It's much better high level I think.
Also, IT'S REALLY GOOD! Not finished yet but it is full of cutscenes! Especially the beginning. Not going to spoil anything on the twitter thread, but DEFO worth the price!
*bounces up and down like a puppy who really needs to go for a walk* Cutscenes. 
It does highlight that BioWare is at their best with far more structure than the 'open world' nature of the rest of Inquisition.
(My biggest worry for ME:A is the open nature, it doesn't work with BioWare's story telling in my opinion)
Blargh. I think Inquisition more had to do with the fact again, previous generation holding it back maybe a tad...and the fact it was their first 'open world' game. I do agree with you, but just remember on how sparse ME 1 was as a shooter and then the vast improvements two and three made.
So far I would say The Descent is a near perfect balance of BioWare story and gorgeous vistas.
*more bouncing*