Dragon Age: The Veilguard - PlayStation 5

Don't believe the haters, this is a decent game, especially for the price. While the combat does get a bit repetitive, I found the story pretty good, and 100%-ing the game was the right amount of challenge. If you're a fan of DA, don't sleep on this one.

Excellent Dragon Age game. Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Don't understand the review bombing culture these days. If you love Dragon Age but are on the fence, get it! Combat is a blast and varies enough from class to class to make it very replayable.

The Dragon Age series has always been a treasure trove for fans of rich lore and immersive settings, and the latest installment is no exception. For those who have journeyed through the previous games, especially Dragon Age: Inquisition, this new chapter promises to be a delightful continuation of that beloved world. If you cherished Inquisition and have a passion for the intricate narrative and expansive universe of Dragon Age, this game is likely to captivate your interest. However, it's important to approach it with an open mind, as each game in the series brings its own unique flavor and experience. Longtime fans will know that the series has evolved significantly over the years, and what one might adore in Dragon Age: Origins (DAO), another might find less appealing in the latest release. It's worth noting that Dragon Age: Origins, a game now celebrating its 15th anniversary, remains a favorite for many, but the new game offers a different experience. It does not strive to be a direct sequel or a reincarnation of DAO, but rather, it carves out its own distinct identity within the franchise. This divergence might mean there are aspects you enjoy more in some games than in others, but this is part of what makes the series so dynamic and exciting. One crucial piece of advice for potential players is to steer clear of the single-star reviews. Unfortunately, the game has faced undue criticism from some quarters, primarily due to its inclusive approach towards LGBT themes. This has led to a wave of negative ratings that do not necessarily reflect the game's quality or the experience it offers. As a fan of the series, it's best to dive into the game yourself and form your own opinion based on the gameplay and story. In conclusion, the latest Dragon Age game promises a fun and engaging experience, especially for those who have followed the series. Embrace the new journey, appreciate the differences, and immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of the Dragon Age.

so far love this game, graphics are amazing and it has a great story line.

It’s a great game all things considered. Some things were too shoved in your face, more so in that the narrative and story presented them to you awkwardly so either things weren’t explained or just seemed to be happening because the writers said so and not because it made sense to the context of the story. Companions are pretty great, though their personal stories hit same story beats but in different flavours to match each character. Romance is very mid as 99% of the dialogue options between romance and non-romance responses (from your Rook) get the same reactions from your companions. There is little to no variance in how they respond to romance dialogue vs non-romance dialogue until locking in who you’ll stick with. Combat is the best thing about this game. The flow in the beginning of the game seems awkward when you only have the starter skills. But after advancing and adding more skills the flow of combat because way better and the free respec system makes it easy to try out everything. The only downside to combat is some of the unique (red tier) items you don’t get until near the end of the game. Many require building your skills around the item because they have very niche or specific usage and getting them in the 11th hour when the game is almost finished is unfortunate. Overall recommended game at minimum because the combat is fun. Story could be better but it’s not completely horrible either. And game was 100% misnamed, not really a spoiler but nothing in the story seems to be centered around you or companions being the Veilguard or guarding veils until the credits roll.

I gave the game five stars because despite significant flaws, plot holes and a general state of being considerably under-baked, the game was able to get me emotionally invested. I cried and I am not one who cries at video games, nor am I a Dragon Age super-fan who has been waiting ten years for this. Objectively speaking, with all its problems, this game should not have been able to do that and that tells me that the story, characters and world have good bones even if they are not nearly as fleshed out as they should be. I know the combat has been controversial (among other things that I’m not even going to bring up) but I enjoyed it and thought it was appropriately challenging. Your mileage may vary, of course, and not everyone is going to have the same experience that I had, but would still recommend that you try it and see.

Definitely a nicely polished game. I started it out on the normal mode and was having a pretty good time. After Weisshaupt-ish mission, I found myself growing bored with the mechanics. The fighting got too samey and everything had a bucket of hit points. I felt like I was slogging through the game and eventually turned the setting to low just to get to the end of the game and see how things turn out. Overall, it's a fine game. The dialogue is a bit too "modern" for the setting compared to previous games in the world. I was not a fan of the Qunari character because they were one of the main users of that manner of speaking. Things like, "what the crap" felt way too 2020s for an old world fantasy game that's now on its 4th game. Your character is pretty annoying too. I felt like all my dialogue options were just different versions of nice response. The rest of the story was ok. I was not blown away by it. I would be interested to talk to some of the original creators for Dragon Age Origins to see how much of the developments in this game were a part of the original world building guide. For $15, it's worth a go. I wouldn't put more than that into it.

I preorder this game and absolutely have no regrets!!! It's sad that all the attention is focused on only the negatives about this game because beneath all that is a truly amazing game. I enjoyed most of my time spent playing this game, and my only criticism is that some parts of the game tend to drag on a bit too long. I would recommend any try this game for themselves and dismiss anything bad or good you heard about this game so you can have a clear perspective on how you really feel about it. For me personally, while it may not be my GOTY since that title goes to FF7 Rebirth, it is well deserving of 9/10!!!