BioWare weaves together an epic adventure with memorable characters and a whole lot of heart.

Gameplay

• Combat is fun, flashy, and dynamic. Stays interesting throughout the whole campaign.
• Movement and traversal are forgiving in a fun way.
• Exploration is rewarded nearly 100% of the time.
• The loop tends to be a little more video-gamey than dynamic.
• Not all combat classes are created equal.
• More of an action/adventure game than a RPG.
• Help and tutorials are almost non-existent.

Story & Characters

• You are always being propelled forward and visiting new areas.
• The main storyline is relatively straightforward but always feels epic in scope. You never lose sight of your main objective, which serves the urgency well.
• Several standout character-specific missions.
• Genuinely care about the outcome of certain character arcs.
• Hero background is woven in organically, albeit inconsequentially.
• Names are quickly picked up due to a crazy amount of repetition.
• “Woke” themes are inelegant.
• Some side quests can be considered filler.
• The constant influx of new locations can be disorienting at first.
• Meeting characters from past games can be less impactful to new players.