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. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. DavidWarden
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I got to ride a unicorn 10/10 .
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. DegenCutter
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    A superb game with a great cast of characters, Dragon Age Inquisition offers a fascinating world to explore with deep lore. The game offers a great deal of content to explore, some of which can be almost overwhelming if you try to do it all, but that's what subsequent play throughs are for!
  62. MaximusBatman
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    Dragon Age: Inquisition has made up for a lot of the missteps that were taken in Dragon Age II but still doesn't quite live up to Origins.

    The "hack 'n' slash" combat of Dragon Age II has been refined to put more emphasis on using your skills which I like. I still prefer the combat system of Origins were you needed to load attacks into a queue (the same as kotor) which put a great    Dragon Age: Inquisition has made up for a lot of the missteps that were taken in Dragon Age II but still doesn't quite live up to Origins.

    The "hack 'n' slash" combat of Dragon Age II has been refined to put more emphasis on using your skills which I like. I still prefer the combat system of Origins were you needed to load attacks into a queue (the same as kotor) which put a great emphasis on chaining your skills together in the correct order, and when you did the results were often very satisfying. Some people consider Origins combat too slow and tedious which is fine, people are entitled to their opinions and honestly they're correct in saying it's slow and tedious, still prefer it though. Inquisitions combat system is a worthwhile compromise between Origins and DA2.

    The story is the most epic in scope in the Dragon Age series so far. You're leading a fight against almost everything in the DA universe. Your enemies include mages, templars, demons, darkspawn, assassins, the carta, dragons, a rebel army, the undead, various monsters, a would-be archdemon, a would-be god, poltical figures, and even grey wardens.
    The story and writing are great, living up to the expectations set by Origins for the most part. The side quests aren't as memorable as the ones in Origins but the main quest and companion quests are on par.
    The amount of side quests in this game is daunting, coupling that with the fact that the quests are not very memorable can make trying to 100% this game a chore but they do move you around the various locales promoting discovery and collecting lore.

    Graphically this game is nothing special. Slightly above average in my opinion.

    Bugs are present on the xbox one version. Frequent audio delays which occur mostly within the first few seconds of loading into an area, frequent texture pop-in, freezing happens occasionally but lasts only a second or two, bugged dialogues which require you to reload to get the dialogues working properly but this only happened to me once.

    A few critiques I have:
    Some of the war table operations take too long. Sometimes I would wait to advance the story so that I could clear out every war table operation on the off chance that the operations have some contextual effect on the main story missions. I'm sure I'm not the only one that has done this and it needlessly inflates playtime. Also it sucks when after completing a long operation you're rewarded with junk.

    When I have a party with a warrior, rouge, and mage, and I go up to an item requiring action from a mage (like activating a veil fire torch) while I'm playing as a warrior it would be nice if the a.i. mage in my party executed that action instead of me having to switch to them to do it. A minor gripe but having to switch characters to perform class specific environment actions needlessly increases game time without adding anything.

    The shared health potion thing sucks. You can only carry a limited amount and because of this the result is frequent backtracking to inquisition camps to resupply your health potions. I understand it makes hard fights harder by having to manage your potion consumption correctly but the ultimate result is having to go back to a camp to resupply afterwards. Again needlessly increasing game time without adding anything.

    Great game overall.    … Expand
  63. woodelf
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    The game is huge, the characters are so well written that they feel real, the crafting is well done and though I'm not a fan of the action, also the fighting system is a thumbup.
    I'd give it a 9 if I didn't see so many crappy 'reviews' giving it a 0 because !homosexuality!
  64. viperbooman
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I obviously have not played the entire game, like every other review. I haven't even played multiplayer so this review is far from accurate. However, this game is amazing.

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

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

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

    Bioware is back, and I hope they never leave again. So far I give this a 9/10 but am giving it a 10 to make up for some of the 0's which are completely unfair.    … Expand
  65. Tiy
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    Ignore anyone who reviews the game, good or bad, with less than ten hours of play time. The growth, individually and within the world, is incredible and at thirty hours, I'd barely broken my way into what I think is the main storyline.

    Me: Casual gamer, liked DA:O and DA2 for different reasons (although O is better duh). Currently playing a human rogue and find DA:I much less button    Ignore anyone who reviews the game, good or bad, with less than ten hours of play time. The growth, individually and within the world, is incredible and at thirty hours, I'd barely broken my way into what I think is the main storyline.

    Me: Casual gamer, liked DA:O and DA2 for different reasons (although O is better duh). Currently playing a human rogue and find DA:I much less button mashing than the previous, now that I have skills to use. They got rid of the junk menu and I can't quite forgive them. Agree with the paid reviewers that a) the music is beautiful but sparse and b) the journey is more interesting than going after the main boss. Also, dear God do you need a lot of supplies.    … Expand
  66. f8tal1ties
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. I absolutely loved it. Voice acting was once again fantastic, story was great and the world was just beautiful. While there are some glitches, I've now played this game through on the Xbox One and the 360 and they were not game breaking (for me anyway).

    *The controls felt a little odd at first, but once you really get into the game    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. I absolutely loved it. Voice acting was once again fantastic, story was great and the world was just beautiful. While there are some glitches, I've now played this game through on the Xbox One and the 360 and they were not game breaking (for me anyway).

    *The controls felt a little odd at first, but once you really get into the game I really like them. I thought it was a little weird at first that you had to keep holding down the attack button once attacking an enemy, but honestly this just became second nature once you got a bit into the game.

    *The story and romances in this one are really well written. I'm glad they've dropped the underwear in the shower deal, seeing as this game is rated M anyway.

    *There is tons to explore. I whipped through this game on the One and now that I'm replaying it on the 360 I'm doing different story options and exploring some areas more in depth and didn't realize how much I had missed in my first playthrough.

    *I actually like the side quests. I know some of them are just fetch quests, but they make sense. Plus if you return to areas later, the people you did quests for will thank you and change their dialogue and whatnot.

    For the people who are whining and complaining and comparing this game to Skyrim I just don't get it. I mean I like the Elder Scrolls games and all, but there is just hardly any story there. I never give a crap about any of the people in that world. It's a fun dungeon crawler with a bit of story mixed in as filler. And I love it. But, Dragon Age is just much more than that. They have made this game more open world. The areas are huge and there's ton of stuff to do and find. The combat was fun and much improved over Dragon Age 2. There were no enemy waves falling from the sky. It was more reminiscent of Dragon Age Origins. It's a fantastic game and if you stick your nose up to it, it's your loss. This game rocks!    … Expand
  67. paddystudmuffin
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    This is an excellent game. Well done bioware. I'm loving the wide open areas like the storm coast. Combat is improved atmosphere is nailed. Think some people won't forgive dragon age 2. I actually quite liked it but this blows it clean out of the water. It is a pity the play disc can't be installed and the cut scenes are pretty ropey with textures having to load etc but the actualThis is an excellent game. Well done bioware. I'm loving the wide open areas like the storm coast. Combat is improved atmosphere is nailed. Think some people won't forgive dragon age 2. I actually quite liked it but this blows it clean out of the water. It is a pity the play disc can't be installed and the cut scenes are pretty ropey with textures having to load etc but the actual gameplay is amazing. It's the best game I've played all year and ive played them all.… Expand
  68. Mr-J-McNasty
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    DAI - 8.5 / 10. I have played about 20-25 hours of the game so far - and even though it's not perfect - it is good enough that once I sit down to play it in the evening I don't stop until I absolutely HAVE to go to bed. So at the very least, it's addicting. The story is entertaining enough so far - it's not the most riveting story (so far) but it's certainly not awful like Destiny - alsoDAI - 8.5 / 10. I have played about 20-25 hours of the game so far - and even though it's not perfect - it is good enough that once I sit down to play it in the evening I don't stop until I absolutely HAVE to go to bed. So at the very least, it's addicting. The story is entertaining enough so far - it's not the most riveting story (so far) but it's certainly not awful like Destiny - also there's a lot of extra story details and lore if you feel like taking the time to read everything the game provides you with.
    The combat can either be played in RPG style where you have an overview of the battlefield and can order your party members around or you can just rush in and attack - I have typically chosen the latter just to keep things moving. I am playing on normal skill level and it's usually pretty easy. However, every once in awhile you end up in a battle where you realize some tactics are necessary and have to go in a little more strategic. Graphics are fine, sound / music is good, characters are pretty fun so far (I'm haven't gotten to much personalized character interactions yet - but the same has a focus on that), controls are easy to adapt to, generally I like most aspects of the game - and with the enormous world the game offers I expect a lot more to come. Yes there are some repetitive trivial missions and filler, but they haven't bothered me too much.
    I haven't gotten far enough into the game to make a definitive critique - but certainly based on what I've done so far it's worth playing, legitimately fun/addicting, and with the currently minimal selection of XB1 games available it wasn't a hard choice to make. Don't pay attention to anyone who gave this game a ZERO - that's just ridiculous. It's not a ten, but I like it.    … Expand
  69. Stevesitz
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    I can see why fans of previous games in the series are a little upset by this entry since it plays more like Diablo 3 but with an over the shoulder camera. The RPG elements are great and feel more like something closer to Skyrim than anything else. To call this game 'open world' is a little deceiving since the map itself is very massive, but you can only travel in portions of the map atI can see why fans of previous games in the series are a little upset by this entry since it plays more like Diablo 3 but with an over the shoulder camera. The RPG elements are great and feel more like something closer to Skyrim than anything else. To call this game 'open world' is a little deceiving since the map itself is very massive, but you can only travel in portions of the map at a single time without having to load the next. The areas are still quite huge and can take up to half an hour to trek from one side to the other on foot. The campaign is very very long, in fact, you don't even see the opening title/credits until you are close to 2 hours into the game. The exploration of the land is satisfying but feels more like something out of Fable than anything else, just in the sense that you never go into any large structures that require any paused loading, but more you are spending most of the time in very open outdoor areas with the occasional entering of a small structure to either pick up a mission or buy goods. The graphics is this game is where I have my only real issue. Playing the the Xbox One the graphics don't resemble those of a next gen game, but the massive world does. I've had many times during an in-game cinematic where objects, landscape or people will just suddenly appear or pop into close frame. This isn't a huge drawback because it seems to only happen during cinematic; I haven't run into any delayed draw distances or anything while in live game play. In short, this is a satisfying game of the genre that will have you playing for a long long time and a combat system that can be set up for anyone's play style. The only thing that would get this game a higher rating would be the correction of graphical glitches and just the overall graphics themselves. I understand the shine of the game took a hit on account to make it as massive as it is, but it really does look like something you'd expect from previous generations. (In fact, I would assume there is no difference in graphics between previous and current gen consoles)… Expand
  70. ILikeEyeBalls
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    Best action/rpg I've ever played. Even better than skyrim. I just finished after putting over 100 hours in and can't wait to create another character and play all over again.
  71. ChrisMattar
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    The absolute perfect game in every way, story music visual gameplay, epicness. just breathtaking and memorable. The kind of game you can play for years and years, and that will leave you with fond memories. Thank the stars , finally a giant has arrived!
  72. Achtlos
    Jan 7, 2015
    8
    With so little competing titles on XBO it's no wonder this stands out.
    The graphics are probably 'ordinary', but good for DA games.
    The story is really good, characters excellent.
    The world is big and fairly rich in content and diversity.
    I wonder how it will look when there's titles of the same genre and production value on XBO?
    You don't need to be a DA fan or have played the others.
  73. squatch217
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, the graphics are good with only a few hiccups. The character skill variety is enough to warrant an extra play through or two. Story missions are engaging with plenty of side missions. A few too many collectables for my taste but this doesn't detract from the game. Haven't played multiplayer, not really my thing. Definitely worth your time and money if your a RPG fan.
  74. Mrvictor
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    30 hours in and very pleased. Particularly like the new War Room and all the strategy that goes with it. Hope other RPGs copy that and build on that. That alone makes the game worthwhile to me as I see that as a groundbreaking new feature. Everything else is solid, story could be a tad more engrossing but I'm going to reserve final judgement on that till the game is over. One thing I've30 hours in and very pleased. Particularly like the new War Room and all the strategy that goes with it. Hope other RPGs copy that and build on that. That alone makes the game worthwhile to me as I see that as a groundbreaking new feature. Everything else is solid, story could be a tad more engrossing but I'm going to reserve final judgement on that till the game is over. One thing I've learned whenever I look at user reviews: there's a ton of crybabies in the world that have been coddled by their mamas. 10 out of 10 keep it up Bioware! More, please!… Expand
  75. TheMetacritiqer
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    Bioware rightfully made the best fantasy game only beat by Skyrim. The real draw of this game is Character customization, choices, and discovery. I always love creating a female character and this game doesn't disappoint in that respect unlike Fallout 4 for example. Inquisition still has the best dialogue system and the most decisions out of modern games. So the only competition in thatBioware rightfully made the best fantasy game only beat by Skyrim. The real draw of this game is Character customization, choices, and discovery. I always love creating a female character and this game doesn't disappoint in that respect unlike Fallout 4 for example. Inquisition still has the best dialogue system and the most decisions out of modern games. So the only competition in that respect is between well, previous Bioware titles and Telltale Games. However, most choices don't have a big enough impact. No matter who you choose, Templars or Mages, you'll still have to defend Haven from the forgettable villain. I understand that part is critical to the story but Bioware has given much more weight to choices in the Mass Effect series
    . But Skyhold really is a big improvement over the Normandy. The world is plenty big and the highlights visually are the houses in the Emerald Graves, the Eleven temple in the end, and the sand dunes of the Western Approach(beat Elder Scrolls to the punch). Due to the leveling and weapon damage system, enemies had to have large health bars to make the former mechanics work. There is no point in getting a better weapon if the Red Templars succumb to one or two hits. This makes encounters long and less fun. Dragons take so long to kill.
    Only at the end does the story get intriguing. This is mostly thanks to Morigan(who I kept thinking was the villain due to the reveal trailer) and the Elvin lore.Since that I was eager to make progress in the game, I skipped most of the cutscenes, dialogue, and books;something I usually don't do.It ended up cutting my playthrough in half(about 50 hours instead of the average 100+)
    In a world where Gods and magic exist, religion stills gets thing wrong. Something I only realized towards the end. Not that they were morally wrong(the chantry is clearly the old christian church and a lot of it draws inspiration from the real world) but that it's not certain who these gods were as Mythal turns out not to be an Elvin god but Morigan's Immortal human mother. And there isn't proof of the maker or the Old Gods existence. The only interesting part of Coryriphius (spelled wrong) was when he mentions that the thrones in the heavens were empty. That mystery definitely will be explained in future games.
    The end seems to point towards a Grey Warden civil war being a plot point for DAV. It really sucks that EA most likely took the real ending and released it as the Trespasser DLC only for current-gen. That will probably stop me from playing it as I played it on the 360 and will likely get a PS4.
    So the near future for Bioware is Andromeda. Something that is taking far too long to make. Is it going through development hell? Almost. Bioware is trying to make a far more ambitious game than Mass Effect 3. But here's the problem. This is in terms of content, not substance. Clearly the scale of this game is whats being built upon. And in my opinion thats a bad thing. Inquisition would have been significantly better in terms of story, pacing, and level design if Bioware didn't try to compete with the sheer size of Skyrim. Either way, I'm almost certain that Andromeda will be a great game:)    … Expand
  76. tods
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    Very solid attempt from bioware at making up for the shambles that was the previous dragon age game. Found few slightly annoying things such as limited romance options and certain enemies being much harder in the beginning of the game, apart from that the franchise seems to be going in the right direction again. Bear in mind this game is not a pick up and play type, like fifa, loads ofVery solid attempt from bioware at making up for the shambles that was the previous dragon age game. Found few slightly annoying things such as limited romance options and certain enemies being much harder in the beginning of the game, apart from that the franchise seems to be going in the right direction again. Bear in mind this game is not a pick up and play type, like fifa, loads of time will need to be put into this in order for u to enjoy it so no use in finishing it in anything less than around 50 hours play if u are a true fan.… Expand
  77. MalFracas
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    I just finished a thorough run in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and I was very satisfied. To me, it was more than worth the retail price in terms of time spent, game mechanics, and my satisfaction with the story. Any bugs I encountered were few and far between. Combat (I mage'd it) was satisfying. Companions were diverse and interesting. Many of the maps are exceptionally beautiful, and aI just finished a thorough run in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and I was very satisfied. To me, it was more than worth the retail price in terms of time spent, game mechanics, and my satisfaction with the story. Any bugs I encountered were few and far between. Combat (I mage'd it) was satisfying. Companions were diverse and interesting. Many of the maps are exceptionally beautiful, and a pleasure to spend time in.

    While I enjoyed almost everything about the game, it is the story that, to me, made this game shine. I really think they outdid themselves with worldbuilding. I'd played DA: Origins, the first of the series, and "The Keep" website went a long way to restoring my memories, both of the choices I'd made and the place I was returning to. There are stories wherever you look - even a loot item can carry a tale as interesting as the mission you find it on. You could rush through the game, or you can pause and appreciate the varied codex entries you accumulate just by walking around. What results is a world that is as fully fleshed as you wish to explore.

    I would usually give any good game a 9/10, because I feel there's always room for improvement, I loved it enough to spread a thick layer of nutella over any grievance I had during gameplay. I don't intend to replay it right away because it is just. so. huge. - but I realized I would have been game for another 100 hours of continued inquisiting after the credits rolled. Great job, devs.    … Expand
  78. GODofGINGERS89
    Feb 5, 2015
    8
    This game is pretty great. It's a nitty gritty RPG for true RPGers. If you're not a fan of the RPG style game, don't even bother. It's massive, it's epic, and it will consume all your free time if you let it. Very fun, Very engaging, gets a little repetitive (as do all rpgs... i mean there's only so many different types of quests you can do: kill this, retrieve that, go here, find that etc...)
  79. thunderpriest22
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never written a review for DA or on this website so I have no experience with the game. I have an overwhelming amount of experience playing games for over 27 years so I feel qualified to express my opinion of the game. Despite what a lot of folks are saying and despite the storyline being a bit disjunct and choppy, the game is simply outstanding. Character mods, weapon and material development, RPG style and active combat fight mixtures, team management and skill usage, exploration, conversational user input, influentially based team advancement, the multiplayer levels......the list goes on and on. Very well designed, programmed and developed game. I keeping telling myself, "I'm going to end the game a this point...", and then I never do. It's just and all around really good game...not perfect but very good.… Expand
  80. AndurinTR
    Jan 13, 2015
    10
    I played this game both on XBOX One and PC (my friends machine) and I partially agreed on people writing negative reviews on PC which are about clunky controls / camera angle etc.. But my friend and I get used to on controls pretty fast. It just needs some more practice. I think some people are ready from start to give a negative feedback about a great RPG game which everyone talks about.I played this game both on XBOX One and PC (my friends machine) and I partially agreed on people writing negative reviews on PC which are about clunky controls / camera angle etc.. But my friend and I get used to on controls pretty fast. It just needs some more practice. I think some people are ready from start to give a negative feedback about a great RPG game which everyone talks about. Which is a kind of attention addiction of being a hater. On Xbox One controls are very easy and smooth. You can easily focus on combat/tactics/environment instead of interface. Although there are some bugs right now on XBOX multiplayer, the developer team seems to be informed about the issues and working hard to update the game on all platforms, which I respect very much.

    In addition, I didn't see much games which you can update/review/modify all your progress and create a new storyline/ world state which DragonAgeKeep.com website is offering in beta currently. This feature is surely innovative and gives old DragonAge fans opportunity to create a customized world state and enjoy game as they like and want it to be.

    One last word about unclear maps etc. This is not a SciFi game which you can have extremely detailed maps that are obtained using Satellite photos. Have you ever see a coastal map drawn by Piri Reis which are believed to be the most detailed maps of the old times... I think map detail is more than enough. On a real RPG game (I'm talking about FRP games which were played using dices and character sheets and without using a computer),on a real RPG you can not even put a landmark on the map and walk that way without getting lost. (Which is the fun part :) ) For me, more realism means more challenge and more challenge means more fun!

    (Just for info, I played DAo but not DA2. I think Inquisition is better than DAo which I believe DAo was more looking like Oblivion to me)    … Expand
  81. senyorblanco69
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    Absolutamente JUEGAZO, las misiones principales y sobre todo las secundarias, garantizan una vida larga del juego, la historia es aceptable, la verdad que a mi personalmente no es que me haya matado, pero está bien. Yo ya llevo 75 horas de juego, haciendo secundarias, etc... Y sigo jugando XD. Para mi se une a mi club de juegazos como Skyrim, Witcher 2, Fallout 3.... y por supuestisimo BG2Absolutamente JUEGAZO, las misiones principales y sobre todo las secundarias, garantizan una vida larga del juego, la historia es aceptable, la verdad que a mi personalmente no es que me haya matado, pero está bien. Yo ya llevo 75 horas de juego, haciendo secundarias, etc... Y sigo jugando XD. Para mi se une a mi club de juegazos como Skyrim, Witcher 2, Fallout 3.... y por supuestisimo BG2 Shadows of Ahm… Expand
  82. BlueFox121
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This game offers so much; you could get lost in it for hours. It has the fun factor that many games seem to lack as of late. I much preferred the option to fight like your standard console game rather than RPG style, although they've still included the standard style. Countless missions, great system for designing your own gear and weaponry, immersing world with a range of environments,This game offers so much; you could get lost in it for hours. It has the fun factor that many games seem to lack as of late. I much preferred the option to fight like your standard console game rather than RPG style, although they've still included the standard style. Countless missions, great system for designing your own gear and weaponry, immersing world with a range of environments, and dynamic characters. My favourite game in a long time!… Expand
  83. Han-So-Rogue
    Feb 14, 2015
    9
    Fantastic! The game is a fun RPG w/a ton of replay value. At times there are glitch spots but overall pretty smooth. Storyline is the most in depth I've seen yet in any next gen system, some really interesting characters & per Bioware standard the dialogue wheel gives you a wide array of responses to suit your specific hero. The world is huge to the point that you may get bogged down inFantastic! The game is a fun RPG w/a ton of replay value. At times there are glitch spots but overall pretty smooth. Storyline is the most in depth I've seen yet in any next gen system, some really interesting characters & per Bioware standard the dialogue wheel gives you a wide array of responses to suit your specific hero. The world is huge to the point that you may get bogged down in side quests but as a huge RPG fan myself that's exactly what I'm looking for. The first High Dragon battle was reminiscent of the weapon battles from FF VII. Could go on further but I'll sum it up w/this, any true RPG fan who hasn't got this game yet, first give yourself a slap on the wrist & then go get this game. Well worth it… Expand
  84. wagner624
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Though I'm not your typical RPG gamer, I did go ahead and purchase this game after seeking something different to experience (plus microsoft was having a sweet deal on xbox live and might still be!). Now keep in mind I have been playing video games of all types and from all genres for 20+ years; and in that time never have I played a game that left me so enthralled to simply run aroundThough I'm not your typical RPG gamer, I did go ahead and purchase this game after seeking something different to experience (plus microsoft was having a sweet deal on xbox live and might still be!). Now keep in mind I have been playing video games of all types and from all genres for 20+ years; and in that time never have I played a game that left me so enthralled to simply run around doing basically nothing for hours on end. The vast sprawling landscapes are exceedingly well detailed notching up the immersion factor to near stratospheric levels. The turn based battle system adds a style to this game that I find elegant, intuitive, and just the right amount of challenging. Is it a bit buggy? Yes. Is it severe to the extent that it derails the experience? Not at all. In my opinion a developing venture on this scale will inherently contain some bugginess. But if you can look past that, a vast fully realized fantasy world full of adventure and mystery awaits you.… Expand
  85. xRAIDER34x
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    This is a great game the only reason why I gave it an 8 is because they need way more depth in multiplayer. At times it can be fun but for the most part it is repetitious and boring. The graphics are decent and the single player is fun to play. I am actually shocked at how many low reviews this game had I think this is the best dragon age in the series by far and I think the series isThis is a great game the only reason why I gave it an 8 is because they need way more depth in multiplayer. At times it can be fun but for the most part it is repetitious and boring. The graphics are decent and the single player is fun to play. I am actually shocked at how many low reviews this game had I think this is the best dragon age in the series by far and I think the series is headed in the right direction.… Expand
  86. Urbanlistener
    May 4, 2015
    8
    Very good game, the story is more than complete and complex, the characters and how you can customize them is a very cool aspect, good cinematics, awesome battle features and countless hours of gaming to complete the game. On the negative side, the game is very complex to play, not intuitive at all, it gets sometimes a bit boring and repetitive and the graphics aren't that great in my opinion.
  87. Amirhossein96
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    yes this game has many bugs and audio problem but they are the only issue of this great game! look at the characters, voice actors, soundtrack, amazing story, fantastic side mission ,etc. Da:Inq is one of the best RPG game of 2014 and of course game of the year!
  88. Pjeb
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    The story is epic, though not without flaws. The character customisation and skill trees are intricate, though the levelling up is not as deep as the original Dragon Age. The art and environments are lush and diverse. The loot is pleasing, the mini-games not without their charm, and the crafting is addictive.
  89. David_wayne
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    When i look on here and see so many negative reviews from people for Dragon Age Inquisition, all I can think of is how some people should NEVER become game reviewers. Let me say That I absolutely love DA:I, it has a great story, nice graphics, and a good sound track. yes DA:I is not perfect but its by no means bad at all. I think that this game is the best in the series yet,and is a mustWhen i look on here and see so many negative reviews from people for Dragon Age Inquisition, all I can think of is how some people should NEVER become game reviewers. Let me say That I absolutely love DA:I, it has a great story, nice graphics, and a good sound track. yes DA:I is not perfect but its by no means bad at all. I think that this game is the best in the series yet,and is a must buy for any rpg fan.… Expand
  90. StUnNeR_H2K
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    If your a Dragon Age fan like me then your hopes are always high for the next Dragon Age game. Dragon Age II was a let down, but where it was lacking Dragon Age: Inquisition picks up the slack.

    With large open world areas to explore, excellent combat, exciting enemies and enjoyable companions DA:I brings back some of the Origins magic. It's only downfall is what feels like a very    If your a Dragon Age fan like me then your hopes are always high for the next Dragon Age game. Dragon Age II was a let down, but where it was lacking Dragon Age: Inquisition picks up the slack.

    With large open world areas to explore, excellent combat, exciting enemies and enjoyable companions DA:I brings back some of the Origins magic.

    It's only downfall is what feels like a very short story and repetitive side quests that don't have much meat to them. The story is still good, but if you concentrate solely on the main story-line you can progress through the game quickly.    … Expand
  91. Unnamedwrath
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    great game just great game sorry doing this to end review ****zzzzzZzzZxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxxzxzxzxxzxxzxzzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxz
  92. Atomic_Flopper
    Jun 22, 2015
    9
    Although the plot is kind of generic (kill the bad guy, save the world, ETC), this game brings a marvelous selection of races, DLC, action, and classes. Choose wisely...
  93. xlord9121
    Aug 3, 2015
    8
    This game overall is Fantastic! The characters in this game stick with you, the story is amazing, and the combat is for the most part fun! but there are a few problems one is that sometimes when spawning into a new area your mini-map glitches and doesn't show anything, as well as the bard in the inns may play the music but not sing, and sometimes the characters in the background ofThis game overall is Fantastic! The characters in this game stick with you, the story is amazing, and the combat is for the most part fun! but there are a few problems one is that sometimes when spawning into a new area your mini-map glitches and doesn't show anything, as well as the bard in the inns may play the music but not sing, and sometimes the characters in the background of cuteness teleport in and around a little bit. But beside these minor immersion issues the game is fantastic and should be picked up if you have the time and money to do so.… Expand
  94. Eggotron
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Incredible and compelling story. Interesting and deep lore and character development. A regular but varied character creator. A soundtrack so delightful and full of epic themes that add to the excellent atmosphere of the game.

    I've played this thing for over 80 hours already and I'm not sure if I'm about to reach the end of the game. Full of content great for fans that like to read lore    Incredible and compelling story. Interesting and deep lore and character development. A regular but varied character creator. A soundtrack so delightful and full of epic themes that add to the excellent atmosphere of the game.

    I've played this thing for over 80 hours already and I'm not sure if I'm about to reach the end of the game. Full of content great for fans that like to read lore as well as hear it from the characters, both NPC in villages, town or wilderness and main characters of the history.

    Give it a try, you will not be disappointed if you enjoy western RPG's.    … Expand
  95. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    There are bugs and problems here and there but the story and voice acting and characters in this game had me hooked for an adventure like no other. It felt epic from the get go and was a fun amazing ride. EA and Bioware give another solid outing for the Dragon Age franchise.
  96. Twigball
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    Another Bioware epic. Just brilliant. Could hardly put it down until finished. Great story line, combat and scenery.
  97. UkaAku
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    This game is way different then dragon age 2 & origins, it is more open world and with loads of sidequests u can do, the main story of this game is perfect imo , only times I felt bad was with the glitches/bugs in the game, but hey that is in every open world game renember? I like it that when u progress in this game u travel to different areas, and discover new dungeons/places in everyThis game is way different then dragon age 2 & origins, it is more open world and with loads of sidequests u can do, the main story of this game is perfect imo , only times I felt bad was with the glitches/bugs in the game, but hey that is in every open world game renember? I like it that when u progress in this game u travel to different areas, and discover new dungeons/places in every new zone u get. The gameplay of all classes are 10/10 , romance is 9/10 of characters, story is 8/10 , open world design 8.5/10. Overall this game is just worth playing, if it gets repetitive for u then ur playing it the wrong way.… Expand
  98. Markini
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    The best game so far in the series. The gameplay is the best combination of action and RPG strategy. The story can be complex for some but it is heavy in lore and great for any who love to dive deep into a living, breathing world. The areas are beautiful and varied. And the added multiplayer is a game in its own right. The varied characters and companions are the shining star of the game,The best game so far in the series. The gameplay is the best combination of action and RPG strategy. The story can be complex for some but it is heavy in lore and great for any who love to dive deep into a living, breathing world. The areas are beautiful and varied. And the added multiplayer is a game in its own right. The varied characters and companions are the shining star of the game, you will love some and hate others, and I mean that in every good way.… Expand
  99. hejtyjaa
    Nov 1, 2018
    8
    Inquisition is most epic, and engaging game of 2014, one of best MMOs i've ever played. It's like Skyrim raped Witcher 3 and raised kid with World of Warcraft. Amazing experience with really sympathic characters and nice plot. It's definitely not for anyone, but most of people will have a lot of fun.
  100. CordingDesert95
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Going to keep it short but if you love dragon age you should buy it. Why? Because it has awesome combat and characters with branching choices. Why does it not get a 10? Because its made by EA and they had to add loot boxes and the fact that there are less choices when leveling up your character than Origins.
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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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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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