Ashley Jones

This game doesn't quite capture the spirit of Dragon Age. While it stands on its own as a decent title, it lacks lasting impact. It seems to be designed for a younger, PG-rated audience, which may limit its appeal to more mature players. I was naïve to be hopeful that I could embrace the role of a darker hero and explore blood magic in a darker fantasy setting, but the game doesn’t allow for any moral ambiguity whatsoever. The party interactions and dialogue evoke Bioware’s signature style, yet they fall short of the depth fans have come to expect. Combat feels overly simplistic, resembling a hack-and-slash approach with timed counters and party combinations. While this may appeal to some players, it’s not the complexity most Dragon Age fans seek. RPG elements have continued to be reduced over time. Is it too much to expect modern RPGs to maintain their depth? The low audience rating doesn’t stem from the game being outright terrible; rather, it reflects a mismatch between the game’s design and its intended audience. The disappointing reality is that we may not see another Dragon Age title in the future. Let’s hope that Fable provides a more fulfilling experience when it launches in 2025.