Dragon Age: Inquisition – Encountering 1 of the 10 Dragons
As mythical beings, there’s something about the dragon that immediately evokes a sense of awe. Perhaps it’s their mystical aura that sends a shiver down the spine of men, or maybe it’s purely because of how fantastical they really are: serpentine, scaly behemoths that can breath fire, basically. Whatever the case, in the immersive, pixelated realm of video games, that sense of presence really comes to the fore with titles like Dragon Age and, more recently, Skyrim showcasing the beasts in all of their mighty glory.
And this year, the latest installment in the DA franchise, Dragon Age: Inquisition proved to be no different, implementing the titular goliaths as one of them most formidable enemies in all of Thedas. There are ten in total scattered across the four corners of BioWare’s fantastical realm, ranging from fire, ice and electricity-spewing monoliths. But going toe-to-toe with one is absolutely not for the ill-prepared, never mind the faint-hearted.
Given that Inquisition is an RPG to its core, there is no specific dragon that acts as numero uno, with players having the freedom to explore across the distant highlands and lowlands at will. But in all likelihood, your first encounter will be with the Fereldan Frostback lurking within The Hinterlands and, if you’re like me, you’ll have stumbled upon the lumbering titan by accident. Nonetheless, it’s a defining moment in the game, one elevated by the rich score and environmental effects, and ultimately serves as the perfect reminder of just how much content that is lurking within BioWare’s latest.
Published: Jan 3, 2015 01:05 pm