Dragon Age: Inquisition

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 4838 Ratings

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  1. seventhbeacon
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    About 20 hours in, and I'm enjoying this game so much I'm losing sleep over it! The story immediately pulled me in, though I had to laugh when I played over an hour just to see the title screen finally show up. (I like to do side quests and explore in my RPGs).

    It's graphically quite beautiful, and the exploration plus both forms of combat really open the game up. I like using both    About 20 hours in, and I'm enjoying this game so much I'm losing sleep over it! The story immediately pulled me in, though I had to laugh when I played over an hour just to see the title screen finally show up. (I like to do side quests and explore in my RPGs).

    It's graphically quite beautiful, and the exploration plus both forms of combat really open the game up. I like using both combat systems, and while the level designs were lacking on DA:2, I was one of the people that loved that game (so you know where I'm coming from), mostly because the combat for playing a rogue was much improved upon Origins' terrible AI movement.

    I was actually surprised by how quickly the story and motivations pulled me into this game. I shouldn't have been; BioWare is fantastic when it comes to characterization and story. Regardless, this game achieves one of those very hard things to do that so many other games I play fail at: it makes me forget I'm playing a game. I'm so absorbed in every aspect of it. It's completely engrossing, and transports me into the world of Thedas. This is, quite frankly, an RPG after my own heart. It's easily the best installment in the Dragon Age franchise, and one I'm far more likely to replay for that very same reason.

    If you are an RPG fan, you owe it to yourself to give this game a real shot. I honestly can't believe why there are so many negative user reviews. People are too angry and bitter and their venom shows. 0/10? Really? That is not an honest assessment.

    Inquisition easily makes it into my top three RPG video games of all time, and for that reason I'm confident to give it 10/10. Not to 'balance the negative reviews', and not to say that any game is ever truly perfect (there's always room for improvement), but because it delivers in spades everything I love about RPG games and rich storytelling.

    Negate the hate! Do what you love.    … Expand
  2. Xon
    Jan 23, 2015
    10
    Brilliant game lovingly crafted by a group talented and passionate artists.

    I played Origins when it was launched and skipped nr.2 so I'm a bit lost because I can't really remember the lore.

    I'm saddened by the low user score, I really can't understand it.
  3. angelus073
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    How can people on here have reviewed a game that has hundreds of hours of content with 7 hours of it being released? Saying the story is poor after 4 hours of playing (18 hour in and barely scratched the surface), giving it a zero score because it crashes on their pc (not one crash and a solid framerate on ultra settings), complaining because you can remap and giving it zero.

    If you    How can people on here have reviewed a game that has hundreds of hours of content with 7 hours of it being released? Saying the story is poor after 4 hours of playing (18 hour in and barely scratched the surface), giving it a zero score because it crashes on their pc (not one crash and a solid framerate on ultra settings), complaining because you can remap and giving it zero.

    If you wanted another Dragon Age Origins play that. This is a new game with a new engine and has changed accordingly. I loved DAO, not too keen on DA2 and so far I love this. This is not a definitive review as I am nowhere near the end but felt the need to put something up because of the amount of nonsensical zero scores and reviews that have been posted here. I find that this review section is indicative of gamers now, the its not exactly what i wanted it to be mentality that is rife in the community is ridiculous. This game is not made for you, its made to appeal to a wide audience of people.

    But if you are going to slam something at least put in some meaningful play time. 2 hours is not reasonable time to fully judge a game of this size. I personally was pulled into the story so that aspect worked for me. It reminds me of the whole Mass Effect 3 fallout. Did I find the ending all I hoped it would be? No. But that was the ending of the story as the writers had it. There are numerous books that I love that may not have gone the way I wanted but I understand the writes choice. Games are the same when it comes to narrative driven ones. Giving a book a zero after reading 20 of 400 pages is a joke.    … Expand
  4. Praesi
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    1. I love DA:O and hate DA2

    I make short points so you can see the pro´s and con´s Pro: -Awesome Grafics, the Game is beautifull in every aspect. -LotR Like Locations -many small books with Lore -top performance -Huge Areas with tons of details. -very good Movement/Combat Animations -challenenging combat on hard, tacticmode is a must. (forget those "arcade" gameplay videos,    1. I love DA:O and hate DA2

    I make short points so you can see the pro´s and con´s

    Pro:
    -Awesome Grafics, the Game is beautifull in every aspect.
    -LotR Like Locations
    -many small books with Lore
    -top performance
    -Huge Areas with tons of details.
    -very good Movement/Combat Animations
    -challenenging combat on hard, tacticmode is a must. (forget those "arcade" gameplay videos, you can play tactic like in Origins, but camera and cc in origins was better)
    -story get better the more the game continues
    -enough skills to create a good party
    -good crafting system with many items
    -funny conversations between your partymembers
    **** Awesome Dragons

    Contra:
    -Iso View is useless (you can play in tacticmode with different angel though, work well for me)
    -Camera indoor sometimes is pain in the ass.
    -Party KI is off, but chars sometimes walk or attack on their own (standart attack)
    -long loadingscreens when you change the area (understandable course the areas are huge)
    -It take about 15hours before the story starts get interesting.

    After all, this Game is very good and if you ignore the first "mmo style" hours you will enjoy an epic ride.
    I realy enjoy it and cant wait whats behind the next corner.

    Dont belive People who gave below 5, they never played this Game.    … Expand
  5. dragonzflyte
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    While enjoyable, Dragon Age: Inquisition also has some pretty large flaws. The beginning of the game is detailed, with many quest-lines to explore, but the ending itself feels empty, like none of the choices you made had any impact.

    If you have an Nvidia video card you should also brace for the crashing, which happens during every single cutscene. Don't worry about getting emotionally    While enjoyable, Dragon Age: Inquisition also has some pretty large flaws. The beginning of the game is detailed, with many quest-lines to explore, but the ending itself feels empty, like none of the choices you made had any impact.

    If you have an Nvidia video card you should also brace for the crashing, which happens during every single cutscene. Don't worry about getting emotionally involved in the characters background, unless you want to watch their faces to freeze in the stupidest expressions over and over again. There is no guaranteed fix as of yet.

    Other flaws: The hairstyles are ugly as sin, your character wears some seriously odd- and completely unchangeable- clothes during pretty much every important cut scene in the game, so long as it's at your base or during the ball. Also the success of certain buffs are pre-determined, so that little window saying you have an 80% chance of succeeding in enchantment? It's lying. Because determinism, or something.

    Still, there is plenty to enjoy in DA:I. Some characters come back, and you get to see Hawke with the stupidest haircut in existence, and puffy chipmunk cheeks. It's oddly adorable. Varric's chest hair even makes a guest appearance! There are plenty of major and minor characters who you get to interact with in a meaningful way- some of whom you even get to kill. Also: there is goat throwing.    … Expand
  6. varden
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Graphics - 10: The game looks great. The character animations are good. I find the greasy look people are complaining about is a reflection of having less cartoony characters and environments. Many characters and environmental features look real. Unfortunately, real sometimes looks bad. You get to see imperfections and great effects at the same time.

    Audio - 10: I noticed a good    Graphics - 10: The game looks great. The character animations are good. I find the greasy look people are complaining about is a reflection of having less cartoony characters and environments. Many characters and environmental features look real. Unfortunately, real sometimes looks bad. You get to see imperfections and great effects at the same time.

    Audio - 10: I noticed a good deal of the ambient music reminds me of the Hobbit movies. Very good and timely scores. Maybe one of the better scores I have heard in a game.

    Performance - 8: I play this with a 680M (mobile nvidia 680) and 3.4 ghz Ivy Bridge quad core. Nothing fancy here. I play it at near ultra settings for texture, shadows, water effects, and lighting. In highly congested areas like the crossroads area frame rate drops quite a bit, but performance is otherwise comparable with Skyrim or The Witcher 2. Load times have been excellent with a lower end SSD drive.

    Reliability - 9: I consistently play under long sessions. Load times do not increase. I had one video related crash after leaving it up for eight hours. The clipping issues mentioned in other reviews rarely ever happen. When standing inside Leliana's tent with the camera outside, sometimes the top of the tent cuts off the view in the conversation. I noticed when keeping the camera over the shoulder, this almost never happens.

    Gameplay - 9: This game is like a mix of The Witcher 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Ultima, and SWTOR. I think the creators looked for the best features in prior games and meshed them together into one game. There is more to do in this game than any other game I have ever played. Some quests are heavily involved, many side quests are the usual hunt and fetch, while others fall in between. If there is a knock on it all, there is almost too much to do. I am not sure what to tackle next. Where the creators excelled was in the integration of the various modes such as the side quests, main quest, war room, etc. into one seamless experience. It all feels very organic. I found a tower ran by bandits, defeated the leader, looted the joint, found a clue that pointed to a larger organization overseeing the bandits, and this creates a quest automatically. You may choose to move forward or not; it is not as cut and dry as prior RPGs.

    Combat - 8: Combat is actually decent. The difficulty on hard is tremendously challenging. I start every game on hard first before going to nightmare or insanity. Bioware/EA nodded to RPGs of old by allowing the player to fail. I stepped into some very difficult areas early on and was slaughtered. If you want to micromanage your characters, you can. If you want them to manage themselves, you can. I think folks miss the tactics options in prior Dragon Age games, but they were actually redundant. Certain skills will always get used so why program them manually? I do notice the pause and play features come in handy when fighting the most difficult battles. Most of the time, I just play my main character and let my companions do what they do best.

    Story - 9: The main story is great so far. It is well integrated and thought out. The start was a little rushed in setting up the main character's role. As I mentioned before there is so much to do, there is not enough story to keep the player completely engaged. In other words, you may have to enjoy the side quests and crafting systems as they stand because they take an astronomical amount of time. The characters are more realistic than in prior games. Some of the characters like the Warden and Cullen are fantastic and well written. A couple characters are absolutely annoying, but you get the good with the bad. Still the whole sequence of events, the writing, and the companions appear significantly more mature than in prior games. There is a hint of realism at every turn in the story.

    Summary - 9: I would put this against any modern RPG today. As matter of fact, I am not certain there is an RPG like this today. If you are looking for Baldurs Gate or Dragon Age: Origins, you will not find it here. It is not Mass Effect or the Witcher either. It is a great game with an emphasis on environment, exploration, and realism. I think the user reviews would be significantly better if we treated this like a brand new game instead of the supposed successor to DA:O and BG.    … Expand
  7. Kryptiic
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    Easily the best game of 2014. SO much fun and even has an interesting story with important choices to make and tons of interesting characters to meet and make love to. This game is ABSURDLY massive and seemingly has a never ending stream of content. So many areas to explore, each having interesting places to go and each area being as large as some GTA games. I cannot get over how hugeEasily the best game of 2014. SO much fun and even has an interesting story with important choices to make and tons of interesting characters to meet and make love to. This game is ABSURDLY massive and seemingly has a never ending stream of content. So many areas to explore, each having interesting places to go and each area being as large as some GTA games. I cannot get over how huge this game really is. It feels like I will never finish the game.… Expand
  8. Steve4500
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    Nearly faultless, likely the best buy of 2014.

    Taking the great aspects from Dragon Age origins (i.e the open zone free exploration & broad side quests) and the simple yet elegant combat from Dragon Age 2, Bioware have created a 100 hour masterpiece. Reading the negative reviews on this website, I am genuingly questioning whether or not they are reviewing the correct game. Perhaps    Nearly faultless, likely the best buy of 2014.

    Taking the great aspects from Dragon Age origins (i.e the open zone free exploration & broad side quests) and the simple yet elegant combat from Dragon Age 2, Bioware have created a 100 hour masterpiece.

    Reading the negative reviews on this website, I am genuingly questioning whether or not they are reviewing the correct game. Perhaps the PC version is experiencing user issues but I find it very difficult to fault the console versions.

    - The story line resembles the enticing complexity and passion of Dragon Age Origins, with detailed side quests resulting in approximatley 100 hours of gameplay.
    - Perhaps not the same level of character depth for each companion as Dragon Age Origins, but there it is still easy to become drawn to specific characters and their stories quickly.
    - Vast, and I mean vast zones ripe for exploration. These zones can very from 5 to 8 hours of game time to fully explore (including all side quests etc.)
    - Quirky new additions to the content of the game, for example, without giving to much away, later in the game, the main protagonist can reside as a judge in specific side missions and decide the fate of opponents.
    - Personalisation of the armour and weapons of all characters to suit your style.
    - Incredible visuals using Frostbite 3 to create a highly defined world.

    I could go on but this I feel this is a suitable summary of what this game can provide. Highly recommend giving this game a go!    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. Umbrecht
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Don't listen to haters, it's great crpg and im playing this genre from late 80's.
    The Best mainstream crpg release this year next to Divinity: OS. Have fun!
  11. MeanWasHere
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Ok, from my knowledge from this game, nobody should be writing a review on this game yet because it has over 200 hours of game play. at the same time I must say that this game met and exceeded my expectations. needless to say people should be left to form their own opinions on the game, because if people read any negative or positive comments they will talk of something they know nothingOk, from my knowledge from this game, nobody should be writing a review on this game yet because it has over 200 hours of game play. at the same time I must say that this game met and exceeded my expectations. needless to say people should be left to form their own opinions on the game, because if people read any negative or positive comments they will talk of something they know nothing about. on a personal note I suggest this game to those that are mostly interested in the story rather than the game play because like all the dragon age games it's mostly about the story.… Expand
  12. Osyron
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    While it was not the Origins 2 experience i was hoping for Inquistion is still a great game on its own merits. The story & cast of characters is the real strong points in Inquisition, while Varric was the stand out character from DA2 he seems the most bland here, they did a great job with the list of companions this time around. While the game allows you to continue playing after the mainWhile it was not the Origins 2 experience i was hoping for Inquistion is still a great game on its own merits. The story & cast of characters is the real strong points in Inquisition, while Varric was the stand out character from DA2 he seems the most bland here, they did a great job with the list of companions this time around. While the game allows you to continue playing after the main story line is completed i feel far more compelled to start over with a new party set up then run around the various maps completing mundane side quests and collecting shards. The shards are blatant and unnecessary filler, the game would genuinely be better off without this lazy, generic level design. Bioware usually set the standard, its a real shame to see them follow it here.IF shard collection was to be removed tomorrow then i cant imagine a single complaint would be made or a single tear would be shed. Now that i'm finished the main story i want to start over and use a different party set-up rather than continue and search for mosaic pieces and shards. The voice acting is top notch, the music and sound effects all do deliver as well. Dragon fights feel epic but can be disorienting if you are controlling a melee character, its very easy to lose yourself under a wing or the dragons head. The environments are visually incredible and the character creator is very detailed. If i could offer one criticism is the meagre amount of hair choice's but otherwise its fantastic. Its hard to say much more without risking spoilers but overall this is a great RPG that has a few less that desirable traits (camera controls for one) that stop it from knocking Origins of its perch from best in the series. It has a few bugs, nothing game breaking that i discovered but these should be remedied in upcoming patches. Overall i recommend it, you will find yourself frustrated at times but it has so much going for it you ill overlook these imperfections.… Expand
  13. AthanasiosT
    Feb 6, 2015
    8
    Much better than no.2, this Dragon Age is a little off from being an RPG masterpiece. The reasons ? Bad camera angles, inability to bind mouse buttons, not good enough team management and most of all... the awful searching and looting system !!! But even with these issues, I enjoyed playing it !
  14. 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.
  15. zylaser
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    A sign Bioware might be getting back on track. I didn't have much hope for this game after major disappointments of Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 3, but I was pleasantly surprised.
    The game starts slowly and initially seemed to confirm my fears, but after gaining a few levels, abilities, better gear and more companions, Inquisition came to live. There are admittedly many MMO style "10    A sign Bioware might be getting back on track. I didn't have much hope for this game after major disappointments of Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 3, but I was pleasantly surprised.
    The game starts slowly and initially seemed to confirm my fears, but after gaining a few levels, abilities, better gear and more companions, Inquisition came to live. There are admittedly many MMO style "10 bear asses" style quests, but they blend in rather nicely when doing more interesting quests or simply exploring.
    The graphics are good, but nothing mindblowing. What really improved is the graphical style - the series seems to finally have found its visual identity. There is a lot of beautiful 2d art everywhere, too.
    It's good to have the isometric camera again, but its implementation is bad. It doesn't pull away enough, and you can't drag and select multiple characters. That's not a major flaw, though. The combat is fast paced and interesting after unlocking a few skills.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. TheDahaka
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Superb game, how can anyone rate this low? Gorgeous visuals, massive world, loads to see and do etc etc etc This is the first good RPG this generation and hopefully the first of many.
  18. CurlyJ49
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Bioware has given us another masterpiece. The game is huge and the story so far is engaging. There is so much to do. People giving 0 reviews because of hardware failures are not doing this game justice. The game itself is amazing and will give you hours of enjoyment. One of my favorite RPG's ever.
  19. Jormungand
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    well i never truly review game in my life but for this game make me force myself to write it somewhere!!
    I play DA from origin till now.. and i am really satisfied with the game so far except DA2..
    Inquisition has a lot to give.. different kind of map, quests, codex that so interesting, extremly interesting story!! and with that plot twist!!! many ending game... i hope this inquisition    well i never truly review game in my life but for this game make me force myself to write it somewhere!!
    I play DA from origin till now.. and i am really satisfied with the game so far except DA2..
    Inquisition has a lot to give.. different kind of map, quests, codex that so interesting, extremly interesting story!! and with that plot twist!!! many ending game... i hope this inquisition still develop more with DLC because a lot of places u can develop!! look at amazing map and story in every part on it!!
    i cant even wait for their dlc and the new story they bring!!! and i really hope for hero ferelden in it >.<

    anyway this was my honest opinion i dont care about any bad critiques. because i enjoyed the game!!
    thank you bioware!!!    … Expand
  20. Gamexpert
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I really just wanted to counter these reviews...
    This game is **** awesome, i dont get it.
    Why do all these Skyprim Fanboys habe to ruin this game? Oo
    Just buy it, and play it and make your own mind about this.
    Seriously, i think its one great game.
  21. PR0DIGY84
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The best RPG games always from Bioware, this game is amazing and so much better than Skyrim, always enjoy the work of Bioware, amazing game and work. haters go away
  22. ajh5387
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    This game is ridiculously fun. Open world, plenty to do, story is compelling and rewarding for those who have played the first two games. DA Origins is one of the best games I've ever played and while Inquisition is a lot different, it is too much fun to ignore. I am very impressed with Bioware's response to the backlash from DA2. The big problem was a small world with too many re-usedThis game is ridiculously fun. Open world, plenty to do, story is compelling and rewarding for those who have played the first two games. DA Origins is one of the best games I've ever played and while Inquisition is a lot different, it is too much fun to ignore. I am very impressed with Bioware's response to the backlash from DA2. The big problem was a small world with too many re-used environments. Well, that's been blown out of the water with one of the biggest worlds ever, filled with tons of stuff to do.

    A big complaint I've heard about Inquisition has been ultra demanding graphics on computers. At first I did not realize my computer( Alienware M14x, 8G RAM, 2.4ghrtz, i7) couldn't run the game well on ultra or high settings. But once I turned things down to medium it ran beautifully with virtually zero lag and the game still looks amazing.

    There are a lot of aspects of the game that remind me of Mass Effect 3 oddly enough. Planning operations on a large scale in the war room is awesome and you get to interact with characters and regions previously visited in DA1 and 2. Even better is the chance to explore new places you've heard about in other games like Orlais.

    The interactions with other characters in your party is fantastic. The decisions made during quests have a serious impact on what they think of you. The advisers are a great addition and bringing back the option of multiple playable races for the player is nice.

    The game is not perfect with minor problems like limited key bindings, camera issues, party AI, and some graphical bugs. But overall this game is a masterpiece. The good faaaar outweighs the bad. Excellent job from Bioware.    … Expand
  23. BillehPilgrim
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Reading all the mixed reviews made me very skeptical of this game. However, I found an affordable version online and grabbed it (36 euros) just because of BioWare's past. I am still a huge fan of Baldurs gate II: SoA, they don't make games like that anymore (no one does).

    Anyhoo, its by far the best RPG I've played this year, personally, no fan of divinity which comes off as very    Reading all the mixed reviews made me very skeptical of this game. However, I found an affordable version online and grabbed it (36 euros) just because of BioWare's past. I am still a huge fan of Baldurs gate II: SoA, they don't make games like that anymore (no one does).

    Anyhoo, its by far the best RPG I've played this year, personally, no fan of divinity which comes off as very childish to me. I enjoy the environment, characters, and combat. There are definitely some problems with the game too, however, none are game breaking or detrimental to immersion (very important for story driven games). The problems are all mechanical due to poorly porting from consoles. The UI, and tactical cam can be annoying, clunky at best, and not having any hot keys other than 1 to = is just weird.

    All these problems are fixable, and i'm pretty sure they will be fixed (in the least improved).    … Expand
  24. DamienWayne
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This has everything a Bioware game should have. Good characters, good story, and an awesome world. People seem to just be complaining about nit-picky things that aren't really issues. The combat is great, even if the tactical cam isn't really good. I play on PC, and I am very pleased with the gamepad controls. It's intuitive and fun, unlike the last two games(which I loved with a passion).This has everything a Bioware game should have. Good characters, good story, and an awesome world. People seem to just be complaining about nit-picky things that aren't really issues. The combat is great, even if the tactical cam isn't really good. I play on PC, and I am very pleased with the gamepad controls. It's intuitive and fun, unlike the last two games(which I loved with a passion). This game ties in with Origins, II, and almost every book very well. The characters are all great. I was afraid that Varric would be the only interesting companion, but they're all great in their own way. This game is also very pretty. I play on maximum settings and the lighting alone is impressive.

    I have had a few minor hiccups with the game, like soldiers training not hitting where they were supposed to, or people standing in benches, but nothing important. People are overreacting about bugs, but this is a huge game, comparable to Skyrim, and it has less than a tenth of the problems. I've only had the game crash once, and I have already spent 60 hours in the game.

    Basically the complaints here are superficial or people not giving it a chance after Dragon Age II. The gameplay, graphics, story, and characters are top notch, and it is definitely the newest RPG to sink several hours into.    … Expand
  25. hyde1216
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Spent hours getting lost in and addicted to this game, hours, and I -still- haven't even scratched the surface yet! It's really good to finally be back in Thedas with a Dragon Age game that actually does the series justice, as well as redeems its name after the mess that was Dragon Age 2!
  26. 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
  27. 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 general    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 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
  28. Garnog
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    Ok... this is officially one of my favorite RPG games, and I rank it right up there with the likes of Skyrim (still my ultimate fave). I have played all games in the series, and I like this one as much as DA:O. The game mechanics are more action-oriented, which is awesome, but you still have control over the action with the pause-and-play button if you like. It makes for interestingOk... this is officially one of my favorite RPG games, and I rank it right up there with the likes of Skyrim (still my ultimate fave). I have played all games in the series, and I like this one as much as DA:O. The game mechanics are more action-oriented, which is awesome, but you still have control over the action with the pause-and-play button if you like. It makes for interesting battles, especially against those pesky dragons. Of course, as you progress through to the end, dragons eventually become more sport than game-ending frustration but your first foray into dragon slaying might make you feel like breaking your controller.

    Graphically, it's beautiful... as long as your PC can handle it. One thing I do appreciate is the resolution slider (wish more games had this!) which allows you to custom tweak the variables along side the regular options. This is a HUGE game, and 150 hours in, I still haven't fully explored every area, and there are still a few main quests left. That's some pretty good bang for your buck. It definitely needs a good patch to fix some of the issues, but after all this time it only crashed twice (after LOOOONG play sessions) so I'd say it's fairly stable. Final verdict: get it and start exploring. Taking one point off for bugs, otherwise this is GOTY material for me.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. JoshW
    Nov 26, 2014
    7
    I play the game on PC but I'm using a game-pad. I see a lot of folks complaining about mouse/keyboard and I cannot give my opinion on the matter.
    The game is very good but sometimes it feels repetitive and a bit boring. Though my decisions affected the world around me, I usually had a sense of emptiness, like interactions are a bit lacking at times (Not counting companions which are    I play the game on PC but I'm using a game-pad. I see a lot of folks complaining about mouse/keyboard and I cannot give my opinion on the matter.
    The game is very good but sometimes it feels repetitive and a bit boring. Though my decisions affected the world around me, I usually had a sense of emptiness, like interactions are a bit lacking at times (Not counting companions which are awesome). I missed random encounters, something that happened a lot in Skyrim and Wasteland/Fallout games. It feels like it’s missing a touch of comedy. I wish there were interactions that were not voiced over (like Skyrim) so developers could add more content to these huge maps. Having to run through empty land to get to my quest does not justify having a huge map. There is a lot of content, not arguing there, but if maps were smaller, they could still squeeze all the content they added and maybe I wouldn’t have enough time to get bored while playing it.

    Pros
    1 - Maps are huge and there's a lot to see
    2 - Main and side stories are good (not awesome)
    3 - Some side quests are fun
    4 - Graphics are beautiful on PC (ultra)
    5 - Tons of content
    6 - Some skills are fun to use
    7 - Character creation is good (Excluding hairs)
    8 - Combat is fun
    9 - Companions and their stories

    Cons
    1 - Maps are huge and there's not enough to do (when compared to the size of the map). I wish there were random encounters (Not everything had to be voiced over)
    2 - Some quests are boring. Backtracking is not fun
    3 - Mobs do not level with you
    4 - Loots are mediocre
    5 - Characters and armors/items look like they're made of plastic
    6 - Hair styles are horrible
    7 - Lacks armor and weapon customization. Colors and looks are set based on mods (ingredients) you add to your armor
    8 - Lots of bugs. Nothing that prevented me from completing the game, but there are lots of bugs    … Expand
  35. fanglemeister
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    Ambitious effort that is marred by some problems. On the XBone I'm havin serious problems with the software hanging up during conversations between main characters - had to skip several important conversations completely by hitting X to force the game to continue.

    #1 like: writers utilize much of the prior DA lore, nice to see some old favorite characters popping in here. #1 dislike:    Ambitious effort that is marred by some problems. On the XBone I'm havin serious problems with the software hanging up during conversations between main characters - had to skip several important conversations completely by hitting X to force the game to continue.

    #1 like: writers utilize much of the prior DA lore, nice to see some old favorite characters popping in here.
    #1 dislike: this is the mother of all grinds! Too many mind-numbing side quests; I'm @ 98 hours in and still not done. (admittedly i do search for loot everywhere. At least twice.
    I'd say if you liked Origins, this is worth a try, if not a harcore fan though, wait until price drops.    … Expand
  36. masterkiser
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    This Game is Probably One of my Favorite Games of all time, Unfortunately it still hasn't dethroned Dragon age origins In my eyes. So Lets start off with character Creation, Its Probably One of the best Systems i have seen in a while Its not just a bar you go through and Choose what Nose Looks best you can actually shape It and mold it to your liking. Then you get to choose your Voice andThis Game is Probably One of my Favorite Games of all time, Unfortunately it still hasn't dethroned Dragon age origins In my eyes. So Lets start off with character Creation, Its Probably One of the best Systems i have seen in a while Its not just a bar you go through and Choose what Nose Looks best you can actually shape It and mold it to your liking. Then you get to choose your Voice and Honestly They both suck you either choose an Extremely Deep voice or a lite and happy Voice None In between, I however Chose the Lighter Voice as the Deep one just Didn't work. This is for a human by the way I Can't speak for the other races. Then you get into the game and the animations are amazing, and the combat is smooth. I've seen alot of people Complaining about How cut scenes are laggy but from what I've seen they Didn't realize that the cut scene's are capped at 30 fps. Then you have the animations in the game (Opening a door etc) Those are Unfortunately capped at 30 fps as well so you can be having a perfectly smooth 60 fps but when you open a door While the game is smooth the Door will always be at 30, Same with birds by the way.

    and then you have something called Dragon age keep The idea is good Yes and when it works its amazing Unfortunately For me It didn't and I didn't realize it until I was 30 hours in and I wasn't about to redo everything just for that. and it really bothered me too because I romanced morrigan and i wanted to see how my warden was doing but instead I was told I was a female elf Whom had died -_-

    now let me tell you I not gay at all i am far from it but both of the Straight male Romance options were so Boring I was tempted to romance Dorian and that is saying something. Alot of the Negative Reviews i have seen are from people who hadn't gotten out of the hinterlands and let me tell you first hand GET OUT OF THE HINTERLANDS I Bought the inquisitors Edition so I played double of what the game costs and I literally had it sitting in my closet collecting dust Because of how bored I was. (That is until I got out of the hinterlands) and just a warning for people This game rely's heavily on side quest's so if you rush the game (Which you really can't but if you can manage to) you can finish in 6 hours at least but me personally I am 35 hours in and at the max level ( well the soft cap) and I've only done about 4 main quests.
    If you have played the past games and are planning to import your saves Make sure you Export them on the dragon age keep. I can't stress this enough I missed out on so much because i didn't Press a single button.

    Can I recommend this game? Yeah But only if you are willing to put up with the occasional Crash and Glitch. and trust me those Glitches can get really bad I had Fought the Ferelden Frost back which In my opinion Is the hardest Dragon in the game and When I had finally killed him He Was dead but the game Didn't see him as dead so he was just sitting there Not attacking me just... Sitting there another Time I was fighting a dragon I got Hit and went Flying In the air and When I got back to the Ground I was Nearly Dead and the Dragon was fully healed again.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. kristo
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    WOW the best game series and now with multiplayer this is really cool, i pre ordered this and i am really happy with this excellent game, i recommend this if u like RPG's game and if u are a DA series fan this is u game.
  40. 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 story    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 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
  41. Leanansidhe
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    Excellent story, voice acting, visuals, companions, and combat. On my 6th play through, all lasting anywhere from 110 to 150 hours, so it's definitely worth the money spent. I'm really enjoying all the lore revelations, as well. Beautiful, fun, thoughtful game.
  42. JohnnyBeGood
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a top tier CoD game (right below Black Ops 2), so why am I not playing it as much as I should? Far Cry 4 looks like a fun, open-world adventure in a breathtaking setting which pits your against a more colorful, more interesting Vaas from the third game. So why haven't I played it at all? Halo: The Master Chief Collection is an amazing bundle of 4 of theCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a top tier CoD game (right below Black Ops 2), so why am I not playing it as much as I should? Far Cry 4 looks like a fun, open-world adventure in a breathtaking setting which pits your against a more colorful, more interesting Vaas from the third game. So why haven't I played it at all? Halo: The Master Chief Collection is an amazing bundle of 4 of the best FPSs in history. I feel like I'm traveling back in time to my childhood when playing Halo 2 in its original graphics, but am blown away at the anniversary settings. So why haven't I played it as much as a Halo fan should? Assassin's Creed Unity is... well, kinda boring and almost completely broken. But, it's better than AC3. So why I haven't I played it. It's because I can't bring myself to stop playing Dragon Age Inquisition. The story is pretty standard. It doesn't do anything wrong, but it's not revolutionary. But the way the game tells the story and lets events unfold is masterful. You can go at your own pace, separating story missions with hours upon hours of side quests and extra exploration (I have gone literally 12 hours since my last main story mission). The characters are great. They all banter with each other, they all have their own backstories, which you can choose to learn or choose to ignore, and they all have their own personality. Every one is distinct from one another, and you actually care about them and what happens with their personal lives outside of the Inquisition. The combat is a hybrid system between Origins and DA2, favoring DA2 more, which is good for someone like me. However, you can stay in tactical mode for every encounter if you want to play the role of a brilliant strategist. Graphically, the game looks great and I've run into no technical issues or frame-dips (playing on Xbox One). It's a little disappointing that the controller restricts you to only 8 abilities on your "hotbar," but that could be thought of as a compliment, considering how deep the skill trees are and how many abilities you can unlock. The voice acting is second to none. Lip-syncing is amazing (which isn't a point I usually give praise for, but I was playing AC:Unity before I started this game and good lord the lip-syncing in that game looks as though it was done by an intern who got the job only because his dad knows somebody and not because of ability). Practically every line of dialogue is expertly delivered.
    All in all, the game is fantastic. If you buy games purely for value, then this is your game of the year. I've put around 50 hours into the game so far, and I'm not even halfway through the story yet. A fantastic experience all RPG fans can enjoy.    … Expand
  43. XavierXonora
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Having played 18 hours of the game so far, and only just leaving the prologue, this is one of the best Bioware RPG's I have played. The side quests are as engaging and immersive as the main story arc, and the gameplay itself is far more polished than either of the two previous entries to the series.
    That said, the game is buggy to the point of insanity. I didn't experience a single crash    Having played 18 hours of the game so far, and only just leaving the prologue, this is one of the best Bioware RPG's I have played. The side quests are as engaging and immersive as the main story arc, and the gameplay itself is far more polished than either of the two previous entries to the series.
    That said, the game is buggy to the point of insanity. I didn't experience a single crash for the first 12 hours of the game, but upon arriving at Skyhold crashes have become far more common. The only alleviant is to turn down the graphics settings, a shame because this game blows away both previous games, and even some other modern titles in terms of it's looks.

    Overall, the game is still getting a 10/10 from me because it fixes the UI/Graphics/Gameplay issues in DA Origins, creates a far nicer environment (Cough cough) and more engaging storyline than II and finally, it is just damn fun to play.

    After this I have high hopes for the next Mass Effect game.    … Expand
  44. Maf
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    Let's start with the negatives first.

    * Playing this game on keyboard on mouse? You're gonna have a bad time (for now, until mods maybe). * You're heading out of Haven and want to clear the ENTIRE Hinterlands first? You're gonna have a bad time (it takes at least !20 HOURS!). * You can min/max like a boss and want to play Normal? You can probably get a better time playing Hard+.    Let's start with the negatives first.

    * Playing this game on keyboard on mouse?
    You're gonna have a bad time (for now, until mods maybe).
    * You're heading out of Haven and want to clear the ENTIRE Hinterlands first?
    You're gonna have a bad time (it takes at least !20 HOURS!).
    * You can min/max like a boss and want to play Normal?
    You can probably get a better time playing Hard+.

    Now for my mindset:

    * I STRONGLY dislike EA.
    Can't help it, they've destroyed so many franchises, killed so many companies, they deserve their hate.
    * Expectations after DA2.
    After Dragon Age 2, I was also expecting more reused maps, no story (at all) and basically more of a Kingdoms of Amalur type of game (which isn't that bad imho but nothing to be proud of).
    * Dragon Age: Origins is the last gem Bioware made pre EA. (crazy amount of hours).
    You can clearly see the amount of EA tampering was kept to a minimum (as the game was already "finished" when EA assumed control).
    This reversed in Dragon Age 2 where they tried to stomp out a sequel as fast as they could and it showed.

    What I got this time (100+ hours in) :

    Game Of The Year 2014 :)

    * Gamepad gameplay like Dragon Age 2
    But improved, I remember not being able to play DA2 on the PC because the gameplay screams gamepad at you.
    Don't torture yourself with keyboard and mouse, accept the game for what it is or don't play.
    * AMAZING Voice Acting (and audio in general).
    Thought the visuals were good? Check that audio.
    I remember stepping into the first INN (Haven) and suddenly hearing voiced songs played by the bard, Yeah the game pretty much had me from there.
    Voice acting is getting a separate mention because it's just that spot on.
    * Size
    I went in thinking this game would be finished with 20 hours maybe, 30 if I was lucky.
    Here I am running around at 100+ hours, still not finished and (more importantly) STILL enjoying every moment.
    * Bioware Characters.
    It's their forte and it seems they haven't lost it yet (luckily).
    All characters are believable and have more depth then I initially figured they would have.
    * Visuals
    I thought I wouldn't add it, but they're just that good.
    You will find yourself being caught in the environment multiple times.
    My first encounter with the lightning dragon stood out for me the most (truly felt like a living breathing beast, the others maybe not so much).

    Whatever rating this game "deserves", to me, it's clearly better than Dragon Age 2.
    I'm now looking forward to seeing if Witcher 3 can beat this game next year :)    … Expand
  45. BL4D3MAG3
    Dec 7, 2014
    9
    A brilliant narrative, intuitive gameplay, stunning graphics and an expansive world make this game an RPG to remember. Game of the year in my opinion.

    I have heard that there have been people having issues with keyboard and mouse controls and some frame rate issues. Both easily solved after a quick google search and a quick read of some ea forums. I suggest playing the game with an    A brilliant narrative, intuitive gameplay, stunning graphics and an expansive world make this game an RPG to remember. Game of the year in my opinion.

    I have heard that there have been people having issues with keyboard and mouse controls and some frame rate issues. Both easily solved after a quick google search and a quick read of some ea forums.
    I suggest playing the game with an xbox wired controller to get the most out of the game.    … Expand
  46. Bull1o1
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    I'm very confused as the the hate towards this game, I'm going to try and tackle several of these issues here and I feel many of them are simply childish. The issue of the repeated clicking needed to fight, for starters why is this such an issue? Most games require almost constant clicking during combat why is it a crime for it to exist here? Also I seem to remember in the intro section itI'm very confused as the the hate towards this game, I'm going to try and tackle several of these issues here and I feel many of them are simply childish. The issue of the repeated clicking needed to fight, for starters why is this such an issue? Most games require almost constant clicking during combat why is it a crime for it to exist here? Also I seem to remember in the intro section it tells you to click and hold for continuous attacking, so that's already solved that issue.
    Secondly people saying it doesn't work on their computer, either your computer isn't good enough and you should have looked before you bought or is a simple error that can normally be fixed by doing this magic called re installing. Also giving a game a bad review because it doesn't work on your rig is ridiculous, you haven't played the game yet to review, so you're just throwing a tantrum. Yes it might be frustrating, I've had many game I couldn't play when I wanted to that are still amazing games so don't harm the name just because you want to have it all your way, problems occur, its a game not a divine artifact of perfection.
    Finally to those saying its unplayable on their graphics cards, if your motherboard is pants then the graphics card make no difference, I have a GTX 770, not the best but not the worst, I've seen people on here with better cards complain it wont run on medium, which is interesting and I've got mine at a custom of the two highest setting and I'm getting 50 FPS. Either these people are lying, misinformed about their own cards, need a better motherboard or simply have messed the computers up and need repairs in one form or another.
    As to the Actual review of the game, it's stunning, I had to show my mother, who never played games because they never looked real, and she was amazed by it, I was amazed by it ( I do not live with my mother, don't look at me like that). This is the kind of game that I'd be proud of making for the looks alone, there are places that look almost real and it's amazing to look at.
    Gameplay is great, I love the choice of combat systems, being able to switch things up at any time, if you've got a strategy then by all mean you can get it down to the letter and if you're in the mood you can run at the opponent swinging at them like a mad man. I like the new informal conversation wheel, before everything felt intense, talking about nugs was an intense experience with the cameras so close ( didn't notice at the time) but now the camera lets you move your view if you're sick of someones face or you just wanna gaze lovingly into your own eyes if you want to. The conversations themselves are interesting, especially with the people you meet being fountains of knowledge mostly. I've not spoken to anyone and thought that they were a waste of time.
    As I've said before the game runs really smoothly and I've yet to encounter an issue, that's not to say there wont be issues for everyone, it's a game and every game has issues for some people.
    I'd advise you play it, it's a great game that I have yet to personally see a flaw in. Could it be love, maybe but that's not important, buy the game if you want a good time and if you see this a few years down the line, defiantly buy the game because it'll be a bargain now.    … Expand
  47. Sajuuk
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    This game is staggering in terms of content and possibilities. It's one of the richest games I've ever played.

    I have really, really enjoyed it. The controls were never a problem for me, and I really enjoyed doing sidequests too. It was an honestly pleasant experience for me.

    Looking forward to DLC and expansions!
  48. AlisterAlis
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    First a quick negative point and basically the only one. The tactical combat controls and camera is a pain to use. Not nearly as good as in Dragon Age: Origins.

    When you finally get used to it and accept it. Then the real MAGIC happens, this might be my new favorite game of all time or at least in my all time top 5. Great Story, feel or atmosphere, cut scenes, dialog choices, loot,    First a quick negative point and basically the only one. The tactical combat controls and camera is a pain to use. Not nearly as good as in Dragon Age: Origins.

    When you finally get used to it and accept it. Then the real MAGIC happens, this might be my new favorite game of all time or at least in my all time top 5.

    Great Story, feel or atmosphere, cut scenes, dialog choices, loot, crafting and so much more. Reminds me of the good old days playing old school BioWare games like Knights of the old Republic.

    I usually get bored quickly with a game, not this one. Always something new around the next corner.

    100% Recommended    … Expand
  49. Notger
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Though I do see a point in some of the reviews (sometimes MMO-like missions, weak main char writing, ...) I am actually really enjoying this. All in all, this setting works well, looks beautiful and some of the main plots are really nicely done.
    (Sure, I am not talking about some side-missions, where you have to put down flowers at a certain grave.)
    Overall: Well done, a bit too much    Though I do see a point in some of the reviews (sometimes MMO-like missions, weak main char writing, ...) I am actually really enjoying this. All in all, this setting works well, looks beautiful and some of the main plots are really nicely done.
    (Sure, I am not talking about some side-missions, where you have to put down flowers at a certain grave.)

    Overall: Well done, a bit too much on the casual side, but in the end, I can see their reasoning for the design decisions they did.    … Expand
  50. L33TBEANS
    Dec 5, 2014
    8
    I love Dragon Age: Inquisitions. I haven't been particularly fond of anything EA meddles in but this game is a great game. The characters are amazingly crafted and fleshed out, the environments are fun to explore and the combat is number-crunchingly good in the same way Borderlands 2 was.

    The face-posing definitely is not as good as the previous or Mass effect series but I'm not    I love Dragon Age: Inquisitions. I haven't been particularly fond of anything EA meddles in but this game is a great game. The characters are amazingly crafted and fleshed out, the environments are fun to explore and the combat is number-crunchingly good in the same way Borderlands 2 was.

    The face-posing definitely is not as good as the previous or Mass effect series but I'm not surprised due to changing engines. The game also has a few bugs and issues that have caused me to die 3 times and also redo a 40 minute mission from start. The game also has crashed on me a few times. The game also doesn't close as seamlessly as it should (if you play BF4 you'll know what I mean).

    But the above issues have only been minor nuisances to someone like me and I really do feel like this is one of the true "next-gen" games that have been released. Graphics and environments are beautifully crafted, game play is SOLID. I have Far Cry 4 and I haven't even started playing it yet because of how bad I want to play this.

    I felt like a lot of games sucked this year (I was thinking I was losing interest in gaming due to getting older) but this game reminds me of why I love to play!    … Expand
  51. smuniz83
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Dragon age is a great example of a sequel. It has a wealth of content with an interesting story plus the addition of crafting. The game does have it's problem ranging from big to minor. I unfortunately encountered a bug keeping me from progressing after traveling to the future but looking at the forums ended up finding a way to make it work which was pretty much to load a previous saveDragon age is a great example of a sequel. It has a wealth of content with an interesting story plus the addition of crafting. The game does have it's problem ranging from big to minor. I unfortunately encountered a bug keeping me from progressing after traveling to the future but looking at the forums ended up finding a way to make it work which was pretty much to load a previous save file and try again. It was the same for a Sera only mission and probably many other missions as well. If you do manage to overlook these problems the game looks great and plays great. Some may complain about the combat but to be fair, Dragon age never had an interesting combat to begin with though I feel this combat in DAI is the best one yet as you can do nice combos though the tactics could've been better like in DAO. I gave it an 8 for how great the game is and took out 2 points for the problems it has and the unpolished multiplayer which is most likely a result from putting it in the game the last minute.… Expand
  52. nonchalantgamer
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    DA:I is a Great RPG with loads of content and a gorgeous world.

    Visuals: first off the graphics are spectacular in this game and although not revolutionary are nice to look at. the environments are gorgeous and the flames that are produced are probably some of the best iv seen in a video game. facial representations in the game are best in the business, which is a hallmark of bio ware    DA:I is a Great RPG with loads of content and a gorgeous world.

    Visuals: first off the graphics are spectacular in this game and although not revolutionary are nice to look at. the environments are gorgeous and the flames that are produced are probably some of the best iv seen in a video game. facial representations in the game are best in the business, which is a hallmark of bio ware games. game-play runs pretty smooth as well

    Game-play: The combat in DA:I is pretty simplistic but very fun and easy to use but with specials that feel unique to each character choice i didn't get bored of the combat. the tactical camera is also a nice feature too, and although i didn't use it to much i did bring it up when fighting multiple/ tough bosses. it adds a nice strategic tough to the game. there were some technical glitches in my play through but it didn't hamper the experience to much

    Content: the story was very good in this game and for me the relationships you build with each of the characters was better then the actual story itself and that's what makes this game a great one, because you care about what happens to them. one thing i was a little disappointed in was that i wish my choices had a little more sway in the overall story but outside of a few moments i felt it didn't dynamically effect the story. another great thing is how much stuff there is to do i loved the puzzle quests and the different items you could collect. each side quest i did felt like it was meaningful and going towards a bigger cause and the more puzzle like ones reward you with great weapons/armor    … Expand
  53. FattyForce
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    Background: I played through both DA:O and DA2 three times. Playing on a PC with a gamepad at 1920X1080. I'm currently 60 hours into my first playthrough and probably around 2/3 complete. I've been a long time Bioware fan (starting with BG).

    DA:O was a 9 for me and DA 2 a 7. I think DA:I fits somewhere in the middle. The environments Bioware has created in DA:I are fantastic. I    Background: I played through both DA:O and DA2 three times. Playing on a PC with a gamepad at 1920X1080. I'm currently 60 hours into my first playthrough and probably around 2/3 complete. I've been a long time Bioware fan (starting with BG).

    DA:O was a 9 for me and DA 2 a 7. I think DA:I fits somewhere in the middle. The environments Bioware has created in DA:I are fantastic. I haven't had any noticeable graphical problems other than cut-scene dialogue stutter which I was able to fix by unlocking the framerate to 60 (can be found easily by doing a web search). Overall, I'm very pleased with the overall graphical design of the world and the characters as well. The writing and voice acting were done very well.

    In my opinion, this game could have been as good as DA:O, but the combat isn't nearly as good. A lot of it has to do with AI and lack of control. When I played DA:O on nightmare, I was able to carefully place my group around the battlefield and have them hold position when necessary and carefully select their actions through the tactics menu. DA:I does not have the same level of detail which can sometimes make combat frustrating. However, it's not enough to discourage me from playing the game.

    DA:I fixed most of the problems with DA2 but it still feels like more DA2 than DA:O. That being said, it you wanted to put 100+ hours in this game you could which makes it a great value. I've actually enjoyed a lot of the optional content and it hasn't felt too repetitive. If you're a fan of the series you should play this game.    … Expand
  54. cyanidhogg
    Dec 5, 2014
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is a very good game with a handful of niggles. The user interface is a bit clunky, the game has more than its fair share of bugs (this review having been written pre-patch), and the game suffers from opening at a glacial pace. The game engine also has performance issues on PC, and seems to be poorly optimized.

    However, what the game can offer matches the problems    Dragon Age: Inquisition is a very good game with a handful of niggles. The user interface is a bit clunky, the game has more than its fair share of bugs (this review having been written pre-patch), and the game suffers from opening at a glacial pace. The game engine also has performance issues on PC, and seems to be poorly optimized.

    However, what the game can offer matches the problems by far; when the game gets going, it does so very well. In the writing department, this game absolutely shines. The story's twists and turns takes the player through a host of memorable moments, the character gallery is rich and enjoyable, and the dialogue is for the most part stellar.

    Visually, the game is pleasing to the eye. It's by no means an ambitious game for a graphical point of view (although you wouldn't know it from hearing my GTX 780 Ti struggle with it), but the aesthetic style of the game is quite appealing. Some points do need deducting for character animations during conversations, where the game occasionally gives off a dollhousey vibe, threatening the immersion the game needs so badly.

    The combat system is relatively straightforward and similar to Dragon Age II. Combat flows well and holds plenty of challenges, but can get cluttered and chaotic. Character creation and advancement has been dumbed down, seemingly for mainstream appeal, and are at this point so bare bones that there's little left.

    To sum up, DA: Inquisition is a jewel, but not one without its flaws. On the technical side of things there are some problems, and the game needs a few hours to get going. Yet the game's strong points far outweigh the issues, with a rich RPG filled to the brim with content and masterful writing. At it's best, Inquisition is one of BioWare's best, and the strongest of the series. The game is heartily recommended, although it is suggested getting the game on console, as the PC port struggles mightily with performance issues.    … Expand
  55. WarGod2123
    Dec 11, 2014
    8
    As an avid Bioware fan this game really was make or break for me, Dragon Age 2 wasn't a bad game but it was lazy, with the long time between releases Bioware HAD to get this right. They did. From the moment you step into character creation this game really blows you away, the scenery and graphics are beautiful, the characters offer a wide variety of personalities and are all for the mostAs an avid Bioware fan this game really was make or break for me, Dragon Age 2 wasn't a bad game but it was lazy, with the long time between releases Bioware HAD to get this right. They did. From the moment you step into character creation this game really blows you away, the scenery and graphics are beautiful, the characters offer a wide variety of personalities and are all for the most part memorable, this includes party members and advisers, plus a few side characters along the way. The decisions you have to make are ambiguous and morally difficult and, perhaps most importantly, the game play is fun.

    That doesn't mean the game has no flaws, side quests are generally quite tedious with little or no story behind them and despite the delayed release bugs are fairly abundant but that can be forgiven given the scope of the game. The story can be fairly poorly paced at times and the ending doesn't really have the epic feeling that the rest of the game deserves. However none of these are concerns in abundance and if you are a fan of RPGs then this game will give you countless hours of fun, especially if there is a completionist in you.    … Expand
  56. Rahelron
    Dec 20, 2014
    8
    I'm 30 hours in and I'm linking this game, even if it's not the masterpiece I hoped it was.

    I like the multi-region open world very much, I enjoy the crafting, the graphics and so far the story has been interesting. My 3 main gripes about it are: - Tactical combat is not tactical at all. Tactical camera is pretty much impossible to use and character abilities aimed to give you    I'm 30 hours in and I'm linking this game, even if it's not the masterpiece I hoped it was.

    I like the multi-region open world very much, I enjoy the crafting, the graphics and so far the story has been interesting.

    My 3 main gripes about it are:
    - Tactical combat is not tactical at all. Tactical camera is pretty much impossible to use and character abilities aimed to give you control over the battlefield are not that good either. I have never been able to funnel enemies in a meaningful way or use crowd control spells in order to take control of the battlefield.

    - Quest design is poor and ripped off from MMOs. The majority of the quests are exploration tasks aimed to force you to traverse the zones in order to find hidden locations or objects. Story missions are rare and pretty much absent if you go outside the main story-line. Even quests given by your companions involve collecting objects and little more. In 2014 players deserve better quest design.

    - Free roaming and exploration are in direct contrast with the story driven content. I want to complete the game, do all the quests and collect all the achievements, but doing that means also doing all the find-X-things quests that drive me away from the story. When I go back to the council room and I trigger the next story moment I usually find it difficult to remember what I was doing story wise.    … Expand
  57. fortigas
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This game is THE GAME, the best release of the year, i can to recommend totally this game u will enjoy many time, Dont take care about the bad comments (many of this the same release date, this is weird?, how can u test the game with only hours), i have playing for over 30 hours and this is really excellent.
  58. 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. I    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. 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
  59. dirtinhand
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    The hate will never stop for mainstream games, which are trying to satisfy consumer needs. Dragon Age listened to the fans and made a Dragon Age, that mix the best of the first and the second series. It's a long journey, made to be your best friend in a long, winter nights. The best RPG in a long-long time.
  60. linksys17
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    BiowEAR, BiowEAr,.... BiowEAr. It was not too long ago that I felt the sting of disappointment
    and boredom that came with Dragon Age 2. Before you read this review let me lay my cards out on
    the table I hated Dragon Age 2 and I loved Dragon Age Origins, in fact I loved Dragon Age Origins so much I completed nine playthroughs and can confidently say I liked it more than Mass Effect 1    BiowEAR, BiowEAr,.... BiowEAr. It was not too long ago that I felt the sting of disappointment
    and boredom that came with Dragon Age 2. Before you read this review let me lay my cards out on
    the table I hated Dragon Age 2 and I loved Dragon Age Origins, in fact I loved Dragon Age Origins
    so much I completed nine playthroughs and can confidently say I liked it more than Mass Effect 1
    and 2. Dragon Age Origins was a brilliant game. The story was well crafted and it was the best 3d
    animated and voice acted dungeons and dragons game. It's combat system was based on an isometric
    camera, dice rolls, armor rating, weapon acceleration math, D&D attributes like constitution,
    dexterity ex.. The dialogue system was an array of choices reflecting D&D morals and ethics
    system, chaotic, base, lawful, evil, neutral, good. It was a great game and I understand why people
    loved it.

    Dragon Age 2 however took the series in another direction. It attempted to be an
    action adventure game with flashy combat and a simplified streamlined interface to appeal
    to new and younger players. All fine and good I don't mind action adventure games after all I
    love the Witcher games which are definitely not isometric tactical RTWP CRPG games. Having said
    that Dragon Age 2 bothered me not because the change of direction but rather because the game was
    just plain bad. I can go into great detail why it was a mediocre poor experience but it has been
    said ad-nauseam.

    Ok now that that is done with and my biases are revealed lets get into the actual review for
    Dragon Age Inquisition. First off Dragon Age Inquisition is not like Origins in terms of combat,
    so if you only disliked Dragon Age 2 because of the combat then you will be disappointed.
    While Dragon Age Inquisition doesn't have that tactical combat we Origin fans come to love
    it still has an improved action combat system over Dragon Age 2. While the action based combat
    isn't bad the tactical camera is a complete joke. It is very problematic for several reasons.
    Of course I will go over them so people know what I mean, after all this is a review right?

    The tactical camera mode is a broken system. It suffers from so many optimization issues.
    The reasoning is rather transparent, it is obviously because it was added after the action combat
    system was made and it was an after thought. The first and most important glaring issue is
    that the camera has collision with ceilings and elevated floors. What does that mean you ask?
    Well it means that when you move the tactical camera from point A to B and point A is on the ground
    floor and point B is on a higher level, you have to move the camera up the stairs or up a ramp. You
    get the point, the camera cannot climb walls, hills, ect... this is a pain I cannot tell you how
    many times I had to move my camera around obstacles just to reach my target. As for ceiling
    collision.... well imagine going into a room with a low ceiling and trying to use the tactical
    camera. This results in a really low camera and thus a useless camera.
    The next issue is that WASD doesn't move the camera, only WS moves forward and back but A and
    D rotate the camera.... Yeah talk about clunky controls. Trees and high objects cut off your
    view and characters are very slow to respond with tactical commands. Sometimes they so not
    respond at all. Pretty much the tactical camera is awful and almost unusable.

    Man, after all that you must think that I hate this game and how can I possibly rate Dragon
    Age Inquisition 8/10, assuming you made it through the mountain of text to get to this point.
    Now that we established that the tactical combat is a mess I must confess that just about
    every other issue with Dragon Age 2 was addressed. The story is big, the stakes are huge,
    there are plot twists and turns and there is so much content it is mind blowing. When I reached
    about 1/3 into the game I thought it was over, I was disappointed, but then I realized the
    game had only really just begun. The graphics are superb, the textures scale well, and the
    particle effects are lovely. The RPG elements are great, there is so much to do.... too much
    actually. Nobody with a life will be able to do every quest. Even though there is a lot of filler quests there is also a lot of non filler story quests like companion quests, region quests and main story quest. Choices seem to matter and you make a couple of pretty huge choices so this game is definitely less linear than most Bioware games. The companions are way better than Dragon Age 2 trust me. The Iron Bull, Varric, Blackwall and Cassandre are all excellent characters in my opinion. There are also some pretty lengthy and impressive cameos and Dragon Age Origins story related conclusions, I will not ruin this as I want this to be spoiler free. As for performance I had some frame drops but mostly stable 60 fps with some settings dialed down.    … Expand
  61. JerryM25
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    I can only conclude that the negative reviewers of this game are corporate plants from Biowares rivals. As a long time RPG fan and PC gamer, I must say that DA:I is the best game I have ever played. Completely engrossing.
  62. 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
  63. Silok
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    If I was asked to write a review after 6 hours of game play like a lot of the posts on here have, I would agree with a low score. At that point you truly still have no idea really as to what you are doing, how to fight, your skill trees haven't opened up............ and That being said.....................After 30 hours of game play, I can't say enough good things about the game!!!!! TheIf I was asked to write a review after 6 hours of game play like a lot of the posts on here have, I would agree with a low score. At that point you truly still have no idea really as to what you are doing, how to fight, your skill trees haven't opened up............ and That being said.....................After 30 hours of game play, I can't say enough good things about the game!!!!! The story unfolds nicely. Graphics are nice. Killing your first dragon feels like an accomplishment in itself.

    Some of the bad stuff :(

    The tactical camera takes some getting used to but once you adjust, it becomes muscle memory with your fingers at that point.

    Looting sucks, I want to right click and have my character run over to the item and loot it. Sometimes you have to be standing right on top of the item to pick it up.

    There isn't much of a tutorial in the war room or for crafting. Its not that in depth but something would have been nice.

    To those on the fence about getting the game I would say this...........Judge it after 20 hours of gameplay. By then the story will have opened up, you will have your palace, you will have so many side quests and places to explore. You will have dabbled in master crafting, decorating your palace and coordinating your 4 man team to bring down a dragon!!!!!!!. This is a true RPG that I have been immersed in since launch.    … Expand
  64. Wesker1856
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This game is a gem. I'm about 10 hours into it so far and there is nothing major for me to complain about. The only two gripes I have are that you can't right click on an item to move to it and the un-cinematic way in which your character talks to other characters. The only time the cinematic style of dialogue is used is when a major quest is completed; otherwise, when you talk to otherThis game is a gem. I'm about 10 hours into it so far and there is nothing major for me to complain about. The only two gripes I have are that you can't right click on an item to move to it and the un-cinematic way in which your character talks to other characters. The only time the cinematic style of dialogue is used is when a major quest is completed; otherwise, when you talk to other characters, the camera displays the conversation in the same way as it displays your character when you're controlling him or her.

    The dialogue itself is superbly written and acted - and there is A LOT of dialogue. At the character creation screen, you can choose from two different voice actors to be the voice of your Inquisitor. For my character in particular (male human mage), you can choose between a British and American Accent. As is the norm in BioWare games, the voice acting, as I already said, is fantastic. Each area that you can explore is huge and there are a lot of optional side quests to do. However, completing any quest benefits the Inquisition's reputation, power (a currency used to buy locations on the war map to explore), number of NPCs working for you, or sometimes all three. So even completing side quests feels like you're contributing to your main campaign. Another aspect of the game worth mentioning is the adviser system. You'll have three advisers in total who represent your military strength, diplomacy, or spy service. There will be conflicts of opportunity on the war map throughout the entire game and you can resolve these conflicts by enlisting one of your advisers. When the adviser is has resolved the conflict, you'll either get a reward such as gold, reputation, or an item, or a new area to explore.

    DA: I is an RPG masterpiece and a must own game. Do yourself a favor and get it.    … Expand
  65. vadertherad
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    I am writing this review from the perspective of a guy who thoroughly enjoyed Dragon Age: Origins, but never got more than 10% of the way through Dragon Age 2. I feel like there are a lot of people in the same boat so I will try to focus on aspects of this game that you will consider improved or made worse since the first games. Keep in mind I've spent ~20 hours in the game at this point,I am writing this review from the perspective of a guy who thoroughly enjoyed Dragon Age: Origins, but never got more than 10% of the way through Dragon Age 2. I feel like there are a lot of people in the same boat so I will try to focus on aspects of this game that you will consider improved or made worse since the first games. Keep in mind I've spent ~20 hours in the game at this point, I have not completed the main campaign however I have a very good understanding of the storyline, combat, crafting, and other systems.

    STORY - So far, the overarching story has been fairly vanilla. It's the prototypical fantasy "demons attack/need a hero" situation that we've all witnessed before. That being said, the individual storylines that further the main quest are exceptional. At first I thought the writing was "okay" but after playing the game more I can say with confidence that the writing is very good. This game also draws heavily upon a lot of in-depth Dragon Age lore, so if you've either read the books or played through the first two games in their entirety there will be many aspects of the story that you'll enjoy.

    COMBAT - As others have stated the combat feels like a combination of DA:O and DA2, but I had to change some keybindings around before I felt comfortable. How you enjoy the combat will depend on a couple of factors -- if you played DA:O exclusively in the isometric view and spent a lot of time tactically setting up every encounter, you might not enjoy this combat as much as Origins. You can still achieve a similar playstyle on nightmare difficulty, but it does feel different. If you absolutely loved DA2's actiony/button-mashing combat, you will be mostly at home assuming you stick to easy or normal difficulty. This is a key fact -- changing the difficulty settings have a massive impact on the overall feel and pace of the game.

    RPG DEPTH - I know this is very important for a lot of people, myself included. This is likely where the game will either blow away or not live up to your expectations. The leveling system feels more rudimentary/simplified in this game than in previous Bioware titles. You are not able to modify your stats when you level up, which feels odd. Instead you're given one point to sink into various skill trees depending on your class. If you can get passed that fact, though, expect for a treat. The game has a downright ludicrous number of quests, areas to explore, piece of rare loot to acquire, and cool things to discover off the beaten path. I need to specifically mention the crafting system, it's implemented perfectly in this game and it is both rewarding and fun to craft an epic weapon or piece of armor. Overall, I can easily see this game having more than 100 hours of content.

    DECISIONS/PLAYER IMPACT: This has been a real highlight for me. I know Bioware is known for forcing players to make difficult decisions, but never have I done so to this extant. Massive portions of Inquisition will turn out differently (as will large parts of your playthrough) depending on choices you're forced to make on-the-spot. Personally I love this, because it genuinely feels like I'm crafting my own story. Plus this means I'll have more new content to enjoy on my second playthrough.

    GRAPHICS/PERFORMANCE: First I'll state my PC info: 2560x1600 resolution, Windows 7, 16 gigs of RAM, i7 2600k CPU, EVGA GTX780ti (3gb). I've been running the game with every setting fully maxed out at an average of 35FPS. For me, it looks phenomenal. The effects, whether it be a fireball illuminating a dark hallway or a creature being encased in white ice look fantastic. The character models and textures are all very well done, but the post-processing can make the game look artificially blurry at times. I get the occasional lag spike every several minutes, but considering what settings I'm running the game at I cannot complain.

    GLITCHES: The game has run very well for me, I've not had a single crash so far. Only issue I can think of is the odd background movement of my party members... if I am strolling through a town, they often end up getting into one-another's way and/or teleporting on top of eachother. It looks funny and can break immersion but it's not a game breaking issue at all.

    After spending a few days with the game, I can say with confidence that this is the RPG I've been waiting for. It's got the perfect mixture of Bioware presentation and Elder Scrolls exploration... some sticklers will find that alienating, but I think the vast majority of both Bioware and RPG fans will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  66. ginsuown
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    You can't try to rush aging wine, or smoking meat, or building a skyscraper.
    Although frustrating, this seemingly stale, dry, and altogether mediocre game......turns out to be one of the most incredible RPG's made.
    You CANNOT just play 5, 10 hours and make your judgement of this game. For the people criticizing the "shallow" story, and the nonsensical plot, you realize you aren't even    You can't try to rush aging wine, or smoking meat, or building a skyscraper.
    Although frustrating, this seemingly stale, dry, and altogether mediocre game......turns out to be one of the most incredible RPG's made.
    You CANNOT just play 5, 10 hours and make your judgement of this game. For the people criticizing the "shallow" story, and the nonsensical plot, you realize you aren't even "The Inquisitor" until at least 20 hours into the game! The starting area and stronghold is NOT the awe-inspiring Skyhold the developers are delighted to have you explore.
    I myself almost....aaaalmost stopped playing around 15 hours into the game, because, quite frankly, I was disappointed and feeling like Bioware really sealed their own coffin in this game. I found myself saying to myself, "so this is it?" The truth is, it isn't. You eventually realize that the dry and admittedly grind-esque prologue (yes, the prologue is almost 20 hours!!) really is necessary, and fleshes out and makes your journey from a small upstart group to an immense organization INCREDIBLE. No other game has dared to put as much detail, time, and progress you need to fully realize your hero. After the initial forgettable 20 hours, the next 80 hours will have you riveted and lost in the glorious world Bioware has created.
    TOUGH IT OUT! You can do it. It's your loss if you end up giving up! And enjoy!    … Expand
  67. ChrisMattar
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    The absolute perfect game in every way, story music visual gameplay, epicness. just breathtaking and memorable. The kind of game you can play for years and years, and that will leave you with fond memories. Thank the stars , finally a giant has arrived!
  68. 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 gb    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.

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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
  69. Katariana
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Given Bioware's recent track record, I had fairly low expectations for this game. I loved Origins, but hated DA2 to the point where I couldn't even finish it. I bought Inquisition while it was on sale for 30% off on Origin over the holidays, and I was in for an absolutely massive surprise. The prologue sequence absolutely sucked me in like I never would have expected, and from that pointGiven Bioware's recent track record, I had fairly low expectations for this game. I loved Origins, but hated DA2 to the point where I couldn't even finish it. I bought Inquisition while it was on sale for 30% off on Origin over the holidays, and I was in for an absolutely massive surprise. The prologue sequence absolutely sucked me in like I never would have expected, and from that point onward I found myself hooked.

    My biggest gripes early on were, without a doubt, the ungodly load times, however reinstalling the game onto a solid state hard drive largely fixed those.

    Graphics wise, the game is visually stunning and I've had very few framerate issues either while running it on max settings with my GTX 760, though I can imagine its quite stressful on less powerful systems.

    The controls... prior to playing, I heard from other reviewers that they were horrible on PC, yet I personally never found any issues with them on basic mouse and keyboard. The tactical camera is poorly done, but I literally have almost never used that in any of the Dragon Age games except on very rare occasions.

    When I first started playing the game, there were a significant number of bugs which would cause crashes, or my GPU drivers would crash, things such as that. Over a few patches, those bugs have mostly vanished, and the game is quite stable now.

    The storyline is certainly not Bioware's best, but it isn't terrible either. I won't talk about it here however because I don't want to spoil it. The characters are a mixed bag however, and there are some them who are absolutely hilarious to have in your party, others you will find yourself wanting to punch. Romance options however, compared to the last game, are rather lacking, unless you are either a straight male/female or gay male. In my case, as a lesbian female, I was stuck with either a ridiculously dressed non-party character, or the most obnoxious party member in the game as my only choices. This isn't a huge issue for me, but I do feel my kind got the short end of the stick in the romance department here. Romances aside, all of the characters have their own unique stories and personalities, as one would expect from a Bioware game, its fairly standard fare here, and a few characters from older games are hanging around as well. As is also typical, the voice acting is excellent.

    As a side note, the crafting system in this game is quite excellent as well.

    The musical score in this game is spectacular, no complaints about it at all.

    All in all, I give it a 9.5 out of 10. This game is definitely well worth the money, and a good reminder that Bioware still can make fantastic games when the scumbags at EA aren't threatening them.    … Expand
  70. hanus
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    Alright, the pc controls are bad, and the first starting area is rather dull. but after the story mission has ben pushed a bit, for me after 10-15 hours of gameplay, the game realy realy takes of. it is realy good. but ofcourse there are a lot of problems, and many things seam rushed. the game deservs an 8 or a 9. many of the rewiewers who give it bad ratings seam to have played only for aAlright, the pc controls are bad, and the first starting area is rather dull. but after the story mission has ben pushed a bit, for me after 10-15 hours of gameplay, the game realy realy takes of. it is realy good. but ofcourse there are a lot of problems, and many things seam rushed. the game deservs an 8 or a 9. many of the rewiewers who give it bad ratings seam to have played only for a couple of houars. ofcurse, this is a problem with the game, it shouldnt take 10 hours for it to realy get interesting. but for me that is not realy a big problem since i am unemployed and have no friends.… Expand
  71. SebaNebyans
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing dialogues, amazing games, all the people that score this game with a zero, its just by they want a clone for DAO. This its a really very good game.
  72. 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 the    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 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
  73. Masonde
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is another great game from BioWare in their Dragon Age franchise. It's scope and quality help the franchise shine like never before, but also showcases the setbacks faced with having such a scope.

    The world of Fereldan is bigger than ever before. BioWare does a nice job creating a world that's vast and beautiful. The different zones of Inquisition are all treated    Dragon Age: Inquisition is another great game from BioWare in their Dragon Age franchise. It's scope and quality help the franchise shine like never before, but also showcases the setbacks faced with having such a scope.

    The world of Fereldan is bigger than ever before. BioWare does a nice job creating a world that's vast and beautiful. The different zones of Inquisition are all treated with care. The home bases of Inquisition (Haven and Skyhold) are both detailed and well done. In Inquisition, the series has become more of an open world. I found myself exploring and staring at the world around me just to take in sights on multiple occasions.

    While the world is enormous, it also caused the biggest downfall of the game; the lack of narrative focus. Because of the open-world nature of the game, you're going to spend a lot of time out in the world of Fereldan, rather than experiencing the epic story. This wouldn't be as much of a problem if the world had as much to offer you, but it folds under the pressure of having too big of a scope. It often feels disjointed, having long sections of "filler" content before small sections of story against an uninteresting villain. The open-world nature often goes at odds with the narrative focus, killing the potential this game had.

    Because the game is so big, BioWare has to fill it out with as much content as possible. They do a fine job of having the content there, but give you no reason to care about it being there. In past BioWare games, side quests had cutscenes with new characters asking you to do things for them. While it was always the same "kill x smount of bad guys to get the loot required", you felt more of an obligation to do so because you've had a personal interaction with that character. Inquisition fails to have very many cutscenes at all other than the main quests. You are left the Mass Effect 3-esque conversations with people from far away, with background noises often drowning them out. This lack of personal obligation leaves players feeling bored, lacking any reason to care.

    The world of Thedas has become less personal as well. Instead of interesting sidequests with characters showing you more backstory to the world, you're often told of how the world is through codex entries. This leaves a lot of players who want to learn of this world out of luck, unless they sit and read each entry. For old players of the Dragon Age series, this often leads to Dragon Age steering away from it's grittiness. The world of Fereldan is on the brink of destruction. People are dying. The world has gone to **** More has never been at stake before. But because you never really see or experience very many bad things at all, it really doesn't feel like the threat is as great as it should be.

    To shorten the review, I will list the rest:
    The war table and inclusion of perks was a fun, new way to experience interesting quests and choices that help give the Inquisition its own personal feel. Though it was neat, it left me wanting it to have a bigger impact at the end. Companions were well thought out and interesting as well as companion quests. Romance and voice acting throughout was excellent. Having advisers and seeing past characters were nice additions to the game. Crafting was rewarding, albeit time consuming. Armor and weapons were decent. Combat was enjoyable and skill trees were fun to toy around with. The sounds were great, along with the soundtrack. The character creator was expansive and well-done, while having different backstories was a nice touch. Codex entries (if you're willing to read them) tell some great stories too.

    The game is a good game, but the scope that the game had killed any potential for a great game. BioWare's choice-based storytelling is still better than most in the AAA market, but it feels as if the storytelling aspect was played down more than it should've been.    … Expand
  74. emrahoz
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    Edit:

    The game's taste changes after playing 30+ hours,my advice is not to give up the game @the begining.. If the critical bugs were fixed,i would give it a 10. Pros: +Long Story,a well created world +The best environment i have ever seen in a game +The feel that you control a party, Cons: -FPS drops in a few places (my pc-gtx 970,8gm ram,i7 2600k...full of driver    Edit:

    The game's taste changes after playing 30+ hours,my advice is not to give up the game @the begining..
    If the critical bugs were fixed,i would give it a 10.

    Pros:
    +Long Story,a well created world

    +The best environment i have ever seen in a game

    +The feel that you control a party,

    Cons:
    -FPS drops in a few places (my pc-gtx 970,8gm ram,i7 2600k...full of driver updates...sometimes fps drops when i enter a village with some soldiers and villagers in- high-*not ultra* settings)

    -Simple combat animations

    -Lots of Bugs:frozen party members,invisible conversation wheels/npcs,frozen/non-lootable elites and quest items(most of them begin just after completing Hinterlands),sudden windows returns...

    *The worst parts of the game for me;

    -The range bug in Dragon fights! I soloed 2 dragons from distance with Solas and the Dragons didn't even move :/ Need an areal/distance reset on Dragons fights-or-Dragons' aggression range/ players' spell range balance..

    -Relootable chests by save/load..

    -MOTHER GISELLE's ACCENT!!!!    … Expand
  75. silverdragonaut
    Dec 11, 2014
    8
    In fact that this is my first Dragon Age I must say that I was really impressed. Its a great fun and I would totally recommend it. For those who are disapointed... I cannot say anything about it, because this is my first DA.

    The only thing that annoys is the confusing Map system. There are Areas where you are to low for the Enemies but you are not really warned.
  76. NukeZen
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    To be fast, this game is a damn good game. It is perfect? No. But is a very good rpg and is worth the money they ask you. A lot of gamers are still upset with Bioware due to the Mass Effect 3 Ending war, and the fact that now Bioware is under the wing of EA is not a good thing for sure. Because of this i believe that many players are not "honest" and "realists" in their comments and tendTo be fast, this game is a damn good game. It is perfect? No. But is a very good rpg and is worth the money they ask you. A lot of gamers are still upset with Bioware due to the Mass Effect 3 Ending war, and the fact that now Bioware is under the wing of EA is not a good thing for sure. Because of this i believe that many players are not "honest" and "realists" in their comments and tend to exaggerate in criticism and negative comments. Still, DA:I is a very good rpg game. Just to be sure of being understood. Just my opinion.

    Now, do you want to know what are the problems? Here we are:

    1 - There is no chest to store the equipment. Later in the game you'll understand the absurdity of this oversight
    2 - Characters are not so customizable. You can choose your skills, but not how to custom your abilities, because points are automatically committed
    3 - Some design choices are ridiculous, as weapons and shields "attacked" by magic in the back of the characters without sheaths or other supports. Very "old school fashion"
    4 - It's frostbite 3. Be warned. To run the game at max graphics, you need a serious pc.
    5 - It's frostbite 3. Sometimes, minor graphics glitch may occur. Sometimes.
    6 - The game is huge. HUGE. Sometimes you may feel a little disoriented.

    From this point on, is a classic Bioware game. Great story and great characters. Very good graphic and very funny/good gameplay. I have the pc version, the console version may be a different experience.

    Buy it. If you are not sure, wait for some offer. But soon or later, buy it.    … Expand
  77. GameGuy1024
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    Qualifier: I have played this game about 110 hours, so I have not seen all the in's and out's but I have a pretty good feel for it.

    My System: I'm running it on an Intel i7 @ 4Ghz, 16BG RAM and an NVidia 780. Performance: I'm running 1920x1200 with graphics quality settings at Ultra, and I'm typically getting 38-40 FPS. This gives nice gameplay, very good anti-aliasing and very    Qualifier: I have played this game about 110 hours, so I have not seen all the in's and out's but I have a pretty good feel for it.

    My System: I'm running it on an Intel i7 @ 4Ghz, 16BG RAM and an NVidia 780.

    Performance: I'm running 1920x1200 with graphics quality settings at Ultra, and I'm typically getting 38-40 FPS. This gives nice gameplay, very good anti-aliasing and very nice particle effects for smoke, mist & special effects. Once I had the game hiccup and drop down to about 20 FPS, but closing and restarting fixed it. I found the color palette a little exaggerated, but overall the world is beautiful and very large.

    Controls: Obviously I'm running on a PC, so my comment is about mouse and keyboard. I found the controls an odd hybrid of DA Origins and DA II, but I got the hang of it after a couple of hours although I would say the tactical view is a little hard to control compared to DAO. It took me a little longer to get the hang of the combat controls. Picking up loot is kind of a kludge. Not being able to map functionality to extra mouse buttons is an annoyance.

    The Game: This is a bit of a mixed offering. There are a bunch of fetch quests that make it like an MMO, but you can ignore a lot of them if you want to. Most of the fetch quests like in to the main plot at least tenuously so they don't seem completely pointless. There's a fairly good crafting system for those who like that, but you can mostly ignore it if you want to (although you will have to collect herbs to use & upgrade your potions and grenades. The main plot line is good but not outstanding primarily because it's all kind of predictable. I did however love the political intrigue of the capital of Orlais!)

    Followers: DA games wouldn't be what they are without quirky followers, and that where this game really shines. There are some tricky plot twists amongst the side quests related to your followers that I really liked - they made me think hard about some tricky ethical dilemmas. Generally I really like the followers and the writing associated with them and their individual story lines very much. The voice acting was very solid and the writing for the followers was consistently good.

    Difficulty: There are 4 levels of difficulty, the easiest is really easy, and the hardest has had me dying a lot (which is what you should expect until you've mastered all the min/maxing).

    Bugs: There were a few quirks: Bodies lying in mid-air in a couple of places; twice loading a game crashed the game; and the mouse going offline during dialog selection (this one happens often). None of these have affected my gameplay, or really even been a big inquisition.

    Overall rating: Very good    … Expand
  78. Mufurc
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    Loved the Origins, played DA 2, loved the Inquisition.

    Pros: -Big game world, that have lots of interesting things (tons of side-quest), exploration, and beautiful vistas. -Interesting story -Great and diverse cast of companions -Makes you think about some important questions in life if you are willing. -Great visuals and sounds (some outstanding voice actors in there too) -One of    Loved the Origins, played DA 2, loved the Inquisition.

    Pros:
    -Big game world, that have lots of interesting things (tons of side-quest), exploration, and beautiful vistas.
    -Interesting story
    -Great and diverse cast of companions
    -Makes you think about some important questions in life if you are willing.
    -Great visuals and sounds (some outstanding voice actors in there too)
    -One of the most interesting lore in recent games (combined with the former games of the series)
    -Your decisions really do matter in this game, it is shaping the world, your friends, and yourself.
    -if you like the way Bioware do their games, like you are the one (the main character) in the center of the world.

    Cons:
    -Action bar with 8 slots? Cmoon.
    -Dull villain. (he feels only remarkable by the fact that he forced the Inquisition to be reborn.)
    -Too much grinding side-quest that are not interesting, and doesnt even rewarding, in fact if you do them all, the game just becomes too easy on hardest setting after some time. But you are not forced to do all of them, you can skip 90% of them if its not your thing, i like them, but if they are not interesting, nor necessary, they feel kind of pointless.
    -Your decisions in the game dont really matter gameplay wise. (But they really do in the story.)
    -if you dont like the way Bioware do their games, like you are the one (the main character) in the center of the world.

    It is a good game, with outsanding moments, memorable characters, sweet graphics. I have played it more than 250 hours, and i intend to return later.    … Expand
  79. Robobob
    Jan 4, 2015
    7
    To start: I played this game thoroughly. 120+ hours. So I definitely enjoyed it and had fun. There were some quirks and bugs that made the game soooo annoying at times, but I just kept on playing.

    The graphics are amazing. I have a 4 year old gaming PC and it is one of the sharpest looking games I've played. Character animations and models look spectacular. Armor gleams and shines    To start: I played this game thoroughly. 120+ hours. So I definitely enjoyed it and had fun. There were some quirks and bugs that made the game soooo annoying at times, but I just kept on playing.

    The graphics are amazing. I have a 4 year old gaming PC and it is one of the sharpest looking games I've played. Character animations and models look spectacular. Armor gleams and shines in the sunlight. The Water effects look amazing. The sound and dialog is great too. My party had usually the same 3 characters for most of the game and those 3 had dozens and dozens of conversations between each other that NEVER repeated. This is one thing Bioware excels at.

    The game is huge. There are a good 20-30 missions in the first area alone and as the other areas open up and it almost gets mind boggling as to the number of quests you have to complete. The quests are your typical RPG fare, like the find # of X objects; bring A to B. There is one mini-game where you trace constellations without retracing previous lines that I loved but it was the only mini-game. They could have used a lockpicking mini-game or something.

    I enjoyed the crafting system and crafted far superior weapons and armor then anything I found in a quest or from a vendor. Even when I slayed my last couple dragons, the loot didn't compare to what I could build so the victory was a little less sweet.

    I would have enjoyed a d20 like combat system used in older Bioware games than the Diablo/WoW type combat system that every game seems to use nowadays. I guess doing hundreds or thousands of points of damage just looks more impressive on screen. Yawn.

    Fighting giants and dragons was pretty epic, but there was a definite lack of variety in what I was fighting in 12 different areas. In a game this big, they should have added more unique enemies to fight repetition.

    The Tactical view is a great idea. You can order your 4 characters and pause during combat, but what's strange is that the first time I used it, it was so bugged that I didn't try it again for awhile. My first dragon fight forced me to use it again and for some reason it worked fine then. The first time, my character warped around the battlefield at random and ignored most of the commands I issued. Very strange.

    Another weird bug: keyboard lag. I've never had this happen in any other game. After entering a new area, the keys pressed could take a few second to respond but the mouse worked fine. I actually shut down all programs in the background and disabled the Origin overview. It was better afterwards but sometimes I still had to exit the game and reboot. Sometimes it was so frustrating that I had to walk away before I smashed my own keyboard. LOL. Also, I seemed to have a few crash to desktop when entering the War Room a few times and bugs where potions in my inventory would disappear. Not nearly as buggy as Skyrim when that first came out, though.

    One annoying issue: after having a conversation with one of my most powerful warrior/tanks.. he just left the game. With no warning a character with my best armor and weapon must have had low approval of my decisions because he...just...vanished. LOL. Luckily I saved my game before and afterwards I just never initiated a conversation with him. How about a little heads up, Bioware? Like an approval indicator which I believe they had in older games like Knights of the Old Republic.

    Dragon Age exists in is vast and unique world, but sometimes I have no idea what the NPCs are talking about. There's talk of the Chantry, the Grey Wardens and the Divine.. Andraste and the Seekers and Circle of Magi and blah, blah, blah. Sometimes I skipped through the cutscenes because they were long, dull and confusing. And, Slight spoiler: the villain is another bad guy trying to achieve god-hood through magic. Haven't they done this before in Balder's Gate? It just seemed a little bland and "cookie cutter" to me.

    In a nutshell: A huge, beautiful RPG that should have stuck to an older combat system and should have worked out some bugs before being launched.    … Expand
  80. 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 mixes    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 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
  81. Mando44646
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Easily my Game of the Year. I dont often give perfect 10s on metacritic, but I am here. DA;I rights all the wrongs of DA2 and evolves the franchise from Origins in huge ways. Its what ME3 was to ME and ME2 without the franchise-ruining ending.

    Best new RPG on the market, period. A vast world to explore, compelling choices and characters, a great story, and more. If you aren't playing    Easily my Game of the Year. I dont often give perfect 10s on metacritic, but I am here. DA;I rights all the wrongs of DA2 and evolves the franchise from Origins in huge ways. Its what ME3 was to ME and ME2 without the franchise-ruining ending.

    Best new RPG on the market, period. A vast world to explore, compelling choices and characters, a great story, and more. If you aren't playing this, do it now.    … Expand
  82. Zeliret
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This is the best game of the 2014 year! I don`t know what are the whiners below talking about but this game is totally incredible!

    Really huge picturesque world, tons of interesting quests, unique characters with their own deep stories!
  83. 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
  84. EvilAuthor
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Hours and hours of game play, great voice acting. The story is fantastic and I loved the tie ins to the books and comics.
    This is not a game you rush through. This is not a point and click. This is a 200 hour gaming adventure. It tells a story and you get to shape that story. You build your friendships, you build your Inquisition, your armor and weapons, and you    Absolutely amazing game. Hours and hours of game play, great voice acting. The story is fantastic and I loved the tie ins to the books and comics.
    This is not a game you rush through. This is not a point and click. This is a 200 hour gaming adventure. It tells a story and you get to shape that story. You build your friendships, you build your Inquisition, your armor and weapons, and you customize your castle. This game takes shape based on you and it shows.
    If you're looking for graphics, stick with next gen or PC. It's worth every penny.    … Expand
  85. Viklo
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    I play for story content, and I was not disappointed. The story starts slowly and I was frankly bored for first few hours, but it gets really going after leaving the first big area. After that, I enjoyed the story and companion characters very much. Some of the main story quests were captivating and fast paced, while others gave interesting choices which clearly provide plot points forI play for story content, and I was not disappointed. The story starts slowly and I was frankly bored for first few hours, but it gets really going after leaving the first big area. After that, I enjoyed the story and companion characters very much. Some of the main story quests were captivating and fast paced, while others gave interesting choices which clearly provide plot points for sequels. I enjoyed trying new things like the chance to play politics in Orlesian ball.

    The addition of more races was excellent. My main was a dalish female, and felt it added depth to several game quests. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a romance which was not separate fluff but was clearly written to enhance the main story.

    Replayability of game is good. I finished my first round around 70 hours, and had four areas I had not visited at all. There are so many companions that it is impossible to get to known them all during a single playthrough.

    I was unsure what I would think of not being able to heal between fights and having to rely on potions. I played as a mage, and the chance ended up being positive one because it released me from obligation to pick healing spells or bring the healer on every quest. Overall, the game gives much room to choose companions based on personality instead of roles. Rogues, for example, aren't necessary compared to Origins or DA2 because there aren't as many locks. And party with three mages was actually viable option at many areas on normal difficulty.

    I liked the crafting system. For armor, player can pick the colors and features by choosing which metals/leathers/cloth to use. The color schemes were my favorite! I never got hang of herbalism or potions, probably because I didn't need them.

    As a PC mouse + keyboard player, I had trouble with controls at first but once I got hang of them (like using the right mouse button to look around instead of left), it was ok. Having only 9 quickslots for spells was annoying, since it limited my options during the fights. The game has some problems like crashing during the certain fight in the beginning of the game, but nothing major.    … Expand
  86. Chtulhu
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    This is the most ambitious - and best, so far - game of the Dragon Age franchise. Can't understand why so many people out there are trashing this game. Sure, it may not reach perfection, but has so many great things to offer to Dragon Age fans and RPG aficionados. I'd give it a 9.5 out of 10 if Metacritic would let me.

    THE GOOD: - Beautiful graphics, gorgeous lighting - *Huge*    This is the most ambitious - and best, so far - game of the Dragon Age franchise. Can't understand why so many people out there are trashing this game. Sure, it may not reach perfection, but has so many great things to offer to Dragon Age fans and RPG aficionados. I'd give it a 9.5 out of 10 if Metacritic would let me.

    THE GOOD:
    - Beautiful graphics, gorgeous lighting
    - *Huge* semi-open world, with so much to explore and do
    - Tons of content, a few hundred hours in store for me
    - Fantastic replay value
    - Immersive and epic main quest, with difficult choices, a Bioware trademark
    - The war table strategy elements are a great feature and add depth to the game
    - Interesting and charismatic new characters, with a story of their own
    - You get so see old DA acquaintances
    - All my DAO and DAII choices are correctly reflected in the game
    - Crafting is fun and useful.
    - The Astrarium minigame is a cute distraction
    - Stellar voice acting
    - Combat is enjoyable and very customizable, in terms of difficulty and style
    - Runs stably (well, it does on my system)

    THE BAD:
    - Jerky animations (now fixed, at least in my case)
    - Frostbite engine optimization issues. The game is a system hog. Beefy hardware required to play.
    - The characters hair have a 'plastic' look. Bioware could have done better. Final Fantasy XIII anyone?.
    - The inventory management does the job but feels a bit clunky at times
    - Occasional camera issues, where your view in combat can be blocked by objects
    - Where's the 'walk' button?
    - Where's the party storage chest?    … Expand
  87. Riker_sui
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    After the absolutly badest game Dragon Age 2, is this game great. Dragon Age Inqusition are a good mix of Dragon Age Origin and Skyrim with a touch Tomb Raider.
  88. HuntressLilith
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    Although many of the people posting terrible reviews and the like on here say things like it has a lackluster story, or it has a terrible UI. For the most part they are wrong the story is great and has many noticeable connections to the first and second games for those that played them. Your choices even have impacts large and small.

    The UI could be better for PC players as it has    Although many of the people posting terrible reviews and the like on here say things like it has a lackluster story, or it has a terrible UI. For the most part they are wrong the story is great and has many noticeable connections to the first and second games for those that played them. Your choices even have impacts large and small.

    The UI could be better for PC players as it has limited space for ability placement, but it has many improvements over the DA2 one. The return of the Tactical Camera and it's related elements is a huge improvement over DA2 however. The expansive Skyrim-like feel of the zones like The Hinterlands is also a great improvement over DA2. The only problem with this and the graphics is that if you have a older system, you'll have some issues with the FPS and related elements unless your on lowest settings.    … Expand
  89. akshat1293
    Dec 6, 2014
    10
    I made this account just to write this review. It's been out for a while now so I've put a lot of time into it. This game is awesome. After DA2 I was very concerned. But Bioware managed to pull it off!!! I would give this game 9.5 due to bugs and the stuttering cutscenes. But since the rating system doesn't allow it, I'll go for a 10. One of the best fantasy RPGs I've played. Right upI made this account just to write this review. It's been out for a while now so I've put a lot of time into it. This game is awesome. After DA2 I was very concerned. But Bioware managed to pull it off!!! I would give this game 9.5 due to bugs and the stuttering cutscenes. But since the rating system doesn't allow it, I'll go for a 10. One of the best fantasy RPGs I've played. Right up there with Skyrim for me.… Expand
  90. maiv
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    This is a great game. Extremely fun and addicting. Might not be as strong of a story as Origins but definitely had me hooked the whole time. At the moment, I'd really say you get good value out of this game comparing to what other games are out now.

    Not sure what's with these 0s but I imagine it's just trolls that are butt hurt because they were neglected in their life. Haters being haters.
  91. lilix
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This is my first Dragon Age game and i thinking buy the another editions, this game look really cool, customizations, female characters, multiplayer mode, this is the best =)
  92. 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.
  93. Ananisapta
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    DAI deserves its 'Best Single-player Game of 2014' award from PC Gamer. Whatever issues there were with the PC port early on have been resolved.

    This is a classic sword-and-sorcery RPG with more than a hundred hours of play on a huge map that is minimally repetitious. The look and feel is like the Elder Scrolls series, about on a par with 'Skyrim'. There are many NPCs with whom to    DAI deserves its 'Best Single-player Game of 2014' award from PC Gamer. Whatever issues there were with the PC port early on have been resolved.

    This is a classic sword-and-sorcery RPG with more than a hundred hours of play on a huge map that is minimally repetitious. The look and feel is like the Elder Scrolls series, about on a par with 'Skyrim'. There are many NPCs with whom to interact in depth. Gore can be minimized. There are serious strategic dilemmas and a high moral tone. The theme of racism is given due attention, along with the natural tendency for faction. I found the controls easy to master with a reasonable variety of effects and complex skills trees. Anybody with fond memories of 'Origins' will love this!    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. Inquisitor_D
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    This game brought back my days of playing Baldur's Gate. A central character with special powers , a wide expansive world, and approaching almost every fight tactically, customizable weapons, great NPCs .... and zero game breaker flaws. Easily the best RPG of modern era. Excellent work Bioware. Kudos!!

    You have successfully combined an Open World RPG like Skyrim with the depth, tactics    This game brought back my days of playing Baldur's Gate. A central character with special powers , a wide expansive world, and approaching almost every fight tactically, customizable weapons, great NPCs .... and zero game breaker flaws. Easily the best RPG of modern era. Excellent work Bioware. Kudos!!

    You have successfully combined an Open World RPG like Skyrim with the depth, tactics and NPCs of Baldur's Gate with the latest graphics. Absolutely smashing experience. MMORPGs around the world may have just taken a major hit with this release. Its very had to find games which satisfy both old school and new generation RPG players and you guys have done just that

    Looking forward to my million replays, 1000s of DLCs and many expansions to come.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. ac08
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Best RPG I've played in memory. Great writing, beautiful environments, love the music - as a fan of the franchise they more than exceeded my expectations (which to be fair were hesistant after the previous game.) Played for about fifty hours so far and feel like I haven't even scratched the surface. I experienced some crashing which was fixed by reverting back to the nvidia 344.60 driver.Best RPG I've played in memory. Great writing, beautiful environments, love the music - as a fan of the franchise they more than exceeded my expectations (which to be fair were hesistant after the previous game.) Played for about fifty hours so far and feel like I haven't even scratched the surface. I experienced some crashing which was fixed by reverting back to the nvidia 344.60 driver. I assume it will be optimized eventually. Some frame stuttering in cutscene which they've said will be patched, but doesn't make it unplayable for me. Definitely the best game I've played this year (and definitely Bioware's best release to date.)… Expand
  98. 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 Beauty    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 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
  99. Exakter
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    I'll keep this short.

    I've only played around oh... 20 hours of the game so far. I've been taking my time over a period of days. I I play about 3-4 hours in any given sitting. I play tons of games and have for years. I REALLY liked Dragon Age Origins when it came out and thought it was a perfect example of RPGs. I JUST replayed it in anticipation of DA:I, and also DA2 which I didn't    I'll keep this short.

    I've only played around oh... 20 hours of the game so far. I've been taking my time over a period of days. I I play about 3-4 hours in any given sitting. I play tons of games and have for years. I REALLY liked Dragon Age Origins when it came out and thought it was a perfect example of RPGs. I JUST replayed it in anticipation of DA:I, and also DA2 which I didn't enjoy nearly as much.

    I LOVE DA:I. I think it's a great RPG, and I am ashamed of the internet for it's reviews. Computer games always get mixed reviews but all these 0's for complaints that should be a) ignored, or b) held until their issues are resolved, or c) measured in a different manner.

    A lot of these 0s are realistically 5s-7s. I'm continually finding metacritic to just be a cesspool of hate, worse than any forum. I actually want it to go away because some game companies measure bonuses off of user reviews. People have been fired from them. I've taken a look at multiple people's reviews here, and they all seem to be 10's or 0s. Where are the honest reviews?

    This game is getting a ten from me for three reasons. A) I've really enjoyed it, and it has been worth the amount of time I've put in it. B) I personally have enjoyed the story. (Everyone has claimed its underwhelming, and I don't know what people are talking about, it's pretty standard fare... but we realistically get **** stories every game, and I particularly enjoy those that really step forward but I don't down vote those that are enjoyable) and C) I've thought the graphics, content and gameplay to be entertaining.

    I think people should have to register their game code to post reviews, because quite frankly I'm not convinced half of these 0's have played the same game as me. Or they just can't understand/read english.

    To me this game is comparable to skyrim, but is less repetitive with more of a story, the dragon battles in this game compared to that are INCREDIBLE. This is NOT Skyrim's massive open world, but it is far more open world than ANY of the Dragon Age's prior to it.

    This is a solid step up for Dragon age and I'm excited to see the next one.

    **** All you 0's for nonsense reviews. The fact that there are only 75 mixed reviews is a shame.... This site is so polarizing.    … Expand
  100. tagos
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    This is the best FRPG available bar none. I have not felt so much 'wow' since Baldur's Gate, although Origins approached it. Why not a score of 10 then? Two reasons. I don't want to look like a fan boy trying to counter the ridiculous people posting 0 and as people have noted there is a relatively minor issue with the tactical camera in that there are some occasions when you could doThis is the best FRPG available bar none. I have not felt so much 'wow' since Baldur's Gate, although Origins approached it. Why not a score of 10 then? Two reasons. I don't want to look like a fan boy trying to counter the ridiculous people posting 0 and as people have noted there is a relatively minor issue with the tactical camera in that there are some occasions when you could do with being able to zoom out more.

    Why do I rate this so highly?

    The graphics? The graphics are very good and the world both huge and depicted in beautiful detail.

    The combat? The combination of action and tactical combat works well for the most part and is great fun. But the tactical camera issue does need resolving. For tactical combat to work most effectively the game needs both a longer zoom and a separate pause button instead of combining them.

    The gear and the crafting? I really enjoy this aspect of the game and the way you can modify parts of weapons and armour to customise them for your characters and play styles if you can find the schematics and have the raw materials. Some people find it overly complex but for me it's absorbing.

    So what then? Why do I rate this game so highly?

    The story and the characterisation. This series has always been rightly lauded for this but DAI has taken it to the next level. This is as close as any game has ever got to being an interactive novel. Every character, not just the main characters have their own story. Each one is voiced superbly. However when it comes to your main characters this gets dialled up to 11.

    The Rogue in your party isn't just a rogue. He's Varric (and featured in DA2). He's a dwarven merchant, teller of tall tales and as he puts it 'occasional tag-along'. He has a crossbow named Bianca, but that's a tale he isn't going to tell. Underneath his slightly world-weary cynicism you can tell he's an idealist. He's the type of guy you'd want as your friend and the type of guy who will be by your shoulder when things turn ugly.

    And they're all like that. They have feelings towards you and each other that can change over the course of the story in line with what you say and do so your choices and actions have real consequences.

    What brings this all together is the incredible depth of the world. This is a place every bit as realised as Middle Earth and as you adventure you learn more and more about its history, its religions and its politics. This isn't just cosmetic detail, its the context within which your actions and choices take place. What you say and do can shape the world.

    I could go on but you get the drift. This is the FRPG release of the decade.

    Finally - technical issues. I'm playing on Ultra settings and MSAA2 (?) anti alias at 2060*1050 on an i5/8MB/GTX 780 system. I'm not having any technical problems. Very occasionally (as in twice in 20 hours) I needed to run the free memory cleaner I use as standard to clear stuttering and I'm sure that was as much to do with me application swapping and doing stuff on the second screen as the game itself.

    So in summary - DAI is extremely good and certainly does not in any way merit the ridiculous scores of 0 being given or the frankly bizarre reviews that accompany them.    … 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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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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