Dragon Age: Inquisition

About Dragon Age: Inquisition

BioWare Edmonton released this third main entry in their fantasy saga back in November 2014. It hits PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. You play as a new leader tasked with rebuilding the Inquisition after dragons tear through the sky and civil war erupts across Thedas. The game lets you pick from humans, dwarves, elves, or Qunari to be either a warrior, mage, or rogue. Your choices shape how nations react and who survives the chaos. This is a massive RPG that demands you manage both personal relationships and large-scale military conflicts while exploring two distinct countries plus the lands between them.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time directing a three-person squad from an over-the-shoulder third-person view. You pause combat frequently to issue orders like flank, hold position, or cast specific spells on cooldown timers. Outside battle, you explore massive open zones to find side quests and collectibles. The central hub lets you assign resources to unlock new areas based on your Inquisition points. Combat feels weighty but relies heavily on tactical positioning rather than pure reflexes. You can customize every character's talent tree and gear loadout before sending them into the field. The multiplayer mode allows two players to team up for specific co-op missions separate from the main story campaign.

What Players Think

Reviewers gave this game serious respect with a Metacritic score of 86 out of 100 and an IGDB rating of 85.3 from over a thousand voters. Our internal data shows the community vibes lean heavily toward strategic gameplay since four users tagged it as such. Three people called it hardcore while another three noted its strong story focus. Two members specifically mentioned the cooperative multiplayer aspect as a key feature. The average playtime for a full run suggests players invest dozens of hours to see all possible outcomes. People seem to appreciate the depth of customization available for party members and how those decisions ripple through the narrative.

PlayPile's Take

This title is worth your money if you want a long RPG campaign where strategy matters more than twitch reflexes. The price point on PC or consoles makes it a great value given the 86 Metacritic score and hundreds of hours of content available. You will unlock numerous achievements by completing all quests and maxing out character specializations. Fans of BioWare storytelling who do not mind managing large maps and tactical combat pausing should buy this immediately. Casual players might find the interface overwhelming but the payoff for dedication is substantial.

Storyline

A cataclysmic event has plunged the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons now darken the sky, casting a shadow of terror over a once-peaceful kingdom. Mages have broken into an all-out war against the oppressive Templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you to restore order as you lead the Inquisition and hunt down the agents of chaos - your choices will forever change the Dragon Age.