Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. shavenwookie
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    Just finished the game after a 100 plus hours and have to say its one of the better RPGs I have played recently and it redeems bioware after dragon age 2 and mass effect 3. I would ignore most of the negative reviews here, as they are mostly from PC trolls that care more about fps and graphics then actual gameplay which are very good on the ps4 version of the game. The combat is fun moreJust finished the game after a 100 plus hours and have to say its one of the better RPGs I have played recently and it redeems bioware after dragon age 2 and mass effect 3. I would ignore most of the negative reviews here, as they are mostly from PC trolls that care more about fps and graphics then actual gameplay which are very good on the ps4 version of the game. The combat is fun more of a mix between the first two dragon age games and can be strategic and exciting in some of the more difficult battles with main enemies or dragons. There is an endless amount of things to do and explore, characters to interact with items to build castles and strongholds to manage.… Expand
  2. fyte4luv808
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    Got 100+ hrs out of this wonderful game. It's too bad that once you kill a dragon on normal, we're not able to kill it again on hard or nightmare mode later on, using the same character. Would be really great to test newly acquired gear on those dragons at higher difficulties..repeatedly! Game is worth every time & penny spent.
  3. TheDahaka
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Superb game, how can anyone rate this low? Gorgeous visuals, massive world, loads to see and do etc etc etc This is the first good RPG this generation and hopefully the first of many.
  4. SaltySelendrile
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    HOT. DAMN. SON. I just beat this game after playing during my entire Thanksgiving break. This deserves Game of the Year, hands down. I have gotten almost every big release this year, and Dragon Age: Inquisition is the best one. It's probably the best game I've ever played in general. The story is excellent, the gameplay is excellent in every way, just. DAMN. Seriously, this game could notHOT. DAMN. SON. I just beat this game after playing during my entire Thanksgiving break. This deserves Game of the Year, hands down. I have gotten almost every big release this year, and Dragon Age: Inquisition is the best one. It's probably the best game I've ever played in general. The story is excellent, the gameplay is excellent in every way, just. DAMN. Seriously, this game could not have been any better. I am 100% okay with it. I experienced no bugs, and was completely sucked in for the entire trip. Get this game.… Expand
  5. Arctic_Oblivion
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    I will start off by saying that I hated Skyrim, and didn't even really like DA II. Stopped playing both of those games within a couple of hours. I know they are well-liked by many, but the game play was difficult for me. I'm not a hardcore gamer. I did, however, love the Mass Effect games, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning- and DA:I is kind of reminds me of both.
    What I love:    I will start off by saying that I hated Skyrim, and didn't even really like DA II. Stopped playing both of those games within a couple of hours. I know they are well-liked by many, but the game play was difficult for me. I'm not a hardcore gamer. I did, however, love the Mass Effect games, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning- and DA:I is kind of reminds me of both.
    What I love:
    Graphics...pretty graphics, backgrounds, totally gorgeous.
    Quests are engaging for the most part. I am staying up way too late because of this game.

    What I don't love:

    No. Freaking. Stash. Wtf. Its not so much that I'm trying to be a hoarder like I am on Diablo 3, but inventory management needs to be done pretty much after every quest, and its not very simple. You have to switch in and out of all your companions to check for upgrades on the stuff they can use or else you end up selling things that were useful. It takes me about 10 minutes to do, and totally takes me out of the game. You don't just look through weapons and gear. You also have schematics, upgrades, runes, recipes. Its not very difficult to figure out, but if I'm tired, that's the point that I turn off the game until the next day.
    Glitches are here and there, which isn't a huge deal to me. What annoys me though is that whenever your Inquisitor is speaking to either an npc, or advsior, or companion, you barely hear their side of the convesation. Every single person I speak to is almost whispering, and I if I forget to bring down the volume, I blast out sound if I get into a fight right after. I don't have any sound issues with my PS4 or television with any other game.
    Other than those two main things on the negative side, I can't tear myself away from this game. I'm romancing Solas, which is playing hard to get, but I'm working on my elf milkshake to bring him to the yard. Maybe Iron Bull would have been easier, but I'll try that next play-through. Right now I've done about 20 hours.
    I'm currently playing an Elf Rogue Archer. As long as I have two mages and a warrior in my team at all times, I'm good.
    Tip: most crafted weapons are going to beat out what you usually find in the game, at least until you get to Skyhold. I'll have to see how the rest goes.    … Expand
  6. Seattlecritic
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    anything below a 9 is a travesty. Dragon Age is a beautiful RPG and people who don't like RPGs both still love this game. The content is so massive and so addicting that it is worth the money by a long shot.the story is pretty good and there is tons of lore. The gameplay itself is fun and the graphics are beautiful with tons of different landscapes and many places to explore.compared toanything below a 9 is a travesty. Dragon Age is a beautiful RPG and people who don't like RPGs both still love this game. The content is so massive and so addicting that it is worth the money by a long shot.the story is pretty good and there is tons of lore. The gameplay itself is fun and the graphics are beautiful with tons of different landscapes and many places to explore.compared to some of the games that have been released for next-gen this game is truly a gem that cannot be missed.… Expand
  7. linkenski
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    Better than Dragon Age 2 in many ways, and overall it doesn't really beat Origins. The game is unfocused since the majority of your game time will be spent on quests and side-activities that are frankly too inspired by WoW's design philosophy of purposefully making objectives more dragged-out than they need to be to make the game fun. For an MMO this probably worked because you could chatBetter than Dragon Age 2 in many ways, and overall it doesn't really beat Origins. The game is unfocused since the majority of your game time will be spent on quests and side-activities that are frankly too inspired by WoW's design philosophy of purposefully making objectives more dragged-out than they need to be to make the game fun. For an MMO this probably worked because you could chat or do things together. In a single-player RPG though it drags it down with the only redeeming factors really being the party banter and the fact that mostly every side-activity is made relevant to the main objective of the game: build up the forces of your inquisition to be ready for whatever stands in your way, and end the threat that dooms the world once and for all.

    Sounds pretty negative so far, but that's because I wanted to get that stuff out of the way as soon as possible. Because the only other real drawback there is left is that while the main missions are great, they are just a tad too few and mostly all of them are too short for how self-contained they are, acting as subplots that are resolved before we really get time to sink in the idea. But trust me when I say, unless you're on PC you're likely to think back at this game when it's over thinking "I want more of that!" than feeing that it was a completely missed opportunity.

    The core gameplay is well-made and easily made the 78 hours it took me to beat it the first time worthwhile. There's fun in finding the right party-build that works in combination, trying out different ideas: 2 tanks, an archer and a mage, or a group of Warrior Tank and 3 OP mages throwing fireballs, and freezing the enemies to shatter them, or play as a mage and go Knight Enchanter, soloing 1 of the 10 Dragons to be found.

    No matter what Dragon Age you've played before you're gonna be surprised when you realize how massive the world of Inquisition is in sheer size. Arguably this is probably also one of the game's main weaknesses since too few story-missions take place within these environments and are instead placed in self-contained levels but in its own right that probably works better. The problem is just that the game-design is in identity crisis. You have 1 game that plays like a completely open-ended RPG like Skyrim and with WoW quests that's fun in its own right, but then you have the second game, the main campagin and talking to companions at your base that feels completely cinematic, story-driven and revolves around very railroaded level-designs, which is completely fun and satisfying, but one can't help but be disappointed that these two concepts don't gel at all, especially when the best part - the "2nd" game - is a much more interesting game than the first one and the first one takes up the vast majority of your game time.

    As for the Bioware-fans I'm pleased to tell you without spoiling stuff that while the main story is hit-or-miss and occasionally so epic that I thought I was gonna faint from all the shivers, the companions, their subtle moments, the party banter, the romances, personal quests, all of these are good enough that you'll walk away wishing there'd been even more of it becuase it IS a great cast, and it has so much potential to be fleshed out even more in DLC. I probably never felt as attached to the cast as I was here, except for maybe Mass Effect 3, but bear in mind that this cast has only been in this one game as opposed to 3 full games like in the ME trilogy.

    Chances are that within a year when all DLC is out this game will be one of my favorite PS4 games ever.

    8/10

    Pros:
    + Great cast of companions
    + The parts of the main story that work are bone-chilling
    + Cassandra is an excellent character
    + Sense of discovery is a milestone for Bioware
    + Music is very epic
    + Graphics and especially the new face-models look spectacular

    Cons:
    - Overall game-design is too unfocused
    - too much cheap time-sink
    - The latter half of the main story has many issues
    - Too many bugs (occasionally game-breaking) at launch
    - It borders on superficiality. Companions and main story, while good simply don't have enough screen-time. It feels like stuff is missing.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Hades_Minion
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    Inquisition mixes the best elements from Origins & 2 brilliantly. It is held back by some ludicrous design choices though like now being unable to assign skills points anymore, the jump button being mapped to the same as the action button and being unable to view "friendship" values with each companion, which is necessary to unlock certain missions. Other than a few things like that, it'sInquisition mixes the best elements from Origins & 2 brilliantly. It is held back by some ludicrous design choices though like now being unable to assign skills points anymore, the jump button being mapped to the same as the action button and being unable to view "friendship" values with each companion, which is necessary to unlock certain missions. Other than a few things like that, it's incredible and a sure contender for game of the year. The amount of content packed in is nearly overwhelming, there's is no shortage of things to to do in Thedas.… Expand
  10. GenericName1
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Ok, so I had to make an account to fix this BS. This isn't a 10/10 game, but you guys don't seem to understand how to rate a game. A game with this much effort put into it, this much love and care does not deserve a 0. A 0 is reserved for those P.O.S. that somehow make it onto the market. It doesn't deserve a 0, or even a 1, yet the most common ratings are: 1, 5, and 10. There's a reasonOk, so I had to make an account to fix this BS. This isn't a 10/10 game, but you guys don't seem to understand how to rate a game. A game with this much effort put into it, this much love and care does not deserve a 0. A 0 is reserved for those P.O.S. that somehow make it onto the market. It doesn't deserve a 0, or even a 1, yet the most common ratings are: 1, 5, and 10. There's a reason that there's a 1-10 chart. Also, leave the Hinterlands. I was going to give this game a 5, but then I left them! The story is amazing after you leave! Trust me on this! Leave the Hinterlands! Onto the review: This is one of the best DA games out there (out of the 3), and I just reached a significant point in the story. I think I'm going to playing this game for a long time to come.… Expand
  11. carlingtat
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    A fantastic RPG game that is well worth your time. I've played 30 hours of this and I could honestly play for at least another 60 hours. So much to do and explore in the world of this game. This combat in the game can be sometimes disjointed and a bit messy due to the abilities being mapped to the buttons and others while pressing R2 + the buttons. Nightmare modes gives a good challengeA fantastic RPG game that is well worth your time. I've played 30 hours of this and I could honestly play for at least another 60 hours. So much to do and explore in the world of this game. This combat in the game can be sometimes disjointed and a bit messy due to the abilities being mapped to the buttons and others while pressing R2 + the buttons. Nightmare modes gives a good challenge for those who enjoy one. The story is good but certainly the writing can be better but it is a good story that any fan of RPG games can enjoy. My only other problem is that the music while travelling is not always playing and while that's ok I think the gaps are too long creating a silence where I would prefer music to be playing.

    Overall I'd give it a solid 9.2 but since you can only give it whole numbers its a 9. I always give the score it deserves not a 10 or 0 to "balance" out the scores because people here think their score should be the correct one.    … Expand
  12. realdealyo
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    Great game. Yes, it is not an old school RPG and the principles of the game have nothing to do with the first Dragon Age or even Baldur's Gate, however it's still a great game. The graphics are great, the story is entertaining and the RPG system is interesting, but simple. I recommend this game to both old school gamers and newcomers
  13. divedeeper
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    One of the best RPGs I have ever played. Rich detail, complex story, and a open world 2nd to none. First off, this game is breathtaking on PS4. The graphics are so good, you can loose yourself very easily for hours. This game gives your PS4 a workout and will impress anyone who watches with both story, graphics, and action. For the hardcore RPG fans, you will have plenty to do. SoOne of the best RPGs I have ever played. Rich detail, complex story, and a open world 2nd to none. First off, this game is breathtaking on PS4. The graphics are so good, you can loose yourself very easily for hours. This game gives your PS4 a workout and will impress anyone who watches with both story, graphics, and action. For the hardcore RPG fans, you will have plenty to do. So much meat and potatoes to explore your plate will be full. You can skip a lot off stuff if you want, but so much of the beauty and fun of this game is all the side quests you can discover. It just keeps going on and on and every bit of it is beautiful. You will not be disappointed with this one, and will get many weeks/months of gameplay. Worth the $.… Expand
  14. lydianfanfare
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    Man, I am only 30 hours in, so no way have I gotten through the game, but I just can't wait to play this game every night! Getting this out of the way, of course, if you don't like fantasy RPGs, you won't like this, but if that grabs you, you can't go wrong with DAI! This is my Game of the Year so far.

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

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

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

    It's well worth $60, and is a nice change from $60 Destiny. Try playing this for 30 hours, then go back to Destiny and tell me you don't feel ripped off.    … Expand
  15. AkumaShokan
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    I cant understand the hate this game is getting. I really like the way they set up the quests and locations and it's really easy to get around. It only took me around two hours to get used to all the UI's and stuff. Other than the clunky mouth animation (lol?) this is a masterpiece. I just cant put down the controller!
  16. Shiftian_Be
    Nov 29, 2014
    6
    I am about 30 hours into this game .. It looks okay , sometimes framerate drops and clunky graphics..
    On some of the 10-score reviews I read 'engaging' and 'great' combat system .. How the hell is that ?! Holding R2 and running around only to spam some facebutton as soon as im able to is neither challenging , engaging or most of all , fun.. Unless you enjoy mapping out everyones MO at the    I am about 30 hours into this game .. It looks okay , sometimes framerate drops and clunky graphics..
    On some of the 10-score reviews I read 'engaging' and 'great' combat system .. How the hell is that ?! Holding R2 and running around only to spam some facebutton as soon as im able to is neither challenging , engaging or most of all , fun.. Unless you enjoy mapping out everyones MO at the start of every battle , you are constantly cycling through your party members to pause the gameplay and heal..

    The story is okay , at the best and doesn't at all , pull you in..
    If this seems to you great storytelling , pick up some assassins , metal gear or last of us and chances are your mind will explode.

    It gets better after x-hours is another argument, naah man , I want to enjoy most , if not every, part of the game , not struggle to some point..

    So whats left ? Rpg-elements .. Yeah , numerous enough ... But honestly, skyrim did all of this 100 times better..

    Each to his own .. I like rpgs, but this is just play boring.    … Expand
  17. Auviance
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    Despite the technical issues the game still has (Crashing, dialogus not showing and complaints about save files getting corrupted, which i have yet to experience) it's a very great and time consuming game. I've completed the game just a hour ago (The main story quest) and it's a great ending for a sequel. 9/10
  18. 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.
  19. abowman
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    People who haven't played past the first 10 hours of the game are likely the ones giving poor reviews for this game. This is an absolute amazing RPG with great depth and immersion. I was actually really disappointed with Dragon Age 2, but this game brings the Dragon Age series back into full swing. This has quickly become one of my favorite RPGS of all time... BUY THIS GAME.
  20. Barzenak
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    The game starts slow and after the initial wow of the great graphics I was a bit let down. After reading up some on the gameplay and found that you are not suppose to clear out a land before moving on I unlocked the true game.

    The game is outstanding looking and plays smooth. The story is interesting and keeps you involved and wanting to see more. The game has a lot of options and    The game starts slow and after the initial wow of the great graphics I was a bit let down. After reading up some on the gameplay and found that you are not suppose to clear out a land before moving on I unlocked the true game.

    The game is outstanding looking and plays smooth. The story is interesting and keeps you involved and wanting to see more. The game has a lot of options and you meet up other npcs to join your party. You craft and mod your weapons and armor and collect herbs to make potions.

    The scope of the game is large and you will be returning to areas to beat those rifts and creatures that were above your skill before. I am totally happy with my purchase and as a rpg gamer this one has kept me entertained for a long period of time.

    Cons, it doesn't fully explain some game play and you are wise to read up some before getting discouraged.    … Expand
  21. Doctor-J
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    Incredible! Awesome! Thank you Bioware for listening to RPG fans! Dragon Age was never meant to be that abomination that was Dragon Age 2, thank you for saving the franchise! If you truly love RPG, this is a "must buy", that's all i have to say.
  22. Kenmei
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    I have put in about 70 hours into this game now and I can say that, even with the flaws, this game will easily be up for Game of the Year all across the board.
    The pros definitely outweigh the cons here and it starts with content. While the first area you go to is about the worst starting area I've seen in a long time for an RPG, the amount of content available to you all throughout the    I have put in about 70 hours into this game now and I can say that, even with the flaws, this game will easily be up for Game of the Year all across the board.
    The pros definitely outweigh the cons here and it starts with content. While the first area you go to is about the worst starting area I've seen in a long time for an RPG, the amount of content available to you all throughout the game is wonderful. It's only surpassed by long standing MMO's and even then it would give them a run for their money. With a decent combat system pretty much copy and pasted from DA:2, the trek throughout this game is wonderful. I loved seeing all the environments and how I interacted with them. The characters work well too. They aren't particularly memorable but they are better than alot of other games today. The game seems to flow very well, keeping you interacting with the environment and your party. There are some returning characters from both DA 1 and 2, along with some fresh new faces. They do a good job at answering alot of questions that might have been left after the first two games.
    There are some definite problems with this game though and the first one is kinda obvious when dealing with a game this size: the bugs. There are so many bugs in this game, particularly audio bugs, that follow you everywhere you go. There's really no way around some of them and, while not all of them are a problem, when the game seizes up and crashed multiple times over the coarse of the playthrough, we've got a problem. The second problem is the story. The story takes a very weird turn about 75% of the way through for pretty much no reason and doesn't give a payoff. Obviously they are setting up for a fourth game but I'm not impressed with the way they had to do it here, especially since the story here is EASILY the weakest of the games so far. It's almost a joke.
    Story and bugs withstanding, this game is great. There's so much to do and so much to see that it easily pays the cost of the game by itself. The series has potential again after a misstep with DA2 but I really hope it doesn't take them 5-6 years to put out the next one or else it might be forgotten yet again.    … Expand
  23. Andynokills
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    Game of the year! This game lets you take a computer control off and fully control every move of your party if you want to, making it the only totally solid next-gen strategy game. If you want action with no pause you just set the difficulty lower and let the computer control party members. Your an idiot if you cant figure this out you actually need to play on normal and easy if your aGame of the year! This game lets you take a computer control off and fully control every move of your party if you want to, making it the only totally solid next-gen strategy game. If you want action with no pause you just set the difficulty lower and let the computer control party members. Your an idiot if you cant figure this out you actually need to play on normal and easy if your a noob. With rich lore, an open world and good difficulty settings this game is exactly what the fable series and the previous dragon age games aspired to but never accomplished.… Expand
  24. FrankTCastle
    Nov 28, 2014
    4
    The game has some potential but never achieves if due to be bogged in with an insane amount of generic boring fetch and return quests and collections most of which you will need to do in order of level up because unlike the previous two games the enemies in DA:I are level locked and you must level up to move on to new areas or story missions.

    Your ability to build your character and    The game has some potential but never achieves if due to be bogged in with an insane amount of generic boring fetch and return quests and collections most of which you will need to do in order of level up because unlike the previous two games the enemies in DA:I are level locked and you must level up to move on to new areas or story missions.

    Your ability to build your character and party has been reduced since you no longer get attribute points to level up but instead you get certain points assigned when you choose specific abilities in the skill tree. You are also limited to how many potions you can carry, reduced to three potion slots and out of all the mage skills there is 1 single spell in knight enchanter specilization that can heal.

    You can also no longer use abilities with the radial menu and eventually I had more abilities unlocked than I could assign to my controller. Party members need constantly told what to do such as telling mages NOT to run into melee range of Dragons or Giants time and time again, the AI for party members is really rather bad.

    The voice acting is stellar, the cast did a great job especially Sera she has some great conversation's with the player and party members. There is also some great area's to explore but so little interesting content, my favourite part of the game was a Ball in the capital of Orlais which was beautiful and a very short venture into a Dwarf ruined Thaig. Battling Dragons is great fun and rewarding, the main story is rather short and has one or two twists that will surprise but the rest of it is very basic and predictable.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. neuparthpumper
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Outstanding game. And yes, it IS a game for those who like to complain about the color of grass or the shape of a cloud. Funnily, people who complain about this praise things about DA:O (which was awesome) that were in DA:O as well (such as OTT blood splattered party members).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bioware have done an outstanding job again. Yeah there's things that you might not like. But when EVER has a game been truly perfect? Never. Bugs have existed since Pong, and you either accept them or if they are game breaking (which nothing in this has been), you move along.    … Expand
  28. smoovelai
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    please don't decide on your purchase via the user score or user reviews these people are crazy i would honestly give this game a 9.5/10 there are a couple of small things that i loved in Dragon Age Origins that are not in this game but this game improves on sooo much more the world is unbelievably huge i'm 50 hours into my first playthrough and there is literally no end in sight veryplease don't decide on your purchase via the user score or user reviews these people are crazy i would honestly give this game a 9.5/10 there are a couple of small things that i loved in Dragon Age Origins that are not in this game but this game improves on sooo much more the world is unbelievably huge i'm 50 hours into my first playthrough and there is literally no end in sight very interesting and diverse sidequest that lead to more interesting things and abilities the game is a true RPG and the dialogue and story is amazing and epic… Expand
  29. Natai
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    More than any other game I’ve played recently, Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game experience that reflects what you, the player, put into it. While claims of 20 to 200 hours of gameplay based on previews and developer interviews are still being debated, the fact is that this game contains an impressive wealth of content. I’ve already experienced one moment in the game when I though “aMore than any other game I’ve played recently, Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game experience that reflects what you, the player, put into it. While claims of 20 to 200 hours of gameplay based on previews and developer interviews are still being debated, the fact is that this game contains an impressive wealth of content. I’ve already experienced one moment in the game when I though “a lesser developer would have ended the game here and saved the rest for a sequel or paid DLC.” Inquisition is a great game, a more than worthy addition to the series, and in my opinion, more than redeems Bioware’s reputation after the widely criticized DA2. I’m roughly 30 hours into the game and still feel like I’m much closer to the beginning than to the end.

    In terms of gameplay, Inquisition would probably be best categorized as an action RPG. It feels less tactical than previous entries in the series, but this may be due to the fact that I’m playing DAI on a console and played the previous games on PC. My character is an archer, so my experience is largely limited to ranged combat, but the overall gameplay and feel of combat is positive. Most animations are good, and the camera is generally cooperative. Character movement feels fluid and natural, though perhaps a bit sluggish at times during combat. Bioware has also included a tactical mode which can be switched on and off as needed. This allows you to issue orders to your party in a much more tactical manner, though the camera in this mode could use some improvement.

    Two of the most obvious issues with gameplay involve jumping. For starters, the jumping animation leaves something to be desired, and your characters seems to jump straight up in a very limited fashion. The tendency to get caught by small objects while moving makes jumping tedious and frustrating. Fortunately, you don’t have to jump too often (though I found myself cursing my bunny-hopping rogue as I tried to dodge the fireballs spewed by a dragon). The second issue is that the jumping button is also used as your primary means of interacting the with world. This means that, more often than not, you will literally find yourself jumping up and down any time you try to pick up loot. More critically, in instances where your interaction is time-sensitive, the fraction of a second it can take for the game to recognize an interaction opportunity can have dire consequences. Perhaps they should have mapped the interact function to the right side of the d-pad. It’s counterintuitive, but I do not believe that button is used for anything else, and it would solve some issues.

    Last, and absolutely not least, are the story and characters. This is where DAI really shines, but also where you have to invest some time to get the most bang for your buck. Characters are all well-rounded, with distinct personalities and strong backstories which are revealed throughout the course of the game – if you take the time to talk to them. It’s generally a good idea to check-in with at least one or two characters any time you return to your base of operations, and always after major advancements in the storyline. I’ve frequently noticed myself spending more than an hour in Haven just swapping out some gear and talking to people. It’s not simply a scrollfest, as you have to make decisions about how you talk to people, decisions which have consequences. Your compatriots’ opinions of you can and will open up new missions and War Table operations for you through the course of the game.

    I’m certain there’s a lot I’ve overlooked, and I’m not even close to finishing the game yet. While there is still room for improvement, Inquisition is easily one of the best RPGs of the year. In fact, it’s probably one of the best games of the year, period. A great story that’s written and presented well, made even better through the fact that you actually have a say in how it turns out. The Dragon Age games usually lend themselves to multiple playthroughs if you want to experience everything, and DAI is no exception. Most importantly for Bioware, Inquisition goes a long way towards reestablishing the proud tradition of the Dragon Age series.    … Expand
  30. Willyyueyy
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    A very solid game: it is big, full of quests and the main plot had some interesting plot points. However, I though the main campaign could of been much better, the ending was dull and my decision didn't seem to affect the ending at all. Thus what was the point of doing the side quests? There is vast amount of quest in very beautiful areas, however they lack quality and I feel it was aA very solid game: it is big, full of quests and the main plot had some interesting plot points. However, I though the main campaign could of been much better, the ending was dull and my decision didn't seem to affect the ending at all. Thus what was the point of doing the side quests? There is vast amount of quest in very beautiful areas, however they lack quality and I feel it was a grind sometimes inc comparison to large game like sky rim. The companion quest was a dissapointment, they lack depth And could be completed in 15min. Thus overall, it was a addictive game, though the ending was a dissapointment as you will feel you decision did not affect anything ( not even a cut scene). The inventory was a mess, I spend much of my time trying to determine what to keep, and at the end of the day it didn't matter. I really liked how it linked up with da 2. I'm comparison to other dragon age game it is properly on par with da 2 due to it quantity, though I think da 2 main campaign was much more interesting. Bioware should of focus on quality over quantity particularly in questing.they may lack the expertise to do this now since much of the old bioware have left.… Expand
  31. misthv
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    I loved Origins, hated DA2 (too linear etc.). In Inquisition, yes there are some flaws (will most likely be polished along the way) but it is absolutely fantastic. Been playing 50h+ now and it feels like I have yet brushed the surface of the game. The story is immersive, the characters likable and interesting. Fights a perfect balance between action and strategy. Scenes beautifullyI loved Origins, hated DA2 (too linear etc.). In Inquisition, yes there are some flaws (will most likely be polished along the way) but it is absolutely fantastic. Been playing 50h+ now and it feels like I have yet brushed the surface of the game. The story is immersive, the characters likable and interesting. Fights a perfect balance between action and strategy. Scenes beautifully rendered and the world compelling and believable. Looking forward to my next 50h gameplay. I rarely play melee in these games (I usually find it too much hack-n-slash and too mind numbing, but the melee in this game is freaking awesome. I just love the animations and immersiveness of controlling a 2-handed wpn warrior or dbl dgr'd rogue !)… Expand
  32. plamblack
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    I'm about 40 hours into the game and in my opinion it's fan-%$#@ing-tastic. The combat is better than the previous two. Blending strategy with a more involved sort of action. For example if you're playing a warrior you can counter, you can roll, and you can do you're best impression of scorpion and yell "Get over here!" while throwing you're grappling hook/spear at far-reaching enemies toI'm about 40 hours into the game and in my opinion it's fan-%$#@ing-tastic. The combat is better than the previous two. Blending strategy with a more involved sort of action. For example if you're playing a warrior you can counter, you can roll, and you can do you're best impression of scorpion and yell "Get over here!" while throwing you're grappling hook/spear at far-reaching enemies to bring them closer to you and proceed to wail on them. This along with the strategy element blend to make combat something really unique. Also, I know that getting rid of healing spells was a point of contention before release but what they did to replace this system is very interesting. Before you set out from a certain camp you equip potions and have access to only those potions until you find another camp or walk back to your camp to refill them with your tail between your legs only to go back out into the world and try again or avoid whatever gave you trouble. This is dark-souls esque and i love that. That's not the interesting part though. While you're fighting you can perform certain moves that give you a barrier or armor that protects your health, mitigating the need for potions. It's a very fun and involved process. For the rest I'll make this review shorter: the story is engaging and interesting, the characters are great, your character is great, the soundtrack is great, the game-map is **** gigantic, and there's a **** of quest content. One last thing. The game has a way of testing your personal beliefs regarding religion, politics, and society. This bit is something I've never really experienced in a game and I find it incredibly intriguing.… Expand
  33. LTDan50
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    If you loved the first Dragon Age you will love this! Very few things to dislike about the game and even those gripes are minor, but there are huge improvements across the board with this title. Game of the year candidate for sure!
  34. Ulzgan
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    This Dragon Age is a delight, the Graphics are looking good, the voice acting is good, the game play is very good and Hard, if we choose a wrong attack/Spell it can cost as a battle.
    Great Story, Great side story's, man... I love this game.

    Keep it going Bioware!
  35. sylvioros
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    This game is undeniable great. Those ones who give low grades are not real player and should go for Call of Duty and Candy Crush.

    Dragon Age Inquisition is superb RPG? I don't think so, but it's still a great game with a good story, charismatic characters and a huge beautiful world. I’m a big fan of DA1, Neverwinter Nights and Baldur’s Gate, so I was very frustrated when DA2    This game is undeniable great. Those ones who give low grades are not real player and should go for Call of Duty and Candy Crush.

    Dragon Age Inquisition is superb RPG? I don't think so, but it's still a great game with a good story, charismatic characters and a huge beautiful world.

    I’m a big fan of DA1, Neverwinter Nights and Baldur’s Gate, so I was very frustrated when DA2 launched. DAI is a mix of DA1 and DA2 and the product is very good for both RPG/action lovers. Specially, because of the lack of real RPGs on consoles.

    The games has its flaws as you can’t set your attributes, just a few classes, little choices that trully impact story, but I’m gonna say again: it’s still a great game. BioWare did an awesome job by creating an interesting environment that worth to live in.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. ams76550
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Since its a good size game it lacks in high detail graphics, so what it's amazing everybody needs to stop giving it ones and zeros because there butt hurt. If they think destiny is better then let them play the turd and give their copy of dragon age to somebody who will enjoy it
  39. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Great game. Leave the first area (the hinterlands) early. The world is large and fun to explore...........................................................
  40. dariuszppl
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Game from Bioware. You can smell it from far away. Black and white with no gray in between story about another epic hero.
    After disappointment with ME 3 and DA 2 I decide NOT to buy this game until I see some reviews, gameplay and opinions. And after that I bought it. And I spend more than 40 hours in it. And I can say - Bioware learned from their past mistakes... most of the time.    Game from Bioware. You can smell it from far away. Black and white with no gray in between story about another epic hero.
    After disappointment with ME 3 and DA 2 I decide NOT to buy this game until I see some reviews, gameplay and opinions. And after that I bought it. And I spend more than 40 hours in it. And I can say - Bioware learned from their past mistakes... most of the time.

    Graphic. Nothing fancy but very, very nice. With style. I especially like maps with rain at night. Nothing to complain but not breathtaking. And it's not strange since modern consoles (including PS4) are weak compared to PC.

    Gameplay - combination of DAO and DA II. Action oriented but stupid silly final fantasy animations are GONE. Tactical camera is back and if used properly, Your fight will be much easier than playing action oriented style. Crafting is just plain brilliant. Many items to craft that will change color and overall look based on materials You use. I love it. I'm not even at half of the game and I have over 80 materials I can use for crafting.
    They add stuff from Ubisoft games but with style. Find telescopes and solve nice riddles (Traveling merchant problem) to open treasure caves. Close rifts to gain influence. Find shards on map to open magic doors in one location. There are few things to do and there is reward for each and one of them.
    Plenty of things to do on many large maps.

    Game have few bugs and glitches but nothing major. Didn't prevent me from playing or anything.

    Also there is less quests that mark exact things on the map. You need to find stuff Yourself using Witcher medalion. Yeah, thing from Witcher 2 is here under L3 but with lesser graphic effect :-) Funny but welcomed.

    Story is nice but straightforward. Still have many great moments.

    Also - best dragon fights EVER.

    Overall, strong 8.    … Expand
  41. Goldarmor95
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    I love this game so much. It really has a good feel of Skyrim almost and it also makes up for DA2. If you love dragons, epic combat, and a open world then pick up this game! :D
  42. 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
  43. bochen00
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    The game is astonishing! Game of the year for me, after playing almost all "good" title on PS4 in 2014.

    Pluses: - beautiful graphic Environment is diversed and each map has its own style, beauty. character models are well made, spell/skill effects are so cool that you want to keep using them just for the flashes ;) - great character customization Equipment has options to add many    The game is astonishing! Game of the year for me, after playing almost all "good" title on PS4 in 2014.

    Pluses:
    - beautiful graphic
    Environment is diversed and each map has its own style, beauty. character models are well made, spell/skill effects are so cool that you want to keep using them just for the flashes ;)

    - great character customization
    Equipment has options to add many slots, most of them (if not all) change appearance of the item. Character customization gives broad choice of settings. You can choose mounts, class specialization for your Inquisitor. Even bloody throne on which you judge prisoners can be changed!

    - interesting story
    It might not be innovative, but there are so many side quests which are well said and keep you going. Usually I do not even read quest descriptions in games, but here I am fully engaged in the game.

    - so many things to do that you feel overwhelmed
    Wherever you go, you have so many things to do...War table has many options of sending troops that unlock even more over time. Each area that can be visited with your team has many side quests. Normally side quests are waste of time in majority of rpgs, arent they? here they always give you some boost, sometimes unlocking new content. example was chain of sidequests on one map, which I did on one map (took me like 1-2hours) which resulted in Dragon being available for fight.

    - gameplay is enjoyable
    This game has an option to play more hack'n'slash with normal view or tactical view for tough fights (dragons, bosses). I haven't got very used to tactical view and I like a lot hacking and slashing foes. What is great is the fact that you have both fighting systems and both seem engaging.
    Fights with normal trash enemies are usually not difficult, however some boss fights or dragon fights can be really challenging and entertaining.

    - music gives me goosebumps!
    - The length of the game is impressive
    I so missed times when I was playing RPG games for 50+hours... I am (only) 30hours in this game, but what surprises me is that all the time new stuff comes up that keeps me so entertained in the game!
    I read that this title can be played for 100+hours... I really hope it will last so long because so far it is a great ride!

    On a side note, there were few glitches, but those were not disturbing and absolutely did not interfere in my immersion with the game. This game is so deep and big that it would be a miracle to avoid any glitch.

    To express how much I got into this game, I will tell you an anecdote about my normal behavior versus what happens recently when I play Dragon Age.
    Normally, my girlfriend has not a big issue while trying to get me away from console so that I come with her to our bedroom.
    A simple "come over baby" is more than enough to motivate me enough for turning off PS4.
    With Dragon Age? Hell, she even had to put on the sexiest set of lingerie to get my attention!
    So ladies, think twice before you get this game for your beloved one, it might turn out not the way you would like! :)

    Seriously speaking, best purchase so far this year for my console, feels so full of content and deserves every cent spent.
    I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  44. AndyPatterson96
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Forget the appalling Dragon Age II. The REAL sequel to Origins is here and it is a grand RPG with a well designed combat system, meaningful choices that allow you to shape the story and a fantastically realised world with a staggering amount of stuff to do, all of which is fun and rewarding. Fully completing Dragon Age Inquisition is a truly Herculean task, but one you'll be more thanForget the appalling Dragon Age II. The REAL sequel to Origins is here and it is a grand RPG with a well designed combat system, meaningful choices that allow you to shape the story and a fantastically realised world with a staggering amount of stuff to do, all of which is fun and rewarding. Fully completing Dragon Age Inquisition is a truly Herculean task, but one you'll be more than happy to undertake.… Expand
  45. NiclName
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This is not classic bioware game,but good experement for series. Game played like open-world ubisoft games with great main and side stories. You can kill the dragon,solve puzzles,search for bison, making way through hordes of enemies. If you like dat - play this good game!
  46. Arrahant
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    I find it hard to believe people are giving this game 1's and 2's when there at least is a functional rpg in here. I would say Dragon Age Inquisition is one of the best games of 2014 though, period.
    The story is standard fantasy fare, but any rpg gamer sees those all the time. Characters are good enough, there are dialogues, romancing is back, as well as fighting in a party of 4 the    I find it hard to believe people are giving this game 1's and 2's when there at least is a functional rpg in here. I would say Dragon Age Inquisition is one of the best games of 2014 though, period.
    The story is standard fantasy fare, but any rpg gamer sees those all the time. Characters are good enough, there are dialogues, romancing is back, as well as fighting in a party of 4 the player controls. This part in the series features large open areas to explore, which are beautifully designed and full of stuff to do. As a player, your job is to set up an inquisition that has to defeat a demon invasion. Players are able to influence the functioning of this inquisiton; which characters join, which missions to take, build up fortifications and camps to increase influence over areas, etc. The sound effects are good enough, the music is beautiful, and the whole game breathes high fantasy well enough. Finally, the controls are perfectly fit for a controller. All in all, a fine RPG and I am happy a game like this finally has arrived on the PS4. It's my personal game of the year!

    One thing though: I play on the 'hard' difficulty setting and it feels more like 'normal'. So, if you want some challenge and having to use the tactical view do put the game on hard before you start!
    The only negative point I can come up with is the fact that clearing an area of all activities feels very much like an Assassin's Creed game or WoW, which means you're kind of racing through all the icons on the map to grey them out. I prefer no icons and real exploration. Still, you won't find any better rpg on the PS4.    … Expand
  47. SirMurksALot321
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Game of the Year no doubt! Thank you Bioware for a fantastic game that is sure to keep you busy for many hours. The RPG elements in the game are amazing as well as the story and graphics
  48. Potential
    Nov 23, 2014
    5
    I am very confused about this game. I love a good RPG and I loved Dragon Age Origins, and was a bit pissed at how rubbish the second one was in terms of gameplay. I had heard through the grapevine that this game was also going to suffer from Bioware's ability to dumb down their games but I bought it none the less.

    I prayed that hopefully there would finally be an original game I could    I am very confused about this game. I love a good RPG and I loved Dragon Age Origins, and was a bit pissed at how rubbish the second one was in terms of gameplay. I had heard through the grapevine that this game was also going to suffer from Bioware's ability to dumb down their games but I bought it none the less.

    I prayed that hopefully there would finally be an original game I could play on my PS4 to make it worth the purchase but once again I have not found that game. The worst part is that this game has the potential to be up there with the greatest games ever made but it hasn't for me in my opinion, and I wanted to share why.

    Pro's

    -This Game is stunning Visually, it takes my breath away with how amazing it looks, it blows my mind. It is so beautiful and the landscapes are amazing. The people that worked on making the game look nice really deserved that paycheck.

    -Open World areas. The one thing that would've made DA:O a perfect ten was probably the fact that almost everything was closed in and linear when you arrive at a location. This game is wonderful at being so free in that regard.

    -It's massive. Considering the copy paste of DA:2 settings over and over again for battles and locations, this thing is immense. Spending hours upon hours on one map that was created for a side mission is awesome.

    Con's

    -They removed healing spells. That may not sound like a biggie, but it is to me. They added a cool tactical display that sort of gets ruined by the lack of ability to create tactics in this streamlined game. No longer can I heal myself and their excuse was basically 'People are dumb and don't know tactics'... well **** a duck...

    -Limited Characterization. At least compared to the two previous games. Growing a character that is shoehorned into boring abilities with lack of customization compared to what we are used to is just lack luster.

    -Removal of most of the inventory. Potions are handled separately, recipes are handled seperately, it's just god awful. The User Interface makes me want to slam my head into a wall.

    -Cardboard characters. Who designed these characters? They are god awful. The new ones I mean, the ones from previous games are still awesome but most of the new ones (Especially the female ones are truly baffling). It seems everyone one I want to romance is gay or just doesn't want to make babies with me, just like real life.

    -No threat/Storyline is lacking. I'm walking through the Hinterlands, swinging a sword at random nugs and admiring the beauty of the world they created while everyone I meet tells me the world is ending... Hell I haven't seen it. They keep talking about the breach from the start of the game but it doesn't effect me on any level. The last two games had more threat than the lovely green rifts that I can handle without breaking a sweat.

    -Less Tactics Management. In the last two games there was a very detailed way to customize the A.I. to fight the way you want. You don't get that here for your characters.

    -Towns feel empty. Even when they are filled with people... weird as that sounds it is true. You don't really talk to anyone, there is not many shops, choices to be had, or much to do. It's beautiful but empty.

    -Horrible writing. I know I sort of already said this with the storyline, but seriously this game takes the piss when it comes to the writing for the characters. I mean somehow I became the Hero at the start of the game even though I didn't really do anything.

    -Demographic. Bioware don't seem to know what their target demographic is. It's like they want to check all the boxes and in the process alienate their core audience (Or at least the ones that loved DA:O), and I believe that to some people this is their cup of tea or slice of cake. A lovely casual game because thinking is too hard. But being a lover of this genre of game makes me sad. Why? Because I want these visuals and this amount of effort put into something that is not streamlined for people who barely know how to turn on a light switch.    … Expand
  49. sawinte
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Honestly I really loved this game! I encountered a few minor bugs, but overall they were not game breaking or distracting enough to be annoying. I do enjoy the representation in this game, which is why I typically prefer bioware RPGs, I feel like the characters really have personality. That being said, I am always more focused on story and character in games, so features and gameplayHonestly I really loved this game! I encountered a few minor bugs, but overall they were not game breaking or distracting enough to be annoying. I do enjoy the representation in this game, which is why I typically prefer bioware RPGs, I feel like the characters really have personality. That being said, I am always more focused on story and character in games, so features and gameplay aren't really my bag!… Expand
  50. 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
  51. Borat
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! Getting to choose your own character (Options are a little limited but it's understandable given the graphics - Play the game and you'll see what I mean) and then exploring the vast world Inquisition offers won't disappoint you. From the graphics, to the voice acting, to the missions... The game will keep you entertained for a long time (provided you don't plowThis game is amazing! Getting to choose your own character (Options are a little limited but it's understandable given the graphics - Play the game and you'll see what I mean) and then exploring the vast world Inquisition offers won't disappoint you. From the graphics, to the voice acting, to the missions... The game will keep you entertained for a long time (provided you don't plow through it).

    I didn't like DA2 because it was repetitive and boring, but DAI brings it back to one of the best RPGs I've played in a while. (Some people on here have been rating it a 0 because there isn't enough character customization options according to them... This is an RPG game, not a 'build your perfect man/women to virtually date game)

    Pick it up and give it a shot, I promise you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. ignore78
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    dragon age inqusition is one of the best open world RPG i ever played. The world feels so alive. Not like skyrim where you are the player and everything feels so fake, that everything is about you and what you do. like the game is progressed around you. In dragon age the world is living on its own without you, and you try to change the world. i have played many RPGs and this game takes itdragon age inqusition is one of the best open world RPG i ever played. The world feels so alive. Not like skyrim where you are the player and everything feels so fake, that everything is about you and what you do. like the game is progressed around you. In dragon age the world is living on its own without you, and you try to change the world. i have played many RPGs and this game takes it all. Its a BIG world that is packed with stuff to do and explore. Skyrim feels like an empty playground. The graphics is one of the best i seen. I played dragon age 1 for 1 hour and never got into it. But this got me hooked right away. If you like RPGs then this is a must buy!… Expand
  54. barbie
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Game of the Year material.

    Beautiful open landscapes to explore and well crafted flavor texts, great characters with excellent voice acting, huge number of side quests to complete. Well balanced combat mechanics and an amazing crafting system.
  55. me-0815
    Nov 23, 2014
    0
    If you expect a Dragon Age, do not buy this game. If you expect a Skyrim, do not buy this game. If you expect a typical BioWare game, do not buy this game. If you expect a good RPG, do not buy this game.
  56. pzol
    Nov 22, 2014
    5
    I feel disappointed with the game
    - the battles are plain boring, playing rogue with bow, you stand there and just fire away
    - the missions have ok stories, but in the end you still run around and do minor errands, pretty repetetive

    I had expected just a bit of the tactics needed for Baldur's Gate and similar games
  57. Joryn282
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Definitely Game of the Year material. This game is engrossing and fun. Did my first dragon fight yesterday and that was quite exhilarating. The characters are fun too. Varric, Iron Bull, Dorian, Sera, all fun to talk to and learn about. When I see the negative reviews this has gotten, I can't help but imagine some little EA hater piss ant is reviewing it for the sole purpose that they hateDefinitely Game of the Year material. This game is engrossing and fun. Did my first dragon fight yesterday and that was quite exhilarating. The characters are fun too. Varric, Iron Bull, Dorian, Sera, all fun to talk to and learn about. When I see the negative reviews this has gotten, I can't help but imagine some little EA hater piss ant is reviewing it for the sole purpose that they hate EA and wouldn't know an actual good game if it breathed fire on them. I've been a Bioware fan since the first Mass Effect. Been playing the dragon Age games since Origins. DAI is definitely the best of the first two games. Amazing! Well done Bioware. This gives me hope for the next Mass Effect game.… Expand
  58. powerman449
    Nov 22, 2014
    5
    So, after about 25 hours i have to say im not really impressed. Combining the stiff voice acting, glitches and times i had to turn off a new gen console due to freezes. The mage/templar plot dominates the beginning of the game which slows it down if you didnt like it from DA2. Dragon fights are a bore with them getting stuck or spamming one ability for the entire fight. Most of yourSo, after about 25 hours i have to say im not really impressed. Combining the stiff voice acting, glitches and times i had to turn off a new gen console due to freezes. The mage/templar plot dominates the beginning of the game which slows it down if you didnt like it from DA2. Dragon fights are a bore with them getting stuck or spamming one ability for the entire fight. Most of your choices boil down to nothing, as expected from bioware.

    Be warned, after all the patches and sticking to mostly flat ground, your horse can still sink into the ground and rocks. Loot drops for some inquisitor requisitions side missions are broken with you not being able to complete some of them. Also, the enemies scaling among their own level is screwy once you get deeper into the game. One notable example from this morning was a mage that took 2 minutes to beat while his warrior companions took less than 5 swings and this was a standard non quest mob.

    Most of the games time is padded out waiting for characters and the game catching up with the dialogue and walking/riding around the map. This is on top of load screens sometimes approaching skyrim's in length.

    If you can, grab this as a returned copy or wait about a month for the used ones to flood the stores. The game is broken, the team didnt see to care too much, this is my last pre-order bioware game.    … Expand
  59. NickWiser
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Okay I'm going to start by saying that I bought Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, and GTA5 all last Tuesday. Dragon Age is the one that I can't put down. From the start the game does move quite slow: close this rift, report to this person, etc. Somewhere after the first few hours the game started to captivate me. The story is so intriguing and the characters are beautiful. The world isOkay I'm going to start by saying that I bought Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, and GTA5 all last Tuesday. Dragon Age is the one that I can't put down. From the start the game does move quite slow: close this rift, report to this person, etc. Somewhere after the first few hours the game started to captivate me. The story is so intriguing and the characters are beautiful. The world is obviously huge and has endless possibilities when exploring and completing missions. I was very confused at first as to how to go about the story, but I soon learned how to access the war table and send out my recruits on side missions. Dragon Age does a great job making you really feel like the ruler. I only have 6 party members unlocked so I am sure I have a ways to go. I am very excited to see where this game takes me.

    The multiplayer is phenomenal. I am not going to lie, I have already spent $40 (and feel incredibly dumb about it) on chests so that I could unlock the Arcane Warrior. The first four checkpoints are usually fairly easy and the fifth one is much more difficult. I do wish they had balanced this out better. All in all, it is a very solid multiplayer experience with numerous characters and talents to choose from.

    I actually asked my girlfriend to call me "The Herald of Andraste" when we have sex next. She quickly said no...

    9/10    … Expand
  60. dominicp1986
    Nov 22, 2014
    0
    ps4 ........loved it untill 10 hours in when it crashed and corrupted my game this game is broken beware the game is bug filled and at times unplayable my first and last dragon age game
  61. AzothBluntin
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This game. Where do I start? Beware has outdone themselves with this work of art. I constantly fond myself wondering how long it must have took to shove all this content into one game. Huge, beautiful environments that feel almost as big as Skyrim itself, too many crafting options for different armor/weapon appearances and stat effects, classic and engaging Bio story with awesome choiceThis game. Where do I start? Beware has outdone themselves with this work of art. I constantly fond myself wondering how long it must have took to shove all this content into one game. Huge, beautiful environments that feel almost as big as Skyrim itself, too many crafting options for different armor/weapon appearances and stat effects, classic and engaging Bio story with awesome choice options. Combat is highly improved, and now i dont have to touch the tactical camera at all ! (Ha) I have spent 14 hours in the first area and Stoll have many quests to even pick up yet. If you are a fan of RPGs, a fan of good story telling and solid games, yhen you owe it to yourself to pick this game up! Plus you can bang crazy elf ladies like c'mon !… Expand
  62. jakeman25
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I don't really understand all the negative about this game, i've put around 40 hours into Dragon age so far and I'm really loving this game, its honestly the best Rpg I have played since Skyrim. Maybe its just EA haters or something but its really a great and beautiful game well worth the 60 dollar purchase. IMO.
  63. viperbooman
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I obviously have not played the entire game, like every other review. I haven't even played multiplayer so this review is far from accurate. However, this game is amazing.

    Pros-Best features of first two games - I have only met 3 followers, but they all feel real. - The decisions are meaningful - The combat is fun and challenging - Explanation - Wow all that customization, it's    I obviously have not played the entire game, like every other review. I haven't even played multiplayer so this review is far from accurate. However, this game is amazing.

    Pros-Best features of first two games
    - I have only met 3 followers, but they all feel real.
    - The decisions are meaningful
    - The combat is fun and challenging
    - Explanation
    - Wow all that customization, it's literally endless.
    - Fanservice
    - Massive game
    - Great graphics, nothing too special but still nice

    The Cons:
    -Sometimes bad A.I. (and is very limited compared to origins)
    -Graphics can be a bit hit or miss (but the game is huge so this is to be expected)
    -Can't choose stats on level up
    -Skill tree's seem limited

    Bioware is back, and I hope they never leave again. So far I give this a 9/10 but am giving it a 10 to make up for some of the 0's which are completely unfair.    … Expand
  64. Podian
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Dragon age 2 was unplayable with this new chapter bioware leaves a mark !! Huge and beautiful to look at .. But personally I enjoyed the quests in the camera face-to-face dragon age 1 who was to earn immersion 'adventure. Some quest from mmorpg does not hurt, but we want more from Bioware .. please let make a patch to add the cameras face to face.
    Pros: Great gameplay, settings, maps,    Dragon age 2 was unplayable with this new chapter bioware leaves a mark !! Huge and beautiful to look at .. But personally I enjoyed the quests in the camera face-to-face dragon age 1 who was to earn immersion 'adventure. Some quest from mmorpg does not hurt, but we want more from Bioware .. please let make a patch to add the cameras face to face.
    Pros: Great gameplay, settings, maps, things to do, weapons and skills to unlock
    Cons: many side quests uninspired, especially early in the game. lacks the cameras face to face in quests

    8.5 / 10

    Dragon age 2 era ingiocabile, con questo nuovo capitolo bioware lascia il segno!! Immenso e bello da vedere.. Ma personalmente nelle missioni secondarie avrei gradito la telecamera faccia a faccia di dragon age 1 che faceva guadagnare immersività all' avventura. Qualche missione secondaria da mmorpg non guasta, ma noi vogliamo di più da Bioware.. perfavore fate una patch per aggiungere la telecamere faccia a faccia.
    Pro: Bellissimo gameplay, ambientazioni, mappe, cose da fare, armi, e abilità da sbloccare
    Cons: molte missioni secondarie poco ispirate, specialmente nelle prime ore di gioco. manca la telecamere faccia a faccia nelle quests

    8.5/10    … Expand
  65. Connolius
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Been a long time since I had a game since I've this much enjoyment out of a title and have much more to go in the game. 20 hrs in, I feel I've gotten good value out of the game.

    There are some issues, yes. The game is massively expansive so you can see a few warts here and there. I wonder of the zero scores are from Bungie staff, pissed COD and DAI is taking away users. The combat is    Been a long time since I had a game since I've this much enjoyment out of a title and have much more to go in the game. 20 hrs in, I feel I've gotten good value out of the game.

    There are some issues, yes. The game is massively expansive so you can see a few warts here and there. I wonder of the zero scores are from Bungie staff, pissed COD and DAI is taking away users.

    The combat is generally intuitive. The dialogue is RPG cheese but if you are into a game for just beyond killing, this is it. The choices are largely noticeable, the little people will talk about what happened and only so far once has a convo been behind the times.

    I think how you play your character with the other groups makes a difference. I think the AI is good enough people complaining about combat being easy is the root of that complaint. I for one like my AI not being totally stupid but you should keep an eye on them, as because like PCs, NPCs will do something dumb.

    The RPG genre is the hardest to get right and aside from a few graphical glitches, I've had very few moments that ruined the experience.

    Its the few minor issues that stop the game from being more than a 9/10 but the game met expectations, it has been interactive and as a massive hater of EA, I really really hate giving them money, this game is worth while.    … Expand
  66. varcoedesign
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Honestly one of the most fun RPG games I've played in a very long time. I think this game is one of my favourite RPG's. The story is written very well and it has me hooked wondering what will happen next. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't like the party system (never played da/da2 - but I may now!) but it's actually quite cool - and unique. Coming from Dark Souls 1/2 I was worried thisHonestly one of the most fun RPG games I've played in a very long time. I think this game is one of my favourite RPG's. The story is written very well and it has me hooked wondering what will happen next. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't like the party system (never played da/da2 - but I may now!) but it's actually quite cool - and unique. Coming from Dark Souls 1/2 I was worried this game would be EZ mode, but after cranking the difficulty up to Hard its challenging enough that I still die from time to time. If your a RPG fan and haven't bought Inquisition yet, get out and do it! You don't be disappointed!… Expand
  67. killdrphil
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    I'm 20 hours into the game and it's fantastic. Everything you would want in an RPG is here. It's also all very solid, well done, and fully realized. It really seems as if Bioware was determined not to make any part of it half-assed at all. Also, to allow the player to do everything how he or she wants to.
    Just be prepared to take your time and savor everything. There is a lot to take in    I'm 20 hours into the game and it's fantastic. Everything you would want in an RPG is here. It's also all very solid, well done, and fully realized. It really seems as if Bioware was determined not to make any part of it half-assed at all. Also, to allow the player to do everything how he or she wants to.
    Just be prepared to take your time and savor everything. There is a lot to take in and learn during the first few hours (but, that's only because there is so much depth to it).
    Don't mind the people giving this game a 0. SOME might have actually played some of it but, they are probably shallow, simple-minded gamers who just can't handle a game of complexity. They probably can't handle very much reading either. I guess if instead it was a children's pop-up book or something they would enjoy it.    … Expand
  68. RobbieN
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    After one day of game time I'm totally drawn in the story. And that is was DA makes such a great series. Especially the way how the story is told is awesome. Great dialogues and wonderful voice actors make this game alive. This is the first game I played on the PS4 that is worth the 60 euro's and I think the graphics aren;t that bad at all. Ofcourse there are some glitches, but it is hardAfter one day of game time I'm totally drawn in the story. And that is was DA makes such a great series. Especially the way how the story is told is awesome. Great dialogues and wonderful voice actors make this game alive. This is the first game I played on the PS4 that is worth the 60 euro's and I think the graphics aren;t that bad at all. Ofcourse there are some glitches, but it is hard to find a game who is graphicly fault free.

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

    - Some glitches
    - A lot of quests, to much.
    - To bad you can't level the ability's anymore/    … Expand
  69. ROSSONERI108
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    dragon age inquisition is the best rpg to ever grace a console the amount of content on offer in this game is breath taking and the world is as huge as it is beautiful ...i have no idea why people are trolling the game with such low scores but it makes no difference the game is outstanding im 80 hours in and have not even scratched he surface of this game
  70. markymark1988
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, highly recommend to anyone who likes this kind of genre. As far as RPG's go one of the best I have ever played period!!! Has to be favourite for game of the year
  71. JuliusSmith
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    What is with all the hate?! 0 is for broken games, this game is not broken, it is the opposite, this game is amazing and one of the best games for the next gen consoles, ignore the low scores, this is definitely a game to buy.
  72. keithianw
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This is why metacritic user scores are a joke. This game is amazing. Anyone giving it a zero is skewing the results way too far down. This his may not be your cup of tea, maybe it's a ltittle buggy, maybe you don't like the PC controls, whatever the reason saying that the work they put into this is a zero shows the absurdity of the ratings. This is the best RPG I have played in years.
  73. seventhbeacon
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    About 20 hours in, and I'm enjoying this game so much I'm losing sleep over it! The story immediately pulled me in, though I had to laugh when I played over an hour just to see the title screen finally show up. (I like to do side quests and explore in my RPGs).

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

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

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

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

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

    Negate the hate! Do what you love.    … Expand
  74. FriendlyZombie
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    I don't like this game I prefer the old days when a game was built to be a game. The whole idea behind rpgs are that they are fantasy based and you are given an opportunity to change your character into whoever you want then play through adventurous terrain. Nowadays the developers have forgotten what gameplay is and how important it is. Game studios now are as guilty as fast foodI don't like this game I prefer the old days when a game was built to be a game. The whole idea behind rpgs are that they are fantasy based and you are given an opportunity to change your character into whoever you want then play through adventurous terrain. Nowadays the developers have forgotten what gameplay is and how important it is. Game studios now are as guilty as fast food restaurants making good wholesome produces into more accessible counterparts of half the quality. Yes improvements have been made on next generation consoles to better graphics and a larger game world but the gameplay suffers from what it should be. Remember games like mass effect and the elder scrolls series? This is what people want an adventure where you can explore a world, be who you want, go where you want and do what you want and have some say how it plays out. Replayable games that make you want to try again with a new character. Next generation consoles have made great strides building better larger worlds with better hd graphics but developers have done a terrible job with gameplay and also software bugs which breaks all fantasy immersion and belittles the whole idea of rpg and fantasy.. This game is no different, nice world, nice visuals but gameplay omg boring. Somewhere some development team brought the whole idea of workplace attitude into games it shows. No longer are developers making fantasy adventures with rpg elements and building a story into that to make it that much better they are just copying every other game out there. This game is not an rpg fantasy adventure. I want to be harsh so people are clear on my complaint, this game should be called "Dragon Age - Revenge of The Halloween Costume Party Scavenger Hunt Team". Yes, that is how i see this game its an elaborate fetch quest not an open world rpg. This is my critique of a lot of games these days way to much focus on the world design and such a poor idea of what good gameplay is and what gamers really want. We want choices, random loot, a huge game world to explore and consequences play out differently. We want non linear areas, we want interesting lore and creatures, we want game play that will make us feel like in a fantasy world. Certainly we don't want portrayal of real life anywhere. We don't want cutscenes that make us feel we are watching some cheesy tv program nor do we want a checklist of things to look for. We want puzzles and lore to back up the puzzle. So much is missing from this game. Its a drone of every other lazy made game with nice graphics. I can't score it that high. I appreciate how much work went into filling up the software program but at the end of the day i don't see myself interested in invensting my time in a scavenger hunt i can just go to a pawn shop in real life if i want.… Expand
  75. Mstrslshrdshrx
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    I can't even play 5 minutes without spending 10 minutes of enjoying breathe-taking graphics and design. I am 100% sure this will win game of the year. The tactical aspect is very much still alive but also allows me to run the game effectively without the use of it. From the very 1st second you feel as tho you're in the game and that it's your world. I own only 3 games for the PS4 the firstI can't even play 5 minutes without spending 10 minutes of enjoying breathe-taking graphics and design. I am 100% sure this will win game of the year. The tactical aspect is very much still alive but also allows me to run the game effectively without the use of it. From the very 1st second you feel as tho you're in the game and that it's your world. I own only 3 games for the PS4 the first two being; D3 and CoDAW and Now DAI. Review wise This game Is really number 1 in my opinion, being that The last of Us and GTA are re-releases but to do it right the first is a big accomplishment . I may be poor a writing reviews and using the appropriate punctuation, but I can enjoy a good game and this game is such. I HIGHLY recommend this game especially with the holidays coming around the corner!… Expand
  76. Stiltz7
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    I'm about 20 hours in, have barely scraped the surface and can say without a doubt that this is my favorite rpg in my lifetime. I'm 37 and have been playing rpgs since they were text adventures on the ADAM computer. Thank you Bioware.
  77. Anoners
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    Great game. It looks really, really good on the PS4. Lots to do on maps, and the war table is a nice addition. My only real complaint is that I wish there were more options to customize ability branches. Also, the tactical camera is a nice addition, but I never really use it for much on normal setting.
  78. CurlyJ49
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. The magic effects look incredible. Combat is engaging without being over simplified like they were in DA2. Maps are very large compared to previous DA games. Tons of side things to do for crafting, alchemy etc. This is a must play for anyone with a PS4.
  79. wynams
    Nov 20, 2014
    0
    Pure Bioware junk ...
    - nonexistant evil path (no real choice and consequences)
    - no direct way to increase character attributes, party covers all skills early on and skill checks are a joke - hence you can do everything everywhere without giving a single thought about your chars and their builds (this is a huge letdown imo) - story and NPC actions/reactions contradict each other too    Pure Bioware junk ...
    - nonexistant evil path (no real choice and consequences)
    - no direct way to increase character attributes, party covers all skills early on and skill checks are a joke - hence you can do everything everywhere without giving a single thought about your chars and their builds (this is a huge letdown imo)
    - story and NPC actions/reactions contradict each other too often, NPCs feel lifeless (daily routines and interaction between them is much worse than in Skyrim and the Gothics)
    - too few towns/settlements, not much live in them (he compared it to all the stories/NPC banter unfolding in front of your eyes when visiting a Skyrim settlement)
    - tactical battles cumbersome because of the low maximum zoom level, but there are no tactics except for some combo abilities anyway (like: one char freezes an opponent, the other hits him for huge damage bonus)
    - nearly no planning involved in fights, the most you can expect are fights where you have to kill some conjurer first before you can handle the summoned demon, nearly everything else is mindless button mashing and levelgrinding. (dunno what difficulty lvl he was playing at)
    - party member deaths are not a problem at all as long as at least one party member survives, they just play dead, you know, after all this is an RPG *larpedylarp*
    - strategic map nearly without meaningful decisions, just another huge grind
    - the wilderness/rural areas are full of MMO fetch quests and retarded treasure hunts (press button to follow marker or sth like that), side quests in general are subpar (he didn't mention the stronghold and companion quests, maybe they are an exception?)
    - lore is presented in a very unimmersive way through sterile codex menus (I remember that being a problem in DA:O too)
    - game doesn't reward exploration because you just have to get near something interesting to get codex entries and quest triggers fired, after a while you just ignore the noise
    - side content dialogues are often badly written (sometimes too silly or just uninteresting)
    - the removal of a healing skill tree for mages really kills combat tactics, kind of moot since the game is incredibly easy even on the hardest of difficulty settings
    - Underpinnings of new world engine still have signs of classic Bioware flaws ... you can jump up mountains in the Hinterlands, but in town .. you have to FAST TRAVEL IN THE SAME ZONE TO GO UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS    … Expand
  80. Iheartnapalm
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Please ignore the average review score. No one would give this game a 0 if they actually played it. Great game. Big improvement on DAO in almost every area except maybe character depth. Improvement on DA2 in every way imaginable. Definitely worth a play.
  81. Gamingking007
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Best game I have ever played! It was emotional, timeless and beautiful beyond words! Anyone giving the game a 0 is either mentally challenged or blind because that could be your only reason for rating it that badly! Experience of a lifetime! Don't hesitate! Buy it immediately!
  82. themostunclean
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Hilarious that people are complaining when they obviously don't even like RPGs, they just bought this game based on marketing. Then the other morons who just want to hate EA even though they're only the publisher and didn't even make the game- a studio they own did. Don't even get me started on the idiot that gave it a bad review because it's not like the pile of crap that DA2 was. IHilarious that people are complaining when they obviously don't even like RPGs, they just bought this game based on marketing. Then the other morons who just want to hate EA even though they're only the publisher and didn't even make the game- a studio they own did. Don't even get me started on the idiot that gave it a bad review because it's not like the pile of crap that DA2 was. I really wish people would actually play a good part of a game before ranting about it on here but I guess the Internet will never change, tons of self righteous, ignorant buffoons.

    I've played all the DA games and this is by far the best. Easily as good, if not better than, classics like Skyrim and Mass Effect. An enormous world, diverse combat and engaging stories. I'm 10 hours in and only just scratched the surface (which is probably 9 hours and 30 minutes longer than the reviewer complaining that the story is only "evil shows up, let's kill it" has played).

    There are still the well known Bioware glitches present and some of the assets seem dropped in and not organic but the overall presentation is still gorgeous.    … Expand
  83. SynysterSlayer
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    People giving this game, or any game that actually functions, a 0 shouldn't be allowed to review games.
    *8/10 graphics. The world looks great but the textures sometimes randomly decide to pop in and out. During cut scenes it doesn't look like its running at a solid 30fps, some stuttering here and there.
    *Story 9/10. The story starts to take off about 5-6 hours in depending on if you are    People giving this game, or any game that actually functions, a 0 shouldn't be allowed to review games.
    *8/10 graphics. The world looks great but the textures sometimes randomly decide to pop in and out. During cut scenes it doesn't look like its running at a solid 30fps, some stuttering here and there.
    *Story 9/10. The story starts to take off about 5-6 hours in depending on if you are focusing only on the story or if you went off and completed a few side quests. Choices DO matter, and the choices you made in previous games DO make a difference. The changes blend in so well that you would not really notice unless you played the game on default, then again with the choices you made in previous games.
    *Audio 8/10. The sound in this game is simply amazing. However, my headset randomly cuts out and it only has that problem while playing this game.
    *Combat 9/10. It's really hard to pick a class to play because each has been balanced really well as far as power. Mages seem a little on the underpowered side this go round compared to DA:O. You can now respec.
    Content 10/10. There are just too many things to do. Deep crafting system. Solid side quests. Many different side quest systems. A little bit of everything. From gathering, to crafting, to hunting dragons.

    Multiplayer 8/10. Very addicting dungeon crawler. Each class is unique and holds its own. The only problem is that you rely 100% on getting items with you are lucky to get 1 item drop per match. This makes you dump gold after gold into buying chests. All items dropped and from chests are random. After 20 chest's I didn't get 1 weapon for the class I was using. Weapons and armor are restricted to class. It takes way too long to acquire enough material to craft. Good weapon drops are too far between. Gear matters more than abilities and getting that gear is completely random.

    Notable problems -The tactical camera needs a patch. It doesn't go high enough so i'm constantly having to reposition my group just so i can see better with the camera.

    Items for quests are kept in the 'valuables' location in the inventory ( more like the junk area from previous games ). Using the option to 'Sell all Valuables' is very dangerous since you can sell quest items without knowing it.

    No item storage

    Class locked items and weapons ( a big step back from origins ).

    Dumbed down AI tactics - While your team mates will use abilities more intelligently, you can no longer set rules to adjust them to your playstyle.

    Conclusion - If you enjoyed Origins, you will enjoy this. This game is not none stop action, this is a true role playing game. Expect down time and expect to have to read now and then.    … Expand
  84. iwhbyd
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    First off, this game has an amazing amount of content. If you are looking for a good AAA game this fall that will give you an amazing amount of bang for your buck, this is the one. One playthrough will take most people at least 70 or so hours to complete, and that would be rushing through the main story. If you do all the content and side quests, it will easily take you around 200 hours.First off, this game has an amazing amount of content. If you are looking for a good AAA game this fall that will give you an amazing amount of bang for your buck, this is the one. One playthrough will take most people at least 70 or so hours to complete, and that would be rushing through the main story. If you do all the content and side quests, it will easily take you around 200 hours. The characters are very interesting, each with their own unique personality that makes them stand out. There are a ton of locations and varied environments to keep your surroundings fresh. The story is really good, if not a little hard to follow at times if it's been a while since you played the previous two games. The combat is varied and really satisfying, and each of the classes feels unique and plays differently. The conversation choices, which is a staple in BioWare games, are great and give you control to create a personality for your character. Overall, lots of lore, characters, story, locations, quests and on top of that a fun and balanced battle system. A must buy for sure.… Expand
  85. griffin94n
    Nov 19, 2014
    4
    To be fair... I didn't make it very far in the game, and from what I was seeing the story line could have been redeeming, but there were too many details that just couldn't be overlooked while still enjoying the game for its story line. If i listed all my complaints I would need more than 5000 words and no one wants to read all that, so here are the main reasons why you should wait to playTo be fair... I didn't make it very far in the game, and from what I was seeing the story line could have been redeeming, but there were too many details that just couldn't be overlooked while still enjoying the game for its story line. If i listed all my complaints I would need more than 5000 words and no one wants to read all that, so here are the main reasons why you should wait to play this game, if you ever decide to play
    1) Looting is a struggle because you have to stand right over bodies to loot and you have to use right click for the use key... which is difficult and frustrating key for that
    2) The graphics are seriously lacking for a game of its time... maybe if this was 2005 I wouldnt notice the glaring amounts of sheen on characters hair and the lack of finese.
    3) The combat... similar to the story line... is on a track. You just spam skills and left click (left click to attack is also really obnoxious) and you'll win. I was on normal so if you really want it to be hard you can kite around on harder settings and enjoy the auto-lock combat style.
    4) This IS NOT A FREE ROAM GAME... Contrary to what was advertised this game is very much so on a track and you play through it quest by quest... exploring has no real purpose and there's nothing pretty to go see because the graphics kind of blow.
    5) Your character responds when you don't want him to and will say too much or not enough, you aren't even in control for the dialog at all times,
    6) I was going to stop at five but this really is an obnoxious quality that I cant leave out: the music is terrible. I have only heard one combat song so far and it plays outside of combat too! The undertone is too loud and it drowns out the rest of the sounds. There is no stable equalization! Its so frustrating to listen to this game.
    Bonus: you are always running... shift is too hard to program as a run feature now and they already gave you jump so what more do you need.
    Okay so here's the only reason I played it as long as I did: no invisible walls. That right there is amazing. If my character could feasibly do something with jump i was able to get there. Which was awesome! I feel like if they put that much thought into the rest of the games design we would be experiencing next gen. **** here fellas.    … Expand
  86. Wade28
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, must buy. I loved the whole thing even though I'm not nearly done yet. Couldn't wait for this game to come out and man they didn't disappoint
  87. Suronal
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Let me start off by saying... What is wrong with some people and some of these reviews... LOL the work that BioWare and EA have put into this title is simply outstanding.. the level of detail on even the most mundane tasks, it all has a purpose and all ties to the lore of the Dragon Age universe.. If you are not a RPG fan .. its simple not for you .. do not buy or play this game, stick toLet me start off by saying... What is wrong with some people and some of these reviews... LOL the work that BioWare and EA have put into this title is simply outstanding.. the level of detail on even the most mundane tasks, it all has a purpose and all ties to the lore of the Dragon Age universe.. If you are not a RPG fan .. its simple not for you .. do not buy or play this game, stick to your "Call of Duty" brainless shooting.. as for RPG fans every where, you will love this game.. the Sheer size of the world, even on a comparison to games like Skyrim.. is on Par .. if not bigger.. i have played a measly 14 hours so far.. and i cant get enough... the pace is perfect.. not too fast ... but nice and slow just like Skyrim.. i like enjoy my food, not scarf it all down in once bite.. :) Simply put.. This is in my opinion the best in the series .. If your a fan of Bioware games... or RPG's .. grab it up .. and savor it .… Expand
  88. amrsaleh
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I've been always a fan of bioware games , it started with dragon age Origins on the PC , its a game that you get easily hooked up to , i played it yesterday for almost 4 hours without even getting close to the Main Story thats kind of game i like , the one where you can explore every single details , i would definitely recommend everyone to play this game it is by far the best game everI've been always a fan of bioware games , it started with dragon age Origins on the PC , its a game that you get easily hooked up to , i played it yesterday for almost 4 hours without even getting close to the Main Story thats kind of game i like , the one where you can explore every single details , i would definitely recommend everyone to play this game it is by far the best game ever developed that's my opinion anyway… Expand
  89. PommeDeSang
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I want to start off by saying that this game isn't perfect. The combat system has a relatively steep learning curve, the story is a little flat, and I've run into a few bugs which I'm sure will be patched. Now that I've gotten that out of the way I cannot say enough about how fun this game is. I am about 3 hours into it now and every second has been amazing. DAI is beautiful. ElderI want to start off by saying that this game isn't perfect. The combat system has a relatively steep learning curve, the story is a little flat, and I've run into a few bugs which I'm sure will be patched. Now that I've gotten that out of the way I cannot say enough about how fun this game is. I am about 3 hours into it now and every second has been amazing. DAI is beautiful. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the only other game that I can recall that dropped my jaw so far based on graphics alone. The Snow, the water, the trees, the darkspawn, the character animations are all so mindblowingly good. The story though flat I have found compelling enough to never feel like I'm just going through the motions. I care about all of my companions. The overall scope of the game is grand. Lastly and most importantly I have had fun for every second I've played.… Expand
  90. PeteStaiv
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Another masterpiece from Bioware. The mere scale of this open world is outstanding! It is a beautiful and living world with amazing characters. The combat is an action mixed with tactics, the interface is comfortable, dialog wheel is better than ever. Its a marvel of a game, THE GAME OF THE YEAR 2014
  91. iCanHazBrains
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    The game is really fun. I'm currently playing a mage and i'm loving the skill trees and spells.
    Theres a ton of quests and areas to explore, you won't be completing it quickly. The world is visually stunning. There's a few minor bugs, but they are minor. 9/10. Worth the buy.
  92. Tiradox
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I'll make this short and simple, Game of the year contender. Dragon age inquisition is one of the best rpg's I've played in a long time. Fun world, good characters and so many things to do. Between all the crafting and quests, it's easy to see 100's of hours spent playing this great game. Great job Bioware , thanks for making another great game.
  93. jhandibode
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Graphics: 10
    Characters: 9.5 - all characters look awesome. My only downside is Cassandra doesn't look anything like she did from Dawn of the Seeker movie in which she was called beautiful. She was also cute in DA2 with short hair. But I didn't like that they gave her guy look - short hair doesn't equate to man face LOL.
    Gameplay: 9 - Fun so far and enjoy how companions can be set up    Graphics: 10
    Characters: 9.5 - all characters look awesome. My only downside is Cassandra doesn't look anything like she did from Dawn of the Seeker movie in which she was called beautiful. She was also cute in DA2 with short hair. But I didn't like that they gave her guy look - short hair doesn't equate to man face LOL.
    Gameplay: 9 - Fun so far and enjoy how companions can be set up to target particular targets. Game has real strategy feel to it and I enjoy it.
    Storyline: 9 -Pretty epic so far with great music, great scenes and all characters seem to have a purpose in the world.
    Romance: ? Didn't get too far yet to romance Cassandra so I have to wait and see later in how it works. But so far you see if she likes what you say or your actions.
    Class: 9 - Picked warrior - two handed wielder and like it so far. I would have giving it perfect but it doesn't have auto attacks or anything its all manual so it take getting use to in gameplay. I am RPG player but do like have this class is playing so far. I may go for specialization with Templar. I wanted mage for knight enchanter but didn't want to wait long to get to specialization.
    - Loving the game and turning out to be a wonderful experience all around. I love the game so far.    … Expand
  94. Jaypeace
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    So far i have played the sing,e player for 3 hours and played the multiplayer about 3 hours. The multiplayer is very captivating. I found myself not wanting to turn the game off because i was having so much fun. When my friends get the game and we play it together we will have a blast. The single player is very well made. The graphics are really good for a game this large. There were someSo far i have played the sing,e player for 3 hours and played the multiplayer about 3 hours. The multiplayer is very captivating. I found myself not wanting to turn the game off because i was having so much fun. When my friends get the game and we play it together we will have a blast. The single player is very well made. The graphics are really good for a game this large. There were some points during the cutscenes where the framerate dropped but it didn't bother me too much. The story is pretty interesting and has me wanting to continue getting deeper into the game. Combat is fun and the tactical element proves really useful in sticky situations. At one point I was out in the forest and had to tackle a group of enemies when we all had low health and no potions left. Had i just ran in attacking we would have died but using some tactics i was able to kill all the enemies without anyone dying. All in all this is a really solid game and if you like RPGs this is something you should really consider buying.… Expand
  95. Eibon
    Nov 19, 2014
    1
    Pinnacle of stupidity in story-writing department. What happened to BioWare, did they fired all the writers and now programmers and managers write dialogues and plan the story? Or is it some EA conspiracy to make RPGs as dumb as they can to annihilate the genre? Or is it just gamers and reviewers became so simpleminded these days that such story in RPG leaves a place for 80+ review score?Pinnacle of stupidity in story-writing department. What happened to BioWare, did they fired all the writers and now programmers and managers write dialogues and plan the story? Or is it some EA conspiracy to make RPGs as dumb as they can to annihilate the genre? Or is it just gamers and reviewers became so simpleminded these days that such story in RPG leaves a place for 80+ review score? Hey, BioWare - hire some writers for next game please, and preferably older than 6 y.o. for story to be a little more complex than just "Evil appeared - go kill it!"...… Expand
  96. MDaxus
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I haven't yet finished this game but I have a feeling a lot of the people giving reviews here haven't either. With that said I believe a lot of the people here complaining are either trolls or have been playing on the awkward controls that is keyboard and mouse.

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

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

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

    Moral of the story, do not play with keyboard and mouse, it's a nightmare!    … Expand
  97. Schm2616
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    I am only about an hour in, but as someone who has over 300 hours in origins I can say my first impressions are not top notch. The graphics are fairly difficult to work around, at times you can physically see blocks in the scenery, it is very difficult to call this game next gen. The skill tree's seem lacking as well. Part of my love with DA:O was the deep entropy/blood mage tree's. AtI am only about an hour in, but as someone who has over 300 hours in origins I can say my first impressions are not top notch. The graphics are fairly difficult to work around, at times you can physically see blocks in the scenery, it is very difficult to call this game next gen. The skill tree's seem lacking as well. Part of my love with DA:O was the deep entropy/blood mage tree's. At this point, no such tree's exist.

    At most, even if the story is 150% better than what I expect (which I can say is also lacking at this point) I would have to rate this no more than a 7. At this point, until finished I would have to leave it at a 5.5    … Expand
  98. TheFulander
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Anyone who gives it a 0 or 1 is a troll. This game is incredibly detailed. Graphics look great. Controls take a bit to get used to, but work plenty fine. A ton of customization, lots of choices. In 4 hours of playing, I have already seen my choices make an impact on the game. I would say this is game of the year. Awesome game, have loved playing it.
  99. greywarden_60
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This game is just awesome. Massive and complex story, amazing characters, a vast world to explore and that special ingredient that is present in all bioware games: The ability to induce strong emotions in the player.
  100. Darleh
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Great. Fluid. Combat. Easily the best game on PS4 right now. I plan on completing the game on nightmare and so far so good. The prologue was great and I can't wait to see what comes next!
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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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