Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the latestDragon Agetitle to be released by BioWare. With one of the main characters of this new RPG title being Solasfrom the previous game, it’s no surprise thatVeilguardhas such a strong connection toDragon Age: Inquisition.
Players who have played this other title are sure to loveDragon Age: The Veilguardfor more than just this simple connection, as there are plenty of other features to this latest game in the franchise for players to fall in love with. From the possible cameos to the places the player is free to explore, these are some of the best reasons to pick upDragon Age: The Veilguardfor players who lovedInquisition.
8Another Great Cast Of Companions
There Are Even More Well Thought Out Stories To Explore
One of the most loved elements ofDragon Age: Inquisitionwas the assortment of companions the players got to know throughout the story as they took on Corypheus. BioWare hasn’t let players down inDragon Age: The Veilguard, as although there may be fewer companions thanInquisition, each member of theVeilguardhas been masterfully crafted into an individual that feels unique and a blast to talk to.
LikeInquisition, the player feels like a part ofthe companion’s story, watching them deal with grief, anger, and an assortment of other emotions too, while also improving these interactions through various outings and conversations with the new companions that take place throughoutVeilguard’sstory.
7Crafting Returns in Different Ways
Weapons And Armor Can Be Upgraded
Although a player can no longer decorate their entire party in plaid weave, the player is still able to collect various crafting materials that are needed to upgrade their equipment at the Lighthouse. Those who enjoyimproving their gearthrough crafting new armor and weapons may also enjoy this method inVeilguard, as players collect Mementos to improve the Caretaker, who is the spirit players talk to when they wish to either upgrade or enchant their equipment.
This is something a player will gradually improve during their exploration ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, though it’s vital to make sure that a player’s weapon of choice is the best it possibly can be.
6Plenty More Romance To Go Around
Love Still Feels Important To The Story
One of the most loved features for most players inDragon Age: Inquisitionand the previous titles, was the chance to fall in love during those trying times.Dragon Age: Inquisitionis praised for its assortment of romances, with a total of eight partners to choose from,Veilguardcontinues to keep the number of possible romances high at seven.
Unlike the previous title, InDragon Age: The Veilguard, each of the companions can be romanced no matter what gender or lineage a player has selected. Besides no restrictions, players who enjoyed the romantic moments ofInquisitioncan expect plenty more duringVeilguard, especially at the end of the game for some touching moments.
5Backgrounds Play Into Dialogue Again
Rook’s Lineage And Faction Makes For Interesting Narratives
Roleplay has always been a primary goal for theDragon Agefranchise and this was fully embraced inDragon Age: Inquisition, as players had an assortment of extra dialogue options on occasion depending on the class they had picked, or the background of their character. While these moments were few and far between, players truly enjoyed feeling this personal connection to the story.
Thankfully, BioWare expanded upon this inVeilguardas players are able to establish their character in a variety of interesting ways. Lineage has an assortment of ways of changing certain reactions of Rook, thoughFaction choice makes the biggest differenceto the context of some scenes. Players are also able to establish the trans identity of their character, which opens some other dialogue options in the game that allow players to represent themselves confidently.
4A Direct Follow-Up of the Previous Story
Solas Is Finally Finishing His Plan
The ending of theTrespasserDLC was quite the cliffhanger, with Solas revealing his plan to destroy the Veil in the hopes of bringing back the glory of the Elven Empire. Since the events of that DLC, Solas has been incredibly busy putting his plan into motion, and, by the start ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, it appears that he is finally about to complete it.
Having Solas return makes this title a must for any that enjoyed Solas as a character or the events ofInquisition, as there is plenty more to be learned about the Dread Wolf and the rebellion he once led.
3Players Can Meet Their Inquisitor Again
Players Create Two Characters In The Character Creator
Players whofell in love with their Inquisitordon’t need to worry about saying goodbye just yet, as they once again play a crucial role inDragon Age: The Veilguardwith players being able to create them straight after making their Rook.
It can be quite a challenge making the player’s Inquisitor in this new character creator, but being able to hear them once more after so many years is sure to bring a tear to some player’s eyes. Players are also able to bring their choices along with them for Inquisition to do with the Inquisitor’s story for a slight personal touch.
2The Cameos And Mentions Don’t Stop There
Plenty More Faces To Be Seen From Inquisition
With characters like Solas, Varric, and the Inquisitor returning, some players may be surprised to hear that the cameos from this previous title aren’t done, with plenty of other characters to meet while playingVeilguard.
Without giving any spoilers to the rest of the characters or mentions of characters a player is likely to encounter, there is plenty for a player who lovedDragon Age: Inquisitionto be excited about if they decide to start their journey inDragon Age: The Veilguard. Though some players may always wish to see other characters too, it’s pleasing to see what has been included by BioWare.
1A Wide Range Of Places To Explore Across Thedas
While Not An Open World, It Still Feels Large And Exciting
Many players had a love-hate relationship with the exploration inDragon Age: Inquisition. While there was enjoyment for the variety of locations to explore, many players, however, found the open-world-like maps to feel incredibly empty.
When approachingDragon Age: The Veilguard, it’s great to see that BioWare has kept thethrill of explorationthrough various maps that explore Northern Thedas. They are completely open and take a more linear approach. This doesn’t mean there is less to explore, as the maps themselves are still large with plenty to discover from chests to simply admiring the scenery.
