Dragon Age The Veilguard: Exploring The Reception From The Gamers And Critics

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BioWare, as a gamer, you must be aware of this company, right?  This Canadian-based video game company has created a strong legacy in video games over the years, from Baldur’s Gate to Mass Effect. However, in recent years, it looked like the company had lost their charm, especially after the game Anthem.

However, by Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the studio is making a comeback after 5 years. The game is scheduled to be released on 31st October 2024 on Play Station 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series. I bet the main question for you is if the comeback will be a success or not? Well, since the reviews of this game are out, it is easy to explore this particular question.

The reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is it a hit or miss for BioWare?

IGN, Gamespot, Metacritic  Eurogamer: the four prominent gaming review websites have provided their ratings for Dragon Age: The Veilguard and it already looks promising in this aspect. This is what the ratings look like :

PlatformScore
IGN9/10
GameSpot7/10
Eurogamer5/5
Metacritic84/100

 Many reviews and gamers are saying that this game justified their ten years of waiting, and they were extremely satisfied with the final products. The majority of the praise that the game till now has gained is for its visuals, especially on Veilguards. Each and every area which has been explored there has been found by fans is visually stunning.

BioWare, in their previous games, was criticized for not providing proper customization for their characters. However, in this game, it seems they have successfully mitigated this criticism of them as the reviewers stated that the customization is much easier and they were satisfied with the final output of Rook, the main protagonist of the game. The combats of Dragon Age: The Veilguard have also been highly praised in this process by critics and gamers.

Also, the game till now has received special praise in the reviews for other things such as gameplay, the characters being likeable, and the side missions which contribute to deep world-building. These overall things have also enhanced there’s satisfaction, and they are calling that through this game, BioWare has once again been back to the business of the classic RPG games. Also, many reviewers have said that after several years finally, BioWare has made a game where most of the characters, including the protagonist, are not annoying, unlike their previous games.

However, despite Dragon Age: The Veilguard has positive reception, some criticism is already being seen, and some of them, if not fixed quickly, can cause them major problems also.

The major criticism in this aspect has come onto the writings as some of the reviewers stated that some characters in this game of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been written poorly. Another portion of the writings which has been criticized by the fans is the way the romance arc is written, which the fans felt forcefully incorporated into the story, which doesn’t add anything significant to the plot.

Some reviewers also noticed that some characters had been designed poorly, like Qunari who looked too big for their body due to large foreheads and cheeks. Even though it is not a major problem it felt for the reviewers that it serves as a huge distraction in this process for them to concentrate in the game. Also, some reviewers, especially the gamers, felt that BioWare in some missions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, has just cut and pasted the same formula and storyline of their old classic games like Mass Effect.

Some also felt that the main missions had been unnecessarily extended for a long amount of hours, which was not necessary; this also felt the fans that BioWare didn’t learn their lessons from their critically panned Anthem game, which has faced the same criticism.

However, based on the reviews, it looks like the game is going on the hit route that is much needed, especially after a large amount of stake is held for Bioware, especially the gaming community regarding the success or failure of this game.

Why the success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is required for the gaming industry?

Bioware, the company, has totally changed the RPG game format no one can deny it. In this process if Dragon Age: The Veilguard succeeds, there is a high amount of chance that in the future, we will see more RPG games like this. The insiders have stated that the success of this game can also lead BioWare to review some of the classic franchises like Mass Effect.

Surely, in this process, the gaming community will want the success of this particular game that can once again not only bring various classic franchises of Bioware on the line but also this will single-handedly revive the RPG format many major players of the gaming industry in this process will ensure to bring out more RPG games in this context by copying the success of this game.

Various gaming experts/analyses have stated that this game is the last nail in the coffin for Bioware; if this game fails, then Electronic Arts, who owns this company, might sell this company or, even worse, shut it down permanently. Surely, the fans, especially those who have been gamers since from 2000s or  2010s, don’t want this studio to be shut down as lots of precious memories attached to them regarding the games of this particular company.

Besides, if this game becomes successful, it will make the establishment of the Dragon Age franchise once more, which was in limbo for 10 years. The fans can see the franchise being once continuing with various gripping and exciting storylines.

Know the release date of Dragon Age: The Veilguard in your time zone

RegionTime
West Coast of North America (PDT)9:00 AM
East Coast of North America (EDT)12:00 PM
U.K. (GMT)4:00 PM
Western Europe/Paris (CET)5:00 AM
Tokyo (JST)1 AM (Nov 1)
India (GMT )9:30 PM

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FAQ

Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard a hit or miss for BioWare?

Based on reviews, the game seems to be a hit. It has received positive reception with an average rating of 84/100 on Metacritic and high scores from IGN (9/10) and Eurogamer (5/5). However, there are some criticisms as well.  

What are the key praises for Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

The game is praised for its visuals, character customization options, engaging combat, and well-written characters with interesting side missions. Reviewers also appreciate that BioWare seems to have addressed past criticisms regarding character likability.  

What are the main criticisms of The Veilguard?

Some reviewers found the writing for certain characters and the romance arc to be weak. Additionally, a few critics felt that some character designs were off-putting and that BioWare reused elements from past games in some missions. The main story was also criticized for being unnecessarily long.

Why is the success of The Veilguard important for the gaming industry?

A successful Veilguard could lead to a resurgence of RPG games and potentially influence BioWare to revisit classic franchises like Mass Effect. Conversely, a failure might lead to BioWare’s decline or even closure.

When does The Veilguard release?

The game is scheduled for release on October 31st, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The release time varies depending on your region

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