Dragon Age: Inquisition Contains 200 Hours Of Single Player Content

[Rozalia1]

And all of it will dull as ditchwater. These "we got literally 100s of hours of content" spiels always sets off red flags for me. Last game I played that had that tagline was I believe Kingdoms of Amalur...no, I think Dragons Dogma also had it so it'd be that.
Now granted Dragons Dogma was actually pretty good and had some charm to it with enough satisfying content (character creation was also rocking, first game I've been satisfied with my completely built from the ground up CAW), but Amalur was just dull. They put effort into the world building clearly and I have no doubt this game will also have real effort put into it, but that isn't going to make the game interesting if you know...its not interesting.

 

[Buizel91]

200 hours of single player content. 150 of which are locked behind DLC, each ranging from 5-10 hours I bet. I wanted to get the free Origin copy of Dragon Age, but then I realized that it still has DLC missing, which roughly costs up to 20 bucks, and I think the awakening thing is separate content in and of itself, for another 20 bucks. it's better to get the full package then try to gather the DLC on it's own. and I won't even go into Sims Territory.

When EA promises something, I ask how much DLC is it buried under, and how much could have been on the disc at launch.

I got the ultimate edition of DA:O, new from my local GAME store for £2.99

Try the shops dude xD

To the best of my knowledge that doesn't really work with any Bioware game since DA:O as while the game is sold to you by EA the DLC is sold via the (IMO) highly obnoxious Bioware points. For example I just went on eBay and a PC copy of Mass Effect 3 can be had for less than $10. Now if I want all of the DLC for the game I'm going to have to go through Bioware and shell out an additional $40 because I'll be paying in Bioware points and the DLC has never been discounted nor has there ever been an 'Ultimate' edition released. So given all of that and the...lackluster entry into the series that DA2 represents then, for me, Dragon Age: Inquisition is, at best, looking like a year one purchase.

Urmmmmmm

As i said, try the shops. Screw buying it online if it costs that much.

 

[Happiness Assassin]

I looked into it some more and apparently the Stone Prisoner DLC for it is free, they just forgot to change the fucking price marker on the store page. This is where it is purchased:

http://dragonage.bioware.com/dao/addon/

It says $15, but if you actually click on it (an origin account required) it actually says that it is free. Why they never changed it is beyond me. I encourage any who downloads the game to get it, as the companion is similar to HK-47 and fun to play with.

 

[KenAri]

After ME3, ToR and DA2, well. Three strikes, Bioware. You've lost your pre-order confidence from me. Will see how this one handles the reviews methinks. At least it looks more promising.

And '200 hours' is a rather bold claim. Maybe the devs are really bad at the game?

 

[TT Kairen]

Am I really the only one who thought that Dragon Age 2 was BETTER than Origins? Yeah it was rushed and had its flaws, but it at least was trying to tell its own story and had the balls to try noire style storytelling in a fantasy setting. Origins was just a generic example of every medieval fantasy trope in the book with a boring silent protagonist and dull combat. Take off your rose-tented glasses and stop drooling over Morrigan's chest; Dragon Age Origins was nothing special.

Finally, someone not wearing rose-colored goggles so thick you can't see the sun. You didn't even mention the gameplay aspect. I could go on for hours about how dumb that argument is. Apparently slow-paced with the ability to use a top down camera are the only things that make tactical gameplay, and without them it's just a spammy mess.

 

[Username Redacted]

To the best of my knowledge that doesn't really work with any Bioware game since DA:O as while the game is sold to you by EA the DLC is sold via the (IMO) highly obnoxious Bioware points. For example I just went on eBay and a PC copy of Mass Effect 3 can be had for less than $10. Now if I want all of the DLC for the game I'm going to have to go through Bioware and shell out an additional $40 because I'll be paying in Bioware points and the DLC has never been discounted nor has there ever been an 'Ultimate' edition released. So given all of that and the...lackluster entry into the series that DA2 represents then, for me, Dragon Age: Inquisition is, at best, looking like a year one purchase.

Urmmmmmm

As i said, try the shops. Screw buying it online if it costs that much.

Yeah, I'm aware of that. See my bold for emphasis. Maybe my phrasing was a bit weird and I will concede that I may be a bit off as it looks like there was a comprehensive edition for Mass Effect 2 (for PS3 at least; can't find a PC listing). My point was that one likely still has to deal with Bioware points for Mass Effect 1, Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 3 and that that's unlikely to change with Inquisition.

 

[Fox12]

always fun to go to a thread and see the first page of post littered with uninformed people who work so hard to see both EA and Bioware fail..........

DA2 was rushed and the ending of ME3 had issues nether though validate the constant hate spewed by people.
EA is trying to change and doing a fairly good job at it so why cant people just give it a rest, maybe go after ubisoft for their blatant bait and switches and bullshots?

OT: cant wait for the game got to play it and its every thing I wanted.

Not much hate, really. Mostly just people wanting to wait for reviews before they rush out and buy it, which is a pretty fair attitude to take after biowares lackluster performance as of late. One game underperforming is a fluke, but three or four is a trend. It may be great, and I'm legitimately curious about the next mass effect title. However, I will never buy one of their titles again without seeing the reviews first.

 

[TT Kairen]

Origins was supposed to have tactical gameplay? That's strange...I just set everyone's AI to use a potion when their health got low, set one guy to always taunt and gave him the best armor, set another to always heal and gave them the most manna, set the third to spam debuffs, and never once had to worry through the entire game. To me tactical combat means you have to think on your feet and react, not set everyone's AI beforehand, make sure you're stocked with potions, and then forget about being able to pause mid-fight entirely.

Oh, and don't forget the part where being able to see all opponents on the screen immediately is more tactical, because you can plan a perfectly clean order of attack and not have to adapt to any changing situations or anything. Remember, being able to blow all your big guns right away because you know there won't be any further opponents joining in is more tactical. Man, I can't believe how bad Dragon Age 2 combat is what with its fast pace, active ability use being important, and adapting to new conditions and stuff.

 

[008Zulu_v1legacy]

Meh, still looking like a poor man's Witcher to me.

I hope Witcher 3 has more (figurative) meat to it, Witcher 2 was way too short for my liking. I am actually more looking forward to their cyberpunk game.

OT; To be honest, I am disappointed with the Dragon Age games. Bioware promised us this rich new innovative world, and all they gave us Generic Craphole trying to be conquered by Not-Orcs led by a Not-Dragon.

 

[TT Kairen]

No kidding. I played a mage in both games, and I can say for a fact that the DA2 mage is a hell of a lot more tactical to play simply because of the Force Mage specialization. Being able to proactively arrange entire teams of foes into the perfect position to nuke with one of your big spells is a hell of a lot more satisfying than just hiding behind your front line and waiting for them bunch around the tank.

The other classes are more tactical to play simply by virtue of the fact that you have to you know... use abilities. The best way to play a Warrior or Rogue in Origins is to get the best gear you can, learn all the best sustained modes, and then autoattack forever, because the Fatigue system causes abilities to be awful. As a tank Warrior you only need to use Shield Bash or Overpower to cancel an Overwhelm, and then Taunt to get attention. That's it. As a Rogue, use nothing, just shoot them with autos forever or if you're a dual-weapon specialist you may have to do something as complex as walk behind them!

 

[Buizel91]

To the best of my knowledge that doesn't really work with any Bioware game since DA:O as while the game is sold to you by EA the DLC is sold via the (IMO) highly obnoxious Bioware points. For example I just went on eBay and a PC copy of Mass Effect 3 can be had for less than $10. Now if I want all of the DLC for the game I'm going to have to go through Bioware and shell out an additional $40 because I'll be paying in Bioware points and the DLC has never been discounted nor has there ever been an 'Ultimate' edition released. So given all of that and the...lackluster entry into the series that DA2 represents then, for me, Dragon Age: Inquisition is, at best, looking like a year one purchase.

Urmmmmmm

As i said, try the shops. Screw buying it online if it costs that much.

Yeah, I'm aware of that. See my bold for emphasis. Maybe my phrasing was a bit weird and I will concede that I may be a bit off as it looks like there was a comprehensive edition for Mass Effect 2 (for PS3 at least; can't find a PC listing). My point was that one likely still has to deal with Bioware points for Mass Effect 1, Dragon Age II and Mass Effect 3 and that that's unlikely to change with Inquisition.

I have it downloaded, not had anything about bioware points, not sure on DA:2 or the Mass Effect games, But origins defiantly doesn't, especially if u get the boxed versions because everything is included.

 

[Sanunes]

I have it downloaded, not had anything about bioware points, not sure on DA:2 or the Mass Effect games, But origins defiantly doesn't, especially if u get the boxed versions because everything is included.

Only Dragon Age: Origins has an ultimate edition, all the other games Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect 1, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 you will still have to buy the DLC ontop of buying a boxed copy of the game. Even with Dragon Age Inquisition no longer using BioWare Points, all their old games will still require them.

 

[BaronIveagh]

at least origin give away free games and have a return policy

They also have a track record for giving away free spyware and lying to their customers. I don't trust EA with unfettered access to my computer.

EA going through steam I can tolerate. There's a 3rd party. Installing Origin though would just be plain stupid.

 

[Arina Love]

Well it's their last chance to rescue the Dragon Age IP, of course they going all out, which is nice. From what i've seen DA3 shaping out quite nicely.

 

[Sanunes]

at least origin give away free games and have a return policy

They also have a track record for giving away free spyware and lying to their customers. I don't trust EA with unfettered access to my computer.

EA going through steam I can tolerate. There's a 3rd party. Installing Origin though would just be plain stupid.

If you consider Origin Spyware, I hope you don't use the other major piece of spyware out there called Steam. With both pieces of software you are agreeing to let the companies do the exact same thing.

As far as lying to their customers, Steam has been doing that too. Such as saying to a European customer "you can't return the software for a refund" where in those countries its illegal not to give that refund.

 

[Machine Man 1992]

Yeah, I think we all know how good Bioware's word is.

Twenty bucks says the 200 hours thing turns out to be bullshit.

 

[Rastrelly]

Yeeeeah, 200 hundred hours, and all our choices matter! Where did I hear something reeeeally similar?

 

[keroko]

Am I really the only one who thought that Dragon Age 2 was BETTER than Origins? Yeah it was rushed and had its flaws, but it at least was trying to tell its own story and had the balls to try noire style storytelling in a fantasy setting. Origins was just a generic example of every medieval fantasy trope in the book with a boring silent protagonist and dull combat. Take off your rose-tented glasses and stop drooling over Morrigan's chest; Dragon Age Origins was nothing special.

Interestingly what both advocates and skeptics of a "how original was Origins" tend to forget is that the clichéness of Origins was intentional. The whole game was one big shout-out to the old RPG's, even to the point where it was called "the spiritual successor of Baldur's Gate."

Anyway, I will remain on the side of caution where the "200 hours of gameplay" is concerned. This is a claim made rather often in the RPG scene, and devs tend to exaggerate a lot. I tick 40-50 hours on most of my RPG's, so as long as Inquisition offers me something similar, I'm good.