I had a nearly identical experience with this game. All in all, I'd say that there's a lot to love in this game, but the places where it trips up are kind of crucial things that lose players. You never want the player to feel BORED playing your game. The biggest disappointment for me was the absence of the incredible atmosphere of Origins. In DAO, it really felt like Thedas was a living, breathing world with many layers of complexity and history beneath the surface of what your character was doing. DAI's Thedas felt almost juvenile, empty, and milquetoast by comparison.
My girlfriend confirms this after going through her second playthrough of Origins. Makes me very excited to play since I now know it still holds up to this day!
Oh.. great memories!! Thank you!! I love DA:I and I played it many times. Such a great game. I love the ability to upgrade the Keep and watching it's getting better and better looking was very rewarding. That view from the balcony in the bedroom is amazing. I also usually prefer to 100% complete each area before moving on. The Descent was my favorite DLC too.
I love the game don't get me wrong this is not a criticism of negativity but I did kind of want the different choices you can make about skyhold to be impactful in the gameplay it was a bit bottom heavy but I love the way that spending time upgrading things in Awakening lead to a better outcome actual graphical changes in the cutscenes etc
I had basically the same reaction as you, amplified by my love for Origin. I just couldn't get on with how... arcadey? it felt, and having not long finished DD at the time the combat was a killer (Damn Dragons Dogma, you ruined me). Then I finished college, life got busy and my console died so it just kinda became a forgotten relic on my shelf. I recently finished Dragon Age Origins again after picking up the full collection on Steam and it was somehow better than I remember, I intended to play through the whole series finally, but after finishing Origins I just lost steam thinking about having to play through the next ones and remembering my brief experience with Inquisition. This video has somewhat brought back the urge to play through the rest of the series so I'm glad you went ahead with it. Now I just need to not be spoiled by Dragons Dogma 2, considering the 12 year gap since DD1 I'm baffled my urge to play Inquisition has been reignited once more only to be destroyed for a second time by Capcom. The world works in mysterious ways, or Capcom just doesn't want me playing Inquisition.
Destiny itself seems to be preventing you from finishing Inquisition lol. It does make me excited that you mentioned Origins was better than you remember. My main concern with that game was that whether people were viewing it through rose-tinted glasses, but the more I learn about it, it just sounds like it has a very good reputation for a reason. I was able to watch all the trailers since I used some scenes for the past two videos and it really seems right up my alley, especially because I'm big on dark fantasy more than high fantasy. I'll get to that game after DD2 though, but's high on my priority list. Also, you're in the end screen bro! Really appreciate the support, that means so much to me as a small channel.
@@Kaganath It really is one of those genre classics that is very hard to dethrone. I can't say it's perfect as it's a lot more methodical and clunky than some of its contemporaries, but the characters, lore and story are, in my humble opinion, top of the pack. It reminds me a little of the Witcher series in the way the series progressively gets smoother, cleaner and more pleasant to play but also easier, homogenous and less complex. Also, of course. You're making solid videos and I'm more than happy to support the effort you're clearly putting in. Hope to be here a long time and I'm looking forward to the games you cover in future.
Amazing points. Dragon Age Inquisition has been one of my favorite games since 2014 (along with Witcher as soon as it came out the year after). I watched your videos to reminisce on the game since I miss it so much and thought of it a lot on my playthrough in Baldur’s Gate 3 now. I love how you summarized the feel of the game and addressed really valid points without compromising the story for those who would want to experience it. Really great job! :) I am really curious to hear your thoughts about Origins and Dragon Age II! :)
Wanted to add that the reason I miss it during my Baldur’s Gate 3 is the character banter. It was quite entertaining and happening often, and I wish there was more banter and talking in BD3. Thank you again for playing the game and making this video!
The Witcher 3 I need to get back to it been slacking on it for years 😂 BG3 I wanna try it cause I hearing there’s so many ways you can do your mission and I’m a bigger sucker for dialogue choices
Sadly DAO lovers will never agree because the story isn’t as in depth despite the gameplay being leagues better older gamers also love strategy and tactical games and playing DAI like that is not enjoyable at all😂
@@molerm9442 I’m 50… I don’t think it’s an issue of age. I’m able to love DA:O, DA:I and anxiously await DA:TV because I still find joy in new experiences… I continue to experience the world in a fresh way each day. I make room for change and growth in my own life. So many people today, of all ages, want to lash out at anything that doesn’t conform to their narrow view of what should be, instead of finding joy in things as they are.
I came to the same conclusion re: game feel but I liked it more. Playing as a Mage felt great to me because, as you said, I wasn’t whiffing at my enemy with a nerf weapon so it didn’t feel floaty. My enemy just pausing and losing health or stopping in place felt realistic when casting ranged energy from my staff.
After replaying this game as a rogue, I and now having the opportunity to play all three classes, I'll say Mage might be my favorite in this one. Despite not having the variety of spells that it had in Origins, Inquisition's mage just feels good and satisfying to play!
@@Kaganathyea had to start a whole new playthrough after using the mage cause I had to break a barrier to get in a cave I was like why I didn’t pick u earlier an have you play veilguard
This is a great review. A lot of people talk about it compared to Origins or they will spoil the game entirely. So I appreciate that your review isn’t just a dragon age fan but as a fan of games.
Never completed it upon rekease. Replaying it now and its aged just fine, hell! Does some things better than modern games, like being able to zoom out and play it like a strategic rpg ala baldurs gate...if you fancy. The writink/dialogue is great too and the graphics are still great.
@@Grandtemplar305 just dont bother with the new Dragonage game. Its a proper stinker dialogue/gameplay wise and choices amount to f all. Truly horrendous! But, the Bioware that made the 1st 3 great games sadly are gone and these new devs are just mercenary diversity hire shills! In 6 months, veilguard will seem dated.
DA:I wore me out, but that was my fault. Being a completionist I did too much in each zone. A shorter, more focused, play through would have been better. I need to play the DLC before DA:VG comes out. Cheers
I have to be honest, the first maybe 5 hrs isn't the best, once you start opening up the different maps is when it gets really exciting. They did a great job with the maps.
I feel the side quest are a mixed bag I just don’t like being forever to do so many because of the power system but I still love the game. Some side quest are awesome and others boring. I honestly missed questing in vanilla wow and this kind of gets my fix
I just finished playing through Origins, the first installment in Dragon Age and I feel they did the side quests much better. Inquisition's world was large, but Origin's felt more lived in. I definitely recommend it if you're open to playing older games.
Ive never played a dragon age or mass effect game , i have mass effect legendary edition but no dragon age games , im here after seeing veilguard trailers and gameplay, should i play this game or any of the previous dragon ages aswell before veilguard ?
I bought the Mass Effect collection and after ten hours or so I had to stop playing because of a gamebreaking bug, I bought Battlefront 2 and somehow cannot find matches and now I bought Inquisition that is visually already not pretty and characters started flying after three hours..... Still I will try to win the fight against EA and finish this one.
@@Mark_Supanat So far it is very mediocre but definetely far away from bad. If you have the time you should try it. I bought it for four euroes. Can´t complain
@@Mark_SupanatI would say yes it is, but don't get bogged down by small quests if you don't want to do them, and try to get out of the Hinterlands and into other areas as soon as you can.
You mean not being able to access the DLC due to EA's buggy client and servers? If so then I haven't experienced it luckily. My girl didn't experience it too throughout her playthrough of all three games but I can't say for sure if that's consistent with most people. I still get errors though when trying to sync golden nugs from time to time.
Does anyone know how to solve the DLC issue? I’ve bought the standard ps4 edition playing on ps5 but the DLC is not applying. They’re all purchased and installed. Kms 😢
After you complete the main story line. I heard certain expansions should be played last due to difficulty. So, is there an order in which you should choose to play the DLC's? I am only 20 hours into the game, but I know eventually I will reach this point, any tips?
Nothing has topped Dragon age origins since it released back in 2009. And none of those developers worked on the newest Dragon age game. Certain zones were great and others were outsourced and were not great. But after i beat this once i cannot get past the palace i get board.
I just can't make it click with this game. I just get burned after the second area. too much useless fetch quests, too much mmo ARPG vibe. Not enough character sheet material (when diablo 3 has more depth than your game, you know you're doing it wrong, becasue D3 is very wrong in that department). It's just too shallow. At least the mass effect series had some punch behind it, so even if the rpg part was not that deep, you actually had fun. But DA:I... I just can't forgive EA for forcing bioware to abandon the CRPG genre, which they were masters of, t o make action games. And we all know where that went...
The only thing i hate about DAI some times are the exploration, Its so demn Boring :< Im wishing I could just teleport directly to any main/side quests without running around the maps. But overall its fun and replayable :>
@Kaganath no, it just crashes after the initial boot up; if I switch to a new game and then switch back it'll let me load to the menu but then it crashes it again
The shit games in the last 10 years made you realize what a good game was and imo a rather underrated one, it got a lot of hate for some reason but loved it.
bro, it won game of the year for a reason.... if u like rpgs theres no way u don´t like this game... If you havent played DAO you should totally try it, its a great game even after all this years. And yeah just skip DA2 that game is shit.
Unfortunately I've heard from some people that leaks on Dragon Age 4 indicate a more similar combat style to Inquisition. Seems like Bioware completely moved on from the earlier titles.
My experience is a little different. I played DAI as well 10 years ago and i find horrible boring. The Quests and the fights are both very terrible designed. In 2024 i played it for the second time and after 10 Hours i have to say i still dont like it. Its so "stretchi" A pure walking Simulator. Loved the first one and liked the second. But this is crap...
It is a mediocore game: Poor battle system: - spongy enemies - few skills - tactics is absent - battle loop is very repetetive and boring for 100 hours game Bad open world Inquisition mechanics are annoying for the most part Main story is also badly structured or has bad gameplay in it. Game has only good dialogues, voice acting, some cinematics, lore, visual design. But overall experience is very strange
So to recap Story is meh Combat kinda sucks Tons of fetch quests tons of regions but some are very generic looking (seen in video) Only redeeming thing of this game is some of the DLC. Yeah, I'm gonna take this outta my backlog and put it in the hidden section (I've tried it 2 times as well and couldn't get into it).
Weird game DAI. I've never played a game I've wanted to love but just didn't. Some of this game is absolutely amazing but also some parts like the writing in parts and game design was just awful. I played through it in full at least two times and I regret that I did. The DLC is definitely very good though and absolutely worth playing through. The main game needs a remake badly. It would be an awesome game if you cut out some of the cancer parts. The companions, the inquisition, the Templars, and the Quanari were all good to great. Seemed like willful incompetency in how badly the grey wardens, olesians, "rebel" mages, dark spawn, venatori, and main-ish villain were written. Honestly, I don't really care about playing another DA game because Thedas is too derpy after the bad DAI writing. I'd rather play good DA and replay the first two games. It's a cool world Bioware created so I'll still watch the in-game cut scenes on youtube after the 4th game releases.
I couldn't even bring myself to play this a second time. It was so boring, and they cut out all the depth of RPG elements. It's just game designed by committee, with monetization being a focal point
The only thing wrong with this game is the subtle entry of WOKE and the alphabet BS. From 2015 until now, the Film, TV show and gaming industry has been attacked with that BS. And every year it got worse and worse, it got to the point that whatever was made became worthless.
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Already bought ultimate edition on Xbox 360 if it was released for xbox360 it is an 360 game PS3 4 5 and Xbox 1 x e idk the rest can suck it
I had a nearly identical experience with this game. All in all, I'd say that there's a lot to love in this game, but the places where it trips up are kind of crucial things that lose players. You never want the player to feel BORED playing your game. The biggest disappointment for me was the absence of the incredible atmosphere of Origins. In DAO, it really felt like Thedas was a living, breathing world with many layers of complexity and history beneath the surface of what your character was doing. DAI's Thedas felt almost juvenile, empty, and milquetoast by comparison.
My girlfriend confirms this after going through her second playthrough of Origins. Makes me very excited to play since I now know it still holds up to this day!
Oh.. great memories!! Thank you!! I love DA:I and I played it many times. Such a great game. I love the ability to upgrade the Keep and watching it's getting better and better looking was very rewarding. That view from the balcony in the bedroom is amazing. I also usually prefer to 100% complete each area before moving on. The Descent was my favorite DLC too.
I love the game don't get me wrong this is not a criticism of negativity but I did kind of want the different choices you can make about skyhold to be impactful in the gameplay it was a bit bottom heavy but I love the way that spending time upgrading things in Awakening lead to a better outcome actual graphical changes in the cutscenes etc
The Descent was Dragon Age gold. I want a game that is mostly the Deep Roads. I NEED a game that is mostly the Deep Roads.
I wish this game had a new game plus and also better pacing. We also need camera angles when talking to NPCs that one really threw me off
I had basically the same reaction as you, amplified by my love for Origin. I just couldn't get on with how... arcadey? it felt, and having not long finished DD at the time the combat was a killer (Damn Dragons Dogma, you ruined me). Then I finished college, life got busy and my console died so it just kinda became a forgotten relic on my shelf.
I recently finished Dragon Age Origins again after picking up the full collection on Steam and it was somehow better than I remember, I intended to play through the whole series finally, but after finishing Origins I just lost steam thinking about having to play through the next ones and remembering my brief experience with Inquisition. This video has somewhat brought back the urge to play through the rest of the series so I'm glad you went ahead with it.
Now I just need to not be spoiled by Dragons Dogma 2, considering the 12 year gap since DD1 I'm baffled my urge to play Inquisition has been reignited once more only to be destroyed for a second time by Capcom. The world works in mysterious ways, or Capcom just doesn't want me playing Inquisition.
Destiny itself seems to be preventing you from finishing Inquisition lol. It does make me excited that you mentioned Origins was better than you remember.
My main concern with that game was that whether people were viewing it through rose-tinted glasses, but the more I learn about it, it just sounds like it has a very good reputation for a reason. I was able to watch all the trailers since I used some scenes for the past two videos and it really seems right up my alley, especially because I'm big on dark fantasy more than high fantasy.
I'll get to that game after DD2 though, but's high on my priority list.
Also, you're in the end screen bro! Really appreciate the support, that means so much to me as a small channel.
@@Kaganath It really is one of those genre classics that is very hard to dethrone. I can't say it's perfect as it's a lot more methodical and clunky than some of its contemporaries, but the characters, lore and story are, in my humble opinion, top of the pack.
It reminds me a little of the Witcher series in the way the series progressively gets smoother, cleaner and more pleasant to play but also easier, homogenous and less complex.
Also, of course. You're making solid videos and I'm more than happy to support the effort you're clearly putting in.
Hope to be here a long time and I'm looking forward to the games you cover in future.
@@Villain_in_Glassesmain reason I like it gives me the game of thrones vibe
Amazing points. Dragon Age Inquisition has been one of my favorite games since 2014 (along with Witcher as soon as it came out the year after). I watched your videos to reminisce on the game since I miss it so much and thought of it a lot on my playthrough in Baldur’s Gate 3 now. I love how you summarized the feel of the game and addressed really valid points without compromising the story for those who would want to experience it. Really great job! :) I am really curious to hear your thoughts about Origins and Dragon Age II! :)
Wanted to add that the reason I miss it during my Baldur’s Gate 3 is the character banter. It was quite entertaining and happening often, and I wish there was more banter and talking in BD3. Thank you again for playing the game and making this video!
The Witcher 3 I need to get back to it been slacking on it for years 😂 BG3 I wanna try it cause I hearing there’s so many ways you can do your mission and I’m a bigger sucker for dialogue choices
So I can switch the companions from the begin to new ones I meet? Can’t wait, just starting, game looks amazing
Lmao what?
Yes
I’ve finished DA:I at least a dozen times… probably more. One of the best games out there.
Sadly DAO lovers will never agree because the story isn’t as in depth despite the gameplay being leagues better older gamers also love strategy and tactical games and playing DAI like that is not enjoyable at all😂
@@molerm9442 I’m 50… I don’t think it’s an issue of age. I’m able to love DA:O, DA:I and anxiously await DA:TV because I still find joy in new experiences… I continue to experience the world in a fresh way each day. I make room for change and growth in my own life. So many people today, of all ages, want to lash out at anything that doesn’t conform to their narrow view of what should be, instead of finding joy in things as they are.
Hahaha you must have brain damage. It's an atrocious game.
Same! I know I’ve spent over 1000 hours with my Inquisition!
I came to the same conclusion re: game feel but I liked it more. Playing as a Mage felt great to me because, as you said, I wasn’t whiffing at my enemy with a nerf weapon so it didn’t feel floaty.
My enemy just pausing and losing health or stopping in place felt realistic when casting ranged energy from my staff.
After replaying this game as a rogue, I and now having the opportunity to play all three classes, I'll say Mage might be my favorite in this one. Despite not having the variety of spells that it had in Origins, Inquisition's mage just feels good and satisfying to play!
@@Kaganathyea had to start a whole new playthrough after using the mage cause I had to break a barrier to get in a cave I was like why I didn’t pick u earlier an have you play veilguard
Graphics is still FIRE in 2024 🔥🔥
That's the power of good art direction 🙌
Yesirrr I was like ain’t no way this came out 2014
DA4 announced for fall 2024, really excited!
Oh no
This is a great review. A lot of people talk about it compared to Origins or they will spoil the game entirely. So I appreciate that your review isn’t just a dragon age fan but as a fan of games.
Never completed it upon rekease. Replaying it now and its aged just fine, hell! Does some things better than modern games, like being able to zoom out and play it like a strategic rpg ala baldurs gate...if you fancy. The writink/dialogue is great too and the graphics are still great.
The tactics mode gets stuck on walls and ceilings
I’m a big sucker for dialogue choices so it was a must to play this specifically if you play mass effect you knew u was in for a treat
@@Grandtemplar305 just dont bother with the new Dragonage game. Its a proper stinker dialogue/gameplay wise and choices amount to f all. Truly horrendous! But, the Bioware that made the 1st 3 great games sadly are gone and these new devs are just mercenary diversity hire shills! In 6 months, veilguard will seem dated.
On Xbox one you could give vocal order to your companion in combat by using kinect
I didn't know that, that's cool!
I played Origins, II and Inquisition when they were released, and I loved Inquisition. Origins, too, but were slightly less enamoured with II.
DA:I wore me out, but that was my fault. Being a completionist I did too much in each zone. A shorter, more focused, play through would have been better. I need to play the DLC before DA:VG comes out. Cheers
I have to be honest, the first maybe 5 hrs isn't the best, once you start opening up the different maps is when it gets really exciting. They did a great job with the maps.
Lived inquisition from the get go was the 1st i played and the only game i have 1k hours in it's crazy
You brought nice points to the discussions. I'm hoping you make a DD2 video too! Love you vids, keep doing them !!
Slowly approaching 100% on DD2!
I feel the side quest are a mixed bag I just don’t like being forever to do so many because of the power system but I still love the game. Some side quest are awesome and others boring. I honestly missed questing in vanilla wow and this kind of gets my fix
I just finished playing through Origins, the first installment in Dragon Age and I feel they did the side quests much better. Inquisition's world was large, but Origin's felt more lived in. I definitely recommend it if you're open to playing older games.
my ex liked this a lot, so ive always been averse to playing. i might give it a shot this summer
I wish they'd give you more freedom like in orgins giving you two sub classes rather then the one
Ive never played a dragon age or mass effect game , i have mass effect legendary edition but no dragon age games , im here after seeing veilguard trailers and gameplay, should i play this game or any of the previous dragon ages aswell before veilguard ?
My latest video covers this exact topic! It's quite short too, with a summary at the end of you need a quick guide. Hope it helps!
I freakin love DA:Inquisition. I've been thinking about starting a new playthru lately
What is the background song??
I bought the Mass Effect collection and after ten hours or so I had to stop playing because of a gamebreaking bug, I bought Battlefront 2 and somehow cannot find matches and now I bought Inquisition that is visually already not pretty and characters started flying after three hours.....
Still I will try to win the fight against EA and finish this one.
Did you win it?
@@Mark_Supanat working on it
@@SpaceMarine2004 I just bought the game. Is it fun and worth playing?
@@Mark_Supanat So far it is very mediocre but definetely far away from bad. If you have the time you should try it. I bought it for four euroes. Can´t complain
@@Mark_SupanatI would say yes it is, but don't get bogged down by small quests if you don't want to do them, and try to get out of the Hinterlands and into other areas as soon as you can.
Bro i love your videos❤
Dude thank you so much, I'm gonna keep it going this year!
thanks, I just bought this for $6 on xbox
is free now on pc till 23 may
I just got it today for $4 it was 90% off :> can't wait to play it again
@@ieatstrawberriesforfun wanna play togheter ? co op mode? tell me ur name so i can add u!
@@ChronicleCraftStories Sorry, I don't have multi-player
Sadly we didn't get dread wolf, we got a aboimation
Only 80 hours? My went for 130 hours plus.
ah I'm also playing it now, but I'm still confused bro... how do I increase the storage capacity?
Inquisition perks at the war table. Cullen's option
Is the whole dlc issue still a thing?
You mean not being able to access the DLC due to EA's buggy client and servers? If so then I haven't experienced it luckily. My girl didn't experience it too throughout her playthrough of all three games but I can't say for sure if that's consistent with most people.
I still get errors though when trying to sync golden nugs from time to time.
Does anyone know how to solve the DLC issue? I’ve bought the standard ps4 edition playing on ps5 but the DLC is not applying. They’re all purchased and installed. Kms 😢
After you complete the main story line. I heard certain expansions should be played last due to difficulty. So, is there an order in which you should choose to play the DLC's? I am only 20 hours into the game, but I know eventually I will reach this point, any tips?
I'd probably do The Descent, Jaws of Hakkon, and then Trespasser in that order. Jaws of Hakkon was definitely the hardest though, in my opinion.
@thechiefrichie really? I find The Descent more difficult so I switch the order.
You played it on pc?
log out, change the time, login, complete table missions. rinse repeat.
Replaying the game right now for some clips, and I just installed a mod for it. Very convenient!
I'd agree with you on that, great points.
I put 198 hrs on one playthrough with all dlc. Great game but i cant do that again lol
E.A Changed the name of the new up coming Game to Dragon Age Veilguard
I loved this game
Epic.
epic.
epic.
Epic.
Nothing has topped Dragon age origins since it released back in 2009. And none of those developers worked on the newest Dragon age game. Certain zones were great and others were outsourced and were not great. But after i beat this once i cannot get past the palace i get board.
This game was fun. Also later when u can craft made it 1000 times better. Good times
True, having a blast playing rogue now and with most end-game recipes unlocked and some QoL mods.
And then we got Veilguard
I just can't make it click with this game. I just get burned after the second area. too much useless fetch quests, too much mmo ARPG vibe. Not enough character sheet material (when diablo 3 has more depth than your game, you know you're doing it wrong, becasue D3 is very wrong in that department). It's just too shallow. At least the mass effect series had some punch behind it, so even if the rpg part was not that deep, you actually had fun. But DA:I...
I just can't forgive EA for forcing bioware to abandon the CRPG genre, which they were masters of, t o make action games. And we all know where that went...
The only thing i hate about DAI some times are the exploration, Its so demn Boring :< Im wishing I could just teleport directly to any main/side quests without running around the maps. But overall its fun and replayable :>
I tried to replay it, after I installed it again it just keeps crashing on boot up; I don't know how to fix it at all
Are you getting any errors?
@Kaganath no, it just crashes after the initial boot up; if I switch to a new game and then switch back it'll let me load to the menu but then it crashes it again
The shit games in the last 10 years made you realize what a good game was and imo a rather underrated one, it got a lot of hate for some reason but loved it.
no way this vid only has 139 likes
Cus DA: I is a shit game and a death that Dragon Age franchise
bro, it won game of the year for a reason.... if u like rpgs theres no way u don´t like this game... If you havent played DAO you should totally try it, its a great game even after all this years. And yeah just skip DA2 that game is shit.
Lucky for us epic distributed it for free
I just don’t like the combat for the warriors and Rouge dual wields like why the heck did they change it, da2 combat was amazing on all classes
Unfortunately I've heard from some people that leaks on Dragon Age 4 indicate a more similar combat style to Inquisition. Seems like Bioware completely moved on from the earlier titles.
@@Kaganath hopefully Dreadwolf combat style it’s not as clunky like Inquisition when hitting enemies
My experience is a little different. I played DAI as well 10 years ago and i find horrible boring. The Quests and the fights are both very terrible designed.
In 2024 i played it for the second time and after 10 Hours i have to say i still dont like it. Its so "stretchi" A pure walking Simulator.
Loved the first one and liked the second. But this is crap...
The game is a massive slog. I gave up on it a long time ago. Way too much bloat.
Sad, but true
It is a mediocore game:
Poor battle system:
- spongy enemies
- few skills
- tactics is absent
- battle loop is very repetetive and boring for 100 hours game
Bad open world
Inquisition mechanics are annoying for the most part
Main story is also badly structured or has bad gameplay in it.
Game has only good dialogues, voice acting, some cinematics, lore, visual design. But overall experience is very strange
So to recap
Story is meh
Combat kinda sucks
Tons of fetch quests
tons of regions but some are very generic looking (seen in video)
Only redeeming thing of this game is some of the DLC.
Yeah, I'm gonna take this outta my backlog and put it in the hidden section (I've tried it 2 times as well and couldn't get into it).
10 years too late
Weird game DAI. I've never played a game I've wanted to love but just didn't. Some of this game is absolutely amazing but also some parts like the writing in parts and game design was just awful. I played through it in full at least two times and I regret that I did.
The DLC is definitely very good though and absolutely worth playing through. The main game needs a remake badly. It would be an awesome game if you cut out some of the cancer parts. The companions, the inquisition, the Templars, and the Quanari were all good to great. Seemed like willful incompetency in how badly the grey wardens, olesians, "rebel" mages, dark spawn, venatori, and main-ish villain were written.
Honestly, I don't really care about playing another DA game because Thedas is too derpy after the bad DAI writing. I'd rather play good DA and replay the first two games. It's a cool world Bioware created so I'll still watch the in-game cut scenes on youtube after the 4th game releases.
I couldn't even bring myself to play this a second time. It was so boring, and they cut out all the depth of RPG elements. It's just game designed by committee, with monetization being a focal point
it is a slog
The only thing wrong with this game is the subtle entry of WOKE and the alphabet BS. From 2015 until now, the Film, TV show and gaming industry has been attacked with that BS. And every year it got worse and worse, it got to the point that whatever was made became worthless.