Dragon Age: Inquisition

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2975 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 451 out of 2975
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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. norse
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Hands down, best game ever. The writing is great - high emotional impact on the midgame transition, and the ending/cliffhanger is phenomenal. I can't wait for the next game in the series - 130h of awesome storytelling, great graphics and music, so less than 50c per hour of entertainment. Thank you to the team, this was unbelievably worthwhile!
  4. FlyMonBlaze
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Easily my game of the year for 2014 and arguably better than DA:O. The amazing, rich characters, gorgeous landscapes, intense, fun combat, compelling narrative and cool crafting elevate this game to amazing heights. Bugs, some awkward animations and fetch quests are present but the overall package is just so great that these issues can be easily forgotten. Get this game if you loveEasily my game of the year for 2014 and arguably better than DA:O. The amazing, rich characters, gorgeous landscapes, intense, fun combat, compelling narrative and cool crafting elevate this game to amazing heights. Bugs, some awkward animations and fetch quests are present but the overall package is just so great that these issues can be easily forgotten. Get this game if you love fantasy, RPGs, dragon age and/or good storytelling.… Expand
  5. Demikly
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad    * Amazing atmosphere, I haven't felt this giddy walking around and exploring since Skyrim... it's more polished though, with only the odd graphical oddity.
    * Origins level, if not better, writing.
    * Controller+PC = The most fun way to play. The UI for KB+M is lovely, but the movement is much, much better on controller..... they very much tailored EVERYTHING to work better on the gamepad (which is odd for PC).. this may irk some (but delights others like me to no end).
    * Use Mantle if you are AMD GPU - I got a based god 10fps bump and everything just seems to look and run better when using the Mantle API.
    * Install on a SSD for sure, load times are next to none.. just long enough to read 1-2 of the cards then you're into the game.
    * Cut-scenes were a bit stuttery as well, until I used Mantle.. AMD cards and DX11 in this game don't like each other as much.
    * The best music I have ever heard in a game, and I'm only 10 hours in.. it's just...... spectacular.
    * The Storytelling, so far, is amazing... only bested by the superb atmosphere and character interactions.
    * GOTY shoe in from what I've played.. it's the Dragon Age game you have been waiting for since finishing Origins, believe the hype.    … Expand
  6. Redfordsto
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Dragon Age: Inquisition feels like Bioware returning to it's roots. It's a compelling RPG with an excellent story that rewards the player for how much they invest. The world mechanic feels vaguely similar to the original Mass Effect in the best possible way. You venture to different regions of a larger world, each strikingly unique. Once you're in a locale, you can do as much or as littleDragon Age: Inquisition feels like Bioware returning to it's roots. It's a compelling RPG with an excellent story that rewards the player for how much they invest. The world mechanic feels vaguely similar to the original Mass Effect in the best possible way. You venture to different regions of a larger world, each strikingly unique. Once you're in a locale, you can do as much or as little as you want. There are minigames to complete, dragons to slay, and a host of tasks and collectibles. I spent over one hundred hours completing every task and scouring the map for every missing item and I still couldn't grab everything before confronting the final arc of the main story. Not that a completionist mentality is needed to attend to the final boss. The main narrative is only a fraction of the game. What the designer have done is bound the side quests to the over arching goal of influence and power for your organization. In doing so, the plethora quests (even the menial fetch quests) seem like part of your hero's journey to station as the Inquisitor. There are plenty of options when creating your hero as in any good RPG from this generation. As the story unfolds you gain new options and customizations to your abilities, to the way you can craft, and even to your home. All are useful, save the castle features which are purely for aesthetic. As you grow, so too do your interactions with your supporting cast. They each are fairly interesting characters with unique motivations. Thankfully, unlike DA2, their stories don't culminate in depressing outcomes. A nice touch is that many of your friends alter their environment as the story progresses. Solas' room is the most striking example. The one concern I had with the story was how heavily it was entrenched in DA2 dlc (which I never played because I'd given up on it after completion of the main game... thrice to see if there were different outcomes). Playing the dlc isn't required to get the point of who your enemy is. Still, based on the previews, I thought Morrigan and the events at the end of DA:O would be the counter to the mage/templar war. Cameos are well placed. The story itself was well came to a fulfilling conclusion and leaves room for the future. There's also a multiplayer that's no where near as complete and compelling as that of Mass Effect 3's. Still, it's easy to sink a few hours into the dungeon crawling without realizing it. You can also pay to get ahead, but I don't think you'd get much for your money and paying doesn't give you a distinct advantage over others. While you may not find too much replayability in the multiplayer, there's plenty of content in the campaign to keep you invested for hundreds of hours. For the first time since Mass Effect 2, I'm begging for DLC.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. ROD_Z
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. Bioware made it once again, delivering a compelling story, great locations and interesting and likable characters. Bioware games are about character empathy and their stories, while a bigger story unfolds as you progress through the game. One thing in particular that I love about Dragon Age Inquisition is how every side quest feels tied to the main story or the story of aFantastic game. Bioware made it once again, delivering a compelling story, great locations and interesting and likable characters. Bioware games are about character empathy and their stories, while a bigger story unfolds as you progress through the game. One thing in particular that I love about Dragon Age Inquisition is how every side quest feels tied to the main story or the story of a particular character. You won't have typical side quests "fillers" as you have in many other RPGs, even good ones like Skyrim and The Witcher 3 (frying pan, anyone?). The combat is fluid, the world is big and there are many places and secrets to explore. Fighting badass Dragons will always be fun and rewarding. Best RPG available for PS4 today, even when compared to Bloodbrone and The Witcher 3.… Expand
  9. trollkiller
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    Best RPG since Skyrim. For fans of this genre its a dont miss game. I logged 120 hours in my first playthrough and am 15 hours into my second. How many games can you say that about?
  10. ChrisMattar
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    The absolute perfect game in every way, story music visual gameplay, epicness. just breathtaking and memorable. The kind of game you can play for years and years, and that will leave you with fond memories. Thank the stars , finally a giant has arrived!
  11. Amargosa
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best RPG games I have ever played. Gameplay is fun, great open world, fun banter between characters and awesome story progression.
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. Vertran187
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    Bioware return to form in this huge epic game its hard to believe its the same people that made Dragon Age 2. The strength this time round is the scale depth of combat if you want it and a far more open and diverse world than ever before. The game gets off to a slowish start but the beauty of this is it just gets better and better the further you go. Its vital that you play on the hardestBioware return to form in this huge epic game its hard to believe its the same people that made Dragon Age 2. The strength this time round is the scale depth of combat if you want it and a far more open and diverse world than ever before. The game gets off to a slowish start but the beauty of this is it just gets better and better the further you go. Its vital that you play on the hardest setting to get the most out of the game your take time do everything i`m over 100 Hours in and still plenty to do. This has been a real pleasure to play and its a keeper for me the first great next gen RPG.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. adrenilinmatt
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Lol at the people who are giving this a 0, I literally saw one guy write "I'm giving this a zero to balance it out" it's like, do you have a life at all bro? Hahaha, anyway, this game is amazing, totally makes up for da2, Roy elements we've been waiting for since dao. graphics are awesome and dragon fights are solid.
  17. Betaleader
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    top kek lel wat is this pece of rubbish? this is just a cupy of teh edler skrolls offline, ther is eevn a dargon on teh box art. u shod just pik up teh eldre skrols ii arnea on teh sega genisis cuz it is way beter then this pice of absulut copy of rimsky. i men comon, evn teh elder skrols ublivon is mur orangeal then this, trost me gaiz, i own booth morowinde and diggerfaal.
  18. 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
  19. Terikan
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Only tards rate this below a 9. Wow. The game is amazing graphically, gameplay-wise, the story is great, and it's got more to do then the next 10 games below it.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. ForeverFalling
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    A fantastic game. Takes the best parts of Dragon Age 1 & 2 and improves upon them. Has a long and interesting main story plus great side quests and sure, there are a lot of uninteresting fetch quests, but you can skip them if you want and not miss a thing. There are so many other interesting quests to tackle. All in all, the game is packed with content and sustains a high level of qualityA fantastic game. Takes the best parts of Dragon Age 1 & 2 and improves upon them. Has a long and interesting main story plus great side quests and sure, there are a lot of uninteresting fetch quests, but you can skip them if you want and not miss a thing. There are so many other interesting quests to tackle. All in all, the game is packed with content and sustains a high level of quality throughout.… Expand
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. AgentSambora
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Dragon Age Inquisition takes the greatest aspects of a classic Bioware RPG and combines them with stunning visuals and an exploration system that is one of the best to date. Take all this and add a deep, emotional Bioware style story, and you have one of the best RPG's to date.
  27. 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
  28. rushxanthem
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This game is my undisputed favorite amongst the current gen of games, nothing else comes close, not even the Witcher 3. The characters are phenomenally written, the soundtrack is gorgeous, the landscapes only pale in comparison to the new Mass effect, the combat is simple, but what youd expect from the franchise, and the storytelling is gripping and had me very invested. Now overall iveThis game is my undisputed favorite amongst the current gen of games, nothing else comes close, not even the Witcher 3. The characters are phenomenally written, the soundtrack is gorgeous, the landscapes only pale in comparison to the new Mass effect, the combat is simple, but what youd expect from the franchise, and the storytelling is gripping and had me very invested. Now overall ive probably put a good 500 hours into this game, if not more, beating it twice on pc, and then platinuming it on ps4, so id say im pretty qualified to talk about it. The game retains all of the bioware charm, and quirks, but presents you with many new and exciting features, especially like the new ginormous map locations! The graphics are surprisingly pleasant for a transitional era game, and the environments will suck you in until youve discovered every corner of every area! The many many side quests, and inner circle/party member quests will keep you invested in your allies and spending plenty of time questing from beginning to end, and though the dlc's for this game were a bit lackluster in scope compared to DA: Origins, the game really doesnt feel like it needs anything beyond what you have in base. The class system and combat was the same stripped down experience you'd expect from dragon age, but rebalanced and really making each of the 3 classes feel unique and purposeful. The Ai did leave a little to be improved as they have a difficult time making use of more complex classes, but throw an Ai tank or barrier spam mage out and your team will never go down, and besides you should be saving the more fun complex stuff for your character anyway. overall I love this game, and I have to say it is probably in my top 5 favorite games of all time at this point, and i definitely the best entry in the franchise.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. Flipsyde27
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    This can not be anything but a perfect ten. Solid entertaining gameplay, loads to do and I mean loads. But the story is where this game really shines the sheer effort that must've went into creating this gem is astounding. One of the few RPGs that I'm actually willing to explore every nook and cranny.
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Metascore
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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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