TL;DR - It’s my favorite one so far, but I have TINY quibbles
"Dragon Age: The Veilguard" has quickly become my favorite Dragon Age game, almost perfect in my eyes. To explain why, I’ll walk through my thoughts on the earlier games in the series and how they set the stage for what makes *Veilguard* so enjoyable—consider this a kind of “in-progress” review and retrospective.
Starting with *Dragon Age: Origins*, I really enjoyed it, but I found *Dragon Age II* even more engaging. The action-oriented combat in *DA2* was more my style, and I preferred its story, which felt tighter and more like a focused drama, along the lines of *The Sopranos*, compared to *Origins*' epic, *Lord of the Rings* vibe. *Inquisition* didn’t quite hit the mark for me; I loved the characters but eventually lost interest in its structure. Something about it felt tedious to me.
With *Veilguard*, it feels like BioWare nailed the best elements of the series: fast, satisfying combat, a strong cast of characters, a solid customization system, and incredible voice acting—almost like the latest *God of War* games, which I loved. Some fans miss the personalized continuity of previous world states, but it doesn’t really matter to me since I played through so many different iterations of the world states in earlier games. I don’t personally have a canonical playthrough. As for criticisms around “cringe” dialogue, the tone for this game is not new for Dragon Age, so I didn’t find it out of place. To be honest, I find it a bit endearing.
The only minor complaint I have is with the camera, which can be a bit clunky after locking onto enemies. That being said, it’s rare and hasn’t harmed my enjoyment. Another part of the game I appreciate is how relationships with companions evolve based on your choices. Characters may become “hardened” if certain actions are taken, distancing themselves and losing some abilities, while spending time with them and completing their quests strengthens their bond, letting them unlock new skills. This reminds me of the *Persona* series, blending gameplay with narrative in a really immersive way. If there’s any other complaint, however small, I wish there was a degree
All in all, this is still an “in-progress” take, and my opinions might shift by the end. For now, though, I’m having a great time with *The Veilguard*.
