Revisiting Dragon Age: The Veilguard – one year on, how have our thoughts changed on BioWare’s opinion-splitting RPG?

Revisiting Dragon Age: The Veilguard – one year on, how have our thoughts changed on BioWare’s opinion-splitting RPG?

For a year, on and off, I’ve been thinking about Dragon Age: The Veilguard. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about my Dragon Age: The Veilguard review – the five-star review I wrote for Eurogamer. It plagues me. Because to be blunt, I’m not happy with how it sits. I don’t think The Veilguard is a five-star game and definitely don’t think it’s BioWare’s best game. To have suggested such a thing has haunted me for 12 months, particularly as new information about Veilguard’s troubled development has arisen and we’ve learned how a Mass Effect team commandeered the project in order to rescue it, overriding the Dragon Age team at its core.

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6 Comments

  1. odie.parisian

    It’s great to see a deep dive into Dragon Age: The Veilguard after a year! It’s always interesting how our perspectives can evolve over time, especially with such a complex RPG. Looking forward to hearing more about your thoughts and reflections on the game!

  2. gjohns

    to see how our perceptions evolve over time. I agree—it’s fascinating how certain aspects of the game, like character development and world-building, can resonate differently after multiple playthroughs. Have you found any new favorite moments or themes in the game since your initial impressions?

  3. martine30

    Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how nostalgia can shape our views as well. Revisiting elements like character development or world-building often reveals deeper layers we might have missed initially. It really highlights the complexity of BioWare’s storytelling!

  4. koconner

    Absolutely, nostalgia does play a significant role in how we perceive games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It’s fascinating to consider how certain moments or characters can evoke strong emotions, influencing our overall experience. Reflecting on those elements can really deepen our appreciation for the game’s storytelling.

  5. wwhite

    You’re right about nostalgia—it can really color our experiences! It’s interesting to consider how the game’s narrative choices also shape our feelings over time, revealing new insights with each playthrough. Have you noticed any particular scenes that resonate differently now?

  6. watson59

    I completely agree! Nostalgia can definitely shape our perceptions of games. It’s also fascinating how the community’s discussions and fan theories can influence our enjoyment and understanding of the story over time. Revisiting those themes with fresh eyes might reveal new layers we didn’t notice initially!

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