Dragon Age: Inquisition—A Deep Narrative Dive (That Kotaku Would Miss)

Welcome to a deep dive into the world of Dragon Age: Inquisition, inspired by the "writers" at Kotaku! In this video, we’ll explore the rich narrative of Inquisition using various analysis techniques, including Ludonarrative, Socio-Cultural, Psychological, Psychoanalytic, and Mythological Analysis. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of the series or a newcomer, this video will offer fresh insights and a few laughs along the way.

We’ll dissect how the story and gameplay mechanics interact, examine how the game reflects real-world social and cultural issues, and peer into the minds of our favorite characters. We’ll also look at how the game taps into ancient myths and archetypes that resonate across cultures and time.

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Chapters:
0:00 Fair Use and Introduction
0:37 Structuralism
2:27 Deconstruction
3:47 Intertextuality
5:30 Characterization and Archetypes
7:01 Thematic Analysis
8:30 Narrative Perspective and Focalization
9:29 Ludonarrative (Play + Story) Analysis
10:54 Socio-Cultural Analysis
13:04 Psychological Analysis
15:57 Mythological Analysis
18:51 Conclusion, Outlook, and Thanks!

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[Originally Uploaded to YouTube Aug 12, 2024]

Attributions:
- Bioware. (2022, December 4). Dragon Age: DreadWolf Official In-Game Cinematic Trailer. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLESu_aChMU
- Yic17. (2020, November 5). Dragon Age: Inquisition ★ FULL MOVIE / ALL CUTSCENES 【Main Story + Trespasser / Human Rogue】. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTOdNUOnz1c