Dragon Age: Inquisition (PS4)

Release Date: November 18, 2014

Also On: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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Developer: BioWare

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Choose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of your path through a living world – construct structures, customize outposts, and change the landscape itselfChoose and spearhead a team of characters into rough battles against a variety of enemies – from earth-shaking High Dragons to demonic forces from the otherworld of the Fade. Go mano y mano in visceral, heroic combat as your followers fight at your six, or switch to tactical view to coordinate lethal offensives using the combined might of your company. View the tangible results of your path through a living world – construct structures, customize outposts, and change the landscape itself as environments are re-shaped in the wake of your Inquisition. Lead a company selected from nine unique, fully-realized characters – each of whom react to your actions and choices differently, forming complex relationships both with you and with each other. Hone your own character from multiple races, customize their appearance, and select their powers and abilities as the game progresses. Extensive customization options allow you to choose everything from the color of your follower’s boots to the features of your Inquisition stronghold. Become an agent of change in a time of uncertainty and upheaval. Shape the course of empires, bring war or peace to factions in conflict, and drive the ultimate fate of the Inquisition. Will you stop the cataclysmic anarchy gripping the Dragon Age? [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Developer: BioWare

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Genre(s): General Role-Playing General Action RPG Western-Style

Number of players: Up to 4

Cheats: On GameFAQs

Rating: M

Official Site: http://www.dragonage.com/

Starring: Trevor Morris

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Metascore Generally favorable reviews

42 Positive Ratings 97%

1 Mixed Ratings 2%

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Nov 20, 2014

"BioWare achieved everything that it needed to with Dragon Age: Inquisition. It revitalised a series that had suffered real brand damage in Dragon Age II, and easily stands as the best RPG we've seen in years. There is absolutely no reason to miss out on this one." ... Read full review

Impulsegamer

Nov 20, 2014

"Dragon Age Inquisition is a must play RPG on the PS4 that successfully takes the best out of both previous games to create sword and sorcery perfection." ... Read full review

Meristation

Nov 11, 2014

"This is the return of the great Bioware, back on a path that we hope they don't leave ever again. Emotive amount and variety of content makes for an incredible adventure." ... Read full review

Shacknews

Nov 11, 2014

"With a huge, breathtaking world, an epic story, and choices that leaves a significant mark on the world around you, Dragon Age: Inquisition embodies everything that makes the series so popular." ... Read full review

Nov 11, 2014

"It’s a surprisingly huge, dense world, and I soon realized there were still entire sandboxes I hadn’t even set foot in. Even in my hundredth hour, I’m still discovering." ... Read full review

Worth Playing

Nov 12, 2014

"Dragon Age: Inquisition is the biggest and best Dragon Age to date. Packed to the brim with content and carefully refined mechanics, it's sure to please any Dragon Age fan. It has a fair share of problems, but none detract too much from the strong core experience. " ... Read full review

Gamereactor Sweden

Nov 11, 2014

"Lovely design and solid atmosphere but the gameplay feels clunky."

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User Score Generally favorable reviews

1,972 Positive Ratings 66%

544 Mixed Ratings 18%

449 Negative Ratings 15%

Carnuare

Jun 4, 2017

Definitely one of the best RPG games of this generation. I've played the rest of DA games, and Bioware did their best to make this gem. IDefinitely one of the best RPG games of this generation. I've played the rest of DA games, and Bioware did their best to make this gem. I don't really understand bad reviews, I really enjoyed playing this game and it's hilarious, so for those who love RPG, here you have 100+ hours of a 10/10 videogame.… Expand

bochen00

Nov 24, 2014

The game is astonishing! Game of the year for me, after playing almost all "good" title on PS4 in 2014.

Pluses: - beautiful graphicThe game is astonishing! Game of the year for me, after playing almost all "good" title on PS4 in 2014.

Pluses:
- beautiful graphic
Environment is diversed and each map has its own style, beauty. character models are well made, spell/skill effects are so cool that you want to keep using them just for the flashes ;)

- great character customization
Equipment has options to add many slots, most of them (if not all) change appearance of the item. Character customization gives broad choice of settings. You can choose mounts, class specialization for your Inquisitor. Even bloody throne on which you judge prisoners can be changed!

- interesting story
It might not be innovative, but there are so many side quests which are well said and keep you going. Usually I do not even read quest descriptions in games, but here I am fully engaged in the game.

- so many things to do that you feel overwhelmed
Wherever you go, you have so many things to do...War table has many options of sending troops that unlock even more over time. Each area that can be visited with your team has many side quests. Normally side quests are waste of time in majority of rpgs, arent they? here they always give you some boost, sometimes unlocking new content. example was chain of sidequests on one map, which I did on one map (took me like 1-2hours) which resulted in Dragon being available for fight.

- gameplay is enjoyable
This game has an option to play more hack'n'slash with normal view or tactical view for tough fights (dragons, bosses). I haven't got very used to tactical view and I like a lot hacking and slashing foes. What is great is the fact that you have both fighting systems and both seem engaging.
Fights with normal trash enemies are usually not difficult, however some boss fights or dragon fights can be really challenging and entertaining.

- music gives me goosebumps!
- The length of the game is impressive
I so missed times when I was playing RPG games for 50+hours... I am (only) 30hours in this game, but what surprises me is that all the time new stuff comes up that keeps me so entertained in the game!
I read that this title can be played for 100+hours... I really hope it will last so long because so far it is a great ride!

On a side note, there were few glitches, but those were not disturbing and absolutely did not interfere in my immersion with the game. This game is so deep and big that it would be a miracle to avoid any glitch.

To express how much I got into this game, I will tell you an anecdote about my normal behavior versus what happens recently when I play Dragon Age.
Normally, my girlfriend has not a big issue while trying to get me away from console so that I come with her to our bedroom.
A simple "come over baby" is more than enough to motivate me enough for turning off PS4.
With Dragon Age? Hell, she even had to put on the sexiest set of lingerie to get my attention!
So ladies, think twice before you get this game for your beloved one, it might turn out not the way you would like! :)

Seriously speaking, best purchase so far this year for my console, feels so full of content and deserves every cent spent.
I highly recommend this game!… Expand

tora75

Nov 18, 2014

Contender for game of the year. It's been a long wait, but man has it been worth it. Great battle mechanics, much to do (with purpose) andContender for game of the year. It's been a long wait, but man has it been worth it. Great battle mechanics, much to do (with purpose) and guess what? It doesn't fee grindy (say what?). This is because Bioware, does what it does well and offers solid STORIES. Not just a good main story, but hundreds of good side stories (so far). Thank you, Bioware!… Expand

Ryyx

Feb 16, 2015

This is the game that has drawn me back into the Dragon age universe. In every way this game is what this genre has needed. It manages toThis is the game that has drawn me back into the Dragon age universe. In every way this game is what this genre has needed. It manages to combine action, good story telling, interesting characters, and a fairly open and very VAST world into a tapestry of fantasy that is hard to forget.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tell stories and craft huge engaging worlds.… Expand

BaronMonaco

Jan 5, 2017

The Dragon age series is (was) still looking for a true identity after two episodes rather different in their mechanics between the slow pacedThe Dragon age series is (was) still looking for a true identity after two episodes rather different in their mechanics between the slow paced Origins and the button smashing 2. How did this episode fare ?

Technically the game is top notch with great graphics that offers impressive light effects and detailed environments, there's also very few glitches which is impressive for a world this big. In the other hand the loading times are a bit long for my taste, specially when you need to go back to your HQ so much.

Concerning the gameplay it's clearly closer to Origins, you can pause time anytime and give your instructions, you don't have the ability to parry or dodge (some classes may unlock those but they come with a cooldown like any other class abilities.). It works well and it's easy to learn, but in the end the fights all look alike (except for the bosses) which is a bit boring after 50 hours and hundreds of fights. The RPG mechanics are very well done and you'll encounter everything you expect in a fantasy RPG (alchemy, forge, runes) you even get to do a bit of management as head of the inquisition and of course Bioware trademark you have to deal with your relationships with the rest of your gang.

About that let's talk about the writing in general the main quest is rather satisfactory and fits very well with the previous games (specially if you enter your choices in the website), it wasn't intense but well written, the same goes for the personal quest of your companions and I think it's important to give so much personality for the PNJ it gives life to the world. But I was very disappointed by the (numerous) side quest you'll encounter in each zone, they're way too simple (in the writing department I mean) and there's clearly no incentive to do them apart for the rewards, like a job in real life, it's not what I want in a videogame. Concerning the length of the game if you want to complete it at 100% you can expect around 80 hours of gameplay which is very good for the genre.

So in conclusion Dragon Age Inquisition is a solid RPG fairly enjoyable and quite generous in its content but the monotonous fighting and poor writing of the side quests is disappointing and can keep you from enjoying every minute of the game. Advisable for all RPG lovers that have already completed The Witcher 3 (if not it should be your priority).… Expand

VTL

Dec 21, 2019

Buen juego, pero la historia me dejo algro frio. Por lo demas el game play esta bien la verdad, el tema de la base mola sinceramente. BuenBuen juego, pero la historia me dejo algro frio. Por lo demas el game play esta bien la verdad, el tema de la base mola sinceramente. Buen backtraking. Un juego bastante entretenido... y extremadamente largo si vas a por los dragones...… Expand

Chmamaaadodo

Jul 8, 2020

Одна из худших игр, в которые я когда-либо играл. Невнятные персонажи и их мотивация, ужасный игровой процесс, ужасный сюжет.Одна из худших игр, в которые я когда-либо играл. Невнятные персонажи и их мотивация, ужасный игровой процесс, ужасный сюжет.

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