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Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas been a somewhat polarizing video game, having created a massive gap in player opinion that leaves little middle ground. While many seem to have enjoyed everything that the game has to offer, just as many have been quick to express their disappointment, leading to heated discussions across the internet.
Here’s the thing, though. As many within the community would tell you as well, if you’ve enjoyed BioWare’s recent takes on this series, specifically the ones after the firstOrigins, then it may be worth setting aside all the discourse surrounding the title and giving the game a fair shot after all.
Dragon Age: The Veilguardisn’t as bad as some have made it out to be
So, the mixed reception surroundingDragon Age: The Veilguardseems to stem from divided opinions on where the series finds itself within the present day of gaming and what the development team is trying to deliver this time around.
On the one hand, you’ll find people comparing the game favorably to the past entries, specifically citing things like the combat mechanics as major improvements over the predecessors. On the other hand,putting aside the usual “woke stupidity,”you’ll find people criticizing the game’s early storytelling bits, along with dialogue options for Rook as a massive step-down from before.
Now, sure, while most would undoubtedly agree that the writing is pretty bad in a lot of places, as Reddit user WanderingStrang would tell you, there’s a lot to like about this game. Enough to even ignore all the negative reviews for the time being:
To be honest, we agree with the fella. If you’re willing to give it a chance,The Veilguardoffers much to admire. The game’s art style genuinely shines once in motion, bringing BioWare’s unique fantasy world to life in ways that grow on you as you explore its diverse environments.
Plus, for those who enjoy epic endings, the final two to three hours are a thrilling gauntlet, showcasing that the team can still deliver powerful, climactic gameplay experiences.
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For fans ofInquisitionor evenDragon Age II,The Veilguardmight be right up your alley, offering a blend of challenging combat, stunning visuals, and well-rounded companions that keepDragon Age’sspirit alive.
More importantly, all the positive and negative reviews, at the end of the day, are subjective takes on the game and what should or shouldn’t be the studio’s focus. So even if you don’t wish to spend 50 to 100 hours on the game trying to make up your mind on things, ensure that your taste in gaming aligns well with the reviewer you’ll wish to follow.
What does the reception toThe Veilguardmean for BioWare’s future?
Whether you love the game or hate it, it’s hard to deny that the reception toThe Veilguardhas been a little too polarizing than expected, creating a rift within the community about where the studio should take its RPGs in the future.
Such a rift, in our opinion, does beget a thought exercise on what this means for BioWare as a whole and how this game’s wins and failures will affect it in the future.
For instance, when it comes toMass Effect, Executive Producer Mike Gamble has hinted that the next installment willaim for a more mature tone that reflects the darker elements within that series’ universe.
While this statement indicates that the team is paying close attention to the criticism, especially as the community’s faith wavers over its future direction, where does it leave the people who actually enjoyed the game design that was crafted forThe Veilguard?
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You can argue that these are wildly different IPs, so it shouldn’t be a problem, but you’d most likely find people who are fans of“BioWare games”and not specificallyMass EffectorDragon Agedue to the design and structural overlap on the role-playing side between the two.
That said, whileThe Veilguardmost certainly deserves a fair shot, it remains to be seen what BioWare’s future holds and whether it will continue to polarize its fans with future games.
But with that out of the way, have you givenThe Veilguarda try already? What are your thoughts on it so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Akshit Dangi
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
