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Dragon Age: Inquisition vs Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening

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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: InquisitionLead the Inquisition to restore order to a fantasy world torn apart by cataclysmic chaos.
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
Dragon Age: Origins - AwakeningContinue the epic saga with new companions and darker choices
Overview
Description

Dragon Age: Inquisition is an epic role-playing game set on the sprawling continent of Thedas, where mages and templars clash as dragons darken the sky. As the leader of the Inquisition, you must make critical choices that permanently alter the course of history while rallying allies against chaos. Customize your hero from four distinct races and three specialized classes, exploring vast regions across Ferelden and Orlais. Engage in tactical combat, build your influence, and forge deep relationships and romances as you uncover the truth behind a mysterious cataclysmic event.

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening expands the acclaimed Origins story, letting you lead a fledgling Grey Wardens camp and shape the fate of Ferelden after the Fifth Blight. The expansion adds fresh locations, quests, and a host of new characters while preserving the deep tactical combat and moral complexity that defined the original.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
CRPG
Best for
RPG fans and fantasy enthusiasts
Fans of deep fantasy RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$19.9950%
release date
2014-11-18
2010-03-16
Specifications
developer
BioWare Edmonton
BioWare Edmonton
publisher
Electronic Arts
Spike, Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
88/100+4%
85/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Immersive and reactive choice-driven narrative
  • Vast and visually stunning open-world environments
  • Deep character customization and party progression
  • Engaging tactical combat with multiple class specializations
  • Rich new storyline that builds on the original
  • Deep tactical combat with new enemy types
  • Extensive character customization and camp management
  • High replay value due to branching decisions
Cons
  • Some side quests can feel repetitive or fetch-quest heavy
  • Complex tactical camera controls can occasionally feel awkward on consoles
  • Inventory management becomes cumbersome late in the game
  • Requires a completed Origins save to access full content
  • Some reused assets feel dated compared to newer titles
  • Multiplayer options are limited to single‑player only
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The Verdict

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Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening is a cheaper, story‑focused expansion requiring an Origins save, while Dragon Age: Inquisition is a pricier, standalone open‑world RPG with multiplayer options.

Key differences

  • Awakening requires a completed Origins save; Inquisition is a full standalone game.
  • Awakening adds ~20 hours of new story and camp management; Inquisition offers a vast open world with multiple regions.
  • Awakening is single‑player only; Inquisition includes multiplayer and co‑op modes.
  • Price: $19.99 for Awakening vs $39.99 for Inquisition.
  • Combat focus: Awakening emphasizes tactical pause and camp strategy; Inquisition adds class specializations and larger-scale battles.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Inquisition offers broader character customization, class specializations, and open‑world exploration versus Awakening's more limited tactical expansion.

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Platform availability

Both are single‑player PC/console titles; Inquisition adds multiplayer but platform lists are not specified.

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Price & value

Awakening costs $19.99 and adds ~20 hours; Inquisition costs $39.99 for a full game.

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Multiplayer / co‑op

Inquisition supports multiplayer and co‑op; Awakening is single‑player only.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Content & replayability

Inquisition's open world, multiple endings, and class choices give higher replay potential than Awakening's expansion content.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Difficulty & accessibility

Awakening builds on familiar Origins mechanics, while Inquisition’s complex camera and inventory can be harder for newcomers.

Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening

Graphics & performance

Inquisition released later (2014) with newer engine; Awakening (2010) uses older assets that feel dated.

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Choose Dragon Age: Inquisition if…

New players or those seeking a full, modern open‑world RPG with multiplayer.

Choose Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening if…

Fans who already own Dragon Age: Origins and want affordable, story‑rich continuation.

Common questions

Do I need Dragon Age: Origins to play Awakening?

Yes, full content requires a completed Origins save.

Which game includes multiplayer?

Dragon Age: Inquisition offers single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑operative modes; Awakening is single‑player only.

Is the price difference justified by content amount?

Awakening costs $19.99 for ~20 extra hours; Inquisition costs $39.99 for a complete open‑world game with more features.