Epic Games is Giving Away a 2014 Game of the Year for Free

PC gamers can get Dragon Age: Inquisition for free on Epic Games until May 23, 2024.

Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third major game in the Dragon Age franchise, and the sequel to Dragon Age II. It is action RPG and a winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards.

PC gamers can go to Epic Games store right now and claim the 2014 Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition free of charge. The giveaway which includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons – Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser – and more.

Dragon Age: Inquisition, was developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts which originally released in 2014. According to review aggregate site Metacritic, Dragon Age: Inquisition has earned an 85 overall rating, making it one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2014. Although User score ratings for Dragon Age: Inquisition have been average, still majority has a positive overall rating on the platform.

About the Game

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The gameplay takes place in Thedas, a fantasy world, and includes exploration, battle, and narrative choices. Here’s a breakdown of the main gameplay elements:

  1. Character Creation and Classes: Players start by creating a character, choosing from 4 different races (Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Qunari). Then select from 4 classes (Warrior, Mage, and Rogue), each with their own set of abilities and specializations.
  2. Storyline and Quest: Focused in the mission to close a breach in the sky that is releasing demons into the world. Players will make decisions that will affect the plot, character relationships, and the game world. These decisions result to different events and endings.
  3. Combat System: The combat system is a mix of real-time action and tactical strategy. Players can control the Inquisitor and up to three companions, each with their own unique skills and abilities. Combat can be paused to send commands to party members, allowing for a more strategic approach to battles.
  4. Exploration: Number of vast, open-world areas, each with its own unique quests, sceneries and mysteries to discover. Players can explore these areas on foot or horseback, completing various side quests, finding stories, and gathering resources.
  5. Inquisition Management: Players guide the Inquisition, a group dedicated to restoring order. This includes forming alliances, managing resources, and dispatching operatives on missions. The War Table interface is used for strategic planning. It allows players to view missions and see their effects on the game’s political landscape.
  6. Companions: Players can hire a variety of companions, each having with their own backstory, personality, and skills. Relationships with companions can be built through dialogue and personal quests, which affects their loyalty and the game’s plot.
  7. Crafting and Customization: The game features a sophisticated crafting system, allowing players to make and enhance weapons, armor, and potions. Materials can be obtained throughout the world. Crafted items can be customized to improve the Inquisitor and their party’s performance in battle.
  8. Multiplayer: Players can team up online to complete dungeons and gather loot.

System Requirements

Windows
Minimum RequirementsRecommended
OS VersionWindows 7 or 8.1, 64-bitWindows 7 or 8.1, 64-bit
CPU/ProcessorAMD Quad core @ 2.5 GHz/Intel Quad core @ 2.0 GHzAMD Six core @ 3.2 GHz/ix core @ 3.2 GHz Processor (Intel): Quad core @ 3.0 GHz
Memory/RAM4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GPUAMD Radeon HD 4870/Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTAMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270/Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
DirectXDirectX 10DirectX 11
Storage26 GB26 GB
Languages:Text: Italian, Russian, English, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), French, Japanese, German, Polish
Audio: English, French, German

Overall

Dragon Age: Inquisition presents a rich blend of storytelling, strategic combat, and immersive exploration. Anyone curious about the game now has no excuse not to try it out. It’s completely free on Epic Games store until May 23, 2024.

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