Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. MMMaaitah
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    Role-playing games are often hard to perfect. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines role-play as simply to act out a role, or character. That being said, when put in the context of a game, it should involve a balance between action, that being the gameplay, and character, that being able to portray a protagonist one can connect with. Games like Skyrim and Dark Souls have, in many peoples’Role-playing games are often hard to perfect. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines role-play as simply to act out a role, or character. That being said, when put in the context of a game, it should involve a balance between action, that being the gameplay, and character, that being able to portray a protagonist one can connect with. Games like Skyrim and Dark Souls have, in many peoples’ eyes, perfected the gameplay aspect. Though they had enticing characters and stories, whether they achieved sympathy from players is debatable. Dragon Age, being a franchise of games that has had polarizing entries, has never really perfected both aforementioned sides in either of its earlier entries. Dragon Age: Origins had great strategic gameplay that was praised for being just that, yet it was criticized for being tedious at times. Dragon Age 2 tried to correct that with its fast-paced action, yet it was panned for being too repetitive – especially for its repetitive environment- and being too “button-mashy” in an attempt to cater to a wider audience. In terms of story and characters, though this being a personal opinion that would definitely find some opposition, Bioware always succeeds to draw the player in, even to a certain extent. Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game that tries hard to atone for the previous entries’ sins, and it does that quiet well through its enticing story, immersive game-play and varied missions.
    A spoiler-free summary of the game would be that it revolves around your character being of customizable race (qunari, human, elf or dwarf) and gender waking up after a, literally, explosive event that only he or she has survived. With a glowing mark on his or her hand, your character slowly takes a place at a top of a newly re-instated faction whose main goal is to bring peace to a land plagued by conflict and civil war, while also trying to save the world from an imposing and glooming evil. Though the story at first glance may seem predictable, it becomes after a few hours and after the first major event twenty hours in that that is far from the truth, and that in actuality you have not even scratched the surface of what the game really is. The characters are so well written, each with a certain and unique personality, past and motives. Ever character seem realistic and alive. These characters have been alive way before the events of this games. Thus it is not hard to connect at a certain level with each and every one of your companions and advisors, or even the non-playable minor characters. Thus, the plot and its elements are as perfect as perfect can get despite some faults here and there.
    The game-play, as stated earlier, is immersive as you explore greatly varied lands, battle a wide range of enemies, and make significant choices. The areas you get to explore, to be simply blunt, are huge. Even the smallest of areas has so many secrets and landmarks to find. Though there is no physical evidence of it, one can say that the size of the game when it comes to land that can be covered is comparable if not bigger than Skyrim. Each area in the game has specialized opponents to face, yes some can be encountered in several areas, but they never feel out of place and native to said areas. Furthermore, each type of enemy should be approached in a certain manner that would be more effective for defeating it, like ice attacks from mages for fire based enemies, or bash attacks from warriors for others. Of course it should be obvious that gameplay varies greatly from the class you’ve chosen, but do not fret as you can experience others by taking control of one of your four out of nine selected companions on missions. There is also a tactical view that involves pausing the game, positioning your party, and creating a well fleshed battle tactic in real-time if one would like to call it that. There is also a great crafting system that allows players to scavenge for resources and create equipment. The equipment is set in terms how much of one kind of said material is needed, as in four leathers, five metallic, and ten other metallic material. The material can be chosen by the player, which thus changes the color and attribute of the crafted armor or weapons. Moving one to choices, the player is always involved when interacting with other characters, and one’s options can have significant outcomes and even the most minute and seemingly irrelevant conversations. This seeps into how missions are carried out, even the most “side-questy” type. You are also allowed to analyze certain situations at the war table, and choose who is most fit to carry out resource and influence bearing missions for you and in what manner. And so, the gameplay all in all falls nothing short of keeping up excitement and inclusivity of the player.
    In conclusion, Bioware has crafted a great RPG that is worth all the time and money that one would put into it, as it is always striving after player satisfaction when it comes to the game-play    … Expand
  2. thovader
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    I really don’t get all the hate this game is receiving. There were so many RPGs before that were neither revolutionary in any way nor actually fun to play but still didn’t receive such hate.

    I haven’t finished the game yet but invested a little more than 55 hours into it. So far every minute has been a blast :) ! The world is huge and offers a lot of variety. Actually the game often    I really don’t get all the hate this game is receiving. There were so many RPGs before that were neither revolutionary in any way nor actually fun to play but still didn’t receive such hate.

    I haven’t finished the game yet but invested a little more than 55 hours into it. So far every minute has been a blast :) !

    The world is huge and offers a lot of variety. Actually the game often reminds me of a typical MMORPG like World of Warcraft, just without the other players. You have resources that needs to be collected to build new weapons or equipment, you have dungeons where you can find treasures and hideous monsters, different kind of mounts to quickly ride through the enormously large landscape, several races with different stories and of course different classes to choose from.
    I wouldn’t be surprised if EA and BioWare use this game as a template to publish a real MMO in the future. I, for one, would definitely buy/subscribe it!

    Even though the graphics might not be the very best for a next generation console, it’s really pretty and doesn’t need to hide behind the competition.
    The zones are huge, show a lot of detail and offer a rich variety of animal life and plants. It’s impressive to see that the game doesn’t need to load when walking through a zone… even though they are really large. Even moving from one zone to another doesn’t result in a lot of loading time. Destiny’s loading times are far worse, for instance.

    The sound is great, too. The music is wonderful and whenever I’m in combat, the sound effects are great and authentic.

    The controls are tight and action oriented, which is absolutely fine by me. There is a tactical view but I prefer to fight in real time, giving the game a slight hack and slay character. I play on “hard” difficulty, which is manageable in the action view if you know your abilities and know what to do. I only switch to the tactical view when fighting dragons from time to time.

    The story is great and entertaining. I personally liked the story of Dragon Age Origins and the Mass Effect trilogy better, but Dragon Age Inquisition is still doing a splendid job in sucking you into its story.
    The only thing I sometimes find exhausting is that you kind of regularly “have to” talk to your party members and NPCs to get hidden quests or to gain other benefits. As I said, you are not forced to talk to them but I feel that you would be at a disadvantage if you don’t do your regular rounds and talk to each and every one of them.
    This has been a BioWare issue from the first hour, though.

    I do miss a kind of bank where I can deposit all the stuff that I don’t wanna carry around with me all the time. At the moment you either have to sell or salvage it.

    Conclusion: Dragon Age Inquisition is a superb Action RPG with beautiful graphics, great sound and a gripping, well-told story! With 50 – 200 hours of unique gameplay (depends on the number of side quests you are doing), it’s hard to claim that the game is too expensive or that it doesn’t offer enough content for its price tag. Recently it received the Game Of The Year 2014 award and I can only share this sentiment.    … Expand
  3. SirPiglet
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    Amazing game, a must buy for dragon age lovers! It truly delivers an action packed game play with a story that keeps you griped when start to finish. No more of the reused dragon age 2 areas those days are gone and behind them, they listened to the fans and produced a game so good I believe it is easily a contender for game of the year
  4. Toophat82
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Great game and RPG that reached almost every expectation I had for it it's pretty much mixes the best of DAO and DA2 together along with some new ideas as well to create a huge great RPG. There just too much too list on why and how great the game is but will say on my first playthrough I put in over 200 hours and still haven't completed or done everything game has to offer, now that'sGreat game and RPG that reached almost every expectation I had for it it's pretty much mixes the best of DAO and DA2 together along with some new ideas as well to create a huge great RPG. There just too much too list on why and how great the game is but will say on my first playthrough I put in over 200 hours and still haven't completed or done everything game has to offer, now that's something you always want and should expect from any great RPG and there is also the coop multiplayer mode which to be honest is a lot better then I thought and really does have a lot to it but at end of the day I would have preferred they they took the time they put into a multiplayer mode and have put it into the storyline and storytelling of the game since that's what is more important and why people buy and play these type of games for. Also I would have prefered a true coop mode in the single player campaign mode itself that allowed others to join you on your campaign the way they always made it not these separate coop multiplayer modes that nowadays are made and thrown in as money grabs and not to actually better better the game or experience.

    Only reasons I didn't give it a 10 was due to the storyline and storytelling not being on par with DAO but still good enough just not as great and due to some game design decisions like not having healing or blood magic class for what is obviously due to game design choices that they decided to go along with which at least with healing I bet was due to the new coop multiplayer mode and how they designed it to be played.
    I won't even go deep into blood magic class but will say after allowing it for two titles and it perfectly working and fitting using lore as an excuse is just stupid and doesn't make sense on so many levels if you actually played both DAO and DA2 and that's all I will say on that.
    The last hiccup and reason for me was not having storage chests after also having storage chest in both DAO with the Warden's Keep DLC and DA2 period you would think they would remember to add this one simple and important feature to any RPG nevermind RPGs that have any form of housing.

    Aside from those minor dislikes still a masterpiece and great RPG and game at end of the day that can and will only get better and even more so if DLC for DAI is as plentiful and full of quality as DLC from past DA titles were. This game should be candidate for both 2014 game of the year and RPG of the year that's for sure.    … Expand
  5. sbesozzi
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    I've been a die hard Dragon Age fan since Origins. Like most people, I was utterly disappointed by the second instalment and thought that Bioware would adjust themselves and try to wow everyone for the third game of the series. So I was already waiting for something really good.

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

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

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

    Get the game, take your time to explore everything it has to offer and I promise you won't regret it.    … Expand
  6. Chenbro
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    Great game overall, a few bugs here and there, but nothing game breaking. Fantastic cast of characters and a treasure trove of side quests that will keep you busy for hours. Now, I will admit that some of those quests are pointless and provide nothing to support the main story, skip them if you want. The main story is engaging, you will be able to sink well over 50 hours into this game,Great game overall, a few bugs here and there, but nothing game breaking. Fantastic cast of characters and a treasure trove of side quests that will keep you busy for hours. Now, I will admit that some of those quests are pointless and provide nothing to support the main story, skip them if you want. The main story is engaging, you will be able to sink well over 50 hours into this game, some individuals have spent well over 100 hours in a single game.… Expand
  7. SuperFalcon32
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    It's pretty simple, actually. If you enjoyed DA:O and/or DA:2, you'll love this game. It has the same, fun leveling up system, nice skill trees, captivating characters that you care for and that cool atmosphere based on choices/answers, everything surrounded by an average and a bit forced plot. The best thing is, in my opinion, the size of the map; it's not a open world game like Skyrim,It's pretty simple, actually. If you enjoyed DA:O and/or DA:2, you'll love this game. It has the same, fun leveling up system, nice skill trees, captivating characters that you care for and that cool atmosphere based on choices/answers, everything surrounded by an average and a bit forced plot. The best thing is, in my opinion, the size of the map; it's not a open world game like Skyrim, in which you can travel anywhere anytime, but there are many locations. In DA:I, you will need to fast travel to get to different places or cities. But once you go somewhere, there are really huge areas for you to explore, maybe the biggest improvement in the series. The game presents nice visual effects, like the sun light or the water movement. The downside is the characters interaction. In the DA:O, you could go to your camp and talk with your party members to change their approval, give them gifts to love or hate you, etc. In this game, I didn't feel the same need, for example, to choose my answers to party members carefully, because the worst thing that could happen is read that they slightly disapprove, disapprove or greatly disapprove. And it stops there. It may change a couple of lines later, but doesn't make a big difference. But the dialog parts are still nice, with the option of being "correct", funny or more brutal, or even more options depending on the dialog. Good sets of customizable weapons and armors based on crafting and resources collecting. You can date most of your crew members, same sex or. Good game lenght as well, with lots of (sometimes silly or repetitive) side quests. I will not review multiplayer, since I've not played it enough yet. Overall, it's a must buy for new/old RPG gamers or... any gamer, actually.… Expand
  8. parabola11
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    I will start by saying it has been a very long time since I have purchased an EA tittle as I feel EA is a very dishonest company, however, this game was a gift from a good friend, and I am very thankful Dragon Age:Inquisition found its way to my PS4.

    I am loving my time in Ferelden. The combat is challenging at first (however I would like a few more tactical choices), the world is    I will start by saying it has been a very long time since I have purchased an EA tittle as I feel EA is a very dishonest company, however, this game was a gift from a good friend, and I am very thankful Dragon Age:Inquisition found its way to my PS4.

    I am loving my time in Ferelden. The combat is challenging at first (however I would like a few more tactical choices), the world is absolutely magical, so much to explore and take in, the story is well done as well (and I say that encompassing ass dialogue,side quests, lore and main plot). Overall, DA:I is a wonderful game, and I feel dirty saying that because it has EA on the logo.....

    I recommend getting used to the system of DA:I, and then turning every assist feature off (pause during AoE, spells not hitting friendlies etc) and put the game on hard. Also, turn off any HUD and explore the world with your eyes. I feel this is the best way to engage yourself in the game and truly take in the experience. This also points tot he flaws I have with the game. Even with HUD off, I should be able to quickly check party health (especially during non combat) without having to open the tactics menu, I should also be able to gauge my controlled characters health (verbal comments, red screen etc). Also, the search function should give some kind of visualization towards the direction an item was pinged (similar to when locating key items).

    Overall I would definitely recommend DA:I to any person looking for an RPG experience. Well done Bioware.    … Expand
  9. Gregorai
    Jan 8, 2015
    9
    A friend of mine asked if I would recommend Dragon Age Inquisition to him, and this is what I told him:
    I enjoyed it. I actually just finished the campaign today, but video game tastes are like anything else, they're very specific.
    Whereas I enjoyed the statecraft aspects of the game, the character development and progression, and the decision matrix, those same features may come    A friend of mine asked if I would recommend Dragon Age Inquisition to him, and this is what I told him:
    I enjoyed it. I actually just finished the campaign today, but video game tastes are like anything else, they're very specific.

    Whereas I enjoyed the statecraft aspects of the game, the character development and progression, and the decision matrix, those same features may come across to someone else as boring.

    The fighting mechanics and fighting are gratifying if you're the kind of person who likes damage counters, life bars, and a third person perspective, but as I said before, depending on who you are this may be a turn off.

    The menu system can be a bit unapproachable at first, but as the game progresses, one becomes more familiar with it, but that's not to say that things could not be simplified, but the bad UI doesn't detract from the experience.

    Overall, I think it's a great game with a great story with especial nods to those who've experienced the previous entries. Item crafting was a new feature introduced in this installment. It becomes more satisfying as you gather more schematics and crafting materials. The customization options in the game go beyond just weapons and armors, but extend to your story, your main character and your base of operations at well.

    At the same time it's not without its faults like the aforementioned menu system. There is also the "white noise" that is too common with large scale RPGs, you know, collect these, go here, do that. I enjoy exploring the map as much as the next gamer, probably more as I consider myself a conpletionist, but even I got tired of scouring the terrain for a single item that has no effect on the story or the gameplay at large.

    Before I conclude, the maps are gorgeous and huge and immersive. The world of Dragon Age came to life for me in this sequel, but it's not a true "open world" game because the world is broken up into explorable regions. But yes, I would definitely recommend this game.    … Expand
  10. Ryyx
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    This is the game that has drawn me back into the Dragon age universe. In every way this game is what this genre has needed. It manages to combine action, good story telling, interesting characters, and a fairly open and very VAST world into a tapestry of fantasy that is hard to forget.

    I am not a huge fan of everything of course, the stiflingly simplistic character progression annoys    This is the game that has drawn me back into the Dragon age universe. In every way this game is what this genre has needed. It manages to combine action, good story telling, interesting characters, and a fairly open and very VAST world into a tapestry of fantasy that is hard to forget.

    I am not a huge fan of everything of course, the stiflingly simplistic character progression annoys me... As a rogue archer, being totally limited to my bow seems like an unnecessary restriction.

    I understand the design decision, but I don't like it.

    Thankfully the game doesn't lose any points for this because it makes up for this annoying restriction with FUN combat, that can get a bit repetitive once you unlock all your abilities, but still leaves plenty of room for both micromanaging a fight or playing it more like an action game and let the AI run the show.

    The Graphics on the PS4 are stupendous. Obviously PC users will see some better visuals, but I am 100% satisfied by the PS4 performance.

    Some other areas that are annoying is the typical bioware tendency to create SO much conversational dialogue that at times it can be tedious when it is all lumped into a single setting.

    For example - When are you just returning to camp to follow a quest chain and discover all the NPC's have new dialogue this can either be really great if you are in the mood for some down time, or REALLY annoying if you originally only meant to stop in to craft a new weapon or something similarly brief.

    Like most Bioware games, each new area might have a half hour of dialogue waiting for you if you are OCD like me, and don;t like letting new NPC's go without exploring the whole dialogue tree. This can really bog the game down sometimes.

    Conversely, this can be a great thing, because Bioware rarely fails when it comes to writing interesting or engaging dialogue trees or characters.

    Still, Like all bioware Games the dialogue is a big deal, it's not smart to skip it or rush, or you will miss key parts of the story, or the characters personality and even decisions that could effect the game later.

    Overall however these complaints are little more than little nagging annoyances in an otherwise well executed game.

    i do agree with some of the criticism of the game, the combat could be better for people who want a more tactical RPG feel. This is way more Twitchy and FPS, and the tactical turn based element on PS4 is lacking.

    However, I didn't select this game for it to be a tactical turn based old school RPG. I buy Bioware games because they tell amazing stories with engrossing characters and build settings that are deep and immersive.

    say what you want, but Bioware rarely makes a bad game, and even their bad games are typically better than most other companies good ones.

    YES, EA has had some negative influence over them... But they still do best what they have always done best.

    Tell stories and craft huge engaging worlds.    … Expand
  11. Junathar
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    This game has been described as a "watered down Skyrim" but I have to disagree. Dragon Age: Inquisition has you take on the role of "The Inquisitor" and a few other titles, as you build up your inquisition to seal "The Breach" in the sky among other things. This game a beautifully diverse and vast world just waiting for you to explore it. The game also has a fantastic voice acted cast of 9This game has been described as a "watered down Skyrim" but I have to disagree. Dragon Age: Inquisition has you take on the role of "The Inquisitor" and a few other titles, as you build up your inquisition to seal "The Breach" in the sky among other things. This game a beautifully diverse and vast world just waiting for you to explore it. The game also has a fantastic voice acted cast of 9 companions, and since this a BioWare game you have the option to romance these people if you wish. And let me tell you, these romance scenes are top-notch. The story is fantastic and as long as you would expect a good RPG to be, at about 80- 100 hours. Also, the dragon battles are incredibly satysfying as they actually require strategy to defeat because of their size and power, and every dragon is different! Some use armor, some don't, some have major weaknesses that other dragons don't have. This game is great but does have some flaws. Some of the side quests are really just fetch quests, making some of the game feel MMO-like, and there really isn't that much armor variety in the game, so you may keep your same armor set for dozens of hours at a time. But the negatives pale in comparison to the great things this game does. I believe this game is a great addition to the Dragon Age series and is rightfully the game of the year!… Expand
  12. weneedmoreguns
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    Here we go, my first review on Metacritic, now before i start this review i should warn that it's gonna be a long review, this review will also be as spoiler-free as possible (nothing major will be spoiled), and remember that you have the right to disagree with me and i won't hold a grudge against you.

    So, after the disappointment of DA 2 and ME3's ending, i lost in faith Bioware. But    Here we go, my first review on Metacritic, now before i start this review i should warn that it's gonna be a long review, this review will also be as spoiler-free as possible (nothing major will be spoiled), and remember that you have the right to disagree with me and i won't hold a grudge against you.

    So, after the disappointment of DA 2 and ME3's ending, i lost in faith Bioware. But after i played through Inquisition, my faith in them was restored. This time around, the world is under attack by demons, not darkspawn, but demons, and before say it, no this game's story is not ripped straight from oblivion, in Oblivion the story focuses on finding the emperor so he can help you stop the invasion of the deadra, In DA:I you are the leader of a faction called the Inquisition (hence the name Inquisition in the title) preparing to defend the world against demons. You also can use a feature called Dragon Age: keep, It lets you customise things such as decisions in previous title so they can effect the state of the world in Inquisition, Hawke's look, gender and class, if the warden survived or not, his/her race, look and class, if you choose to let him/her survive etc... And you me heard right, many characters of previous DAs make at least a cameo, including: Alistair, Leliana, Varric and even Morrigan. Speaking of characters, i liked the companions who made a first appearance in this game, expect for Blackwall, Bioware was clearly going for variety in their personalities. Now let's talk about gameplay, the combat borrows the fast pace of DA2 and adds a super move-type ability, and combines it with the overhead camera of DA: Origins. Unfortunately the overhead cam is clunky and is overall useless. And according to what one of my friends who bought this game on PC said, the PC version has clunky controls with limited remapping options, no mod support and is very poorly optimized, so I'd say that the PC version gets a 6/10, and iv'e also heard that the game looks awful on on last-gen consoles, so I recommend getting for the PS4 or Xbox 1. Let's see, we have 12 very open areas to explore, and unlike DA 2, they have excellent variety, you have deserts, snowy wastelands, Orlais's capital Val royal, the lush forests of Ferleden, you name it, not only that but there are mini-locations that open up temporarily open up (the areas are not interconnected though),overall the game is huge. And since your the leader of the Inquisition, you get an awesome castle called Skyhold that you can upgrade and customise, not only that but there are some game of thrones-type politics (you can even sit on your throne and judge criminals, deserters, traitors among others at certain points of the game), There's a ton of side quests, and for the most part, i enjoyed them. There's the war table, from there you can send agents to deal with issues so they can bring things such as unique weapons and armour, you also can receive side quests from factions to earn their support and some valuable resources, and you can get perks that allow to access locked off sections of some areas. Dragons are back and hunting them is pretty epic (not as epic Dragon's Dogma, but it's still epic). The game also has high production qualities such amazing animations, very good lip syncing, good graphics, and excellent voice acting. I'd that the biggest negative of this game is that building up the Inquisition barely really affects the ending and that the final Boss battle is slightly disappointing. And the multiplayer is a f****** mobile game, it forces to either grind endlessly or spend money on new characters and potions, f*** you EA. And i should mention that it took about 80 hours to finish the game, including quite a few side quests. Overall though i really enjoyed this game, sure it has faults, it's not a flawless gem but i really enjoyed it.

    And remember, you have the right to disagree with me.    … Expand
  13. Gl0x
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    As one of the first RPG's I'm playing on PS4, I must say this game is really satisfying.
    I haven't played the DA-series before, but this is a great introduction to them for me hence I give it a 9/10.
    The 9+ side: For starters, the classes are what you can expect from an RPG. Rogues, mages and warriors so everyone can find a class they're comfortable in. The looks on your    As one of the first RPG's I'm playing on PS4, I must say this game is really satisfying.
    I haven't played the DA-series before, but this is a great introduction to them for me hence I give it a 9/10.

    The 9+ side:

    For starters, the classes are what you can expect from an RPG.
    Rogues, mages and warriors so everyone can find a class they're comfortable in.

    The looks on your character can be changed beyond belief, showing of the "next-gen-ness" of this game.
    You could play around for hours, just creating a character.

    The gameplay is nice and it feels natural from the first moment.
    You get rolled into combat smoothly and the game builds up at the tempo it should, not too fast, but definetely not too slow either.

    Some parts such as tactical-combat mode, are a bit more challenging at first but as soon as you master them, they become a joy to use.
    These "more difficult" parts of the game can easily be left out if you don't feel like diving into them right away, however they can give you an advantage on the battlefield from time to time.

    Some people below seem to claim that gear and tech-tree don't matter, I've noticed significant changes when modifying both. It's not all "Zomg i'm full epix I 1shot evrithing", but it's very well balanced in my opinion.

    As for the quests and storyline, so far they haven't failed to surprise me. From time to time there's new little sidequests and bonus parts you unlock as you walk yourself through numerous minigames and challenges.
    Once again, they're not too hard (on normal mode) but not too easy either.

    The maps and environment are beautifully built up, and haven't failed to please me.

    The -1 side:
    Sometimes I find it oddly difficult to find out what I'm supposed to do with some of my loot.
    From the 60 slots in my bags there's 30 in use by schematics, plants, and materials.
    So far there hasn't been a push in any direction when it comes to these materials for what I should do with them.

    I think that because of that, people might make the mistake of selling / destroying the lot until they find out they can turn them in at a quartermaster / smith / ...

    (That might be my mistake for skipping over the beginning quests where you learn how to deal with these.
    But those quests aren't obligatory, so it's easy to make the same mistake I did.)

    There's no real boundaries in where you should go either, but when you're a level 4 and run into level 12 elite monsters, I guess you can tell you should turn around and start running. (lol).
    But then again, that's the disadvantage of playing an open-world RPG.

    Also there's a few minor bugs I've run into, (Unless my rogue can teleport in and out of Rocks). But they're not really disturbing the gameplay. If you're stuck, you just switch characters and you pop out sooner or later.

    CONCLUSION:

    I really, really like this game.
    In my personal opinion, without any subjectivity towards Bioware or EA-games, they have done a great job creating this. It's a must-have for every gamer who likes to play a somewhat challenging fantasy game once in a while.

    I've had a lot of "Wow", "Will you look at that" and "OH SH*T THAT BEAR KEEPS CHASING ME" moments while playing, and I don't doubt I'll have a lot more in the future.    … Expand
  14. Hi_Im_Jon
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    Let me start off by saying I never played the original Dragon Ages, but I, like many, heard all the bad opinions on them. So to say I went into Inquisition reluctantly is an understatement! It turns out, after a nudge from a friend, I dove in and was pleasantly surprised! The game play was sometimes repetitive, but mostly enjoyable. The music was also sometimes repetitive, but well done.Let me start off by saying I never played the original Dragon Ages, but I, like many, heard all the bad opinions on them. So to say I went into Inquisition reluctantly is an understatement! It turns out, after a nudge from a friend, I dove in and was pleasantly surprised! The game play was sometimes repetitive, but mostly enjoyable. The music was also sometimes repetitive, but well done. The skill trees were good, but not groundbreaking. The story and characters were put together very well, but the pacing is poorly executed. You can find yourself over leveling if you're a completionist like myself, causing later areas to become too easy. All together I think it was a really great game that I got around 100 hours playtime out of but I think this game gets a better rep simply because of the lack of quality titles that came out around it's release date. 8.5/10 but I lean more towards 9 than 8.… Expand
  15. BisharoAlan
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    Basically This game is brilliant everything you want in a Dragon Age game There are a large variety of abilities and Spells But To many damn Fetch quests.
  16. milero91
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    I was initially put off buying this game after seeing a few negative reviews about it but decided to go for an and I'm so glad I did for the reasons below. I'll outline the points rather than go into detail.

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

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

    Small negatives
    Voice acting - some of the voice acting and dialogue is pretty poor
    Conversation - When you actually speak to people, it's not visually as smooth as general gameplay    … Expand
  17. ceejonahh
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    All I can say about this game is the game and the multiplayer game need more expansions. Great game from beginning to end. Except not being able to complete the rebuilding of the castle and actually turning the garden into something beautiful. Wanted to actually fix the bedroom and feel as if I was truely part of the inquisition world. Need to add an expansion that will let you completeAll I can say about this game is the game and the multiplayer game need more expansions. Great game from beginning to end. Except not being able to complete the rebuilding of the castle and actually turning the garden into something beautiful. Wanted to actually fix the bedroom and feel as if I was truely part of the inquisition world. Need to add an expansion that will let you complete everything fixable. Also, on the multiplayer need more dungeons and areas to explore. Would be nice to actually have a team to challenge other teams. Once you reach level twenty there really isn't much more to do. I have all the best equipment just wish I could level up more and be able to find ultimate weapons and all. But still a great game.… Expand
  18. ValiantVillain
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    Meaningful exploration, deep lore, very interesting characters with depth to their personalities; Dragon Age Inquisition is a grand experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Valiant Villain    … Expand
  19. Davidscj
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    Depth of character and gameplay make Dragon Age: Inquisition an unforgettable experience. Bioware once again craft an engaging story with excellent choices that truly make you think. The world itself is expansive, beautiful and filled with a great range of enemies that effectively test your tactical ability. Undoubtedly the best gaming experience of 2014.
  20. toddintune
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    I wanted to write this review because I was shocked to see what low ratings the PC version was getting. Happy to see the PS4 version is much more balanced because hands down, this was the most fun of any game I played in 2014.

    I found DA-I immersive and enjoyable. I spent north of 100 hours on this game. Yes, it does venture into MMO territory with a bunch of quests that aren't    I wanted to write this review because I was shocked to see what low ratings the PC version was getting. Happy to see the PS4 version is much more balanced because hands down, this was the most fun of any game I played in 2014.

    I found DA-I immersive and enjoyable. I spent north of 100 hours on this game. Yes, it does venture into MMO territory with a bunch of quests that aren't really relative, but I enjoyed it all. Where I saw room for improvement was tactical use of weaponry/spells (basic button mashing usually wins the day) and in better animation for character heads. Other than that, I loved it and figure it was definitely the best value for money in many years for me.    … Expand
  21. LoveItToDeath
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    I do not understand all of these negative 0,1,2,3, and even 4 and 5 reviews, especially the Red Coded reviews. From a quantity point of view, most games for the PS4 contain a FRACTION of the activities that Dragon Age has to offer. There is lot to do. This is good is it not? There are a tremendous amount of missions and side mission that connect to the overall story line. This is good, isI do not understand all of these negative 0,1,2,3, and even 4 and 5 reviews, especially the Red Coded reviews. From a quantity point of view, most games for the PS4 contain a FRACTION of the activities that Dragon Age has to offer. There is lot to do. This is good is it not? There are a tremendous amount of missions and side mission that connect to the overall story line. This is good, is it not? FROM a quality point of view the game has a lot to offer. GRAPHICS AND SOUND: 10 out of 10 . When you stand by the ocean or under a waterfall, you can almost imagine you are there. STORY: 9/10. I take off 1 point because there are SO many missions, it is sometimes a little difficult to keep them in order. CONTROLS: 8/10. The character controls could be less angular and more fluid. MY Overall Score: 9. *Peace*… Expand
  22. gutshotslady
    May 5, 2015
    9
    i just love this game, it is the best so far, and it looks great on the ps4, but i don't like having to wait so long for new content, like the new dlc,, that haven't even shown up in the store very dissapointing on the actual ps4 side of things
  23. Meolac
    Aug 15, 2015
    9
    Graphic 9
    Sound 8.5
    Gameplay 9
    Total 9
    This is the best of Dragon Age series........................................... The longer journey, the better.
  24. kathrynb42
    May 6, 2015
    9
    If you care about the world and lore and characters of Dragon Age games, Inquisition is wonderful. The companions (and advisors) are my favourite team across all Bioware games, they are funny, interesting, have heart wrenching plots and whether you befriend them or have... antagonistic relationships with them... the relationships and character growth feels real and personal.
    Plot wise the    If you care about the world and lore and characters of Dragon Age games, Inquisition is wonderful. The companions (and advisors) are my favourite team across all Bioware games, they are funny, interesting, have heart wrenching plots and whether you befriend them or have... antagonistic relationships with them... the relationships and character growth feels real and personal.
    Plot wise the game is solid, and for the first time in the Dragon Age series I feel as though I don't want to move onto a new protagonist next game. The Inquisition is far reaching across Thedas, and I feel committed to my Inquisitor and my companions to follow them through to whatever comes next.
    I used to say "No one plays Dragon Age for the combat"... and I was right. Until now. Combining tactical and real time combat on PS4 is a triumph, and the game is perfect to 'play it your way'. I've played through all in real time, on casual/normal settings, and I've played through on Nightmare twice, once with lots of tactical camera, and once without, but with paying lots of attention to finding and crafting gear, and creating the best builds for everyone. All these play styles have felt fun and fulfilling, and despite being a 80- 150 hour game each time, has never become boring!
    Similarly there is lots of side content, which is there if you want it, either for lore and story and character purposes, or simply for experience, but you're never forced to endlessly grind minor fetch quests. The thing about this game, is that it is wonderfully designed and balanced for you to play it the way you want. If something isn't fun for you, don't bother with it anymore- turn down the combat (or turn it up!), stop questing in the hinterlands (or do more!), whatever you want!
    The multiplayer part of the game, while not quite as fun and fast paced as ME3MP, was still surprisingly fun, especially with friends, and well supported. I play it frequently, at weekends to do the challenges, and when I don't have much time but my fingers are itching for some dragon age!
    Also you can smooch and cuddle with some real cuties, or get down to sexy business with them, in the best romance content bioware has ever produced. And we all know Bioware games are just overly complicated dating sims :P    … Expand
  25. L_Coops
    May 17, 2015
    9
    First thing that needs to be said is that this is a huge game; my first play-through clocked in at 68 hours and that was without finishing a fair few of the optional quests.

    The second thing that needs to be said is that Bioware did not get everything perfect here, but overall it is still a fantastic game and a very positive move in the right direction by a company that seemed to have    First thing that needs to be said is that this is a huge game; my first play-through clocked in at 68 hours and that was without finishing a fair few of the optional quests.

    The second thing that needs to be said is that Bioware did not get everything perfect here, but overall it is still a fantastic game and a very positive move in the right direction by a company that seemed to have been on a downwards spiral in recent years. So just in case you hadn't guessed it already; Inquisition is miles better than Dragon Age 2. Miles better.

    The graphics and landscapes here are beautiful, the maps are enormous, the world is engaging. It's the type of RPG you just don't want to put down. Gameplay feels fluid though perhaps a tad too simplistic - I much preferred the more varied amount of spells and abilities in DA: Origins. The story and writing is of the same quality you'd expect from Bioware - decent enough to keep you interested but never amazing.

    I was however disappointed with the cast of companion characters in Inquisition. They just felt...bland and uninspired. Certainly a stark contrast to the quality of characterization in the first of the series where I felt a level of attachment to my group and was motivated to max out their loyalty and any companion quests.

    Despite having a number of (small) flaws I found Dragon Age: Inquisition to be an extremely compelling RPG and a positive addition to the series that suitably offsets the disappointment of Dragon Age 2. The biggest appeal and achievement here is the world they have created - the maps are VAST and full of beauty and detail. You WANT to explore and you are rewarded for doing so. Very few titles have such appeal. This is a must-buy for anyone who enjoys the RPG genre.    … Expand
  26. Colaflare
    May 25, 2016
    9
    This won a few game of the year awards for a reason. It is packed with content and brimming with epic quests. I never liked the way previous Dragon Age games were made and some elements of story and gameplay were shoddy. This game changed my opinion of the franchise by pushing the bar and creating compelling gameplay to complement and enrich the vast amount of lore.
  27. buggy226
    May 30, 2015
    9
    In my opinion this game is the second best game of the year.

    There are no mechanics or graphical problems with this game, and the main story is incredible. In many ways, this game is very similar to DA:O. The one problem that I have with this game is the saturation of sexual content. The romance quest lines are fine, because they can be avoided. What isn't fine is the unavoidable    In my opinion this game is the second best game of the year.

    There are no mechanics or graphical problems with this game, and the main story is incredible. In many ways, this game is very similar to DA:O.

    The one problem that I have with this game is the saturation of sexual content. The romance quest lines are fine, because they can be avoided. What isn't fine is the unavoidable sexual content that is spread throughout the game: signs, books, NPC's all talk about lovers so much that it is rather immersion breaking.    … Expand
  28. nathanben20
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    Dragon age has done it again folks, the best Dragon age game to date by far. Dragon age inquisition is a huge open world game broken up into different locations featuring their own quests and secrets to discover. Each location has a different landscape like deserts, mountains, coast, forests, cities and many other places. The cast is very good each with their own personalities and quests.Dragon age has done it again folks, the best Dragon age game to date by far. Dragon age inquisition is a huge open world game broken up into different locations featuring their own quests and secrets to discover. Each location has a different landscape like deserts, mountains, coast, forests, cities and many other places. The cast is very good each with their own personalities and quests. Easily a 60+ hour game and worth the buy, a must own… Expand
  29. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Choose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of yourChoose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of your path through a living world – construct structures, customize outposts, and change the landscape itself as environments are re-shaped in the wake of your Inquisition. Lead a company selected from nine unique, fully-realized characters – each of whom react to your actions and choices differently, forming complex relationships both with you and with each other. Hone your own character from multiple races, customize their appearance, and select their powers and abilities as the game progresses. Extensive customization options allow you to choose everything from the color of your follower’s boots to the features of your Inquisition stronghold. Become an agent of change in a time of uncertainty and upheaval. Shape the course of empires, bring war or peace to factions in conflict, and drive the ultimate fate of the Inquisition. Will you stop the cataclysmic anarchy gripping the Dragon Age? [Electronic Arts]… Expand
  30. broth262
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    I absolutely love this game. I don't remember the last RPG that I beat and then instantly made a new character and started again. I'm currently in an attempt to get 100% complete and I wonder if that will ever happen.

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

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

    Those four issues are the only problems I've had with the game, and none of those are game breaking in the slightest. I got sucked in, even with the semi-predictable story. Some parts of the game are better than others, but I l;oved this game and will be playing it for years.    … Expand
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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

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