Summary
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard was praised for its award-worthy environment design by fans.
- Despite mixed reviews, some players highlighted positive aspects like combat mechanics.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard fans have dubbed one aspect of the game award-worthy. Despite drawing a blank at the recent Game Awards, Dragon Age: The Veilguard still captivated fans with one particular aspect, which has always been a specialty of BioWare.
The overall reception to Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been mixed, to say the least. Some Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews were extremely positive about BioWare's latest effort, claiming it justified the decade-long wait. However, the title was review-bombed by gamers, with many offering complaints about the writing - a crucial thing for any RPG. Others criticized what they deemed to be "woke" elements, although, as with any review bombings on aggregator sites, it's never clear how many of these have actually played the game.
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Redditor WanderingStrang started a thread asking for "highlights of the game or moments that stood out to you" from other players, and there were plenty of responses. However, one thing popped up a few times: environment design. One player claimed that it's "absolutely stunning visually. Every location was breathtaking in its own way, with a lot of variety." Another gamer went as far as to say the "Environment team deserved awards." Dragon Age: The Veilguard may not have appeared on The Game Awards winners list this year, but it seems some players think it could have.
Players Claim Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Environments Were Award-Worthy
The thread also highlighted many other areas of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's design worthy of recognition. In many cases, it was the little things that impressed players, such as "Companions pausing and restarting conversations when they get interrupted" and "The obvious: hair physics." In general, the combat also came in for plenty of praise, with tons of reflection about how the series had come from Dragon Age: Origins in this regard.
Although BioWare continues to release updates for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it's no secret that the studio is now engaged in the development of the next Mass Effect game. 2025 is set to be a quiet year for BioWare, as it begins to shape the future of its flagship sci-fi franchise. It has already been confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't be receiving DLC, which is sad news for players who enjoyed the latest title in the series. However, if it helps the next Mass Effect arrive in a more timely manner, it could be a necessary sacrifice.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 71%
- Released
- October 31, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- BioWare
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.
Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Franchise
- Dragon Age
- PC Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
