Today, the embargo on reviews of Dragon Age: The Veilguard was lifted, and various publications have posted the first ratings for the new part of the series. According to critics' reviews, the game received an average rating of 84 points on Open Critic and 83 points on Metacritic.
Ratings:
Judging by the reviews, Dragon Age: The Veilguard maintains its connection to the previous games in the series. Journalists praised the action and updated combat system, a variety of locations to explore, interesting allies, and a lower entry threshold. On the other hand, not everyone appreciated the new style and the desire to please the widest possible audience.
Here are some quotes from reviews of gaming publications:
Dragon Age: The Veilguard refreshes and revitalizes a legendary series that was going through some hard times in its mid-life, and leaves no doubt that it deserves its place in the RPG pantheon… Exciting combat, a fantastic cast of allies with their own compelling storylines, top-notch cinematics, and touching, multi-faceted characters are the wings on which this triumphant dragon soars.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an accessible, large-scale action-oriented RPG that feels like a true conclusion to everything the franchise has come to be. The book isn't over, but an important chapter has been closed. While Dragon Age: The Veilguard is certainly a departure from its predecessors and takes lessons learned from Mass Effect into account, there's a lot to love about it.
It's technically solid and a very pretty game, but it lacks flair, and I feel like Veilguard will have a hard time standing out in a world of great RPGs released this year.
After 100 hours and three playthroughs of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I feel like the decade-old wait has been worth it, and I'm happy with the results.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like BioWare is playing it safe. While it does a great job of what it does best, like a great cast and strong interpersonal relationships, it feels dated in terms of gameplay.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to release on October 31st on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.