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Dragon Age: Inquisition vs Risen

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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: InquisitionLead the Inquisition to restore order to a fantasy world torn apart by cataclysmic chaos.
Risen
RisenEmbark on a perilous adventure on Faranga as the Nameless Hero.
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.

Step into the shoes of the Nameless Hero and explore the mysterious island of Faranga, a world filled with ancient ruins, hostile creatures, and hidden secrets. Your choices shape the story, influencing factions, allies, and the ultimate fate of the island. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with deep role‑playing elements, offering skill trees, crafting, and a dynamic open world to roam. Fight the wrath of the Titan and uncover the truth behind the island’s cursed past in this single‑player fantasy adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans and fantasy enthusiasts
Open‑world RPG enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
2014-11-18
2009-10-02
Specifications
developer
BioWare Edmonton
Piranha Bytes
publisher
Electronic Arts
Deep Silver
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
88/100+9%
81/100
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 open‑world environment
  • Meaningful choice system
  • Robust combat mechanics
  • Deep character customization
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
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older PCs
  • Limited enemy AI variety
  • Linear main quest progression
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a richer, higher‑rated experience with multiplayer and broader content at a lower price, while Risen is a solid single‑player RPG with strong combat but older graphics and a higher price.

Key differences

  • •Multiplayer: Dragon Age includes co‑op and multiplayer modes; Risen is single‑player only.
  • •Critic scores: Dragon Age 88/100 vs Risen 81/100, indicating stronger overall reception.
  • •Price: Dragon Age costs $39.99, Risen $59.99, making Dragon Age the cheaper option.
  • •Release era: Dragon Age (2014) has newer graphics and tech; Risen (2009) shows performance hiccups on older PCs.
  • •Content scope: Dragon Age features a larger open world with multiple classes and tactical combat; Risen focuses on hack‑and‑slash with linear main quest.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Dragon Age offers tactical combat, three classes with specializations, and choice‑driven narrative versus Risen's hack‑and‑slash focus.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Platform availability

Platform details not specified for either title.

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Price & value

Dragon Age is $39.99 versus Risen at $59.99, giving more content per dollar.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Multiplayer / co‑op

Dragon Age supports single‑player, multiplayer and co‑op; Risen is single‑player only.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Content & replayability

Dragon Age has larger open world, multiple classes, and varied quest outcomes; Risen has linear main quest.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Difficulty & accessibility

Difficulty and accessibility information not specified for either game.

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Graphics & performance

Dragon Age (2014) has newer graphics; Risen (2009) reports performance hiccups on older PCs.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Choose Dragon Age: Inquisition if…

Players who want multiplayer, deeper tactical combat, and better value.

Choose Risen if…

Players who prefer classic hack‑and‑slash feel and don't need multiplayer.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Dragon Age: Inquisition costs $39.99; Risen costs $59.99.

Do either of these support co‑op play?

Only Dragon Age: Inquisition includes multiplayer and co‑op modes.

Which title has higher critical reception?

Dragon Age: Inquisition has a critic score of 88/100, compared to Risen's 81/100.