Dragon Age: The Veilguard

[Hooe]

It doesn't shock me that early review copy access would be limited for Veilguard, given that it's a traditional single player game with (as far as I know) no post-launch monetization.

That would mean that first-week sales are going to be the dominant factor for how this game performs commercially (as historically is the case for AAA games without a live service component). Given that, the publisher surely wants word-of-mouth about the game to be as strongly positive as possible so the game sells as many copies as possible based off hype.

It's just the way the game is played. Yes it's manipulative, but also BioWare spent a lot of money to make this game and surely would like to keep the lights on so they can make another Dragon Age game. Withholding early review code also doesn't really mean anything one way or another with respect to game quality; Bethesda rather infamously withheld review codes for DOOM (2016) following a not-well-received multiplayer test, and that game was a damn banger.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Couple of hours in, the game is good. PC version, the graphics are good. Combat flows nicely. So many options. Probably one of the most customizable games I ever played.

[ChaseB]

This is one of those games I got early, I've already beaten it but really enjoyed it and will be doing a 2nd playthrough -- a quick review

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

This is one of those games I got early, I've already beaten it but really enjoyed it and will be doing a 2nd playthrough -- a quick review

Chase you need and owe it to yourself to go back and play Dragon Age Origins, DA 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition.

It’s a fantastic series and you will enjoy it immensely.

Maybe go ahead and do it in reverse order and play Dragon Age 3 next which is a massive game in it’s own right.

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

Chase you need and owe it to yourself to go back and play Dragon Age Origins, DA 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition. It’s a fantastic series and you will enjoy it immensely. Maybe go ahead and do it in reverse order and play Dragon Age 3 next which is a massive game in it’s own right.

I did try out Inquisition but bounced off it pretty quick, but yeah it's def on the to-do list.

[DocHolliday]

I remember loving g DA2 even though the hardcore RPG guys hated it. Played inquisition but don’t think I finished. That was the era of every RPG having to be an open world monster like Elder Scrolls.

First DA I played and liked. But man, would be weird to go back to that game from Veilguard. A lot has changed.

Enjoying Veilguard a lot so far. It’s sorta nice to have these kinda streamlined RPGs that you don’t need to devote hours of learning too.


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[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I remember loving g DA2 even though the hardcore RPG guys hated it. Played inquisition but don’t think I finished. That was the era of every RPG having to be an open world monster like Elder Scrolls. First DA I played and liked. But man, would be weird to go back to that game from Veilguard. A lot has changed. Enjoying Veilguard a lot so far. It’s sorta nice to have these kinda streamlined RPGs that you don’t need to devote hours of learning too. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

In terms of combat and QOL stuff...absolutely. But the story telling and characters and lore is still epic on DAO.

[Gotmadskillzson]

On Chapter 7 out of 13 chapters and enjoying the hell out of this game. I chose to be a human grey warden warrior for my 1st playthrough. Some chapters are longer than others, I think or 1 or 2 chapters is literally just 1 quest. Overall I believe there are 35 main storyline quests. Then you have dozens of side quests, Enjoying the fact that they have fast travel in the game.

Combat is my favorite thing in the game. It is just beautiful. Love doing your ultimate move and your execution move remind me of the execution move of Space Marines 2. Just so many moves you and your party can unlock and the best thing is, move respec is FREE.