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Dragon Age: Inquisition

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Dragon Age: Inquisition

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

BioWare · 2014

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

85 /100

Dragon Age: Inquisition is an RPG that builds problem-solving and strategic thinking through a complex narrative and decision-making, though it contains mature content.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

75

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.82
B2Social-emotional
0.83
B3Motor
0.45

Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a rich, immersive RPG experience that fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and ethical reasoning through its complex narrative and decision-making. Players engage in deep character interactions, promoting communication and empathy, while leading a diverse group of companions.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature content including violence, suggestive themes, and strong language, consistent with its ESRB M rating. However, it exhibits minimal manipulative design mechanics or monetization pressures.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.67
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Dragon Age: Inquisition safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dragon Age: Inquisition a rating of 85/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Dragon Age: Inquisition appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dragon Age: Inquisition, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dragon Age: Inquisition?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Dragon Age: Inquisition: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Dragon Age: Inquisition?

The game contains mature content including violence, suggestive themes, and strong language, consistent with its ESRB M rating. However, it exhibits minimal manipulative design mechanics or monetization pressures.