Dragon Age: Inquisition

Fra-k

Jan 11, 2015

9

Dragon age 2 meets Skyrim.
an almost-open world, dozens main and accessory quests, crafting, modding and a lot of lore.
incredible landscapes, mountains and marshes, dungeons. everything that a fantasy-lover could need. what is really really missing? a decent inteface/camera system, not a porting from console. if Bioware enhances tactical view and allows movement with mouse +Dragon age 2 meets Skyrim.
an almost-open world, dozens main and accessory quests, crafting, modding and a lot of lore.
incredible landscapes, mountains and marshes, dungeons. everything that a fantasy-lover could need.
what is really really missing? a decent inteface/camera system, not a porting from console.

if Bioware enhances tactical view and allows movement with mouse + autoattack, it can easily become the best-ever RPG.… Expand

Sully20000

Jan 19, 2015

9

Great game with a few small issues, has filled the gap from Skyrim fairly well. I would Recommend to all to give it a good go, and invest some time in it before rating it 0

rubencristiano9

Sep 6, 2015

9

Completely spoiler free review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But apart from those issues and the most of the side missions being very dull and genreic, I really enjoyed my time with the game and I consider that it's not getting the credit it should be getting for the game it is.… Expand

gusnd

Nov 18, 2014

9

I have a lot to play yet to consider a real score, but here we go:

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

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

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

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

Is clear that they are trying to give Dragon Age an MMO open worldish feeling, maybe for the next sequels.... but too soon to afirm anything, but on Dragon Age wiki, Inquisition was already expected to be only multiplayer… Expand

Lord_M

Jan 30, 2015

9

I'm honestly really confused with most of the Users scores with this game. From my point of view, this game is everything I 've ever wanted in an RPG and is easily my favorite Dragon Age game yet. The graphics aren't the best the PS4 has to offer, sure, but it still look gorgeous. The UI is so fluid I never even have to think about it during combat, the characters are well developed andI'm honestly really confused with most of the Users scores with this game. From my point of view, this game is everything I 've ever wanted in an RPG and is easily my favorite Dragon Age game yet. The graphics aren't the best the PS4 has to offer, sure, but it still look gorgeous. The UI is so fluid I never even have to think about it during combat, the characters are well developed and interesting and the story, while nothing revolutionary, is very solid and can keep you interest.

However I will admit the first 10-14 hours of the game are essentially prep for the rest of the actual game, however I believe it is worth it. At first it doesn't seem like much but the deeper into the story you go the game only gets exponentially better.

The textures look as good as you would expect from a Dragon Age game, not the most amazing but still very pretty to work at. I find the gameplay on the PS4 smooth and enjoyable, especially the strategic view which gives a nice alternate option for those who prefer a less action-y RPG experience. The music is amazing and the characters are easily one of my favorite parts of the game.

However this game is definitely not for everybody. If you are really against cookie-cutter stories that have been dressed up, you may have some complaints. However I feel enough has been added to keep things interesting that it doesn't matter. I've played many an RPG and this is easily one of my favorites and definitely my favorite Dragon Age game.… Expand

retrobax

Jan 6, 2015

9

Having now played all 3 dragon age titles I would rate this my favorite of the three . While origins still holds a nostalgic place in my gaming heart, inquisition does its best to capture the feeling of adventure and achievement in Origins and for me it succeeds. After the abomination of dragon age 2, I was not expecting much from this game and I think that has helped me enjoy it moreHaving now played all 3 dragon age titles I would rate this my favorite of the three . While origins still holds a nostalgic place in my gaming heart, inquisition does its best to capture the feeling of adventure and achievement in Origins and for me it succeeds. After the abomination of dragon age 2, I was not expecting much from this game and I think that has helped me enjoy it more with the game constantly surprising me with its depth. I have played most game releases in 2014 and this is one of the few I've actually completed and not drifted away from in boredom or the lure of the next shiny new thing (yeah games are the squirrels of my life:). While I thoroughly enjoyed playing the game, it has a few annoying interface 'features' some the result of being designed with consoles in mind as a result the PC interface can be awkward at times. For example the tactical mode is poorly designed, add a Z axis damn you, I want to look up!. Oh and tool tips on the skill bar would be nice too.… Expand

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

Kingcup

Nov 18, 2014

9

Keep in mind I own the PS4 version.
Positives:
+Gorgeous visuals: Environments, character models, effects and particles all look stunning +Convincing and well-acted dialogue +Intriguing storyline +Fun combat +Above average side quests +Massive world +Good character creator Negatives -Frame rate drops during cutscenes -Awkward tactical mode (not always necessary, thankfully)Keep in mind I own the PS4 version.
Positives:
+Gorgeous visuals: Environments, character models, effects and particles all look stunning
+Convincing and well-acted dialogue
+Intriguing storyline
+Fun combat
+Above average side quests
+Massive world
+Good character creator

Negatives
-Frame rate drops during cutscenes
-Awkward tactical mode (not always necessary, thankfully)
-Some dialogue options puzzlingly make no difference as to what you say

Overall, the good outshines the bad and makes for a fantastic game well-worth your time.… Expand

Star_Wars

Nov 18, 2014

9

This rating system is getting ridiculous. Also the whining and b*tching about Denuvo is only from the pirates. There are NO performance issues because of this. If the game has performance issues it is your own gaming system that is failing.

Hectorplz

Nov 18, 2014

9

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

9.5/10 for me, almost perfect, but just what we RPG fans needed… Expand

kindaichi83

Nov 18, 2014

9

Things I love: lore, companions, plot, graphics, music, customization (of character, armour and weapon), huge world, war table

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

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

Overall, the companion's dialogue and the huge lore more than make up for the minor things we see in all games.… Expand

DetriyKimal

Nov 22, 2014

9

Я восхищён этой игрой. Разработчики обещали сделать самую большую игру серии и они сдержали обещание .
В плане сюжета всё отлично . Продуманные персонажи и их характеры , битвы , политические интриги , старые знакомые и всяческие упоминания ваших решений в предыдущих играх.
Боевая система. Биовары убрали всё лишнее . Скиллов стало меньше , но они стали уникальнее. Единственный спорныйЯ восхищён этой игрой. Разработчики обещали сделать самую большую игру серии и они сдержали обещание .
В плане сюжета всё отлично . Продуманные персонажи и их характеры , битвы , политические интриги , старые знакомые и всяческие упоминания ваших решений в предыдущих играх.
Боевая система. Биовары убрали всё лишнее . Скиллов стало меньше , но они стали уникальнее. Единственный спорный момент - это урезка хила , но в какой-то степени это плюс , так как заставляет посидеть в тактическом интерфейсе и хорошенько подумать.
К графике никаких пререканий .
Локации огромны . Этот мир хочется исследовать. В нём хочется провести десятки часов.
Крафтинг приобрёл актуальность в этой игре. Большой и вариативный крафтинг.
Если вы фанат Века Дракона , то эта игра обязана стоять у вас на полке.
Лучшая РПГ последних лет. Её можно поставить наравне с другими шедеврами мира РПГ 2012 - 2014 годов . Такими , как божественная Mass Effect 3 , концовка которой была лучшей за последние годы , или Divinity Original Sin - открытием , возвращением к корням жанра.… Expand

Lenzie

Mar 22, 2015

9

What a brilliant game! For me this Dragon Age iteration was by far the best game of the series and got so many things right versus its predecessors. If you enjoy action RPG's and have not played this game I'd recommend you give it a go.

Pro's: - An interesting and never dull story / campaign to work through. - Great companions with a lot of personality and interesting side stories.What a brilliant game! For me this Dragon Age iteration was by far the best game of the series and got so many things right versus its predecessors. If you enjoy action RPG's and have not played this game I'd recommend you give it a go.

Pro's:

- An interesting and never dull story / campaign to work through.
- Great companions with a lot of personality and interesting side stories. For the 1st time in a long time when playing a game with multiple companions I varied my companions a lot through the game and enjoyed their banter and exploring the effect different builds had on their combat styles and usefulness in game.
- Plenty of side quests to work through coupled with very solid back stories and lore.
- Superb graphics with extremely well crafted and at times stunning environments (cudos to the artwork team!!).
- Enjoyable fast-paced action rpg type combat that reminded me somewhat of the combat style of Kingdoms of Amalur (which is a good thing).

Con's:

- The repetitive 'go fetch 20 of this thing' quests quickly became tedious.
- Crafting was great but I felt that 'finding' or accessing useful or high level crafting schematics was too restricted.

Areas for improvement for the next in the series:

- Sending Leliana, Cullen and Josephine off on missions via the war table @ Skyhold was a great addition to the series. It was always fun to be able to discover or 'unlock' things via the war table.
That said Bioware could have made this a much better game feature by including some strategy elements - say for example by including 'risk' style gameplay where you could amass and move army units around to conquer and unlock regions or defeat opposing factions.… 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

Scalphunter

Feb 2, 2015

9

There are plenty of reviews out for DA:I so I won't add another. Reading the comments online, this game may not appeal to everyone. However, I personally think it is a brilliant game and made up for the shortcomings of Dragon Age 2. The ending felt a bit lackluster otherwise I'd give it a perfect score. Maybe Bioware ran out of funding. (9/10)

Bruny

Feb 27, 2015

9

A solid action rpg, good characters, story, choices, a immense world to lose yourself in.
Too many fetch quest maybe, but there's plenty of good in this game. Don't listen to the whiner and hater.

Vidicus

Nov 21, 2014

9

Bioware has redeemed themselves with the latest Dragon Age game. Everything is highly polished and well executed. The graphics are some of the best in a RPG to date. Excellent action and amazing maps to explore. Every detail is great, from water running down objects in the rain, no hitting a giant on the foot and he grabs his foot and hops around in pain. You will need a good computerBioware has redeemed themselves with the latest Dragon Age game. Everything is highly polished and well executed. The graphics are some of the best in a RPG to date. Excellent action and amazing maps to explore. Every detail is great, from water running down objects in the rain, no hitting a giant on the foot and he grabs his foot and hops around in pain. You will need a good computer to get the great graphics. Multiplayer is a little shallow but it is still fun.

My only complaint is that you can not play the campaign co-op. There are many reviews giving this game a 0. Simply look at any of those accounts and you will see they were made just to spam this site, they are not real reviews. People claiming bad graphics... total insanity. I have been playing games since the Commodore 64 and have worked as a graphic artist... and I have to say this game simply raises the bar on what to expect from a modern RPG.… Expand

Karakurt67

Dec 11, 2014

9

Why user score sucks so much on the PC version? The game has gotten the GOTY award yet the "PC" players (myself being one) are whining to the death. What a pity.

LlemonFlame

Nov 26, 2014

9

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved Dragon Age: Origins because of the story as well as the game play and many user customization options. I wasn't overly fond of the simplification of the fight menu In Dragon Age II (nor the lack of variation in graphics). In Dragon Age: Inquisition the fight menu is still rather simple, and the option to distribute attribute points has been removed. That's why I'm not giving it 10 points, because otherwise I rather like Dragon Age: Inquisiton. The atmosphere, the amazing graphics, the wonderful music and the many missions are spot on. I did need to adjust my graphics settings from Medium to High to enjoy the graphics fully and adjust the keyboard controls since I'm used to the mouse functions (which I only use for zooming in and out in Dragon Age Inquisiton, can't play with the mouse at all in this version). I like that you need to place one of the controlled characters on a fallen group member and hold down the F key untill the person is fully revived. It adds an extra edge to the fights. I also like that you can discover different items when using the V key and investigating the areas. Having only played 35 hours thus far, I can honestly say I have enjoyed Dragon Age: Inquisition so far. Well worth the wait in my opinion.… Expand

smcfadyen25

Jan 4, 2015

9

Many fans of the Dragon Age franchise are finding the third instalment in the franchise to be disappointing but I think the exact opposite with this game being one of the most fun experiences I have had in a long time with a fantasy game. The game reminds of another bio-ware title Mass Effect 2 with the party system and how very hands on it is with you making all the decisions on how toMany fans of the Dragon Age franchise are finding the third instalment in the franchise to be disappointing but I think the exact opposite with this game being one of the most fun experiences I have had in a long time with a fantasy game. The game reminds of another bio-ware title Mass Effect 2 with the party system and how very hands on it is with you making all the decisions on how to approach a battle situation. The game starts of to be very cut-scene heavy but all in all the game is very fun and it gives you involved in any way it can which I feel has been lacking in recent next-gen titles… Expand

Universalis

Nov 24, 2014

9

Looking at the poisonous reviews left by some here I can't help but come to the same conclusion that we share that terrible disease of never being content and before we are able to carefully examine and feel out something we already crave for more and have no patience at all for anything that doesn't go the way we instantly desire it to be. Perhaps this is not the best place to debate thisLooking at the poisonous reviews left by some here I can't help but come to the same conclusion that we share that terrible disease of never being content and before we are able to carefully examine and feel out something we already crave for more and have no patience at all for anything that doesn't go the way we instantly desire it to be. Perhaps this is not the best place to debate this but it is so obvious in regards to this amazing product.
If given a bit of time and patience it just can not be ignored that the game is absolutely spectacular in every sense. It gives the player an enormous and absolutely gorgeous world to explore, exploration is rewarding as there is always something to be found, plenty of secrets in every corner. Very well developed characters, mesmerizing music, fluid combat, very good writing greatly emphasizing characters and atmosphere, incredible freedom, fulfilling character progression, absolutely tons of content in form of side quests, mini games, achievements that grant rewards that make sense to the game economy, fun smiting and upgrade system and overall great atmosphere and fun gameplay.

The only major shortcoming is perhaps the lousy PC controls and overall adjustment to PC - which is in fact completely lacking. It is clear that the developers were having a clear console approach while designing and did not care to adjust the game to PC users before release. This makes the controls a bit clunky and takes some patience to get used to. The in game menus are also lacking in the sense that they are designed for a non mouse / keyboard view and controls, somewhat similar to the same issue in Skyrim.

But seeing how much the game has to offer, how truly great was the vision of the developers in making a huge and involving fantasy world with tons of things to do, how rich beautiful and constantly alive the world feels, the issue with the pc version seems to diminish in light of those.
I truly can not understand how anyone could feel the game to be blend, boring and badly written. It is truly a mystery.

9/10 because of the lack of proper PC version adjustment.… Expand

omnimuffin

Nov 18, 2014

9

An amazing game. Definitely better than DA2, roughly on par with the first. Massssive. Gigantic game. Visually beautiful. Writing is pretty damn rad, if I may say so myself.

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

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

Despite the issues, very much worth playing.… Expand

Superior84

Nov 18, 2014

9

I think this is a good game. When I first started playing I did so for 6 hours straight and I had to quit because I had to go to bed. It consumed me from the start, great atmosphere, fun mechanics and the fighting feels powerful. The mucis is awesome and the world feels a lot more open than what I thought it would be. A huge step up from DA2.

alanmacd

Nov 18, 2014

9

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

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

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

Full disclosure - this is my first rating too, but there was no other way to comment on what I was seeing!… Expand

djklosed

Nov 19, 2014

9

I played this game for about 18 hours using the keyboard and mouse setup, when I got to the first difficult fight on Nightmare I promptly tore out my remaining hair, left a poor review, and almost quit playing forever. I decided to try it out with my controller, it's like an entirely different game.

With keyboard and mouse, 5/10. With a gamepad, 10/10.

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

allbozy

Nov 19, 2014

9

I don't know why people are giving this game low scores, it really is fun. I have played about 5 hours and feel that I have already gotten my money worth. Of course I wasn't expecting a life changing experience, I just wanted an enjoyable diversion. I think if you want to compare it to Skyrim or DA-O, then you need to compare it to those games when they first came out. Both are epic onlyI don't know why people are giving this game low scores, it really is fun. I have played about 5 hours and feel that I have already gotten my money worth. Of course I wasn't expecting a life changing experience, I just wanted an enjoyable diversion. I think if you want to compare it to Skyrim or DA-O, then you need to compare it to those games when they first came out. Both are epic only because of updates and mods.

The PC controls are defiantly clunky and need to be tweaked and I think the tactical camera is weird but still usable. I had a small problem downloading the game, but fixed it quickly.

My graphics have been great so far, no stuttering at all. I like the characters that I have met and find them complicated and interesting, unlike Skyrim which I felt had fairly flat characters. I think the voice acting is wonderful. Great game!… Expand

Jestus

Nov 19, 2014

9

After being burned by Mass Effect 3 (which was ultimately kind of fixed), and to a lesser extent Dragon Age 2, I can confidently say that Dragon Age: Inquisition has restored my faith in Bioware's ability to make solid, fulfilling RPGS.

There is almost a 50-50 ratio of positive-negative reviews on this page, which truly strikes me as odd, but I will try to briefly outline whether or notAfter being burned by Mass Effect 3 (which was ultimately kind of fixed), and to a lesser extent Dragon Age 2, I can confidently say that Dragon Age: Inquisition has restored my faith in Bioware's ability to make solid, fulfilling RPGS.

There is almost a 50-50 ratio of positive-negative reviews on this page, which truly strikes me as odd, but I will try to briefly outline whether or not you will like this game.

If you simply want a 2014 version of Dragon Age: Origins with updated graphics, you may not like this game. The combat style is much flashier, and while the tactical mode is there, I'll be honest that I haven't used it as much as in DA:O.

The above also applies if you're looking for another Baldur's Gate. This simply isn't that, and isn't trying to be that. However, I love Baldur's Gate and still find this game amazing.

If you're looking for Dragon Age: Skyrim Edition, you may be disappointed as well. There are Skyrim-ish aspects in the game, but ultimately Dragon Age is much more narrative-driven that most Elder Scrolls games, so you cannot expect the same experience.

Ultimately what Dragon Age: Inquisition is, is an open-world Dragon Age: Origins-Elder Scrolls hybrid that lands somewhere in between. If you're simply a Dragon Age fan who cannot get enough of the lore and the world and are open to change in general mechanic (with some throwbacks to DA:O), then I would say go for it.

I will point out that on a top of the line rig other than the graphics card (GTX 580 graphics card) I am experiencing some performance issues from time to time when running on high. Especially in large cities/villages the framerate can take a bit of a dip. There are also some audio glitches here and there in cutscenes, where characters will suddenly sound like they're from an otherworldly dimension.

Overall, though, I haven't had any truly horrible issues, so I would say that if you have a decent rig, can't get enough Dragon Age, and am open to the idea of a different mechanic feel for DA games, then go for it.… Expand

Khashtodne

Nov 19, 2014

9

**Do not let the HATERS trick you!** Ignore any 0-4 ratings, as any rational person will not consider giving this game a rating so low. Not to mention, most people have not played enough hours of this game to have the credibility to pass such judgment. That being said, here are the only issues I have with this game:

PC: Look at minimum system requirements! You're going to have a rough**Do not let the HATERS trick you!** Ignore any 0-4 ratings, as any rational person will not consider giving this game a rating so low. Not to mention, most people have not played enough hours of this game to have the credibility to pass such judgment. That being said, here are the only issues I have with this game:

PC: Look at minimum system requirements! You're going to have a rough time playing if your hardware isn't good! You wont even be able to get it running on a dual-core!

360: Graphics aren't too good, which makes sense. I was hoping for graphics to be more polished, but it's understandable considering how much graphics must be scaled down to run this on a previous generation console. Graphics are on par with Skyrim on 360, but if you're looking for a gem, you're going to be disappointed.

One/PS4: No complaints besides software issues with PS4. It happens people. Unless youre a software designer who thinks they could do a better job, let them work through the bugs. It happens with EVERY game.

Positives: This game brings the best of DA Origins and II without most of their negatives. It's open world, and not linear. Your character has great movement and its not blocky or clunky. It is more strategic than DA II, being a little less tactical than DA Origins. Just a little. I'd consider calling it a well-polished, updated DA Origins. There's so much more customization in the game than previous ones. You can customize the way you look, how gear looks, and modify weapons/armor. Combat is great. You have gap closers for melee and awesome animations for ranged characters. Auto attacks give it the feel of a hack and slash while still having tactical options. I've played well-through Skyrim, including all DLC's and this game's combat and exploration reigns supreme over the amount of utility I've gotten from playing Skyrim. It seems to have taken the positive aspects of Skyrim and improved upon it's weaknesses (combat, non-customizable armor). I loved Skyrim. I love this game even more.

Negatives: Release bugs. It's annoying, yes, but it's totally understandable. As a user, I understand things need to be polished on their end.
Graphics on 360. Theyre acceptable. I wish they had found a better option for graphics but things get complicated when trying to cover several platforms. If you have a One or PS4, get it. If you have a 360, it's definitely still worth the buy!! Just don't expect amazing graphics.
Issues on PC: There are a lot of issues with PC compatibility. Of course, it's my fault for not looking at minimum requirements. Look at your hardware!!!! It's your responsibility to verify if itll work on your rig! (i.e Why would you buy Netflix if you don't have access to the internet?)
Character interaction: It seems like your dialogue options don't have a lot of effect on the characters around you. You get notices of displeasure or pleasure with bad or good responses, but I've yet to see heavy repercussions of making a character hate me. Ofcourse, I'm nowhere near beating the game, so well see.

I'd say this game is one of the best RPG's I've played to date. I like rankings so if it helps make up your mind, heres where I'd put it on the ladder:

1. SW KOTOR
2. DA Inquisition (So far around 20+ hours)
3. Skyrim
4. ME 3
5. DA Origins
6. ME
7. Witcher
8+. KOTOR 2, DA II, Elder Scroll series, ME II and so on.

Again, its a great game so far. Don't let the 0-4's fool you. This game is definitely not worth anywhere near that rating. The lowest rating I'd understand being given is maybe a 6 or 7 for 360 users or angry PC people who don't meet recommended hardware requirements. But then again, those people probably didn't put much time into the game warranting a reliable opinion.

Hope this review has helped! Happy hunting!… Expand

PowerPuff

Nov 19, 2014

9

I've experienced 3 crashes so far, but soon my driver was updated and to be honest the game was running a lot smoother after... but that is not why I'm writing this review. I'm here to sumbit my experience with the game and review it.

I felt the story was quite unique in it's own way, i felt BioWare has taken a step up after crashing and burning with their "failures" ME3 and DA2. II've experienced 3 crashes so far, but soon my driver was updated and to be honest the game was running a lot smoother after... but that is not why I'm writing this review. I'm here to sumbit my experience with the game and review it.

I felt the story was quite unique in it's own way, i felt BioWare has taken a step up after crashing and burning with their "failures" ME3 and DA2. I understand a lot of people did not very much enjoy DAI but be open minded and realise that the game comes with a lot of content and things to do I mean seriously i think that each enemy is unique and gives you a hell of an experience while in battle. And honestly everywhere you look there is a battle to be fought. combat is also sweet and sugar coated with fun, but that's my own opinion you are free to your own. I felt that each battle you would have to use your wit and cunning and hope that your strategy gets you through it. Some may argue that the camera is funky (even though its true) yet the issue can be ignored or even just wait it out i mean there has to be a patch at some point. The only concern i had were some visual bugs like if you look at an enemy a certain way some of their limbs would be missing (head,leg,arm,etc) or walking through walls. yet still can be waited out until a patch comes along. BUT HERE'S MY REVIEW ALL SHORT AND SWEET.

*Combat- Fluid, Fun, Beautiful, TACTICAL SCREEN IS AWESOME, and Challenging(if not higher the difficulty panzee)
*Characters- Life-like, Likeable, and always helping the story progress
*Graphics- IDK ABOUT YOUR GRAPHICS CARD, BUT MINE MADE THIS GAME LOOK BREATH TAKING
*World- Massive, Beautiful, Unique, and always something new around each corner (yet i felt like as if they were just huge corridors, but hey FU** IT MAN)
*Story-I honestly couldn't explain it was quite unique and i felt like i was deciding how it unfolded whole time 10/10 for story
*Controls- had to get used to it, but shortly got that hang of it and i enjoyed it very much

Yet this is all my own opinion take the information i displayed and register it the way you want, but hey you could always go out buy the game and see how you like it or watch gameplay or even better go be a fiend and play it at a friends house that owns the game. But hey i liked it you may too who knows
PS: STOP TRYING TO COMPARE IT TO ORIGINS. Inquisition may be part of the series, but it stands as it's own game too. You also have to realise that origins is origins if you want a game like origins GO PLAY ORIGINS. COMMON SENSE 101
THANK YOU AND GAME ON!… 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

Biowned

Nov 20, 2014

9

First of all, most the reviews I've seen in this site appear to be written by haters, and I would dare say that most of them are from the same guy, and most of the 0's I found, were first time reviews. There's not a single game that deserves a 0.

Moving into the game: While controls may prove hard for people who isn't used to a lot of key bindings, the truth is that it basically mixesFirst of all, most the reviews I've seen in this site appear to be written by haters, and I would dare say that most of them are from the same guy, and most of the 0's I found, were first time reviews. There's not a single game that deserves a 0.

Moving into the game: While controls may prove hard for people who isn't used to a lot of key bindings, the truth is that it basically mixes the tactical part of DAO and the "active" part of DA2. I started the game on hard, and I found it quite challenging. I had to keep pausing the game using the tactical camera and order around the whole team to do their job or I found myself done for pretty quickly. Starting from the first boss, miss placing your casters meant the boss would one shot them, but the tanks held the boss damage quite efficiently. I must say that Tactical Camera controls are pretty clumsy, and you end up switching from both camera ("T" by default) to get a better perspective on the scenario.

Graphics are... I don't know about the other guys, but they're freaking awesome on my PC (It's good but not a beast). There are some magnificent views, and every object is carefully detailed. That aside it's true that some characters seem coated in oil, but it was only 10 or 15 in the whole game, and I'm pretty positive I've met with more than 3k characters.

The story plot, while slow at start, turns into a much more appealing story than it appears first hand. IMO the start is too abrupt.

Characters are pretty deep, there's awesome ones, and there are a few lame ones. (I hated the first character you meet through all the game).

While this game is not DAO, it's still a really awesome game. Most of the people who liked DAO, will like this one, specially those who love to explore, the content is just massive.

My score: 8'5. Pretty well deserved.
PS: Sorry for my english, I'm not native.… Expand

ProfessorPlum

Nov 20, 2014

9

First of all, I have only about 10 hours into this game, which is still inadequate to give a satisfactory review. Therefore, my review is still in progress. I'm posting this now because of my success story of ignoring the incredibly low-scored reviews and purchasing the game to find out for myself. Let me begin with the first noticeable category:

Graphics - 8.5/10; Everyone is entitledFirst of all, I have only about 10 hours into this game, which is still inadequate to give a satisfactory review. Therefore, my review is still in progress. I'm posting this now because of my success story of ignoring the incredibly low-scored reviews and purchasing the game to find out for myself. Let me begin with the first noticeable category:

Graphics - 8.5/10; Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Having said that, anyone can watch a youtube video and develop said opinion and post about it. Here is my experience: I am running this game on a gtx 980 to get the full effect. The environment lighting and distant lods are beautiful. However, the textures up close aren't the sharpest. I must say I enjoy the art style of the game, even the animations that some are deeming unacceptable. My frame rates are pretty consistent at 60 fps, but the game lags and stutters just a tad during the cut scenes. This brings me to the next category:

Story (so far) - 9.0/10: The story telling can't be respectfully rated by one person. I can only give you my opinion on how it has been done 10 or so hours into the game. There is a great deal to read early on in the game. My experience is this: I read what I can during the down time in the game, and skim through during fast paced sections. This adds onto the well acted dialogue scenes and musical atmosphere. I love the rpg element that lets me know if my party approves or disapproves my choices in dialogue, keeping my decisions at bay as to whether I act selfishly or with others in mind. With that said, there are some typical cliches and a few poorly written lines. These don't bother me much, as I look toward the bigger meaning of the whole conversation. I won't know how much my decisions play into the story line until I finish and begin again. Finally, the most meaningful category:

Gameplay - 9.5/10: The gameplay is satisfactory. It is just that, nothing more and nothing less. It is fun at times, and repetitive at others. Although, it is random when these fun/repetitive events occur. I find myself pleased at staying back and blasting enemies as a mage strategically using AOE spells. Other times I find myself just holding the attack and letting my teammates finish the job. I actually liked the latter at times. This gave me a break when potions were running low or when I felt like pushing through the story quest. About the mechanics: At first, I had a difficult time switching characters in the midst of battle. Changing roles from a mage to a warrior to a rogue and so on. Learning the different strategies was pleasing, but interrupted the flow. The AI was better than me at their own characters, so I stuck to mine for most of the beginning. After becoming familiar with the different strategies and character abilities, I was enjoying the pure fun of an rpg based strategy-chess-board-style battle with the strategic view. I can't seem to pull away from the addiction of Dragon Age: Inquisition. I could ramble on about the fun I'm having, but I won't bore you who's reading this right now. If anything, I hope this review helps those who are struck by the amounting negative reviews posted. Give the game an extended go, and you won't be disappointed.… Expand

Sollyz

Nov 20, 2014

9

Always trust Bioware to come through with making a solid RPG, came into Dragonage franchise not expecting much, but was surprisingly impressed.

Stunning graphics, a huge world to get lost in and once again fantastic storytelling and lets not forget EA published a game which has a near perfect release which is a massive step-up in reputation for EA, well done EA!

Miret

Nov 20, 2014

9

Fantastic fun, it has for me the best of both DAO and DA2. It's immersive and entertaining and the graphics really pull you into the game and keep you there. Some of Biowares best work IMO and well worth the extra wait to get to.

grum30

Nov 20, 2014

9

Current rpg very good, great ambience, combat, story, and graphics.
need optimization and need some corrections.this is normal in first days of release.

jtsmith

Nov 20, 2014

9

A solid release from Bioware that should be played by anyone who calls themselves a Fantasy RPG fan.

If you're interested in a balanced player review please continue reading. User reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. 99% of users aren't professional critics and don't know how to well balance the reviews they're giving, which leads to poor controls or a mediocre storyA solid release from Bioware that should be played by anyone who calls themselves a Fantasy RPG fan.

If you're interested in a balanced player review please continue reading.

User reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. 99% of users aren't professional critics and don't know how to well balance the reviews they're giving, which leads to poor controls or a mediocre story resulting in a 0 overall score.

Dragon Age: Inquisition (DAI) is truly fantastic, but not without it's glaring flaws. The world is enormous and believable, the story is fairly decent, the combat feels great and loot is well balanced in terms of drop rates and satisfies the itch.

Skyrim was King in terms of sprawling landscapes and breathtaking vistas -- of course when accompanied by composer Jeremy Soule. I believe this king has now been dethroned. DAI truly takes the cake with it's vibrant and fantastical scenery. You may read in other reviews that the textures are poor, but this is not the case. The textures are very crisp and high resolution. If you are having difficulty seeing this check your graphics settings or contact support. It is also unarguable that the soundtrack is perfectly fitting, filling your ears with just enough to enhance the experience but not to distract.

I'm about 20+ hours into the game, with about 2/3 of that into the story and the rest obviously in multiplayer. Thus far the story has adequately captured my attention. More so than DA2, that's for dang sure. After about 13 or so hours into the story I have yet to come across anything that seems like a major game changing decision. I hear the story is over 70 hours long, so I'm sure I will have plenty of opportunities yet, but it's been a long time waiting. Regardless I've been enjoying it well enough.

Combat is definitely stemming from DA2. It's fast and feels punchy, like every click is really doing something powerful. The sound effects are clean as well and really enhance the feeling of power. The class abilities are very scattered and most are useful, but determining synergies isn't the most straightforward. It may come to be that by end game everything is unlocked, so this could be poor, early judgment.

Loot is just fine. It's honestly not my cup-o'-tea but for this game it totally works. Drops are semi frequent, with most being subpar and rare items actually being rare. If you take the time to craft (which doesn't take much time at all if you gather materials as you go) those items will almost always be better than what drops, as well as items purchased from shops. Items are also class locked, so a dagger can not be used by a warrior, and a small sword can not be used by a rogue. There are even runes that are "Non staff only" runes. I've yet to see a rune I can even put into a staff.

Now for the ugly. The tactical camera is borderline useless. I try to ignore it the best I can unless I absolutely need to pause and think. The camera is attached to a cursor on the ground that you move around to view and select units. Low hanging obstacles frequently block your view. It's really a mess. It's so clunky I honestly am not 100% how to use it.

The only other issue I've found are the keybindings, and if you're playing on a console this is irrelevant. PC controls are poor. Remapping does help so please experiment with this before throwing in the towel. I mapped SHIFT as my basic attack and put Spring on R. In multiplayer it's a toggle, so no sweat off my back, and it doesn't exist in single player. SHIFT however allows me to aim where I want to attack while still having full WASD control and the use of my mouse for looting or selecting allies -- all why continually attacking and moving forward.

The interface is debatable. It took me a couple hours to really remember where everything was and now I love the organization. On the other hand, there's no general overview of all your items unless you're in a shop. Personally I think that's just fine as I can't think of when else I need an overview, but users have complained.

The above mentioned are what stands out. The good and the bad. If I didn't mention it it's because it's well enough to not be mentioned. Either it isn't fantastic or it isn't bad. If you're a console gamer this is a must own. If you're a PC gamer, consider playing with a controller, or spending a decent amount of time remapping your keys to your comfort.… Expand

mordecai35

Nov 21, 2014

9

I'm very impressed with the game, as where the competent reviewers who reviewed the game. It's receiving an average of 90 by people who review games for a living as compared to you insane downvoting clowns speaks volumes as to why I think the user metacritic scores are completely pointless.

The game is fantastic, vibrant, beautiful and amazing - with epic characters, and graphics.I'm very impressed with the game, as where the competent reviewers who reviewed the game. It's receiving an average of 90 by people who review games for a living as compared to you insane downvoting clowns speaks volumes as to why I think the user metacritic scores are completely pointless.

The game is fantastic, vibrant, beautiful and amazing - with epic characters, and graphics. Assuming you have a good PC. (i7, 970)

The one complaint I had is it shipped with a frame limit of 30 fps on the cutscenes! Here's the fix :

-GameTime.MaxSimFps 60 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 60+ (add that from Origin>game properties, or manually add it too the exe command line.

Don't listen to these pirates who are, what it sounds like hating on the DRM which is limiting them from stealing it.… Expand

UltimateLemon

Nov 21, 2014

9

Review 8 hours into the game.
Control : WASD movement. This is not as crippling as other people here make it out to be. It allows far easier and dynamic movement during combat while keeping the mouse free for mouse look. You also hold down left mouse button or R to continuously attack; this is SECOND tutorial message that comes up during combat tutorial. The enemies in the generalReview 8 hours into the game.
Control : WASD movement. This is not as crippling as other people here make it out to be. It allows far easier and dynamic movement during combat while keeping the mouse free for mouse look. You also hold down left mouse button or R to continuously attack; this is SECOND tutorial message that comes up during combat tutorial. The enemies in the general vicinity of you cursor is auto aimed and attacked unless otherwise specifically targetted.
Graphics: The character facial texture, movement and lip syncing is excellent. Facial texture is best I have seen in game thus far. Building textures are on par with industry standard RPG.
Performance: On ROG G750JS, I get occasional choppiness during cut scenes. During game play this is not noticeable at all. The control is immediately responsive and menu pop up is immediate.
Story : This is far less personal story compared to DA1 and DA2. In this you are building the Inquisition of the old as its leader. If you have God complex, this is certainly a welcome storyline.
Combat mechanics : AI is reasonable. You do occasionally need to go into Tactical view to order potion to be consumed or direct a focus fire. However, I've so far have found that Tactical view is largely non-essential compared to DA1 and DA2; where tactical view was essential.
Sound : Excellent voice over, all characters are fully voiced with 2 different voice option per gender available to player.
Character customization : Extensive enough that I would recommend Youtube viewing.

Overall I find this game a worthy successor to popular DA franchise. The scheme of the game has changed substantially but largely for the better. No bugs have personally been found yet except for possible game freeze after alt tabbing.… Expand

equimarginal

Nov 21, 2014

9

I have played every BioWare game since Baldur's Gate and am a lifelong fan of the genre. This game is absolutely fantastic, and the complaints are vastly overblown. A tremendous technical achievement with superb storytelling.

Cons: Really just one of note: the battle system, particularly the tactical camera, is slightly clunky - especially when playing with mouse and keyboard. It tookI have played every BioWare game since Baldur's Gate and am a lifelong fan of the genre. This game is absolutely fantastic, and the complaints are vastly overblown. A tremendous technical achievement with superb storytelling.

Cons: Really just one of note: the battle system, particularly the tactical camera, is slightly clunky - especially when playing with mouse and keyboard. It took me a few hours to get used to it. It is still not on the level of the Infinity Engine games or Divinity: Original Sin (to which this game will draw inevitable comparison). If this game was a fantasy tactical battle sim it could receive no better than a 3/10. Luckily, it's not.

Pros:

* Size: This game is a massive work of art. The world is huge and fun to explore. After DA2, this was an unexpected boon.

* Dialogue: Voice acting is great and dialogue options are extensive. Best of all, conversations are very dynamic: your actions in the game world have a big influence on the dialogue options available, and there are often several trees of conversation to go down, reminiscent of the BioWare games of yore.

* Story: I'm only about 25 hours in, but the worldbuilding is already incredibly impressive. BioWare is really making something out of this property now, adding lots of depth to the world while building on the familiar elements. Importantly for me, the world feels populated: well, as much as it would be considering the events. Lots of recruitable party members (9) each with distinctive personalities. The party dynamics are excellent. For the first time since DA:O I feel compelled to play through the story multiple times just to see how different story options play out.

Graphics and sound: I'm playing on a reasonably baller rig, but I've had no issues with framerate running everything at ultra. The music is great and immersive (listen to the bards!) and the environments look incredible. Character models are the weak point, especially hair, which looks terrible (as it has in the first two games).

Verdict: If you like single-player RPGs, you should like this game. I heartily recommend it to everyone. It's not the perfect game, but it's incredibly good. I've never actually felt compelled to write a review for a game until I saw the negative user reaction this game was getting. If you're on the edge about buying this game, IGNORE the naysayers completely, they have literally no clue what they're talking about. While some of their concerns are justified, they are completely overblown. This is an excellent game, more than worth buying, Good luck with your Inquisition.

PS Free all Mages in Thedas!… Expand

Mizzy

Nov 21, 2014

9

I see a lot of people complaining about the game, but for the most part what I've seen shows that likely these people haven't played the game because my goodness this game is gorgeous!

It's simply put, Skyrim but with a BioWare signature storytelling. The depth of the characters, the maturity, the beautiful dialogue...everything just comes together in a game that shows it was made withI see a lot of people complaining about the game, but for the most part what I've seen shows that likely these people haven't played the game because my goodness this game is gorgeous!

It's simply put, Skyrim but with a BioWare signature storytelling. The depth of the characters, the maturity, the beautiful dialogue...everything just comes together in a game that shows it was made with love for the genre and the franchise as well as the fans.

There are downsides to the game obviously, combat in my opinion is really good but tactical camera is clunky, there are some stability issues but that is to be expected for a game this big on the first week of release on 4 consoles as well as PC. Animations can be a bit stiff at times, but the character models are gorgeous, and all in all the game just blew me away.

After the whole debacle with ME3, and DA2 being a bit disappointing, this game just made it all better. Don't get me wrong I love DA2, but this is what I would expect out of a dragon age game. I bought the Deluxe edition and I would gladly get the collector's edition if I could, sadly it isn't sold in my country.… Expand

GemSweater

Nov 22, 2014

9

These users are SPOILED and rotten, like those leftover crab cakes you left in the fridge and forgot about for two months. This game, though apparently not up to par with ridiculous processing standards, is perfect. If you enjoy BioWare at all, then this one's for you.

Jtrevelyn

Nov 22, 2014

9

I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic. If you like rpg's, you'll love this game, if you're a DA: Origins fan, ME fan, Elder scrolls fan, you'll love this game. It looks fantastic, I'm playing on PS4 and it runs great, the story is great, there's a ton to do, the conversations are very meaningful, the world is stunning. All the negative review's soundI'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic. If you like rpg's, you'll love this game, if you're a DA: Origins fan, ME fan, Elder scrolls fan, you'll love this game. It looks fantastic, I'm playing on PS4 and it runs great, the story is great, there's a ton to do, the conversations are very meaningful, the world is stunning. All the negative review's sound like whiny little brats, don't be discouraged by them, if you're looking for a long term, immersive adventure, than you should pick this one up, you won't regret it.… Expand

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.

Ricaries

Nov 22, 2014

9

First off, reading all the negative user reviews on metacritic made me not want to buy this game at all, even though I'm a die hard dragon age fan. Thank god my fiance bought it for my birthday, bless her. This game is worth the try if you like the series but keep an open mind and don't expect Origins all over again.

Rig I5 4760K 3.40 8gb corsair vengance ram 1333 evga 770 sc 3 gbFirst off, reading all the negative user reviews on metacritic made me not want to buy this game at all, even though I'm a die hard dragon age fan. Thank god my fiance bought it for my birthday, bless her. This game is worth the try if you like the series but keep an open mind and don't expect Origins all over again.

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Game play
Inquisition still draws many of the ideas used in origins to make the game fun. You can still pause and issue commands to your team. the main downside is the lack of auto attack but after an hour or so I got use to it. Its really not as bad as some say. The AI isn't as dumb as other people say either. Commands are issued and carried out quickly and efficiently. The "tactical screen" is a neat idea but was very, very poorly implemented. if you are in a close quarters area, forget you even have the option because the camera will shoot up your characters butt instantly providing no view. The lack of the ability to loot from a distance is a little irritating to its also something that you will get over. Combat is flashy and fast paced. It feels awesome like a mixture of origins, DA:2 and ESO blended into something better. The enemies are varied and challenging. The world is open in the same style as ESO with large sectioned areas to explore at your own pace. The areas are huge and packed with side quests and enemies to hunt.

Controls
If you have ever played SWTOR, you wont have any issues with the controls on mouse and keyboard. You click and hold to move the camera around and the have to use wasd to move your character. No more clicking to move locations. For me this was a fine change because I am not a fan of clicking to move anyways. The biggest issue with controls is the lack of custom key bindings. If you love your 18 button mouse you are going to hate the controls. You cant change a single key. Everything else is standard for mouse and keyboard.

Graphics
There is a definite improvement in the graphics this time around for the series. I turned up all settings to ultra and was actually surprised to see such good visuals. The landscape is lush and beautiful. I have not experienced any major chopping or frame drops yet which i was expecting from all the other reviews. My issue here is the facial movements during conversations. The lips move and the eyes blink but the cheeks and skin and plastered in solid but good quality textures Also occasionally the person talking may tilt there head down to look unconvincingly at the other character which will makes the tilted persons eyes pupils disappear in this awful demon look. Overall, it looks good.

Story
The story is one of the things I think should be criticized the most. Bioware got rid of the saved game uploads which pissed me right off because I played DA:O and DA:2 again right before inquisition came out. Now you have to remake all the important decisions you already made but this time through pop up flash cards. Its a painful process which took about half an hour before i could even start Inquisition. Finally i was ready to play. The game doesn't follow up on DA:2 how I'd hoped it would. The events of 2 are more of side quest to the main events of stopping the rifts. many decisions made in previous games hold little to no impact now. The good news is there is so much going on in terms of side quests that i never feel lacking story in one way or another.

Characters
Inquisition is severely lacking the in depth character development from origins. I can feel the cause of the characters but I don't feel the connection i use to. I do however still enjoy the bantering your party does back and forth and now even to the main character. Customization in this game is amazing. i was able to create my bad ass, military haircutted, unshaven mage monster easily. There are many options to create your seeker.

Overall I would recommend that players of the original games try this one out! As along as you don't expect a copy cat of origins you will be pleased with it. Fun, flashy, fast paced combat and awesome graphics accompany an ok story line and shabby character depth to create a fun experience. The world is filled with things to do and enemies to kill. I am giving this game a 9 and a thumbs up to bioware(I was surprised to).… Expand

Nirbush

Nov 22, 2014

9

This is my first review of a game and only reason is to combat some of the unfairly negative reviews this game seems to be getting. The graphics are amazing and runs smoothly with never going below 40 fps easily give them a 9.5/10.

The story line seems ok so far i would give it around 7/10. The dialogue between you and the npc's is done very well and would rate that 9/10. TheThis is my first review of a game and only reason is to combat some of the unfairly negative reviews this game seems to be getting. The graphics are amazing and runs smoothly with never going below 40 fps easily give them a 9.5/10.

The story line seems ok so far i would give it around 7/10. The dialogue between you and the npc's is done very well and would rate that 9/10. The camera angles can be a tad buggy and odd at times which can hurt during a fight especially if your controlling a melee character, i will give that 6/10 hopefully a patch will come out that will allow you to zoom out a bit more.

The being able to control all 4 party members and switch thru them is a huge learning curve but becomes way more enjoyable the more i play it. The fight mechanics seems solid, i am playing on normal difficulty which is a little to easy but works for trying to learn the game. The gathering of resources hasn't been to tedious and is almost a instant grab unlike with skyrim the pickaxe came out to mine. The sonar system really comes in handy to make sure there isn't any loot or herbs or other misc items that may be hidden. You can set up your own way-points and fast travel which is very convenient and saves time. The journal and quest log is nice not great but you know what you have to do and highlights where nicely enough for you. The beginning area feels a little closed in, however im sure that is because its more of a training area. Once you venture out to other areas it really opens up and you can almost do what you want. Interaction with objects is not great would like to be able to move more stuff or break stuff but it doesn't take away from the game as much as you would think.

When you switch to tactical mode it pauses the game which is handy to plan out your fight, however i end up just playing in 3rd person view most of the time and don't use the tactical mode often. There is no first person view as well but that's ok with me. Overall i have played around 8 hours so far and am very entertained and I have not even completed 10% of the game.

I think many of these negative reviews have been put on here way to quickly, if i was to give a review the first couple hours of this game i probably would have given it a 5/10, because honestly its hard to get used to the game-play and camera control however now i am at the point to where i am really enjoying the game and its mechanics and really think this game should be around a 9/10. Great game to play during the holidays.

Graphics: 10
Gameplay: 8
Character Control: 7
Interaction with NPC's: 8
Dialogue: 8
Camera: 6
rpg mechanics: 9… Expand

evgam

Nov 22, 2014

9

Don't listen to the 0's. This game is simply amazing! Yes there are pro's and con's. A perfect game with no flaws doesn't exist. This game is huge (100+hours), has amazing characters, and an amazing story. The graphics are amazing. The game play is awesome and gets better the more you play. Yes the controls for PC could use some work. But, I say plug in a controller and enjoy thisDon't listen to the 0's. This game is simply amazing! Yes there are pro's and con's. A perfect game with no flaws doesn't exist. This game is huge (100+hours), has amazing characters, and an amazing story. The graphics are amazing. The game play is awesome and gets better the more you play. Yes the controls for PC could use some work. But, I say plug in a controller and enjoy this masterpiece. Why are you still on Metacritic?? Go buy this game!!!… Expand

observer780

Nov 23, 2014

9

Let me state that this is my first review on this site. With that in mind, I am creating this account and writing this review because I was surprised at the negative reviews that Dragon Age: Inquisition has gathered. There are flaws with the game: tactical camera does not zoom out enough, the controls for left/right pan and rotate in tactical mode are against standard convention of TBSLet me state that this is my first review on this site. With that in mind, I am creating this account and writing this review because I was surprised at the negative reviews that Dragon Age: Inquisition has gathered. There are flaws with the game: tactical camera does not zoom out enough, the controls for left/right pan and rotate in tactical mode are against standard convention of TBS games. The ease with which PC players are able to interact with the environment (loot) is also quite adversely affected due to "space" now being binded to jumping instead of general interaction. The vast areas can seem filled with clutter and lack of story. There were several clipping issues in one of my final levels that forced me to load from an earlier save.

But yet, the game draws me back. For every irritant and disappointment, there comes an immersion of wonder in this world that Bioware has built. There is a reason behind the existence of their dungeons, be it a haunted mansion or a mine whose owners were evicted by spiders. This is an open world game that has undercurrents of what made Bioware great: storytelling. Sometimes it is too subtle or buried behind a series of plot triggers, but that depth also delivers a sense of exploration. This game has revisited what it means to be a Role-Playing Game and while it's answer is not perfect, it comes strikingly close to what a modern rpg should be: immersive, player-driven and filled with characters that connect with us and are relevant to the context of the times it is made in.

Now comes the interesting bit: the reviews for this game are polarised and so the reader should be informed of some possible reasons for it:
1) Performance: Apparently there are problems with DA:I when running with Nvidia graphics cards. Devs have stated that they are working on a fix for it.
2) Interface: As I stated earlier, the interface and key bindings are not ideal. It took me quite a while to get used to it/remap it to my liking.
3) DRM: The Denuvo DRM that DA:I uses has yet to be cracked and that may generate negative feedback from online users (such as spreading rumours that it creates adverse performance or through negative reviews)

With respect to the points above, take the current reviews with a pinch of salt. This game is worth the initial confusion; bear with it, pull through and you will watch a world spring to life. (unless you are running on Nvidia then you might want to wait for a patch first)… Expand

caden13

Nov 23, 2014

9

Thought about giving this a 10 to balance out trolls, but that didn’t seem intellectually honest so I’ll give it a 9. I have no idea what SOME people are complaining about, oh wait yes I do.

1. Not being DAO enough What does this even mean? Dragon Age Origins is terrible by today’s graphic standards. The combat was atrocious, the skill trees in DAI are no more limiting than they wereThought about giving this a 10 to balance out trolls, but that didn’t seem intellectually honest so I’ll give it a 9. I have no idea what SOME people are complaining about, oh wait yes I do.

1. Not being DAO enough
What does this even mean? Dragon Age Origins is terrible by today’s graphic standards. The combat was atrocious, the skill trees in DAI are no more limiting than they were in DAO (you could in theory make Alistair, Sten, The Warden, Loghain, Ogrhen, and Zevran all use the exact same skills if you wanted). Is the writing on par with some of the finest literature the world over, no. It certainly is at least equal to if it doesn’t surpass the writing in DAO though. Besides you only had like 2.5 dragons in DAO and a zillion of those annoying little dragonlings in this one I’ve already seen four dragons (I most ignobly ran from three but I make no apologies for that).

2. Alleged crashes
I’m not sure what to tell you here, I haven’t had this problem once. The worst I’ve had is a bit of audio stuttering and slight visual clipping, which break the immersion I grant you. However, let me remind you, YOU’RE ENGAGING IN ESCAPISM AND PLAYING A VIDEO GAME! If you want total immersion in a fantasy world of swords and such go to a Renaissance Faire and lap it up, you probably won’t see any darkspawn or dragons but at least there won’t be problems with immersion.

3. “Clunky controls”
Should you have to lay out $60 or so for a controller just to play a game, probably not. Ideally a game should transition to all platforms without any issues. But think about it for half a second, at least we’re at a point in time where games can make a successful transition to all platforms, you may recall there was a time when you couldn’t get Uncharted on anything but PS. Now things in the industry are and have changed. If you already laid out somewhere in the high three figures and low four figures for an awesome rig…lay out the $60 and make your life so much easier while you enjoy even just the first 20 hours…after you get out of the damn Hinterlands of course.

4. Open World/MMORPG-ness
Why is this an issue? If you don’t want to do some of the fetch/collection quests don’t do them. It’s really not an issue; the climax of the first act has NOTHING to do with whether or not you led the farmer’s druffalo back to the pasture or not. I didn’t by the way. Are you saying you’d prefer the claustrophobic environs we had in ME, ME2, DAO, DA2?

5. Tactical controls
I’ll give you that one. The camera is a bit off and the execution of the strategic aspect of the game (i.e. behavior/commands) isn’t the best. However, you’re not playing Europa Universalis IV or Company of Heroes. You really have to keep in mind how ridiculously absurd it sounds to demand both visceral RPG combat and the ability to have a deity’s view/control of the battlefield in addition to all the other items on your list of demands for a game.

6. Character creator
Yes, critics of it are absolutely correct. It’s terrible, but so was Skyrim’s. It’s also a lot better than what you had to work with in DAO or DAII, so again it’s really not a big issue since Bioware hasn’t regressed on that front.… 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.

supadoom

Nov 24, 2014

9

I have played Dragon Age: Origins on the 360 and same with Dragon Age II. This is my first dragon age for the PC and I see that the controls with the mouse/keyboard for this game suck... I fixed all issues with that problem by plugging my 360 controller into my PC and the controls for the controller are far superior.
Graphics wise it looks quite good. Some of the textures are too shinyI have played Dragon Age: Origins on the 360 and same with Dragon Age II. This is my first dragon age for the PC and I see that the controls with the mouse/keyboard for this game suck... I fixed all issues with that problem by plugging my 360 controller into my PC and the controls for the controller are far superior.
Graphics wise it looks quite good. Some of the textures are too shiny but otherwise fine. Example: Wet stone bricks.
Performance wise it runs at 60 FPS on mostly ultra except some settings (AA, tessellation) At the time of writing this review I have these specs:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.6 Ghz (OC to 4.0)
GPU: MSI R9 270X Gaming OC Edition (Slight Overclock)
RAM: 12 Gb GSkill DDR3 1666 Mhz

I am going to be installing the new beta AMD drivers that are said to add a 5% performance boost to Inquisition.

Overall there really is nothing game breaking so-far with bugs/glitches although I'm only 25% through the game.… Expand

BioAlchemist

Nov 24, 2014

9

The hate is real. A lot of these reviews are so stupid it makes me laugh. Seriously. I made an account and reviewed this game just to try to provide some balance.

A 0? really? A 0? That is pretty much saying that the kim kardashian game is better than this game. It is also saying that Battle: Los Angeles is better than this game (look it up). It is putting this game on par with BeautyThe hate is real. A lot of these reviews are so stupid it makes me laugh. Seriously. I made an account and reviewed this game just to try to provide some balance.

A 0? really? A 0? That is pretty much saying that the kim kardashian game is better than this game. It is also saying that Battle: Los Angeles is better than this game (look it up). It is putting this game on par with Beauty Factory (look it up). Seriously so many cry babies.

Pretty much if you fantasize about DA:O and how it is the best game ever created you will likely dislike this game, and give it a 0. If you enjoy other Bioware titles and RPG's in general (yes unlike what the awesome reviewers say this is an RPG (ROLE PLAYING GAME) which this definitely is...than you will like it. Are there problems? Yes.

Lets start with the bad points:

1) if you think you can run this game with the minimum requirements and enjoy it....good luck. clearly the developers/testers didn't run a rig with the minimum requirements. Most of the grips you see regarding graphics/bugs/crashing games/greasy hair or whatever is because the user doesn't have a top spec rig that exceeds the hardware requirements for this game.

2) combat is indeed clunky. definitely see it running better with a gamepad or on a console. no autoattack feature is kind of dumb when you are not running turn by turn combat. you do get used to it after awhile though and it gets more fluid.

3) healing is kind of silly. pot spamming is dumb. i know they tried to make it so you have to be a little more conservative running around because you don't get your health back but when you get into a random battle that is fairly difficult you use all your pots and have to go back to camp. this leads to a lot of back and forth that is annoying. yes you get more pots as you progress, but still not the best choice imo and you probably feel this more on hard+ difficulty (i am playing on hard)

4) ranged AI is pretty dumb. the AI does a good job with the 'tank' type characters but not the best job with the ranged AI.

the good stuff:

1) graphics are solid at the upper levels. so if you have a great rig you will enjoy the graphics.

2) soundtrack is great imo.

3) bioware's system is still evident regarding choice making and how it impacts your experience. remember people, the vast majority of games have one ending. one path. one way to get to the ending. even though i do feel like bioware has gotten a bit away from their initial awesomeness regarding choice and such, the system is still there and evident which makes you feel more attached to your character and your party.

4) plenty of stuff to do and explore. the sidequests can be dull at times but typically exploring maps and just doing stuff around a given map will complete a number of the sidequests without actually trying for any specific side quests.

5) gear customization is a nice addition.

6) i like the characters in this game. they all have their own personal touches, and there isn't anders anymore. god i hate anders. so much. plus they have ron weasley aka cole hahaha

I could go on and on about it, but i think that is good enough. in summary: this game tries to do a lot and doesn't really perfect any of it which is what takes it down from being a blow out awesome game. if you want DA:O go play DA:O. It is like saying you want FF7 to be the same as FF10 and that because it is not the same than the game is trash, which is not true. I would normally give this game an 8.5/10 but because of all the troll reviews giving it a 0, which is so freaking absurd that it is funny, I gave it a 10.

One more note: don't give up on this game early. It starts slow, but gets rolling. Once you get the feel for it and past the first 'chapter' it picks up and is a good deal more fun imo.… Expand

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

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

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

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

Penguinsburgh

Nov 29, 2014

9

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't normally write reviews but after seeing the overwhelming negative user reviews I figured I'd give my thoughts. Most people I see complaining are the people who claim the game is too much like an MMORPG. I really dont see the comparison myself the combat is sort of mmo ish but Im not sure about most people who bought this game but I didnt and dont buy dragon age games for their combat systems. Anyone who is a fan of these games usually buys them for their great story lines, interesting lore and characters. This game has a ton of content, probably on par with an elder scrolls game. The game is not seamlessly open world but rather has multiple massive maps so its not really that big of a deal. So many of the areas are very atmospheric and you get to visit such a wide variety of environments you never really get bored with the areas your in. There are a ton of very interesting and well written quest's in the game. For those who wrote negative reviews perhaps you are sitting there doing the requisition officer's quest's over and over? This game has several 'endless' questlines as I dont know what else to call them where you go out and do meaningless and dull quest's such as getting ram hides or getting herbs. I just skip all of these though none of them are required for you to progress and there are much more interesting quest's to do once you get past the hinterlands. Such as *Spoilers* getting involved in orlesian politics and 'the game', finding the lost grey wardens and the mystery to their disappearance, unflooding a town thats been flooded for years and is crawling with undead, choosing whether to side with the templars or mages( this decision changes your whole game), fighting dragons of course, and many more I'm about 30 hours in and dont think I'm halfway done yet.
TL:DR
Pros:
Great environments and atmosphere
Tons of interesting quest's and characters
Very challenging on higher difficulties
So much stuff that you can do, and the best part is you CHOOSE whether or not you want to do most of it
Cons:
I have it on PC so its buggy in places sometimes youll get stuck in a quest and have to reload
I also had a problem with it crashing when I first got it but just updated all my drivers and it fixed it

other than the bugs that you get from pretty much any video game nowadays the game is excellent… Expand

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

splinterrat

Nov 30, 2014

9

System = gtx 680, I7-3970@ 4.2 ghz.. Graphics are stunning with no lag or hitching.
Everything about this game is great, massive lands to explore, very immersive experience, with such attention to detail. The characters and plot are great.
This is everything i liked about origins and ramped up with much higher production values. So much to do as well. i have playing for a week and itSystem = gtx 680, I7-3970@ 4.2 ghz.. Graphics are stunning with no lag or hitching.
Everything about this game is great, massive lands to explore, very immersive experience, with such attention to detail. The characters and plot are great.
This is everything i liked about origins and ramped up with much higher production values. So much to do as well. i have playing for a week and it only feels like i have scratched the service.
Probably the best rpg I have played for 10 years along with Skryim.
The only negative is party members can be a bit dim, it would be nicer if there where more options to control their tactics.
Do not understand so many negative reviews, you owe to yourself to play this game...… Expand

GameReviewer420

Dec 1, 2014

9

This game has surprised me in many ways. Ill go ahead and say I really wasn't a fan of the other Dragon Age games, and I'm a HUGE fan of RPG's, but this game, for the most part, will appeal to any RPG lover. I've only had enough time to play through the Hinterlands, see the scenery, and get a basic feel of the combat, and squad controls. Dragon Age Inquisition has not only managed to makeThis game has surprised me in many ways. Ill go ahead and say I really wasn't a fan of the other Dragon Age games, and I'm a HUGE fan of RPG's, but this game, for the most part, will appeal to any RPG lover. I've only had enough time to play through the Hinterlands, see the scenery, and get a basic feel of the combat, and squad controls. Dragon Age Inquisition has not only managed to make me interested in the plot, but the game-play, and beautiful open world have made me sit at work and ponder on what I will be doing in this gorgeous game. I'm not a big fan of the slow, constant combat, I prefer a hack and slash, but as I played more and more of the game, I started to understand why Bioware made it this way. They knew that while you're controlling your squad, and figuring out what to do in a situation, you will also have to fend for yourself. The slow combat helps, because you can switch in-between characters, and set-up vantage points, and have the team fight off the grunts while you take care of the bigger threat. With the perfect set-up, I now don't have to worry about being attacked by anything smaller than me, while i'm fighting off Dragons, and Templar's. If you're looking for a game that will last a long time like Skyrim, then you have the perfect game.… Expand

ThomasSchulz

Dec 2, 2014

9

The best of both Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 came together and birthed an Old God Baby -- Dragon Age Inquisition. It's beautiful, plays well on PC, has a deep story and exciting game play. I don't understand how anyone could give it less than a 5 unless they're trolling or butt hurt because oh no, Bioware made a game that's different from Origins. Origins was a glorified visualThe best of both Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 came together and birthed an Old God Baby -- Dragon Age Inquisition. It's beautiful, plays well on PC, has a deep story and exciting game play. I don't understand how anyone could give it less than a 5 unless they're trolling or butt hurt because oh no, Bioware made a game that's different from Origins. Origins was a glorified visual novel. Dragon Age 2 was too action-y, too easy and automatic. Dragon Age Inquisition is a good combination and refinement of each predecessor's strengths. Deep story from Origins, more fluid game play from DA2. Frostbite engine goodness. Expect similar graphics demand as what you'd be pulling in Battlefield 4.… Expand

Luke6661

Dec 2, 2014

9

By far the best game I've played this year. Controls are smooth, the world is rich and largely fulfilling. I've put over 100 hours into this game and I still have not finished it

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

Bosskiller97

Dec 4, 2014

9

How is the user score so low? It's (at this time) sitting at a rather abysmal score of 5.7, which baffles me to no end. Is Dragon Age: Inquisition a flawless game? No. There are very few games that deserve a perfect score of 10/10, and, while I do enjoy this game immensely, this game is not quite at that level (although it's just barely short of this mark). Let us begin with the bad.How is the user score so low? It's (at this time) sitting at a rather abysmal score of 5.7, which baffles me to no end. Is Dragon Age: Inquisition a flawless game? No. There are very few games that deserve a perfect score of 10/10, and, while I do enjoy this game immensely, this game is not quite at that level (although it's just barely short of this mark). Let us begin with the bad. The PC controls are not well optimized for keyboard and mouse, the game has some extremely long load screens, tactical view is barebones, and the graphics are not to impressive. These prevent the game from being perfect. But onto why the game is just below that. The combat is fun and fluid, the story is gripping, the characters are memorable, the world is massive, and there's always something to do. If you like huge, expansive RPGs, get this game it is worth $60.… Expand

mrtentacles

Dec 3, 2014

9

People complain about the PC controls... you can change them. Switch A and D with Q and E and voila it feels natural (you'll have to do this for the camera controls too). Also, play as a warrior or rogue, mages aren't as fun in this one.

I'm about 30ish hours in and I still can't stop thinking about this game. Such a big open world that somehow feels small and lived in. The story isPeople complain about the PC controls... you can change them. Switch A and D with Q and E and voila it feels natural (you'll have to do this for the camera controls too). Also, play as a warrior or rogue, mages aren't as fun in this one.

I'm about 30ish hours in and I still can't stop thinking about this game. Such a big open world that somehow feels small and lived in. The story is great. The sidequests don't feel like sidequests either; they feel like you're doing something to help your inquisition. I love this game.

I'd give it a 10, but it really needs a patching. Honestly, if you haven't bought it yet, wait for the patch to drop first. It'll be worth it. STILL such a great game though.… 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

Pipernus

Dec 6, 2014

9

DAI is a wonderful game with an incredible amount of content, but the awful and illogical controls (due to a half assed console port) prevent it to be the best RPG to date. Thankfully this is something Bioware can fix with a patch, the sooner the better.

Madcoil

Dec 9, 2014

9

Let me get the assy things out of the way so I can get to the positive parts:

Yes, the tactical camera is not very good. Yes they messed up the controls on PC. Oh yeah, that's about it, because everything else is amazing. This is an epic, immense story with great and memorable characters, each of has interesting backstories and sidequests. This has always been Bioware's thing - aLet me get the assy things out of the way so I can get to the positive parts:

Yes, the tactical camera is not very good. Yes they messed up the controls on PC.

Oh yeah, that's about it, because everything else is amazing. This is an epic, immense story with great and memorable characters, each of has interesting backstories and sidequests. This has always been Bioware's thing - a great ensemble cast.

Dragon Age Inquision fleshes out the lore of Thedas more than any game so far, allowing you to visit starkly contrasting and beautifully designed areas across the continent. The world of Thedas is original - it takes the classic fantasy ideas of elves, dwarves, etc and adds its own twist. Let's face it, it's D&D without the trademark, so Bioware can do whatever they want, and they sure have. It's a pleasure to explore.… 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.

Monkfish

Dec 19, 2014

9

I cannot put into words how amazing this game is. I couldn't really get into the first two, the second in particular but the world of DragonAge: Inquisition sucked me in big time.

First of all it looks stunning on PC and performance is excellent 40+ FPS everyone on ultra+ on an R9 270. The voice acting is superb and the lip sync is excellent. Each character you meet is colourful andI cannot put into words how amazing this game is. I couldn't really get into the first two, the second in particular but the world of DragonAge: Inquisition sucked me in big time.

First of all it looks stunning on PC and performance is excellent 40+ FPS everyone on ultra+ on an R9 270.

The voice acting is superb and the lip sync is excellent.
Each character you meet is colourful and interesting.
There are hundreds of quests to do and many are very interesting and highly intricate.
There's lots to see and collect. You will constantly get side-tracked into doing other things because there's just so much!
The world design is absolutely stunning. Honestly it left me stunned at how beautiful some areas are. There's also a lot of diversity in the locations, from vast deserts and burried ruins, to huge rolling hills and forest to stormy coasts and rocky hills.
The story is superb and offers many different and important choices along the way.
The game is highly polished, there are so many little details that I couldn't even write them all in this review but if you play it and pay attention to things in the game you will know. It's these little details that make the game.
The music and sound effects are above exceptional.
Armour and equipment crafting is simple yet very diverse and intriguing. The look and colour of crafted equipment even looks different depending on the material you use! If you use blue velvet your equipment is going to have blue velvet on it! It's very well done.
There are no bugs I've noticed in over 100 hours of play time. Except for minor graphical issues like NPCs walking on thin air, but they go away promptly.

To give you an idea about how good this game is, I played it for 30 hours and only finished Chapter 1! I then promptly made a new character just so I could play Chapter 1 all over again! I've never ever done anything like that in a game before. That just shows how fantastical this game is.… Expand

leithe

Dec 9, 2014

9

I've invested more than 150 hours in the game and it has been a great experience. It's gorgeous, there are lore bombs going off everywhere, and the world is so lush. I completed every quest other than the choose this or that in the main story line, and am going for round two to pick other options immediately. Playing in the world, I truly felt free to explore to my heart's content. AsI've invested more than 150 hours in the game and it has been a great experience. It's gorgeous, there are lore bombs going off everywhere, and the world is so lush. I completed every quest other than the choose this or that in the main story line, and am going for round two to pick other options immediately. Playing in the world, I truly felt free to explore to my heart's content. As someone who rides horses, their implementation of horse riding is so satisfyingly realistic and made me really happy. Personally, I experienced no glitches on my play through on PC. Overall, I think DA: I is a great addition to the Dragon Age series.… Expand

Dustmanblue

Dec 10, 2014

9

Ok so if you want a honet review about a game that many people are skeptical about, then you came to the right place. First off, let me say now that i got the game on launch date and i have been a huge fan of all Bioware games since i got Mass Effect. After playing through the entire game, well most of it actually, i finally got the guts to see what the fans were saying. I gotta say thatOk so if you want a honet review about a game that many people are skeptical about, then you came to the right place. First off, let me say now that i got the game on launch date and i have been a huge fan of all Bioware games since i got Mass Effect. After playing through the entire game, well most of it actually, i finally got the guts to see what the fans were saying. I gotta say that im at awe about some, if not, most of the reviews about this game. People are saying that the graphics are garbage, the voice acting is aweful, and the story is not the compelling. They must be blind and deaf to say such things.

Now i will say that the story, compared to Origins, isnt the best, but it is way better than DA2s story. It might be because of the writing, but it felt that this story didnt have that much of a dangerous road, just seal the rift and you're done. The world didnt feel like it was danger but you could say the same thing about Dragon age origins.

The graphics are simply beautiful, but i can see where people are coming from about the hairs looking greasy. My father got the xbox 360 version of the game while i got the xbox 1 version, and comparing the two, you can see the huge lack of details that had to be cut to make the 360 version compatable. So for those complaining about the graphics, you must be refering to the 360 version, but the 360 version is not that bad graphic rise. The new gene and pc ports however look very stunning, and im quite impressed with everything they put into it.

The voice acting is quite good. I mean for those complaining must be listening to a different game all together. I mean the original voice actors for Alistair, Leliana, Varric, Cassandra, and Morrigan make there return and if people didnt complain about them then, why now? They sound the same. And the voice actor for james vega is in it as well and most people liked his voice acting so why hate now? And they even went out of their way to supply you with two voice actors for the inquisitor, odds are you will like one of them.

Now i will say this, the sidequests do feel very bland. I mean in the other Dragon age games, you had these side quests that had a somewhat compelling story. In this game however, it didnt feel that way. It was, you find a ring for a woman and return it, or you open a chest. Even then you couldnt make the choice to sell the ring or keep it for yourself. The other games did allow you to make some sort of choice witht these side quests that could add to your character, but it was lacking in this game.

However, the choices in this game, i mean main decisions btw, it did feel like you were changing the fate of thedas. From who rules orlais, to who you get it on with, it felt like you were making a difference. And yes for those wondering, the keep does work and your decisions do carry over. Both of my love interests in the other games were mentioned in some way and my warden was continuing her story as well, which proves that she was still alive.

Dont worry about the ending. It is not a complete and utter disappointment like it was for ME3. you get a solid ending that does and doesnt feel like a sequel bait. If i had to guess, it will continue as some sort of DLC in the future.

Combat wise, it felt descent enough i suppose. It wasnt a button mash like in DA2, but instead more of a "hold a button to win" . The tactical game wasnt all that helpful for me so i didnt really use it all that much, it may be better on the PC but i wouldnt know. But the combat did do its part and it didt really feel all that boring to me.

On launch day, it did have many glitches from sound technical difficulties to clipping issues, but it has had some patches over the days which has fixed alot of these problems.

So all in all, if you are a RPG fan then i highly recommend you to get this game. So thats it for this review and i will catch you fine people later.… Expand

Dragor

Dec 21, 2014

9

In my opinion this is the 2nd best dragon age game. The first one was the best total freedom for character development and what not. This is 2nd because character development is really restricted to 6 classes and no multi class. So you cant have a little magic with your sword swinging. But the story line is amazing the graphics are really good, the branches could have been more butIn my opinion this is the 2nd best dragon age game. The first one was the best total freedom for character development and what not. This is 2nd because character development is really restricted to 6 classes and no multi class. So you cant have a little magic with your sword swinging. But the story line is amazing the graphics are really good, the branches could have been more but the choices are really good what they have put it. if you need an rpg that is really good and with alot of hours to play get this one. If you want a true hack and slash game go with shadow of mordor.… Expand

zoot494

Dec 22, 2014

9

Let me begin by saying I'm nowhere near a fanboy. I liked DA:O and hated DA2 and was never even planning on getting inquisition. I did and I have absolutely no regrets. I normally don't leave reviews (as you can tell this is my first review on metacritic) but I feel like everyone who left a negative review is just flat out mentally disabled.

Honestly I've read the majority of theLet me begin by saying I'm nowhere near a fanboy. I liked DA:O and hated DA2 and was never even planning on getting inquisition. I did and I have absolutely no regrets. I normally don't leave reviews (as you can tell this is my first review on metacritic) but I feel like everyone who left a negative review is just flat out mentally disabled.

Honestly I've read the majority of the negative reviews and had to create an account just to say how stupid they all were. They complain about the controls and not there not being an auto attack. Please explain to me how the movement controls were crappy. WASD is the standard for all movement in any damn game, and they even included Q and E strafing. I have no idea how you would even implement click + move in a game where you *SHOULD* be constantly moving while attacking in order to maximize damage/strategic positioning. You complained about the tactical camera and then went on to describe how you were using it and you were using it COMPLETELY WRONG. Honestly I feel that's the only way to give this game a bad rating: you had no idea what the hell you were doing. The controls were fine and I was able to jump, strafe, and sneak up on my enemies when I needed to. Spam clicking? No idea what youre talking about there guys, you HOLD DOWN THE BUTTON. And to the people complaining about tab, youre no better. Tab is to lock onto a target, not to chose a target. You can click on the individual you want to target with your mouse. If you kill your target that you were aiming at with your mouse OMG CLICK TAB AND ITLL AUTO SELECT THE CLOSEST ENEMY TO YOU!! I honestly feel that the overwhelming majority of people who gave this game a negative review are simply confused, simple minded fools who didn't bother learning the controls, gameplay mechanics, or anything else of the sort before rating it. Sorry they didn't include a 20 hour tutorial for you on how to control your character. This is dragon age, it isn't meant for little kids.

The combat actually required strategic thinking and using abilities in certain orders to achieve combos and coordinating with your AI characters to achieve even stronger ones. Bet half the negative reviewers didn't even know about this feature because they only spent 10 minutes playing.

And then once again people complaining about AI controls and their short term memory... Oh god this was laughable. It's as if they didn't even go to the menu. You don't adjust your AI through the tactical camera, you go to their behaviors and change who they follow/attack/which skills they use and when.

Not quite sure how you can say the menu was clunky, everything was extremely organized. Weapons in 1, and then split up into all the types of weapons, armors and their types in another, accessories and their types in another, upgrades in 1, and so on. I literally have no idea what the majority of people are complaining about. I really think they just didn't play this game because everything they are describing is them not playing the game it's supposed to be played. They are using the controls wrong, controlling the AI wrong, and flat out have no idea what they are doing.… Expand

kpbds

Dec 26, 2014

9

This is a good game works well on console. But it has its issues, one being when you in conversations the characters stand there like idiots catching flies with their mouths. But i have only encountered this issue a few times. A really big issue I have with this game is the wait times, they are awful they range from a good 10 minutes to one hour and forty eight minutes i hate that butThis is a good game works well on console. But it has its issues, one being when you in conversations the characters stand there like idiots catching flies with their mouths. But i have only encountered this issue a few times. A really big issue I have with this game is the wait times, they are awful they range from a good 10 minutes to one hour and forty eight minutes i hate that but most of the issues seen are fixable. So if your on console you should buy it it's good. Can't say the same for pc, they will have to wait for it to be fixed. Overall it's pretty good i enjoy it.… Expand

fleshgolem

Dec 27, 2014

9

A bit late to the party, but it took me a while to finish my first playthrough - 185 hours, in fact (according to the save screen). First important thing to know: friendly fire is a separate toggle now, it's not baked into the difficulty level. If people are finding combat too easy, it's likely because they didn't realize FF was a separate setting. With FF on, you can't just tauntA bit late to the party, but it took me a while to finish my first playthrough - 185 hours, in fact (according to the save screen). First important thing to know: friendly fire is a separate toggle now, it's not baked into the difficulty level. If people are finding combat too easy, it's likely because they didn't realize FF was a separate setting. With FF on, you can't just taunt everything and drop AoE on your own head. If you're looking for tactical/paused combat, turn on FF and go to at least Hard. I had tons of fun on Nightmare+FF.

Ok, on to the story. It's a very, very slow buildup, but once it gets going... I had a couple moments in the early game where I was skeptical. It did seem like there were a lot of fetch quests. That all changed after a quest called "In Your Heart Shall Burn", which from the quest description sounds like it should be the final quest, but it's actually when the game really kicks off. On my next playthrough, I'll advance the story to that point as soon as I reach the minimum recommended level, rather than lingering in what amounts to tutorial areas. This sounds absurd to say, but maybe if the starting maps had been a bit smaller, it would have prevented people from shooting themselves in the foot with endless sidequests.

Once the story gets rolling, there's loads of interesting stuff to do. Some of the most interesting content is completely optional or even unmarked. I won't spoil those areas for you, but one of my favorites was the Still Ruins.

The companions and advisers also have loads of interesting quests, and unlike DA2 they won't necessarily tell you when they have something new. You have to keep talking to them and seeking them out, and that's a huge improvement, IMO. I've seen a fair number of Let's Players missing really cool companion quests because they don't talk to their followers enough. Like the story itself, some of the followers took some time to grow on me, but now it's my favorite Dragon Age cast to date.

There's also lots of reactivity to the character's race and class. I played a Vashoth mage just to bask in the scorn, and the game didn't disappoint. The ambient dialogue is what really catches you off-guard - people muttering about how I must be someone's pet, or whispering about the heresy of calling an oxman the Herald of Andraste.

Plus plenty of references to my choices in previous games. It was nice to catch up with a certain Warden after sparing him in DA:O. I know most people didn't spare him, so it was a pleasant surprise to see him show up because of my choice. Leliana also correctly avoided talking about my Warden, who never recruited her. She had a very different relationship with Morrigan as a result - meeting her in the Orlesian court instead of while adventuring with the Hero of Ferelden.

Another optional thing: crafting and alchemy. This was something I sort of ignored at the beginning of the game, but it became necessary mid- to late-game. A character's base attributes are assigned automatically on level-up now, so crafting is the means by which you can customize your build. Want to make Cassandra a high-crit warrior? Grab some rare leathers, and you can remove the class restriction on rogue armor. I initially thought this would be kind of dull, but it became strangely addictive by the end. Daggers, especially, benefit from crafting, and can reach some truly obscene levels of DPS if carefully optimized. Ditto for alchemy - I ignored it at first, but I came to love my Antivan Fire and Tears of the Dead by the end.

A final note. There *is* definitely room for improvement in this game, especially with the tactical camera. I didn't mind the fact that the tac cam won't pass through walls (it would be odd to attack something that's completely unreachable by walking, anyway), but I would have preferred if the tac cam was allowed to hover higher above the field. It didn't make the camera unusable, since I could move the camera around to whatever I needed to see, but it would have felt more fluid if it were slightly higher up. I also experienced some difficulty with using tactical mode + ladders, which I suppose is understandable since this is the first Dragon Age game with a z dimension. And maybe I didn't find it, but it would have been nice to have a Move All button, so I didn't have to individually path all four party members when I wanted them to move in a tight cluster. All that said, I was able to use the tac cam effectively for every fight in the game, so these were pretty minor inconveniences.… Expand

Agent99

Dec 28, 2014

9

This is a really great game, I am thoroughly enjoying it!

The scenery is beautiful and the sound effects are very realistic and enhance the experience. The story line is interesting and there are a few puzzles to solve too which is a great addition. I'm enjoying the new crafting stations which allow you to customise weapons and armour. On the down side: The game is difficult toThis is a really great game, I am thoroughly enjoying it!

The scenery is beautiful and the sound effects are very realistic and enhance the experience. The story line is interesting and there are a few puzzles to solve too which is a great addition. I'm enjoying the new crafting stations which allow you to customise weapons and armour.

On the down side:

The game is difficult to play with a keyboard and mouse because you can't use the mouse to move around or interact but I bought a game controller for only $36 which solved that problem for me.

The tactical camera is a little difficult to use because it doesn't zoom out as far as I would like but I am getting used to it and it's really not that bad but I do think it could be improved.

The character AI function is pretty basic as to make it almost useless which is a pity.

I was a little apprehensive to play this game initially due to all the negative reviews but so far it has been great fun to play and although it has a few issues as mentioned above I don't think this detracts from the experience overly much. I've played many RP games over the past 20+ years (starting with Eye of the Beholder in 1991!) and this is definitely one of the better ones.… 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

Kryogeneva

Dec 29, 2014

9

Let me start out by saying that this wasn't the game I thought they were making.

INB4 REVIEW. Let me be very clear: you will not enjoy this game if you just skip plow through the game like a Canadian mayor with a line of blow. Graphics. I would say they are at/around Crisis 3 in world/texture detail, which is pretty damn good for the amount of world content (deserts, forests, plains,Let me start out by saying that this wasn't the game I thought they were making.

INB4 REVIEW. Let me be very clear: you will not enjoy this game if you just skip plow through the game like a Canadian mayor with a line of blow.

Graphics. I would say they are at/around Crisis 3 in world/texture detail, which is pretty damn good for the amount of world content (deserts, forests, plains, mountains, snowy tundra, you name it) and objects (from weapons and armor to wall hangings to desks to farmers tools etc etc).

Story. TBH: it seems run of the mill if you only play up until Skyhold and never played DAO/DA2 or took the time to set up your history at dragonagekeep. But if you do play past Skyhold, and you have invested into the story thus far and the lore behind the game, it is really very well done. I found myself deeply immersed every time I moved the story forward, and that's what I look for in an RPG.

Characters: There are some really tough choices to make this time around, and the game is very LGBT friendly, for which I am thankful. Bioware took the training wheels off the dialogue wheel as well. What you see are options like "I am sorry for your loss", "What's life without a little death?", "You need to pull yourself together", and "Just get back to work" all at once, with both major and minor consequences for your choices throughout the game. This, of course, affects quest lines, the ending, and romance options constantly.

Side note: Characters have their shoulders pushed forward, for whatever damn reason IDK, but its REALLY awkward. Maybe they will patch it. I hope so. Not really a negative per say, but close.

World/Lore: Holy crap, if you wanted to know about Thedas, the Blight, or... anything, get this game! There must be thousands of pages worth of lore scattered throughout Fereldan and Orlais (this is probably an underestimation). The world is masterfully crafted, and the artistry and fine detail are exquisite. Truly well done, Bioware.

Music/Ambiance/SFX: The open world music can get a little dry sometimes, since they decided to reuse combat music and general ambient music quite often. The music in the Inns, boss fights, cut scenes, special fights, and pretty much everywhere else BUT open world exploration is really quite good. Ambient sounds like birds chirping, wolves howling, wind blowing, rocks falling, etc, are very well done, to the point that it feels natural. SFX such as combat clashes, doors, footsteps, etc feel meaty and thought out, and even help immersing yourself in the game.

All and in all a great game. I am glad I sidestepped my ban on EA games to support Bioware's latest and greatest--it was well worth it. The ban is back in place, but hey, they gave me a free copy of Sim City 2000 for the Holidays, so maybe they ARE trying? Nahhh.... we'll see about that!… Expand

AudaciousJoe

Dec 30, 2014

9

Ok so I figured I would throw this review in to stifle the ridiculous amount of nonsense that people are spewing about a fantastic game. So lets dive right in.

Dragon Age: Inquisition takes place some time after Dragon Age 2 (I dont remember the exact amount of time) during the war between the Templar and the Mages. A summit is called to try and bring peace to both sides from theOk so I figured I would throw this review in to stifle the ridiculous amount of nonsense that people are spewing about a fantastic game. So lets dive right in.

Dragon Age: Inquisition takes place some time after Dragon Age 2 (I dont remember the exact amount of time) during the war between the Templar and the Mages. A summit is called to try and bring peace to both sides from the chantry (Dragon Age's representation of religion) and as you can imagine, things go horribly wrong.

Now that the little bit of backstory is out of the way I would like to talk about how impressed I was with this game. The graphics are beautiful, the story is solid and has decent continuity and the combat is fluid and an absolute blast. This game is a loot whores wet dream as well, with an expansive world absolutely filled to the brim with goodies and bits of lore.

The pro's of the game are
-Strong action packed combat
-Good Story
-Good controls (on a controller)
-Absolutely MASSIVE world
-Interesting companions (I think this may be the best set of companions ever made by Bioware, and thats saying quite a bit)

However even with all those incredibly solid foundations, there are definitely a few dark spots that keep the game from being an absolutely perfect experience

The con's are
-PC controls are sub par
-The world can sometimes have too much to do, leading to some grinding
-The story starts a bit slow
-Lower end systems may have some trouble running it
-The confounded looting animation has to play on EVERYTHING

So there really isnt too much holding back Dragon Age Inquisition to be being a worthy successor to the first two titles. And it frustrates me to see people stop playing after 15 minutes and start hating on the game because it is different from how Dragon Age Origins felt. Not worse, just different but some people can equate the two as the same thing if they are a die hard fanboy.

Absolutely the game of the year in 2014 in my opinion, and 100% worth your money.… Expand

Erynnsilver

Jan 7, 2015

9

I'm an avid RPG player and I'm always looking for well told interactive stories that bring the fun. For a very long time Bioware was my go to, but I found in recent years they've been a disappointment - since mass effect and dragon age came out, in fact. Well, I loved this game. It feels like bioware's back. It's got well developed characters, a world steeped in law, a quest that feelsI'm an avid RPG player and I'm always looking for well told interactive stories that bring the fun. For a very long time Bioware was my go to, but I found in recent years they've been a disappointment - since mass effect and dragon age came out, in fact. Well, I loved this game. It feels like bioware's back. It's got well developed characters, a world steeped in law, a quest that feels relevant and important and yet allows for exploration, interesting companion quests, interesting villains, even a semi-customisable base for giggles. There's a lot more content than most people will need to bother with, and the thing is people don't *need* to bother with it if they don't want to, it plays just fine without. I loved all the additional content. The PC controls are, however, very iffy. It's impossible to play mouse only, which is frustrating. No ability to run with just the mouse is a personal annoyance of mine as I also like to consume vast quantities of tea while I play. It brings the A game, anyway. It is what was promised. And, yes, I'm a real person, no, the positive reviews are not all fanboys and bioware employees. Yes, some people really do love this game. I'm over 200 combined playthrough hours in.… Expand

MCErick

Jan 11, 2015

9

Epic story and and tremendous amount of content. Well over a hundred hours of gameplay here. Loses a point because of some niggling bugs and a slightly underwhelming final conflict.

Aekar

Jan 12, 2015

9

This is my first metacritics review but I could no longer stand how underrated this game has been by players. For AAA titles, official press reviews have had a decline in quality for a few years already; press gives a score often far above real value.

So user reviews on Metacritics have become my #1 quality control system. It has been rather reliable (not always) but never left me withThis is my first metacritics review but I could no longer stand how underrated this game has been by players. For AAA titles, official press reviews have had a decline in quality for a few years already; press gives a score often far above real value.

So user reviews on Metacritics have become my #1 quality control system. It has been rather reliable (not always) but never left me with any need to send out my own review.

However, in Dragon Age Inquisition, I see that "player scoring" failed. So I thank you for reading more...

I played this game one year after release. And I almost canceled my purchase after reading the player reviews. I eventually tried the game - and I will never regret it!

My game pleasure started a bit low; after a great moment customizing my character with DA very comprehensive tools, i had a bit of low pleasure experiencing the first story contents, character progression and first environments.

The skills I could acquire while leveling didn't begin as a strong incentive; the story felt a bit "quick"; the first environments were too bright and a bit too common.

The game doesn't give you much direction to follow, but this was a great advantage to me, considering the linear paths DA2 sent us into, I liked more freedom.

At that time, the score I would have given the game would have been 6 or 7.

But the flaws of the game were not any of the ones I read in other reviews: no drastic bug, no problem with dialogue contents or frequency, no problem with the frequency or variety of side missions; no problem wit the open world and no problem left clicking and aiming foes (but I have to say that I am an Archer, and also, that this behaviour might have been patched).

Combat was simple, but then slowly grew to become super fun. 3 fours into the game it was still a bit too simple. But it improves surprisingly. 20 hours into the game it became even excellent; and the more I gained experience, the more dire the challenges, the more fun I was having.

This applies to all other parts of the game and is the most exceptional thing about it; the more you play, the more fun, gameplay and quality you experience. And all this in its gameplay, and not even from its story progression

This is the opposite of what I had in plenty of other games, be they roleplaying games or strategy games. In roleplaying games, it is usually the story progression that kept me in and having fun, not the gameplay in itself; gameplay-wise, the game often reaches a point where you are strong and the events are just repetitive and detrimental to the gameplay.

I saw a player compares Inquisition to Kingdom of Amalur; I strongly disagree. Amalur sure has a large open world and repetitive action combat; repetitve killings of small creatures and small side quests you do not feel attached to; Inquisition actually starts a bit like that, but after a few hours you discover where the game shines.

The small missions you encounter while exploring the open world are not meant to make you feel strongly attached to them. But they are a great part of your character political and heroic progression. Your hero is a starting leader and you live that experience freely and entirely.

I have encountered dialogue options that left me thinking and pondering my choices for MINUTES; three minutes for some, and a full 15 minutes for one.

The only game that previously left me pondering a dialogue option for three minutes was The Witcher (shall I allow the crowd to kill that witch that is innocent of that crime, but has committed others? is she actually innocent?), or maybe Planescape Torment once.

In Inquisition, the game already gave me plenty of meaningful choices. These options, however, are mostly political. This is the first roleplaying game I encounter that focuses many of its decisions on political choices, and it feels great, compelling, challenging and very original.

I could go on and speak of some outstanding environments you encounter maybe in you 6th to 10th hour of game time, or of how combat feels more and more enticing as you play more. I could speak of how it "feels real" when you upgrade your small camp into something more impressive.

I have around 16 hours of game time and I can see how I could sink 200 hours into it, without feeling it as repetitive as, say, even a great RPG such as Lords of Xulima, or anopen-world such as Skyrim.

I believe the game biggest flow is how uneven it can be. It starts out actually so weak, with its least original environment. There are other places like the swamps that are much more interesting to explore.

I started with a score of 7 in this game; I am now at 9.
It is possible that it will grow to 10, or will fall to 8 before it ends.

In my experience, it is just one of the greatest RPGs I have ever played. DAI is better than Skyrim, DAO or DA2 in its decisions; and worse than Skyrim in visual quality. But overall I enjoy DAI even more and already expect a longer time with it.… Expand

Didolina

Feb 5, 2015

9

I admit I only bought the game because I loved DAO so much. Despite the dev's reassurance that DAI would be much better than the failed sequel, I was quite convinced I won't like it. >.> I mean, they couldn't make it more opposite to my decisions in DAO even if they consciously tried. Cullen was a fanatical, murdering lunatic in DAO - here, he's an advisor. Leliana and Morrigan were myI admit I only bought the game because I loved DAO so much. Despite the dev's reassurance that DAI would be much better than the failed sequel, I was quite convinced I won't like it. >.> I mean, they couldn't make it more opposite to my decisions in DAO even if they consciously tried. Cullen was a fanatical, murdering lunatic in DAO - here, he's an advisor. Leliana and Morrigan were my least favourite companions - here, they both have an import part. Zevran, my biggest pixelated love ever, doesn't even appear...

And the character creator only stregthened my suspicion. Seriously, it's a most **** up CC I've ever seen. Counterintuitive (e.g. if you want to move something up, you have to move your mouse down), imprecise, it's extremely difficult to make a character look the way you want. And when you're finally more or less satisfied, you start the game, and... his lips are so shiny it can blind you and his strawberry blond hair is lemon yellow. That's why it's not 10, btw.

But once I actually started to playing, things immediately started to change, despite my best effort to stay grumpy. I didn't expect I'd like Cassandra and Solas so much - and all the others. There are some I like more, they are some I like less, but that's in fact a proof what a great job writers did, creating so many characters with distinct personalities.

If you want more from a game than just killing and explosions - if you want a fantasy world, where you can build relationships with other characters (including, but not limited to, romances), where NPCs are not the stereotypes, and where you can make meaningful decisions, then this is the game for you.

I also like the sidequests, though there could've been fewer. >.> But, at least it's not like in other RPG, where you Chosen Hero of Errand Boys is the only one in the world who can go into the forest half a mile behind a city to pick a few berries, or go hunt five bears to give their skins - to a hunter. Here, you do things for yourself. If you go collecting and hunting, it's because you want more resources, point.

The world is not fully open, but that suits me. Open worlds are amazing at first, but once the 'wow' moment is gone, it's rather tiresome and boring - I've never completed Skyrim, for that reason. DAI is a good balance between 'freedom' and the story.

I read a lot of complaints about controls, but I can't confirm it. It did take some time to get used to it, but that's what the prologue is for.

The game is not perfect, but I am willing to overlook that, because it's a lot of fun, and quite addictive. Not as great as DAO (how could it be, without Zev? xD) but still best I played in the last few years.… Expand

Arthrax

Feb 5, 2015

9

I highly recommend Dragon Age: Inquisition. The game play is refreshing and the story is engaging. The writing is incredible and I give a A+. I also enjoyed the humor a lot and found myself laughing out loud many times throughout my journey here. You feel attached to the characters you meet and you feel like you are the hero of this engaging conflict that all rests in your hands. I spentI highly recommend Dragon Age: Inquisition. The game play is refreshing and the story is engaging. The writing is incredible and I give a A+. I also enjoyed the humor a lot and found myself laughing out loud many times throughout my journey here. You feel attached to the characters you meet and you feel like you are the hero of this engaging conflict that all rests in your hands. I spent about 140 hours playing through the campaign. I didn't finish every side quest or complete collecting all the shards, paintings, etc. Those types of things are the least fun for me. I made the story and journey my own and did what was necessary to complete all the main story plots and main character plots. This game is a sand box and you can make it what you want within the parameters of the campaign. There are tons of options and critical choices you must make along the way. It had a great mix of action combat, RPG elements, skills, character development, loot, and story/lore to be one of my favorite games of 2014. Besides Skyrim this has been my favorite first/third person RPG to date.

Graphics 10/10
Sound 10/10
Story/Writing 10/10
Gameplay 9/10
Character Development 10/10
Camera 9/10
Innovation 10/10

Overall 9/10

A little about me: I'm a 39 year old gamer who enjoys all genres of games. Some of my recent and past favorites are: World of Warcraft, Skyrim, Guid Wars 2, Star Wars Old Republic, 2, Divinity Series and Original Sin, Half Life 2, Metro 2033 Redux, Rust, South Park the Stick of Truth, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, H1Z1, Path of Exile, Diablo 3, State of Decay, Rift, the Forest, Warframe, Dota, Banished, Galactic Civ 1 and 2, Tropico 4, Civilization 4 and 5, Endless Legend, Borderlands 2, The Witcher 2, Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War 2, Starcraft Series, Warcraft series, and many many more.… Expand

hi5dude2

Feb 25, 2015

9

Dragon Age Inquisitions is all about exploration, lore, and, more importantly a return to Bioware's D&D roots: REAL roleplaying!

So what is it about? Well, the game gives you a giant world, a clear goal, and a ton of quality (compared to things like Skyrim at least) content, with a huge focus on "doing things your way, living your own fantasy, crafting your character". There are tons ofDragon Age Inquisitions is all about exploration, lore, and, more importantly a return to Bioware's D&D roots: REAL roleplaying!

So what is it about? Well, the game gives you a giant world, a clear goal, and a ton of quality (compared to things like Skyrim at least) content, with a huge focus on "doing things your way, living your own fantasy, crafting your character". There are tons of what to some might seem like pointless quests or combat, because they do not advance the main plotline. That is because the purpose is character building and roleplaying (you know, that whole "roleplaying" thing, the R in RPG). This is a different focus than the previous two games, and if you come in expecting the same plot focus from before you will be disappointed and missing out.

The lore is amazing. Bioware releases books along with their games, and the books for Dragon Age have been critical to the development of Inquisitions (most important being Asunder and Masked Empire). If you do not read the books you are 1) missing out and 2) don't really have a right to complain since you are not their target audience. It is not optional if you are serious about playing the games. And don't even get me started on people who skipped the previous games or even Dragon Age Awakening. Pretty much if you do not have a passionate opinion going into dragon age about how to solve the mage problem then don't bother, this game is not for you.

Some of the boring bla bla bla stuff:
-Great writing (its a bioware game, duh)
-Great music (again, its a bioware game)
-Extremely progressive ideals (if you have a problem with trans people, gtfo, and this game is not for you)
-Meh graphics (pretty, but not really on par with most next-gen)
-Lots of glitches, crashes once every 5-10 hours (for the third time, its a bioware game, we expect this), but nothing that makes the game unplayable.
-The animation for the first few hours is really badly done, but later it gets better and enjoyable. I do not know why.
-The best and most comprehensive lore and worldbuilding from any high fantasy game you have ever heard of.
-Excellent voice acting (its a bioware game! Of course this is true!)
-Meh combat (The combat is where it falls flat the biggest, it is not a good action combat game like Skyrim, and not a good tactical game like Dragon Age Origins, and it is a lot easier than it should be, although in the end it is still enjoyable, just not as good as we should be expecting from Bioware).

In the end, you play this game because you love the dragon age lore, because you love the world and want to explore it and see events through, but most importantly because you love roleplaying games! (The RP is for roleplaying).

You will end up not enjoying this game if you are looking for a combat focused experience, or because you are new to the series, or because you do not care about lore or worldbuilding. You have to bring your own motivation to this game.… Expand

chegrobubs

Mar 6, 2015

9

Positive: Amazing game! I'm not really the usual RPG type of gamer but this..this game..It has a great story to it, and pretty good customization of your character. I just love the story line to this game, the graphics are one of my favorite features in this game also. Great graphics, great story line, great characters, oh and don't forget great voice acting, how better can it get? IPositive: Amazing game! I'm not really the usual RPG type of gamer but this..this game..It has a great story to it, and pretty good customization of your character. I just love the story line to this game, the graphics are one of my favorite features in this game also. Great graphics, great story line, great characters, oh and don't forget great voice acting, how better can it get? I recently started playing this game, ehhh about 2 or 3 days ago and I..am..HOOKED. Once I finish one mission I have a desire to start another one! I can literally spend hours on this game. I highly recommend this game if you're a big RPG fan. Thumbs up to Bioware, great game!

Negative:
Although, this game is good but a negative about this game is that the boss fights are pretty extreme and the game doesn't really hand you any supplies for your health potions. Especially when you're really low on health and there aren't any potions available it could get really annoying but other than that it's a great game.… Expand

Gejmerka

Mar 20, 2015

9

I didn’t want to write a review until I finished it, and now I can safely say that it has been a while since I have enjoyed a game as much as I have DA:I. I even dropped WoW but for raid nights until I was done with it. While it’s not perfect, it’s as close as it got for me in years.
Pros:
1. For somebody who really focuses on the story quality before anything else in games (the graphicsI didn’t want to write a review until I finished it, and now I can safely say that it has been a while since I have enjoyed a game as much as I have DA:I. I even dropped WoW but for raid nights until I was done with it. While it’s not perfect, it’s as close as it got for me in years.
Pros:
1. For somebody who really focuses on the story quality before anything else in games (the graphics can be crappy, combat awful, but if the story is good, I am in) I was not disappointed. It is not on the level of Dragon Age: Origins, but with all the companion quests, romance and main quest story lines, the game still had me from first to last moment.
2. All the familiar faces from the previous games, and the fact that you can talk about your characters, makes my continuity loving heart happy.
3. Great companions with distinct personalities. Some are better than others, mind you, but I didn’t feel disconnected from them, which is an improvement. (I do like Sera, but they needed to make her less of a caricature; she would have been a much better character if they toned her down just a bit.)
4. Huge open world where you can move nearly anywhere you want. I mean it, huge! Now, let it be stated I am not a fan of sandbox games, so sometimes it seems too much, but the necessary number of side quests needed to grab enough power for the main quest line kept me entertained, for the most part. This might be an issue on replays, though. (Also, you can jump! Okay, I might be a bit too excited about that, but that was one of my pet peeves in Bioware games.)
5. The diversity. Bioware was always an inclusive game, and they keep on that path, to my immense joy. Seeing a world not populated by strictly white CIS straight men and eye-candy woman is mildly put refreshing in gaming environments.
6. Josephine. Nuff’ said.
Cons:
1. Controls leave a lot to be desired. When I click with my left mouse button, I want to initiate an auto attack on my enemy and move to them, not start flailing my sward in the air 10 meters away from the mob. They did implement an auto attack button in a patch, but that is still not even close to the simplicity of left mouse click.
2. Crafting is not intuitive at all. Honestly, it’s a mess I mostly left unused but for when strictly necessary. They really need to work on this.
3. A lot of side content leaves a lot of silent questing. While I know they can’t make 200 hours’ worth of party banter, that is still one of my favorite elements of their games, and for this much content more was required to fill the empty space.
All in all, highly recommended.… Expand

Campbellisking

Mar 23, 2015

9

Fantastic game. If you like the dragon age formula you will love this game. Well written atmospheric and awesomely voiced great game would recommend it at full price.

Zanuka

Apr 2, 2015

9

I am not really a critic but I guess I'll say what I was here for.
This game is only a 9/10 because of its immersive storyline. The storyline is hilarious and very good. It gives me a reason to look forward to playing the game. The other reason as to why it got a 9 is because it kind of felt like a point and click game, which is great and all but the game seemed like it should be a pointI am not really a critic but I guess I'll say what I was here for.
This game is only a 9/10 because of its immersive storyline. The storyline is hilarious and very good. It gives me a reason to look forward to playing the game. The other reason as to why it got a 9 is because it kind of felt like a point and click game, which is great and all but the game seemed like it should be a point and slash or hack and slash or the same fighting engine as TERA. But all in all, the game was very beautiful.… Expand

theamorousman

May 17, 2015

9

Thank you Bioware for one of the best RPG experiences I've ever had. But DA:I suffers from the same flaw of DA2 where the boss battle wasn't as grand an occasion as the game deserved.

sefrabu

Jun 11, 2015

9

After reading some reviews of this game with 0-3 ranting I really don't understand what's wrong with the reviewers, especially when they admit they gave this game between twenty miuntes and two hours of their precious time. I can understand the rambling about uncomfortable controls on PC (which is very true), the virtual lack of any background story for the Inquisitor (which really hurts),After reading some reviews of this game with 0-3 ranting I really don't understand what's wrong with the reviewers, especially when they admit they gave this game between twenty miuntes and two hours of their precious time. I can understand the rambling about uncomfortable controls on PC (which is very true), the virtual lack of any background story for the Inquisitor (which really hurts), or the not-so-good tactical view (this hurts most), but these are hardly arguments to review this Dragon Age so low. The story is very good, the characters well written and interesting, the graphics and music outstanding, there is so much to do and see it's hard to grasp. After my first walkthrough (hard difficulty, around 60 hours) I could give it 9/10, and after spending some time on the hardest difficulty with my second walkthrough, the rating would go down to like 7/10, but come on, give me a game where you detect more serious than trivial flaws only after playing so long? My count of the total time spent with the game is now around 230 hours and I still haven't seen everything. I don't believe I devoted so much time to any game ever in my life, and I went through most of the most recognizable ones.… Expand

Xibyth

Jul 21, 2015

9

It's easy to get lost in Bioware titles, but this one brings a whole new meaning to the term.

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

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

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

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

Content: Some say too much, but IMO the more the merrier. Some pieces did not fit as well as they should such as crafted, and mounts. But still full and rich.… Expand

TheGatesofLogic

Aug 25, 2015

9

I don't give it a 9 on merit, but to give it what marginal boost i can. It's not DA:O, and it's not DA:2, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. After DA2 came out people complained about the accelerated rate of combat, and to a good extent they did change this. They kept the enhanced animation style of the second game (one very good thing that came out of 2) but slowed down the pace ofI don't give it a 9 on merit, but to give it what marginal boost i can. It's not DA:O, and it's not DA:2, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. After DA2 came out people complained about the accelerated rate of combat, and to a good extent they did change this. They kept the enhanced animation style of the second game (one very good thing that came out of 2) but slowed down the pace of fights just enough to make it feel reasonable, though still inferior to Origins for a couple of reasons.

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

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

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

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

All that said it's still a GOOD game. Sure it's not the best of its time like Mass Effect 2 or Dragon Age: Origins and definitely not legendary like Knights of the Old Republic, but it should never be said that it was truly bad. It had issues, but so do many games, it really isn't so surprising. BioWare has just released 2 underwhelming games in a row, I expect (and hope) that they will take these things into consideration.… Expand

Nyarulathotep

Mar 12, 2016

9

This game got a incredible amount of hate that it didnt deserve. Read some of the reviews and people just went full retard complaining about things that doesnt make sense.
I could not care less about Bioware. I played all three Dragon Age games and I have enjoyed all three pretty much equally.
Dragon Age: Inquisition is no different. It's a real-time action rpg that is fun, has aThis game got a incredible amount of hate that it didnt deserve. Read some of the reviews and people just went full retard complaining about things that doesnt make sense.
I could not care less about Bioware. I played all three Dragon Age games and I have enjoyed all three pretty much equally.
Dragon Age: Inquisition is no different.

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

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

Dragon Age: Inquisition is very different from Dragon Age Origins, but that doesnt mean the game is bad.
Game series usually change with time, and Dragon Age is no different. Some people just doesnt seem to accept it. Believe me, the change in this case could have been A LOT worse.… Expand

Madrict

Nov 19, 2015

9

Dragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it isDragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it is well worth it! Highly recommended!… Expand

droogish

Feb 22, 2018

9

It took me 10 hours or so for me to 'click' that this is not a tactical RPG like DAO. This is an an action RPG set in the same universe. A completely different type of game. If you're looking for a DAO3 - this isn't it.

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

However - I have to say I've ended up really enjoying DAI after some initial doubts. It reminds me of Skyrim at times. I care about the characters and storyline; game mechanics are solid, and the graphics are pretty good too for my low-spec machine.… Expand

busmanjay

Apr 10, 2016

9

I waited a year after it was given as a gift to plat DA:I. I have played DA 1 and 2. I am now 75 hours deep and this game is amazing. I will admit it is tough to get going and do yourself a favor and don't get stuck in the Hinterlands. But once you visit Haven a few times and start to open up the story the game takes off. The decisions you make have a impact on the game. THIS GAME MUST BEI waited a year after it was given as a gift to plat DA:I. I have played DA 1 and 2. I am now 75 hours deep and this game is amazing. I will admit it is tough to get going and do yourself a favor and don't get stuck in the Hinterlands. But once you visit Haven a few times and start to open up the story the game takes off. The decisions you make have a impact on the game. THIS GAME MUST BE PLAYED WITH A CONTROLLER. I have been PC gaming since 1984. The use of the controller turned me off at first but after getting used to it again the game starts to shine. All I play is PC RPGs and im a old time PC gamer. I would recommend this to anyone who likes RPGs GREAT GAME… Expand

nomaddc

Nov 28, 2019

9

It's an amazing Dragon Age entry. While it's not perfect in my opinion and may lack some of the freedom in character building Origins had, it makes up for it in other areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I could keep going on about how much of an improvement Inquisition is over DA2, and how good it is on its own, but I want to cut this review short with just this recommendation: of you are an RPG fan or just enjoy a good story, pick this up and play.… Expand

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