Episode Guide
A woman unseen is the will of the maker. Those who falsely dream of her are given access to salvation. The price of salvation is a life free from pain and suffering.
Dragon Age: Absolution is a forgettable game that doesn’t do anything to stand out from others in the genre.
Dragon Age: Absolution is a great game, but it may not be for everyone. It’s accessible to newcomers while welcoming to long-time fans of League of Legends. However, Arcane’s previous work shows that they can be a great adaptation, managing to be both accessible and satisfying for both.
The showrunners have promise but Absolution feels like it’s missing a lot of the nuance that makes good TV great. The pacing is frenetic and the characters are one-dimensional, leaving little time to develop them. Instead, the show feels like it’s missing a lot of the nuance that makes good TV great.
Miriam is a new character in the game and she doesn’t exactly make a great first impression. She’s strong, quick, seemingly unbeatable, and willingly sacrifices 3 of her own kin in order to steal some lyrium. She’s positively affirmed by those around her and is actually a bit of a hypocrite.
Absolution introduces a new female protagonist, who is by far the worst character in the series. She is toxic and unlikable, and this trend of poorly written female protagonists continues into the series. ..
The show does well in terms of animation, with some great set pieces and action across the six episodes. Episode 3 in particular showcases each character’s abilities against hordes of undead, providing exposition about their powers without explicitly explaining them. ..
The Dragon Age: Inquisition soundtrack is good and the voice acting isn’t half bad either, which is a bonus. Fans of Dragon Age are likely to get more out of this game than those after intricate worldbuilding, layers of nuance and a deeper understanding of racial issues in this fantasy world. ..
The show is good, but it’s not great. The Arcane is a generic fantasy show with one-dimensional characters crying out for more development.
