't want to spend three hours looking for random crap and running around the (sometimes) unfortunately large world as a side quest.
Secondly, theI wanted this game to be amazing, i really did, and to a certain extent i think it was. However, there were a few insanely frustrating things that just detracted from what could have been an amazing game.
First, the repetitive side quests, i don't want to spend three hours looking for random crap and running around the (sometimes) unfortunately large world as a side quest.
Secondly, the crashing, this just drove me insane, thankful the oh so frequent auto saves saved my ass, so no real harm done, just really annoying.
Thirdly, the controls, targeting issues were a pain, but overall little more than that, the camera angles were a bit broken, but nothing that broke the game.
Despite the flaws this really is a fun game the story is very compelling and i found myself enjoying it immensely, regardless of its flaws. Overall it is a good game and a great experience and for anyone who loved the first game and tolerated the second, it a must play.… Expand

m8cct

Mar 9, 2015

8

Dragon Age: Inquisition attempts to combine the best aspects of Origins and DA2: A gigantic map, wonderful level design, entertaining party members, spot on writing and epic storytelling, not to mention the best crafting system I've seen in a good while. Combat combines artistic flair with the requirement of considerable tactical prowess. Inquisition has just about everything you couldDragon Age: Inquisition attempts to combine the best aspects of Origins and DA2: A gigantic map, wonderful level design, entertaining party members, spot on writing and epic storytelling, not to mention the best crafting system I've seen in a good while. Combat combines artistic flair with the requirement of considerable tactical prowess. Inquisition has just about everything you could want in an RPG title. Unfortunately the game is marred by a number of technical issues on the PC version specifically that made play aggravating at times. A large chunk of play time is taken up by dull search-and-recover side quests. The tactical camera, such a huge part of Origins combat, is mostly useless. Characters, though entertaining, often lacked development or multi-dimensionality, and a pair of awesome plot twists weren't able to save the game from an otherwise underwhelming ending. Bioware continues to make improvements to the playability of their PC version, but it's unfortunate that the most loyal fans of the series, the ones who bought the game first at full price, were hit with the worst of it. By no means perfect, but still an amazing and highly enjoyable game. Can't go without playing this one.… Expand

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 artThe 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

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.

HighChronicler

Nov 18, 2014

8

First Up. The Negative score are mostly EA/BioWare hate. Second: Yes they have some truths.

The Pros: +Great Customization for your character. +Graphics are nice and offer a unique visual style. + Massive doesn't even begin to cover it. + Story (that's a given) + Companions (Also a given) + World Design. + Optimized nicely (I have a laptop and the game runs at 40ish FPS onFirst Up. The Negative score are mostly EA/BioWare hate. Second: Yes they have some truths.

The Pros:
+Great Customization for your character.
+Graphics are nice and offer a unique visual style.
+ Massive doesn't even begin to cover it.
+ Story (that's a given)
+ Companions (Also a given)
+ World Design.
+ Optimized nicely (I have a laptop and the game runs at 40ish FPS on Medium-High Graphics)

Now the Cons:
- Obviously a Console Port. (Controls are pretty bad for the PC)
- The Tactical Camera is hard to use
- Menu design and UI is designed for consoles
- Combat is clunky due to the Controls

Feels like an evolution of the Dragon Age Series. Really Great Game with some minor issues for the PC version.… Expand

LlamaHerder

Nov 24, 2014

8

I'm loving the game, but I'm starting with the bad because it's easier to complain than it is to compliment:

Combat mechanics have never been Bioware's strong point, and I've continued enjoying their games in spite of that since Baldur's Gate, but it's worse than usual here. Thankfully, after a few hours, I became comfortable enough with the controls that it never became a deal-breaker.I'm loving the game, but I'm starting with the bad because it's easier to complain than it is to compliment:

Combat mechanics have never been Bioware's strong point, and I've continued enjoying their games in spite of that since Baldur's Gate, but it's worse than usual here. Thankfully, after a few hours, I became comfortable enough with the controls that it never became a deal-breaker.

The controls are bad. The left-click to swing mechanic is a bizarre design decision that impacts your ability to control your character throughout the rest of the game. Being limited to eight abilities sucks; after a certain point, advancing my character starts to feel like wasted effort, because I can't actually use any of my new abilities without giving up the ones I've already earned. Animation-locks on attacks and abilities are painfully long which, combined with the character turning and accelerating slowly, makes me feel like I'm never truly in control of my character.

The tactical camera is nearly useless. I use it to make my party avoid dragons' fireballs, and that's it; any more interaction than that is just begging for frustration.

One of the pre-release reviews I read said Bioware had "hilariously overcorrected" for the small and reused areas in Dragon Age 2. This is pinpoint-accurate. Dragon Age 2 had a small footprint, but the quest content in that footprint was actually very well-focused and well-executed. DAI made their areas massive, and then tried to stuff the same area:content ratio into that space. They bit off way more than they could chew. The vast majority of things to do in DAI are MMO-style throwaway fetch/gather quests. It's like they used SWTOR as a model for sidequest building instead of a cautionary tale. I had a huge disappointment last night with a massive quest that had me running back and forth across an entire (huge) desert for hours, and I found nothing but an empty room with a chest of loot as my payoff.

Attention Bioware: quality over quantity next time. The best sidequest I can think of would have been the weakest sidequest in DA2.

I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to make my character walk instead of run. Turns out it's not possible, which is baffling.

Those are the negative things I have to say. In spite of those complaints, I'm enjoying the game immensely.

Companion interactions are the best they've ever been. I absolutely love all of the new characters (save one whose entire personality consists of being completely poised at all times and calling me "dear" a lot). Seeing the way characters from DAO and DA2 have developed, and helping them along in that development, is incredibly gratifying. If you enjoy going back to camp, the Normandy, or the Hanged Man to talk to your companions, you'll love it in DAI.

I like the crafting system a lot. The level of customization in both appearance and stats is surprisingly good. Finding recipes has been a challenge, which is either good or bad depending on the type of player you are.

The world is gorgeous. The graphical quality itself is solid, but the attention to detail is excellent. I have lots of peeves with the little details in every game I play, but none of them are present here. Except the hair. The hair sucks. The areas themselves are big and beautiful. Each companion having distinct styles for their various sets of armor was a great touch.

In spite of the MMO-style sidequests, the main storyline is fantastic, and all the companion quests have been good. There are big, tough choices, several of which I can't wait to explore the other side(s) of.

This game is far from perfect, but it easily comes out on top. Some of the problems will hopefully be solved by patches and mods. The biggest problem is the handling of sidequests. If you can suppress your completionist streak long enough to avoid completing every single quest you run across, you'll have fun.

Good game. Easily worth buying, even if I wish they'd done some things differently.… Expand

JJ15NB

Nov 25, 2014

8

Personally, I believe that Dragon Age is a fantastic game, if not for the clunky controls. The game looks beautiful, the voice acting is also quite good. The good far outweighs the bad. However, This game does not deserve a perfect score, not does it deserve a 0. My first few hours were, in fact quite terrible. My human male was announced as a female... Not sure what happened there, so iPersonally, I believe that Dragon Age is a fantastic game, if not for the clunky controls. The game looks beautiful, the voice acting is also quite good. The good far outweighs the bad. However, This game does not deserve a perfect score, not does it deserve a 0. My first few hours were, in fact quite terrible. My human male was announced as a female... Not sure what happened there, so i had to make another character. The first thing I really noticed about the game was the glitches, which isn't exactly a good thing as you might imagine. Next, were the controls, tough to get used to, and hardly efficient. The frame rate, is honestly a battle i am still struggling with, (I am using an Alienware 17 Nvidia 770M) I can't run the game on ultra as I am used to, but I can run it on a mixture of high and the former mentioned setting.

With all that out of the way, what the game gets right is unbelievable. Inquisition is an experience I will never forget. i am 50 hours in, and I already am thinking about my next play through. What character will i romance? What class will I pick? What choices will I make? I honestly believe that you could make the same character twice, and experience completely different stories if you desired. The sheer amount of time, effort, as well as love that went into this game, from the developers, is almost unreal. Seriously, this game is massive. Be prepared for quite a lengthy first play through. This game takes major steps in the right directions, yet ultimately due to it's flaws, does not live up to it's full potential. My only hope is that they patch some of the clunky controls, as well as the the frame rate issues that plague this masterpiece. Unfortunately, the reason these become so apparent, is because the rest of the game is so well done. it is a great game, you will get your monies worth. Now, go buy it Champ!… Expand

WhyYouHatin

Nov 18, 2014

8

I am personally having a blast with this game. It works really well on my PC and the multiplayer is fun to play with friends. Its not a perfect game by no means but compared to the broken masses that have released recently (Drive Club, Call of Duty, Halo, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Grand Theft Auto) it is great to play a game that just works. My only real issues with the game are minorI am personally having a blast with this game. It works really well on my PC and the multiplayer is fun to play with friends. Its not a perfect game by no means but compared to the broken masses that have released recently (Drive Club, Call of Duty, Halo, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Grand Theft Auto) it is great to play a game that just works. My only real issues with the game are minor things like the hair looking metallic, textures popping in, and not being able to max out the settings of the game on a potato like I usually can with Bioware games. Still though this is a great game that I think everyone should play. The only reason not to buy it is if you are a Dragon Age purist who hates that they have changed the game to make it more accessible to everyone.… Expand

mrq

Nov 27, 2014

8

I waited a bit to buy DA:I to try and get a feel for this game, especially since broken software seems to be the norm this season. After reading review after review and getting conflicting answers, I just dropped 60 big ones and got the game.

Rig: i7 4770k 4.1ghz /16gb DDR3 1366mhz Corsair Ballistix / 120gb Intel 530 SSD / EVGA 760GTX 4GB FTW / 50" HD TV @ 1920x1080. Graphics: UltraI waited a bit to buy DA:I to try and get a feel for this game, especially since broken software seems to be the norm this season. After reading review after review and getting conflicting answers, I just dropped 60 big ones and got the game.

Rig: i7 4770k 4.1ghz /16gb DDR3 1366mhz Corsair Ballistix / 120gb Intel 530 SSD / EVGA 760GTX 4GB FTW / 50" HD TV @ 1920x1080.

Graphics: Ultra w/ no Anti Aliasing

(A little history: I have played through DA:O and DA2 in many characters on many levels of difficulty. Also the entire ME series. I know from whence I speak.)

This is not DA:O and it was not meant to be DA:O. Therefore, I chose not to judge the game by its predecessors, but rather on its own merits.

Solid and slightly reminiscent game play, definitely not the horror show that has run amuck in these reviews. What was an incredible pain is the controls.Yes, it was a rushed PC port and I believe that this has soured the game for those using the venerable mouse and keyboard. HOWEVER, it is far from broken and once I acclimated and played with the key assignment, it has rarely bothered me again.

It also tends to rarely and randomly crash to desktop with a DirectX error, but that is more annoying than an actual deal breaker.

Apart from that, the graphics are amazing. I love the detail and the fresh upgrades to old characters. I did bypass the tactical view due to the drunk monkey controls and just used the the 3rd person view for directing the battle. I do feel like I am grinding with some of the side quests and I get the chilling ME3 feeling with the "War Room," but I believe there is enough DNA from past incarnations to keep the game from falling into that nightmare.

If anything this game takes the best of Origins and DA2, melding them together with upgraded and stunning visuals. An open world environment really adds to the game and is a needed improvement from DA2's repetitive and claustrophobic "Free Marches." The animations are fluid and well crafted, but the interface is a little cluttered and indirect.

The only thing Dragon Age has ever required from its players is patience; the reward being an utterly fulfilling and replayable story. This seems to be something many of these naysayer "reviewers" lack and thusly pan a good game as broken and unplayable.

Is it worth the money? For me, yes. I am willing to give the game the benefit of the doubt. For everybody else, the only thing these bad reviews are doing well is putting an excellent game in the bargain bin within six months. I just couldn't wait that long. :)… Expand

SmallFurry

Dec 2, 2014

8

To much of a good thing. At one point there are several collection side quests going on in the same area. One would have been excellent, together it becomes a chore. If they had halved the characters, I could care but there are so many, taking care of them all, running after them to see if they got something new to say, just becomes to much work. Your keep is so large and spread out,To much of a good thing. At one point there are several collection side quests going on in the same area. One would have been excellent, together it becomes a chore. If they had halved the characters, I could care but there are so many, taking care of them all, running after them to see if they got something new to say, just becomes to much work. Your keep is so large and spread out, chasing all the things to do is just past the point of being fun.

The entire game itself, the components is very good... all put together however if feels like one of those insane American burgers with everything. Even if you still can taste the ingredients, it becomes impossible to eat.

Simplify, simplify, simplify. Not "add more, add more, add more". The game is truly gigantic and has some wonderful moments... but just so much it loses focus.

What this game needed before release was an editor who simply struck out all the bits that don't add to the game.

Don't get me wrong, I like the game... but I would have preferred a more streamlined experience. Be able to walk more in a straight line, not have to fly hither and thither like a butterfly because of all the forced in content.

Would I recommend the game? Definitely... I just wish it had been even better in the classic style rather than the Ubisoft style of piling in more and more collectibles to keep kids attention.

At it stands, I find the game highly decent BUT not excellent or a master piece. Bioware has done worse but it also had done far better. For RPG lovers, this is the best game out right now... but of course it is also the only game out right now. I am well satisfied but as an RPG fan, I also take what I can get.… Expand

Volley

Dec 1, 2014

10

Absolutely incredible game. The sound effects. The music. The immersion. The graphics. It's all here. So many character choices and customization options. The world of Ferelden and Orlais come together in a mind-blowing RPG that combines the best elements of Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age II. BioWare & EA, thanks for this.

JaggidEdje

Nov 27, 2014

10

All of the reviews that are super negative are just haters being haters...the game does have a few technical issues, but the game itself is incredible. From story-telling, to visuals, to audio, to gameplay, the game is one of the best western RPGs to hit the market. It trumps all previous Dragon age games in terms of characterization and story for each companion and keeps you playingAll of the reviews that are super negative are just haters being haters...the game does have a few technical issues, but the game itself is incredible. From story-telling, to visuals, to audio, to gameplay, the game is one of the best western RPGs to hit the market. It trumps all previous Dragon age games in terms of characterization and story for each companion and keeps you playing until the wee hours of the night day after day.
For technical issues, yes, there are a few. The game engine is new and still definitely needs optimization. If you're on a PC, you will absolutely need to lower some of the settings no matter how beefy your system is.. But the good news is that it still looks incredibly, even with some of the settings strategically lowered.
Overall, great game, great story, great gameplay. I'd give this a 8 out of 10, knocking a few points off for technical issues...but with all of the fools giving it 0's, I'm not knocking off any points.… Expand

uttertutte

Mar 25, 2015

10

5 Different characters and 250+ hours of gameplay later and I must say this might be my favorite game of the last years.
The characters are so good, diverse and well written.
Character editor is excellent. I love the choices of 4 different voices and different races and everything. Just the fact that after 250 hours into the game I still find completely new things and cut scenes and5 Different characters and 250+ hours of gameplay later and I must say this might be my favorite game of the last years.
The characters are so good, diverse and well written.
Character editor is excellent.
I love the choices of 4 different voices and different races and everything.
Just the fact that after 250 hours into the game I still find completely new things and cut scenes and developments is just astounding.
This game makes A LOT of other studios look very lazy.
Environments are beautiful, taking down dragons is super fun and although the main villain is a little bit flat. That's just the only small point of the corner of this excellent game.
To just remake the history of the game and restart is so much fun.
Love it.… Expand

Dilmah

Dec 4, 2014

9

Dragon Age Inquisition is one of the best RPG games of this generation, it successfully blends an action oriented third person style of gameplay with traditional dungeon crawler elements and wraps it all up within an epic and emotional 40 hour adventure through the stunning universe of Thedas.
Here is a breakdown of all the elements of the game
Story: 8/10 The story of the game isDragon Age Inquisition is one of the best RPG games of this generation, it successfully blends an action oriented third person style of gameplay with traditional dungeon crawler elements and wraps it all up within an epic and emotional 40 hour adventure through the stunning universe of Thedas.
Here is a breakdown of all the elements of the game
Story: 8/10
The story of the game is cliched in a "There's a bad guy out to destroy the world, we must stop him" kind of way but that can be said about Mass Effect 2 and other Bioware games alike. What's important is the execution as you will quickly forget that the story is cliched because the story is told with so much charm and pizazz (mostly because of the characters) that you can't help but feel epic as you gather your band of merry misfits to save the world from a demon invasion.
Characters: 8/10
The characters in a Bioware game are like the woodwork structuring within a house, they hold it up and carry the game. In this game the characters for the most part are well written and most importantly unique. Each character has his or her own agenda and a personality, they are all very fleshed-out from their appearance to their history you'll want to believe they're real.
Several characters however you'll find are kind of stereotypical and just bland but then there are those that are wacky and fun, exciting and full of personality. You'll know which ones when you see them.
Look/Feel: 9/10
The graphics run on the Frostbite Engine which also powers the Battlefield games. This makes the game look absolutely gorgeous and it really shines through in the character detail and in the environment. The landscapes in this game are all breathtakingly beautiful in their own way as you traverse through bogs, deserts, forests, snowy mountains, rocky plains and stormy coasts.
Controls: 9/10
Playing a PC port is always going to be a bit wonky but it's really not so hard to get use to. You'll be using your mouse to interact with objects but using your keyboard to control both your character and the camera which can be awkward at first but unless you have the coordination of a blind bat you'll get used to it too.
Combat: 9/10
There seems to be alot of controversy over the combat system. So yes, the combat mixes both action and tactical elements, you can either sit in third person or go pause the game and go birds eye so you can issue commands to all your team mates and take a more strategic approach.
Personally I liked this, being able to be close up with the action as I hack and slash as well as being able to take a step back and think strategically about the best course of action against an enemy.
Your abilities are all satisfying to use and combat itself is smooth and fun, I definitely suggest that you constantly switch between all your party members as this will keep every battle interesting.
The only downside is the tactical camera as you will have to adjust and fiddle with it when you're indoors.
Gameplay: 9/10
You'll be spending most of the game trying to gain power and influence for your empire which can be attained in a number of ways. From the war table in which you play the role of a king/queen issuing orders to your spies, soldiers and your diplomats. You will also of course attain power and influence yourself by completing quests for people, which gives meaning to what would otherwise be 'filler' quests.
AI: 7/10
This mostly applies for the way your companions follow you around. Your companions are sometimes quite stupid, especially during fights as there's been times where my warrior is in the front lines fighting 1 v 5 and my other warrior is staring at a rock.
Issuing commands in tactical mode can also sometimes not work and may require multiple attempts which can be frustrating. But is cases like that just take control of that character and do it yourself which is all the more rewarding than watching a computer do it.
Your companions follow you around just fine, its kind of funny actually seeing them all flock towards you whenever you take a step. You won't ever have to worry about them getting 'lost' like in Skyrim because they will drop out of the sky and teleport to you whenever they can't directly follow you somewhere. Which takes away immersion but at least you won't ever have to look back to make sure your archer is not spazzing out as he gets stuck between two boulders.
Sound: 10/10
The voice acting is phenomenal and really brings each character to life and makes their personality all the more believable.
The way every ability sounds make them so satisfying to use. E.g. when you shield bash, an energetic and thunderous cracking sound plays making you feel powerful as you knock your enemy to the ground.
The sound track adds a whole new dimension of emotion to the game especially during the cut scenes, the theme "The Dawn Will Come" is a sombre tune that sends chills down your spine as it is mournful yet inspiring at the same time.… Expand

LazyHero

Nov 18, 2014

8

I was playing on minimum settings, played until that 4 hours, but I liked the game, although the eyes of characters, when the camera is looking at them from the top, make you to increase the production of bricks as well as horror, co-op and have not played on it and that's all I can say, going back to the game itself can skzaat that because of the change management has become a bit notI was playing on minimum settings, played until that 4 hours, but I liked the game, although the eyes of characters, when the camera is looking at them from the top, make you to increase the production of bricks as well as horror, co-op and have not played on it and that's all I can say, going back to the game itself can skzaat that because of the change management has become a bit not comfortable, but it's a matter of habit, and the appearance of the world and story as always struck me as interesting. Thank you Google translator.… Expand

SenshudoTV

Dec 19, 2014

9

Overall, Dragon Age Inquisition is a very welcome return to form for Bioware. Graphical issues aside, it is a massive game that has huge replay value for any RPG fan and should keep you busy for countless hours between its single player story and new multiplayer campaign.

Asgard96

Nov 19, 2014

10

A fantastic game!

So many people hateing for hate´s sake.
I just hope there will be enough people to counter the Trolls.

The game looks fantastic and plays fantastic. The technical issues will be ironed out.

DaveC67

Dec 4, 2014

10

I loved Origins and loathed Dragon Age 2 - I mean every aspect of it, from the new art style, the story and the combat. I thought it thoroughly deserved the user score kicking it got on metacritic. I only gave Inquisition a go because I got it relatively cheaply, via a CD key website. I was somewhat sceptical as the pre -release footage indicated to me that BIoware took more from DA 2 thanI loved Origins and loathed Dragon Age 2 - I mean every aspect of it, from the new art style, the story and the combat. I thought it thoroughly deserved the user score kicking it got on metacritic. I only gave Inquisition a go because I got it relatively cheaply, via a CD key website. I was somewhat sceptical as the pre -release footage indicated to me that BIoware took more from DA 2 than they did from Origins (including the questionable art style). That being said, this is a far, far better game than DA 2, and does not deserve the number of zero scores it is getting here.

I am playing on PC and yes, it is glitchy and crash prone (Sandybridge i7 2600K, 8 gig of RAM and 4GB Nvidia 680 playing at 2560x1440) - though I am playing it with an xbox controller so cannot comment on the KB/M controls. Yet, despite that I would still give it an 8/10 (I am only raising that to 10 to counter the number of unfair zero's it has been getting. The game is fin, has epic scope and lots to do. I do not find it a single player MMO as some have suggested - it is no Kingdom's of Amalur for me, as the story and characters draw you in and keep me interested in the world (something that KOA singularly failed to do).

If you are on the fence about this game - give it a go. I have been pleasantly surprised, My interest in Dragon Age dies when they released DA2 but I am back in the world of Thedas and loving it,… Expand

GuardianLight

Nov 18, 2014

9

After logging about 5 hours in-game, it's obvious to me the game is a ton a fun. It improves on DA:O by including large open world areas where you can spend hours exploring. It also adds lots of persistent-world gameplay, where you feel like the world evolves based on your decisions (spend time exploring the whole map and establishing camps? Of course!). The great dialog and interestingAfter logging about 5 hours in-game, it's obvious to me the game is a ton a fun. It improves on DA:O by including large open world areas where you can spend hours exploring. It also adds lots of persistent-world gameplay, where you feel like the world evolves based on your decisions (spend time exploring the whole map and establishing camps? Of course!). The great dialog and interesting characters are Bioware's most consistent deliverable, and DA:I continues that tradition. The graphics are great, a real generational leap over previous DA games, so please ignore the obnoxious comments to the contrary.

On the other hand, the UI is pretty consolitis-infected. DA:O UI was so much better in that regard, where equipping and leveling up was quick and easy. DA:I's UI is a usability nightmare, where every screen has a tiny number of options, and you are constantly scrolling through because you only see 4 lines of text on screen at once. Camera control and movement is another area of missed opportunity (no click to move, WTF?). It means I want to spend as little time in the character menus etc. as possible, only jumping in when I absolutely have to.

It probably deserves to be called RPG of the year, despite the modest flaws.… Expand

Raphael_IF

Nov 19, 2014

10

A true RPG in the model of the finests bioware's game. After the controversian Dragon Age II, DA Inquisition took back the strong parts of Origions mixing with the fun combat o DA II.

keolkesdn

Nov 20, 2014

10

e a single player MMORPG. Repetitive button mashing combat,floating numbers over the enemies,traditional "go kill X and bring back Y of Z" quests,Super colourful lollipop spells.All contained within a nice hand holding theme-park environment.

"Open world" is the term they use for "run

dahmidrobi1

Nov 19, 2014

10

The world, characters, and side quests of the single-player campaign are bigger and better than ever, but Inquisition doesn’t stop there. The multiplayer mode has you teaming up in four-player co-op for dungeon runs against one of three enemy factions. It captures a kind of excitement similar to Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer, but instead of fighting off waves of encroaching enemies, you areThe world, characters, and side quests of the single-player campaign are bigger and better than ever, but Inquisition doesn’t stop there. The multiplayer mode has you teaming up in four-player co-op for dungeon runs against one of three enemy factions. It captures a kind of excitement similar to Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer, but instead of fighting off waves of encroaching enemies, you are coordinating more precise strategies against a smaller number of foes. These 20-30 minute runs provide a fun twist on a familiar style, and the post-match rewards are great for enticing you to play another round. The maps and classes at launch are plenty to get started, and BioWare has promised continuing support in the form of free DLC in the coming months.… Expand

kekain

Nov 25, 2014

10

I don't ever write reviews....but I can't play this game without wanting to praise it! I freaking love it! DA Origins was one of my favorite games- ever (As far as RPGs I'd say second only to Mass Effect 1) I didn't get too far in Dragon Age 2.. not far enough to catch ANY of the plot references except for the city of Kirkwall lol- I really couldn't get into DA2 for some reason.. but thisI don't ever write reviews....but I can't play this game without wanting to praise it! I freaking love it! DA Origins was one of my favorite games- ever (As far as RPGs I'd say second only to Mass Effect 1) I didn't get too far in Dragon Age 2.. not far enough to catch ANY of the plot references except for the city of Kirkwall lol- I really couldn't get into DA2 for some reason.. but this game...

It is not DA origins and if you want it to be- you'll be upset. It's not a 'stat based' rpg, it's not.. a lot of things.. it's... Modern, and by god is it amazing!

There are a dozen things I could complain about, the odd glitch here & there.. leveling up too easy (that's my fault- I'm a completionist) and the god awful melee system D: (I play as a sword & board warrior) It really does bother me that I can't click someone and have my guy run over & attack, you have to run up to the enemy and click (or hold R)..I get the purpose, and it does make you feel a bit more immersed..until you find yourself swinging your sword right in someone's face & barely missing them:P.

Anyways-

It really is the little things in this game that set it apart- for example you can dynamically acquire "agents" throughout the game, find someone that could be an asset to you? Recruit them. It happens in such a fluid-immersion way that I am always really excited about it!

The graphics! The people look about the same buy ooooooh the scenery- just hit the western approach and HOLY SH** some beautiful shots there!! And the first time I went into the deep roads? Almost shat.

My first dragon encounter..just randomly mopping up a map & BAM epic. The dragons fly around and smash boulders & the environment in general- shoot fireballs at you and such. The actual battle is very reminiscent of an MMO boss battle..& It's awesome!

Crafting! I wish the normal schematics were all in shops and rares were drops.. but besides that.. LOVE THE DEATH out of the crafting!! You get schematics for an item and then get to pick the materials which in-turn decide the color scheme, there are several varieties of metals per tier so you do not have to go with a weird color just because it is better- you get to pick what suits you:) that with the idea of weaponarmor upgrades customizing the looks of the item, it really works out beautifully!! I cannot praise the crafting system enough for it's creativity & loveliness :D.. I'll admit it is a bit "barebones" or "rigid" overall but somehow it is freakin' perfect.

But wait..there's more.. you get a stronghold that you can (kind of) customize, pick the bannerswindows THRONE.. that's right, the throne..which you sit upon and judge people (Fable 3 style) COULD THIS **** GET ANY MORE EPIC? Yes. It does-

There are mounts, Horses, these weird elk type things,some weird demon horse things & "exotic" mounts.. I have so far only used the Horses, but they are beautiful and feel very real & add nothing but immersion and accessibility. & the fact that there is such a wide variety of horses- it is all just wonderful.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR AN EXPANSION DLC! WHY CAN'T I UPGRADE TO DIGITAL DELUXE FROM RETAIL? LET ME THROW MY MONEY AT YOU!!!!… Expand

JamerTheGamer

Nov 21, 2014

10

I am tired of the stupid critics on this site bashing this game and bioware, comparing it to the first game in the series based on nostalgic views. This game is worth the money, it is fun, it does not deserve 0's across the board. It makes me laugh when I see these negative reviews with 0, it just goes to show these "metacritics" cannot write an honest review. This game has great aspectsI am tired of the stupid critics on this site bashing this game and bioware, comparing it to the first game in the series based on nostalgic views. This game is worth the money, it is fun, it does not deserve 0's across the board. It makes me laugh when I see these negative reviews with 0, it just goes to show these "metacritics" cannot write an honest review. This game has great aspects and of course there is room for improvement. Even if you are disappointed with the game give it an honest score (I personally give this game an 8.2/10, however stupid scores obligate me to give it a 10 to even the playing field). I am 50+ hours in so far and im having a great time playing! SCREW YOU IDIOTS/TROLLS who give this game a 0 make me LOL!… Expand

Dufflad

Nov 25, 2014

10

Have you ever played Skyrim and wish it ha a conversation system similar to a Bioware game? Look no further, this is the game you need. I have played over 40 hours of the game and have encountered fewer bugs than any other Bioware game, which is astounding. This Dragon Age is far better than 2 (which I personally hated) and I may even say it's better than Origins which I logged over 100Have you ever played Skyrim and wish it ha a conversation system similar to a Bioware game? Look no further, this is the game you need. I have played over 40 hours of the game and have encountered fewer bugs than any other Bioware game, which is astounding. This Dragon Age is far better than 2 (which I personally hated) and I may even say it's better than Origins which I logged over 100 hours on. The customization in your hero is solid, the gameplay is awesome, the graphics are enjoyable on the Frostbite engine providing great lighting and color contrast. Best of all, the world is huge. No more being stuck in one castle with missions being instanced. This open world will take your breath away and is far more diverse than Skyrim.… Expand

Jetblackbird

Nov 19, 2014

9

Honestly, I'm having a lot of fun so far with this game. While the story Bioware is known for is slightly diluted by how spread out it is, the greatly written party banter does make up for it. It is not Origins... but I don't think that this fact automatically make it a bad game. DAI is its own entity, that while it does follow the lore and is set in the same universe, has had its gameHonestly, I'm having a lot of fun so far with this game. While the story Bioware is known for is slightly diluted by how spread out it is, the greatly written party banter does make up for it. It is not Origins... but I don't think that this fact automatically make it a bad game. DAI is its own entity, that while it does follow the lore and is set in the same universe, has had its game play updated for modern day gaming. I love the conversations you have with characters, and I love the cheesy romance stuff you can do. That said... I took off a point because tactical combat is cumbersome compared to Origins. You have to click with both mouse buttons to go around the battle field, and you can't zoom out enough. I have to switch to the other mode in order to close most fade rifts, because they are just too high in the sky to get while in tactical mode.… Expand

Spajwer

Nov 19, 2014

9

Dobrá hra s hezkou grafikou a dobrým příběhem. Nová ochrana mi žádné problémy nedělá. Podle mě důstojný nástupce Jedničky. Uvidím jak dlouho u toho vydržím, ale zatím to vypadá že to asi dohraju :D

daftshadow

Dec 5, 2014

10

Some people are so picky. Dragon Age: Inquisition is definitely a very good game despite some bugs and glitches. Nothing a major patch can fix and subsequent updates. One can only imagine how much better this game could have been if it was solely a PC exclusive title with only the PC in mind with the development. The UI could have definitely been better. You can tell it is somewhatSome people are so picky. Dragon Age: Inquisition is definitely a very good game despite some bugs and glitches. Nothing a major patch can fix and subsequent updates. One can only imagine how much better this game could have been if it was solely a PC exclusive title with only the PC in mind with the development. The UI could have definitely been better. You can tell it is somewhat simplified to accommodate the consoles. But nevertheless it isn't something that is game breaking, just gets a little bit to get use to. Some of the combat feels clunky especially if you're playing a two-handed weapon warrior. I must admit the world map and minimap pretty much suck. Hopefully mods will work for this game.

The graphics performance is also somewhat of an issue as well. My PC can run a lot of new games pretty well but for whatever reason it kind of struggles in certain areas in the game especially outdoors. Bioware has said the upcoming first patch will address performance issues but I guess we will see whenever it gets released.… Expand

mikemilz

Dec 4, 2014

10

This is one of the best RPGs to ever come to PC. The story is as epic as it gets. The characters are well thought out. The voice acting is top notch. The game play is fun and challenging at times. If you like RPGs don't pass this one up, it's a masterpiece.

jsharkey621

Dec 8, 2014

10

The short review: the game is phenomenal, definitely my GOTY.

The good: The graphics are stunning, my rig is running on a 680 and the game looks good while running very smoothly even in intense combat. The combat is satisfying; going into the game I was concerned when I heard that there was only going to be a very select few healing abilities and limited healing potions, but BiowareThe short review: the game is phenomenal, definitely my GOTY.

The good: The graphics are stunning, my rig is running on a 680 and the game looks good while running very smoothly even in intense combat. The combat is satisfying; going into the game I was concerned when I heard that there was only going to be a very select few healing abilities and limited healing potions, but Bioware did a good job of balancing the combat so that you shouldn't feel limited by them even on hard mode as long as you use your head. In fact because the game is no longer balanced around healing mages I feel like I have more options for selecting my party's setup. The new guard mechanic makes playing as a sword and shield warrior much more enjoyable and planning cross class combos is much more satisfying now. Overall I have no complaints about the mouse keyboard controls, and I usually play on a console (though the tactical camera definetly needs some work). The various zones are varied and vast, completionists will be able to easily spend over 6 hours in the starting area alone doing all the side quests and finding all the secrets, while you'll level up fast enough that people who want to go faster won't feel like the game is forcing them to grind for Xp. The companions are all varied and have interesting personalities, and since you don't have an approval bar you feel less pressure to choose the dialogue choices that you think they'll agree with. I haven't gotten far enough into the story to tell you too much about it, but the first part (getting to your groups main base) was very epic.

The downs: While having a wide variety of stuff to do in the areas is better than not having enough, it does mean you'll end up pretty distracted from the game's main plot and feel detached from it. The tactical camera has a lot of flaws: it is far too zoomed in and has no way of adjusting how far it zooms out, and don't even bother trying to use it if you're in a cave or a place with a low roof. Mounts aren't really that useful and since there's no party banter while you're using one it takes a lot out of the game (though the lack of fall damage and Skyrimesque horse physics is super useful at times).

This next point is a big one, but you'll either love it or hate it. You can only have 8 abilites accesible at any given time (unlike in the first two where you could pull up a radial menu that had the rest of them that weren't hot-keyed). On one hand it ensures that at higher levels you can't have grossly overpowered characters that can do anything and don't need to rely on teamwork. On the other hand you may find it as an excessive restriction that limits your play style.

All in all, I love the game. I've already plugged in 15 hours and don't even feel close to being done with it, if you like the genre I would highly recommend it.… Expand

Pangloss0

Nov 21, 2014

10

I never write reviews, and this one will be very brief, but I had to offer an opinion in light of all the haters hating. First, no game is the game for everyone. If you wanted another DA:O, this is not it - this is much, much more. To summarize the difference, while I greatly enjoyed DA:O, it seems like it was on rails compared to DA:I. DA:I at first seemed overwhelmingly large. Now,I never write reviews, and this one will be very brief, but I had to offer an opinion in light of all the haters hating. First, no game is the game for everyone. If you wanted another DA:O, this is not it - this is much, much more. To summarize the difference, while I greatly enjoyed DA:O, it seems like it was on rails compared to DA:I. DA:I at first seemed overwhelmingly large. Now, I am enjoying taking chunks out of it, knowing that it portends a long journey through beautiful vistas, battling varied foes, with far more sophisticated story branches and AI/companion relationships.

I have had some occasional frame rate and loading time frustration, but I understand the context of my three year old gaming laptop (pretty good at the time, with an Nvidia 675MX). But I can adjust my settings, and now have a smooth experience. The models, the motion - all top notch.

The new combat interface takes some getting used to, as it is more complex than DA:O. But, the combat is much more fluid. Among other subtle but noticeable advances, whereas I have often been frustrated with AI path finding, my companions are much more rational and effective in DA:I.

I cannot say a great deal, because at about 15 hours in, I have clearly just scratched the surface. Which I love.… Expand

cwilder06

Nov 25, 2014

10

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, I cannot fathom how so many negative reviews pervade however. I found it better and more emotionally involving than any RPG I've played basically ever. I ended up REALLY caring about my companions in a way that only games like the walking dead and bioshock infinite made me care about characters (and those were more contained, less choice driven work).Everyone is entitled to their opinion, I cannot fathom how so many negative reviews pervade however. I found it better and more emotionally involving than any RPG I've played basically ever. I ended up REALLY caring about my companions in a way that only games like the walking dead and bioshock infinite made me care about characters (and those were more contained, less choice driven work).

The score is one of the best of any game I've played.

The open world is gorgeous, staggeringly beautiful.

The combat is my only negative, even on hard and expert it's kind of meh. The game is also generally too easy.

The story is great - the main villain is a bit meh, which is a shame (he is no kefka), but the side quests have some great minor villains, the character development in your companions, the potential romance, etc. is all done exceedingly well. Is it as well written as a novel? Absolutely not. But it's well written enough - particularly when you consider the sheer amount of content.

Further, the game changes in really meaningful ways depending on your decisions. At 100 hours in my first playthrough and having spent about 30 in my second making different decisions causes entirely different cutscenes to occur. Like radically. The sheer breadth of the decision trees is mind blowing - you can end up with very different outcomes. It's really staggering.

I never, ever replay games. I binge on a game, beat it once, and move on. The only exception was the Dark Souls series. This is the first time since that that I've wanted to replay a game.… Expand

theDirtyTurian

Nov 28, 2014

8

I bought the game the day of it's release and honestly I loved it. To me it was like Bioware just gave me a giant **** you! here is everything you wanted plus a **** ton more". It was like a mix of all the good things from DA:O and DA:2, plus more delicious goodies: As in more puzzles, lots and lots of expansive maps, better crafting systems, and awesome combat animations.

As for story,I bought the game the day of it's release and honestly I loved it. To me it was like Bioware just gave me a giant **** you! here is everything you wanted plus a **** ton more". It was like a mix of all the good things from DA:O and DA:2, plus more delicious goodies: As in more puzzles, lots and lots of expansive maps, better crafting systems, and awesome combat animations.

As for story, I can't complain. It was pretty good for what it was, without going in depth and spoiling for anyone reading this review.

Companions: Was my only problem, many of them were forgettable and I could care less about. Some felt like they were added into the story just because of convenience through side quests and then had no real impact to the main story line.

Although there are some glitches in the game and loading screens are a bit long, that isn't something I should complain about because those can be fixed with patches and such. After all, for a rushed title they did a damn good job!… Expand

GeneralCuiJM

Nov 28, 2014

8

It's clear that the makers of DAI wanted to take a Skyrim-like experience and give it a Bioware touch of story and character. I don't care much for Skyrim because the story is so weak, so this is definitely a step up. However, there is not as much main plot as there was (or at least appeared to be) in DA Origins.

Nonetheless, I'm 30+ hours in and really enjoying it. It looksIt's clear that the makers of DAI wanted to take a Skyrim-like experience and give it a Bioware touch of story and character. I don't care much for Skyrim because the story is so weak, so this is definitely a step up. However, there is not as much main plot as there was (or at least appeared to be) in DA Origins.

Nonetheless, I'm 30+ hours in and really enjoying it. It looks beautiful on High and Ultra settings, but does start to look plastic and shiny on medium or lower settings. I actually went out and bought a new machine to play it on Ultra.

The main story is compelling and I like the idea of being able to control agents and work on missions across the world. But those who complain of too many side quests are not wrong: there are a ton! Some are cool, many are trivial. There are lots of crafting "ingredients" to gather, and you have flexibility in the kinds of weapons and armor you want to make.

Another feature that I really like is the Dragon Keep website, where you can select virtually all the major decisions of the previous games in order to "export" your Dragon Age world as you start your Inquisition experience.

On the downside, there are some mechanics that are not explained. For example, I no longer have attribute points to modify strength, intelligence, and other traits. Or if I do, I have no idea how to do that. It appears that modifications to attributes occur only through weapons, armor, and your selection of abilities. But given that the first two games had attribute points, it seems weird not to have it in this game--especially without explanation.

And I agree with those who bemoan the loss of auto-attack. It would be nice if at least a player could choose auto-attack versus manual. Some people surely enjoy the action game-feel, but on PC, having to hit "R" over and over for basic attacks is a pain.

And the tactical camera is sometimes tough to maneuver. A few times I've tried to close a rift over my head only to have a heck of a time getting close enough to it so that I can close it while also angling the camera up so I can see it. It's especially difficult if there are demons beating on my character.

Gamers are passionate people and many have become passionate recently (due, at least in part, to the infamous Mass Effect 3 ending) about trashing Bioware and EA, but games are even harder to make than epic movies. There are so many variables and things that can go wrong. I don't know how much playtesting or focus group testing Bioware does--maybe they should do more--but I wish the people giving this game a 1 or 2 rating would take a deep breath and try to find some perspective. The worst that Bioware is guilty of here, I think, is trying too hard to please too many people. They wanted to satisfy those who love the open aspect of a Skyrim but want the great story of a DA Origins. They're trying to do both and may wind up falling short on both counts. But even so, the game is fun and enjoyable.

As I wrote at the start, a only about halfway into the game (or less, as I am a bit of a completionist), but I am very happy I bought this game.… Expand

Zonzai

Nov 22, 2014

10

Story----9 (8): The DAI story is pretty good, even great if you are a fan of the games and books. It has a couple of plot holes holding it back and there are a few elements that didn't feel very well fleshed out. As a fan of the world I give it a 9 but an 8 seems right for most people who just play the games.

Visuals----10: You will see Thedas as you have never seen it before. ThisStory----9 (8): The DAI story is pretty good, even great if you are a fan of the games and books. It has a couple of plot holes holding it back and there are a few elements that didn't feel very well fleshed out. As a fan of the world I give it a 9 but an 8 seems right for most people who just play the games.

Visuals----10: You will see Thedas as you have never seen it before. This game is visually impressive and artistically genius. The characters, the scenery, the special effects; when dialed all the way up, this game is simply breathtaking. The cut scenes are as good as any Bioware has ever done. They stutter due to being capped at 30fps but there is a fix for it (use google). Despite this stutter (and poor decision to cap the scenes at 30fps by Bioware) the quality and beauty of the game world are so good that I could not give this less than 10.

Sound----10: Though the music is quite dull, it is extremely effective at its goal of creating ambiance. And I think that is what matters most. The voice acting however, is some of the best I've ever heard. As an actor myself, I am impressed with the range and quality of the voice actors.

Game Design----9: I know a lot of people complain about the quality of the controls on the PC. Personally I use an Xbox controller and have been extremely satisfied with the controls. The camera can be clunky at times and I ran into a couple of minor bugs. But I have not had any of the problems others have reported. Maybe I'm just lucky I don't know. Inquisition is also a massive game, easily larger than Skyrim. As much as I love Skyrim, the quality and quantity of Inquisition's content is unmatched.

Fun factor----9: DAI can be a bit repetitive, especially if you are playing as a warrior. But at higher difficulties you really have to make the most of the tactical overview. Even though the tactics at your disposal are somewhat limited early on, later on in the game they really open up, creating a feeling very much akin to Origins. You can play this game for hundreds of hours and not be bored.

Overall---10: I am on my second play through right now, and I am continually impressed by Inquisition. I don't understand what most of the negative reviewers are talking about at all. I did not follow the game's development very closely. And I think the game may be a victim of hype. If you are a fan of RPGs this game is a must buy. If you rated it a zero no game could ever meet your expectations and you should just stop playing video games entirely.… Expand

Irondevil33

Nov 20, 2014

10

They have taken away one of my Favorite classes, the healser. I don't feel now more free to use my healer to make damage, what I never want.
I'd like the tactics when and where you have to heal your group, now you only have this shidy barrier which sucks. I am so disapointed with this game, because I waited so long for a new part of dragon age and also I paied 60 EUR for this shidy game IThey have taken away one of my Favorite classes, the healser. I don't feel now more free to use my healer to make damage, what I never want.
I'd like the tactics when and where you have to heal your group, now you only have this shidy barrier which sucks. I am so disapointed with this game, because I waited so long for a new part of dragon age and also I paied 60 EUR for this shidy game I should have waited when the price went down.... I never will buy a Bioware Game at it's release. I am so disapointed I cant tell....… Expand

Garfoodle

Dec 23, 2014

10

I think its the game Skyrim wanted to be. Now put away your pitchforks, I love me some Skyrim, and if I had to chose between the two to play for the rest of my life, i'd chose Skyrim. But for a game i'll beat maybe twice, Dragon Age is the better choice. Not at all based on Gameplay and Graphics, mind, although those are quite good. Its the whole "Epicossity" of the whole affair.I think its the game Skyrim wanted to be. Now put away your pitchforks, I love me some Skyrim, and if I had to chose between the two to play for the rest of my life, i'd chose Skyrim. But for a game i'll beat maybe twice, Dragon Age is the better choice. Not at all based on Gameplay and Graphics, mind, although those are quite good. Its the whole "Epicossity" of the whole affair. Everything here feels like its epic. From its epic music to its epic quests, everything will determine the fate of humanity. I was doing everything for HUMANITY. OH WAIT, IM AN ELF, SCREW YOU GUYS! Really. Thats the good part. Somewhere around an hour in, I realized that I was an Elf. A Dalish one, as a matter of fact. And you know what? People in Thedas are dicks to my people. So you know what? I'm going to *Cut out for spoilers sake* and put an Elf high up. I'm gonna be a dick to everyone. I'm going to do what I WANT! SCREW YOU GUYS! And the game supports me in doing this!… Expand

Runnerblank

Dec 6, 2014

10

The sheer size and scope is amazing. A very worthy successor for DA: Origins.
Slow start, but all for a purpose as you build the Inquisition.
Plus depending on who you back in the Mage/Templar question, it is like playing two different games. There were whole regions, I never made it too the first time through. I'm finding stuff that I totally missed which also keeps things fresh. So aThe sheer size and scope is amazing. A very worthy successor for DA: Origins.
Slow start, but all for a purpose as you build the Inquisition.
Plus depending on who you back in the Mage/Templar question, it is like playing two different games.
There were whole regions, I never made it too the first time through. I'm finding stuff that I totally missed which also keeps things fresh. So a Score of 10 for the story side. Graphics are also very smooth.

PC controls are bad but usable. I'm sure a patch will fix it. Not scoring that part due to all zero scores the game already has. A score of zero tells me nothing.… Expand

wt1977

Nov 19, 2014

10

You know the drill, the game is getting slammed because people can't stomach a handful of bumps along the road to launch. There are issues with the PC controls, but nothing is beyond fixing unless we panic and abandon our support of the game. I for one am loving Inquisition thus far, at about 20 hours in I can tell the story is going to keep me engaged for a very long time. Graphically andYou know the drill, the game is getting slammed because people can't stomach a handful of bumps along the road to launch. There are issues with the PC controls, but nothing is beyond fixing unless we panic and abandon our support of the game. I for one am loving Inquisition thus far, at about 20 hours in I can tell the story is going to keep me engaged for a very long time. Graphically and stylistically the game is extremely impressive, and thankfully it scales very well to my aging rig. I'm currently playing with a 360 controller to circumvent some of the early control hiccups, and having a blast with combat that way. Indeed I can't say that the game is a 10/10 throughout, but I'm certain I will settle no lower than 8 for any reason. As such, I am rating a 10 in the hopes that it will mitigate some of the unbridled nerd rage slamming the game. One could swear that people love complaining even more than they do an excellent game. I for one intend to enjoy the ride rather than let a couple bumps in the road shatter my world.… Expand

klauskjensen

Nov 26, 2014

10

I currently have 45 hours played on this and get the feeling that I'm half way through the main story. There's so much to do in this game! The game runs flawlessly on my computer and I haven't crashed at all or seen any bugs.

The areas and landscape vistas are beautiful and the story is good. I can only recommend this game. It will keep you entertained for a very long time over christmas!

newmeta

Nov 19, 2014

9

Honestly... the only thing that is bad about it is the controls and UI elements.

You have to hold down a button to autoattack, custom AI configuration is pretty limited, game doesn't support all the extra mouse buttons. Menus are not great, its a bad mix of DAO and DA2. Other than that, the world is freaking gigantic...6 hours in one map and I'm not even 20% done completing it. SoHonestly... the only thing that is bad about it is the controls and UI elements.

You have to hold down a button to autoattack, custom AI configuration is pretty limited, game doesn't support all the extra mouse buttons. Menus are not great, its a bad mix of DAO and DA2.

Other than that, the world is freaking gigantic...6 hours in one map and I'm not even 20% done completing it. So many quests...and if you really feel adventurous, you will face challenges WAY above your level. Fortunately, this is where the strategy shines.

I'm playing on the hardest difficulty, so I'm enjoying the challenge. It's definetely an improvement from DA2 world wise, but DA2 probably had the best overall combat mechanics (while DAO had the best variety). It's really not as bad and disappointing as people are crying about.

There is a bunch of heavy role-play elements in the game, like you have to gather materials to craft and "upgrade". However, there is plenty of loot to be found and used that are just as good as an upgrade while traveling.

If they can address the sub-par work on the menus and fix the controls...this will be great. There is plenty to do and the game isn't just a speedrun to the finish. You will enjoy the game if you take the time to explore everything it has to offer.

Sad to see most negative reviews are because they just refused to adapt or have a terrible PC to play this game on. This game is extremely optimized for cards from 2013+. Get with the times.
This is definitely a game that improves on a lot... to be fair, the controls and UI is the weakest part but its tolerable. You're not going to lose anything by learning/adapting to the controls. Look past that and you got a great game.

24+ hours in already at this date and its still way as enjoyable as DAO plus almost everything that made DA2 great. Sorry if you're casual and can't keep up...maybe League of Casuals will suit you negative Nancys'.… Expand

mosti

Nov 28, 2014

10

Let me start off by saying, I'm a HUGE dragon age fan. I put in 200hrs of gameplay on origins on xbox 360. Over 300hrs of gameplay on origins on the pc ultimate edition. Hundreds of hours on DA2 both console and pc.

Dragon age origins strong points - Character depth, tactics, story telling Dragon Age 2 strong points - Faster paced action which was very appealing (don't deny it)Let me start off by saying, I'm a HUGE dragon age fan. I put in 200hrs of gameplay on origins on xbox 360. Over 300hrs of gameplay on origins on the pc ultimate edition. Hundreds of hours on DA2 both console and pc.

Dragon age origins strong points - Character depth, tactics, story telling

Dragon Age 2 strong points - Faster paced action which was very appealing (don't deny it)

Now we have Dragon Age inqusition! A mesh of the best things DA:O and DA2 brought to the table AND MORE.

Huge open world with absolutely gorgeous graphics that please your very pupils. Fast paced action from DA2 with the best tactics DA:O had to offer. Amazing voice acting and story telling. Music score is breathtaking! Lore! Lore everywhere! Pieces of parchment, notes, books, signs, scribings! If you love spending time reading through all the lore a game has to offer, you're definitely in for a treat! I've played all of 2014's AAA games and other titles. This is a serious Game of the year contender for me!

I seriously am amazed to see as many negative reviews as there are positives. I spent time going through these and want to absolutely squash myths and bulls**t info people are posting.

1- Controlls on pc aren't terrible! They're just as they were on DA:O and DA2. This game has added features! Perhaps those giving negative reviews due to the controls just have severe dyslexia and can't learn new commands! This is the most annoying negative view point I've seen. I've now played with both board/mouse and xbone gamepad. Both are amazing. My preference is the XBONE controller. Absolutely hit the nail on the head here. By far the SMOOTHEST controls to date on an RPG. Top notch quality! The mouse/board is also great, I just enjoy the faster paced action more with a gamepad but can comfortable give both a 10/10

2- Stuttering. Yes the game stuttered for me in cut scenes and every now and then during gameplay. I'm running sli GTX 970's with other top end gear and playing on max settings. Rather then throwing a tantrum like most (if not all) negative reviewers have...I looked at my experiences with other games. TURN OFF ORIGIN IN GAME. Also, google the 30fps cutscene fix and apply that! No more stutters. Buttery smooth on max settings. Brilliant! If you still don't have smoothness, turn your settings down or upgrade your hardware if you can't live without playing on max settings. It's end of 2014! sorry...your GTX 780 isn't going to cut it ladies and gents.

3-Voice acting, score and story telling. I read a review which absolutely tore bits in the voice acting, music score and story telling. Son...you are a fool. The voice acting is top notch, the music in game is absolute brilliance and the story is just as compelling as DA:O!

4- Not open world? Uhmm....no words needed. Rest assured, this is open world gameplay

5- No tactics? What...no tactics? Tactics everywhere! Perhaps you should turn up your difficulty from easy and play with the big boys! I see people crying saying they ruined DAO's tactical brilliance. INCORRECT! They've taken it and made it better! How can you diss this flawless tactical screen? Seriously?!?! Pure brilliance! And there still is some level of auto tactics you can set for your companions. Is it as in depth as DAO? No. Why? well simple! YOU HAVE THE GODAMN TACTICAL SCREEN! THAT’S WHAT IT IS THERE FOR. SAME THING AS AUTO TACTICS IN DAO BUT NOW YOU GET TO SEE IT IN THE FLESH, MODIFY IT FOR EVERY SCENARIO AND WATCH IT PLAY OUT IN REAL TIME OR SLOW MO! Open your eyes people!

6- UI and menus. What’s wrong with them? They are crisp, clear easy to use and a mixture of both DAO and DA2 with their own personal added recipe to make this 2014 AAA highly anticipated game achieve greater heights then their predecessors.

This game is a solid 10/10. Does it have bugs? Yes it does. Do I care? No. It’s in it’s first week of release and there are no game breaking bugs for the majority of people. Corrupt files and gender changes? These sorts of bugs are existent in many games on release! They don’t affect everyone! By the way, how can you rip a company for releasing a game as massive as Dragon Age inquisition with some bugs? Yes….there will be bugs! Why wouldn’t there be? They’ve only just released a next gen game 100x larger and more complex then Dragon age origins and in the same time frame! They’re still ONLY HUMAN. The human race has not evolved.. and I’m sure IQ levels were the same as they were back in 2009 when DA:O was released!

Now, commence the “how much has Bioware paid him” rant.

This game is a must have for 2014. Make sure your hardware can handle it and happy playing!… Expand

Alkiri

Nov 22, 2014

10

I'm honestly ashamed of some of the user reviews I'm seeing on this sight. unless I somehow bought a vastly different game than some of you, I have no idea what you're talking about.

Dragon Age: Inquisition is a marvel. It is fun to play, mouthwateringly deep, and incredibly well-written. Bioware is officially back on their A game. I'm about 10 hours in at this point, and I was actuallyI'm honestly ashamed of some of the user reviews I'm seeing on this sight. unless I somehow bought a vastly different game than some of you, I have no idea what you're talking about.

Dragon Age: Inquisition is a marvel. It is fun to play, mouthwateringly deep, and incredibly well-written. Bioware is officially back on their A game. I'm about 10 hours in at this point, and I was actually brought to tears last night finishing up a quest. The writing twists and characters are ON POINT. Honestly, if you're a fan of really amazing RPGs, do yourself a favor and give it a try. Don't take the word of all these haters.

A notable caveat of my super enjoyable experience is that I'm playing on ps4. I've heard the game can be buggy for PC users, and I really hope they get around to fixing that for PC players. I haven't experienced any bugginess, and I think the ps4 controls work beautifully. Just saying that you might want to think about which platform works best for you before defaulting to PC.… Expand

ML78

Nov 22, 2014

10

Just registered to counter those zero points reviews. They are utterly laughable. A game which is obviously one of the best RPG:s at the decade, perhaps all time, gets slammed for small details like "no autoattack" (anyone who has actually played for a few hours understands how pointless an autoattack would be). Of course not everyone will like this game. It isn't for everyone, as itJust registered to counter those zero points reviews. They are utterly laughable. A game which is obviously one of the best RPG:s at the decade, perhaps all time, gets slammed for small details like "no autoattack" (anyone who has actually played for a few hours understands how pointless an autoattack would be). Of course not everyone will like this game. It isn't for everyone, as it hasn't got a nearly linear story like Origins and you just can't complete it in a couple of evenings. There are no shortcuts. Still even if it isn't your type of game, you should keep some objectivity.… Expand

zombiechan

Nov 22, 2014

8

Very nice RPG, they've made several improvements to the game since Dragon Age Origin (never played the second game). The combat system took a while to get use to, but is fun when you figure it out. It's not RPG of the year material, but a nice change for the Dragon Age series.

Egillon

Nov 22, 2014

9

Excellent gameplay, excellent graphics, great story. Very deep and satisfying. Only negative I had is getting used to the movement and tactical screens. I recommend this game to all RPG fans.

selrik

Nov 27, 2014

9

I felt compelled to write a review based on the numerous negative reviews. I have had the game since retail release, and am currently 80+ hours into my first campaign. Most of the negative reviewers admit they did not play more than 20 hours. Congrats, you dislike the tutorial, since that is all you played.

This is one of the best games I have played in a long while. The story is whatI felt compelled to write a review based on the numerous negative reviews. I have had the game since retail release, and am currently 80+ hours into my first campaign. Most of the negative reviewers admit they did not play more than 20 hours. Congrats, you dislike the tutorial, since that is all you played.

This is one of the best games I have played in a long while. The story is what you expect from a Bioware title, while the dialog and interactive choices both serve to rank this game up with Mass Effect and KOTOR. However, this is not either of those games. This adds a strategic board, multiple resources to manage, and of course roleplaying elements to what could have just been a hack and slash adventure title. The additions make this much more than a RPG, and add depth of complexity to the combat elements. The real stars are the party members, fully voiced and constantly offering criticism, advice and prompts to the dialog of the game, often towards each other as well as the player.

There are glitches, as with any game produced nowadays, but I have encountered none that really take a lot away from the game. Its processor demands are high, as well as its memory demands. In summary, you need a decent rig to play the game, so I imagine some of the criticism may have been garnered from that.

However to all that rushed to give this a negative review, I say, your loss. You are missing a great game and one which promises to top over a hundred hours of my game time given my current time spent. Most games are shorter and lack the depth of the game you panned. So go back to League and the rest of us will go back to playing one of the most rewarding titles of the year.… Expand

Baknik

Nov 26, 2014

9

First of all, the amount of content you get for the standard sixty dollar price tag boggles the mind. Sure, there are some filler quests, but they are not the majority. Most everything you do in Thedas has a purpose and makes sense in the narrative. By helping people, resolving conflicts, and spreading word of the Inquisition, you earn power and influence that you can use to furtherFirst of all, the amount of content you get for the standard sixty dollar price tag boggles the mind. Sure, there are some filler quests, but they are not the majority. Most everything you do in Thedas has a purpose and makes sense in the narrative. By helping people, resolving conflicts, and spreading word of the Inquisition, you earn power and influence that you can use to further strengthen your cause. Inquisition does as good of a job setting up the world and your place in it as Dragon Age: Origins did - if not better. Your hand is extended through the use of your advisors and the war table. They will perform side missions while you play and provide you with additional rewards based on your decisions.

Combat abilities are incredibly satisfying to use. That being said, the AI and tactical camera leave much to be desired. Taking these features directly from Origins or Dragon Age 2 would have been preferred over the current system. BioWare has mentioned patches coming or the Tactical view on PC. There have also been some technical issues with the game, although none have detracted from my personal enjoyment of the title.

Thedas feels like a truly massive world for the first time, and you will lead it into the future your way.… Expand

harpreetbajwa12

Mar 25, 2015

10

I’m am going talk about Dragon age inquisition because it more interesting and it’s more fun game to play on the PlayStation 4 so that people will like to play this game I thought is game very good. I think that game going to be game of the year 2014. It was released on Tuesday 18th November 2014. It is calm to play on the station so success and failure seem for the crew. It’s the mostI’m am going talk about Dragon age inquisition because it more interesting and it’s more fun game to play on the PlayStation 4 so that people will like to play this game I thought is game very good. I think that game going to be game of the year 2014. It was released on Tuesday 18th November 2014. It is calm to play on the station so success and failure seem for the crew. It’s the most detailed and a driving game has taken place in for years and driving game in which you play a street racer posing as an undercover racer. Drives through the wilderness to find towers which unlock activities on your map because nothing if not consistent. Suddenly that sure thing now has a large truck in front of it. It begins with so in which the plot points of every Fast and Furious and Need For Speed are duty ticked off the great driving game checklist electronic music FBI stand for Federal Bureau of Investigation they will scores to settle and you’re introduced to the how to play gameplay systems. These tell you about clear this game expects you to stick around for the long haul: the last of its five disciplines (street, dirt, performance, raid and circuit) it take until unlocks at level 40. I think this game suitable for children.… Expand

dpc

Dec 1, 2014

8

Wow, clearly opinions are nearly evenly divided about whether this is good/bad. I'll say this is a great, involving, super-fun to play game. There are many bugs that are silly, but not game breaking. They never ruin the gameplay or take you too far out of the immersion. However, the writing is not on the level of DA:O. That said, as you play and level up, the game gets better and better. IWow, clearly opinions are nearly evenly divided about whether this is good/bad. I'll say this is a great, involving, super-fun to play game. There are many bugs that are silly, but not game breaking. They never ruin the gameplay or take you too far out of the immersion. However, the writing is not on the level of DA:O. That said, as you play and level up, the game gets better and better. I can understand being annoyed by some of the bad stuff (like the banter between some team members can be just plain stupid and irrelevant to the action - seems very sloppy for the developers who brought us Mass Effect), but the good far, far, far outweighs the negatives. Don't be a hater, just don't get it. I, on the other hand, am thoroughly addicted. Oh, and by the way, this is a billion times better and more stable than that POS Assassins Creed Unity.… Expand

pazmacats

Dec 9, 2014

8

Finished the game in about 100 hours and still had some maps/areas that I didn't complete.

Pros: 1) Story 2) Atmosphere 3) Story 4) Atmosphere 5) Scope/Size 6) Story Cons: 1) Camera 2) UI 3) Strange/boring/pointless minigames and/or quests 4) A bunch of gameplay simplifications The Pros are so awesome that I actually started to play Dragon Age again. For the sole purposeFinished the game in about 100 hours and still had some maps/areas that I didn't complete.

Pros:
1) Story
2) Atmosphere
3) Story
4) Atmosphere
5) Scope/Size
6) Story

Cons:
1) Camera
2) UI
3) Strange/boring/pointless minigames and/or quests
4) A bunch of gameplay simplifications

The Pros are so awesome that I actually started to play Dragon Age again. For the sole purpose of reading each and every codex entry. The world and history of Dragon Age is vast. And Dragon Age Inquisition does a good job of filling this vastness with life, details and characters.

And the gameplay... well, it's okay. Gameplay/mechanics is mildly fun and the game doesn't crash. But magnificent world design/graphics/writing make up for this. 8/10… Expand

Watchman11

Dec 1, 2014

9

The best Dragon Age games to date. This may sound like a strong statement but I really think it is better than DAO, let me explain why.
The changes (compared to DA II):
- no more recycled maps, every area is unique, no subquest has the same map as another - no more wave combat except for the rifts where it actually makes sense - stunning graphics - more holistic subquests which fitThe best Dragon Age games to date. This may sound like a strong statement but I really think it is better than DAO, let me explain why.
The changes (compared to DA II):
- no more recycled maps, every area is unique, no subquest has the same map as another
- no more wave combat except for the rifts where it actually makes sense
- stunning graphics
- more holistic subquests which fit well into the main plot and/or the area
- combat is fluent and fun but with less button mashing

The changes (compared to DAO):
- bigger maps
- consequences to your actions are reflected directly in the game and not only after the game is finished
- while areas are bigger, they are also open. Making it easy to come back for an unfinished subquest. No need to backtrack over large areas (like in the deep roads or the circle tower) to hand in the quest or to find the item you forgot

The good parts it kept:
- companions are interesting and well written, like in every Bioware game
- main quest is your standard save the world, recruit everyone you can find for the cause
- music score is really great
- the companion banter is.. like it always has been, fun fun fun :)

Things I did not like so much
- since this is a semi-openworld game the main story will progress a lot slower, there is too much to do for a completionist
- graphics are fantastic, but you need a very good card to run everything on high with 60fps. My GTX 760 manages above 60 only with AA on low. But to be honest even without AA the game looks more than good.
- balance issues, at least at the start of the game you need a healer or the combat turns into a nightmare very quickly. Even on normal.
- Elves still look like aliens :(… Expand

htreharn046

Dec 9, 2014

9

Great game with a lot of detail. I have over 100 hours in and have barely even scratched the surface of this game and I'm still not bored of it yet. Only thing that could make it better is for party banter to be fixed. The only really bad thing is that it demands a very strong graphics card for settings over medium so the characters don't look like they're wrapped in plastic.

Baroness

Mar 26, 2015

9

One of the best RPG in recent times. I'm a big fan of DA and I think this game does a great job of continuing the tradition. It looks great and has a pretty good story, although some cliche made their way in there. It's also a pretty long game, which is a breath of fresh air, given recent games' length.
My favourite thing of all is the party banter. All of the characters have fullyOne of the best RPG in recent times. I'm a big fan of DA and I think this game does a great job of continuing the tradition. It looks great and has a pretty good story, although some cliche made their way in there. It's also a pretty long game, which is a breath of fresh air, given recent games' length.
My favourite thing of all is the party banter. All of the characters have fully fleshed personalities and it's fun to hear them bicker or gang up on one another. And they are not nearly as annoying as characters in previous installments.
The game is almost perfect. Unfortunately, there are still a truck load of bugs, mostly minor, but annoying. Also, playing with mouse and keyboard is kinda uncomfortable, you are better off with a controller if you have one.… Expand

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 newAfter 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

Leachate

Nov 18, 2014

10

The good:
Really fun game, easily the best RPG I have played in a long time.
No frame Rate issues on an FX 8350 with HD 7870, nearly all setting at ultra with a few at high. Really good environmental Graphics. Really good voice acting, writing, character development and immersion. The bad: Would like to be able to zoom out a touch further in tactical mode. Some of the characterThe good:
Really fun game, easily the best RPG I have played in a long time.
No frame Rate issues on an FX 8350 with HD 7870, nearly all setting at ultra with a few at high.
Really good environmental Graphics.
Really good voice acting, writing, character development and immersion.

The bad:
Would like to be able to zoom out a touch further in tactical mode.
Some of the character animation could have been a bit better.… Expand

tskib

Nov 18, 2014

9

I'm honestly convinced most of the negative reviewers either haven't played the game or are trolling...

After about 12 hours of playing, I've found this particular game to be quite fun. It's a much more expansive open world than either of the previous titles. The gameplay mechanics have VASTLY improved over both previous incarnations. The writing is fine-- not mind blowing, but does itsI'm honestly convinced most of the negative reviewers either haven't played the game or are trolling...

After about 12 hours of playing, I've found this particular game to be quite fun. It's a much more expansive open world than either of the previous titles. The gameplay mechanics have VASTLY improved over both previous incarnations. The writing is fine-- not mind blowing, but does its job and offers some laughs. The graphics look fantastic; I'm not seeing the issues others have been.

Pros:
-Huge game world with lots of things to do.
-Interesting cast of characters.
-Extreme graphical improvement over previous titles.
-Good mix of tactical/realtime combat.

Cons:
-Very minor bugs.
-Loading screens are pretty bad especially playing on a high-end PC.
-Plot IS quite similar to TESIV, but being only 12 hours in I'm not sure if that will change.

Overall it's a huge improvement over DAO and DA2, both of which had very large flaws. Definitely pick it up if this is your sort of game.… Expand

Aviendia

Nov 21, 2014

10

50+ hours in and I don't want to put it down. It's a brilliant game. I am completely and utterly enthralled by this game. It's got everything I loved from DAO and DA2 and brought its own stuff to the War Table to boot. Easily 10/10 and worth the wait.

irjebiv

Nov 23, 2014

10

I guarantee all the negative reviews are being written by people who haven't even made it past lvl 5 and left the first few areas. I'm not sure how far I am in the game at lvl 12 but it is incredible. This game has given me the feeling you only get from great books, never wanting it to end and can't put it down. Very few video games has been able to do that ever. For the first time II guarantee all the negative reviews are being written by people who haven't even made it past lvl 5 and left the first few areas. I'm not sure how far I am in the game at lvl 12 but it is incredible. This game has given me the feeling you only get from great books, never wanting it to end and can't put it down. Very few video games has been able to do that ever. For the first time I want to talk to everyone and exhaust their dialog for more story and I've never done that! Ever...

I see complaints about combat, graphics, bad story and writing??? What freakin game are they playing? I admit it took a while to get going at first, but once the story really engages (about lvl 7) all those complaints are incredibly minor points to the experience to be had. Do not let these "critics" scare you because there's no way they're playing the same game.

If you haven't bought the game, buy it. If you tried it and couldn't get over the initial impression because you wanted something else, pick it back up and play more. You'll be glad you did and I bet you'll feel silly about judging it on something as trivial as a wonky tactical view.… Expand

Cinder23

Nov 27, 2014

9

DON'T BELIEVE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS!!!! I really don't know where all these bad reviews are coming from is almost like some one is trying to sabotage this game, this is a dragon age game pure and simple and its the best one they have released at that.

Boggas

Dec 1, 2014

10

If you like RPG games you will love this game. I play on Xbox one and have had only 1 minor bug so far where the music stops but it is easy to fix in the fly and hasn't affected the gameplay for me.

I am at a loss to see how people could possibly score this game a 0 my guess is haters will be haters.

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