Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3’s publishing director, Michael Douse, has recently praisedDragon Age: The Veilguard, comparing it positively to Larian Studios’ blockbuster RPG. Expectations are currently mixed aboutDragon Age: The Veilguard, with some gamers excited about its launch, and others dreading a subpar experience. In this context, seeing people who worked on one of the best RPGs in recent history enjoying the game inspires some confidence in it.
The fourth entry in theDragon Ageseries was originally announced in 2018. During development, the game changed its name fromDragon Age: DreadwolftoDragon Age: The Veilguard, as well as several aspects of gameplay. When its first official trailer was released earlier this year,Dragon Agefans had a mixed reception toThe Veilguard’s art style, and many gamers started to doubt that BioWare’s latest would be good. With the game about to launch, it seems that opinions are becoming somewhat more positive, though.
One of the latest people to speak up onDragon Age’s behalf wasBaldur’s Gate 3’s publishing director, Michael Douse, who played the game during the last few weeks. According to Douse,The Veilguardis “compatible” with the experience of playingBG3. Douse compared it to a “well-made, character driven, binge-worthy Netflix series” with a good sense of propulsion and momentum. He also added that the combat system is “brilliant,” much better than normal action games, and thatThe Veilguard“feels like the firstDragon Agegame that truly knows what it wants to be.” However, Douse did remind fans that the game is not likeDragon Age: Origins, which may disappoint some people.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Likes Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Feels like the first Dragon Age game that truly knows what it wants to be.
Coming from someone who worked on Larian’s biggest game ever, this looks like sound praise.Baldur’s Gate 3sold over 10 million units, won multiple Game of the Year awards, and became the new standard for RPGs, so gamers should be excited to know that the game’s publishing director acknowledges the qualities ofDragon Age: The Veilguard.
The firstDragon Age: The Veilguardreviewswere published earlier this week, and they also paint a pretty good impression of the RPG. Right now,The Veilguardhas an average score of 83 on OpenCritic with 50 reviews. While the score is not as high asBG3’s 96, it’s a healthy average that indicates a good launch.
In any case, gamers will be able to discover for themselves just how good BioWare’s next game is soon.Dragon Age: The Veilguardreleases on October 31for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
