The Veilguard released on Steam, praise one thing above all

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out and off to a good start on Steam. The reviews are mostly positive and highlight one point in the game in particular.

How did the launch go? On October 31, 2024 the time had finally come and Dragon Age: The Veilguard was released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. On Steam, the game already reached a peak of 70,000 simultaneous players in the evening (via steamdb.info)

While the reviews from the trade press have been known for a few days and are overall positive, users on Steam agree. Currently (as of November 1st, 2024) over 3,600 players have given their verdict and rated it with an average of 79%. That’s enough for “mostly positive” on Steam.

In numerous reviews, players describe their experiences with The Veilguard and praise one thing in particular.

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Much praise for the combat system

What do the players write? Hardly a day has passed since the release, but users have already been able to spend a few hours in Thedas and describe their impressions.

One point that is repeatedly emphasized positively is the combat system. Compared to the first film Origins, it is much less tactical, but the action approach is well received by most people on Steam:

  • “The combat is much more intense,” writes Asprange, who probably likes the new system.
  • “I think the combat takes a step forward, as do the graphics,” Wuzzuli concurs.
  • “The fights are really great. Fluid and flashy. “They’re really successful and it’s a big step forward from DA: Inquisition, which tried to be more action,” says 4star.
  • The user Pamplemousse plays on the highest level of difficulty and still finds the game too easy. Nevertheless, he emphasizes: “I think the fight is pretty fun. I play as a villain. Lots of evasive maneuvers and lunges to take advantage of time windows. Overall it works pretty well.”

    • Is there only praise? No, there are also some critical voices mixed in with the positive ones. When it comes to the combat system, user Waldo finds that it is too action-heavy for him personally and that he hardly enjoys the fights.

    Other points of criticism that are mentioned are weaknesses in the dialogue and characters. The fact that the game differs significantly from its predecessors, especially from Origins in terms of the feel of the game, is also criticized.

    The next few days will show how opinions change. Have you already played Dragon Age: The Veilguard? If you come across any questions on your adventure in Thedas and are looking for help, please take a look at MeinMMO: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – All guides for getting started, decisions, puzzles, etc

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