Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition doesn't spin a great tale, but it brings the series closer to its roots with deep RPG systems.

With the entertaining and thematically rich Inquisition, the Dragon Age series returns to its former glory.

The true power of the Inquisition may be illusory, but that doesn't stop it being satisfying to wield while it lasts.

A fantastic campaign and massive open environments, soured only slightly by minor, persistent flaws.

Dragon Age: Inquisition is one of the biggest games I've ever played, and I still want more

Dragon Age: Inquisition creates a massive, vibrant world on a scale far greater than its predecessors, and does an excellent job of making you feel in command. The heart of this game rests with its characters, who keep you invested in the action.

The most fun I've had with an RPG in years. Even a simple quest can turn into a multi-hour affair thanks to how well the missions, characters, and rewards tie into each other

The latest title in Bioware's fantasy series is huge in size, vision and entertainment value

In sum, "Dragon Age: Inquisition" feels like a game in which the writers were set free to craft a story for contemporary adults. As I listened to the poetic diction of Cole, a character prone to alliteration and utterances such as, "The air smells like rocks," I wondered if the gaming industry might swell to provide a berth for poets as academia has.

With Inquisition, BioWare have handled the narrative and consequence of conversation and action with more assurance and depth than Telltale, while also constructing one of the finest and most forward-looking CRPGs ever made. And I'm as delighted and surprised as anyone.