A few days before the highly anticipated launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the press has just given its verdict on this brand new game from BioWare. Although everything does not seem to be perfect, the title still manages to raise the bar following the failure of Anthem. We let you discover a selection of more or less laudatory opinions.
The first tests of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Checkpoint Gaming – 10/10
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a triumphant return to form for one of the gaming world's most beloved developers. It's a grand, epic RPG adventure, interwoven with intimate and powerful stories about its endearing and eccentric companions. The world to explore is breathtaking, with hidden secrets, enticing side quests and a treasure trove of story to explore. Its precise, in-depth combat systems and extensive accessibility options provide a highly personalized experience. But beyond the adventure itself, it is another shining testimony of diversity and inclusiveness, the presentation of which has been polished to perfection. In summary, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the most captivating Dragon Age game, a true generational adventure that is as heartfelt as it is thrilling.
PC Games – 9/10
With Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I got exactly what I expected from a sequel to Inquisition. An epic story about the elven gods, the end of the world, and the previously little-explored nations of northern Thedas. In addition to a wonderful team of companions who all seduced me in their own way. All this with the same attention to detail that made Inquisition one of my favorite games. All complemented by very satisfying gameplay that works wonderfully in its mechanics. I simply had a fantastic time with Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
The Gamer – 4/5
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is not a Dragon Age game like any other, which will put off many people. But it brings with it the traditions of excellent character writing, strong world-building through narrative quests, and delivers the most exciting combat the series has ever seen. There's a stronger version of The Veilguard, with more Solas and companion quests that find a more natural ending, but the one we have is still a worthy successor to Dragon Age: Inquisition, and it's a return to the much needed form for BioWare.
GRYOnline.pl – 7/10
Veilguard is easily the best game BioWare has released since Mass Effect 3 – it has a better story and gameplay than Inquisition (which I found mediocre at best) and it's a better game than Andromeda in every way of view (I won't even mention Anthem). But what impressed me before now just seems good – maybe I've changed, maybe other developers have set the bar too high. Perhaps the students have surpassed the teacher; maybe this is how it should be.
VG247 – 3/5
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is full of heart and soul. He also has good ideas. Conversely, many of these ideas feel like you're having trouble getting into first gear – and those that do have an even harder time getting into third gear. Sometimes the smartest ideas are undermined by other systems or decisions. Both tweaked to the extreme in places and completely botched in others, this program is as confusing as it is engaging, as frustrating as it is fascinating.
The press generally hails Dragon Age: The Veilguard as a triumphant return for BioWare, highlighting the epic narrative and endearing characters that make up the game. Reviews highlight the richness of the world to explore, filled with captivating side quests and secrets to discover, while appreciating the depth of the combat systems and the accessibility offered to players. This RPG adventure is seen as a shining example of diversity and inclusiveness, cementing its status as a landmark title in the Dragon Age franchise.
However, differing opinions emerge on certain aspects of The Veilguard. Some reviewers note that the game may seem difficult to access for those expecting a traditional series format, despite strong writing and compelling world-building. Although the game is considered better than its recent predecessors, it is also described as uneven, with brilliant ideas sometimes hampered by less successful design choices.
Remember that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be available from October 31 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
