Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. Rycr
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I'll be honest here, I play RPG games for the story and characters, not the hardcore tactical mechanics. So if you want to read another review that's moaning about how they gutted the tactics system, look elsewhere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Dragon Age 3 must be played to be truly believed. It is sad to see so many homophoibic trolls downrating this brilliant game. Don't be dissuaded by their hate and negativity, this is one purchase you won't regret!    … Expand
  22. Anastasi
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Awesome rpg, tons of staff and great large world. Interesting story and heroes. Lot's of hard fights. Haha first dragon would one-shot your party. Nice graphics and music. You can really feel atmosphere of this world. Lots of quests and good jokes. Haters gonna hate.
  23. 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.
  24. PresCthulhu
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Last update after completing the game (and a major patch):

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

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

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

    Overall I think the game is a very nice one. It is a really nice comeback, well done.    … Expand
  25. romanontherun
    Jan 14, 2015
    3
    I still remember first dialogue in DA:O after your emerge from prologue. You've met the bandits, who asked you to "pay taxes" in the name of the dead king in order to pass through. And you could:
    1) pay them
    2) kill them without any questions 3) tell them that you are the Grey Warden and they will just lay off 3) tell them that you are the Grey Warden and ask them to "donate some money    I still remember first dialogue in DA:O after your emerge from prologue. You've met the bandits, who asked you to "pay taxes" in the name of the dead king in order to pass through. And you could:
    1) pay them
    2) kill them without any questions
    3) tell them that you are the Grey Warden and they will just lay off
    3) tell them that you are the Grey Warden and ask them to "donate some money to order", which was hilarious

    and thats was just one small dialogue in very begining of the game.

    The point here: in DA:I after the prologue, you get big, beautiful location (The Hinterlands) with literally ZERO QUESTS OR DIALOGUES OR CHOICE OR STORY OR CHARACTERS. I've mean it. There is no meaningful dialogue (aside of 3-4 characters which you could invite to the Inquisition - and where you have only 2 options - to accept or to decline with zero sense in option two - who in the right mind will decline if accepting have no penalty?). This location has dozens of quest like gather 10 {item} or kill 3 {animal}, but... god why?

    Then, of course you have to participate in "story" mission, which means "very linear, dialogue-fiiled sections where your choice mean very little". Seriously i've not felt that dialogue options can actually solve problem without fight, or save life, or kill character, or effect world in any way.

    So game (i've not finished it yet however) is single player early World of Warcraft sections without dialogues and choices + linear story filled sections with meaningless dialogues and almost no choice.

    Also:
    1) locations are stunning sometimes, but character models are dated, plastic and lifeless
    2) my character is pointless. He is non-existent. Dialogue options in homebase are all dull. I'am playing as dwarf-rogue with shady past in carta but all i could be is some degree of neutral faceless character. I've miss Dark Shepard. I could not "play a role".
    3) characters are ok, Casandra and Varic especially ok, but they have zero reaction to anything. "... approves" or ".. slightly disapproves" is all it gets. ok, they approve so what?..
    4) strategy element is non existing. you have one resource - power, which if you play WOW sections is limitless and "missions" and "agents" which all have 100% success rate. All you "weapons supplies" and "ships" you buy with resources does not affect strategy in any way, they just give you + 1 power.
    5) story is (so far) bland. So where are rifts in the sky and someone behind all of it, so you must close it. No politics, no difficult decisions, no drama, no characters, no choices.
    6) combat is ok, but nothing more than it.

    I'am disappointed so much.    … Expand
  26. relik
    Jan 13, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought this game and had high hope at the beginning was playable but after patch 2 all the bad things about this game show up, bad coding freeze/stuttering and crashes all the time.

    No communication or fix from Bioware at all and no FIX for PC version

    Stay AWAY from this game, do NOT waist your hard earned money.

    This bug ridden game won the "Game of the Year" award ???
    Did the buy it ??    … Expand
  27. Hrodwulf
    Dec 29, 2014
    3
    Buggy. My girlfriend and I both tried starting new games and about 2 hours in, the game froze up and had lots of bugs. Besides that, I didn't like switching to different party members and using time based tactics. It was too simple in the wrong ways and too complicated in other wrong ways for my taste. I got rid of this game.
  28. DanMan3395
    Apr 3, 2015
    0
    EA destroyed bioware and turned it into a **** console game making garbage factory. This game is at best a console turd designed for pot head children of gen x'ers. Does reading anything at all make you sick? Do you only care about a generic spreadsheet of relative data that scales automatically with time so all your decisions are completely irrelevant? Do you engaging story lines but LOVEEA destroyed bioware and turned it into a **** console game making garbage factory. This game is at best a console turd designed for pot head children of gen x'ers. Does reading anything at all make you sick? Do you only care about a generic spreadsheet of relative data that scales automatically with time so all your decisions are completely irrelevant? Do you engaging story lines but LOVE moronic repetitive and pointless/endless combat? THEN BUY THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  29. DrGerm
    Jan 2, 2015
    3
    As others, I am super disappointed. I was eagerly anticipating this game; had fully bought into the hype that DAI would make up for the shortfalls of DA2 (which I actually liked but clearly they could have done so much better with that title). However, DAI is clearly a console game first. I'm just telling you, don't waste your money on the PC; it's practically unplayable. What's real badAs others, I am super disappointed. I was eagerly anticipating this game; had fully bought into the hype that DAI would make up for the shortfalls of DA2 (which I actually liked but clearly they could have done so much better with that title). However, DAI is clearly a console game first. I'm just telling you, don't waste your money on the PC; it's practically unplayable. What's real bad is that I can see the core of a decent game in there somewhere. There are other reviews with details so I'll leave it at that: If you're a real RPG game player and play on a PC, DAI is pure frustration. My guess is that console gamers don't know any better and so will give you a more positive spin.… Expand
  30. yellowgrub
    Apr 15, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really, really wanted to love this game. I pre-ordered, waited with bated breath for it to be finally playable, and my word, what a let down. I'll skip over the mechanics, I can live with that (clearly not a PC game made for PC players, but anyway). What I found most unforgivable was the boring, boring story. I can't stress how boring the storyline was. I'd go days without playing as there was nothing that hooked me and made me want to spend hours carefully following the plot. If I can cope with driving the bloody Mako around uncharted worlds and still love Mass Effect, why couldn't they have put a bit more into making this game actually enjoyable? This game has no redeeming features. The characters are unmemorable (apart from maybe The Tevinter bloke, who's name I've forgotten), unsympathetic (Iron Bull, a fan favourite? Really??), and downright annoying (hugely unattractive elf bird who was the lesbian romance choice - cheers for that). Coryphyface was so underwhelming as a boss, I defeated him in about two minutes flat, so overpowered was my character by the time I faced him. And that's due to all the grind I put in, as I always play side quests first in any RPG. I didn't realise there was really no need to find all the shards/mosaic pieces (not that you can)/astrariums and I really tried to. I'm never, ever going to pre-order a game from Bioware again, I'm going to wait to see what the actual fans say (you know, the honest people who play the game, and not one negative score from the critics?? PC Gamer has lost all credibility in my opinion) in their reviews, then probably not buy it, because let's face it, Bioware is dead. Long live Obsidian.

    By the way, I've never bothered to review a game before, this is my first. I'm so gutted I had to do it. After hearing about what's happening with ME4, I very much mourn Bioware, I genuinely loved their previous games...    … Expand
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#16 Best PC Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    90
    Best Dragon Age so far, hands down. Pity about the naff writing. [Issue#257, p.51]
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 22, 2015
    100
    The masters over at Bioware have done it again. This epic journey into the world of Thedas will steal more than 100 hours of your time, hours so full of superb gaming that you'll never forget them.
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 14, 2015
    80
    Despite numerous shortcomings, the new BioWare project is undoubtedly worth your attention. One of the best RPGs of 2014.
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