Dragon Age: The Veilguard has received its first reviews from the specialized press: the game scores 84 out of 100 on Metacritic and 83 out of 100 on OpenCritic. While the overall reception has been positive, critics' opinions vary widely: some view it as an unparalleled masterpiece of gaming, while others see it as merely a quality RPG without any significant ambitions.
Critics particularly praised the combat system — dynamic and engaging, it keeps players actively involved, especially at higher difficulty levels. The game world and companion characters also received high marks for being vibrant, charismatic, and well-developed.
However, not everyone was thrilled with the gameplay of The Veilguard. In VGC, it was noted that the game's mechanics felt as if they were "stuck in the past" and didn't introduce anything radically new. The narrative also received mixed reviews, with opinions ranging from enthusiasm to restrained approval.
Some consider this the best installment in the Dragon Age series and possibly BioWare's finest game overall (Eurogamer). Others criticize The Veilguard for lacking depth in storytelling and variability compared to earlier entries in the series (PC Gamer). Yet even skeptics acknowledge that it is at least a solid Action/RPG, despite its flaws.
Among other positives, reviewers cite excellent art design, a robust character development system, striking graphics, and a general attention to detail. The negatives, aside from those mentioned, include the formulaic nature of certain elements, camera issues, and occasional performance drops.
Here are some scores from various publications:
- Eurogamer: 10/10
- IGN: 9/10
- TheGamer: 8/10
- Windows Central: 8/10
- PC Gamer: 7.9/10
- Shacknews: 7/10
- Inverse: 7/10
- VGC: 6/10
- VG247: 6/10
- The Guardian: 6/10
Additionally, Adam D’Angelo, responsible for the release of Baldur's Gate 3, has already shown his support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. According to him, the new BioWare game is well-suited for fans of the Dragon Age universe and RPG enthusiasts seeking an engaging story, vibrant characters, and an improved combat system.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released on October 31 on PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Previously, BioWare released the full system requirements for the game and reported that it will not include Denuvo.
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