Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Metacritic – A Solid RPG Experience but Not Quite a Masterpiece

The review embargo for Dragon Age 4 recently lifted, and opinions from critics are quite mixed. Here’s a quick summary

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches on October 31 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but reviews began pouring in days earlier. While critiques vary, BioWare has bounced back from Anthem, offering an experience that resonates with many players.

Despite this, the average review score still falls short of the coveted 90. Here’s an overview of the current ratings:

Dragon Age 4 Scores on Metacritic and OpenCritic

• Metacritic: An 84 average from 51 PS5 reviews
• OpenCritic: An 83 average across 51 reviews for mixed platforms
• Magazine Scores:
  • GameStar: 86
  • Eurogamer: 100
  • Game Rant: 100
  • PC Games: 90
  • Screen Rant: 90
  • GamesRadar+: 90
  • Dexerto: 80
  • Push Square: 80
  • VGC: 60

Common Praises

• Smooth transition to a more dynamic, modern combat system
• Rewarding exploration with manageable area sizes
• Beautiful, diverse fantasy setting
• Strong main story with clever twists, albeit a bit slow to start
• Easter eggs and lore additions for dedicated fans
• Effective player guidance

Frequent Criticisms

• Camera issues in certain battles
• Reduced RPG depth in the story
• Formulaic or trivial side quests
• Occasional crashes and performance issues on PC, even with high-end setups

A full decade after its predecessor Inquisition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard does things differently. Most critics agree it has improved upon issues from previous games, like overly large worlds filled with mundane tasks, while enhancing the combat system.

However, some critique remains around the story, which, while generally well-received, may not captivate in the same way as past narratives.

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