After what feels like ages, Now BioWare’s finally back with a new single-player title! As you know Their last big launch was Anthem in 2018, and… well, let’s just say it wasn’t quite the comeback fans were hoping for. But with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare is diving back into familiar waters, aiming for the magic that made their RPGs so beloved in the first place.
So, how did they do this time? Turns out, the reviews are looking pretty solid!
The first round of critic reviews is here, and so far, The Veilguard is getting a lot of love.
For example, Over on Metacritic, it’s sitting comfortably at 84 from over 70 reviews. Most of those reviewers—around 80%—are giving it the thumbs up, while only a handful are feeling mixed.
You’ll see something similar on Open Critic, where it’s holding strong with an 83 based on 46 critics.
Furthermore IGN gave Veilguard a 9/10, Eurogamer rated it 5/5, and TheGamer awarded it an 8/10.
In last few days, BioWare has sent out the bulk of review codes for PS5, so most critiques are focused there on PlayStation. But it doesn’t mean that PC reviews are not out there yet. Players on PC also loving this game as well, also with around 20 reviews, while Xbox saw just a handful of reviews trickle in.
Now, if you’re wondering what everyone’s liking in this game, it’s mostly the characters and combat.
BioWare fans are happy that character development is right on point, with compelling stories (Rook’s storyline has even gotten some early praise). The action-focused combat is fast-paced and punchy, and definitely keeping people engaged.
But of course, there are a couple of problems there as well. Some critics feel the RPG elements are a bit shallow, and the story pacing could use a little tightening.
Still, I think these aren’t dealbreakers for most fans who are waiting for this game for about 10 years.
Based on early player reviews, here’s what I’ve noticed:
Pros:
- Rich, well-developed characters
- Action-heavy combat that’s fun and fast-paced
Cons:
- RPG depth is lacking for some players
- Story pacing could’ve used a bit more polish
So all in all, maybe it’s not Inquisition, and it’s probably not up for Game of the Year like Inquisition was back in 2014. But The Veilguard still feels like a solid step back into the BioWare we all know and love.
