Dragon Age: Inquisition

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  1. Pqfire
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I can't believe some are giving this a bad score, the game play is improved, the areas are HUGE....Seriously, I haven't felt this since skyrim. The only problems I've encountered are small non game breaking bugs which will likely be patched, even with them my score stays a 10. All in all, BUY DA:I, IT IS WORTH IT...unless you know, you haven't played origins, if not maybe buy that andI can't believe some are giving this a bad score, the game play is improved, the areas are HUGE....Seriously, I haven't felt this since skyrim. The only problems I've encountered are small non game breaking bugs which will likely be patched, even with them my score stays a 10. All in all, BUY DA:I, IT IS WORTH IT...unless you know, you haven't played origins, if not maybe buy that and this...DA2 Optional.… Expand
  2. wafflesteak
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've only been able to play 6 hours since release, but I can already tell this will take up a lot of my future time. The story is a little slow to start, but I haven't really cared since I've been too busy exploring. The starting location (Hinterlands) feels enormous, and you can pretty much set off in any direction and find something to do and explore.

    One of my favorite parts so far *Minor Spoiler* was wandering through a Templar Camp which ended with an enormous waterfall. I used the search button while mining for ore and discovered some super-rare crafting materials, and a rare sword. While not as "open world" as say Skyrim, I'm really, really enjoying it.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. Tlpmsoul
    Nov 19, 2014
    1
    Worse than da 2. Completely chaotic game, hack and slash, conquer. And again. Dialogues are poor , you can easly skip them. Storyline is boring and I dont even have the feeling to save the world, I just do not care...
  5. alisont45
    Nov 19, 2014
    0
    I am a huge Dragon age fan and have been for years. I've been counting down the days till the game came out for months. Now that I have it I'm so disappointed that I made an account here just so I could review what is one of the most unoriginal games it has ever been my displeasure to play.
    First off, this game is a blatant rip off of the Witcher 2. The inventory,scenery, map, gameplay,    I am a huge Dragon age fan and have been for years. I've been counting down the days till the game came out for months. Now that I have it I'm so disappointed that I made an account here just so I could review what is one of the most unoriginal games it has ever been my displeasure to play.
    First off, this game is a blatant rip off of the Witcher 2. The inventory,scenery, map, gameplay, body language, movement, even the FONT is straight out of the Witcher. I cannot fathom why someone would want to copy something to such an extent, but they did, and they should be ashamed. Now don't get me wrong, the Witcher is an excellent game, and when something is done well, there's nothing wrong with incorporating features of that success in your own game, but that doesn't mean you should make the exact game with different characters. Don't we see enough of that television? Taco Bell is successful, but I don't see Burger King abandoning their menu and copying Taco Bell's exactly. Because that would be stupid and pointless. Like this game
    Furthermore, the writing and storyline are more bland and flavorless than uncooked white rice. I understand that it takes time and money to make deep and involving dialogue, but my god, this is their job. The characters are as flat as Queen Amidala in the Phantom Menace I am not exaggerating. There is not of the thought or planning in combat that made Dragon age Origins and II good. The AI does everything. Reviving characters is as simple as walking over and hitting A. The mechanics of the game are awkward and random. The map is bizarre and unclear. The characters have maintained none of their past vigor or humor. They are so bland, I hesitate to call them characters at all. They're more like potatoes that walk. Walking Potato Inquisition.

    It's pretty though.    … Expand
  6. usualben
    Feb 10, 2015
    5
    Not sure how this gets such a high score. The story lines and characters aren't that great, yet I talked to everyone regularly. Most of the game is simply repetitive collecting, yet I continued to almost the last Rift. I think this is because I was looking for something in the game that it promised, but never materialized. The customization of weapons and armors is surprisingly limitedNot sure how this gets such a high score. The story lines and characters aren't that great, yet I talked to everyone regularly. Most of the game is simply repetitive collecting, yet I continued to almost the last Rift. I think this is because I was looking for something in the game that it promised, but never materialized. The customization of weapons and armors is surprisingly limited considering it has a crafting system which seems to offer infinite possibilities ( you basically get a choice of four/five options and control over colour to some degree). Unique weapons aren't unique in many cases. Runes are not remotely necessary because the game is easy enough without them. Combat is either hold one button or micro-managing - either way its pretty monochrome regardless of the enemy - even the end boss who offers the exact same challenge as two or three other breeds of enemy. The command you have over the world is piecemeal, the choices you make a fake. For example, inquisition members are prescribed; either you have them or you don't - your not choosing between things that make a real difference to your experience or strategic options you simply choose if a character is present or not. It's not an exchange, there are no real consequences - its a hollow choice. This extends to all the 'major' decisions you make. My second (half) play through with opposite approaches proved this.

    The story is really short but solid enough. If you pay close attention to the lore its actually quite dramatic. But, the auxiliary missions that would make this a decent RPG are driven by really trivial, even absent story's. Thus, they add almost nothing and the game itself becomes very small despite its very pretty and sizable world.

    Ultimately I think I just felt as though i was searching for something new, anticipating something significant, or waiting for a decision to come back and haunt or help me - none of this ever happened. Its an elaborate arcade game posing as a deep RPG.    … Expand
  7. ellimar188
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is most certainly not a bad game. However, I do not think that it is excellent either; it is, simply, OK. I must confess that I have not finished the game, but here are my impressions from about 50 hours in: I feel like a lot of my disappointment regarding Inquisition is a result of the expectations that the men and woman at BioWare have created for themselves.Dragon Age: Inquisition is most certainly not a bad game. However, I do not think that it is excellent either; it is, simply, OK. I must confess that I have not finished the game, but here are my impressions from about 50 hours in: I feel like a lot of my disappointment regarding Inquisition is a result of the expectations that the men and woman at BioWare have created for themselves. Compared to their best games, such as Mass Effect 2 or Baldur's Gate 2, the narrative, characters and game play of Inquisition fall flat (in my opinion, of course).

    The narrative consists of a slew of tired fantasy tropes: your character comes out of nowhere because he/she has been granted power from forces beyond his/her control. The antagonist is an ancient evil hell-bent on conquering all the land (to what end, I ask?!?). You must unite various factions against said evil in order to save the generic fantasy realm. Even the actual story arc is all too familiar (I will avoid going into it in detail to avoid spoilers). However, all that being said, it is extremely difficult to come up with a truly original narrative and BioWare still does a good job of providing the player with choice. Indeed, during my time in Inquisition I was forced to make difficult choices that impacted the world and characters around me. It is just unfortunate that the story can't seem to offer anything remotely original.

    The characters in Inquisition are hit and miss for me. While conversations with The Iron Bull, Dorian, and Varric were entertaining, my encounters with Blackwall, Cassandra, and Lilliana left me either bored or cringing. Many of the other inhabitants of Inquisition's world simply did not leave much of an impression on me. Again, the characters in Inquisition aren't that bad, but they're disappointing relative to BioWare's other efforts. However, this may simply be my personal taste.

    The game play of Inquisition, like the characters, is a mixed bag. Combat is fun: I have enjoyed my time slipping in and out of shadows as my assassin and leaping into the air, descending upon my opponents with two deadly daggers. However, I found that the combat system became a bit repetitive after awhile and that the tactical camera was difficult to use and, for the most part, useless anyway. However, it may be of more use on the PC version of the game. I found many of the side quests rather annoying; they felt like they belonged in an MMO. However, despite the "open-world" claims made by BioWare, the game does not have the scope of an MMO (or something like Skyrim for that matter) to go with the fetch and kill quests. Part of what makes an MMO fun, for me, is the promise of a new area and the sheer vastness of the world. This, along with the constant level indicator and experience bar, makes the repetitive side quests worthwhile. While Inquisition's areas are certainly not small, the world lacks the size and open-ended exploration encouraged by an MMO while retaining the MMO style of side quests; the end result is an odd mix-match of single player RPG and MMO that, frankly, did not engage me as well as either. Furthermore, I did not enjoy the war table missions. It is definitely an interesting idea, but I did not like that I had to wait for a few hours for a mission to be complete. After awhile, assigning my advisors to various tasks felt like a chore. It kind of reminded me of the mineral scanning in Mass Effect 2, though admittedly not as tedious.

    It is also worth pointing out that the world looks great. Inquisition is definitely a next-gen game. Yet I found the character models and textures to be, once again, a mixed bag. Some of the animations seemed a bit clunky, while the lip syncing and facial animations often did not look natural. At a distance they looked great though.

    While this review of Inquisition may seem overly critical, I have, overall, enjoyed my return to Thedas. Despite its flaws, Dragon Age: Inquisition provides an enjoyable, albeit unoriginal, experience and gives the player choice, along with customization options not present in its predecessor, Dragon Age 2 (thank you for letting me be an elf again, BioWare!). Yet I cannot help but feel disappointed by the game's shortcomings, especially when compared to BioWare's best efforts.

    PLEASE NOTE: I have not tried the game's multiplayer. This is a review of the single player mode only!    … Expand
  8. Jacer200
    Mar 2, 2015
    7
    Well.... It's a good but very tedious game. I wish I had played this on PC to get better visuals but the Xbox version was ok. The pace is extremely slow and the crafting is terrible. The story does pick up in hour 35 but it was to little to late. But overall well worth $60.
  9. garland_spqr
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    Sadly, this game has a bit of a mediocre vibe to it. I did not finish the game as it was not that intriguing anymore after a point. The story is a bit odd with its religious theme and characters.
    Most of the characters just did not feel interesting to me so that I would have wanted to know more about them. Only Cassandra and Varic felt unique and interesting to me, the rest quite    Sadly, this game has a bit of a mediocre vibe to it. I did not finish the game as it was not that intriguing anymore after a point. The story is a bit odd with its religious theme and characters.
    Most of the characters just did not feel interesting to me so that I would have wanted to know more about them. Only Cassandra and Varic felt unique and interesting to me, the rest quite forgettable.
    Of the german voice acting, only the main characters were well done, the rest of it was not so good.
    The graphics are very pretty, however, the desert areas did not feel authentic to me.
    Some pieces of lore you find are quite good. Others were quite bland and trivial and did not add much to the lore. I thought Dragon age 1 had overall better richer writing in its codex pieces as I remember.

    Exploration is very enjoyable, the areas feel rich and it was a joy to wander through them and explore sites, although the questing was a bit dull.

    Overall would have wished for a game with tighter, more dramatic story with nice cutscenes and better characters    … Expand
  10. gentlebenno
    Apr 23, 2019
    6
    This is a transition game. The studio that once made pure gold now churns out things like Anthem and ME:A. DA:I is where you see the start of a descent into fail. It has just enough of the great things that made BioWare among the best to keep you going. But when you stop and really think about what you're playing, you realize the problems, and you see the trends of darkness coming forThis is a transition game. The studio that once made pure gold now churns out things like Anthem and ME:A. DA:I is where you see the start of a descent into fail. It has just enough of the great things that made BioWare among the best to keep you going. But when you stop and really think about what you're playing, you realize the problems, and you see the trends of darkness coming for your soul:

    - Fetch quests: So many, many fetch quests. 4/5 of the gameplay of DA:I can fall into this category.

    - Side quests: Do you like side quests with real character development and interesting plots? This isn't the game for you.

    - The grind: There's nothing so enjoyable as feeling like you're in the South Park episode milling monsters in a forest until blood starts coming out of your eyes.

    - Characters: There's just enough of these characters to make you care, sort of. But it's barely there, and all it does is make you mourn for how much you cared about every single person in the ME series.

    - Plot: I wrote the entire plot of this game on a metaphorical cocktail napkin after I played the first hour, about how I thought it would play out. Turns out I was right. Nobody who's played the game will be shocked by this. It's just as bland as ME:A.

    This was the last gasp, then it was all over, goodbye BioWare, EA ate your soul. So I somewhat enjoyed the ride of DA:I, I guess?

    After a while, the slog of the game got to me, and I'm like, "Man, I just want to replay ME, again."    … Expand
  11. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    6
    As someone who absolutely hated Origins, I thought this game having Action RPG elements could redeem it to something greater. In all honesty, what we got was a hot mess. Most of the time your attacks are as simple as just holding down one trigger, with the occasional button tap, making most battles stale and uninteresting. The level progression is pretty terrible too; I'm all for gamesAs someone who absolutely hated Origins, I thought this game having Action RPG elements could redeem it to something greater. In all honesty, what we got was a hot mess. Most of the time your attacks are as simple as just holding down one trigger, with the occasional button tap, making most battles stale and uninteresting. The level progression is pretty terrible too; I'm all for games encouraging playing sidequests in order to advance in the main story, but in this game only sidequests that give you power will help with that. Effectively this means that more than half the sidequests are not helpful to your story (or in most cases, even level) progression at all. And don't get me started on how you cannot have a healer in your party, and have to use limited resources to restore HP. That got dreadful after awhile. In the roleplaying side, while the choices were definitely improved, the romance option was reduced to dreadful status. If you are a straight male, you have 2 romance options in the game, and that's it (you get 2 more if you're bi/gay). On the other hand if you're a straight female, you get 4 dating options (with another 2 if you're bi/gay). With this in mind I see now why most of the praise from this game comes from women, as it is without question catering to the girl and LGBT players. As a straight male, this made this element of the game highly unenjoyable, as the romance choices I got very much felt like leftovers.

    Now this game definitely has redeeming qualities, or else I would not have seen it through to the end. The areas are gorgeous and very fun to go exploring around in, making each new area you unlock exciting even if you get your butt kicked and have to leave for awhile. It's fun to customize your base of operations and go exploring doing random daily tasks, and listen to what the characters are saying. And the best part of this game, where it really shines, your Inner Circle. You have a very large party each with their own unique stories, and it's fun to do side quests with them to learn more about who they are and help them through their problems. I had much more fun helping Cole deal with his identity, Cassandra come to terms with the Chantry, and pulling pranks with Sera than I did any of the main story quests. If it wasn't for these great characters, the whole game would've been a bust.

    This game was definitely an improvement over Origins, but still missed several marks that made it fall short of being great. I'm not sure how this game ever won Game of the Year. It wasn't terrible, but definitely nothing I'm going to play again.    … Expand
  12. Jcrain99
    May 23, 2019
    5
    Played on Xbox one x. This is a generic open world game. The 20 or so hours of the main story world be worthy of an 8 or 9 in rating. The crappy filler of "content" is worthy of a 2. Graphics were ok but last gen looking- doesn't appear they patched it for one x either. :( Disappointed
  13. heime2003
    Dec 10, 2014
    6
    this game is somewhat in between
    nothing excels but nothings too terrible
    in a word, to fans that have expected some grand of journey it is disappointment but to people who have never played DA games it is decent game the breakdown of the game story: weak, boring sometimes, its basically like ME where u gather alliance to fight grand evil quests are often uninspiring. idk why bioware    this game is somewhat in between
    nothing excels but nothings too terrible
    in a word, to fans that have expected some grand of journey it is disappointment but to people who have never played DA games it is decent game
    the breakdown of the game
    story: weak, boring sometimes, its basically like ME where u gather alliance to fight grand evil
    quests are often uninspiring. idk why bioware went with mmo style quests when their games are strong in story based
    companions : frankly DA:I is the weakest in crafting interesting characters. even romance is terrible. no one i want to make out in this game
    combat: wheres strategic combats? wrong positioning chaotic fights really frustrates me much
    it seemed dev wanted this DA to be like skyrim like(open world rpg) but it is limited in scope and mechanics
    making world smaller and focusing more efforts on their strong suit(story telling and interaction between characters) would have made this game better    … Expand
  14. apietotheface
    Nov 23, 2014
    6
    I am going to start off by saying that i love the Dragon Age universe. DA:O is in my top 5, and I even replayed DA2 once (just as bad the second time around). I was very excited when i saw the first promo for DA:I, and the anticipation built until last week when it was released.
    I've since logged over 100 hours into the game.
    After being jammed into one city for all of 2, the vast open    I am going to start off by saying that i love the Dragon Age universe. DA:O is in my top 5, and I even replayed DA2 once (just as bad the second time around). I was very excited when i saw the first promo for DA:I, and the anticipation built until last week when it was released.
    I've since logged over 100 hours into the game.

    After being jammed into one city for all of 2, the vast open areas of inquisition was a much needed change of pace. I spent hours wandering around doing side quest, looking for resources, or getting into little skirmishes just for the fun of it. You really feel like you are in a different world than in the other 2 games, and the graphics, though not as good as some next gen games i've played, are still gorgeous and really add to the expanse of the game.

    The combat improved off of DA2. It flowed well freely, allowing the hack and slashers to just run through the hordes, while the paused overhead viewed gave the more tactical minds the ability to pick apart their enemies. Personally, I did a bit of both. The games difficulty curve had more ups and downs than the stock market, but that made it a bit more engaging for me. It forced you to stop and observe the forces before making your move, and it wasn't until the end of the game (i'll be getting to that later as well) that i ever felt overpowered.

    The newish crafting system was more of an after thought for me. I never used the potion making, and only crafted weapons and amor after i realized the odds of finding a good weapon in loot was extraordinarily rare unlikely. It probably made for a good distraction for some.

    The party characters were also pretty vanilla, with only a couple actually standing out [Iron Bull, Varric, Cassandra (really, only because i romanced her)]. I honestly found many of the side characters to be more entertaining. The voice acting was top notch, as always, however, it was constantly undermined by stiff animations and graphic glitches (one of which happened during the middle of the lover scene of the Cassandra romance. My character started to spaz out on her like a demon possessed).

    The only downfall of the graphics were the constant glitches, many of which happened when characters affected by choices in the previous games (Hawke and Loghain especially) were in conversations. There were normally long pauses that took a couple of minutes to load through.

    The soundtrack was astounding, but it has become expected from a Bioware game. A real stand out point was the bard in Skyhold's tavern. I don't know who they got to do the singing, but i would constantly stop and listen every time i went into talk to Iron Bull.

    Now to the AI. It was inconsistent at best. One moment my team would be clicking on all cylinders, the warriors drawing them in, the mage dropping barriers and hitting the enemy with various spells, and me running around the back and picking people off, the next moment, the mage would run into the middle of all the warriors, my warriors would go chasing after an archer not even engaged in the battle, and i was left on the outside doing what i could to try and keep the mage alive (tactical camera was very useful for that). There were a few times my people, or even the enemy, would just stop fighting, and let the other side do massive damage, often times killing them. It did provide a couple of humorous moments of giants just standing and accepting their fate.
    The targeting system was just annoying. It would constantly change between opponents with no rhyme or reason, even when "locked on." Put me in some bad situations on more than one occasion.

    I was ok with all of this. A lot of the glitches made me laugh, and the dialogue between characters really came to life at times. The poor AI added some extra difficulty that made it more rewarding to win, and just exploring was enough to keep me enthralled.

    That is until i got to Bioware's Achilles' heel, the ending. I'm not going to go in much detail here for spoiler reasons, but the ending was just flat. The boss battle was boring. So much so that i thought it was just another false ending, but no, you got your goodbye to you gang celebration, and then the end.

    But it wasn't the end, and this was the stab to the heart. One final scene that had a head spinning twist only served as a promotion for DLC to come. The actually main storyline was about the length of a halo game, extended by forcing a player to do side quests, most of which had more depth, for "power" to open up the next part of the story.

    All of the sudden, everything came into perspective. The dialogue was boring, the story line short and unfulfilling, glitches a plenty, and a grind it out pace akin to Destiny was all acceptable to me. Having a final scene saying wait till the DLC for the real ending is unacceptable, especially with the 2 prequels having longer main storylines with standalone DLC storylines.

    I spent over a 100hrs on the game, and it took the last 20 to ruin it.    … Expand
  15. Jenkins
    Dec 30, 2014
    6
    The amount of hours I've clocked in on this game (60+) might give one the wrong impression that I was addicted or in love with Dragon Age: Inquisition. The truth is that I was only persistent to get my money out of it. And even though I did get my moneys worth, the bottom line is that I wasn't having fun.
    I didn't enjoy traversing the impressive landscapes and completing the bucket-load    The amount of hours I've clocked in on this game (60+) might give one the wrong impression that I was addicted or in love with Dragon Age: Inquisition. The truth is that I was only persistent to get my money out of it. And even though I did get my moneys worth, the bottom line is that I wasn't having fun.
    I didn't enjoy traversing the impressive landscapes and completing the bucket-load of quests and I never felt as though there was an interesting or morally dichotomous twist to 80% of the side-quests. The combat didn't resonate with me and I found that it lacked the same sense of accomplishment that I found with Origins. It was a slog, but nonetheless a very impressive slog that others may enjoy.    … Expand
  16. jcanfis
    Nov 25, 2014
    6
    DA: Inquisition makes me feel quite mixed. I will list my positive and negative points in a short list:

    positive: - good immersion in the start. - storyline feels like a dragon age game and is well done. - landscape graphics are quite beautiful - cinematics and storytelling feels good. - the talents in the former games felt like different talents. in Inquisition it is not changing    DA: Inquisition makes me feel quite mixed. I will list my positive and negative points in a short list:

    positive:
    - good immersion in the start.
    - storyline feels like a dragon age game and is well done.
    - landscape graphics are quite beautiful
    - cinematics and storytelling feels good.
    - the talents in the former games felt like different talents. in Inquisition it is not changing much at all. it is bloating.

    negative:
    - character graphics and animations are buggy and sub par.
    - open world quests are mmo style.
    - companion characters do feel obsolete and missing deep.
    - inventory and weapon upgrade system is a nightmare!
    - combat system is the worst of all 3 games.

    The game starts very imemrsive and with good storytelling and character/companion integration.
    The more the game goes on the less connect with characters and the game you get.
    This is mainly because the "open world" quests feel stubborn and less of an exploration. It is more like mmo leveling quests. The big puzzles and dungeon parts of da:origins and also the second da game are missing.
    There are some storyline quests like the mage questline but it lacks puzzles and character integration.
    The game tries to many and all of that in an mediocre style.

    Da. Inquisition is an ok game but does in no case reach it's ancestors. Ther eis not much exploration more a kind of "grind"    … Expand
  17. kerbkrawler
    Nov 30, 2014
    6
    This game is an improvement over DA2 but it simply not in the same league as DA:O. This game is buggy with 5 crashes in 60 hours of playtime... pathetic for a console. Questionable design decisions (what the hell were they thinking with the potion set up?) Loot progression is poorly implemented. Tactical view is frustrating and buggy. Storytelling is not up to par with the likes of DA:OThis game is an improvement over DA2 but it simply not in the same league as DA:O. This game is buggy with 5 crashes in 60 hours of playtime... pathetic for a console. Questionable design decisions (what the hell were they thinking with the potion set up?) Loot progression is poorly implemented. Tactical view is frustrating and buggy. Storytelling is not up to par with the likes of DA:O or ME2, but passable. Graphics are okay, about what you would expect from a DA game on next gen. The more open world is pretty nice, but it's not enough to overcome my other issues with this game. I will finish the game, but it is not good enough to justify multiple playthroughs like ME2 or DA:O

    I will not pre-order another Bioware game. They are simply not producing at the same level of quality as they have in years past. Buy this used or skip it.    … Expand
  18. WhatsaUsername
    Dec 26, 2014
    5
    I loved Dragon Age: Origins. Must have played it through about 6 or 7 times. I was desperate to like Dragon Age: Inquisition too, but sadly I can't say that I did. If I had to sum it up in a single phrase I'd call it "Dragon Age for Dummies".

    Lets start with the good, because they have done some things well. It seems very much to me like they tried to move the DA franchise towards more    I loved Dragon Age: Origins. Must have played it through about 6 or 7 times. I was desperate to like Dragon Age: Inquisition too, but sadly I can't say that I did. If I had to sum it up in a single phrase I'd call it "Dragon Age for Dummies".

    Lets start with the good, because they have done some things well. It seems very much to me like they tried to move the DA franchise towards more of a Mass Effect style game and even included the ME conversation wheel method - which I do enjoy. The graphics are very nice and the locations are sprawling and detailed (almost like they're trying to rival Skyrim for open-world scope... which they can't, by the way). There is a lot more room to run around in, which is something I always wished for in the DA games, so this was a welcome change. The voice acting is also very good, if you can excuse the odd terrible one here and there (Sera - I'm looking at you!).

    Now the bad:

    * Like I say, they've tried to make DA more like Mass Effect and the result is that they've dummed down the game horribly. You now have what feels like very little control over anything compared to how it used to be. Maybe this was done to appeal to children who can't be bothered to work out what different stats do?
    * They messed up the strategic combat system. There is very little strategy to be had now. It has become more of a simple arcade hack 'n' slash, presumably to appeal more to children. Deeply disappointed with this.
    * No more tactical slots for your companions. Unless you choose to micro-manage their every move in battle by spamming the pause feature, you'll find they're largely a will unto themselves now and they will do the daftest things. For instance, your tank will break off from whatever they're tanking and come over to attack what you're attacking, even if you're just trying to pick off the smaller mobs. Ridiculous! I've found the only way around this is to play the tank yourself.
    * There is no healing magic anymore. Healing has become an exercise in constant potion spamming. Just horrible. The developers say this is to make fights more strategic but anyone who knows anything about RPGs knows that it has quite the opposite effect and also causes you to have to return to camp constantly to restock. I mean, is this even an RPG anymore?!
    * Far fewer talents and spells to choose from and you won't want to use most of them anyway.
    * Only 2 armour slots now (head and body) and most armours look identical.
    * You barely notice levelling up now because all you get each time is 1 skill point to assign. Thats it - no attribute points or anything. And you can only use 8 skills at a time, so you'll fill that requirement in no time.
    * You no longer have any control over the stats of any of your characters. Its all default now, so another RPG element lost.
    * Equipment is now totally class-specific.
    * Everyone in the game seems to be sex-obsessed, like the game was written by a horny 14-year-old.
    * The menu system is the most irritating I've ever seen in a game and gives you no useful information.
    * Crafting is a waste of time and very convoluted.

    Basically they must have decided somewhere along the line that people don't like making decisions for themselves and would much rather the game made all those decisions for them. Then they thought as long as they made the game pretty no-one would care that its become tedious to play. Its like they took the game away from the people who knew what they were doing and gave it to the Mass Effect team who have no idea how to craft a deep RPG.    … Expand
  19. EatableBread
    Jul 31, 2015
    4
    Reviews came out calling Inquisition the best Dragon Age yet, and it peaked my interest. I bought it on sale for $35. I will start out by saying the game is gorgeous. It has vibrant greens, and lots of it too. It really is appealing to the eyes. The soundtrack is also really good, better than Origins in my opinion. The framerate is steady, and I never experienced even a minor dip inReviews came out calling Inquisition the best Dragon Age yet, and it peaked my interest. I bought it on sale for $35. I will start out by saying the game is gorgeous. It has vibrant greens, and lots of it too. It really is appealing to the eyes. The soundtrack is also really good, better than Origins in my opinion. The framerate is steady, and I never experienced even a minor dip in frames in my 100 hours (I played on Xbox One). It also doesn't feel like an Action game that calls itself an RPG, where there's just RPG elements, but instead actually felt like an RPG with crafting, and customization. I picked the second hardest difficulty because I wanted the achievement, and I didn't want to suffer through Nightmare. This is the part where I destroy the game (I will be making comparisons to both Dragon Age games). Combat, to be completely honest, is a joke. DA:O was a slow, but challening with its combat where you feel like you were actually an outnumbered force of regular guys against a whole army even on normal difficulty. DA2 was fast, but was unchallenging even in the slightest. DAI is the worst of both combat systems: its slow and unchallenging. Its painfully slow. I like slow combat at times, but this is just ridiculous. I felt like I was playing an extremely grindy Korean MMO instead of an ARPG where the enemy health is just unbelievably high that it can take forever just kill a single enemy. The challenge is completely gone. I only had difficulty with one part in the entire 100 hour grindfest, and that was because it was just completely unfair where you were pitted against waves of enemies, and you're only allowed to carry 8 health potions at a time (and mages can't heal anymore), so you were kinda **** In Origins, you felt like every fight might've been your last because you never knew what could've happened. A dumb teammate could've stepped in a trap, and killed themselves instantly, a mage could've casted a fireball, and killed the whole party instantly, you never knew. But you always needed to be ready to adapt to have the tactical edge. Here you just charge in, and kill everybody REALLY SLOWLY. Its incredibly bland. The story isn't great either. At the beginning of the game, you're already made out to be the savior of mankind (which just throws out dramatic structure completely), the villain just comes out, and practically says "I'm the villain" and leaves to never be seen for another half of the game (which just throws out dramatic structure completely). There's also cameos from characters from previous games, and majority of the time, it feels really **** lazy. Allistair shows up after the end of a quest to say "So you're the Inquisitor, huh?" then leaves. Hawke shows up to help you on a quest, then leaves. Morrigan shows up in the last 40th of the game, then leaves. It legitimately felt like they were only there to remind you of how cool past games were, where they would flail their arms around and ask if you remember them. The open world is probably my biggest problem with this game. The areas are massive, and like I said before, pretty. But they feel empty. They literally feel like they're crafted just to hold X number of rifts, X number of gems, and a dragon. It would've been nice just to have NPCs around the map that you can actually interact with, but a majority of the time its just bad guys, rifts, gems, and a dragon. Dragon fights are cool though, for the first time anyway. Then they quickly become copy/paste of that first time in different environments with different elements, and they, like a majority of the game, become jokes. Side-quests...oh, side-quests. Question: Do you like fetch quests? How about fetch quests that are literally there with almost no context, or interaction? Sound like fun? No? Then you won't like side-quests in this game. The cast of characters in your Inquisition aren't even as good as Origins or 2's cast of characters. Yet people praise this game as the best Dragon Age yet. I don't see it. Not even a little bit. And the sad thing is that while there are some people who share my opinion, a large majority of players praise this game for all of my personal gripes with it which means I may never see a Dragon Age similar to Origins.… Expand
  20. echelon998
    Dec 11, 2014
    5
    ah man, I finally had to admit this game is just a bummer and quit playing. Baldurs Gate 2 is my favorite game of all time so I had my fingers crossed that this would recapture some of the magic. The plot is decent I guess, yes they put a lot of work into making some beautiful worlds, but the gameplay and character development suck. It's just retarded. The combat animations are sillyah man, I finally had to admit this game is just a bummer and quit playing. Baldurs Gate 2 is my favorite game of all time so I had my fingers crossed that this would recapture some of the magic. The plot is decent I guess, yes they put a lot of work into making some beautiful worlds, but the gameplay and character development suck. It's just retarded. The combat animations are silly looking and repetitive. It's not fun.… Expand
  21. Athomeonarock
    Nov 22, 2014
    7
    First it's no skyrim, second it has way to many bugs. I have to exit and reload more than I would like to fix the audio. Third, you start in the " hinterlands" , which is cool, but if you try to do all the side quests before advancing the main story, you will hate it , get bored, not care about the story or your character,and rate the game a 0-2. Leave the hinterlands! If you do, it's aFirst it's no skyrim, second it has way to many bugs. I have to exit and reload more than I would like to fix the audio. Third, you start in the " hinterlands" , which is cool, but if you try to do all the side quests before advancing the main story, you will hate it , get bored, not care about the story or your character,and rate the game a 0-2. Leave the hinterlands! If you do, it's a very good game, with a huge world, and a reasonable story. Would rate it a buy, but maybe wait a few weeks till they fix some bugs… Expand
  22. jamessamuel
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    The reason its not a 10 for is because the character models are not as good as they look on trailers which leads me to believe they used pc version... The graphics are also dumbed down quite allot! not what you would expect from the trailer. The combat mechanic is not that fun quite boring in my opinion. Overall its an OK rpg, nothing on the level of skyrim or fallout.
  23. Boldar
    Dec 6, 2014
    10
    I've played around 40 hours of DA: Inquisition and I'm really enjoying the game. The plot is interesting, exploring is fun, and the combat can be challenging. They did a good job bringing crafting back into the Dragon Age franchise with Inquisition because crafting was severely lacking in DA2. While I've run into a few issues with the character models I can't complain much becauseI've played around 40 hours of DA: Inquisition and I'm really enjoying the game. The plot is interesting, exploring is fun, and the combat can be challenging. They did a good job bringing crafting back into the Dragon Age franchise with Inquisition because crafting was severely lacking in DA2. While I've run into a few issues with the character models I can't complain much because they're a lot better than DA:O and DA:2.

    I view this game as blending the best of Skyrim with the best of Dragon Age: Origins. You have large, open zones to wander through and explore which is a huge improvement over Dragon Age 2. At the same time, you have a group of interesting companions that banter back and forth while you're exploring. I never cared for my companion in Skyrim and I feel like BioWare was able to capture the adventure of a large, unexplored world while adding in companions that are interesting and I care about.

    My only complaint is that they've mixed junk items in with useful items on the Valuables tab. This makes it difficult to tell which items you can safely sell as vendor trash and which items could be used for requisitions later.    … Expand
  24. dirk5027
    Dec 5, 2014
    6
    This is a glorified MMO, save your money, get it when it's 20 bucks
    Combat is terrible, enemies completed covered in special effects, you can't even see what you are fighting
    The big open areas that bioware is so proud of are very boring...no villages to discover not even people for that matter All these 10's and angry joe gave it a 9, who is paying off who Save your money, a few of    This is a glorified MMO, save your money, get it when it's 20 bucks
    Combat is terrible, enemies completed covered in special effects, you can't even see what you are fighting
    The big open areas that bioware is so proud of are very boring...no villages to discover not even people for that matter
    All these 10's and angry joe gave it a 9, who is paying off who
    Save your money, a few of the story elements are clever, well worth 20 bucks, but 60 no way
    I am a big dragon age fan, but at least i'm honest this game is a 5 or 6 out of ten.
    Bioware could put crap in a box and the bioware forum people would give it a 10, so don't believe the hype    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. Aralakh7
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    As great Dragon Age-Fan i don't want to miss Dragon Age Inquisition. DA: I is a mixture of DA1, DA2 and Skyrim - a very good mixture! The game world is gigantic big - there is so much to do, so many side quest. The story is well told and very gripping. The selection of the different Races is very good (Human, Elf, Dwarf and Qunari - male/female). The Game has many "epic moments", imo. IAs great Dragon Age-Fan i don't want to miss Dragon Age Inquisition. DA: I is a mixture of DA1, DA2 and Skyrim - a very good mixture! The game world is gigantic big - there is so much to do, so many side quest. The story is well told and very gripping. The selection of the different Races is very good (Human, Elf, Dwarf and Qunari - male/female). The Game has many "epic moments", imo. I can recommend Dragon Age Inquisiton every RPG-Fan! (Bing-Translate from German).… Expand
  27. aramkiss
    Nov 30, 2014
    7
    DAI is my return to the Bioware development team since Mass Effect 3. The world is large and beautiful with a lot to explore. I have played 7 hours so far and it seems to be a decent game. Where the game suffers at this point is in the combat system. I find to often my party attacking enemies that they can no way defeat. I find myself micromanaging to often. Other players have made similarDAI is my return to the Bioware development team since Mass Effect 3. The world is large and beautiful with a lot to explore. I have played 7 hours so far and it seems to be a decent game. Where the game suffers at this point is in the combat system. I find to often my party attacking enemies that they can no way defeat. I find myself micromanaging to often. Other players have made similar comments, but I figure these concerns will be fixed by a patch. Conversations between the characters are humorous to listen to and assist in you finding out more about character. I recommend this game.… Expand
  28. Jammiemann
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    DA inquisition is good, its story is clever, the characters are well written and entertaining. the world is very nice and has allot to do and find, the crafting system is ok but its very grindy and very repetitive at times as some side quests are get X from Y and deliver to Z but these are only side quests so its not a massive problem.

    The only real main problems i had with it were    DA inquisition is good, its story is clever, the characters are well written and entertaining. the world is very nice and has allot to do and find, the crafting system is ok but its very grindy and very repetitive at times as some side quests are get X from Y and deliver to Z but these are only side quests so its not a massive problem.

    The only real main problems i had with it were minor in the grad scheme of things but they were, combat is boring as high hell, you end up spamming your powerful attacks just to get through mobs quickly but the main one was that you get bogged down with really minor things really fast quests build up in no time and after a while you have so much to do you start to feel overwhelmed really fast. in all a great game though.    … Expand
  29. corydshelton
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    I love this game more than I loved Zelda the first time I played it. I lived in this game for at least 2 months! The only thing that could make it better, is if I could take my exact character and play online with others.
  30. proneicha
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i`ve played in the last years!

    Pros + Graphics are cool + Story is not the best ever, but pretty cool + Gameplay is amazing + difficulty (Nightmare mode is pretty hard at the beginning of the game) + huge World + cool characters + long time to beat (including sidequests), but doesn´t get boring Cons - in my opinion, the dlc´s are too expensive... 3    One of the best games i`ve played in the last years!

    Pros
    + Graphics are cool
    + Story is not the best ever, but pretty cool
    + Gameplay is amazing
    + difficulty (Nightmare mode is pretty hard at the beginning of the game)
    + huge World
    + cool characters
    + long time to beat (including sidequests), but doesn´t get boring

    Cons
    - in my opinion, the dlc´s are too expensive... 3 addons, together about 45€ ... more than the main game..

    Neutral
    * multiplayer seems to be fun (havent played very long til now)

    I will play the older 2 games of the series, if i find some time for them (i just didn´t really realize them ... maybe they are awesome, too)    … Expand
  31. camali1
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. Its a game that rewards from more investment in it. The side quests that some have said are shallow, add to the exploration , and , pay off in many ways at the war table. Everything has an effect on the game world, unlike in some other games where there may be more depth in the side quests but end up having little purpose to the overall story. Gameplay takes time and rewardsAmazing game. Its a game that rewards from more investment in it. The side quests that some have said are shallow, add to the exploration , and , pay off in many ways at the war table. Everything has an effect on the game world, unlike in some other games where there may be more depth in the side quests but end up having little purpose to the overall story. Gameplay takes time and rewards multiple playthroughs...writing is brilliant, voice acting is great.
    I have put over 200hrs into it and want to replay it under a different skill class. I never thought I would like it this much...it grows on you if you take your time and invest in its subtleties.
    Beautiful , special and amazingly rewarding game.    … Expand
  32. cableguy3333
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    If witcher 3 didn't exist then this would be a 10, this is a great RPG with better combat than witcher 3 but the stories aren't as good. So if you want a fantasy game with great combat then go for this
  33. Mudgee
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Metacritic gang,
    I have fallen completely in love with the diversity and grandeur of this game. As of today, Nov 20, 2014 - it is my game of the year. A surprise package considering I never had hype or intentions of buying up until two days ago. It's depth, endlessly opened world and interactions are honestly, the best I have ever seen in a game. Sure, it doesn't have the stunning    Metacritic gang,
    I have fallen completely in love with the diversity and grandeur of this game. As of today, Nov 20, 2014 - it is my game of the year. A surprise package considering I never had hype or intentions of buying up until two days ago. It's depth, endlessly opened world and interactions are honestly, the best I have ever seen in a game. Sure, it doesn't have the stunning graphics or flashy spectacles of Call of Duty AW or Farcry 4, but it's the magic it maintains in those little moments that keep me coming back for more. There are only two games in my life i've played a game for 13 hours straight; this and Skyrim. If you are an RPG fan at hard and enjoy gaming outside of a battlefield, this is the must have for the year. 9/10    … Expand
  34. mlm1888
    Feb 16, 2015
    0
    Corrupted save files on all character all those combined over 120 hours game play all gone worse game ever just because they cant keep your game saved! What is the point of a game if you cant even get to the end!!
  35. Incubus96
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    So far after playing the first few hours I am really enjoying Dragon Age Inquisition the open world sections of the game are well done and graphically look pretty good. The story and characters so far have been interesting. The combat is smooth and easy and the customization is pretty good as well. I'm rating this game a ten as it is as good as I had hoped for.
  36. ravepig
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    After having read through the mixed and negative reviews, I get the impression that many are posting reviews before really diving into the story of DAI. Personally, I find DAI one of the best RPG games I've ever played. With so many options, interesting characters and an engaging story, this game will keep me enteratined for hours. I will likely play though 2 - 3 times just to see howAfter having read through the mixed and negative reviews, I get the impression that many are posting reviews before really diving into the story of DAI. Personally, I find DAI one of the best RPG games I've ever played. With so many options, interesting characters and an engaging story, this game will keep me enteratined for hours. I will likely play though 2 - 3 times just to see how making different choices impacts the game. This is one instance where I believe the critics mostly got it right. They played through most of the game before writing their review, as opposed to the average fan who likely played for a few hours then decided to write their review. I think the use of power to unlock key plot-points was genious. It gives players a reason to explore, set up camps, do things for power and influence. Once enough power is earned, you are able to advance the story forward. Love the DA Universe!!! Great game!!!… Expand
  37. Volitile88
    Dec 7, 2014
    9
    I've clcoked over 50 hours into DAI and i still have not completed it. The single best game i have gotten this year. Sometimes there are a few little glitch like the sound going out of sync and some textures not loading but all in all i cannot love this game anymore.The only thing i don't like is the multiplayer but haven't played it that much and not much interest to. But if you lovedI've clcoked over 50 hours into DAI and i still have not completed it. The single best game i have gotten this year. Sometimes there are a few little glitch like the sound going out of sync and some textures not loading but all in all i cannot love this game anymore.The only thing i don't like is the multiplayer but haven't played it that much and not much interest to. But if you loved Origins this game feels like a true sequel, each environment is different and amazing, the soundtrack is perfect and fits right with what is going on. I have found that being a Mage opens the game up a little more also as a Mage you are given so many Unique dialogue options to speak out as a mage defending yourself from characters who think you are evil and must be controlled like every other Mage in the circle.

    DAI is a must by for anyone who loves a great RPG.    … Expand
  38. 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.
  39. Troublewalking
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    This is a solid game, any RPG fan would want to own.

    Understand most of the negative reviews are political. They sound like they are complaining about lack of story. But if you read it closely they are complaining about lack of LBGT relationships in the game. Which shows they didn't play the game, as you find a woman being attacked by some Templars in the first non tutorial zone. If you    This is a solid game, any RPG fan would want to own.

    Understand most of the negative reviews are political. They sound like they are complaining about lack of story. But if you read it closely they are complaining about lack of LBGT relationships in the game. Which shows they didn't play the game, as you find a woman being attacked by some Templars in the first non tutorial zone. If you talk to her you find out her and her female lover were found and attacked by the Templars. Very early on you run into the anti established religion, pro pagan Bioware soap box. Rest assured Bioware's shameless reach for awards and it's "story" shoving LBGT lifestyles down your throat are still in tact and oddly more "out" then ever. I guess this is what happens when you review a game based on rumors before you have actually played it.

    Many are probably disappointed from the serious learning curve. Like Skyrim it's first hour is basically a tutorial. Then to feel even more disorienting the second hour is essentially a base tutorial. If you ignore these "tutorials" you will miss important new aspects of the game and may feel the game has no real direction. It's only when you take the time at base to learn how to use these new systems and talk with companions that you will start feeling like your playing a DA game again. The basic controls for inventory, "political" powers and the map take a couple of hours before they feel natural.

    You may also feel early the Mage is not what they used to be, as they replaced the healing system with a barrier system. Which will cut most DA fans to the core. Rest assured, It's still healing, but it gives everyone in it's radius an "extra" health bar for a limited amount of time. It seems weak at first, but can become extremely powerful when used properly. With Life Steal rings, potions (another new system to learn) and barriers you have healing more than covered.

    Some complained about strategic game play not being there. But if you just hit the "start" button, it stops all action and you can chose what everyone in your group does. The barriers also need to be used correctly to be most effective. CC has limitations and one needs to know their strengths and weaknesses. I.E. Mages are usually immune to ice CC, but you can beat on those not immune, while they are frozen. The fire CC fears people but breaks if the target is hit. And if you use stop feature, the game won't feel like a barroom blitz.

    Early on this game has been played non stop at my house. There are 4 of us taking turns playing our characters. All enjoy watching the other progress, as we learn new things watching others play. In the early stages, the game feels confused. But so did Skyrim when we first started. I suspect just like DAO, until you get your specializations you won't really get to love the game or it's characters. After wards this will be a cherished game you play over and over again. And the more I play the game, the more it seems actually limited by EA sticking too closely to the older limiting factors of DAO. Like it's zones and rails. But if the choices and story pan out, this should be another classic. But until I reach cap and replay it man times, I give it a 7.    … Expand
  40. Ijuicymango
    Feb 19, 2015
    3
    After putting 85 hours into the game, I find out that I can't complete the two biggest side questlines because of bugs that make the system crash to the home screen every time you begin the cutscenes. After researching these questlines, I find out that I am missing out on most of the background information required to fully comprehend the main storyline. A huge number of users on the XoneAfter putting 85 hours into the game, I find out that I can't complete the two biggest side questlines because of bugs that make the system crash to the home screen every time you begin the cutscenes. After researching these questlines, I find out that I am missing out on most of the background information required to fully comprehend the main storyline. A huge number of users on the Xone are having the same problem, and EA has done nothing to fix it. Their tech support refused to acknowledge that I was even on xbox one, and kept telling me to right click my game file and select repair, even after telling them I was not on PC.

    If it was actually possible to finish the game on this console, it would be flawless. However, seeing as though you can only finish the game with a mild comprehension of the storyline, I have to give this game a bad review. The developers refuse to even acknowledge this game-breaking bug.

    To those still wishing to purchase the game - side with the mages if you want to finish it. Siding with the templars is what causes these bugs and effectively renders half of the x1 community unable to finish the game with full comprehension of the story events.    … Expand
  41. LL_Train
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    The sheer size of this game has blown my mind. After only ~15 hours of playing, I feel as though I've only scratched the surface of content provided. There's a vast number of different locations, items, characters, crafting, and quests to take part in.

    One of my favorite things about this game has to be the world development. As you complete different quests, both primary and    The sheer size of this game has blown my mind. After only ~15 hours of playing, I feel as though I've only scratched the surface of content provided. There's a vast number of different locations, items, characters, crafting, and quests to take part in.

    One of my favorite things about this game has to be the world development. As you complete different quests, both primary and side-quests, you will see the world begin to change as a reflection of your choices. Running into new characters and choosing the correct dialogue options will grant your Inquisition with new agents. AI characters react to you based on decisions made previously.

    The depth of the skill-tree isn't as robust as, say, Skyrim, however it is balanced perfectly so as to not feel overwhelming.

    I originally purchased this game to tide me over until the release of Witcher 3 in February, however now I'm not so sure that I'll have gotten my fill of all that DA:I has to offer by then. This game is a must-buy for anyone who wants to get their money's worth of gameplay and enjoys exploring a grand world.    … Expand
  42. Psynapse
    Dec 11, 2014
    3
    I really wanted to like this game, I did... After a few hours playing the game, and after hitting multiple game breaking bugs and finding the combat repetitive and non visceral. After about 6 hours into this game I ended up taking it back to EB and getting a refund. Come to think of it, I think it's the first game that I've ever taken back... At the end of the day, and judging by theI really wanted to like this game, I did... After a few hours playing the game, and after hitting multiple game breaking bugs and finding the combat repetitive and non visceral. After about 6 hours into this game I ended up taking it back to EB and getting a refund. Come to think of it, I think it's the first game that I've ever taken back... At the end of the day, and judging by the reviews, I'm sure some people will like this game, but it's not for everyone... that's for sure.… Expand
  43. JamesDeLuca
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    Media Hype! You fall for it every time.

    This game is not a 9 or 10 out of 10. There is no substance that consumes you into DragonAge. Instead you're likely to be bored after 2 hours of running around the same trails completing side quests Grinding for level is unrewarding. Combat feels distant and limited. Character personalization is not personal. Overall the game is linear in    Media Hype! You fall for it every time.

    This game is not a 9 or 10 out of 10. There is no substance that consumes you into DragonAge. Instead you're likely to be bored after 2 hours of running around the same trails completing side quests

    Grinding for level is unrewarding. Combat feels distant and limited. Character personalization is not personal. Overall the game is linear in the same way the witched 2 did. There is no two ways to go about the completion of quests.

    This game is more or less a shell of an MMO.

    Things Bioware could do not make there rubbish MMO better:

    1. Allow players to place their strikes in strategic points of vulnerability. Ex. Head shots, leg shots, etc.
    2. Bring the camera closer to the character. I want to feel like I'm in the battle, not watching it from cliff side.
    3. Campaign co op. Why not? Your current multiplayer sucks.
    4. Make side quests more purposeful. Longer is you will. Not "go talk to this person for a potion then bring it back to me." How about " Go talk to that person. They dont have the crap to make it. So they send you into some deep cave to get the crap. QUALITY OF QUANTITY!

    I could go on, and on about how to make this MMO style crap fest better, but i have other things to be doing.    … Expand
  44. talonps1
    Dec 19, 2014
    1
    Great game in the beginning but the polish wears off very quickly. The game is fraught with so many minor glitches it becomes less of an immersion and more of a frustration. The game was released half baked, there is no two ways about that fact. They'll probably do like all the game manufacturers do today...pay the critics to rate their game high and release an unfinished product whileGreat game in the beginning but the polish wears off very quickly. The game is fraught with so many minor glitches it becomes less of an immersion and more of a frustration. The game was released half baked, there is no two ways about that fact. They'll probably do like all the game manufacturers do today...pay the critics to rate their game high and release an unfinished product while patching it leaving the player that buys it first out in the cold by the time the patches complete the game. Another thing, why in the hell is sex SUCH a huge part of this game? I'm not talking about the sex scenes (which in fact were so glitched I didn't even get to see them) but the conversations with the NPCs...it's all about sex. What the F, have the devs never gotten laid or grow up for that matter? And the execs for okaying it are just as bad...a glitched, half baked graphical porn...congrats, guys. Anyway, back to the horrific game...the fight scenes are so mired in flashing lights and effects get ready to lose sight of your player throughout the game.

    In short...was it lengthy, yes...I played over 140+ hours...out of those hours I would say a good 30-40% were just powering through the glitches. The main line story is okay (this is my first DA game) but for the person that never touched a DA, I was left confused....so much so, like many players have stated, I just powered through and stopped ready the story, any story line that didn't involve the main one (i.e. close the rift and kill the bad guy).

    I suggest you either wait another couple months or don't play it religiously until they patch this crap fest (if they patch it AT ALL!)...and forget about the Multiplayer portion. It literally is based on Freemium...you cannot get gear or lvl fast enough without dropping your money (AGAIN) to purchase weapons and gear that will allow you to proceed further.

    So if you like frustration, preaching sexual identity crap and glitches, this game is for you! If not, stay very clear of this game. Because in short, this game is not innovated but just Assassins Creed with a different skin on it.    … Expand
  45. Koloski
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Very good graphics, I personally thought the story was very engaging. I'm guessing I'm about half way through the game and have about 30 hours put into it. I've also logged about 10 hours of multiplayer, which I love as well.

    I'm not sure what people are complaining about. Fantastic game.
  46. Ozymandias10
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    Dragon age: Inquisition is a good game, despite all the negativity it has got from many, it results to be an actual fun. adventure.
    it´s not a perfect game and im pretty sure it´s a desapointing game for many people, the thruth is, that Bioware sold their soul the the devil (EA) and their only goal it´s to sell, not create a revolutionary videogames but to sell more copies....
    In their    Dragon age: Inquisition is a good game, despite all the negativity it has got from many, it results to be an actual fun. adventure.
    it´s not a perfect game and im pretty sure it´s a desapointing game for many people, the thruth is, that Bioware sold their soul the the devil (EA) and their only goal it´s to sell, not create a revolutionary videogames but to sell more copies....
    In their trailers they make me belive this game was going to be a true defining point for next-gen games and it´s not.
    There´s no point on giving a lot of empty-worth for nothing-space on a game, it is an open world but, the world itself, doesn´t feels alive as it should be, enemies respawn minutes after you killed them, wich makes walking trough the area not as fun as it should be, the storyline it´s not that great, i tought that becoming the inquisitor meant something more than just taking desicions like *he should live-he should die* where´s all the power that represents becoming the inquisitor?, there are no jaw dropping moments like in dragon age: origins, where evrething could happen, the lack of cutomization in character creation is so awful, so....simple, the unfair customization of the skyhold, where the options are many but yet, it makes no difference at all!!!, the mounts sistem is so dull, why would you not put a fighting option on the mount!? Skyrim did it, The witcher 3 will, why not in Dragon age? there are several tipes of mount where probably the collest ones will be for DLC.
    But not everithing is bad, there´s also a lot of good things.
    1.-The companions are unique and interesting,the relationship you take with each one is very special, their side quests are very interesting, some are fun and others very simple, but fun.
    2.-The graphics are outstanding, some places are beatiful just to see, like the Winter Palace in Orlais, or the Fade! that gives you the felling of and unknown world and mysteries whithin.
    3.-The battles agains the dragons are bad-ass!
    4.-The whole fighting sistem is actually good, not revolutionary but neither bad.
    5.-i said before that the story leaves much to be desired, but at least allows you to replay the game several times so you can do all the things you didn´t do before.

    Conclusión: it´s a must play game and it deserves to be recognized as a good game, a game we have been waiting for, and now, it´s here.Let´s hope that in the future game developers starts realising that they are not just selling "games", they are creating worlds, and this worlds have a need to feel alive, they are giving life to caracters that we learn to love and cherish and when a company relise that, they will create the ultimate RPG gaming expirience for sure.    … Expand
  47. psugrad1999
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I got to say, I've been yearning for a Skyrim on my Xbox One since it launched. The scope, scale, and depth of that game was amazing on the 360. It took a year, but I finally found what I was sorely missing.

    This game is amazing. I loved Origins on the 360, and this game is what should have been the sequel to Origins. The world is vivid, full of lore, and is really fun to explore.    I got to say, I've been yearning for a Skyrim on my Xbox One since it launched. The scope, scale, and depth of that game was amazing on the 360. It took a year, but I finally found what I was sorely missing.

    This game is amazing. I loved Origins on the 360, and this game is what should have been the sequel to Origins. The world is vivid, full of lore, and is really fun to explore. I am still amazed that even during the cut scenes, my character shows full customization. The skin color, face shape, eye color, tattoos, everything is there.

    The first area that you can roam in is massive. I've been playing this since last Friday through EA Access and I still haven't done everything you can do. Glitches are minimum. I had it drop back to the dashboard just one time and I haven't experienced any other type of weirdness.

    The pros:

    Massive regions
    Deep and rich lore, and books are not nearly as repetitive like was found in skyrim. I have yet to find the same book.
    Lots of stuff to do
    Crafting, you can craft, and mine for resources. Almost to much.
    NPC's are interesting, and I'm actually starting to care about what they think.

    Cons:

    It's not totally glitch free. Sometimes you can back yourself so far away that ranged combat doesn't render well.
    Speaking of combat, the freeze combat is nice to add in, but it's overly complicated.
    I love being able to pickup all sorts of items, but the crafting system is way out of whack. I'm constantly pulling elf root just to make sure I always have enough. You can never get enough elf root.
    The voice acting is bland, but still better then Peter Dinklage in Destiny.
    It's way to easy to get distracted, but that is an issue most games like this suffer from.

    In all, it's a great game. If you loved Origins, than this is a must buy. If you loved Skyrim, than this is also a must buy for the One. I have played this game for over 6 hours, and barely scratched the surface. It has yet to feel boring. Combat could use some fine tuning, and there are some minor issues in combat animations that need fixed. This is one of the few games that I feel like I'm not a beta tester. Bioware did an excellent job and I really look forward to loosing all my free time to it.    … Expand
  48. DavidWarden
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I got to ride a unicorn 10/10 .
  49. Laureanojgv
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Amazingly Amazing!

    Decision making. Atmosphere. Multiple Huge Sandboxes. Crafting system. Players. Pausing and Strategy System. Everything is amazing. This game is played however you want it to be played as. If you want a DA Origins experience with the pausing and strategy you can have it, in the other hand, if you want a DA 2 Experience you may also have it since you may just run    Amazingly Amazing!

    Decision making. Atmosphere. Multiple Huge Sandboxes. Crafting system. Players. Pausing and Strategy System. Everything is amazing.

    This game is played however you want it to be played as. If you want a DA Origins experience with the pausing and strategy you can have it, in the other hand, if you want a DA 2 Experience you may also have it since you may just run straight into battle and do what you must.

    The game is good, and certainly some of the best that XOne and RPG's of Next Gen have to offer.
    The Story is nice and the constantly changing world is amazing!

    So watch out for all those haters and fanboys and their reviews specially those who start lik2 "I'm a big DA fan....", i've seen some of them do the same post in every single console review... Also, the game just got out, how can you make a full and truly review about the game, i've only played it for 5 hours... so this review its not completely valid! As in know my experience is amazing and i got what i was expecting for. So don't play 30 hours of the game and give it a 0, surely you had some fun.

    For me the downside is the amount of space... too much. Anyway I loved and i was looking forward for this game since it was announced and i was certainly looking for this DA experience, all the lore, the world everything.

    Wish you could play as a warden again!!    … Expand
  50. 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.
  51. fletcha2001
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Best Dragon Age so far. It includes the tactical combat of Origins with the fast paste combat of DA:II. This game is no longer also as linear as the others as you can jump and the world is bigger and more open. Finally, a game that can rival Skyrim.
  52. Zenzukai
    Nov 29, 2014
    8
    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.
  53. NinjaHamster
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I believe that this is the best rpg to release in quite some time. I have played a mere 20 hours and I feel like I am still dancing on the surface of what to expect. It has a good crafting system, random encounters that so not feel contrived, side quests that seem relevant to the main story, and so far the main story is intriguing and compelling. The game feels both familiar and unique andI believe that this is the best rpg to release in quite some time. I have played a mere 20 hours and I feel like I am still dancing on the surface of what to expect. It has a good crafting system, random encounters that so not feel contrived, side quests that seem relevant to the main story, and so far the main story is intriguing and compelling. The game feels both familiar and unique and I look forward to exploring its world for many hours to come.… Expand
  54. Anarion
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Outstanding game with improved combat, graphics and overall gameplay. Combat is fluent, and the graphics are breath taking. It has also become an open world, which is outstanding.
  55. Hornwalker
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    I'm new to Dragon Age, so I did a little bit of reading to familiarize myself with the universe, I recommend the same to anyone who picks this game up.

    Basically, this is a true Bioware game, if you played Mass Effect it is very similar in mechanics and UI. I think of it as Mass Effect meets Skyrim. Solid gameplay, great Co-Op multiplayer, a fascinating and rich world. This is the    I'm new to Dragon Age, so I did a little bit of reading to familiarize myself with the universe, I recommend the same to anyone who picks this game up.

    Basically, this is a true Bioware game, if you played Mass Effect it is very similar in mechanics and UI. I think of it as Mass Effect meets Skyrim. Solid gameplay, great Co-Op multiplayer, a fascinating and rich world. This is the game I needed to get my through the winter. If you like fantasy RPG, you can not go wrong here.

    For me only thing that doesn't bring it to a 10 is the occasional glitch(nothing game breaking, more amusing than anything) and the main character feels a little flat...the Herald isn't quite up to Commander Shepherd level, and the dialogue system doesn't really reward being "evil" the way it did in KOTOR or Mass Effect.    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. Angry
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The only way you will not like this game is if you are not an RPG fan, or if you think WoW is a RPG. It seems all the negative reviews are simply from dumb people who aren't sure how to properly play the game, or don't know what an RPG is supposed to be. This game LITERALLY gets EVERYTHING right. (The story might be its weakest part, but in by NO means is it bad). Im not sure where theThe only way you will not like this game is if you are not an RPG fan, or if you think WoW is a RPG. It seems all the negative reviews are simply from dumb people who aren't sure how to properly play the game, or don't know what an RPG is supposed to be. This game LITERALLY gets EVERYTHING right. (The story might be its weakest part, but in by NO means is it bad). Im not sure where the comments of it being "Unoriginal" come from, (other than from someone with down syndrome) but this game is the MOST original RPG to come out in the last 10 years, and its a THOUSAND times better than Skyrim. Also, contrary to more incorrect reviews, the game is far from a HackNSlash. It has pause Tactics, that unless your playing on easy, you will need to and want to use often. On top of all this, i did not like the first dragon age or the second. At all. I cannot put this game down. Bad reviews of this game are pure and simply, false.… Expand
  58. SofaJockeyUK
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    The first thing you have to do it to leave your expectations at the door. It isn't Skyrim and it's a fair difference to Dragon Age Origins and II and in a good way. After 30 hours of single player and 20 multiplayer matches I think I can make an assessment. DAI is epic style action RPG. It isn't about micro-managing stats, nor does it pretend to me. The open regions are huge. The story atThe first thing you have to do it to leave your expectations at the door. It isn't Skyrim and it's a fair difference to Dragon Age Origins and II and in a good way. After 30 hours of single player and 20 multiplayer matches I think I can make an assessment. DAI is epic style action RPG. It isn't about micro-managing stats, nor does it pretend to me. The open regions are huge. The story at the end of the first act was genuinely gripping and totally wrong-footed expectations I had from the trailer. The Xbox One version runs smoothly. In short this is the game I hoped to play, so I can't rate in become first rate. (Giving this game scores of '0' and '1' 5 minutes after launch is just trolling in my opinion.… Expand
  59. jb66
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    would give it a 10 just not finish the game because it is endless, love the game one of the best this year by far, if your looking for a new game that lasts its a MUST MUST BUY
  60. Star_Wars
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Awesome game, great story and that graphics! First real "next-gen" game. 80-120 hours here I come! Great controls, however the control of the AI team members could be better. Therefore I give it a 9/10
  61. CowboyGamer68
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Ever since Christmas Morning of 1980, when I played my first Atari 2600 video game with my little brother, I've been waiting for a game like the Inquisition.

    Yes, I am old enough to be your Dad and refuse to ever grow up! ;) The Inquisition the perfect game for me. Flawless in every way. I had so much fun that after about an hour of game play, I stopped and started over again just    Ever since Christmas Morning of 1980, when I played my first Atari 2600 video game with my little brother, I've been waiting for a game like the Inquisition.

    Yes, I am old enough to be your Dad and refuse to ever grow up! ;)

    The Inquisition the perfect game for me. Flawless in every way. I had so much fun that after about an hour of game play, I stopped and started over again just to experience it again!!

    The graphics and voice acting are mind blowing!! After working about 2 hours to get the PERFECT look for my character, it was so cool to see him come to life with expressions and a VOICE!!! It makes me feel much more invested in my character.

    I LOVE the outfits & gear!! If my STARTING gear looks this good, I can only imagine what the other gear will look like.

    The LORE... OMG.. the Tapestry is friggen genius! While a bit of a pain to figure out (I'm not the smartest guy on the block) it was well worth the effort to get it up and going. The experience of picking up and reading lore, or to hear characters mention some of the details that I just completed in DAO and DA2 is sooooooo awesome!

    My inquisition is like sipping a glass of Carménère... I take my time, savor each experience... read the lore along the way, check in with my friends on the Dragon Age Fb Page, read and verify interesting facts via the DA Wiki, etc.... all of this to expand my understanding of the lore. This allows me to leveraging my knowledge to create solid well planned choices along my journey.

    I am totally immersed in the story. Everything has a purpose. I don't feel like I'm doing mindless "Hunt and Fetch" quests.

    The took the BEST from each of the preceding games and expansions and infused it into a beautiful tapestry of fun and imagination.    … Expand
  62. Vinylspinners
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    Waited and waited, and it was worth the wait. If I could focus on the negatives there would be 2. 1) no storage chest or lockers and 2) some technical issues, such as the dialogue wheel not popping up during conversations (occasionally), this can be negated by pressing x though. Visually at times Inquisition can look a little underwhelming but for the most part it's visuals are impressive.Waited and waited, and it was worth the wait. If I could focus on the negatives there would be 2. 1) no storage chest or lockers and 2) some technical issues, such as the dialogue wheel not popping up during conversations (occasionally), this can be negated by pressing x though. Visually at times Inquisition can look a little underwhelming but for the most part it's visuals are impressive. Considering how big the game is and how different areas in look and feel to one another its a remarkable feat. You do get the sense that despite a large development team, you can feel the love that went into it's creation. Plenty of reading, great characters and dialogue, big big play areas, nasty dragons, mounts, customization out of every pour and a great sense of value in product purchase. Excellent, excellent game.… Expand
  63. Swordhoarder
    Dec 19, 2014
    4
    I have 200+ hours in this game. I am a HUGE dragonage fan, and i must say that i am dissapointed. After the disaster of da2 and all the feed back from the fans i hoped for something much better. Although beutiful graphics, and the large areas to explore, still very repeditive, its 8 or 9 areas , and you do the same thing in each , after 3 different areas it becomes manotonious, and theI have 200+ hours in this game. I am a HUGE dragonage fan, and i must say that i am dissapointed. After the disaster of da2 and all the feed back from the fans i hoped for something much better. Although beutiful graphics, and the large areas to explore, still very repeditive, its 8 or 9 areas , and you do the same thing in each , after 3 different areas it becomes manotonious, and the chaos of the small bs side quests, and the bland storyline and secondary quests makes it so boring you not wanna play after awhile. Even the emding was just...... "Blah". Theres more i could say that it wrong but this is the worst of it! Da origins is an amazing game, had you excited to play! and if its not broke dont fix it the correct saying. Instead of bringing the greatness of dao back , its like they just improved da2:( They just need to stop making anymore da games, they can no longer do it right… Expand
  64. Bluethunder213
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    Wow, what a great game. The story is intense, long and makes you forget about all of Dragon Age 2's missteps. Beautiful graphics and vast worlds, made me quickly fall in love with the game. I didn't think I would say this when I bought it, but this might just be the best game in the last 5 years.
  65. Kronos362
    Mar 17, 2015
    3
    I'm not too sure what half of the critics are on, but the game is worth 6/10 at best. That's it. Large world, bla, bla, bla but at the end of the day it was just a bit boring and lacks any real substance for my liking. I'm afraid to say it, but it's true. The positive is that I played my friend's copy for a bit first, so was spared having to pay for this waste of time. I have at leastI'm not too sure what half of the critics are on, but the game is worth 6/10 at best. That's it. Large world, bla, bla, bla but at the end of the day it was just a bit boring and lacks any real substance for my liking. I'm afraid to say it, but it's true. The positive is that I played my friend's copy for a bit first, so was spared having to pay for this waste of time. I have at least learnt from my past mistakes and Bioware has rightly not received any of my money for yet more characterless drivel.… Expand
  66. Boonsaints6284
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    26 hrs in with my Warrior character and i put this up in my favorite rpgs of all time.....its up there with Dark Souls series and Skyrim slightly ahead of Skyrim! The amount of exploration and missions is monumental compared to most games! a must buy if you love rpgs
  67. disgruntlegame
    Feb 15, 2015
    1
    The Good

    • Voice Acting isn't too bad and improved from DAO The Bad • The dialogue is beyond cliche • Horrible AI (i.e. they're dumb as mud) obviously not improved from the last 2 games • Camera controls could use some work • Forgettable recruit characters and end boss • The hair cuts of varnish wood are back as well as the dopey facial expressions like they're all on    The Good

    • Voice Acting isn't too bad and improved from DAO

    The Bad

    • The dialogue is beyond cliche

    • Horrible AI (i.e. they're dumb as mud) obviously not improved from the last 2 games

    • Camera controls could use some work

    • Forgettable recruit characters and end boss

    • The hair cuts of varnish wood are back as well as the dopey facial expressions like they're all on drugs

    • Graphics look like something from 2007 Someone should tell Bioware this is 2015

    • Pacing is horrible it gets better after about 20 hours sort of like Final Fantasy 13 but that's not really a strong suit

    • Multiplayer is like Dead Space 2 multiplayer in that it's boring and forgettable.

    • Quests are MMO type quests once again not a strong suit especially for a single player game

    • Bugs, bugs and oh yeah bugs. You'll need to keep a few saves. This is a beta, not a release. Don't listen to what they say - the quality of this game is late alpha or early beta quality at best.

    Conclusion: I wouldn't pay full price for this It will come down in price shortly so wait......    … Expand
  68. MacauDragon
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    The game is very good except the multiplayer that is very leggy and slow.
    It is very much like an old game multiplayer nothing like Titanfall or even Gears of war which are very good multiplayer systems.
  69. Rysingzombie
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    I couldn't wait to play this game so I signed up for EA access to play the 6 hour demo! I loved it so much that I went to GameStop for the midnight release! My son loved it so much that he begged his grandma to buy him a copy so we didn't have to share it. The graphics are gorgeous, the story is epic, and the gameplay is addicting! In fact I need to end this review so I can go play itI couldn't wait to play this game so I signed up for EA access to play the 6 hour demo! I loved it so much that I went to GameStop for the midnight release! My son loved it so much that he begged his grandma to buy him a copy so we didn't have to share it. The graphics are gorgeous, the story is epic, and the gameplay is addicting! In fact I need to end this review so I can go play it some more. If you like Fantasy/RPGs or you like games period, you owe it to yourself to pick this game up!… Expand
  70. 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
  71. RP421969
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Superb writing with a story that is engrossing graphics are what next gen promised. Love the open world feel, not sure why there is so much hate. This is exactly what the player base was asking for. I for one applaud Bioware for an excellent well thought out epic adventure that will continue to play for months to come.
  72. TSapper
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    Nov 19, 2014

    10 Dragon Age: Inquisition Image OK. I've put down my controller only a few times in the last two days - right now is one of those times. Engrossing game, beautiful, yet with brutal combat. Hint: stack up a lot of levels before you try to fight a dragon. Ouch. I'm as enthralled as I was the first two days in Skyrim. The big test will come in how long I play this and how    Nov 19, 2014

    10
    Dragon Age: Inquisition Image OK. I've put down my controller only a few times in the last two days - right now is one of those times. Engrossing game, beautiful, yet with brutal combat. Hint: stack up a lot of levels before you try to fight a dragon. Ouch.
    I'm as enthralled as I was the first two days in Skyrim. The big test will come in how long I play this and how many times I restart a new game. It will be very hard to beat Skyrim but Bioware may have just given me the game to do so.
    Will update rating and review months later when the 'newness' wares off and the true value of the game emerges.
    UPDATE: Still a good game, however ... I can honestly say that DA:I is definitely NOT as good overall as Skyrim. I think Bioware wasted dev time trying to get the player to "feel" for their character/team mates but the emotion/relationship piece is really just an annoyance. After a month+, I'm actually dropping my score by two points and firing up Skyrim again instead.    … Expand
  73. Mendozer03
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Some small bugs here and there, but nothing close to game breaking. The atmosphere in this game is amazing and I found myself completely immersed after a few hours of playing. I haven't felt as immersed in a game since Dark Souls. Everyone who enjoys a good RPG should **** get this game.
  74. Fallenlords
    Dec 30, 2014
    3
    In a word ... disappointing. Having finished the game I have to say I expected more, a lot more.

    I liked my character, a big hulking male Qunari with a two handed axe. But the stock characters where pretty dull. Sera was one of the most interesting, just due to the mad things she would say for no reason. But the rest, talking to them was more like pulling teeth than progressing the    In a word ... disappointing. Having finished the game I have to say I expected more, a lot more.

    I liked my character, a big hulking male Qunari with a two handed axe. But the stock characters where pretty dull. Sera was one of the most interesting, just due to the mad things she would say for no reason. But the rest, talking to them was more like pulling teeth than progressing the story along (which is weak to say the least). The war room, was next to pointless. You didn't actually formulate any sort of strategy, just certain missions became unlocked as you progressed as well as overall skill boosts. The Inquistors throne, for making those life and death decisions, was a good feature but totally under utilised.

    Some of the main missions were more of a bind than enjoyable, with one having a sort of time limited investigation sequence that was just out of character with the rest of the game. Most are pretty much the same, standard RPG type quests. Get this, find that, kill that, lots of side missions that ultimately seem to end up making no overall difference. Just there to fill in some time between the main story.

    Combat was alright, but just senseless MMO type button mash. Perhaps some people will delve into the tactical side of things in more depth. But I just pressed buttons in a type of sequence and waited for skills to cool down. Combat is a bit hit .... and a lot of... miss. If an enemy is under the effect of something else, damage seems to be almost queued. Meaning the fight can end and the bad guy it still waiting to die after been swamped with damage. Other times your actions seem to have no effect, apart from hitting thin air. Some fights with dragons were annoying more than invigorating. Battle a dragon for a considerable time, only for it to be on it's last legs and call reinforcements. AI was capable but limited, squad had an aversion to healing and being healed. Didn't help team mates. Things like a healing mist which could heal your whole party, you would find one of your party decides to move out of the area of effect. For no reason, just wanders off at the crucial moment. AI Healer in the party was next to useless. Which sort of screwed up the party dynamic.

    Didn't play on-line, not something that interests me in this type of game unless the game is a fully fledged MMO.

    The ending was an anti-climax. Which let down the game as a whole. It needed a twist, something epic to happen at the end and it didn't. There was an event within my timeline at the end, but I just wasn't bothered at this point.

    I have heard a lot of mention of this game and Skyrim in the same breath. The only similarity I found was they were the same type of genre. That was where the similarities end. Skyrim is an immersive game that pulls you in different directions, absorbs you into a game world. This game is a lot of bits of game world bolted together, to show how the developers can do different types of terrain. With no real world connection going on. Almost episodic in nature.

    As a person that likes the story and exploration, more than combat and skills trees etc. I just found it weak on both fronts. The odd time it was engaging, but quickly brought you back to earth with slow load screens and a multitude of bugs. There were no game breaking bugs that I came across but the overall quality was poor, as if it had either not been tested or they just ignored the bugs. Seems to be a pattern with games released by EA, quality has just gone out of the window.

    I didn't feel any love in this game at all. It comes across as a chore. The character actors did their part mostly to a good standard. The story was quite lame and generic in the sense of good guy/bad guy scenario. Didn't feel any decision mattered to the overall scheme of things. And what you have is a patchwork of game worlds stitched together to make it seem like a big game to rival the likes of Skyrim. When in fact all it does is make you yearn for another game like Skyrim to come along.

    I would play this game because it's not the worse. But I don't seen any replay value and unless you want to do every side quest, the game is quite short. The side quests are not varied enough to make things interesting. In essence it actually feels cluttered, with a lot of stuff added because they felt it should be added as a standard but made little sense. Like crafting, spend time making something like a weapon with attachments only to find store bought had better stats. None of which seemed to have much impact.

    Overall a disappointing game to end a disappointing year in gaming.    … Expand
  75. castortroyj10
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    One of the best RPG games ever made!
    I firstly must confess, I have been a massive RPG fan ever since the early Zelda games of the 80's and 90's but I did not play the previous 2 DA games.
    This game had popped up on my radar a few months back and I caved in and pre ordered for release day. The game immediately puts you in the action with a great story and from the word go. I was also    One of the best RPG games ever made!
    I firstly must confess, I have been a massive RPG fan ever since the early Zelda games of the 80's and 90's but I did not play the previous 2 DA games.
    This game had popped up on my radar a few months back and I caved in and pre ordered for release day.
    The game immediately puts you in the action with a great story and from the word go. I was also impressed with the fact that you can pretty much travel where you like straight away, and believe me the map is absolutely HUGE! the game still be brilliant with just the main story but its worth noting that the amount of side quests that you can get involved with gives this game ENDLESS longitivity. You really can get lost in this game.

    The DAI world itself is truly stunning. I regularly found myself stopping half way through a journey across the world just to stop what I was doing and look around at this impressive environment. It really is that visually impressive.

    The only negative that I can really see, (if im being picky) Is that there are a few flaws in the combat system that ultimately can take a little away from your experience. The tactical mode to be specific doesn't allow for the camera to move very far away meaning you still need to be quite close to enemies to pause time and plan tactical attacks. That being said, Combat is still generally very satisfying and as you progress through the game and unlock more skills and power, it gets better and better.

    Summary: This game pushes RPG games back to the top of the industry where they belong. With scope for 200+ hours of gameplay and a stunning and truly immersive world that can suck you into it, Dragon Age Inquisition would be my personal choice for Game of the Year 2014.
    Go and buy it!    … Expand
  76. SchroederRock
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    Although DA: Inquisition is not quite as excellent as Skyrim, it still earns the praise and awards given to it by simply being a great, open RPG that boasts great versatility and allows you to play as you'd like. The game is both easy to learn and somewhat difficult to master (a key component to a classic title) and doesn't force you to exclusively stick to the character you create toAlthough DA: Inquisition is not quite as excellent as Skyrim, it still earns the praise and awards given to it by simply being a great, open RPG that boasts great versatility and allows you to play as you'd like. The game is both easy to learn and somewhat difficult to master (a key component to a classic title) and doesn't force you to exclusively stick to the character you create to play through the game's reasonably-lengthy story. Like Skyrim, you could probably push through the core story items within a few days of play. But doing so will only make your late-game efforts more difficult and void of the depth Inquisition has to offer. An easy recommendation for anyone that enjoys RPGs and has been yearning for something to fill that Elder Scrolls-shaped hole in the heart.… Expand
  77. qtaz101
    Dec 7, 2014
    5
    With this being my first full play-through of a Dragon Age game, I was impressed. The areas are large and expansive, the storyline is deep. Characters are all unique. You will log crazy hours doing everything that can be done, which is an aspect I love. On the other hand, there are issues. When a new area loads that is filled with people, after you have loaded in NPCs will randomly fallWith this being my first full play-through of a Dragon Age game, I was impressed. The areas are large and expansive, the storyline is deep. Characters are all unique. You will log crazy hours doing everything that can be done, which is an aspect I love. On the other hand, there are issues. When a new area loads that is filled with people, after you have loaded in NPCs will randomly fall from the sky and pop in, as if the game didn't finish loading. Also, at times enemies will randomly jump and fall down from the sky as well; I was facing a giant, or at least attempted to, and the enemy literally jumped and disappeared. I also attacked another and after hitting it, it flew away and got stuck in a tree. The bugs are kinda crazy, albeit funny at times. Also, voice animations sometimes cease completely. Many times, I was in the middle of a conversation and out of nowhere, my character's voice stops and mouths move, relying upon captions to fill me in. Bioware needs to address these bugs in an update, and once accomplished I believe the game can be a solid 8. No perfect 10, but a good solid 8. DA Inquisition will certainly hold me over into 2015.

    EDIT: Also the game randomly quits itself. Before I gave this game a 7 but because of this MAJOR BUG and the bugs I mentioned earlier I have to give it a 5 until they are fixed.    … Expand
  78. mikhailmaldonag
    Aug 19, 2017
    0
    Controls are broken. game is a bad port. 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.
  79. thegadfly44
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    The graphics are beautiful and the game play is great. The story is engaging and a lot of fun. I don't care for the skill trees to much, feels like old hat. Also, it can start to feel repetitive after awhile.
  80. ginko13
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    The game is one the best RPG's i've played in a very long time, but it has its quirks than any game would reasonably have. Instead of fanboying or being a douche, i want to give justice for the game it is and the heart put into it. For those who had loved Origins, and as i had, been deeply disappointed by DA2 to the point of dropping the title, Inquisition for me was something i was iffyThe game is one the best RPG's i've played in a very long time, but it has its quirks than any game would reasonably have. Instead of fanboying or being a douche, i want to give justice for the game it is and the heart put into it. For those who had loved Origins, and as i had, been deeply disappointed by DA2 to the point of dropping the title, Inquisition for me was something i was iffy about at first, but after playing it, Inquisition is truly one of Biowares masterpieces.

    Story:
    The primary reason i'd assume you'd have bought the game- and to some it may have been slow or others have said boring, but it goes to who you are as a gamer. DAI excels into creating a immersive and well articulated and detailed world. It highlights and contrasts the cultures of the people across the world know as Thedas. The main story isnt perfect though, as the idea they adversized was closing the hole in the sky that was spewing demons. Despite that, it fell short in owning up to that, where you simply complete a portion of the story and anticlimactically finish it. Despite that, the aftermath and the second arc are fantastic into bringing you into the ranks of the army you command and getting to know your comrades and your army. The story features both dark and humorous undertones, which is icing on top of the strong foundation.
    8/10

    Sound:
    The sound of the game also flies beyond what you'd expect- the french accented orleisians to the more flat dialect of the fereldans. Every map has its unique ambiance, from frozen tundras to barren deserts. Voice acting is lively and each perfectly fits each character.
    9/10

    Graphics/world:
    Of the most obvious things in the game is the emphasis upon the aesthetics, the painstaking detail put into designing the world you see- going from every extreme of winter tundras, grasslands, emerald green forests, putrid battle fields, and ornate cities. The level of work put into it is incredible and in itself a piece of artwork. It in no way is meant to compensate for lacking parts of the game as others titles have done, and instead, like sound, helps to immerse you into the world created. Despite that, there are a few flaws, such as the enemies contorting in weird ways upon death, or the Skyhaven objects flickering when entering the room. Not flawless, but still the cutting edge in the game industry.
    9/10

    Mechanics:
    The games gear box basically- everything the game does, it does it without flaws and with a streamlined finesse. There is no problem with the control or system. It allows you design a pallet of abilities that you can put into that characters strategy. It has no issues, but it does lack some of the deeper elements that where well regarded in Origins such as the tactics and situational planning you could program into your characters, which inquisitions doesnt have. I had found that strategy was in a sense, numbed in terms of playability due to the lack of specific situational programming i had mentioned. So without any flaws but not excelling over what the series had done in the past it warrants an 8.

    8/10

    Overall:

    9/10

    Definitely something to buy if you have the time in invest into a quality playthrough. Everything about the game welcomes you to become a part of it and you will know that for the price, you got well above the bang for your buck.    … Expand
  81. RustledJimmy
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    One of the first games to truly feel "next gen" this title reminded me that there are still good devs who listen to their communities. A vast improvement over DA 2, this is a good blend of content for both hardcore and casual players. Everyone can enjoy this game. Environments are beautiful, and vary in any way you can imagine. Combat has been more streamlined, and feels less clunky and isOne of the first games to truly feel "next gen" this title reminded me that there are still good devs who listen to their communities. A vast improvement over DA 2, this is a good blend of content for both hardcore and casual players. Everyone can enjoy this game. Environments are beautiful, and vary in any way you can imagine. Combat has been more streamlined, and feels less clunky and is overall more enjoyable.

    The only complaint I have is the usual sandbox game; too much go and play fetch. It could have been replaced with more random caves/dungeons/etc... that would have made this game perfect. But we'll see how all the free DLC adds to the game.    … Expand
  82. Lumio_Draco
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    Wonderfully made and surprisingly expansive. The ending of the story felt a little cliche, however overall the story was memorable. They won me back after their failure with Dragon Age II.
  83. vinsub
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Great game. Nice production values, good/ memorable characters, excellent graphics, tons and tons of content/ stuff to do, and doesn't feel repetitive like Skyrim.
  84. baykahman
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Gameplay

    Bioware has shifted its typical point, press, watch combat system to a hybrid version that feels more responsive, but still retains a system that players are used to. Instead of pressing a button and watching a combo, now the trigger button is held and it feels like the player is doing more. If ever in a tight situation, combat can be quickly ended and allow the player to gain    Gameplay

    Bioware has shifted its typical point, press, watch combat system to a hybrid version that feels more responsive, but still retains a system that players are used to. Instead of pressing a button and watching a combo, now the trigger button is held and it feels like the player is doing more. If ever in a tight situation, combat can be quickly ended and allow the player to gain better position to drink a potion. I felt there is more control in Inquisition than any other version.

    Combat: This game feels more like an Action RPG than a RPG. In terms of action rpg, the player still does not have to aim, can't block or dodge manually, or press buttons in a certain combination for things to happen. However, spells can be casted very fluidly and creating unique combos mid combo is fulfilling and fun. The spell system at first is very easy to use when there are only 3 spells to choose from. Once you have more than 3, you must push a button to bring up the second set of mappings which is a bit clunky and defeats the purpose of quick combat. A more effective way for spells would be similar to Mass Effects system of bringing up the menu as the world around you moves very slow or doesn't move at all. This would allow the player to feel more free to have multiple spells. I found the best way to play was build out 3 and use those effectively. However that is the only gripe I have. The knockback, fancy animations, and sound effects make for a very pleasing experience as an archer, mage, or tank. Just hold down the trigger and wreak havoc.

    Strategy: If you level up enough, you can breeze through the game with just your might and not a whole lot of thinking. That's until you reach a few of the boss battles. I'm not sure if the bosses are programmed to have a higher level than the player, but each boss had a higher level than me. For these skirmishes or battles, strategy is required. I remember one very fulfilling experience where I died about four times to a boss and could not figure out what to do. I then started running around my environment where I found an open gate, a choke point. After I picked off a few enemies early in the battle (as an archer) I ran away from the battle and commanded my party to follow. I then positioned them just beyond the open gate. As soon as the enemies (along with the boss) arrived at the gates, I commanded the party to unleash hell. It was still a hard fought battle and I barely won, which made it feel necessary to do that. It's rare to play a game where real life tactics work. I learned this tactic from the movie 300.

    Inventory: Like most Bioware games, there are tons of items to pickup. The descriptions are not overly complicated and the inventory system is simple to understand which is good for a game that has tons of inventory options. As the game goes on items acquired increase in power at a good pace. I had a good grasp on a good and bad defense level, and when I picked up or crafted an item that jumped at an irregular level, I felt I got lucky or was cheating the game. This is by design though, and it felt great to craft items that seemed to outpace the equipment my enemies had. There are color coded items that signify if they are rare, ultra rare, etc. that make you feel special for crafting or acquiring these off of difficult enemies.

    Leadership

    As the inquisitor, you are called to lead. Most games put the player in the position to overtake the ruler, but then that's it. I've never played a game that allowed me to have this much influence as a leader before and it felt great. There are choices made that directly effect the world. You can choose who and what to attack, who to send on recon missions, and can build the empire however you please. Along with character progression, you also have the progression of the fortress. There are side quests that can be done that will directly effect how well your defenses are and how powerful your units will be. I don't want to spoil any choices made...so I'm going to leave it at that.

    Conclusion

    A must buy. You can easily put 100 hours into this game. I put 60 myself, and that is very long for me. If it weren't for other games coming out, I'd still be playing it. I just have a poor attention span. Combining the new combat system, strong inventory/item system, and the ability to shape the world with leadership, there isn't a game like this I've ever played. The cinematics and deep dialogue can occupy anyone for hours and immerse you into the world. When you get that involved in a virtual place, and have such an ability to shape it, there is something experienced in a fake place you just can't get in the real world.    … Expand
  85. Akos0111
    Oct 24, 2015
    2
    OH My God. This game is... awful. The graphics in Xbox one is bad. And this is the GAME OF THE YEAR? The story is dissapointed and awful, too. The story is boring and poor.
  86. seventhbeacon
    Nov 21, 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
  87. Rotty
    Nov 23, 2014
    4
    So many negatives not sure where to start. The shared health potions are ridiculous as I now have to go back to camp after most fights and on some I have to go back mid fight like the spiders in the oasis I went back 6 times. I have to stop every 3 seconds to loot some rock or plant or I cant upgrade my potions or gear. I played for 7 hours and yet the best weapon I have I made in theSo many negatives not sure where to start. The shared health potions are ridiculous as I now have to go back to camp after most fights and on some I have to go back mid fight like the spiders in the oasis I went back 6 times. I have to stop every 3 seconds to loot some rock or plant or I cant upgrade my potions or gear. I played for 7 hours and yet the best weapon I have I made in the first 5 minutes of playing.
    You will find you are mid fight when all of the sudden wolves just happen to wonder in and of course only attack your people. Kill the wolves and suddenly 3 more walk in. When you are fighting the mobs have a warp skill which makes it impossible to get to them as they warp up cliff walls which you cannot scale. Want to fight one mob at a time or scout a cave don't expect your people to hold position because they autowarp on top of you if you go too far, if was real world I would say 100ft.

    For some reason everywhere you walk there is a mountain on each side of you and always blocking the way you want to go. There will be mountains you can sorta climb but you have to use a cheap way to do it, you climb up as high as you can go and your followers will warp on top of you so you switch to one of them and your main will warp up. If ever I wanted a noclip in place this game would be it.

    The best part of the game you can skip the terrible story writing. I have deleted the game from my system and will sell it back to the store before they drop the trade in value.    … Expand
  88. 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.
  89. kbreezy04
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    Ugh, I am so sick of users on this website giving games bad reviews because the game wasn't EXACTLY like the last one. Waaa DAI isn't exactly like DA2 Waaaa. The game is good, it is not perfect but it provides a high level of entertainment. It is different than the other DAs and oh well.
  90. Caste
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    OH MY!

    The introduction of the game is a little slow, in my opinion, but right after the game let you go around... Wow.
    Maps are huge, the scenarios are just awesome. Full of detail and beautiful spots to explore.

    I have played around 10 hours and I'm just starting the main plot :D
  91. jcarl663
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    This game is a good, old-fashioned RPG. It refined a lot of the elements from previous games, without cutting all of the exploration and depth of the previous entries in the series. It's a good throwback to the days of KotOR. So far, all these negative reviews are just stupid nitpicks or completely misunderstanding of the genre and legacy of the Dragon Age world.
  92. Dustmanblue
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Ok so if you want a honet review about a game that many people are skeptical about, then you came to the right place. First off, let me say now that i got the game on launch date and i have been a huge fan of all Bioware games since i got Mass Effect. After playing through the entire game, well most of it actually, i finally got the guts to see what the fans were saying. I gotta say thatOk so if you want a honet review about a game that many people are skeptical about, then you came to the right place. First off, let me say now that i got the game on launch date and i have been a huge fan of all Bioware games since i got Mass Effect. After playing through the entire game, well most of it actually, i finally got the guts to see what the fans were saying. I gotta say that im at awe about some, if not, most of the reviews about this game. People are saying that the graphics are garbage, the voice acting is aweful, and the story is not the compelling. They must be blind and deaf to say such things.

    Now i will say that the story, compared to Origins, isnt the best, but it is way better than DA2s story. It might be because of the writing, but it felt that this story didnt have that much of a dangerous road, just seal the rift and you're done. The world didnt feel like it was danger but you could say the same thing about Dragon age origins.

    The graphics are simply beautiful, but i can see where people are coming from about the hairs looking greasy. My father got the xbox 360 version of the game while i got the xbox 1 version, and comparing the two, you can see the huge lack of details that had to be cut to make the 360 version compatable. So for those complaining about the graphics, you must be refering to the 360 version, but the 360 version is not that bad graphic rise. The new gene and pc ports however look very stunning, and im quite impressed with everything they put into it.

    The voice acting is quite good. I mean for those complaining must be listening to a different game all together. I mean the original voice actors for Alistair, Leliana, Varric, Cassandra, and Morrigan make there return and if people didnt complain about them then, why now? They sound the same. And the voice actor for james vega is in it as well and most people liked his voice acting so why hate now? And they even went out of their way to supply you with two voice actors for the inquisitor, odds are you will like one of them.

    Now i will say this, the sidequests do feel very bland. I mean in the other Dragon age games, you had these side quests that had a somewhat compelling story. In this game however, it didnt feel that way. It was, you find a ring for a woman and return it, or you open a chest. Even then you couldnt make the choice to sell the ring or keep it for yourself. The other games did allow you to make some sort of choice witht these side quests that could add to your character, but it was lacking in this game.

    However, the choices in this game, i mean main decisions btw, it did feel like you were changing the fate of thedas. From who rules orlais, to who you get it on with, it felt like you were making a difference. And yes for those wondering, the keep does work and your decisions do carry over. Both of my love interests in the other games were mentioned in some way and my warden was continuing her story as well, which proves that she was still alive.

    Dont worry about the ending. It is not a complete and utter disappointment like it was for ME3. you get a solid ending that does and doesnt feel like a sequel bait. If i had to guess, it will continue as some sort of DLC in the future.

    Combat wise, it felt descent enough i suppose. It wasnt a button mash like in DA2, but instead more of a "hold a button to win" . The tactical game wasnt all that helpful for me so i didnt really use it all that much, it may be better on the PC but i wouldnt know. But the combat did do its part and it didt really feel all that boring to me.

    On launch day, it did have many glitches from sound technical difficulties to clipping issues, but it has had some patches over the days which has fixed alot of these problems.

    So all in all, if you are a RPG fan then i highly recommend you to get this game. So thats it for this review and i will catch you fine people later.    … Expand
  93. Abelssault
    Jan 28, 2015
    0
    I dont know what game the people/liers creating reveiws are playing but it isnt Dragon Age: Inquisition. I set out looking for an RPG that could match Skyrim and alls I ended up purchasing was disappointment. One reviewer said its like Skyrim, let me be clear, it absolutely isn't. I hate this game. From its storyline to its cinematics. From its game play to its characters. Its suppose toI dont know what game the people/liers creating reveiws are playing but it isnt Dragon Age: Inquisition. I set out looking for an RPG that could match Skyrim and alls I ended up purchasing was disappointment. One reviewer said its like Skyrim, let me be clear, it absolutely isn't. I hate this game. From its storyline to its cinematics. From its game play to its characters. Its suppose to be open world but make you feel directed. I dont know what upsets me more, the fact that i bought this game online or the fact that most of the other reviews on this page are completely miss leading. I only created this account to say my peace. I am truly disappointed.… Expand
  94. pinball123
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    A HUGE improvement on dragon age 2. To the people giving it 0 reviews and saying the combat is hack n slash style, try increasing the difficulty. At higher difficulties the tactical view becomes far more important and useful. At lower difficulties you only need to use the tactical view for harder boss type fights.

    The game does a great job of presenting a massive amount of content    A HUGE improvement on dragon age 2. To the people giving it 0 reviews and saying the combat is hack n slash style, try increasing the difficulty. At higher difficulties the tactical view becomes far more important and useful. At lower difficulties you only need to use the tactical view for harder boss type fights.

    The game does a great job of presenting a massive amount of content without overwhelming the player and allows you to progress the main story and alter the main world while doing different side quests or zones.

    I would have rated this a 9 except I sometimes hit a bug where the conversations wheel appears but I cannot select anything and it won't go away until I run far enough away from the NPC. Happens often enough to be irritating. Other than that I have had no other technical issues though and it isn't really game impacting.    … Expand
  95. Raydagray
    Nov 22, 2014
    1
    Graphics are incredibly outdated. Story line lacks appeal. Feels like a step back for Bioware. It lacks the smoothness of other Dragon Age adventures and I was not drawn into the game like before.
  96. sicknubs
    Jan 17, 2015
    0
    I bought it, played it for an hour, sold it back. The combat system is awful, like overly complicated and not fun. and the cut scenes are unrealistic. Characters look like mannequins talking. Controlling a party of random characters instead of just the character you created feels... impersonal.
    Don't buy this if you think it will be like a next gen Skyrim. It isn't.
  97. Ramyo
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is the Dragon Age sequel that fans of the franchise have been waiting on. It is Bioware's declaration that they are back and better than ever. If you love rpgs and getting lost in these worlds, then DA Inquisition will keep you entertained for many many hours. If there was one word to describe this game, it would be MASSIVE. There is so much content packed into thisDragon Age: Inquisition is the Dragon Age sequel that fans of the franchise have been waiting on. It is Bioware's declaration that they are back and better than ever. If you love rpgs and getting lost in these worlds, then DA Inquisition will keep you entertained for many many hours. If there was one word to describe this game, it would be MASSIVE. There is so much content packed into this title that I doubt the completionist in me will ever find peace.

    The environments are all beautifully rendered with 10 different enormous sandboxes to explore, each very different from one another. They all seem like their own worlds instead of parts of a larger one. Fast travel is thankfully included, but often I would walk or ride just to enjoy the journey and go exploring. The score is beautifully done and helps set the mood for each of the game's epic moments. One song in particular, The Dawn will come, will stay with you for a very long time.

    The party members in Inquisition are all well voiced and have their own unique charm. There may be too many of them tho as party selection was always difficult for me. The way they play off on one another is always entertaining and it seems they have their own lives and friendships going on when I'm not around.

    The gameplay is standard rpg fare and the return of the tactical camera is a welcome addition when playing on the harder difficulties. You will never lack for a challenge in this game, especially against the 10 optional dragon bosses.

    DA: Inquisition is a must play for all rpg fans and will have you entertained for a long long time.    … Expand
  98. shane_kirby
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    It makes me sad that now a days I can't trust p[layer reviews. People seem to think if their is even one small problem with a game it deserves a Zero or 1. Is almost comical how these independent games which are fun can be getting these 90 scores, while games like mass effect 3 and dragon age inquisition get low scores. Honestly people that don't rate with integrity (most people itIt makes me sad that now a days I can't trust p[layer reviews. People seem to think if their is even one small problem with a game it deserves a Zero or 1. Is almost comical how these independent games which are fun can be getting these 90 scores, while games like mass effect 3 and dragon age inquisition get low scores. Honestly people that don't rate with integrity (most people it seems) these days. A game that is a 0 has to be absolute garbage. Well I just want people to know that they should not rate a game until they finish it. Or at the very least play a significant portion of the game. These days on metacritic I just use critic reviews not player now. Also the site should now use a median not average to rate the player reviews.… Expand
  99. The1Fox1
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    I'm a huge fan of the dragon age series and Inquisition doesn't disappoint. I'm not sure why there is so much negativity given to this game. It brings back some elements similar (but not exactly) to Origins, so it's not so hack n slash like in DA2. The Maps are enormous, and there is so much to do (120 hours in and im estimating about another 25-30 to go). I can't give this a 10, cause iI'm a huge fan of the dragon age series and Inquisition doesn't disappoint. I'm not sure why there is so much negativity given to this game. It brings back some elements similar (but not exactly) to Origins, so it's not so hack n slash like in DA2. The Maps are enormous, and there is so much to do (120 hours in and im estimating about another 25-30 to go). I can't give this a 10, cause i still feel like Origins was better,both game play and story line. Don't get me wrong i love Inquisitions story line, but it's still not GREAT!, it's just great.… Expand
  100. Daelus
    Jan 15, 2015
    9
    n a word; AWESOME. If you are 1 of the 117 people on this site that rated this game negatively (NEGATIVELY??!!), I am not sure what your real issue is, but suffice to say, you are an idiot. Reasonable people can debate if this game is merely a very good RPG or one of the best all time, but in no sane judgement is this game anything but very good.

    Other than the ME series and RDR there    n a word; AWESOME. If you are 1 of the 117 people on this site that rated this game negatively (NEGATIVELY??!!), I am not sure what your real issue is, but suffice to say, you are an idiot. Reasonable people can debate if this game is merely a very good RPG or one of the best all time, but in no sane judgement is this game anything but very good.

    Other than the ME series and RDR there no other games that are materially better. Truth be told, in many respects this game is better than them from a scope standpoint, but full immersion, for me, was impossible because of the not so subtle gay politics that Bioware champions. It literally permeates the game and makes the social aspect a joke (more than 1/2 the characters are gay and none of the women, romanceable or otherwise, are attractive), Look we get it, some people really high up at Bioware are gay....so what? Don't push your politics on the other 99%. Your ME series walked the line between your message and the rest of the world rather well.

    Now, as to the game....WOW.....the world is huge...larger than Skyrim and much more diverse from environment to enemies; although the towns are far less dynamic than Skyrim. Overall I spent about 50% more time in DA:I (150 hours) than in Skyrim....and all within 1 story, whereas in Skyrim, that was 5 or 6 different stories. This should be the model for open=world going forward....or at least a step in the right direction.

    GOTY hands-down. I still have FC4 up next, but this was the best game I have played in over 2 years. Bioware, if you get some of your internal issues dealt with, you might actually contend with Bethesda as the best in the business.    … Expand
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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#14 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    Dragon Age: Inquisition represents a glorious return to form for the series, with its huge world to explore, great cast of characters, and immensely satisfying combat and character progression. Despite its flaws, this is easily a contender for RPG of the year, and a must-have for most any gamer.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 9, 2015
    70
    If you're looking to satisfy that RPG itch on your brand-new, current-gen console, you can certainly to do so with Inquisition.
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Dec 19, 2014
    90
    With Dragon Age Inquisition, BioWare returns in a great shape with a game that goes on for dozens and dozens of hours.
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