Dragon Age: Inquisition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 2975 Ratings

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  1. tora75
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Contender for game of the year. It's been a long wait, but man has it been worth it. Great battle mechanics, much to do (with purpose) and guess what? It doesn't fee grindy (say what?). This is because Bioware, does what it does well and offers solid STORIES. Not just a good main story, but hundreds of good side stories (so far). Thank you, Bioware!
  2. Jaypeace
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    So far i have played the sing,e player for 3 hours and played the multiplayer about 3 hours. The multiplayer is very captivating. I found myself not wanting to turn the game off because i was having so much fun. When my friends get the game and we play it together we will have a blast. The single player is very well made. The graphics are really good for a game this large. There were someSo far i have played the sing,e player for 3 hours and played the multiplayer about 3 hours. The multiplayer is very captivating. I found myself not wanting to turn the game off because i was having so much fun. When my friends get the game and we play it together we will have a blast. The single player is very well made. The graphics are really good for a game this large. There were some points during the cutscenes where the framerate dropped but it didn't bother me too much. The story is pretty interesting and has me wanting to continue getting deeper into the game. Combat is fun and the tactical element proves really useful in sticky situations. At one point I was out in the forest and had to tackle a group of enemies when we all had low health and no potions left. Had i just ran in attacking we would have died but using some tactics i was able to kill all the enemies without anyone dying. All in all this is a really solid game and if you like RPGs this is something you should really consider buying.… Expand
  3. ZambieGuy
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    So far this game is HUGE improvement over Da2 ,instead of having only one race in the last game now has gone up to 4 and instead of having a very small world like the last game this one on the other hand has a huge massive land to explore and the combat has been improved the story is also engaging so far.This is a must play for fans of rpgs and a return to glory for Bioware.
  4. Darleh
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Great. Fluid. Combat. Easily the best game on PS4 right now. I plan on completing the game on nightmare and so far so good. The prologue was great and I can't wait to see what comes next!
  5. greywarden_60
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This game is just awesome. Massive and complex story, amazing characters, a vast world to explore and that special ingredient that is present in all bioware games: The ability to induce strong emotions in the player.
  6. cntrl
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    My first impression is just: WOW!!
    After all those Shooters and Sportsgames there finally is a decent RPG on the PS4 and a really, really good one...
    The graphics are awesome, character customization options are plenty, combat mode different of what you are known from other RPGs, but really really great and the Story seems to be pretty decent as well (at least the part that i have    My first impression is just: WOW!!
    After all those Shooters and Sportsgames there finally is a decent RPG on the PS4 and a really, really good one...
    The graphics are awesome, character customization options are plenty, combat mode different of what you are known from other RPGs, but really really great and the Story seems to be pretty decent as well (at least the part that i have played so far).
    A must have for all the RPG Fans out there!    … Expand
  7. jakeman25
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I don't really understand all the negative about this game, i've put around 40 hours into Dragon age so far and I'm really loving this game, its honestly the best Rpg I have played since Skyrim. Maybe its just EA haters or something but its really a great and beautiful game well worth the 60 dollar purchase. IMO.
  8. socokid
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Look at some of the reasons for the 0 and 1 scores. Hilariously childish.

    This game is amazing. A solid 9 without pause. The graphics (at least on the PS4 to a 50" Plasma) are stunning, gameplay is fluid, fighting is however you want it (smash-mouth, or stop and plan every move), the voice acting is superb (stick with the English male, however) and RPG elements are everywhere. All I    Look at some of the reasons for the 0 and 1 scores. Hilariously childish.

    This game is amazing. A solid 9 without pause. The graphics (at least on the PS4 to a 50" Plasma) are stunning, gameplay is fluid, fighting is however you want it (smash-mouth, or stop and plan every move), the voice acting is superb (stick with the English male, however) and RPG elements are everywhere.

    All I know is that I'm having a blast, and that is what matters.    … Expand
  9. Poopypants123
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    One of the best RPG'S ever made. Gives Skyrim a run for it's money for sure. Amazing graphics, amazing story, and for the most part the game is extremely polished on the PS4 considering how massive this game is in size. Incredible! Well done Bioware!
  10. TheFulander
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Anyone who gives it a 0 or 1 is a troll. This game is incredibly detailed. Graphics look great. Controls take a bit to get used to, but work plenty fine. A ton of customization, lots of choices. In 4 hours of playing, I have already seen my choices make an impact on the game. I would say this is game of the year. Awesome game, have loved playing it.
  11. CatBlade
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This gameplay is so fun. It feels very much like an Elder Scrolls game, but with Dragon Age elements (companion interaction, amazing dialogue) that combine the best of both worlds. This game is huge. It takes up 40+ HD space and you will get the most for your money. The graphics, smoothness of gameplay, and audio are splendid. If you plan to spend 60-70 dollars on this game, definitelyThis gameplay is so fun. It feels very much like an Elder Scrolls game, but with Dragon Age elements (companion interaction, amazing dialogue) that combine the best of both worlds. This game is huge. It takes up 40+ HD space and you will get the most for your money. The graphics, smoothness of gameplay, and audio are splendid. If you plan to spend 60-70 dollars on this game, definitely invest in this version.… Expand
  12. MDaxus
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I haven't yet finished this game but I have a feeling a lot of the people giving reviews here haven't either. With that said I believe a lot of the people here complaining are either trolls or have been playing on the awkward controls that is keyboard and mouse.

    I ordered this game on Origin this morning and thought I'd give it a try since they offer a nice refund policy. After 27GB of    I haven't yet finished this game but I have a feeling a lot of the people giving reviews here haven't either. With that said I believe a lot of the people here complaining are either trolls or have been playing on the awkward controls that is keyboard and mouse.

    I ordered this game on Origin this morning and thought I'd give it a try since they offer a nice refund policy. After 27GB of download later I found myself quite disappointed with the results. My system met the recommended system requirements yet there were still quite a lot of stutters with framerates. I'm not particularly picky about graphics when it comes to these games especially when it offers a huge amount of content so lowering the settings to minimal helped a bit with that problem. However, there's also this problem with the controls on the keyboard and mouse that I have a major issue with. It made the game feel really cheaply made like a typical MMO with clunky WASD controls. Movement feels weightless and the controls for camera, aiming, and skills just don't seem solid enough. Also the tactical view is so disconnected from the game that it's like the game is constantly pushing you to play the third person mode instead. The camera work on tactical mode is just as bad sadly. I was hoping to get the sort of controls that was in dragon age where everything felt familiar and you have really solid control over the camera angles over fights.

    I suppose majority of the work went into the gamepad because after 30 mins I could not bare to play with the keyboard and mouse. I immediately plugged in my ds4 controller and my goodness, the controls were smooth and felt real really great. It was so good on the controller that it was like playing a whole different game. So right after that I decided to get a refund on origin and grabbed myself a ps4 copy and after a couple hours on the game, I must say, everything I read in the reviews are just spot on. This game could end up as one of my favourite games of all time and has a really good spot right beside skyrim.

    Moral of the story, do not play with keyboard and mouse, it's a nightmare!    … Expand
  13. Tiradox
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I'll make this short and simple, Game of the year contender. Dragon age inquisition is one of the best rpg's I've played in a long time. Fun world, good characters and so many things to do. Between all the crafting and quests, it's easy to see 100's of hours spent playing this great game. Great job Bioware , thanks for making another great game.
  14. adrenilinmatt
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Lol at the people who are giving this a 0, I literally saw one guy write "I'm giving this a zero to balance it out" it's like, do you have a life at all bro? Hahaha, anyway, this game is amazing, totally makes up for da2, Roy elements we've been waiting for since dao. graphics are awesome and dragon fights are solid.
  15. Star_Wars
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Awesome game, great story and that graphics! First real "next-gen" game. 80-120 hours here I come! Great controls, however the control of the AI team members could be better. Therefore I give it a 9/10
  16. dylanr
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games ive ever played simply class for starters the plot is fantastic the graphics really gets u into the game .The characters are unique
  17. ScottishCream
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Just got my game and played for about 12 hours (so my opinion is not final) but so far I can say this game is amazing. It's not game-breaking like Skyrim but it hold it's ground. The world is amazing even though it's not a big sandbox like in Skyrim, it still feels huge and give them the opportunity to make world completely different from each other without trying to make a logicalJust got my game and played for about 12 hours (so my opinion is not final) but so far I can say this game is amazing. It's not game-breaking like Skyrim but it hold it's ground. The world is amazing even though it's not a big sandbox like in Skyrim, it still feels huge and give them the opportunity to make world completely different from each other without trying to make a logical transformation. The game seems at first very stricted and you feel very limited to the road from one place to the other but after a few hours the world really opens up. So far I have not done any side quest's (maybe 2 or 3) and just done the story quest and still it feels like I only completed 1% of the story.

    I have only played this game for 15 hours so my opinion isn't final but so far so good.    … Expand
  18. Peenusmuncher69
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I hate these people giving this a 0, what is wrong with you? This game is incredible. Are you really that butthurt over it not being completely perfect in every way? I'd give it a 9/10 at it's worst.
  19. Demikly
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad (which is odd for PC).. this may irk some (but delights others like me to no end).
    * Use Mantle if you are AMD GPU - I got a based god 10fps bump and everything just seems to look and run better when using the Mantle API.
    * Install on a SSD for sure, load times are next to none.. just long enough to read 1-2 of the cards then you're into the game.
    * Cut-scenes were a bit stuttery as well, until I used Mantle.. AMD cards and DX11 in this game don't like each other as much.
    * The best music I have ever heard in a game, and I'm only 10 hours in.. it's just...... spectacular.
    * The Storytelling, so far, is amazing... only bested by the superb atmosphere and character interactions.
    * GOTY shoe in from what I've played.. it's the Dragon Age game you have been waiting for since finishing Origins, believe the hype.    … Expand
  20. AgentSambora
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Dragon Age Inquisition takes the greatest aspects of a classic Bioware RPG and combines them with stunning visuals and an exploration system that is one of the best to date. Take all this and add a deep, emotional Bioware style story, and you have one of the best RPG's to date.
  21. Nataliaumdois3
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I'm playing it for a couple of hours now, and it's amazing! Dragon age lore is so complex, you can explore for hours trying to discover more about the world.
  22. Quelthalion
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Possibly the best RPG of new gen, it combines Skyrim's expansive world with actual depth. The characters are interesting and well written and the combat is fun.
  23. Suronal
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Let me start off by saying... What is wrong with some people and some of these reviews... LOL the work that BioWare and EA have put into this title is simply outstanding.. the level of detail on even the most mundane tasks, it all has a purpose and all ties to the lore of the Dragon Age universe.. If you are not a RPG fan .. its simple not for you .. do not buy or play this game, stick toLet me start off by saying... What is wrong with some people and some of these reviews... LOL the work that BioWare and EA have put into this title is simply outstanding.. the level of detail on even the most mundane tasks, it all has a purpose and all ties to the lore of the Dragon Age universe.. If you are not a RPG fan .. its simple not for you .. do not buy or play this game, stick to your "Call of Duty" brainless shooting.. as for RPG fans every where, you will love this game.. the Sheer size of the world, even on a comparison to games like Skyrim.. is on Par .. if not bigger.. i have played a measly 14 hours so far.. and i cant get enough... the pace is perfect.. not too fast ... but nice and slow just like Skyrim.. i like enjoy my food, not scarf it all down in once bite.. :) Simply put.. This is in my opinion the best in the series .. If your a fan of Bioware games... or RPG's .. grab it up .. and savor it .… Expand
  24. iCanHazBrains
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    The game is really fun. I'm currently playing a mage and i'm loving the skill trees and spells.
    Theres a ton of quests and areas to explore, you won't be completing it quickly. The world is visually stunning. There's a few minor bugs, but they are minor. 9/10. Worth the buy.
  25. PommeDeSang
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I want to start off by saying that this game isn't perfect. The combat system has a relatively steep learning curve, the story is a little flat, and I've run into a few bugs which I'm sure will be patched. Now that I've gotten that out of the way I cannot say enough about how fun this game is. I am about 3 hours into it now and every second has been amazing. DAI is beautiful. ElderI want to start off by saying that this game isn't perfect. The combat system has a relatively steep learning curve, the story is a little flat, and I've run into a few bugs which I'm sure will be patched. Now that I've gotten that out of the way I cannot say enough about how fun this game is. I am about 3 hours into it now and every second has been amazing. DAI is beautiful. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the only other game that I can recall that dropped my jaw so far based on graphics alone. The Snow, the water, the trees, the darkspawn, the character animations are all so mindblowingly good. The story though flat I have found compelling enough to never feel like I'm just going through the motions. I care about all of my companions. The overall scope of the game is grand. Lastly and most importantly I have had fun for every second I've played.… Expand
  26. Iceberg91
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    A contender for Game of The Year.This is the best rpg in new gen.It is better than origin,perfect.the story is fantastic,gameplay is wonderful,longevity incredible,120-150 hours.Shadow Of Mordor,Far cry 4 and Dragon Age are the best game of next gen.This is absolutely the best.
  27. ice05
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    First Dragon Age game!

    I'm not an expert on this game, but after 5 hours of playing the story I like it a lot. It's slow at the start but then it kind of sets you free. I love the music and the atmosphere, the graphics aren't the best but I can live with that. The characters have... character. Which helps a lot with not making it feel dull. I could change my rating but right now I'm    First Dragon Age game!

    I'm not an expert on this game, but after 5 hours of playing the story I like it a lot. It's slow at the start but then it kind of sets you free. I love the music and the atmosphere, the graphics aren't the best but I can live with that. The characters have... character. Which helps a lot with not making it feel dull. I could change my rating but right now I'm happy with the game.

    I do recommend playing on a higher difficulty then normal.    … Expand
  28. HazardXMediaz
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    When you think of fantasy RPG in your head, this is that vision. One might argue Skyrim is also a great fantasy RPG, while I would say yes, that isn't exactly the vision people would have as a fantasy RPG in their heads.
  29. xl33tgamerx
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Absolutely stunning. The combat is fluid and engaging, graphics are incredible and the game feels entirely expansive and open-world oriented, where chocies you make in the game actually have positive or negative consequences. Feels very close to a living, breathing fantasy world. Very happy with the 70 dollars I spent on this game for the Deluxe edition. Bioware, thou art redeemed in mine eyes.
  30. Ogmios232
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    The replay value of this game is EXTREMELY high. You can finish the main storyline without any fuss, but after finishing the game it makes you want to do more. This game is littered with side quests, tiny story lines which makes this game amazing. Unfortunately it isn't a open world type of game but the many different locations are MASSIVE and extremely diverse, from a dessert to snow, toThe replay value of this game is EXTREMELY high. You can finish the main storyline without any fuss, but after finishing the game it makes you want to do more. This game is littered with side quests, tiny story lines which makes this game amazing. Unfortunately it isn't a open world type of game but the many different locations are MASSIVE and extremely diverse, from a dessert to snow, to tropical rain forests, to ancient civilizations. The art, graphics, voice acting is very well done. If you look at the characters while they speak the movements of their jaws and lips matches their words very well, it is believable. Also the game characters have such diverse personalities and you want to know more about them. I love this game, the gameplay and combat system does need a little bit more work because I find the combat too easy. Nonetheless, the storyline, romance, drama, jokes, graphics, acting and more makes up for the game's minor problems. Very well done.… Expand
  31. amirreza1
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    I m fan of RPGs. And if a game doesnt meet requirements of RPG , I give low rate. But This game meets requirement. The problem is lack of Next gen graphics. and there should be more fun activities and civilisation in an RPG . Skyrim was better in this case. I like the games. Its too long and exciting but it doesnt deserve AAA.
  32. dj_cole
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    I've always been a fan of old school western style RPG's, which seem to mostly live on in recreations of older games. The original Dragon Age Origins was one of the greatest games I've ever played and never felt like another RPG reached the same height that game did. Before that it had been Knights of the Old Republic 2 that left me yearning for years. Don't get me wrong, there are a tonI've always been a fan of old school western style RPG's, which seem to mostly live on in recreations of older games. The original Dragon Age Origins was one of the greatest games I've ever played and never felt like another RPG reached the same height that game did. Before that it had been Knights of the Old Republic 2 that left me yearning for years. Don't get me wrong, there are a ton of high quality RPG's out there. The Mass Effect Series and Deus Ex Human Revolution were outstanding, but neither had the same party style gameplay that the fantasy counterparts in the RPG world have and the Elder Scroll series is just a different style of RPG. Dragon Age Inquisition skipped over the hack and slash style of Dragon Age 2 to return to a level, not quite as high as Dragon Age Origins at its time, that is enthralling with good longevity.

    The game follows a mighty hero that falls haphazardly into the middle of an apocalyptic event. It's the fairly standard fare of "I'm a nobody, who happens to be amazing, and falls backward into being a hero." While I've read several reviews that found the story to be lacking, I actually found it pretty interesting. There are quite a few religious overtones to the game that can go either way depending on how you want to interact with the world. Being someone who is, myself, religious I found quite a few thoughtful encounters, but they could easily be played the exact opposite for someone who is not, or fairly agnosticly.

    The world is beautiful and varied. The ten main areas are fairly diverse, though there are three areas that are essentially slight variations on desert. The game is a bit deceiving as the first area, the Hinterlands, is by far the largest and most densely packed area and the other areas are either much smaller or slightly smaller and much less densely populated. Groups in the different areas are mostly interesting and the cultures are widely varied.

    Combat is fun, though there are no healing spells in the game, which is my main complaint. With limited potions available for healing it felt like they were trying to mimic the healing effects in Dark Souls (Dark Souls does having healing spells, but their effectiveness while in combat isn't very good). The problem with this in Dragon Age is that Dark Souls is rarely about fighting hordes of enemies and only have to worry about keeping yourself alive instead of managing multiple characters. Dragon fights are epic and provide a good challenge and a great sense of reward once they are defeated. I will sayI played through the game on nightmare (for the trophy) which was tough and intense, before switching to normal after I beat the game. Playing on nightmare was enjoyable, but once I was on normal the combat became dull as it required little effort. Even for enemies about the same level as my character I rarely had to do much more than just hold down the attack button.

    The party members feel alive with their own motivations and takes on the world. There was only one party member I flatly disliked having in my party because of their personality. It wasn't the best cast of characters I've ever had in an RPG, but the main party members along with the other recurring characters made the game more enjoyable and made me feel invested in what happens.

    A lot of what Dragon Age Inquisition does best is having a lot of content on the side. There is a war room where you can send agents out into the world to complete quests on their own and gain rewards and power for you. You can sit in judgment of those who have opposed you. There is a keep to upgrade called Skyhold which you eventually make your way to after the first part of the game being spent at Haven. There is a detailed crafting system, and a gathering system, that allows you to create armor, weapons, upgrade spells and craft extra components to go on weapons as well as runes to enchant them. The armor and weapons I was able to craft were never as good as what I was able to find in the world, and by the end of the game I was bogged down with good epic gear (and an inordinate amount of epic two handed melee weapons). The runes are powerful and useful, though be careful as they are consumed on use and can't be reused, and useful runes are rare and the materials to craft them aren't very common either.

    Dragon Age Inquisition is a great game that does a lot of extra things not seen normally in RPG's. Despite my few gripes (lack of healing spells, crafting recipes that aren't actually helpful) there is a ton of content to the game that stays interesting. I've logged eighty hours in the game and still enjoy it. There is a multiplayer component similar to Mass Effect 3's, but I doubt anybody would be buying the game for that. It's fine, but the main draw is the extensive and enjoyable single player. I would highly recommend this as a buy.    … Expand
  33. kathrynb42
    May 6, 2015
    9
    If you care about the world and lore and characters of Dragon Age games, Inquisition is wonderful. The companions (and advisors) are my favourite team across all Bioware games, they are funny, interesting, have heart wrenching plots and whether you befriend them or have... antagonistic relationships with them... the relationships and character growth feels real and personal.
    Plot wise the    If you care about the world and lore and characters of Dragon Age games, Inquisition is wonderful. The companions (and advisors) are my favourite team across all Bioware games, they are funny, interesting, have heart wrenching plots and whether you befriend them or have... antagonistic relationships with them... the relationships and character growth feels real and personal.
    Plot wise the game is solid, and for the first time in the Dragon Age series I feel as though I don't want to move onto a new protagonist next game. The Inquisition is far reaching across Thedas, and I feel committed to my Inquisitor and my companions to follow them through to whatever comes next.
    I used to say "No one plays Dragon Age for the combat"... and I was right. Until now. Combining tactical and real time combat on PS4 is a triumph, and the game is perfect to 'play it your way'. I've played through all in real time, on casual/normal settings, and I've played through on Nightmare twice, once with lots of tactical camera, and once without, but with paying lots of attention to finding and crafting gear, and creating the best builds for everyone. All these play styles have felt fun and fulfilling, and despite being a 80- 150 hour game each time, has never become boring!
    Similarly there is lots of side content, which is there if you want it, either for lore and story and character purposes, or simply for experience, but you're never forced to endlessly grind minor fetch quests. The thing about this game, is that it is wonderfully designed and balanced for you to play it the way you want. If something isn't fun for you, don't bother with it anymore- turn down the combat (or turn it up!), stop questing in the hinterlands (or do more!), whatever you want!
    The multiplayer part of the game, while not quite as fun and fast paced as ME3MP, was still surprisingly fun, especially with friends, and well supported. I play it frequently, at weekends to do the challenges, and when I don't have much time but my fingers are itching for some dragon age!
    Also you can smooch and cuddle with some real cuties, or get down to sexy business with them, in the best romance content bioware has ever produced. And we all know Bioware games are just overly complicated dating sims :P    … Expand
  34. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Choose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of yourChoose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of your path through a living world – construct structures, customize outposts, and change the landscape itself as environments are re-shaped in the wake of your Inquisition. Lead a company selected from nine unique, fully-realized characters – each of whom react to your actions and choices differently, forming complex relationships both with you and with each other. Hone your own character from multiple races, customize their appearance, and select their powers and abilities as the game progresses. Extensive customization options allow you to choose everything from the color of your follower’s boots to the features of your Inquisition stronghold. Become an agent of change in a time of uncertainty and upheaval. Shape the course of empires, bring war or peace to factions in conflict, and drive the ultimate fate of the Inquisition. Will you stop the cataclysmic anarchy gripping the Dragon Age? [Electronic Arts]… Expand
  35. broth262
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    I absolutely love this game. I don't remember the last RPG that I beat and then instantly made a new character and started again. I'm currently in an attempt to get 100% complete and I wonder if that will ever happen.

    My only issues with the game would be: The game has some issues like a certain mage build being unbeatable as well as accidentally walking into parts of the map where my    I absolutely love this game. I don't remember the last RPG that I beat and then instantly made a new character and started again. I'm currently in an attempt to get 100% complete and I wonder if that will ever happen.

    My only issues with the game would be: The game has some issues like a certain mage build being unbeatable as well as accidentally walking into parts of the map where my character is clearly not good enough to be there and the other being how mountainous the terrain is and constantly being frustrated by my lack of ability to walk places and the CPU AI can be very stupid at times.

    Those four issues are the only problems I've had with the game, and none of those are game breaking in the slightest. I got sucked in, even with the semi-predictable story. Some parts of the game are better than others, but I l;oved this game and will be playing it for years.    … Expand
  36. DanmarkBlueBook
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    If you love RPG's or fantasy this is the game for you. Despite not playing the other games in the franchise, I immediately got hooked and fascinated with the world characters and story. My only downside is since you need power points to start story missions or any other new location you want to visit, side quests become a burden that's blocking you from what you really want to do so thatIf you love RPG's or fantasy this is the game for you. Despite not playing the other games in the franchise, I immediately got hooked and fascinated with the world characters and story. My only downside is since you need power points to start story missions or any other new location you want to visit, side quests become a burden that's blocking you from what you really want to do so that you'll be able to do said thing. But don't get me wrong; The side quests and loyal missions are great and feel important. The game has so much replay value! Not just making different choices and character playing in another style (Warrior mage or rouge), but also playing as a different specie makes a difference in the story. Amazing musical score as well. The best of 2014.… Expand
  37. norse
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Hands down, best game ever. The writing is great - high emotional impact on the midgame transition, and the ending/cliffhanger is phenomenal. I can't wait for the next game in the series - 130h of awesome storytelling, great graphics and music, so less than 50c per hour of entertainment. Thank you to the team, this was unbelievably worthwhile!
  38. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    8
    Good game but i do have mixed feeling about this one. The game becomes repetitive after a while and not a lot of story choices doesn't seems to have a lot of impact like it was in DA1.
  39. masterjohnson1
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    I have loved every Dragon Age that has come out, the second one was not as good but still and enjoyable game
    but Inquisition is just up there as one of the best games for PS4 today.
    The massive world, many of party members, new race, I don't think they could have made this better if they wanted to. The 218 people that have put a negative review have something wrong with them. Best game    I have loved every Dragon Age that has come out, the second one was not as good but still and enjoyable game
    but Inquisition is just up there as one of the best games for PS4 today.
    The massive world, many of party members, new race, I don't think they could have made this better if they wanted to. The 218 people that have put a negative review have something wrong with them.
    Best game of 2014 hands down    … Expand
  40. TheMetacritiqer
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bioware rightfully made the best fantasy game only beat by Skyrim. The real draw of this game is Character customization, choices, and discovery. I always love creating a female character and this game doesn't disappoint in that respect unlike Fallout 4 for example. Inquisition still has the best dialogue system and the most decisions out of modern games. So the only competition in that respect is between well, previous Bioware titles and Telltale Games. However, most choices don't have a big enough impact. No matter who you choose, Templars or Mages, you'll still have to defend Haven from the forgettable villain. I understand that part is critical to the story but Bioware has given much more weight to choices in the Mass Effect series
    . But Skyhold really is a big improvement over the Normandy. The world is plenty big and the highlights visually are the houses in the Emerald Graves, the Eleven temple in the end, and the sand dunes of the Western Approach(beat Elder Scrolls to the punch). Due to the leveling and weapon damage system, enemies had to have large health bars to make the former mechanics work. There is no point in getting a better weapon if the Red Templars succumb to one or two hits. This makes encounters long and less fun. Dragons take so long to kill.
    Only at the end does the story get intriguing. This is mostly thanks to Morigan(who I kept thinking was the villain due to the reveal trailer) and the Elvin lore.Since that I was eager to make progress in the game, I skipped most of the cutscenes, dialogue, and books;something I usually don't do.It ended up cutting my playthrough in half(about 50 hours instead of the average 100+)
    In a world where Gods and magic exist, religion stills gets thing wrong. Something I only realized towards the end. Not that they were morally wrong(the chantry is clearly the old christian church and a lot of it draws inspiration from the real world) but that it's not certain who these gods were as Mythal turns out not to be an Elvin god but Morigan's Immortal human mother. And there isn't proof of the maker or the Old Gods existence. The only interesting part of Coryriphius (spelled wrong) was when he mentions that the thrones in the heavens were empty. That mystery definitely will be explained in future games.
    The end seems to point towards a Grey Warden civil war being a plot point for DAV. It really sucks that EA most likely took the real ending and released it as the Trespasser DLC only for current-gen. That will probably stop me from playing it as I played it on the 360 and will likely get a PS4.
    So the near future for Bioware is Andromeda. Something that is taking far too long to make. Is it going through development hell? Almost. Bioware is trying to make a far more ambitious game than Mass Effect 3. But here's the problem. This is in terms of content, not substance. Clearly the scale of this game is whats being built upon. And in my opinion thats a bad thing. Inquisition would have been significantly better in terms of story, pacing, and level design if Bioware didn't try to compete with the sheer size of Skyrim. Either way, I'm almost certain that Andromeda will be a great game:)    … Expand
  41. bigboss1964
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Dragon Age: Inquisition

    Game-Play:The game-play in this game is awesome i can say that is the best game-play i the series the way you use your skills is so natural and fun .It has two types of game-play action and strategy mode witch you can change at any time of the game even in mid combat . All the classes are work great even if some classes are more powerful than others. Story:The    Dragon Age: Inquisition

    Game-Play:The game-play in this game is awesome i can say that is the best game-play i the series the way you use your skills is so natural and fun .It has two types of game-play action and strategy mode witch you can change at any time of the game even in mid combat . All the classes are work great even if some classes are more powerful than others.

    Story:The story is great but the ending may disappoint some in general it is still great with interesting characters from old games and some new characters it will take you about 35 to 40 hours to complete the story.

    Graphics:The graphics are really good and the game looks beautiful.

    Notes:I think that the game should have more weapons for every class.This game is a masterpiece and deserves the to buy at full price.    … Expand
  42. anichels
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    Hmm... User score seems a bit low.
    I enjoyed this game immensely, and maybe it's because I didn't play the previous titles that I don't know what I'm missing. The world was open, and it was big, and it looks amazing. Loved slaying dragons, and enjoyed the quests that you can do on the main map.
    Final boss was anti-climactic and way too easy to beat. Have no issues with this title    Hmm... User score seems a bit low.
    I enjoyed this game immensely, and maybe it's because I didn't play the previous titles that I don't know what I'm missing. The world was open, and it was big, and it looks amazing. Loved slaying dragons, and enjoyed the quests that you can do on the main map.

    Final boss was anti-climactic and way too easy to beat. Have no issues with this title winning the GOTY.    … Expand
  43. snowtiger65
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    very good game . massive, but too repetitive , loved the first 11 hours, then everything got mundane and pretty samey. pity. fun turned into obligation
  44. BisharoAlan
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Basically This game is brilliant everything you want in a Dragon Age game There are a large variety of abilities and Spells But To many damn Fetch quests.
  45. Davidscj
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    Depth of character and gameplay make Dragon Age: Inquisition an unforgettable experience. Bioware once again craft an engaging story with excellent choices that truly make you think. The world itself is expansive, beautiful and filled with a great range of enemies that effectively test your tactical ability. Undoubtedly the best gaming experience of 2014.
  46. DDP
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Great game, great story and a wonderful game play. This game is a must have for all the fan of the saga, and for people who love fantasy. The first 2 dlcs do not add much to the game (The descent and Jaws of Hakkon) apart few more hours of game play but "trespasser" is the DLC to have, it is amazing and beautifully done, with more hours to play and story ending content. Thumbs up!
  47. Meolac
    Aug 15, 2015
    9
    Graphic 9
    Sound 8.5
    Gameplay 9
    Total 9
    This is the best of Dragon Age series........................................... The longer journey, the better.
  48. GuyFromFinland
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    First, the story is just great, the voice acting is great and the charters are brilliant. I rarely spent more than 150 hours of time in the game, but this game was so much to explore, different challenges and i was able to develop friendships and romances. The environment was very nicely done and I was really surprised that this game was this good. (I've never previously played Dragon Age,First, the story is just great, the voice acting is great and the charters are brilliant. I rarely spent more than 150 hours of time in the game, but this game was so much to explore, different challenges and i was able to develop friendships and romances. The environment was very nicely done and I was really surprised that this game was this good. (I've never previously played Dragon Age, but I had read the story)… Expand
  49. moxmeista24
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Dragon Age Inquisition is the first Dragon Age game I've played and I have to say I was very impressed. The game has a good combat system that provides action whilst also allowing tactical combat if that is your preferred route. The main plot is good, but not amazing, however what I really liked was the way in which the game allows you to shape the world around you by the decisions youDragon Age Inquisition is the first Dragon Age game I've played and I have to say I was very impressed. The game has a good combat system that provides action whilst also allowing tactical combat if that is your preferred route. The main plot is good, but not amazing, however what I really liked was the way in which the game allows you to shape the world around you by the decisions you make and the alliances you build. The main area in which DA Inquisition shines though is in the shed load of side missions and extra content that the game has to offer. I am at +100 hours and there is still loads to do - so definitely well worth buying!… Expand
  50. RPGaymer
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Short and sweet - one of my most favorite games ever.
    The score of 9 takes all the expansions and patches into account that round up most of the tiny things that bugged me at the beginning.
    Also - this is a very personal view of a game as it takes into account what I love about role play games - and this really hits my taste. The Highlights of this game are in my opinion: +++ The    Short and sweet - one of my most favorite games ever.
    The score of 9 takes all the expansions and patches into account that round up most of the tiny things that bugged me at the beginning.
    Also - this is a very personal view of a game as it takes into account what I love about role play games - and this really hits my taste.
    The Highlights of this game are in my opinion:
    +++ The storytelling. I can't put enough plusses on that one. The cutscenes are just great, until now I wasn't even aware that computer games could express such a variety of expressions and emotions. Also the way the cameras are set during the cutscenes - like watching a movie, not at all like the static-expression-and-emotionless-statues you meet in Skyrim. The characters in DAI have a depth I have never encountered before. They are authentic, they have a personality and the game really makes you care about them, wanting to know more of their past, of their opinions and such. I have finished several playthroughs and each time there were new things to discover, new angles and perspectives from which the story could be seen. A character I loathed on my first playthrough really grew on me the second time as I overcame my opinion of her and actually started to learn more about her. This is just a great story, that draws you in, that captivates you and that actually has a lot of references to our modern day society. The game confronts you with religion in numerous ways, and no matter what your opinion is on that, the characters you meet will make you start to think. The parallels to the catholic church are there, and they are displayed in a well differentiated fashion. I am not a religious person, yet some talks with Mother Giselle, Cassandra or Leliana really made me question my so far rather negative view of the church. And this is just an example of how this story creates parallels to real issues without judging, but showing many perspectives on the topic and leaving it up to the player to make up his opinion. There simply is a depth and subtext to this game that goes beyond what one might expect from a video game. That's why I like this game so much. Not sooo much for the gameplay, but for the way it is an interactive story telling medium between a good novel and a good movie.
    ++ The setting: I just love the way you build up your inquisition and get the feel of ruling a powerful organization
    +++ have ot mention them again: your party members - just a bunch of great non-cliche party members. From the eloquent front warrior to the witty and overconfident and gay wizard to the mysterious elf - they are all well written characters.

    As I said - this is my personal view, others value a well balanced gameplay above a good story and will therefore give a different score. Speaking of the gameplay, lets get to some negative points:

    - the gameplay: Dragon Age Origins (not Inquisition) started out as a somewhat modern adaption of the famous baldurs gate that was known for its tactical depth. Dragon Age Inquisition has left that noble path behind and leaves me missing the tactical depth as it has more of an mediocre action oriented gameplay.
    - the inventory: is a mess." I wanna switch my armor. now I have to run to the smith, dismantle the shoes and gauntlets from my armor and put them to the new one, so I can wear it." - In other game switching equipment is just the matter of pressing a button in DAI you have fiddle through a hundred menus to get it done. Dealing with my inventory is no fun at all.
    - Elves look like starved, sick people you usually only see on their deathbeds, only bones and skin. I know this a harsh critic , but whenever I tried to start out as an elf and saw my inquisitor wearing robes or the (horrible) stronghold pyjama I got that image of a starved out sick person in my mind and couldn't play any more. Maybe its just me, and I know elves have to be somewhat slim, but I couldn't stand to look at an elven male inquisitor... sorry.
    - the big areas - yes they are seen as a big asset to the game, but really they aren't necessary for that great story they are telling, they are rather hindering. This would have been a great game, even with smaller areas.
    - side quests are pathetic - while the main story and the character quests are great, the side quests are useless. "I am the mighty inquisitor, but unless I go out and collect 150 daisy flowers, three pickles and two dozen pebbles the inquisition will fall to ruin because among my entire army there is no one who could do that except me...." less, but more meaningfull sidequests would have been the wiser choice.
    - the assortment of enemies is very small. There could have been more types of demons and stuff

    I know I stated a lot of negative points, but none of those can dampen my enthusiasm when I think of the great story this game can tell. No game is perfect, neither is this one, but for someone who loves a well written and well displayed story this is the game you wanna get    … Expand
  51. underoath05
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    This game for me is more of a 9.5 but I rounded it up. I loved the story, character interaction and the gameplay, graphics were good. The game was really addictive and immersive, I played as a rift mage which is supposed to be the most fun idk if other classes made the game more boring for others but my experience with this game was extremely fun. I usually like medieval rpgs and this wasThis game for me is more of a 9.5 but I rounded it up. I loved the story, character interaction and the gameplay, graphics were good. The game was really addictive and immersive, I played as a rift mage which is supposed to be the most fun idk if other classes made the game more boring for others but my experience with this game was extremely fun. I usually like medieval rpgs and this was no exception, I liked this game more than past dragon age games altho they were really good too, even liked it more than skyrim or Diablo 3, I heard this game is a completionist nightmare full off simple and boring fetch quests, but considering I am not a completionist, I just did the quests that seemed interesting to me and ignored what sounded boring, also read about all the complains on glitches, most of those are patched by now, the game played swiftly for me, no bugs, rarely any lag, this game was overall about 60 hours of fun for me, and I am considering a second playthrough which is extremely rare for me, I usually just finish a game and trade it or sell it.… Expand
  52. filip92
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Oh,god,this was a long journey. Very addictive game,i finished campaign but i wanted to do lots of side stuff,even though i usually don't do that. Main quests are good, the game is very very long,but it is not boring, missions have some variety, and the world is beautiful.
  53. IncognitoSTK
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    Inquisition is the pinnacle of the Dragon Age series, and the legit heir of the old Infinity engine games, such as Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Inquisition´s greatness stands on three pillars:

    1) Lore and script. With high production values, full voice acting and brilliant animation, this is still a game where you can clock in a good amount of hours reading the entire Codex. The lore    Inquisition is the pinnacle of the Dragon Age series, and the legit heir of the old Infinity engine games, such as Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. Inquisition´s greatness stands on three pillars:

    1) Lore and script. With high production values, full voice acting and brilliant animation, this is still a game where you can clock in a good amount of hours reading the entire Codex. The lore is very detailed and imaginative because it spins things around a bit regarding the traditional roles in fantasy. For newcomers it's easy to get into the story and memorize who's who given the parallels with real world institutions (god and church, nations, power groups, etc).
    Also the decisions you're asked to make as the Inquisitor influence the story in meaningful ways. Combine that with the fact you can choose from 12 different companions, and you have more than enough content to grant a second and maybe third play-through. Bioware at its best.

    2) Combat. You can approach combat in much the same way you'd do in one of those old school RPGs: pause and micro-manage your team. But this is 2014, so you can also program your team's AI with confidence and control just a single character, or switch between them, in real time. The higher the difficulty level, the more management it requires to be successful. It is possible to vanquish foes of a higher level than your own with careful planing, positioning and use of inter-class ability combos. While paused you can move the camera freely around the scene, most of the times just admiring the poses of your characters and the flashy details of spells. Pure porn. Overall combat feels very satisfying. I just wish there was an accessible text log to review the encounters.

    3) Loot. Inquisition is actually a drug dealer in disguise. It knows loot is an addiction. It's the shady bloke in overcoat calling you from the street corner. "Hey friend, wanna try some loot?" Of course you do.
    And not only equipment loot. Picking those flowers and rocks will help you craft powerful stuff and improve your gear in meaningful ways. There's a very strong MMO scent in the air here. And you'll love that scent, you'll snort that **** and revel in it. At times I found that even mission structure reminded me of traditional MMO quests. Go find this guy, now pick 5 of those items, then bait the dragon... here, have some loot!

    I spent over a hundred and twenty hours with the third edition of Dragon Age. Not once during that time did I get bored or tired. I'm an old guy, so very few games can actually grab me by the balls while respecting the time I invest in them. Definitely my GOTY for 2014.    … Expand
  54. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Contender for game of the year. It's been a long wait, but man has it been worth it. Great battle mechanics, much to do (with purpose) and guess what? It doesn't fee grindy (say what?). This is because Bioware, does what it does well and offers solid STORIES. Not just a good main story, but hundreds of good side stories (so far). Thank you, Bioware!
  55. arroban
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    No he jugado a las otras entregas, pero si te gustan los juegos de Rol sin duda este juego te puede llegar a encantar.
    Mundo abierto con una historia de mas de 40 horas (mas de 100 con las secundarias) y con toma de decisiones.
    Los personajes son carismáticos que junto a los paisajes te sumergen de lleno en la historia.
    Sin duda es mi juego de Rol favorito.
  56. Yoan
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Just BRUTAL!
    I've been playing videogames since playstation 1 and nitendo 64 and i just have to say that im in love with this pice of art. I just bought the "game of the year edition" and played the nightmare difficulty and after more than 150h i just can say that this game goes directly to my top 3 of all time!
    The combat is awesome, the history is ultra immersive, the interaction with    Just BRUTAL!
    I've been playing videogames since playstation 1 and nitendo 64 and i just have to say that im in love with this pice of art. I just bought the "game of the year edition" and played the nightmare difficulty and after more than 150h i just can say that this game goes directly to my top 3 of all time!
    The combat is awesome, the history is ultra immersive, the interaction with the companions is simply wonderful, the ambientation... oh my god the ambientation... you can just enter in to a random secret cave and you can see how much effort did the creators put on that.. amazing and unique.
    The only bad think (and it's not necessary something bad, at least for me) is that it can be a bit confusing at the beginning, since there are a lot of things to do and a lot of thinks you may not fully understand, but once you surpass this "filter" the game starts for you, and i can promise that it's going to be one of the best game adventures of your life.    … Expand
  57. kimie999
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    A wonderful ADVENTURE !

    The 3rd opus with its dense history, its unique companions and its ultra-varied landscapes raises the level following the redundancy of the 2nd, the atmosphere is great, the dynamic gameplay, the prologue: big crush ! Bioware with Dragon Age and Mass Effect has established an ultra immersive game category, the possibility of choosing, of shaping your own XP,    A wonderful ADVENTURE !

    The 3rd opus with its dense history, its unique companions and its ultra-varied landscapes raises the level following the redundancy of the 2nd, the atmosphere is great, the dynamic gameplay, the prologue: big crush !

    Bioware with Dragon Age and Mass Effect has established an ultra immersive game category, the possibility of choosing, of shaping your own XP, changes the situation, we immerse ourselves a lot more.

    The story since Dragon Age Origins is just superb, the universe is researched, detailed, the construction of the characters, the interactivity with, romances, the influence of our choices on their lives and ours, wow

    My only problem now is that since playing the 2 Bioware trilogies, I find most of the other games a little more bland in terms of writing depth, immersion, everything seems more rigid, I can't wait any longer for the next opus !    … Expand
  58. Saarg
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    still enjoying it 7 years later its ageing like a fine wine graphically speaking and if you've got the dlc expect a long walktrough
  59. Shoshin
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    I found reviewing this game tricky. It was a heart vs. brain thing. My heart is telling me to give it a 9 because, despite everything, I had a lot of fun playing this game. My mind is suggesting a 6 would be fairer due to the game's flaws. So here's a mini-review from each:

    Heart: I loved this game, and I played it through twice, got platinum trophy, and clocked up something like 160    I found reviewing this game tricky. It was a heart vs. brain thing. My heart is telling me to give it a 9 because, despite everything, I had a lot of fun playing this game. My mind is suggesting a 6 would be fairer due to the game's flaws. So here's a mini-review from each:

    Heart: I loved this game, and I played it through twice, got platinum trophy, and clocked up something like 160 hours overall. It was a lot of fun. Probably the most I've that enjoyed a game since Skyrim. The world is beautiful, the characters are well written, the graphics are fine. Fans of the DragonAge mythology with enjoy developments and discoveries that are intriguing. Finally, the DragonAge Keep deserves a mention - an excellent way to personalise the game experience (even if it doesn't make that much difference in reality).

    Brain: "Doesn't make that much difference" hits the nail on the head. This game masquerades as a choice-led rpg, but actually the way you play makes hardly any difference. I obviously noticed this a lot more in my second play through, and it was disappointing when the game progressed and ended exactly the same except for a few slides at the end. There's no way to steer the fate of the Chantry, or influence the events of the world, or the opinions of characters, or do anything of any importance except for the one (admittedly cleverly disguised) linear storyline. I didn't feel like the politically powerful, string-pulling leader I was supposed to be. Finally, the lack of any "evil" story-arc options was disappointing. You could be good-good, sarcastic-good', or grumpy-good.

    In conclusion I'd give this an 8. It falls short of Origins, but it's a lot better than DA2, and despite it all I did really enjoy it and that's what gaming is about right? Just a shame they didn't push the boundaries with this one.    … Expand
  60. peterphnguyen
    Jan 23, 2015
    8
    To start the review, Dragon Age Origin continues to hold its title as the best dragon age game to date. Inquisition however it not bad at all, logged over 80hours and only have I just finished the main storyline.
    To be honest this was no game of the year for me but I still had lots of fun and as they have patched most of the annoying bugs, I guess if you have enough time to immerse    To start the review, Dragon Age Origin continues to hold its title as the best dragon age game to date. Inquisition however it not bad at all, logged over 80hours and only have I just finished the main storyline.
    To be honest this was no game of the year for me but I still had lots of fun and as they have patched most of the annoying bugs, I guess if you have enough time to immerse yourself into a beautiful world, then this is a game you should experience.

    Graphics: 8 - beautiful world but in the distance animals and other characters seem to jag.
    Story: 8 - Pretty epic moments occur throughout my time playing, nothing too special, ending was quite disappointing to be honest.
    Gameplay: 7 - Lacked all the customisation options of Origins, fluent animations but the tactical view and tactical options feels so bare, again very disappointing. Those who favour fast action rpgs will definitely have a blast.
    Characters: 7 - No where as great as the Origins cast, romance options also felt limited, banter was decent and I guess they were okay, memorable but was not emotionally attached as I was with e.g. Morrigan, Alistair etc etc.    … Expand
  61. jonbates123
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    I played this for the first week or two when it came out and put at least 20+ hours into it.

    Firstly, the good: The game world, the story, the side missions, the graphics and the sound are all excellent. While playing, I was thinking "why would anyone give this anything less than a 7 out of 10?" since it was so engaging and with so much to do. The main problem I have with this game    I played this for the first week or two when it came out and put at least 20+ hours into it.

    Firstly, the good: The game world, the story, the side missions, the graphics and the sound are all excellent. While playing, I was thinking "why would anyone give this anything less than a 7 out of 10?" since it was so engaging and with so much to do.

    The main problem I have with this game is the combat itself and the character progression, two very important elements of an action-RPG.

    Combat: it really feels as though there is no real skill involved, you just spam buttons and the same moves repeatedly. I never felt the need to use the tactical view as it wasn't really necessary. At first the combat was fine, but eventually after many hours it did start to feel repetetive, and even when changing classes i found that it wasn't very exciting or interesting.

    Character progression: You have quite limited options to change your characters abilities or specialisations. The loot system is entirely underwhelming with such a lack of interesting armor/weapons. An RPG is all about customising your team, but in DA:I you have limited options in doing so and that was disappointing. All characters and classes felt very much alike, and it doesn't seem to matter which character you use, as long as you have a 'tank', a 'healer' and two 'DPS' in your team.

    Overall, I like the game but eventually I did get bored and haven't finished the story. It didn't hook me in like DA:O or many others, but it is a solid game.    … Expand
  62. killdrphil
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    I'm 20 hours into the game and it's fantastic. Everything you would want in an RPG is here. It's also all very solid, well done, and fully realized. It really seems as if Bioware was determined not to make any part of it half-assed at all. Also, to allow the player to do everything how he or she wants to.
    Just be prepared to take your time and savor everything. There is a lot to take in    I'm 20 hours into the game and it's fantastic. Everything you would want in an RPG is here. It's also all very solid, well done, and fully realized. It really seems as if Bioware was determined not to make any part of it half-assed at all. Also, to allow the player to do everything how he or she wants to.
    Just be prepared to take your time and savor everything. There is a lot to take in and learn during the first few hours (but, that's only because there is so much depth to it).
    Don't mind the people giving this game a 0. SOME might have actually played some of it but, they are probably shallow, simple-minded gamers who just can't handle a game of complexity. They probably can't handle very much reading either. I guess if instead it was a children's pop-up book or something they would enjoy it.    … Expand
  63. keithianw
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This is why metacritic user scores are a joke. This game is amazing. Anyone giving it a zero is skewing the results way too far down. This his may not be your cup of tea, maybe it's a ltittle buggy, maybe you don't like the PC controls, whatever the reason saying that the work they put into this is a zero shows the absurdity of the ratings. This is the best RPG I have played in years.
  64. RobbieN
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    After one day of game time I'm totally drawn in the story. And that is was DA makes such a great series. Especially the way how the story is told is awesome. Great dialogues and wonderful voice actors make this game alive. This is the first game I played on the PS4 that is worth the 60 euro's and I think the graphics aren;t that bad at all. Ofcourse there are some glitches, but it is hardAfter one day of game time I'm totally drawn in the story. And that is was DA makes such a great series. Especially the way how the story is told is awesome. Great dialogues and wonderful voice actors make this game alive. This is the first game I played on the PS4 that is worth the 60 euro's and I think the graphics aren;t that bad at all. Ofcourse there are some glitches, but it is hard to find a game who is graphicly fault free.

    + Great story
    + Awesome characters with an own personality
    + Good controlls
    + Good soundtrack and the environment sounds are above par.

    - Some glitches
    - A lot of quests, to much.
    - To bad you can't level the ability's anymore/    … Expand
  65. GordonG
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    I am getting older and find it hard to really appreciate games anymore. I have bought all the big titles on ps4 which got decent reviews (Shadow of mordor, Infamous, Watch dogs, Battlefield, Wolfenstein, Last of us, Destiny, Tomb raider, The evil within) wishing that game to be the game to get me hooked on gaming again.

    All of these (except the last of us and destiny) i played max 2    I am getting older and find it hard to really appreciate games anymore. I have bought all the big titles on ps4 which got decent reviews (Shadow of mordor, Infamous, Watch dogs, Battlefield, Wolfenstein, Last of us, Destiny, Tomb raider, The evil within) wishing that game to be the game to get me hooked on gaming again.

    All of these (except the last of us and destiny) i played max 2 hours before getting bored! I am not kidding!

    And then comes DA:I, and wow! It got me hooked completly from the start! A true epic adventure!
    SO beautiful and immerse i played almost in one strech (after work) for 90 hours until i completed it.

    Its not perfect. I wish there were more quality rather than quantity in quests and that the story were longer.

    Don´t miss this years GOTY.    … Expand
  66. lydianfanfare
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    Man, I am only 30 hours in, so no way have I gotten through the game, but I just can't wait to play this game every night! Getting this out of the way, of course, if you don't like fantasy RPGs, you won't like this, but if that grabs you, you can't go wrong with DAI! This is my Game of the Year so far.

    Pros: *I'm new to Dragon Age, but I feel like i mostly grasp what's going on, and    Man, I am only 30 hours in, so no way have I gotten through the game, but I just can't wait to play this game every night! Getting this out of the way, of course, if you don't like fantasy RPGs, you won't like this, but if that grabs you, you can't go wrong with DAI! This is my Game of the Year so far.

    Pros:
    *I'm new to Dragon Age, but I feel like i mostly grasp what's going on, and never felt left behind for having not played Origins or DA2.
    *Environments and characters are rendered beautifully. Sure, there's an awkward body movement every once in a while, but overall, I'm seriously impressed, especially by the water on the Storm Coast!
    *I love the dialogue options, and the enormous freedom of choice in terms of what your inquisitor is going to be and do.
    *The blend of combat, and again, the choice of how you approach it is really refreshing. You can increase or decrease the difficulty whenever, the overhead, tactical view is useful sometimes, and just running into battle is more action'y, and is good other times.
    *I think the keyword for this game is choice. There are so many choices well beyond the superficial, "What does he/she look like? What class? What race?" The amazing questions to answer are: "What does he/she believe? Why is he/she doing this? Will he/she fall in love, and with whom? Does he/she believe there's some higher purpose? How does he/she think a society should be run?" It's all fascinating, and so far, I can't get enough.
    *Game stability. This shouldn't be a thing, but lately, games have launched broken, and such is not the case with DAI. Sure, there are little glitches every once in a while, but in my experience, this game is polished, and, dare I say, actually finished before it releases?
    *Crafting feels awesome, and material grinding is not terribly repetitive! There are so many things to pick up all the time, everywhere. I rarely feel downtrodden as if I'll never find what I need.

    Cons:
    *Tactical cam doesn't work very well in some situations, like cramped rooms or caverns.
    *Inventory and character management in menus isn't perfect. I wish I could equip items after buying them while in the same merchant screen. I wish some things were clearer. I wish they would've called the "valuables" tab the "junk" tab, because that's what it is, and it would've spared me some head-scratching.

    It's well worth $60, and is a nice change from $60 Destiny. Try playing this for 30 hours, then go back to Destiny and tell me you don't feel ripped off.    … Expand
  67. sbesozzi
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    I've been a die hard Dragon Age fan since Origins. Like most people, I was utterly disappointed by the second instalment and thought that Bioware would adjust themselves and try to wow everyone for the third game of the series. So I was already waiting for something really good.

    Wow. This game overcame my greatest expectations. For the first hour or so of gameplay, it left me a bit    I've been a die hard Dragon Age fan since Origins. Like most people, I was utterly disappointed by the second instalment and thought that Bioware would adjust themselves and try to wow everyone for the third game of the series. So I was already waiting for something really good.

    Wow. This game overcame my greatest expectations. For the first hour or so of gameplay, it left me a bit confused, not because it's unclear or misguiding, but because there is SO much to do and so many new features to discover it literally makes your head spin at first. And that's a good thing. The game is very deep, unveils an amazing (and customizable) story line, has compelling characters, a vast and beautiful open world, rewarding combat system (it's the perfect mix of DA:O and DA2) and incredible next gen graphics.

    One of the most interesting aspects is the same one I didn't really like at first; To continue the main quest chain, you have to unlock it by spending ''Power'' points you get by completing side quests and other open world tasks. What's great about it, is that it forces you to explore the world and see what the side quests have to offer. I usually stick to the story quests and go through a game in 15 hours or so and end up disappointed that it wasn't longer. With Inquisition, I finished my first playthrough after a whopping 60 hours of gameplay, and I didn't do all the sidequests.

    Get the game, take your time to explore everything it has to offer and I promise you won't regret it.    … Expand
  68. roshi82
    Jan 1, 2015
    9
    I managed to pick this game up on sale (66$AU eb sale) and I would have gladly paid full price for it. There is sooooo much to do!! The character creation is mind blowing...I want to play again so I can make a new character. Really fun. There are tons of collectables and side quests. The main story line isn't too long but all the side stuff makes it last so long! So glad the elf magesI managed to pick this game up on sale (66$AU eb sale) and I would have gladly paid full price for it. There is sooooo much to do!! The character creation is mind blowing...I want to play again so I can make a new character. Really fun. There are tons of collectables and side quests. The main story line isn't too long but all the side stuff makes it last so long! So glad the elf mages are back. My favourite by far. If you are a fan of the Dragon Age series you will enjoy this! The graphics are beautiful. Killing the high dragons was SOOOOO MUCH FUN!!! I wish there were more close ups of your characters face out of cut scenes. Has A TON of replay value!… Expand
  69. Surfer801
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    This game is massive. Not only is it massive, Bioware took the time to produce an immense amount of exciting story and quality cinematics. When it appears most other games are going the way of money-making, franchise machines, Dragon Age keeps its roots grounded in quality story and fun gameplay. My single complaint is the difficulty of the campaign, which is far too easy even onThis game is massive. Not only is it massive, Bioware took the time to produce an immense amount of exciting story and quality cinematics. When it appears most other games are going the way of money-making, franchise machines, Dragon Age keeps its roots grounded in quality story and fun gameplay. My single complaint is the difficulty of the campaign, which is far too easy even on nightmare. In addition to great storytelling and content, the loot and crafting system are exciting and one of the best I've seen in a game.… Expand
  70. atomic_tomato
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    I have logged about 10-15 hours into this game so far. I have played through origins, da2, sw:kotor's, mass effects. First off I would have to say I am glad I got this for ps4 over pc. I can totally tell this was designed for consoles(which imo is a shame). this game is big. very big. The gameplay feels really automated compared to origins but the strategy is there.. the choice dialogueI have logged about 10-15 hours into this game so far. I have played through origins, da2, sw:kotor's, mass effects. First off I would have to say I am glad I got this for ps4 over pc. I can totally tell this was designed for consoles(which imo is a shame). this game is big. very big. The gameplay feels really automated compared to origins but the strategy is there.. the choice dialogue seems a little vague but at times it can be entertaining. the story is kind of forgettable atm but like i said this is a huge game and im not very far. The characters are super interesting (especially Cole). the gameplay is kind of like if you were to take the idea of the elder scrolls oblivion gates and mix them into a bioware game. run around close gates, explore hidden caves and build up your fortress. Thats pretty much it. The crafting is VERY awesome. its a turn int he right direction for bioware.… Expand
  71. Megadonx92x
    Jan 8, 2015
    8
    I bought this game strictly off reading reviews and I must say that it was a good call. Although I haven't finished the game yet I would say I have put a good amount of time in it. The graphics look really good and the game play is okay. The game play itself can get boring at times but all the different scenarios you encounter through the game makes it a lot less of a bore. I never playedI bought this game strictly off reading reviews and I must say that it was a good call. Although I haven't finished the game yet I would say I have put a good amount of time in it. The graphics look really good and the game play is okay. The game play itself can get boring at times but all the different scenarios you encounter through the game makes it a lot less of a bore. I never played Dragon Age 2 so I can't call this better or worse. The story's pretty good. There are some smaller problems that bother me a little bit. Some cinematic talk scenes have audio issues were background conversations will be overheard rather than not being able to hear the main conversation you're trying to have with someone. Some characters won't open their mouths when they talk. On a different topic, I wish they would of put some mini games in for things like lock picking. I'm not a fan of the holding down one button for combat but the abilities you gain on the way make it a lot more fun. There has been problems with completing missions. On more than one occasion, I have done a quest and when going to complete it, I could not speak with the person to end it. I later came back to it and it let me enter the dialog but was very irritating. Exploration is always fun and they give you a lot to look for and lots of different locations to explore. Even though the maps not as big as Skyrim per say, they did a good job of having a lot to do. The battles get a lot more intense over a good amount of time which makes it that much more addicting to play. Overall the game I think is worth a buy. I don't think its a game of the year but its definitely worth a nomination.… Expand
  72. SaintJames012
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    Dragon Age Inquisition is a definite pickup for anyone who has a PS4. This is even more true if you have little to no games for it currently

    Story - The story is basic. you had the luck of surviving an onslaught that no one at that time even knows the cause of. You are captured and questioned, as you are the only survivor of a fade rift opening. about 15 minutes into the game, you find    Dragon Age Inquisition is a definite pickup for anyone who has a PS4. This is even more true if you have little to no games for it currently

    Story - The story is basic. you had the luck of surviving an onslaught that no one at that time even knows the cause of. You are captured and questioned, as you are the only survivor of a fade rift opening. about 15 minutes into the game, you find out that you have the ability to close fade rifts, tears in the air that allow demons to invade our world. Using this new found power, you gather a force in a effort to close the fade rift, dealing with political, religious, and military problems along the way.

    Character - the character is a Created person. You have the choice of human, elf, dwarf, and qunari (dragon/demon looking guys) each have their own special abilities and limitations. Almost everything is free reign in terms of creation, though funny colors for skin and the customization array of weaponry and armor are not in the game, but we will touch on that in gameplay.

    Universe - The world this game creates is the best part This world feels complete, with caves, dungeons, ruins, towns, and landscape to explore. All while telling their own piece of the lore. There is a deeper are wide array of side stories through letters, books, and discoveries throughout the world that would appeal to the explorer gamer, the one who likes to pick apart the world their are playing in and see how everything runs, and every story that the game can tell. The best part is these specific side lore are completely optional, so those who wish to stay focused on the task at hand will not feel they are missing out on anything detrimental to the plot.

    Cast - The characters that join your Inquisition are the heart and sole of the game. The chemistry between the different squad you run with makes every trip a fun time, as conversations between the characters occurs. This also makes you run with different people, mixing and matching to find both the squad that is best suited to take down a dragon, and the squad whose conversations are so entertaining you would run them during fetch missions.

    Romance - this is a fairly weak part of the game. To put bluntly, for the guys out there, the most attractive female in the game (Liliana) cannot be romanced. The romance feels like a tack on simply for being a bioware game. While it feels more realistic in terms of defining who is homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual, the lack of choices leaves most gamers picking the same one, which of course takes away from the game in a way. Mass Effect have a subclass of people based on their romance options, you had the guys who took tali, you had the guys who took miranda, you had the guys who took ashley, and so on. This is not the case in Inquisition, as in the case with male characters, most people pick Josephine, with the only other choice being Cassandra or taking the homosexual path.

    Gameplay: This is both the strength and weakness of the game. The dual usage of the third person rush in guns blazing is available, as is a more strategic overview with order giving for the strategic people. Using both comes in handy, and adds that little extra froth to the combat, though that's really it. Most of combat revolves around (depending on your class) charging, aiming, or flanking, then holding the right trigger while occasionally pressing Square or Circle for power hits. Running around can get tiring, especially when you have to backtrack to an area you already cleared in order to get a couple elmroots for another fetch mission. If it wasn't for the occasional character interaction, this would be a lot worse than it is. Along with this comes the Bioware conversation piece, which features optional dialogue that is diverse in delivery. Unlike Mass Effect, which only featured Paragon or Renegade, Inquisition takes this a little deeper by not assigning good or bad to any of them. You can play the game truer to who you are, whether it be a mindless idiot who needs everything spelled out for them, or a violent fanatic who draws his blade at the slightest flinch. you can even be a flirt by running a romantic dialogue with any and everyone. This in term affects the people around you's opinion of you. While this holds no real significance in gameplay, the story will be slightly different in terms of interaction. Also if you piss someone off too much they will leave your party and you will never get them back for the rest of the game.

    Overall the game is good and definitely a pickup if you do not have anything to play right now.    … Expand
  73. boy_number_8
    Jan 25, 2015
    8
    I enjoyed this game but i fully understand peoples concerns/negatives about it.

    Pros: I loved this companions as a whole in this game, more so actually than the companions in dragon age origins (which is still a by far superior game) Bioware listened from DA2 and allowed us more beautiful locations to visit and allowed us to customized characters armors and weapons. The main story is..    I enjoyed this game but i fully understand peoples concerns/negatives about it.

    Pros: I loved this companions as a whole in this game, more so actually than the companions in dragon age origins (which is still a by far superior game) Bioware listened from DA2 and allowed us more beautiful locations to visit and allowed us to customized characters armors and weapons.
    The main story is.. passable, i preferred the companion quests.
    The (tavern) music is lovely and i very much enjoyed the banter your compaions would have during exploration.
    I found the dragon battles to be a lot of fun.

    Negatives: Just like DA2 i felt the main story lacked hard decisions or decisions which really effected the story long term.
    You are given way to many side missions at the start of the game, and as im someone who has to complete all side missions before i move on, i was pretty much always 5 lvls above what you were suppose to be at throughout the game. Meaning i found all battles extremely easy and unrewarding.
    The boss was the easiest battle in the game. (for me)
    The war table missions seemed a lot more exciting that any of the side quests,its a shame all that is done off screen.

    Overall I enjoyed it as i'm a fan of these kind of games and have always been a huge dragon age fan, but for people new to the series i can see them finding it slow and hard to get into.    … Expand
  74. anthplays
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    It took me a total of 116 hours to collect the platinum trophy for this game, and what a journey it was. This game is an incredibly beautiful RPG, and i enjoyed every second of my adventure. The story is fantastic, the side stories are just as great, and the action is fantastic, a MUST buy.
  75. dayman75
    Jan 18, 2016
    9
    Pros:
    Good Storyline (tough a little difficult to follow for newcomers)
    Many many many items to chose from :D And very cool-looking items as well :) Great character customization Important Choices to make :) A great number of interesting bosses (dragons among them) to fight Great combat Mechanics Great sound and graphic design Cons: Too many fetch optional quests, showing lack    Pros:
    Good Storyline (tough a little difficult to follow for newcomers)
    Many many many items to chose from :D And very cool-looking items as well :)
    Great character customization
    Important Choices to make :)
    A great number of interesting bosses (dragons among them) to fight
    Great combat Mechanics
    Great sound and graphic design

    Cons:
    Too many fetch optional quests, showing lack of originality on their design
    Despite their different names, many items share the same skins :( More skins were badly needed
    Terrible multiplayer system
    Some bugs found

    Final Considerations:
    It deserved the Game of the Year award back in 2014. Its a must-play for Dragon Age fans and strongly recommended for RPG fans. Not advisable for RPG "haters".    … Expand
  76. ForeverFalling
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    A fantastic game. Takes the best parts of Dragon Age 1 & 2 and improves upon them. Has a long and interesting main story plus great side quests and sure, there are a lot of uninteresting fetch quests, but you can skip them if you want and not miss a thing. There are so many other interesting quests to tackle. All in all, the game is packed with content and sustains a high level of qualityA fantastic game. Takes the best parts of Dragon Age 1 & 2 and improves upon them. Has a long and interesting main story plus great side quests and sure, there are a lot of uninteresting fetch quests, but you can skip them if you want and not miss a thing. There are so many other interesting quests to tackle. All in all, the game is packed with content and sustains a high level of quality throughout.… Expand
  77. joao1198pedro
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Dragon age inquisition is simply the best game of 2014, bioware has completely apologize themselves of the last dragon age before inquisition, the prize of game of the year was worthful.
  78. Markptzzz
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    What about it? An impressive, amazing rig by the mass effect' creators.
    Feel the power becoming. True leader and get yourself lost in a colorful, hight - inspirated world, where you can feel the how the last sorround you, driving you in a dark future where you're choose will be history.
    There's so many thing to do to lost the story focus, and lost the in war sensation between the each    What about it? An impressive, amazing rig by the mass effect' creators.
    Feel the power becoming. True leader and get yourself lost in a colorful, hight - inspirated world, where you can feel the how the last sorround you, driving you in a dark future where you're choose will be history.
    There's so many thing to do to lost the story focus, and lost the in war sensation between the each primary mission.    … Expand
  79. superfields
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    Like most this was long overdue but the wait paid off. I was totally immersed into the game thinking about it all the time and loving every minute of it. Everything just works from the battle system to the story to the war room-- a great addition!

    I hope Bioware continues to produce games of this calibre in years to come for now congrats on an epic game and the accolades it has garnered!
  80. alexmanea
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Dragon Age Inquisition is one of the best games I've ever played. It's like Bioware took all the good things from the past games in the franchise and put them in this game. I have nothing bad to say about this awesome game. This game is sure to keep you entertained for tens of hours. The graphics are beautiful, the story is awesome, the combat is flawless. However, if you're not a fan ofDragon Age Inquisition is one of the best games I've ever played. It's like Bioware took all the good things from the past games in the franchise and put them in this game. I have nothing bad to say about this awesome game. This game is sure to keep you entertained for tens of hours. The graphics are beautiful, the story is awesome, the combat is flawless. However, if you're not a fan of lenghty games, this one is not for you. If you are a fan of everything else, you must play this game.… Expand
  81. cadash06
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Soooo many things to do, I have 120 hours of gameplay and still have a lot to do. This one will answer some questions and create a lot more. Can't wait for dragon age 4.
  82. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    As someone with over 600hrs put into Skyrim, I was part intrigued to see a 'similar' titles come out on the next gen. I purchased it on the release day having never played the first two games in the series.
    Firstly, the graphics are beautiful, from light effects and just beuatifully crafted characters, to the thick dense worlds DAI lets you explore, I was instantly pleased with my    As someone with over 600hrs put into Skyrim, I was part intrigued to see a 'similar' titles come out on the next gen. I purchased it on the release day having never played the first two games in the series.
    Firstly, the graphics are beautiful, from light effects and just beuatifully crafted characters, to the thick dense worlds DAI lets you explore, I was instantly pleased with my purchase.

    However, I was expecting a game a lot more similar to Skyrim, and it simply isn't. In the opening quest (I started as a mage) it felt the fighting was simple and just button bashing spells out at the enemies. I recalled my initial delight and felt that its really poor fighting dynamic. As I'd just spent £45 on it though, I thought I'd stick with it a little further, and I'm so pleased I did.

    I'm now just shy of 300 hrs into DAI. My brain woke up and I realised this isn't a single character RPG with a hack-n-slash feel to it, this is an oldschool heroes-quest epic. The story is genius, with a constant feeling the game is almost at its peak just before a twist or a development that throws the world open again. The characters are charmingly voiced with endless banter while wandering the very varied landscapes and the feeling of depth is like no other game I've played. The sandboxes just keep on giving!
    I've got deep into crafting and it's never once felt a slog. It's a joy to spend an hour in Skyhold selling old weapons and advancing newly crafted ones to max my characters out.
    Not haven played the two games prior, the story didn't lose me, often back-filling chunks in cut-scenes and while roaming. It really is a perfect replacement for my Skyrim void in my life, and after 300 hours (and I can't believe I'm writing this) I really prefer it to Skyrim now. Honestly, it's that good!

    EA have so densely filled this game with things to do and achieve, to 100% it I'm still only half way! Great value for money and the best fun I've had on my PS4 alone.

    If the game comes down in price, and you like RPGs, you owe it to yourself to make sure you get this well deserved GotY.    … Expand
  83. Abdulbaqr
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    One of the most amazing games I have played lately. 70+ hours of gameplay to go through this. The fights with actual dragons were challenging if you weren't just beating up on the little guys (every mob has a level and if you fight ones that are 4-5 levels below you, they are usually super easy). I liked the way you could redo your character's spec whenever by using a cheaply purchasedOne of the most amazing games I have played lately. 70+ hours of gameplay to go through this. The fights with actual dragons were challenging if you weren't just beating up on the little guys (every mob has a level and if you fight ones that are 4-5 levels below you, they are usually super easy). I liked the way you could redo your character's spec whenever by using a cheaply purchased amulet. There were enough fork decisions that as much as I wanted to see what the difference was in them, there was no way I was going to replay the whole game; it's just huge. Pick this one up if you can afford to put the time in.… Expand
  84. milero91
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I was initially put off buying this game after seeing a few negative reviews about it but decided to go for an and I'm so glad I did for the reasons below. I'll outline the points rather than go into detail.

    Map - The variety of areas to explore is brilliant and each area is of very good size. Gameplay - I've found the tactical view on this game really useful and adds another layer to    I was initially put off buying this game after seeing a few negative reviews about it but decided to go for an and I'm so glad I did for the reasons below. I'll outline the points rather than go into detail.

    Map - The variety of areas to explore is brilliant and each area is of very good size.
    Gameplay - I've found the tactical view on this game really useful and adds another layer to the combat.
    Lore - It's my first DA game but I already feel wrapped up in the history and background of the characters
    Graphics - The game looks stunning and game play is very smooth
    Multiplayer - Not for everyone as it's quite repetitive but I enjoy playing this with my friends
    Content - I'd only really played Destiny before this, so to come to a game that has so much content is fantastic. I've spent about 40 hours playing so far and don't feel like I'm near completing.

    Small negatives
    Voice acting - some of the voice acting and dialogue is pretty poor
    Conversation - When you actually speak to people, it's not visually as smooth as general gameplay    … Expand
  85. Jyykson
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Big, beautiful, engrossing, fabulous RPG. Best RPG on the system. Exploration is a dream. Great depth of customization for party composition, skills, weapons, and armor. You feel like a true force in the world, and can always find something to do that seems worth doing. Hours and hours and hours of content for your money. Anybody who is whining about lack of content on other gamesBig, beautiful, engrossing, fabulous RPG. Best RPG on the system. Exploration is a dream. Great depth of customization for party composition, skills, weapons, and armor. You feel like a true force in the world, and can always find something to do that seems worth doing. Hours and hours and hours of content for your money. Anybody who is whining about lack of content on other games should be on here giving this game an 11.… Expand
  86. ValiantVillain
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Meaningful exploration, deep lore, very interesting characters with depth to their personalities; Dragon Age Inquisition is a grand experience.

    Dragon Age Inquisition is a return to the glory days of rpg's. The game opens with a very deep character creation that can take up to an hour to complete; if you want it to. Once the game started i restarted a couple times so i could create    Meaningful exploration, deep lore, very interesting characters with depth to their personalities; Dragon Age Inquisition is a grand experience.

    Dragon Age Inquisition is a return to the glory days of rpg's.

    The game opens with a very deep character creation that can take up to an hour to complete; if you want it to. Once the game started i restarted a couple times so i could create the perfect character to fit into the games richly historic setting.

    The game does get off to a slow start but it builds momentum over the course of its hours of gameplay. This truly is a game that you get what you put into it.

    However if you are a newcomer to the series as i am, you may want to brush up on the lore of Thedas ( the realm in which this game takes place ) It is completely realized and soaking with its own politics, religions, races, and locations. Have you ever played a game that made you ache to keep playing even though you have real life responsibilities? This is that game. This is not a game for the short of attention and shallow minded; it is a game for the savor-er, to slowly unravel its complexity and breadth.

    Pros: great presentation, graphics, sound scores and characters.... an overall captivating experience

    Cons: time suck, it will require you to sink some time into it to fully unlock the beauty this gem contains.

    definitely a buy type of game, don't waste your time renting.

    Valiant Villain    … Expand
  87. ElektroDragon
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    No game has ever captivated me for 200+ hours. At best, the Elder Scrolls games held my attention for 100+ hours, but this is probably the only game I've ever played that I felt ENDED TOO QUICKLY after 200 hours of gameplay! I seriously wanted to keep going. And even after finishing, I will definitely come back to it to grab that platinum. Playing as a Knight Enchanter on Nightmare wasNo game has ever captivated me for 200+ hours. At best, the Elder Scrolls games held my attention for 100+ hours, but this is probably the only game I've ever played that I felt ENDED TOO QUICKLY after 200 hours of gameplay! I seriously wanted to keep going. And even after finishing, I will definitely come back to it to grab that platinum. Playing as a Knight Enchanter on Nightmare was exhilarating. My only complaint is the lack of DLC, for once.… Expand
  88. daiksa
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    What is there to say that hasn't already been said? 10/10 in all categories for what I was expecting from this game. Can't wait to get back into it and do a third run through :)
  89. nathanben20
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    Dragon age has done it again folks, the best Dragon age game to date by far. Dragon age inquisition is a huge open world game broken up into different locations featuring their own quests and secrets to discover. Each location has a different landscape like deserts, mountains, coast, forests, cities and many other places. The cast is very good each with their own personalities and quests.Dragon age has done it again folks, the best Dragon age game to date by far. Dragon age inquisition is a huge open world game broken up into different locations featuring their own quests and secrets to discover. Each location has a different landscape like deserts, mountains, coast, forests, cities and many other places. The cast is very good each with their own personalities and quests. Easily a 60+ hour game and worth the buy, a must own… Expand
  90. Madrict
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Dragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it isDragon Age Inquisition has become one of my all time favourite games. The engaging story, amazingly memorable characters, fun combat and stunning environments really had me hooked. I have completed this game twice now, and each experience was quite different due to the choices I made. Very well written dialogue and voice acting. Trespasser DLC is needed to finish off the story, but it is well worth it! Highly recommended!… Expand
  91. kizt
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    DA: Inquisition will always have a special place in my heart as it was the first game I played on my brand-spanking-new PS4 at that time. Coming from XBOX 360, DA:I was my introduction to what next-gen graphics were like and what an introduction it was! There were moments in the game in which I could just stop and lose myself in the scenery. I loved everything about the game - theDA: Inquisition will always have a special place in my heart as it was the first game I played on my brand-spanking-new PS4 at that time. Coming from XBOX 360, DA:I was my introduction to what next-gen graphics were like and what an introduction it was! There were moments in the game in which I could just stop and lose myself in the scenery. I loved everything about the game - the locations, the quest system, the characters. Sure, there were flaws but when I could not put down the controller in the 120 hours it took me to finish the game, that says something. One of the best RPGs I have ever played.… Expand
  92. OneLifeLeft
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    While not perfect, Bioware's first venture into the open-world genre is one that deserves praise.

    Gorgeously rendered environments are offset by a flashy and dynamic combat system. The voiced dialogue is at times witty, others endearing, and always worth lending your ear. This plot is not perfectly written. The antagonist of this tale is admittedly a bit too cliche. He fails to    While not perfect, Bioware's first venture into the open-world genre is one that deserves praise.

    Gorgeously rendered environments are offset by a flashy and dynamic combat system.
    The voiced dialogue is at times witty, others endearing, and always worth lending your ear.

    This plot is not perfectly written.
    The antagonist of this tale is admittedly a bit too cliche. He fails to impress as a villain worth fighting.

    Nevertheless, fans of impressively designed RPGs (and of Dragon Age, in particular) would not be disappointed to invest their time in this lengthy and ultimately worthwhile adventure.    … Expand
  93. Willmoy
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    People are real quick to forget this was game of the year for 2014. Rightfully so. Was 2014 a "weak" year? Maybe. What game was better? Shadow of Mordor? Really don't think so. Anyone who rates the game lower than an 8 are sour grapes.
  94. madscientist4
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This game encompasses all that an RPG should. First, there are a lot of options available for character design. You can choose between the different classes of characters and then adjust their face and hair, etc to exactly how you'd like it. Second, this game is about choice and you get to make a lot of choices. Role playing as The Inquisitor you can decide how many of the side quests toThis game encompasses all that an RPG should. First, there are a lot of options available for character design. You can choose between the different classes of characters and then adjust their face and hair, etc to exactly how you'd like it. Second, this game is about choice and you get to make a lot of choices. Role playing as The Inquisitor you can decide how many of the side quests to do, which NPCs you want to go deeper into their stories, etc. You don't have to do every side quest. You don't have to get to know every NPC, including the major ones. You get to pick. After 4 playing through 4 times I knew which NPCs I enjoyed and which ones I didn't care to follow. Not only that but in cases like Liliana, you get to help her find herself again(if you pick the right choices).

    So this game is for people who like to immerse themselves in a different world, for people who enjoy reading codex and getting to know NPCs. I cannot say enough good things about this game. It has high replay value. The combat is fun but also easy on Normal so if you want a challenge I'd start with a higher difficulty.

    If you enjoy role-playing and immersing yourself in a fantasy world you will love this game.    … Expand
  95. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    A very long and fun game! Not everyone's type of game but this is right up my alley! An amazing game! There are so much bugs and glitches in this game though, some are unfortunately game-breaking glitch.
  96. JuliusSmith
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    What is with all the hate?! 0 is for broken games, this game is not broken, it is the opposite, this game is amazing and one of the best games for the next gen consoles, ignore the low scores, this is definitely a game to buy.
  97. Kenmei
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    I have put in about 70 hours into this game now and I can say that, even with the flaws, this game will easily be up for Game of the Year all across the board.
    The pros definitely outweigh the cons here and it starts with content. While the first area you go to is about the worst starting area I've seen in a long time for an RPG, the amount of content available to you all throughout the    I have put in about 70 hours into this game now and I can say that, even with the flaws, this game will easily be up for Game of the Year all across the board.
    The pros definitely outweigh the cons here and it starts with content. While the first area you go to is about the worst starting area I've seen in a long time for an RPG, the amount of content available to you all throughout the game is wonderful. It's only surpassed by long standing MMO's and even then it would give them a run for their money. With a decent combat system pretty much copy and pasted from DA:2, the trek throughout this game is wonderful. I loved seeing all the environments and how I interacted with them. The characters work well too. They aren't particularly memorable but they are better than alot of other games today. The game seems to flow very well, keeping you interacting with the environment and your party. There are some returning characters from both DA 1 and 2, along with some fresh new faces. They do a good job at answering alot of questions that might have been left after the first two games.
    There are some definite problems with this game though and the first one is kinda obvious when dealing with a game this size: the bugs. There are so many bugs in this game, particularly audio bugs, that follow you everywhere you go. There's really no way around some of them and, while not all of them are a problem, when the game seizes up and crashed multiple times over the coarse of the playthrough, we've got a problem. The second problem is the story. The story takes a very weird turn about 75% of the way through for pretty much no reason and doesn't give a payoff. Obviously they are setting up for a fourth game but I'm not impressed with the way they had to do it here, especially since the story here is EASILY the weakest of the games so far. It's almost a joke.
    Story and bugs withstanding, this game is great. There's so much to do and so much to see that it easily pays the cost of the game by itself. The series has potential again after a misstep with DA2 but I really hope it doesn't take them 5-6 years to put out the next one or else it might be forgotten yet again.    … Expand
  98. ignore78
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    dragon age inqusition is one of the best open world RPG i ever played. The world feels so alive. Not like skyrim where you are the player and everything feels so fake, that everything is about you and what you do. like the game is progressed around you. In dragon age the world is living on its own without you, and you try to change the world. i have played many RPGs and this game takes itdragon age inqusition is one of the best open world RPG i ever played. The world feels so alive. Not like skyrim where you are the player and everything feels so fake, that everything is about you and what you do. like the game is progressed around you. In dragon age the world is living on its own without you, and you try to change the world. i have played many RPGs and this game takes it all. Its a BIG world that is packed with stuff to do and explore. Skyrim feels like an empty playground. The graphics is one of the best i seen. I played dragon age 1 for 1 hour and never got into it. But this got me hooked right away. If you like RPGs then this is a must buy!… Expand
  99. abowman
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    People who haven't played past the first 10 hours of the game are likely the ones giving poor reviews for this game. This is an absolute amazing RPG with great depth and immersion. I was actually really disappointed with Dragon Age 2, but this game brings the Dragon Age series back into full swing. This has quickly become one of my favorite RPGS of all time... BUY THIS GAME.
  100. neuparthpumper
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Outstanding game. And yes, it IS a game for those who like to complain about the color of grass or the shape of a cloud. Funnily, people who complain about this praise things about DA:O (which was awesome) that were in DA:O as well (such as OTT blood splattered party members).

    The first part of this game is a grind in the Hinterlands, and if like some of the numpties who felt compelled    Outstanding game. And yes, it IS a game for those who like to complain about the color of grass or the shape of a cloud. Funnily, people who complain about this praise things about DA:O (which was awesome) that were in DA:O as well (such as OTT blood splattered party members).

    The first part of this game is a grind in the Hinterlands, and if like some of the numpties who felt compelled to "0" review it after 15 minutes of game time, you only ever stick to that area's endless list of fetch quests which are designed to bring people new to the series into the game world with easy to do tasks (well, until you hit that level 12 farm gate, or the dragon)... without ever venturing forth, you're going to dislike this.

    But the excellence in design here is that you can begin to do things in any order you wish. You can progress the story without fear of locking out previous areas (something that happened in DA:O - I'm not knocking DA:O as its on my all time favorite list).

    People say NYEH NYEH Mass Effect was so much better and non linear. Ermm... Mass Effect WAS quite linear. Roaming a planet in a bugged buggy is freedom? No, there was still only perhaps three places worth visiting per planet, and many of the story quests and exploration had to be done in a particular order in order to be completionist. And there was TONS of fetch quests, deliver messages, kill 3 bad guys, etc.

    Mass Effect was an amazing game that I loved... but it's just insanity that people fondly remember games and choose to ignore flaws and frustrations that they absolutely would have **** about back then, just to throw mud at a new title.

    I paid $50 for DA:I. When I finish sinking 50+ hours into (I'm 20 now and have barely scratched it), will I have got my money's worth? That will be a rate of $1 an hour. You piss money away at the cinemas for 90 - 180 minutes worth of a film you may or may not like.

    Bioware have done an outstanding job again. Yeah there's things that you might not like. But when EVER has a game been truly perfect? Never. Bugs have existed since Pong, and you either accept them or if they are game breaking (which nothing in this has been), you move along.    … Expand
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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    80
    A flawed almost-classic. [Jan 2015, p.84]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 30, 2014
    86
    Takes far too long to get going, but once it does you'll be hooked for the longest haul. [Jan 2015, p.64]
  3. Play UK
    Dec 18, 2014
    84
    An exhaustive and impactful world let down by predictable aesthetics and combat. [Issue#251, p.70]
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