Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. MGNexus
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    This game is a lot of fun, and easily my favorite of the three Dragon Age games, but after having logged over 100 hours in the game over 2 playthroughs so far...there are a few issues that have worn on me over the course of my time, and now really annoy me.

    First...the story. I'm probably somewhere around 75% through the story at this point, so no clue how it ends, but as it stands    This game is a lot of fun, and easily my favorite of the three Dragon Age games, but after having logged over 100 hours in the game over 2 playthroughs so far...there are a few issues that have worn on me over the course of my time, and now really annoy me.

    First...the story. I'm probably somewhere around 75% through the story at this point, so no clue how it ends, but as it stands now...the game starts off slow but quickly gets very interesting and has a really powerful ending to the first act. I've not run many more story missions since then, as I've been busy exploring all the zones they offer. In that time, here are my main criticisms with the game:

    1. Itemization. In short...it sucks in this game. There are so many zones that require roughly the same level range, that by the time you venture to all of them, you end up getting unique items that are worse than what you already use. You end up getting a lot of the same crap items over and over throughout the course of your exploration. Cassandra is still using a unique armor from Hinterlands, and I've cleared all but 3 zones and have killed 4 dragons. Schematic drops are also stingy, and Tier 3 start dropping far too late in the game imo.

    2. Climbing Hills. Good lord, whoever programmed the vertical exploration of this game is really sadistic. Feels so amateurish when you jump on a seemingly manageable slope and your character grabs at air like you're scaling a mountain, as you slide down to the bottom. Hills with very similar slopes can either deny you, allow you, or straight up throw an invisible wall at you. It's pretty sloppy and inconsistent.

    3. Obstacles, Obstacles everywhere! What is the point of using a mount? They put so many rocks and tree roots all over the ground, all of which your mount is completely incapable of traversing smoothly, that you'll end up wearing out your "giddyup" button while using your mount. Quite annoying. I've also been "caught" by objects on the ground countless times while running around during battle and such.

    4. Aggressive Wildlife vs Passive Wildlife. Walking along, minding my own business, when suddenly a Fennec or Nug runs past me...and surprise surprise...there goes a wolf or something chasing it. It alerts my party, putting me in combat, but the wolf runs off into to the distance and out of my range quickly. Sometimes I can sneak in a grapple, but not always. This happens so much that the wildlife ends up being a natural snare for the group, constantly throwing me into combat mode and forcing me to disengage all the time. Bleh.

    5. Game is overly bloated with busywork. Mid game feels like a grind to remove items from your map, vs doing anything meaningful. I miss the early game at the moment.

    All in all, this game has consumed my wife and I's life for the last week and a half, and is pretty awesome overall...but over the course of 100+ hours with the game, the above complaints really start to wear thin on you...or me at least. Then again, I've logged that 100+ hours for a reason...it's an amazing game thus far, and these annoyances are no where near enough to push me away from continuing onward. Definitely recommend the game.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Mrmanakan
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    Dragon Age Inquisition is a very good game. You really feel as though you are affecting the world constantly. However it didn't quite live up to all the promise it had. In demo' sat E3 & pax they showed things that never appeared in game, such as telling soldiers in a battle to save a town or to attack and then living with the consequences. However your decisions in this game mattered noneDragon Age Inquisition is a very good game. You really feel as though you are affecting the world constantly. However it didn't quite live up to all the promise it had. In demo' sat E3 & pax they showed things that never appeared in game, such as telling soldiers in a battle to save a town or to attack and then living with the consequences. However your decisions in this game mattered none the less. You truly feel as if you are the head of an organization that is helping this world be a better place.

    The world itself is probably the biggest game on next gen so far. It consists of atleast 10 massive location from deserts to Forrest's to plains. The opponents are also varied as are the dragons. This game also has the best crafting system I have seen in a game. You can have dozens of furs, cloths, metals, or gems that all do different things to different armor or weapons you craft. The story isn't the best story ever, and the villain is dumbed down a bit. But the game isn't about the villain. It's about you and your followers, you build relationships with them all and delve into their pasts and their hopes and dreams. Based on the choices you make for them they can become a much different person from one play through to the next.

    This game also has hours upon hours of content. If you are one of those gamers that likes to 100% everything plan to play this game for 100's of hours. I put in over 200+ hrs on 2 speedster play throughs and didn't even do half the quests.

    The leveling system is ok but not great and I wish the skill trees branched out a little more. The combat could of been a little more complex but it satisfies none the less.

    At the end of the day as of right now dragon age is the best rpg on PS4 (transistors a close 2nd but it's too short) in terms of content you can't get more bang for your buck, and it's just fun. If you like RPG's you can't go wrong with this game. If your going to buy one game this year, if it was me, this would be it.    … Expand
  5. Manjisan13
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    An overall good game with good Dlc's

    It has most thing other Dragon age had but this time MOAR dragons-killings, luv it.
    Foe people that played previous games , they will see a lot of familiar faces.
    Story was well written, a good fantasy game.
    Can't wait for DA4
  6. PeruvianGamer
    Mar 13, 2015
    8
    this game is good but i keep seing lluminatie eyes everywhere wtf! .....................................................................................................
  7. clinton56
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    Great game,didn't live up to the hype but what really could?I wasn't a fan of the roster of characters to adventure with. The whole bi sexuality/homosexuality angle overblown. I did love the environments and the random loot generation(to a point)and the dragon fights are great. Still one of the best games I've played this year. Definitely worth a purchase in my opinion
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. jeffreymccarty1
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    This is a very good game. Some of the side quests are dull but every RPG game in history has the same problem. Controls are quirky in bigger battles but still not bad. It is worth the money. Very few games on the PS4 can claim that. Its not perfect but a great game.
  11. justbcoolr
    Feb 10, 2015
    8
    I got this game because it had a lot of great reviews. First, I'll start with the positives. It's a gorgeous game. Great graphics, cool animations, beautiful landscapes. Long game time.

    There are many negatives. Tedious missions. Repetitive battles. Jogging around mountains and barren landscapes for long periods of time... didn't they have at least horse and buggy transportation? The    I got this game because it had a lot of great reviews. First, I'll start with the positives. It's a gorgeous game. Great graphics, cool animations, beautiful landscapes. Long game time.

    There are many negatives. Tedious missions. Repetitive battles. Jogging around mountains and barren landscapes for long periods of time... didn't they have at least horse and buggy transportation? The battle system is usually boring... easy foes don't need your attention, let AI take care of it... hard battles require you to go into "strategic mode": stop time, tell each of your party members what to do (heal, attack, inflict paralysis or shock, etc.), you heal carefully, avoid the moves of the boss monsters. Actually, some people may consider these two methods of fighting useful and helpful over the final fantasy kind of wait-your-turn to do something for everything from the most trivially weak monster to the grandest boss. For me, it means that 90% of the time, AI handles it.

    Overall, I give it an 8/10. Sure, it's an interesting game, but it takes so damn long to do anything. I'll recommend this game sparingly. Buy it if you like all sorts of quests, lots of traveling around, and not too big of a focus on fighting.    … Expand
  12. LifeSynth
    Feb 17, 2015
    8
    To be honest I haven't felt like it is the most engaging game I have ever played; It's no Mass Effect. But I have managed to log almost 80 hours into the game and haven't beaten the story. Playing on hard I found it crucial to upgrade armor as soon as possible. If I had any complaints it comes down to how much time I spend harvesting materials. I literally grab everything I **** see andTo be honest I haven't felt like it is the most engaging game I have ever played; It's no Mass Effect. But I have managed to log almost 80 hours into the game and haven't beaten the story. Playing on hard I found it crucial to upgrade armor as soon as possible. If I had any complaints it comes down to how much time I spend harvesting materials. I literally grab everything I **** see and still will not have enough to make everything I want. Something like elfroot should provide you with three or more per harvest. Instead, it's just one unless you get a perk you can get two...sometimes. Some of the damn missions include collecting 30 **** elfroot! Sometimes all I want to do is get into some crazy fights with dragons, which there are in the game and, yes they are awesome and satisfying when you take one of those giant bastards down. I also hit on everyone I possible can and it is awesome.… Expand
  13. Paulo-Lameiras
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Dragon Age Inquisition is a real RPG, a game full of memorable moments and hard decisions to make. The world is massive and looks amazing. You can easily be lost, in a good way.

    While it's an amazing game, there are some minor negative aspects. To give an example, some simple actions, like consulting the in game 'wiki' (codex), can be a pain in the a**. As a consequence, this amazing    Dragon Age Inquisition is a real RPG, a game full of memorable moments and hard decisions to make. The world is massive and looks amazing. You can easily be lost, in a good way.

    While it's an amazing game, there are some minor negative aspects. To give an example, some simple actions, like consulting the in game 'wiki' (codex), can be a pain in the a**. As a consequence, this amazing world full of stories and politic conspiracies, may sound more complex than it actually is, especially for new comers in the series.

    Pros:

    Incredibly deep game

    Massive world with lots of open areas (very few invisible walls)

    Great story, lore and characters

    Very good graphics and art direction

    Seamless transition between in and outdoors

    Addicting multiplayer

    Cons:

    Everything is too schematic ('you picked 1 out of 10 herbs' kind of linearity). Imprevisibility is what makes exploration in other RPGs, like Elder Scrolls, more addicting,

    The scan system in many recent games kills the immersion. At certain point, all you do is press constantly the scan button hoping for the items to pop up. Again, Bethesda games make you actually explore the environments without the need for unnatural tricks.

    Unnecessary complex codex (descriptions, and the related pics, should be more direct and explanatory)

    No day/night cycle.    … Expand
  14. zanaridg
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    This was a good game, although it tended to drag on at times. The game is strongest during main story missions and misses the mark during the multitude of bland side quests. In typical BioWare fashion, character development and interaction is top notch and offers a breathtaking amount of variability and settings to Taylor your party exactly how you want it. Combat is fun and fluid and theThis was a good game, although it tended to drag on at times. The game is strongest during main story missions and misses the mark during the multitude of bland side quests. In typical BioWare fashion, character development and interaction is top notch and offers a breathtaking amount of variability and settings to Taylor your party exactly how you want it. Combat is fun and fluid and the synergistic effects between classes adds more depth.

    Overall, a very fun experience. A weak ending coupled with some pacing issues makes it an 8/10 instead of more.    … Expand
  15. Montresor
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    Boobies! It took me decades of gaming (and no I didn't go desperately looking for them in games except maybe Leisure Suit Larry) and I finally saw some nice game boobies and I wasn't even expecting it. Game play is decent, stories are decent (though very wordy at times, but I am sure some folks really like that aspect). If you are looking for something to definitely take 40-70 hours ofBoobies! It took me decades of gaming (and no I didn't go desperately looking for them in games except maybe Leisure Suit Larry) and I finally saw some nice game boobies and I wasn't even expecting it. Game play is decent, stories are decent (though very wordy at times, but I am sure some folks really like that aspect). If you are looking for something to definitely take 40-70 hours of your time and you like RPGs, then this is the game for you.
    My only complaint might be online play which seems pretty boring and I didn't invest much there.    … Expand
  16. SparksTheRobot
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    This shouldn't have been game of the year, I'll start off with that. if i play a game for 185 hours and my platinum trophy doesn't pop due to a dragon kill glitch, it needs work. Now that I've put away the negative, I'll go straight into the positives. The world is beautiful and full of a good amount of possibilities. The story line is a fantastic journey and it's a must own RPG. It doesThis shouldn't have been game of the year, I'll start off with that. if i play a game for 185 hours and my platinum trophy doesn't pop due to a dragon kill glitch, it needs work. Now that I've put away the negative, I'll go straight into the positives. The world is beautiful and full of a good amount of possibilities. The story line is a fantastic journey and it's a must own RPG. It does great in optional difficulty setting and also bring back the strategy camera for veterans of DA and quite a useful tool in nightmare mode. As far as value goes, there is a ton of things to do in this game, you won't be disappointed on that end. The multiplayer works pretty efficiently and can be a lot of fun, not a suggestion of an afterthought there. All in all a really solid game, but I can't get past the numerous amount of technical issues to give it a 9. I hope this was helpful, enjoy your adventure.… Expand
  17. WhiskeyJacker
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    It's a good game and a solid base fore the continuation of the Dragon Age series. For a Bioware Game, it's main plot is rather weak (Moar Power, Collect companions, Kill Bad Guy) lacking focus particularly in the last half of the game. However your companion's stories are interesting enough that they buoy the weak main plot with the help of a ton of side quests (of varying length andIt's a good game and a solid base fore the continuation of the Dragon Age series. For a Bioware Game, it's main plot is rather weak (Moar Power, Collect companions, Kill Bad Guy) lacking focus particularly in the last half of the game. However your companion's stories are interesting enough that they buoy the weak main plot with the help of a ton of side quests (of varying length and depth). The entire game plays out like an apology letter for DA2 featuring heavy customization and beautiful scenery (This is probably one of the better looking RPG's you'll play) but this beautiful attempt at reconciliation with hardcore RPGrs misses the mark by creating a bloated story that seems a little too fantastic for their 'Dark Fantasy' pitch they've been trying to sell (The characters can seem a little wishy-washy and lacking any sort of edge or opinion that goes against the majority). Still, it's a diamond in the rough and it sets it's hooks into you fairly easy if you're not already predisposed to hating it.

    It's a solid attempt and I don't regret buying it in the slightest. I think a lot of people just hate it on principle because of Bioware's past blunders (Being anti-gg, Dragon Age 2, selling out to EA, ham-fisting *diversity* in their games ). Others just blindly cling to the nostalgia of Dragon Age: Origins and refuse to admit it is anything less than the perfect game. So be wary of some of the user reviews.    … Expand
  18. Cobwebmaster
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    for single player at around 150 hours to complete this game is exhausting. Well crafted, great design, but too much emphasis on "open world"s . Come to think of it this should be 2 games for a single player not one. RPG great as usual, but again characters only available for chat when they are spread all over HQ not on field trips in camp. Playing as a Dalish, (I've played through 3 timesfor single player at around 150 hours to complete this game is exhausting. Well crafted, great design, but too much emphasis on "open world"s . Come to think of it this should be 2 games for a single player not one. RPG great as usual, but again characters only available for chat when they are spread all over HQ not on field trips in camp. Playing as a Dalish, (I've played through 3 times now) didn't give me the hoped for lore and outcome option that seemed logical. Lack of flexibility for warrior types to switch from ranged to melee weapons an irritant- maybe an excuse to fit more characters in game?

    Everything works and lore but endurance was not a character trait in game completion that I looked for in buying this    … Expand
  19. notlaw
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    A good successor to dragon age 2, dragon age inquistion is a monster of a game there is literally about 40000 things to do in this game and for the most part its a good thing. sometimes it can feel like abit of a slog to get through it but definately worth playing if you like rpg's or a fan of the dragon age series. being able to be a qunari in this was a pretty cool feature althoughA good successor to dragon age 2, dragon age inquistion is a monster of a game there is literally about 40000 things to do in this game and for the most part its a good thing. sometimes it can feel like abit of a slog to get through it but definately worth playing if you like rpg's or a fan of the dragon age series. being able to be a qunari in this was a pretty cool feature although limits you abit as far as armour goes, i started as one then decided to restart as a human and finished the game as one solely for this reason so more options there would have been nice. A couple of minor bugs here and there but nothing game breaking over all a pretty great game that will have you playing for a long time if you do side missions and you see it through to the end.… Expand
  20. LittleHastur
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    There is not much to say about Dragon Age: Inquisition, a part from the fact that is (almost) perfect!
    Gorgeous graphic, outstanding story and improved combat system (at least in my opinion).
    The only thing that is not working so well in this game is the tactical pause with which (sometimes) is difficult to select an opponent an identify your characters.
  21. davl3232
    Jul 31, 2015
    8
    Amazing deep characters and universe, I finished the game caring too much for these. Just roaming without a clear route or purpose was really fun, listening to random dialogs between companions made them feel more alive, and the beautiful dynamic environments left you with plenty of stuff to look at. The choices I made didn't have as much impact as I'd liked them to, since I was forming aAmazing deep characters and universe, I finished the game caring too much for these. Just roaming without a clear route or purpose was really fun, listening to random dialogs between companions made them feel more alive, and the beautiful dynamic environments left you with plenty of stuff to look at. The choices I made didn't have as much impact as I'd liked them to, since I was forming a stance on the war beyond choosing between templars and mages, it just leaves you wishing you could had done better. Combat was great until I level up the knight enchanter tree, it made the game too easy. Dragon fights were awesome. The final battle lacked emotion sadly.… Expand
  22. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 12, 2017
    8
    Inquisition aimed to be more open ended than previous entries with various regions to explore and combat that combined Origins' and II's. The result was a quality game that offered a decent plot, a good deal of customization and play styles, and plenty of content. Much of the content was not exactly above and beyond, though. Inquisition would have benefited from an open world over smallInquisition aimed to be more open ended than previous entries with various regions to explore and combat that combined Origins' and II's. The result was a quality game that offered a decent plot, a good deal of customization and play styles, and plenty of content. Much of the content was not exactly above and beyond, though. Inquisition would have benefited from an open world over small regions filled with random side content. It's still a good action-RPG to be sure (and a little better than DAII) but it doesn't feel as worthwhile as Origins.… Expand
  23. sefrabu
    Mar 4, 2016
    8
    My fourth walkthrough (courtesy of latest PS4 GOTY half-price edition, which accidentally made buying the complete game on PS4 better than buying all DLC separately for PC), and second on the nightmare difficulty, and I already feel like plunging into a long forgotten habit, asking myself why would I ever stop. It's amazing how the dialogue, setting, and even the whole plotlines changeMy fourth walkthrough (courtesy of latest PS4 GOTY half-price edition, which accidentally made buying the complete game on PS4 better than buying all DLC separately for PC), and second on the nightmare difficulty, and I already feel like plunging into a long forgotten habit, asking myself why would I ever stop. It's amazing how the dialogue, setting, and even the whole plotlines change each time you pick a different race, or change the tapestry in the Keep. It's still buggy, unpolished at times, and the ending is still horribly 'meh' (still haven't finished the Trespasser, which, I believe, and hope, is the true closure), but it is still one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  24. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Good game. The story was pretty good with interesting twists and turns. The combat is better than ever. But there is just so much to do and not everything is utilized well.
  25. Dante-X
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    Dragon Age presents a gorgeous environment and a decent size world. While there is more to be desired in character ability customization (Less than Skyrim, but still reasonable), it does offer a great deal of flexibility to warrant a couple playthroughs.
    The main story is engaging and compels you to want to reach the next chapter, though it easy to become happily distracted by    Dragon Age presents a gorgeous environment and a decent size world. While there is more to be desired in character ability customization (Less than Skyrim, but still reasonable), it does offer a great deal of flexibility to warrant a couple playthroughs.
    The main story is engaging and compels you to want to reach the next chapter, though it easy to become happily distracted by side-quests in the open world. Characters are well written and revealed with an artistic subtlety. The choices made by your character have a meaningful impact both on other characters and on the world.
    You’ll probably have about 120 hours worth of content for full completionists.

    Warning: While I was satisfied with the main game, I was deeply disappointed with the Multiplayer (Unthoughtful levels and character progression; repetitive objectives; poorly constructed dialogue – loads of one liners that do more to remind you of the 2-dimenionality of your characters than anything else), and only moderately entertained by the DLC Trespasser (Short, Linear, forcing characters into unnatural states – no spoiler here, you’ll see if you buy it, but with a good ending).    … Expand
  26. Nel
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    This game is really fun, it goes really in depth and allows you to make fun conversations, and will make you want to explore. The game really has a lot to offer and will take several hours to complete if you are willing to do the side quests. The game is beautiful, and the characters are filled with personality.
  27. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 14, 2015
    8
    Fetch quests are the devil.

    Overview: Dragon Age inquisition is a better than Dragon Age 2 but still doesn't live up to Dragon Age Origins. The visuals are the best in the series with characters actually looking human (even though they always look like they've been in the rain) and each person you meet has a little personality which is brought on by the stellar voice acting and facial    Fetch quests are the devil.

    Overview: Dragon Age inquisition is a better than Dragon Age 2 but still doesn't live up to Dragon Age Origins.
    The visuals are the best in the series with characters actually looking human (even though they always look like they've been in the rain) and each person you meet has a little personality which is brought on by the stellar voice acting and facial expressions.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is quite varied this time round, you can either play it like DA2 with the hack n slash approach or play it tactically with the new battle menu system which gives you a birds eye view so you can micromanage your units. I personally play both, I use the battle menu to plan my initial attack such as my mage will drop a barrier and my archer will target long range and then I go headlong into the fray making battles quick and easy. The mage class suffers from the new battle system though, one of the things that DA2 got right was mage combat it was fun and you felt powerful. In DAI it's boring as hell, if you want to have fun I suggest being a warrior or a rouge.

    Character Customisation: Character customisation is the best it's ever been will the addition of sliders meaning you can make a work of art or a bloody monster as you wish, my only problem is the hair styles still suck with none looking like they belong to a living creature.
    Selecting your race is also back and a welcome addition, you can be a Human, Elf, Dwarf and even a Qunari this time round, although the addition of the Qunari is a good thing I feel the development was underdone, the armour available sucks especially helmet wise with those awful "vitars" and the movements in cut scenes and combat feels awkward, I believe the addition of the Qunari was a last minute thing for fan service.

    Voice acting: The main character speaks like in DA2 and this is a massive pitfall in the character creation because you can choose between two voices for all races, either the American voice actor (who is terrible) or a really posh sounding English actor, The English actor is the better voice actor but his voice only suits the Human and maybe the Elf, While neither the American or the British voice actors suit the Dwarves or the Qunari. Every other dwarf in the DA series has most been Scottish sounding while all the Qunari had really deep voices that sound powerful and cool. Instead of choosing between two they should have had one for each race which actually suited the race. (Take note that I don't know what the females sound like)

    The World: The world of Thedas is absolutely beautiful, I would live there war and all, the wild life looks and feels like it belongs, the wind rustles the trees and varied pallet of colours soothes the senses, but it feels empty, there isn't much to see in most areas besides wilderness as far as the eye can see broken up with the odd town or two. I think they chose the wrong areas for the game to take place, Orlais was my last choice for a place I wanted to visit, I wanted to see Tervinter or Antiva because there isn't much difference between Ferelden and Orlais and those god awful accents (Jesus Christ!). I would also like to see places I've been in previous games, you see Redcliff and that's about it, where's Orzamar or Denerim or even Kirkwall, big things happened in those places because of your actions in the previous games and I would like to see the result but alas we are restricted to hanging around with the bloody French.

    Companions: The companions and supporting cast of DAI are all different and for the most part good characters, unfortunately like DA2 quite a few of your companions are terrible characters, the two I hate the most are Vivienne and Sera (Sera by far being the worst character ever) those two must have been designed to annoy you because they suffer from a rare and debilitating illness called **** syndrome.
    The other characters though: Dorian, Iron Bull, Cassandra, Solas, Cole,Varric and Blackwall are all highly interesting and likeable characters with their own quirks like real people. Bioware outdid themselves with the character personalities making them feel real.

    Things to do: The world of DAI is vast and there is no shortage of things to do, you can do the main quest, hunt dragons, spread your armies influence or even explore, but the side quests are almost always menial fetch quests, there are fetch quests bloody everywhere. And which developer do I have to punch in the face for that Drufalo quest!

    Dragon Age Keep: The keep is one of the best ideas they had, people want to see how their choices affect Thedas but the games are long so most people wont bother, this allows you to change things quick and easy if a bit arduous at times.

    Summary: Dragon Age Inquisition is a game I recommend playing for the story and the characters and if your a fan, I love it but I have to take it with a pinch of salt and I still play it today on my 3rd playthrough now.
    Score: 8.7/10    … Expand
  28. Siddharthbikky
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    Improvement over DA2 but i still miss power combination of DAO
    The best part of Inquisition is its caharacter interaction.Story and gameplay is good not great. And yes the dragon are fun to fight.
  29. 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.
  30. AdityaTomar
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    Well after spending over 100 hours on the game
    1.good graphics, though armor and characters lack a bit in graphics.
    2. Game is divided into areas like previous dragon age games.. and trust me each area is big and beautiful. 3. Each area has a story related to it.. which i felt was good move by dev. 4 skill trees, crafting weapon and potion is good as well And at higher difficulties    Well after spending over 100 hours on the game
    1.good graphics, though armor and characters lack a bit in graphics.
    2. Game is divided into areas like previous dragon age games.. and trust me each area is big and beautiful.
    3. Each area has a story related to it.. which i felt was good move by dev.
    4 skill trees, crafting weapon and potion is good as well And at higher difficulties you will have to make use of it as merchant selling weapons and even weapons found arent that powerful.
    5. Main quest is awesome with a nice story and world changes around you with each main mission But its sad that main quest doesnt have too many quests.
    6 side quests are plenty in the games but thats where developers have seriously messed it up. It feels like that side quests have been just put just because they had to.. 99 percent are damn boring, with only thing u gain from them is power( which is required for main quests) and few things for your inventory ofcourse but no fun at all.
    7 combat is fun, and better is u can try each and every type of skill with so many players availaible in your party, you wont feel missed in combat for sure.
    8. Exploration is fun.. but lack of interesting side quests makes you feel that why am i exploring. Even interesting places are less, which give you feeling, wow now thats interesting..except for dragons though which you will find when you explore and a very few places. places are just beautiful with nothing intersting to do.
    9. Enemies arent very great, and are repeated. With only slight varitations, interesting demons etc are very limited.
    10. Even secrets in the game are very less and npc are very badly designed.. with many just sitting or standing like statues with no movement whatsoever.
    so verdict is.. its more interesting when u r playing it linearly with concentration on main quest, dont expect much from side quests, there are few companion quest which ar bit better but dey usually start with collectiin etc which is too boring, combat is wonderful and infact one of best thing in the game, enemies not that great, weapons armor etc are normal. there is also one more feature where you send your allies for some tasks using maps which also i think is interesting but again more interesting for main plot then for side quests. So overall good game with nice combat, nice areas, good amount of dragons to kill, nice main story but poor side quests.    … Expand
  31. JS99
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    I enjoyed this game. The combat's not great, but fun, you can really chose the type of fighting style that suits you. The story is interesting and the voice acting is outstanding. The graphics are crisp and the controls are smooth. Overall, I really liked this game.
  32. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    Turn-based or Action:

    Action RPG Was it fun? Yes, the hours I spent playing this game. I definitely lost myself for about 2 weeks while playing this game. Are there any similar games? There are other Dragon Age games that I assume are similar (I’ve never played them) but for me this was a unique experience. Favorite Character/Unit to use? I liked using Solas. I would    Turn-based or Action:

    Action RPG

    Was it fun?

    Yes, the hours I spent playing this game. I definitely lost myself for about 2 weeks while playing this game.

    Are there any similar games?

    There are other Dragon Age games that I assume are similar (I’ve never played them) but for me this was a unique experience.

    Favorite Character/Unit to use?

    I liked using Solas. I would just sit back as my warriors attacked, I would help protect my warriors and launch projectiles from a distance. Some people may prefer being in the trenches for the fighting but I enjoyed being on outside.

    Would you play it again?

    There is so much more than I would love to do but I already spent 2 weeks on this game and I have to move on. Yes I would love to play this game again but I just can’t.

    Any Complaints?

    With this being my first Dragon Age game, the story was a bit hard to follow at times. I actually had to look up what the epilogue was all about because I didn’t understand it.

    Also the lack of options with romantic partners, why not Leliana or especially scout Harding. I could flirt with her (and she certainly liked it) but couldn’t hook up with her? I just found that kind of odd.    … Expand
  33. DanBenevenuto
    Mar 10, 2018
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is AWESOME!. It deserves a 10, but i thought it was too short. The soundtrack is amazing, it has gorgeous graphics, the fight system is great, the mechanichs are great. You should play Dragon Age Inquisition, you won't regret.
  34. raccoondaddy
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    As a continuation of the series, this was a big step up from the second entry. (Which I didn't hate, but it clearly lacks a certain "something") At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the large areas that your party explores, which was a COMPLETE 180 for the series' dank and cramped environments. Fortunately, once I figured out the layout and navigation, DA:Inquisition became greatAs a continuation of the series, this was a big step up from the second entry. (Which I didn't hate, but it clearly lacks a certain "something") At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the large areas that your party explores, which was a COMPLETE 180 for the series' dank and cramped environments. Fortunately, once I figured out the layout and navigation, DA:Inquisition became great experience. The story did take a little while to pick up, but gets better over time. Inquisition also adds a few new cool features, like an expanded crafting system and the ability to choose the fate of the people you lead.

    Also, the visuals are stunning, many of the areas rival The Witcher 3's scenery.

    Overall: A solid RPG and sequel to the series. Bioware did this one right.    … Expand
  35. 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.
  36. D3NGZ
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Dragon Age Inquisition. (PLAYED in 2015, yeah im lazy lol)

    pros a solid story. for the time it had good graphics but it still holds up. the soundtrack while used all wrong is simply awesome. great side characters. gameplay is fun as hell and controlling the squad ( while downgraded from Origins ) is still fun against hard enemies. mixed the antagonist is kinda meh. cons    Dragon Age Inquisition. (PLAYED in 2015, yeah im lazy lol)

    pros

    a solid story.
    for the time it had good graphics but it still holds up.
    the soundtrack while used all wrong is simply awesome.
    great side characters.
    gameplay is fun as hell and controlling the squad ( while downgraded from Origins ) is still fun against hard enemies.

    mixed

    the antagonist is kinda meh.

    cons

    the true ending is basically stripped from the game into a dlc (Tresspasser).
    the lack of banter in the squad ( bug for years that wasnt fixed ).
    the hinterlands.... too long without any reason or compelling anything really.
    the dialogue camera is god awful.

    i like dragon age too much to give it a 7 so ill go with a 8 ( with trespasser its a legit 9 ) just make sure you dont compare it to Witcher 3, it will hurt your enjoyment of the game greatly. its his own thing and the last good game from Bioware before the Freefall they had in quality. so yeah another point for that i guess ;s    … Expand
  37. JoshBostanci
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    When I first bought this game I was 12. I played it for about 15 hours just rushing from main mission to main mission and obviously hated it. after coming back to it a year later it was and still is one of my favourite games of all time. I think it is on par with games of the likes of The Witcher 3 and Final Fantasy 15. As you can see I'm impartial to fantasy RPG's but that doesn't takeWhen I first bought this game I was 12. I played it for about 15 hours just rushing from main mission to main mission and obviously hated it. after coming back to it a year later it was and still is one of my favourite games of all time. I think it is on par with games of the likes of The Witcher 3 and Final Fantasy 15. As you can see I'm impartial to fantasy RPG's but that doesn't take away from Inquisition. I liked the combat a lot as it was something I could customize specifically to me, and the simple crafting system was very endearing to me and I sunk countless hours into it. The story was also very interesting and made me want to look deeper into the lore of this universe. Some of my fondest memories come from this game and I think it earns the score I've given it.… Expand
  38. LaDix
    Apr 4, 2019
    8
    good game, it was my first dragon age game, and my second bioware I have played, I like the cc and all the conversation options that is in it, for me (IMO) a good RPG player game, is where you can make your one story, and choose how you would like the game goes, but still not full sandboxs games.

    So yeah a good game would recommended if you can get it cheep.
  39. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    It took me a while to get the hang of this game but once I get used to managing the party and combat, it was a blast. The sheer scale of the game can be overwhelming and I was lost and got distracted so many times. One of the best RPGs of all time for sure. I love that your choices can make a difference in the outcome and story.
  40. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    I dont understand all the hate this game gets, sure its not better than dragon age origins but its still a great game.

    The combat is fun and dragon fights are so cool (looking at you skyrim with its bad dragon fights) The story and characters and great, it has some of the greatest quests ever like Wicked eyes wicked hearts. The music is so good and the bard songs are amazing. World    I dont understand all the hate this game gets, sure its not better than dragon age origins but its still a great game.

    The combat is fun and dragon fights are so cool (looking at you skyrim with its bad dragon fights)
    The story and characters and great, it has some of the greatest quests ever like Wicked eyes wicked hearts.
    The music is so good and the bard songs are amazing.
    World sometimes feels empty but its still fun to explore.

    Great game, give it a try and dont believe the hate.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  41. SetPatrone
    Jul 18, 2019
    8
    Story side of the game is very good. How power in society is attained and then corrupted or lost. Characters felt like people with their own views and motivations. First play trough you could not predict events and how they would transpire, with your input or lack of it.

    Game play side was mediocre or me. Scenery was awesome, maps were creative and all of them had their own feel.    Story side of the game is very good. How power in society is attained and then corrupted or lost. Characters felt like people with their own views and motivations. First play trough you could not predict events and how they would transpire, with your input or lack of it.

    Game play side was mediocre or me. Scenery was awesome, maps were creative and all of them had their own feel. Dragons were awesome too, but they were just beasts roaming the land on specific spots in the world. I liked the way weapons and armour were modifiable. However what i missed the most was the variety of skills, it felt like they made it so because console players would into be able to fit many of them on their interface. Playing on pc, of course the skills looked amazing, but they got old really soon. I know hardcore people would use only a few of them anyway for best optimisation, but i felt that for a world this big there were not enough ways to kill enemies differently. And the side quests did not help. Too much of same felt repetitive really fast.    … Expand
  42. ZanguSwe
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    x Well-written characters and companions
    x Fun, flashy combat
    x Great soundtrack (when it decides to play)
    x Interesting side quests
    x Beautiful environments

    Cons:
    x Relatively bland overarching story
    x Weak main villain
    x Siding with the mages can be frustratingly slow and drawn out
    x Minor but consistent bugs, including but not limited to: camera, combat, AI, dialogue, crafting, fast travel
    x First area (Hinterlands) filled with mindbogglingly boring tasks

    Middle of the road:
    x Some companion questlines feel unsatisfying to complete
    x Camera angles are sometimes awkward
    x Animation bugs in conversations (not consistent)

    Final rating: 8/10
    Dragon Age Inquisition is a great game, filled with deep lore, interesting characters and fun, exhilarating combat, mixed in with great exploration and vast, beautiful environments. It is only held back from being a "masterpiece" by consistent minor bugs during combat, traversal and dialogue, to give a few examples, bland overarching plot and main villain, and inconsistent quality in terms of major story decisions. I will still wholeheartedly recommend the game for DA fans, or RPG fans in general. Just a caveat, the game isn't exactly new player friendly, but there are numerous guides, tutorials and lore collections on the internet to get you set up, so it's not a big issue.    … Expand
  43. kinktwink
    Mar 16, 2020
    8
    Dragon Age is by far my favorite RPG franchise. Inquisition, while definitely far from perfect, is probably my favorite installment in the franchise itself. It's lacking the more in-depth tactical AI settings that the earlier titles had, but the technical hiccups are more than made up for in the vibrant and engaging setting it crafts. I genuinely cared for all of my companions, I wasDragon Age is by far my favorite RPG franchise. Inquisition, while definitely far from perfect, is probably my favorite installment in the franchise itself. It's lacking the more in-depth tactical AI settings that the earlier titles had, but the technical hiccups are more than made up for in the vibrant and engaging setting it crafts. I genuinely cared for all of my companions, I was always interested in the story's path, and very emotionally involved in the game's ultimate ending. It's no small feat to keep me invested in a game for 100+ hours and Inquisition achieved that all too easily.… Expand
  44. SantiPar
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I really liked it, the thing is that i'm not an rpg expert so that's why maybe i differ from other reviewers. I recommend it if you, like me, don't have a lot of experience with Rpg games but still you are interested.
  45. DryTEK
    Sep 13, 2020
    8
    I am adding a review after 6 years.
    The game is good in its core. Problem is there are just too many "fetch" elements that can hamper your experience if you want to do them all. Surprise?! You don't have to.
    The story itself is really nice. I miss the Dragon age: Origins where you had different start for each character but that is fine. Companions are again their own interesting    I am adding a review after 6 years.
    The game is good in its core. Problem is there are just too many "fetch" elements that can hamper your experience if you want to do them all. Surprise?! You don't have to.
    The story itself is really nice. I miss the Dragon age: Origins where you had different start for each character but that is fine. Companions are again their own interesting characters, each with different personality and agenda. Combat is a bit lacking, I don't mind hack and slash/action RPGs but this comming from Bioware was a weird take esp. after so many games where stopping time was essential, so here is almost no reason to use tactical map even on nightmare difficulty.
    Shard hunting was/is/will be a boring choice. They could have made something different with it, but instead you are stuck with some doors that give you neglectable bonuses.

    I must say the game itself is somewhere between 7.5-8 for me. But what makes it even better are the DLCs. Yes, I am not a big fan of DLC content but this one is a must. I believe if the Trespasser DLC was in game since launch it would make one of the best story games out there. I have to call it 9 with DLCs.

    Oh.. and did I talked about how you can export saves from previous games? And if you didn't play them you can customize almost everything that happened in the prior games. Oh boy and those thing have an impact (some are minor tho).    … Expand
  46. honestreviews99
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    A good game, not as enjoyable as Origins, but still a good game.

    While some elements of the game felt repetitive, for the most part, I found myself enjoying the quests, the character development of those on my squad, and the overall story. I'm a sucker for any type of medieval rpg, so I usually enjoy these kind of games, but this is definitely worth a play, if you haven't already.    A good game, not as enjoyable as Origins, but still a good game.

    While some elements of the game felt repetitive, for the most part, I found myself enjoying the quests, the character development of those on my squad, and the overall story.

    I'm a sucker for any type of medieval rpg, so I usually enjoy these kind of games, but this is definitely worth a play, if you haven't already. And you can find it super cheap now or used.

    The ending is a bit of a twist, one that you can see coming if you're really intuitive, but for me, I wasn't expecting it.

    Good game!    … Expand
  47. FuzzyPackRat
    Nov 18, 2020
    8
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 6/10 Animation/Graphics: 7/10 Third part of a cool series! Inquisition was a joy to play even later in 2020 when I got to it. My choices effected the storyline there were many things to discover and learn. It had diversity and representation abound including poc and trans npcs. It's a great game for the story and the personality of the characters.    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Music: 6/10
    Animation/Graphics: 7/10

    Third part of a cool series! Inquisition was a joy to play even later in 2020 when I got to it. My choices effected the storyline there were many things to discover and learn. It had diversity and representation abound including poc and trans npcs. It's a great game for the story and the personality of the characters. Gameplay wise- it's not as great. Finding roads to trek up are sometimes hard and the game will not just let me climb up rocks. It's a micromanagers dream though with all the crafting and inventory management work that you can do.

    Takeaways
    Pros: real RPG where your choices affect the game, great for micromanaging looters like me who want to pocket everything, your character can be in a relationship. LGBTQ+ representation
    Cons: appearing very open world but having limitations on gameplay (like not being able to access some areas/climb rocks).    … Expand
  48. hilionman
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    THE BEST MMORPG you can play it like a diablo or like a shooter you can do your oun empire and friends and all have a consequence , the only thing is that some times is so wird figth and figth and theen die and lose 10 minutes
  49. Arakhiin
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first game by Bioware, bought this on PS4 as a Christmas present for my brother but ended up playing and loving it myself. The game introduced me to the Dragon Age series and eventually Mass Effect trilogy and I loved every minute of it.

    Positive:
    • Graphics - not realistic but perfect for a fantasy game, colours are vibrant, colours well used in different places. Takes you to the perfect fantasy world. UI and colours are simply marvellous, landscape and design was breathtaking especially in the Trespasser DLC.
    • Meaningful choices - Dragon Age keep allows players to transfer or create their own story with or without playing through previous games, your choices then will affect who appears or the history of characters and the world. However, Hawke will always appear as default Hawke, though you get the option to change them.
    • Customization - sliders and colour wheels are always an A+ in my book, however, there's limited and ugly hairstyles. Eyes always looks about 5mm inside their skulls with their thick and really defined underlids.
    • Romance - Great number and options (specifically for female elf), multiple pathways, affects the story to a degree, satisfying.
    • Companions - Diverse from race to colour to ideologies, they are their own characters and it's obvious that the developers were not bias towards any particular group/views.
    • Great replay-ability

    Negative:
    • Slow at the start
    • Some characters have degenerated in terms of appearance such as Sera and Queen Anora
    • Combat mechanics is not revolutionary (except bard in multiplayer), it stuck to its roots of holding M1 or R2 and press the occasional trigger buttons once cool-down has finished.

    Final Verdict:
    Enjoyable for players that loves the fantasy genre and strategy games, otherwise players will find it over the top or too difficult unless they lower the difficulty settings.
    • Definitely Play only if you're interested
    • Game sometimes pokes fun of itself so play with an open mind
    • Linear story so don't expect to become the villain or the inquisition to be strong or alive at the end    … Expand
  50. Grippa123
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
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  51. Thosevelvetygms
    Sep 12, 2022
    8
    A beautiful and epic RPG that will hook you for months. It does have a lot of padding that just shouldn't be there at all, but still, it's one impressive journey.
  52. Slime_dark
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Surely a great game, yet not so free from technical mistakes. Especially on PS4 random crashes can happen, even after years after its release
    Said this, the GDR component took a step forward compared to the previous game, but cannot be compared at all with those of the very first Dragon Age. Also the technical aspects during fights are mostly not sophisticated: at low levels of difficulty    Surely a great game, yet not so free from technical mistakes. Especially on PS4 random crashes can happen, even after years after its release
    Said this, the GDR component took a step forward compared to the previous game, but cannot be compared at all with those of the very first Dragon Age. Also the technical aspects during fights are mostly not sophisticated: at low levels of difficulty it is not perceived while it will be a major problem when playing at the highest difficulties due to the impossibility to give detailed instruction to the party.
    However the game has a very good plot, good interactions between members of the party and dialogues are surely good.
    Also the mechanic for crafting is very good and clear, giving the possibility to better personalize your party members equipment to better suit your playing style. Same thing can be applied to the ability three    … Expand
  53. diehard-gamer
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    I don't normally buy games on day of release, but this one I did, so first impressions after about 10 hours play. Its a pretty game, but pretty in the 'shiney plasticy claymation' graphics style so common on the next gen consoles. I dont know if its a next-gen tech thing, but I'd prefer realistic to claymation (or 'bound in flame' style cel-shaded) any day. I'm sure its technicallyI don't normally buy games on day of release, but this one I did, so first impressions after about 10 hours play. Its a pretty game, but pretty in the 'shiney plasticy claymation' graphics style so common on the next gen consoles. I dont know if its a next-gen tech thing, but I'd prefer realistic to claymation (or 'bound in flame' style cel-shaded) any day. I'm sure its technically graphically 'better' than last gen. Story is OK. but then I thought DA 1 and 2 were great, so I'm almost a guarenteed DA3 story fan -lots of the characters/nps/location are recognisable which suits me fine. Character classes, skill trees, progression mechanics, combat mechanics are also very familiar to past DA players. There also the companion interaction with dialogue choices prompting the 'x likes/dislikes you more' reactions. Thats great. Lack of player character face/body customisation bugged me. Like 'Bound in flame' its a choice of limited presets - maybe its a next gen 'limited character model' thing. I wanted a human character with white hair - so the presets left me with one with green lips ........... ah well, at least it matches the green magic. A lot of people have bigged up the sidequests. Well so far its the same old 'go there, get this, speak to them' stuff. Theres a bit of sidequest 'build a camp'/spread your influence' for your faction metagame in there too like the army recruitment in the previous dragon age (or camp captures in Skyrim). Overall I'm happy so far.… Expand
  54. mike21
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    This game is unplayable. My save files got corrupted twice now. I am not even sure I want to start for the 3rd time. If you bought the delux edition - DON'T download the DLC's. They are the reason my saves got corrupted.
  55. NikolayG
    Dec 14, 2014
    7
    Zzzzzz. That's my review.

    I really thought, based on the way people talk about Dragon Age, that this game would be a lot deeper. It feels like Diablo but with a different visual viewpoint and with a party rather than solo. There's lots of dialogue but none of the quests or drama feels like it means anything at all. And the combat is not about much more than clicking X. In fact, just    Zzzzzz. That's my review.

    I really thought, based on the way people talk about Dragon Age, that this game would be a lot deeper. It feels like Diablo but with a different visual viewpoint and with a party rather than solo. There's lots of dialogue but none of the quests or drama feels like it means anything at all. And the combat is not about much more than clicking X. In fact, just about every action is not about anything other than clicking X. YES I KNOW you CAN press other buttons, to execute alternate attacks based on skills you gain as you play, but you don't have to in order to win. That's the problem. All those extra attacks and spells are no more useful than a new pretty outfit in an MMO. They are unnecessary. No strategy required. Hold down X during a battle and run all around the battle zone. You might die a couple of times, but it won't take very long to win. In Skyrim I felt more like I was the character and that I was a part of the events happening around me. Discovery felt like discovery. Dragon Age; Inquisition feels extremely artificial. I can't even swim. Try to swim in the ocean and you hear a screaming sound (it's supposed to be your character; why would she scream in the water?) and then the game resets with you just next to the shore again. There are slopes that are not very challenging but for some reason you can't climb them. Small walls you inexplicably cannot climb over, even though any 7 year old in the real world could. So, basically, beautiful visuals, but the environments don't feel open world-ish. Instead I feel somewhat channeled artificially. There are tons of barrels and other things that you cannot open. They are just decoration. You can only open select ones. You cannot loot everyone you vanquish. Nonsensically their weapons and armor are not available to loot unless the game decides to give you something, and what it gives you is not really related to the animal or bandit you killed.

    Ultimately, the game is fun in a mindless sort of way, kind of like a very elaborate Tetris. For a much more involving RPG try Skryim, Oblivion, Morrowind, Daggerfall, and Arena. The combat in Arena and Daggerfall is more interesting because as you wave your mouse around, your character waves his/her weapon, so you feel connected to the combat - no just hitting a single key. Arena is very old and has crappy graphics by today's standards, but it is gripping. I think it's free now and legally; just google it.    … Expand
  56. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Game tried so much but didn't completely succeeded in everything. Graphics were great in 2014 but something was lacking. Not the best Bioware stuff
  57. Underpants158
    Jan 26, 2015
    7
    The one word I can think of to describe this game is decent. Nothing, in my mind, excels at what it does. The story is pretty good, the characters are pretty good (humorous), the gameplay forces you to be tactical when the difficulty spikes and the variety of characters allows you to tale different approaches to gameplay. My biggest gripe with the game is the fantasy world itself. It feelsThe one word I can think of to describe this game is decent. Nothing, in my mind, excels at what it does. The story is pretty good, the characters are pretty good (humorous), the gameplay forces you to be tactical when the difficulty spikes and the variety of characters allows you to tale different approaches to gameplay. My biggest gripe with the game is the fantasy world itself. It feels generic. Bland. There is much to explore but I felt no desire to. The npcs that occupy the world have no character and most of what there is to see is wilderness. Very rarely that you'll run across a village or town and when you do there is really nothing to see of interest. There are a lot of side quests. I mean a lot. But they feel like mmorpg busy work.… Expand
  58. GrandScale
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    If it wasn't for the bugs this game could have been great. Nothing game breaking (though I had two crashes), but they're noticable almost everywhere you go and they're annoying.

    But let's talk about the gameplay. The combat is great. You can pause a battle and have (almost) full control over the situation. Choices actually matter and have consequences. And the game world is gorgeous.    If it wasn't for the bugs this game could have been great. Nothing game breaking (though I had two crashes), but they're noticable almost everywhere you go and they're annoying.

    But let's talk about the gameplay. The combat is great. You can pause a battle and have (almost) full control over the situation. Choices actually matter and have consequences. And the game world is gorgeous. It's a full fledged open world with rich details that is just beautiful to look at.

    The character customization is the best that I've seen in an RPG so far (pretty sure PC elitists will correct me on that). You can craft and modify gears, which comsumes materials. Depending on what kind of materials you use it affects the bonuses of each crafted gear.

    The main cast is a mixed bag. I like the cast from previous entries much more. (Some characters from previous entries will make a comeback.)

    One thing I really hate about the gameplay is that you cannot longer assign points to your attributes when leveling up.

    But overall I'm having fun. For those of you who wants a more polish experience you might want to wait for a patch or two.    … Expand
  59. Shu_Nitori
    Dec 18, 2014
    7
    Over 80 hours into the game now and felt it's the best time to review it. No spoilers, promise! Even though I'm new to the Dragon Age series, I read a lot on the lore and I could understand most of the stuff that's going on in the game since it's very story-driven. This is one of the few games I played that have story choices with major changes and consequences.

    The graphics are vivid,    Over 80 hours into the game now and felt it's the best time to review it. No spoilers, promise! Even though I'm new to the Dragon Age series, I read a lot on the lore and I could understand most of the stuff that's going on in the game since it's very story-driven. This is one of the few games I played that have story choices with major changes and consequences.

    The graphics are vivid, not too dull nor bright, but just right. The combat is fluid and allows users to perform combos. The tactical menu is an amazing feature, allowing players to set up how their Inquisitor and his/her companions should attack stuff. It's not too grindy and it's a nice change from RPGs that force players to kill monsters endlessly in order to reach a certain goal, be it a level or a rare item.

    There are a few grips however that brought down the score just a tiny bit. Obviously there will be glitches but there are certain game-breaking glitches as well. I really wanted to romance a certain character but a weird glitch prevented me from doing so, and I hadn't realized it was a game-breaking bug until I looked it up, many hours later. Also, after completing the story, there's this feeling that the game is hollow, empty and there isn't much to it anymore. Every companion I talk to doesn't have the conversation wheel anymore. Even more so, the companions themselves and some furniture disappear every once in a while. I don't know if this is a glitch, but good thing I have a save before the final fight.

    Even with the glitches, it's still a must have for any RPG fan. This game, in my books, is also a GOTY contender.    … Expand
  60. legacy2xer
    Jun 6, 2015
    7
    A decent game , the story was quiet boring although gameplay was quiet fun. The combat is quiet clunky and slow from time to time. The graphic was great and is one of the only reason that im giving it a score of 7. The number of content is quiet decent although it does get repetitive after a while. They could be more innovative with the multi player. Still an acceptable game and worth the price.
  61. backInBone
    Mar 13, 2015
    7
    I was a fan of Dragon Age series and was so much hyped for this game but it punched me hard.. This is a typical business game I would say, it's fixed in a model and has nothing creative. They say the world is huge, true, they say there are a hell lot of things you can do in the game, true, however, all of those are repetitively boring. I think I've almost lost my faith in Bioware..
  62. ammilner
    Feb 5, 2019
    7
    Dragon Age: Inquisition, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Dragon Age series, delivers on most every level and, though it has a couple hiccups along the way, is a must play for any RPG or adventure fan out there. From judging those who have wronged the people of Thedas, to saving the world from the brink of disaster, to hunting down the most fearsome of dragons,Dragon Age: Inquisition, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Dragon Age series, delivers on most every level and, though it has a couple hiccups along the way, is a must play for any RPG or adventure fan out there. From judging those who have wronged the people of Thedas, to saving the world from the brink of disaster, to hunting down the most fearsome of dragons, Inquisition delivers on its promise to rejuvenate the Dragon Age series and provide a more open-world based storytelling experience.

    Inquisition is a tremendously vast game, providing more than 100 hours of content sprawling over an impressive eleven areas throughout the countries of Ferelden and Orlais. This is quite the departure from developer Bioware’s usual RPG formula, which most commonly includes 4 major areas in addition to the starting tutorial world (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Dragon Age: Origins) sometimes including smaller areas for vignette style side-quest exploration (the Mass Effect Series). Additionally, Inquisition is the first console era Bioware game to exceed an average playtime of over 70 hours (Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights being the only other games in Bioware's catalog to do so).

    Adding to the overwhelming amount of game-play that Inquisition has to offer are the visuals and Dragon Age: Inquisition looks stunning on the new generation of consoles (Xbox One & PS4) as well as on PC. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of Inquisition. The amount of texture popping that occurs in the previous generation consoles in near impossible to miss and, while it doesn’t take away from the overall function of the game, presents a very underwhelming feeling to those who choose to play this game on older hardware.

    While Dragon Age: Inquisition certainly doesn’t fail to impress, it does feel streamlined compared to the other titles in the Dragon Age series and while there is an emphasis on exploration, the content within each of the vast areas are very similar to one another and have little relevance to the plot aside from leveling your characters. These things start out as minor issues but, due to the length of Inquisition, the repetitive aspect of many of the side-quests and certainly the crafting system (I can only collect so much elfroot before losing my already fragile grip on reality) can really bog down the player experience, especially on the back-half of the campaign, where the narrative loses some of it's steam where it should be doing the opposite.

    Dragon Age: Inquisition is a wonderfully crafted game that boasts incredible visuals and a narrative that is truly engaging...when you're playing a story mission that is. As much fun as Inquisition can be to play, I can't shake the feeling that it's just a single player MMO (and that is far from a good thing) so while it makes great strides in technical ambition for both Bioware and Western RPG's as a whole and does well with making the player invested in the characters and world that it has crafted, it falls just a little short.

    *Editor's note: the DLC released for Inquisition during the first year of it's release definitely makes the narrative feel more engaging (Trespasser in particular) and while this adds positively to the experience overall, just makes me wish that the core game emphasized on it more.    … Expand
  63. Zenzukai
    Nov 29, 2014
    7
    Purely amazing upgrades to the Dragon Age series. I've played em all, and this is the best one. Big open world maps, lots of intertwining story arcs, lots of back to the root RPG mechanics. One of the best RPGs made to date.
  64. KaienShiba
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    Multiplayer built around the single player game. Pros good storyline, great companions. Cons the lack of arcane warrior, poor usage of maps, single player is way too short. Lack of a tutorial.
  65. xhaosis
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    First off I want to say, this game is fun.. It is your typical Bioware role playing game, you have a crap ton of dialog the main focus in these games are usually so, then you have a open world to run around in etc. This game is nothing like skyrim, or a Bethesda game, the world is not that complex their is no Night or day cycle etc. If you ever played Neverwinter nights you wouldFirst off I want to say, this game is fun.. It is your typical Bioware role playing game, you have a crap ton of dialog the main focus in these games are usually so, then you have a open world to run around in etc. This game is nothing like skyrim, or a Bethesda game, the world is not that complex their is no Night or day cycle etc. If you ever played Neverwinter nights you would understand how Bioware makes their games etc.

    Their is allot of action and some people may not like all of the dialog at times it can get cumbersome. None the less it is a good rpg game.

    I give it about a 7.0

    I am a little concerned about the value. I pre-ordered my copy for the ps4 downloading the the weapon dlc etc. On 2 occasions The DLC disapeared at start up and I could not load my save games. I had to contact E.A each time to get a code to use to re-download the dlc because it is not in the playstation store yet etc. in order to continue playing my save.. I ended up deleted the dlc weapon out of my inventory and I am praying that fixes it. This game has some glaring technical issues some which force you to reload the game and some that can be game breaking if you cannot contact EA and get new codes for your dlc weapons. My suggestion to people that get this for christmas or later NOT TO USE THE ANY dlc codes until this has been fixed or you can invest many hours into your game and not be able to load your save because your dlc just vanishes...

    Bioware will get it patched and E.A customer service did not hesitate to help me and give me new codes..    … Expand
  66. Kashik
    Jan 14, 2015
    7
    Full disclosure: This review is being written after completing the game. I beat the game at the 72 hour mark after doing a healthy mix of storyline quests and side missions. It is my first Dragon Age game.

    After reading official reviews on this game, and seeing multiple articles mentioning it as a GOTY contender I decided it was definitely worth playing. I hadn't played a fantasy RPG of    Full disclosure: This review is being written after completing the game. I beat the game at the 72 hour mark after doing a healthy mix of storyline quests and side missions. It is my first Dragon Age game.

    After reading official reviews on this game, and seeing multiple articles mentioning it as a GOTY contender I decided it was definitely worth playing. I hadn't played a fantasy RPG of this scale before, the closest to it was probably Oblivion years ago on the PC, so it seemed like it would be a fresh experience that I would enjoy investing a lot of time in to.

    The short of it: I enjoyed playing DA:I, but found many elements of the game weighing down on the overall experience. Bioware made a huge game, which they may have tried to throw everything and the kitchen sink in to; much of the game comes across as uninspiring, repetitive, and clunky after the time it takes to complete an average play through. After the 40 hour mark, I began feeling like the game had lasted long enough and that I just wanted it to end. There was still so much I could do, but it just didn't seem like it was really worth it.

    I'm left thinking, had Bioware cut down on a lot of the filler then they may have had more time to commit towards building a more engaging/fun experience (with less bugs!)

    7/10 - unlikely to revisit this franchise.    … Expand
  67. sgtdegrandis
    Jan 8, 2015
    7
    OK this is my first dragon age game that I played.

    Pros Story Companions Satisfying Endings (Complete story!!! yes there is some sequel baiting but it doesn't take away from the main game) Cons Combat is slow Weapons are weak More customization then mass effect 2-3 but still not enough (Armor and Weapons) Horses are horribly slow Not a lot of variety of love interests 2    OK this is my first dragon age game that I played.

    Pros
    Story
    Companions
    Satisfying Endings (Complete story!!! yes there is some sequel baiting but it doesn't take away from the main game)

    Cons
    Combat is slow
    Weapons are weak
    More customization then mass effect 2-3 but still not enough (Armor and Weapons)
    Horses are horribly slow
    Not a lot of variety of love interests 2 straight 2 Homosexual I think! I might be wrong but I’m pretty sure    … Expand
  68. Jralph1993
    Nov 28, 2014
    7
    I had really high expectations for this considering I had played & loved the previous Dragon Age games. At first I was completely happy and it was giving me everything I asked for. The graphics are amazing and shows off next-gen in all its beauty. Exploring different locations and seeing how they are graphically represented is really cool as they all are extremely unique and interesting.I had really high expectations for this considering I had played & loved the previous Dragon Age games. At first I was completely happy and it was giving me everything I asked for. The graphics are amazing and shows off next-gen in all its beauty. Exploring different locations and seeing how they are graphically represented is really cool as they all are extremely unique and interesting. The characters you meet are brilliant, again, super unique and stand apart from one another and you end up having a favourite. Dialog is equally impressive, hundreds of lines for every character that can be easily missed. How much did they record?! Along with that, the voice acting itself is obviously amazing. BUT, I've played around 70 hours so far and have pretty much discovered all locations and feel as if I'm coming towards the end of the story. Now there are so so so many side quests it's unreal. But I'm not interested in them anymore. They feel so similar to each other it almost feels like you're repeating the same thing in a different location. Kill that guy. Collect this. The main story is totally forgettable, nothing great at all.I love the game, but after a week of playing Ive become bored and considering CEX are offering £40 for a trade in, in cash, I think I'd rather get that money and buy something else. Shame.… Expand
  69. MetaRogue
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is an excellent threequel that unites the disparate gameplay philosophies of it's two predecessors and FINALLY establishes the core identity of the Dragon Age franchise. Unfortunately, that being said, the game still has issues, many of which are glaringly obvious flaws that hinder the experience and prevent it from being truly great. While I can't deny that DragonDragon Age: Inquisition is an excellent threequel that unites the disparate gameplay philosophies of it's two predecessors and FINALLY establishes the core identity of the Dragon Age franchise. Unfortunately, that being said, the game still has issues, many of which are glaringly obvious flaws that hinder the experience and prevent it from being truly great. While I can't deny that Dragon Age: Inquisition is a massive RPG with a generous wealth of content , I can say that it is an experience defined by design choices that feel awkward and counterintuitive.

    When it comes to story, dialogue and quest design, Inquisition is the definition of a mixed bag. You assume the role of the self-insert hero, The Inquisitor, who can save the world because of their unique ability to close Fade rifts and stop Demon-geddon. To truly do this, you must assemble the Inquisition - a fantasy taskforce of badasses whose job is to broker peace and unite nations while staving off the oncoming demonic invasion.

    While the overall premise and narrative setup may hint at the 'most epic chapter in the Dragon Age anthology', in reality Inquisition's story and dialogue feel laboured, plodding and dull. It takes a while to get things moving, but even during Inquisition's more 'exciting' moments, the execution of these moments feels underwhelming and uninteresting.

    As for companion characters and their personalities and dialogue, they too suffer from the same underwhelming quality of writing. Even the side-quests you take part in to attain these new companions feels uneventful and oftentimes uninspired. I know it's wrong of me to criticise the creative talent responsible for providing me with sources of entertainment, but these are the same people who produced the Mass Effect trilogy, and while that could be boring at times, it still had plenty of interesting characters and story moments.

    On the combat front, Inquisition wonderfully marries the meditative pace of Dragon Age: Origins with the frenetic action of Dragon Age II, but with less than perfect results. For me, I found Inquisition's combat to be plodding and frustrating when compared with other 'smaller' more action oriented games that had better, more satisfying combat. To perform basic attacks, you simply hold down the attack button. While I have no issue with this per se, I do have an issue with enemies not reacting to getting hit by attacks. This results in battles looking like clumsy, awkward encounters with everyone swinging their weapons around with scripted animations. On top of this, there are no options to block, parry, dodge or sprint which further compounds my frustration and dislike with Inquisition's combat.

    With it's collection of sizably large open world-like maps, exploration in Inquisition should feel exciting, but in actuality it's not. While your characters can jump, they can't ledge grab and the world's design feels dated. Furthermore, your 'trusty' mini-map in the bottom corner of your screen in next to useless because it is mostly transparent and only highlights enemies and points you in the direction of quest objectives, acting more like a compass than a mini-map. What I really don't like about the mini-map is that it provides no helpful information on the topography of the land or whether you're following a path or what to expect when it comes the orientation of the world. This is by far the worst mini-map I've seen in a videogame and makes me wonder if Bioware got lazy and took shortcuts with its design implementation.

    Another point of criticism is the menus and the inventory system. For one thing, the menus feel convoluted and try to mimic the 'Mass Effect look'. Secondly, on the character screen, the font colour and type is all wrong, and the text boxes are awkwardly implemented (plus all the RPG jargon gives me a headache - just give me well explained stats and I'm good to go). When it comes to inventory, Bioware should have allowed players to carry more stuff. With a game as big (an obvious understatement) as Inquisition where players will pick up thousands of items, there needs to be A LOT of inventory space. This is one of my biggest frustrations because I would constantly need to clear out my inventory every 10 minutes.

    In all honesty, I think that Inquisition is a good game that is absolutely buried beneath bad design choices that hinder more than they help. I can see what the game is trying to be - an fantasy adventure of epic proportions - but what holds it back are things that make the experience more boring than it actually is. Maybe one day I will come back to it when I have finished every other game and appreciate it for what it is because I won't be actively thinking to myself that "I could be playing something MUCH BETTER THAN THIS".

    In the end, I think Dragon Age: Inquisition defeats itself with the immense scale of its own size and ambition, further compounded by poor design choices and underwhelming writing.    … Expand
  70. Big_Bear
    Feb 3, 2015
    7
    The DA series has managed somewhat to redeem itself with Inquisition. Its a solid RPG and at the very least an 7/10, hampered by quite a few annoying design flaws and bugs.

    Once again it says alot about what is wrong with the gaming industry today when a total mess like GTA 4 can get 10/10 but some 'reviews' give Inquisition 2 or worse; crazy. Good - fear not DA fans who have yet to    The DA series has managed somewhat to redeem itself with Inquisition. Its a solid RPG and at the very least an 7/10, hampered by quite a few annoying design flaws and bugs.

    Once again it says alot about what is wrong with the gaming industry today when a total mess like GTA 4 can get 10/10 but some 'reviews' give Inquisition 2 or worse; crazy.

    Good - fear not DA fans who have yet to play this, it is miles better than the hugely disappointing DA2. Graphics are nice, story is good with the overall quality of the voice acting far above the vast majority of games, what we have come to expect from this and the Mass Effect series. Combat and character movement in general is much improved and is more visceral than the ludicrously weightless, cartoon feel of DA2. Like all good RPGs, there is a huge amount to keep you occupied.

    Bad - The mini map, oh my god the mini map! Don't know how they have done it but it really is the worst, most useless mini map in any game I have ever played. Be prepared to constantly check the main map because the mini map is pointless. Tactical cam can feel a bit clunky and 9/10 times isn't really necessary, ditto lock on. If you're anything like me and like to complete the vast majority of side missions, clearing an area of the map can become a little tedious, but only a little. There are still a few bugs, most of which I have came across are cosmetic in nature. The story is decent but not as interesting or original as Origins, nor are the characters. Probably one of my biggest issues with the game is the ridiculous lack of amror variants. RPG's such as this should have hundreds, instead there are only around 3 or 4 different looks for each character. Note to developers : you can never have 'too many' sets of armor. Even Dark Souls 2 doesn't have enough and it has at least 20 times as many as Inquisition.

    Verdict - Not perfect but a solid RPG which fans of the DA series and the genre itself will appreciate. It kind of plays like a cross between Skyrim, Dragons Dogma and DA and has addressed most of the issues from the awful DA2. Not as engaging as DA Origins but if you're looking for a new rpg to play and like the games I mentioned above, you won't be too disappointed.    … Expand
  71. PersonCritic
    Jan 31, 2015
    7
    7.3/10: It's better than DA2, not quite as good as DAO (DA1).

    The least important aspect, the graphics: good enough but a mixed bag. There is a lot of shine to surfaces and characters but terrain textures are bland and unimaginitive. Gameplay: clunky. The characters and terrain mix poorly, they feel very separated partly due to mediocre animations (especially walking and jumping    7.3/10: It's better than DA2, not quite as good as DAO (DA1).

    The least important aspect, the graphics: good enough but a mixed bag. There is a lot of shine to surfaces and characters but terrain textures are bland and unimaginitive.

    Gameplay: clunky. The characters and terrain mix poorly, they feel very separated partly due to mediocre animations (especially walking and jumping animations) and combat is uneven and static.

    Sound: Best part of the game. The SFX are convincing, voice acting is great and the music is superb. If only the rest was as good as this.

    To finish with the most important part: lore/immersion: hampered by the mediocre gameplay, besides that it is clear a lot of time has been put into it. It helps enormously if you've played DAO and DA2 cause the game does not try to introduce the world in any decent way to new players. The entire beginning of the game is bad: beside a 1 second explosion in the menu (yes, the MENU!) there is no good build-up to the genesis of the Inquisition. It feels like in the time one would go to the toilet the entire inquisition is all of a sudden an organisation known to all, even though it didn't even exist in the introductionary phase. It took me 17 hours (according to the time shown in save game) to get any real feeling into the DA:I world, opposed to the instant immersion DAO offered. I'm still in my time for a refund and that is what I will do. It's not a bad game but wait untill the price drops below 30 euros.    … Expand
  72. chenwfng
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    Not the best in the Dragon Age series, neither is it the worst. This game is 1 step forward, 2 steps back for me.

    What I liked: - Graphics are amazing - Open world-ish? - New enemies - Meeting characters from Dragon Age: Origins is a little nostalgic - Finally able to visit Orlais - Crafting armor and weapons What I disliked - Combat is dumbed down, not tactical like in DAO -    Not the best in the Dragon Age series, neither is it the worst. This game is 1 step forward, 2 steps back for me.

    What I liked:
    - Graphics are amazing
    - Open world-ish?
    - New enemies
    - Meeting characters from Dragon Age: Origins is a little nostalgic
    - Finally able to visit Orlais
    - Crafting armor and weapons

    What I disliked
    - Combat is dumbed down, not tactical like in DAO
    - Storyline not as captivating as DAO
    - Conversation/choice wheel sucks b@ll$, not as many conversation choices and options in DAO to choose from
    - enemies are not challenging and pretty easy
    - leveling system has been dumbed down (waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down)
    - can't play companions and characters the way I want to and equipment are restricted to Mage, Warrior, Rogue
    - no mabari companion
    - lacking in character development and companions not interesting
    - no random encounters (maybe there is but I haven't had any)
    - User Interface no longer fun and easy to use
    - Not many NPCs to talk to

    There should be more things I like or dislike about this game after I complete it. As you can see, I compare a lot of the pros and cons between DAO and DAI because DAO is the best in the Dragon Age series and DAI is like a step forward and two steps back. I really want to like this game more and giving a score of 7 is me being generous. If you've played DAO, you will be disappointed by the lack of content DAI offers. If you're a new to the Dragon Age series, then you will enjoy this game very much. Thank you for your time.    … Expand
  73. Dlindenberg
    Nov 27, 2014
    7
    This game has everything i want in a game. The single player is AMAZING. the online Multiplayer is fun and good but bores quick. But with new levels and bosses you have GOOD Multi online & Story mode. 100% WORTH my MONEY
  74. GooRooBudz
    Dec 28, 2014
    7
    I don't want to review DA:I as a comparison to Origins or DA II because this is its own game in a modern gaming landscape.

    My personal opinion is if you are a fan of RPG's like me, then I do highly recommend that you try out Dragon Age Inquisition. It brings a lot to the table and has at least 100 hours of meaningful content to entertain you. It could have easily been A LOT better which    I don't want to review DA:I as a comparison to Origins or DA II because this is its own game in a modern gaming landscape.

    My personal opinion is if you are a fan of RPG's like me, then I do highly recommend that you try out Dragon Age Inquisition. It brings a lot to the table and has at least 100 hours of meaningful content to entertain you. It could have easily been A LOT better which I will highlight in the pros and cons, but this certainly sets the groundwork for this to be an epic and amazing series for next gen.

    PROS:
    -You can run through the game on casual or normal and the combat will be pretty easy so you can focus on the characters and story. However you can also crank it up to hard or the brual nightmare mode (no thanks) for a ridiculous challenge that will make you think a lot more. It satisfies any level of gamer.
    -Yes the story is a bit banal but it serves the purpose and I enjoyed exploring the worlds and hearing the character dialogue and banter which made up for the story. You have a good amount of choice in who you hate on, or who you end up seducing, which is always fun.
    -Huge open world keeps the experience fresh and there's A LOT to explore. You can continue to change up your team to suit your surroundings and quests. I don't agree with other reviews that it's boring or has too many fetch quests.

    CONS:
    -You must use tactical camera in hard and nightmare mode, but unfortunately tactical camera is not polished the way it should be for its required use. I'd say 60 % of the time it's all good - but in tight and awkward spaces it can be very frustrating to maneuver and gets wonky.
    -Yes there are frustrating bugs and most of them for me revolved around the tactical camera. I had the camera warp ALL THE WAY across the map on the Storm Coast, dragging my entire party with it and placing them out to sea. Wasn't even touching a button.
    -I don't love the static NPC model you find in this game within towns. I'd like to see more living breathing towns to interact with.

    Overall DA:I is solid and I will continue to enjoy the last 15 or 20 hours I have left. It could have and should have been at least an 8 or even 9 but the bugs and unpolished tactical camera are pretty egregious. My personal enjoyment of the game keeps it in the green at a 7 and I think this is the right direction for the series.    … Expand
  75. DocWyeth
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    Great Graphics and free roaming. Still seems a little to pre programmed in the overall story line while selling itself as every game unique. I did not find it that unique. Still a great game to play. Hours of fun.
  76. Sookilala
    Feb 15, 2015
    7
    A really good game, ridiculous amounts of content... Clocked up around 100 hours playtime i think...

    Narrative wasnt great tbh and i found the difficulty not to be particularly challenging (i played with a party of four mages and with barrier equipped on each i basically didnt get hit)

    Graphics were ok, but not amazing...
  77. PJD
    Mar 23, 2015
    7
    Modern RPG developers seem to forget that great games can be great games in SPITE of some things they do. For whatever reason this hasn't rung true for some companies. I suspect Bioware ( among many others ) has yet to grasp this.

    Lets start with questing. Using WoW ( the most popular MMORPG on the market and a clear influence on this title ) we see a lot of reused templates we'll call    Modern RPG developers seem to forget that great games can be great games in SPITE of some things they do. For whatever reason this hasn't rung true for some companies. I suspect Bioware ( among many others ) has yet to grasp this.

    Lets start with questing. Using WoW ( the most popular MMORPG on the market and a clear influence on this title ) we see a lot of reused templates we'll call filler. Navigate to the exclamation points, pick up a quest, find it on the map and complete it for a little reward. This system works as delivery mechanism for content. The problem is the content it delivers usually has nothing to do with winning the game. In fact, you could probably skip more than half of it and still beat the game. It is also used ad nauseam which is another problem with these systems.

    In this case, the Bioware developers took a known system from a popular MMORPG and reused it without asking themselves if the system was what brought people to the game. I'll give you another example. The crafting collection process.

    In this game, you collect resources much like you do in WoW. A herb or mining node lights up and you interact with it to obtain it. Each. And. Every. Craft. Mat. You. Need. Must. Be. Looted. By. Hand. Things like this are a good example of how WoW can be a great game in SPITE of some of the things it does which cannot be confused with fun. Nobody likes farming nodes in WoW.

    Note how many WoW players get banned for running quest bots, collect bots, fishing bots, BG bots, etc. If people are getting banned for botting it odds are pretty good it isn't a fun part of the game.

    I miss the original Dragon Age: Origins. It felt like a true successor to the Baldur's Gate franchise. It could have been even more epic but they were on the right path. They've fallen in love with other games and have retooled some of the worst features in those games to incorporate into their work. That's tragic really. Dragon Age Inquisition is a BEAUTIFUL game to look at and the story really isn't all that bad. The problem will always be in how the content is delivered. Dragon Age Inquisition does a shameful job in that regard.

    In a future iteration I'd like to see them return to a smaller, tightly woven storyline with sub plots that are all wound up before the final ( main ) plot is.

    I'd love to see them throw this material collection system into the trash where it belongs. It isn't fun running around clicking on mine veins. Give me an option to drop a flag and have my army of peons do it for me. Or make it part of the war table.

    I'd love to say every one of my 80 hours playing this game were a blast. The truth is they weren't because a good portion of those hours were spent trying to access some node on the map to close out a quest that didn't matter in the greater scheme of things.

    Not a bad game just not a great game and not as good as the original.    … Expand
  78. Peanutt
    Mar 15, 2015
    7
    This game cost me 88 hours of my life and i loved most of it.

    I realy enjoyed the vibe this game has. The storey is great... although the ending is a bit lack luster.
    The characters in this game all have personality, and the interaction feels great.
    This is a great game to escape the grind of real life.
    It did got a bit repetative, and thats why i dont give it a 8.
  79. bardlala
    Jun 19, 2015
    7
    Hyped this game up but it turned out to be a disappointment.

    First of all this game had too many fetch quests which bogged it down and made it boring and burned me out on some instances. Then we have the short main quest line which is at best mediocre and the ending was so safe and boring, the villain turned out to be poor and the boss fight was so easy and boring that the villian in    Hyped this game up but it turned out to be a disappointment.

    First of all this game had too many fetch quests which bogged it down and made it boring and burned me out on some instances. Then we have the short main quest line which is at best mediocre and the ending was so safe and boring, the villain turned out to be poor and the boss fight was so easy and boring that the villian in this game had a better boss fight in DA2 legacy DLC.

    Then we have the crappy characters that i personally felt were the weakest in all three games, followed by retcons and forced implementations of SJW crap. The combat was poorly done and they butchered the tactics system which made the first two games fun. Honestly this game was my most disappointing game of 2014. Go play DAO or hell even DA2 since it has a better story and sidequests as well as a functioning gameplay mechanic.

    PS: Multiplayer sucked.    … Expand
  80. AbstractCat
    Aug 21, 2015
    7
    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
  81. The_Garays
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    When I bought the game I was really hyped with it, I was expecting an exciting and rewarding big opened world, but I was really disappointed when I saw it worked like GW2: Zones wich you can travel to and explore them. They're quite big, but not enough.

    The BS is fun, you can make your own story within the choices you make and empathize with one or other NPC by the way they think and    When I bought the game I was really hyped with it, I was expecting an exciting and rewarding big opened world, but I was really disappointed when I saw it worked like GW2: Zones wich you can travel to and explore them. They're quite big, but not enough.

    The BS is fun, you can make your own story within the choices you make and empathize with one or other NPC by the way they think and act. Storyline is nice, a bit predictable, but I enjoyed it.

    The problem with this game is that sooner or later you get bored of exploring maps and not having a real opened world, I've tried to finish the main story on three different occasions and I haven't been able yet because I like to explore and achieve 100% before I leave the zone.

    I feel that I enjoy it when I'm playing, the personal problem I have with it is that I get bored and pass to an other thing.

    Someday I will finish it for sure, but no clue when will that be!

    I also tried out the PvP... didn't like it at all, I'd rather play TESO for that, it was much more fun. The PvE combat feels a little bit repetitive and you stay there waiting your skills to cooldown, auto-attack sucks.

    The crafting system is soooooo confusing, I don't know who did it, but Good Lord! It's awful! And the skill trees are a no brainer, it makes nonsense that you can upgrade everything...

    Regardless of all the problems and bad things it has, you'll enjoy playing it, PvE! Seriously, don't play PvP in this game.

    Good hunt Inquisitors :)    … Expand
  82. rainingsparrows
    Aug 27, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dragon Age Inquisition is a good game! It has all the components it needs to be a great one with minor tweaks. The Dragon Age games best feature, has for me, always been the story and Inquisition doesn't fall short here. To be able to see Morrigan again, AND MY KID, was the best moment of the game for me! Never had a strong connection to Varric, so to have him on my team wasn't as cool.
    Now, I said a few tweaks could make this a great game, and I'm thinking of three things in particular. Firstly, the tactical camera SUCKS! One of the best things of the first two games has been broken and burned. It's more or less useless here, but then again, you don't need to use it at all. The game is very easy to play through without any trouble, and that's another of the game's flaws. Origins was hard! Even on normal it was hard. Spells and abilities had a bigger impact on how battle would go. Crowd control was also a lot better in Origins and DA2, but Inquisition battle has a flow to it that the other games don't. This might be because you don't need tactical camera and pause the battle to know you'll win.
    Second big flaw to me is that the numbers are simply too big! When I an enemy archer takes longer to kill than the enemy tank, something isn't right! The first ten levels in the game doesn't have this problem as much as the late game. Then having two enemy archers can be annoying as f*ck! They simply won't die. As some of the other reviewers have pointed out, it's like a MMO, where the numbers get so huge after a while it seems just silly!
    Third flaw is the tactics option... You know, being able to chose what spells to use when and such? Not in this game! The AI for your team is really bad in my opinion. They run in circles, don't use their abilities, chug their potions like alcoholics and don't have a clue what to do. In the tactics menu, you get the choice of attack who the PC/any other party member is attacking or defend PC/any other party member. That's it.

    As bad as these three things are for the player experience, the rest makes up for it! The world is fantastic! I'm a lore freak, so to read all the lore in this world makes my head spin. And where the previous games had four dragon fights in total, this one has 13 or 14! And they are fuuuuun!
    I wish they had more choices though... The ones that I do, especially during the main quest-line, doesn't matter to me. If you don't like Hawke, you won't care if he/she dies in the fade. BUT Dragon Age Keep fixes this with some handy tricks from your world state, so it kind of works out for the best.

    Total score: A strong 7! The three things that I mentioned, pisses me off while I play, but you'll make it through the game anyway. And you'll want to. The story is so damn good! And don't hate on Solas! He's cool.    … Expand
  83. Congratulations
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How strange the praise has been from my perspective... The game is fine. Wonderful visuals and a far more refined combat system, which is exactly what I was hoping for. What I didn't expect, on the other hand, is that almost none of my choices would actually make a difference until about half way through the game. I didn't buy Inquisition for the combat or the visuals. I love that they've been improved, but I bought this game for dynamic storytelling, something which Origins handled with such care. Something I thought would be stronger than ever in this game by default, but so far I don't think a single choice that I've made, aside from maybe choosing my species, has affected anything at all. I've played through to where I am multiple times and everything that I do leads to the the same dialogue and outcome. The changes are so slight. So... Has it been disappointing? Yes, of course. Origins introduced me to the actual role playing elements from the very get go and they were subtle, handled with care and I actually felt like I could change something. I guess that's my main problem with Inquisition. Not once through my fifty or eighty hour playtime did I feel like my character was truly mine or that the world was mine to mold or shift. It doesn't feel like much of a role playing game to me. Its awfully strange to pick up the box of the game that I just purchased and think "I... I'm seriously unsure if I want to play it again". It doesn't have the one thing that a Dragon Age game needs. A sense of choice feels absent in a big way... Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day.… Expand
  84. Sheep_198
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    Beautiful world, interesting characters, great details, good adventures. However, bad game design and mechanics, why keep pressing the button to find item every step I go? Story is so poor, and doesn't make sense. Crafting and micro manage each team member is a put off. Not fun and not enjoyable after a while of playing.
  85. roachzc
    Aug 2, 2016
    7
    Vast world, great combat mechanics, and great character. Main mission is a bit short but the side missions are abundant and fun. However, this game doesn't intrigue me as much as Skyrim or Witcher. The reason lies in the kind of boring combat system and not-so-fun world roaming.
  86. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    7
    I really didn't see much of what people said about this game... The graphics are good and the soundtrack is good too, and the lore is GREAT! But i think it wasn't very well implemented, the game is incredibly repetitive, getting really boring after 4+ hours, with a handful of good skills and powers, a lot of side-quests, but almost all of them with no depth at all (kill 10 sheep... great,I really didn't see much of what people said about this game... The graphics are good and the soundtrack is good too, and the lore is GREAT! But i think it wasn't very well implemented, the game is incredibly repetitive, getting really boring after 4+ hours, with a handful of good skills and powers, a lot of side-quests, but almost all of them with no depth at all (kill 10 sheep... great, now... kill 10 wolves... nice, now, kill 10 [x]), the horse physics is painful. Besides all of that, the "freedom" of the game is just bad, getting a lot of players lost in the first couple of hours after the introduction!
    But... a LOT of people also liked it, maybe you will too, who knows right? Even though i like RPGs, i guess DA isn't my style, but, if you liked the style, or played others ones and liked it, give it a try! The lore is amazing on this one!    … Expand
  87. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    7
    Buen juego, pero la historia me dejo algro frio. Por lo demas el game play esta bien la verdad, el tema de la base mola sinceramente. Buen backtraking. Un juego bastante entretenido... y extremadamente largo si vas a por los dragones...
  88. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    Slow start (the first open region is the worst), then it really picks up and then kinda worsens at the end again. Cool RPG mechanics, graphics show its age, but the gameplay and combat are still fun. Massive FPS drops during dragon fights and few crashes, which shouldn't really happen 7 years after release.
  89. InsaneGamer369
    Jul 21, 2017
    7
    Not to bad. It is a bit like Skrim (if it were way more linear.) This game is mainly pulled down by having to do pointless missions to advance. However it has it's strong suits(eg. Combat)
  90. fercaveri
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    This game... it fells that something is missing for an rpg. The gameplay is not the best one, but is acceptable. The story is good but with some argumental problems. Graphics are meh. But approved
  91. CoreGamer1408
    Apr 13, 2019
    7
    I did not buy this full price. I got it on a heavy discounted sale that worked out at about 10% of the launch price on the PSN store. Wow this looked a very pretty game. The flashy arcade type combat is a step side ways compared to the more tactical combat based DAO.

    Seems way more to explore in this one than the other, but not really lots to interactive with. As in only opening chests,    I did not buy this full price. I got it on a heavy discounted sale that worked out at about 10% of the launch price on the PSN store. Wow this looked a very pretty game. The flashy arcade type combat is a step side ways compared to the more tactical combat based DAO.

    Seems way more to explore in this one than the other, but not really lots to interactive with. As in only opening chests, collecting herbs and making things dead. A couple of copy/paste puzzles, but they are very few and far between. Lots of copy/paste fetch quests. Some areas not much going on with a empty half finished feeling. The size of the maps and the amount of repetitive collect quests just seem like a lazy way to pad out and stretch the game. Yes and more so if compared to the first game.

    In game money is very tight and crafting seems like a grind for resources. Yeah as if I a buying MT's fts EA/Bioware.

    I kind of miss the camp-fire intimacy of DOA. Not enough character interaction between all the gameplay padding. The new characters are mostly likeable. The combat scaling is so WTF fun. Going into some areas led to I was running for my life seconds later. So no hand holding when exploring lol.

    Not really interested in the rivalry between the Templars and the Mages. It just feels like a old tired out recycled plot after DAO. The green stuff in the sky and the mystery around that was interesting, because it was “shiny” new.

    The edition of the war table and I looked at that and was thinking what is the point? Yeah Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age Inquisition are about great wars, but they primary APRGs not a war game. Bigger is always not better if it is done in a loose sloppy bad grindy way.

    I did enjoy the story in part. I liked the usual Bioware party chat between characters and the fun flashy combat, but not the grindy quests and the obvious padding travelling from A to B. Technically has some issues. Weird graphic glitches with the occasional rare BSOD in my first completed run of 130+ hours.    … Expand
  92. Amunozrocha
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Enormous but bored, it's just ok, some of the secondary missions are laggy and pointless, tech specs are fine
  93. GarethB
    Apr 10, 2019
    7
    It looks great and i enjoyed it but you can really start to see the impact of EA here, there is a strong main quest and the characters are compelling but the amazing world they built has little to do in comparison to games like Witcher 3. Lots of fetch quests and combat is over before you can employ most tactics.
  94. IntotheCosmo
    Nov 27, 2018
    7
    Bioware's first foray into the Frostbite engine was to be a cornerstone for the company. A new direction -- an open-world with bright and fancy graphics and gameplay to coat that delectable Bioware RPG storytelling that is such a rarity in the modern gaming generation. One would expect a lot from such a game. Instead, we got an experience that is a jack-of-all-trades and master-of-none.Bioware's first foray into the Frostbite engine was to be a cornerstone for the company. A new direction -- an open-world with bright and fancy graphics and gameplay to coat that delectable Bioware RPG storytelling that is such a rarity in the modern gaming generation. One would expect a lot from such a game. Instead, we got an experience that is a jack-of-all-trades and master-of-none.

    Combat seemingly felt the heat of Frostbite, with the ability bar being reduced from all the abilities you can possibly hope to use in the game to a measly eight slots. While this may seem a small change, one can quickly see the consequence: the combat is MUCH faster. Having so little skills to choose from, cooldowns are kept low. This effectively renders the already clunky tactical camera a pointless feature, as you will end up smashing the same buttons over and over again with no real thought put into how to approach a given situation. This doesn't even highlight the fact that the often wide-open terrain that an open-world lends itself to, does little to add tactical flavor that the series is known for.

    The environments are varied and beautiful in their own ways, even by contemporary standards. Yet, while these would be nice to look at, one will quickly discover the lack of any real content within these picturesque landscapes. Meaningful objectives to make the areas feel alive are few and far between, with boring MMO-style fetch quests being all too common.

    And, perhaps the most disappointing of all, the story itself falls short as well. The central plot struggles to make itself feel important in the grand scheme of things. The subplots that surround it are nice on their own, but I couldn't help feel as though the threat that was supposedly lingering underneath the surface was an annoying afterthought rather than the impending doom that it should have been.

    The characters serve to salvage a rather lackluster story. While not necessarily the best cast in a Bioware game, it was one of the most stark reminders for me that I was playing a game by that studio. Characters develop, have emotions, goals, and motives -- often making it known should they disagree with your decisions. While not necessarily as nuanced in interactions as in Dragon Age's previous two entries, it still makes for a pretty good bunch of characters to adventure around Thedas with.

    In the end I must say that, for Bioware, it was a let down. I went in expecting to return to a world that once made me want to stay by virtue of its fascinating story and interesting gameplay. Instead I got a middling story, barren countrysides, and lacking combat all with a nice paint job. It is still a well put together modern fantasy RPG experience, but for a game that was trying to be at the pinnacle of that mountain, Dragon Age: Inquisition leaves much to be desired.    … Expand
  95. Irisen
    Dec 6, 2018
    7
    Alright, this game isn't bad. I actually like creating several Inquisitors and exploring the stories roleplaying their different points of view, it's fun. However, the gameplay isn't, it's kinda boring. The maps are also not that fun to explore and the semi-open world can be a pain in the ass.
    However, there are some great quests in it, like the optional one where time stopped in a temple    Alright, this game isn't bad. I actually like creating several Inquisitors and exploring the stories roleplaying their different points of view, it's fun. However, the gameplay isn't, it's kinda boring. The maps are also not that fun to explore and the semi-open world can be a pain in the ass.
    However, there are some great quests in it, like the optional one where time stopped in a temple in that desert level (can't remember the name) or even the one at the Elvhen goddess' temple. The art isn't amazing but it remains pretty good. As for the characters, most of them are cool, except Solas, who is a c*nt.    … Expand
  96. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    7
    I still haven't beaten this game, but I have played it more than 3 times, and that's saying something, the game is just so long with huge maps and tons to do, the story is meh, the characters range from meh, to pretty cool, and it's also real nice seeing old characters return, games a more fast-passed version of the original, real good game, not great but good, this is the last good gameI still haven't beaten this game, but I have played it more than 3 times, and that's saying something, the game is just so long with huge maps and tons to do, the story is meh, the characters range from meh, to pretty cool, and it's also real nice seeing old characters return, games a more fast-passed version of the original, real good game, not great but good, this is the last good game before Biowares slow downward slide to ****… Expand
  97. Pixel3a
    May 8, 2019
    7
    When I’d finally slain my first dragon in Dragon Age: Inquisition, I felt a little sad at the thought that I was probably beginning to exhaust its seemingly endless stream of content. But then I saw the quest ticker: “Dragons Slayed - 1 out of 10.” In all my hours, I had only ever seen three. It’s a surprisingly huge, dense world, and I soon realized there were still entire sandboxes IWhen I’d finally slain my first dragon in Dragon Age: Inquisition, I felt a little sad at the thought that I was probably beginning to exhaust its seemingly endless stream of content. But then I saw the quest ticker: “Dragons Slayed - 1 out of 10.” In all my hours, I had only ever seen three. It’s a surprisingly huge, dense world, and I soon realized there were still entire sandboxes I hadn’t even set foot in. Even in my hundredth hour, I’m still discovering. Despite its less than compelling plot, I still want to go back to explore and fight through every nook and cranny of Dragon Age: Inquisition, until every dragon’s skull is mounted on my wall.… Expand
  98. Manzanetti
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    Some of the character's interactions are pretty cool, and the DLC Tresspasser is mandatory and a must play. But overall there's too much dull content via collectibles and generic sidequests. Lacks a proper villain.
  99. Bruterake
    May 26, 2020
    7
    É bom mas não passa disso, pra mim o pior são os dragões skins diferentes pra um inimigo que sempre ataca do mesmo jeito e o combate não é lá essas coisa, toma um 7 ai.
  100. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    7
    This is a very big game, and definitely eats a lot of time. I've been playing it off and on since launch and still haven't finished everything. I like the companions a lot as they each bring a unique aspect to the game. I've been playing it on nightmare mode, as i would like to obtain the platinum and its not overly difficult. The beginning is the hardest part, but once you level up theThis is a very big game, and definitely eats a lot of time. I've been playing it off and on since launch and still haven't finished everything. I like the companions a lot as they each bring a unique aspect to the game. I've been playing it on nightmare mode, as i would like to obtain the platinum and its not overly difficult. The beginning is the hardest part, but once you level up the game is very doable on its hardest difficulty. I really like the dialogue and story, the maps are all pretty good and the enemies put up a reasonable fight. My biggest con with this game is the combat system, freezing everything to cast yours and the companions skill seems to take away from the flow of battle and makes it less enjoyable to me. It's really cheap right now though, so if your looking for a solid rpg and got some spare time on your hands I suggest giving it a go.… Expand
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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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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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