The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a polished, cinematic action RPG with responsive class combat and colorful fantasy spectacle, The Veilguard delivers. Players seeking Dragon Age’s earlier tactical party control, moral ambiguity, and consequence-heavy role-play should look elsewhere.
What it does best
Fast, responsive action combat with satisfying class-specific flow
A polished fantasy adventure built around visual grandeur
What might put you off
A shift away from tactical Dragon Age combat
Softer writing and fewer consequential choices
The setup
What you are walking into
Select from different races and combat classes, customize your appearance, choose your character’s backstory and begin your journey as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Select from three classes (Warrior, Mage, and Rogue), each with two distinct weapon types and unique abilities you can select between mid-combat. Experience new strategic depth as you combine fast-paced attacks, parries, and dodges with the companion ability wheel to exploit enemy weaknesses and seize victory with devastating combat combos. The Veilguard contains several different factions, any of these could prove to be important ally during the story. Your faction choice will influence Rook's backstory, conversation options and more.
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