I like most the game, but the dialogue is terrible

[Kozzy]

Overall I am enjoying this game alot more than i expected overall. Its probably my 2nd favorite Dragon Age game after Origins, better than DA2 and especially Inquisition for me.

But man the dialogue is bad, especially in the banter among you and your party. Which is a real shame because the rest of the game I am enjoying. The story itself is decent, the combat is good fun, the customization is good, there are some good characters, the graphics are nice, the game world is well made, the soundtrack is good, the voice work is good, it runs very well, etc.. but man oh man that dialogue is so bad at times, which is a shame as it brings down the game for a decent amount.

Overall I am still enjoying it more than i thought I would and most of the games elements are good to great, but that dialogue they sure messed up on.

Anyways, just some random thoughts from an old timer who loves rpgs from the Wizardry and Ultima days until todays rpgs.

[Veg]

Millenials are actually not capable of good writing and its not just a video games thing. They try to emulate marvel humor and think taking a setting or story seriously is bad writing.

[hmmm]

I like the game a lot too, but Rook is really cringe. Especially when you compare them to Hawke.

[Drake Ravenwolf]

And here I thought dialogue and story was what Dragon Age games were all about :S

[Kozzy]

Originally posted by Drake Ravenwolf:

And here I thought dialogue and story was what Dragon Age games were all about :S

The writing of the story is not bad, it is the dialogue that is really bad. There is a difference. I actually like many of the characters and the general writing for the story, but the dialogue/character banter is really bad. Many things this game does well, but the dialogue is a real sore thumb. One element I LOVED from Origins that this game fumbled, among many aspects that Bioware nails is this terrible dialogue which sucks.

[DukeFavre]

Originally posted by hmm:

I like the game a lot too, but Rook is really cringe. Especially when you compare them to Hawke.

I notes that too.

I have the sense they play it safe.

Sometimes the lines I choose are the ones I think fit better instead of talking and making decisions.

[Latency]

Originally posted by Kozzy:

Originally posted by Drake Ravenwolf:

And here I thought dialogue and story was what Dragon Age games were all about :S

The writing of the story is not bad, it is the dialogue that is really bad. There is a difference. I actually like many of the characters and the general writing for the story, but the dialogue/character banter is really bad. Many things this game does well, but the dialogue is a real sore thumb. One element I LOVED from Origins that this game fumbled, among many aspects that Bioware nails is this terrible dialogue which sucks.

Totally valid complaint.

The dialogue of the followers is very sub par. I'm 16 hours in now and find myself skipping half of their dialogue. The banter unfortunately I can't skip.

It's like the writers responsible for the companion side quests and banter are getting paid min wage or something. Seems like you get what you pay for.

[Elviz]

Ahh yes. Repeating word by word what Cohh said. At least paste the link next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOs-p2eHXrg&ab_channel=CohhCarnage

[Kozzy]

Originally posted by Elviz:

Ahh yes. Repeating word by word what Cohh said. At least paste the link next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOs-p2eHXrg&ab_channel=CohhCarnage

Hey kid, Check my review on steam from yesterday, I said the same thing, a day before COHH's video was even out. We are not the only people who dislike the dialogue, check out many positive reviews on steam, they also list dialogue as a sore spot with this game. COHH is not the only person who disliked the dialogue you numpty.

[superlloyd]

Yeah, bad Marvel influence!
In fact... come to think of it, isn't Marvel Disney?
Confirmed! Bad Disney influence!

[Kozzy]

Originally posted by superlloyd:

Yeah, bad Marvel influence!
In fact... come to think of it, isn't Marvel Disney?
Confirmed! Bad Disney influence!

At times it does feel like marvel dialogue yes.

[gene.xixi]

I think I know why the D E I alog sucks.............

[Kozzy]

Originally posted by gene.xixi:

I think I know why the D E I alog sucks.............

The issue is not that its 'woke' or DEI,etc..it is just that the dialogue is bad, period. It is to basic, like sometimes its only a few words in the dialogue. It is very barren and basic, nothing to do with DEI or being 'woke'. It is just not creative or well written dialogue, its beyond basic and boring. This game's issue is not DEI or being 'woke' for me, it is the terrible dialogue that brings down an otherwise good game.

if you compare the dialogue to say Obsidian, Inxile or CD Projekt Red rpgs, its like night and day (or even DA Origin's dialogue). The dialogue is just not written well at all.

[InsertCoin]

Originally posted by Elviz:

Ahh yes. Repeating word by word what Cohh said. At least paste the link next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOs-p2eHXrg&ab_channel=CohhCarnage

oh imagine thinking for ya self's instead of listening to some random dude on twitch, sheesh

[Kozzy]

Originally posted by InsertCoin:

Originally posted by Elviz:

Ahh yes. Repeating word by word what Cohh said. At least paste the link next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOs-p2eHXrg&ab_channel=CohhCarnage

oh imagine thinking for ya self's instead of listening to some random dude on twitch, sheesh

Only one person can say this game has poor dialogue, don't you know the rules!

[superlloyd]

One additional critic (which I can't complain too much since Mass Effect is like that, but prior DA game were not) is every level I have been to so far feel like a simple one way corridor without intersection. Just small side alcove at best.