Dragon Age: The Veilguard – A New Friend Group for an Epic Adventure

BioWare's latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is all about the friend group. This review will dive into the plot, combat, and graphics, but let's make one thing clear: this game is about Rook and their crew of trauma-drenched weirdos. The game starts with a bang, throwing you into a bar brawl and letting you choose your path. You can charm the info out of the bartender or beat up the bodyguards – the choice is yours. The game takes a bit to get going, but once it does, you'll be hooked. You'll meet your crew – a mix of mages, warriors, and everything in between. They're nice to each other, which can be a bit boring at first. But don't worry, the tension kicks in later. Combat is a mix of action and strategy. You can use your party's abilities to set off combos and take down enemies. But sometimes, the enemies just focus on Rook, which can be frustrating. The real star of the show is the characters. They're weird and idiosyncratic, and you'll care about them. You'll agonize over upsetting them and want to see where their stories go. The game looks great, with a stylized approach that makes it stand out. The soundtrack is sparse but fits the game's fantasy heroism theme. If you're a Dragon Age fan, you'll enjoy The Veilguard. It fixes some of the mistakes from Dragon Age: Inquisition while keeping what makes the series great. Newcomers might find it a bit slow at first, but stick with it – the cast of lovable weirdos will keep you going.