Dragon Age: Inquisition

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7.3

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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
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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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