DA Veilguard from a longtime player to Devs
I’ve got to say it straight: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is easily the best the series has ever been, and it blows Inquisition out of the water in all the ways that actually matter. Don't worry about the sales and review bombing please keep making Dragon Age games for the real players in the house. Rook is a massive upgrade as a protagonist—more defined, more emotionally grounded, and far more connected to the story. They don’t just exist to react to plot beats; they shape them. Their personality, their choices, and their relationships give the whole narrative a clarity and momentum that Inquisition never managed. The companions are on another level too—deeper, sharper, more memorable, and actually essential to the narrative instead of just orbiting around the main plot. Their arcs feel more meaningful, their interactions feel more natural, and they each bring something distinct to the story. The questlines are tighter and far more engaging. No more wandering through giant empty zones doing chores. The more focused structure gives the game a stronger sense of purpose and makes every area feel intentional and alive. Combat is a massive upgrade. It’s faster, cleaner, and just more fun. And mages? They’ve never felt this good. Finally powerful, fluid, and satisfying to play instead of clunky or underwhelming. The factions are all distinct and genuinely interesting, each with its own identity and purpose. The villains are nuanced and tied deeply into the lore, and the way Veilguard connects everything back to the history of Thedas is honestly impressive. It explains so much of what came before without feeling like a lore dump. And of course, Solas. Love him or hate him, he’s one of the most complex, well‑crafted characters in the entire Dragon Age universe. Veilguard only reinforces how layered he is—his motivations, his contradictions, his history, all of it. Few characters in the series have that level of depth or narrative weight. And look—let the haters hate. I’ve played every Dragon Age game. Dragon Age II was my favorite for years. I know this series. A lot of people still look at Origins through nostalgia‑fogged glasses, remembering a version of it that never really existed. Veilguard earns its praise because it’s actually doing the work, not because it’s coasting on old memories. And honestly, the fandom needs to support games like this. If we want more story‑driven, character‑focused RPGs, we have to show it. Otherwise we’re going to keep getting the same copy‑paste open‑world clones or yet another “MMORPG” nobody asked for. Veilguard is the kind of game that deserves to thrive so studios keep making experiences with this level of heart and craft. For me, Veilguard is the most confident, most focused, and most emotionally resonant Dragon Age yet. It’s everything I love about the series, but sharper, smarter, and finally free of the open‑world bloat that held Inquisition back.
[feedback] Romances and Companion Interactions Feel Shallow
So far, I have about 100 hours in this game, I have completed the primary and side questlines, and have found that even when your Rook does engage in a locked in romance, you can completely forget about it. This is an opinion, but I do feel like Veilguard has the weakest romance aspect in any of the DA games, and that even some of the romances in Mass Effect: Andromeda seem more thought out than these, which is something I'd never thought I would say. I have heard of people being incredibly disappointed with how little thought is apparently put into the companions interactions with Rook, and not just the romantic ones, but how Rook feels like a Fly on the Wall for a lot of the game. And I hate that I somewhat have to agree. I like that the companions seek each other out and have unique conversations and dialogue, I find that very enjoyable, but what it lacks for me, is any depth or proper emotion given to the romances, or even to companion interactions with individual Rooks. I romanced Davrin, and have seen on forums that a lot of people think he has one of the better romances, and after watching the Lucanis and other romances, I would have to agree. I think this is because he tends to offer and at least somewhat reciprocate your advances through a lot of the interactions Rook and he have together, whereas with some of the others, you completely forget that you started romancing them. I was glad to see how romance could happen organically outside of Rook's choices, the Lucanis/Neve, Taash/Harding and Emmerich/Strife pairings I feel all progressed well. However, they feel as if they were given more time and effort than a single one of Rook's pairings, as they have more depth than Rook's. One of the things that I found most damaging to the romance in this game, is that you can't really interact with your romance outside of the missions that they give, like at all. In other Dragon Age games and Mass Effect games, you could typically walk up to a companion and talk to them, enter into dialogue trees, learn more about their characters and backstories and their thoughts and feelings in regards to you, other companions, or the present circumstances, and that is almost entirely missing from Veilguard. Not only this, but the reactions that the romanced character would have to certain things, such as Rook being in extreme danger, are nearly completely missing. The dialogue, and the way the romanced companion regards you outside of their missions where you can occasionally pick the Heart option, is incredibly lacking. It feels as if there is a massive chunk of the game missing just from that alone, that Rook can barely talk or interact with the companions outside of the missions they give you, and I feel like that is one of the main problems this game has. If feels like they kind of slapped and wrote a lot of the dialogue and romances together 3 months before the game release, and that is detracting from romance as a whole. Rook could romance no one, and there wouldn't really be a remarkable change or shift in hardly any of the dialogue or scenes that are given, which is a travesty for a game series that engages in player choices, both big and small. I remember in Inquisition, that I could literally just spend an hour of my time going through a couple of character's dialogue trees in Haven or Skyhold, and learn so much about them and what their experiences and thoughts were. This is not present at all in Veilguard, and has, in my opinion, done the game a great disservice.A heartbreak for a long-time fan (Review after 4 runs)
l've been playing Dragon Age since the begining and l've loved it deeply. But "The Veilguard" has left me bitterly disappointed. It feels more like a linearjump-and-run than a true RPG. The world feels restricted-where are the secrets and the real exploration? The dialogues are the biggest letdown. Dragon Age was about consequences, Dut here, feels like Coesn't matter what I lick it all leads to the same outcome. The "kick" is gone. And the omances? They feel rushed and shallow with way too little interaction. Returning characters like Morrigan are shockingly "nice" and have lost their edge. Seeing Varric die and Dorian only as a cameo feels like a slap in #h2 face for veterans. We waited so long for this? The new characters like Taash and Lucanis have so much potential, but the game doesn't let them shine because everything is "fast- paced" and simplified. The graphics and controls are great, but the soul of Dragon Age-the dark lore and the tough choices--is missing. I hope the next game returns to the roots of the Chantry, Cassandra, and the grit that made this series legendary. Constructive Criticism and Story Potential for Dragon Age: The Veilguard As a long-time fan of the series, I see a lot of untapped potential in the storytelling and the handling of established characters. Here are my suggestions on how the depth and "grit" of the predecessors could have been preserved: 1. Blackwall and the Grey Wardens: Blackwall is a character who never truly "fell" but simply went into hiding. He could have been brilliantly reintroduced as the "true" First Warden. A thrilling plot twist would have been to expose the current First Warden in The Veilguard as an impostor and a liar who is keeping the real Blackwall imprisoned somewhere. This would have massively strengthened the moral complexity of the Warden lore. 2. Dorian Pavus and the Leadership of Minrathous: Dorian is one of the strongest characters in the series, but unfortunately, he is wasted here as a mere supporting character (cameo). In Inquisition, it was hinted that he wanted to reform Tevinter. He should have acted as a shadow regent, leading Minrathous in secret. Using him only as a "placeholder" does not do justice to his potential. 3. Morrigan and the "Old Edge": Morrigan seems far too friendly and "softened" in this installment. Fans expect a certain level of aloofness and sharpness from her. It would have been narratively much more satisfying if the player had to win her over again through hard persuasion, rather than having her be so accommodating from the start. 4. Leliana and Harding's Development: The question arises: Where is the master spy Leliana? She could have been shown in "retirement," from which she must first be laboriously recruited. This would have provided a wonderful bridge to Harding: Instead of simply presenting Harding as an active member, a questline could have shown her being commissioned by Leliana. Through contact with a lyrium dagger, Harding could have undergone her own outstanding character development that leaves a lasting impact on her. 5. Cassandra and the Traces of the Chantry: Cassandra could have been reintegrated through the lore—perhaps via a questline where the player follows her trail while she investigates the history of the Chantry or the Seekers. This would have deepened the sense of world-building. 6. Varric: Fate After Death: Varric is the face of the series. His death in The Veilguard carries great weight. A fascinating possibility would have been to include him as a spirit (similar to Cole). Trapped between life and final death in the Fade, he could have continued to accompany us as a melancholic mentor. Conclusion: The graphics and controls are successful, but the soul of Dragon Age lies in hard consequences and edgy characters. I hope that future content returns more to these roots.
[PC] Camera Stutter / Hitching
I am playing the PC version of the game, and I notice a weird behavior in which the camera hitches when I move and release the joystick. If I slow pan, frames are smooth. Once I let go of the joystick, it seems like the camera skips a frame or two. I am playing at 30 fps, and I have used both PS and Xbox controllers.
Dragon Age Veilguard Load errors...nothing works ;-;
My game is having issues loading. My game is on SSD like the internet suggests but enemies do not load in, i have load errors every time I try to play the game. I have over 300hrs on the game and i have yet to complete it due to the constant loading issues. My graphics settings are set as low as possible to help with loading. I have tried loading manual saves but I only get load errors. I have tried creating a new game and I have again the same issues. Is there any updates as to if this is going to get patched or repaired otherwsie I have wasted 80euros on the game. Any help would be appriciated
Is anyone else Missing there blood dragon armor after preordering Veilguard?
I fired up Veilguard for the first time yesterday after preordering it, and right away I noticed I was missing my Blood Dragon Armor. My Deluxe items were there, but the preorder bonus was not. I did the usual, repair game then uninstall-reinstall which did not work. I contacted Steam support first, since that’s the platform it's on, but they told me they don’t handle in-game items and to reach out to EA instead. Now after talking to EA, a few minutes ago, I found out the game never actually synced properly to my EA account. That’s why the armor didn’t unlock. And because Veilguard isn’t showing up in their system as tied to my EA account, they told me there’s nothing they can do. I am not sure what to do next as Steam says it’s not their responsibility, EA says they can’t fix it, and I’m stuck in the middle, with out the item. I will tell you this, that Veilguard is the first and last game I will preorder from EA
The Fate of the Leaders of Thedas (And other characters)
Hi, everyone. Hope you’re doing well. The lack of the Dragon Age Keep (wish it was kept) made me question a myriad of things, including the fates of the characters we had met as the Grey Warden, Hawke and the Inquisitor Did we get any news regarding the fate of the leaders of Thedas in the Veilguard? And other characters we had met in the previous games? Including our former companions. Aside from Aveline and Sebastian and Sten and Marius (not a companion but was Calpernia’s former lover). I’m aware that you can get some of them killed but what exactly happened to them if you had spared them? What happened to the leaders and recruits of the Inquisition, Alistair, Anora, Loghain, Fiona, Bhelen, Harrowmont, Irving, Eamon, Isolde, Connor, Teagan, Samson, Feynriel (who goes to Tevinter if you allow him), Celene, Gaspard, Briala, Abelas, Cyril, Alexius, Calpernia, and Meredith who is somehow still alive (or dead after knowing what happened to Kirkwall in the game)? And the list goes on... Regarding Calpernia, her absence was strange since this game takes place in HER homeland of Tevinter. I can only surmise that she might’ve left the Venatori after you had exposed Corypheus’s plans to her in Inquisition. But what happened to her afterwards? I know that she almost became a companion but that’s it. So… have they all perished in the Sixth Blight or are they still alive? And most importantly, who was the Divine? Cheers