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Metacritic 8617+

Dragon Age: Inquisition

BioWare|2014ActionRPGStrategy

LumiScore

83/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

71/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about the ethical dilemmas and choices presented in the game. Discuss the consequences of their decisions and the different perspectives of the characters. This can be a valuable opportunity to develop critical thinking and empathy.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
80
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Strong female characters and plotlines not solely focused on men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy through discussion of in-game choices and consequences.

What your child develops

Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a rich narrative experience with significant opportunities for strategic thinking, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking through its complex dialogue system and branching storylines. Players will engage in problem-solving through combat encounters and quest progression, and the diverse cast of characters promotes empathy and understanding of different perspectives. The game's emphasis on player choice and consequence can foster a sense of responsibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

You have to revive and lead the Inquisition, which aims to eradicate evil in the land of Thedas. War, intrigue, political strife deprived previously influential groups of Thedas the opportunity to act with the same efficiency.