SGF 2024: Stop Worrying, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Just Fine, Folks | MMORPG.com

System · June 11

SGF 2024: Stop Worrying, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Just Fine, Folks | MMORPG.com

We finally got a look at the gameplay for the BioWare's upcoming entry in the long-running Dragon Age series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. And Jason's here to assuage some fears: it's fine, folks.

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Pher0cious · June 11

Haven't watched it yet, but looking at the screenshots here, looks like family friendly fun!

Demon looks cute and adorable. I mean... can you imagine a Dragon Age game looking like Diablo 4?

Ridrith · June 11

That last screenshot makes me more worried than ever now. What the hell is that enemy? It looks so stupid. The creature design is really bad in this one.

Scot · June 11

"Wheres the dark fantasy" not sure that's in DA anymore, take a look at that group picture; those cozy garish colours and cozy smiles around the cozy "coffee" table. Check out some of the character avatar faces from DA 1 and 2, then check these, the Veilguard's are distinctly more cartoony.

But apparently "the game is fine", yeah well I will let the reviews be the judge of that.

Aeander · June 11

Honestly, I think it looks great.

Gobstopper3D · June 11

After watching the game play, trailer, and reading the directors comments, it's clear to me that this game was made for a new audience in mind. I just wanted a game that brought me back to DAO/DA2 levels of characters and story. Haven't seen the story, but I have zero interest in any of the new companions.

Sovrath · June 11

The art design screams family friendly fun but not dark fantasy.

Also “boo” to the developers for having the first fight of the game be a cut scene.

I guess we’ll see as I disliked Inquisition a lot.

Chaserz · June 11

I've played all prior versions of Dragon Age. Have you? This version is nothing like the franchise. I won't be buying it. Make a fun game. Leave the messaging out of it.

Dattelis · June 11

As fine as Anthem 2.0?

Pher0cious · June 11

Ridrith said:

That last screenshot makes me more worried than ever now. What the hell is that enemy? It looks so stupid. The creature design is really bad in this one.

When you hire the wrong art team.

Aeander · June 11

Dattelis said:

As fine as Anthem 2.0?

Don't hurt me like that. I was looking forward to that.

GeezerGamer · June 11

Historically, whenever someone says "XYZ is just fine"....It isn't

LamiaCritter · June 11

Literally did nothing to address the tone shift and dark fantasy concerns in this article. :T

helot · June 11

What an adorable game. My soccer mom friends will love it.

Sovrath · June 11

I continually look at this game’s screenshots and wonder “who is making these artistic decisions.

Vrika · June 11

LamiaCritter said:

Literally did nothing to address the tone shift and dark fantasy concerns in this article. :T

It could still be a really good game. Just like Animal Crossing is really good game.

But as fan of Dragon Age: Origins, I don't think I'll be buying Veilguard. I feel like I'm not part of this game's target audience.

Aeander · June 11

Vrika said:

LamiaCritter said:

Literally did nothing to address the tone shift and dark fantasy concerns in this article. :T

It could still be a really good game. Just like Animal Crossing is really good game.

But as fan of Dragon Age: Origins, I don't think I'll be buying Veilguard. I feel like I'm not part of this game's target audience.

Animal Crossing isn't a valid point of comparison. It's more like Kingdoms of Amalur.

Sovrath · June 11

Aeander said:

Vrika said:

LamiaCritter said:

Literally did nothing to address the tone shift and dark fantasy concerns in this article. :T

It could still be a really good game. Just like Animal Crossing is really good game.

But as fan of Dragon Age: Origins, I don't think I'll be buying Veilguard. I feel like I'm not part of this game's target audience.

Animal Crossing isn't a valid point of comparison. It's more like Kingdoms of Amalur.

That does seem a valid comparison as far as the color is concerned.

Here is some actual game play. It does look "a little better ... " than what these screen shot show. Having said that, it was definitely hit with the "stylized" stick.

Gorwe · June 11

Why not simply replay Origins?

Sovrath · June 11

Gorwe said:

Why not simply replay Origins?

Well, I played it for well over a year. And the story continues so then one might want to see where it goes. However, I don't think I can muster the strength to try Inquisition again. If I did try this I'd have to watch a video and catch up.

Vrika · June 11

Aeander said:

Vrika said:

LamiaCritter said:

Literally did nothing to address the tone shift and dark fantasy concerns in this article. :T

It could still be a really good game. Just like Animal Crossing is really good game.

But as fan of Dragon Age: Origins, I don't think I'll be buying Veilguard. I feel like I'm not part of this game's target audience.

Animal Crossing isn't a valid point of comparison. It's more like Kingdoms of Amalur.

I meant that any type of game can be a good game, not that Veilguard would be similar to Animal Crossing.

Angrakhan · June 11

Meh I think you guys are bitching to bitch. Watching the gameplay video the actual combat looks pretty similar to DAO. I had to go Google a DAO video since it's been so long I had to remind myself. Anyway from the language I can tell you the game isn't family friendly unless your family curses like sailors. I'll wait for some reviews on the game before I toss it aside just due to art style. Seems like a pretty shallow reason to pass on a game.

Tokken · June 12

I'm HYPED for the game! It looks Great! I wonder how well it will play on PC?

Pher0cious · June 12

Angrakhan said:

Watching the gameplay video the actual combat looks pretty similar to DAO.

That is so disingenuous to say and 100% wrong. DA:O combat was based on neverwinter nights combat. DA 4's new combat has similarities to FF7 Remake's combat.

I doubt you would say something as ridiculous as FF7 remake looks like neverwinter nights combat.

LTBK · June 12

I'll keep worrying until I see actual post-launch reviews, since we all know that today's BioWare can't be trusted. Same as anyone saying "Stop worrying. X is fine, folks!" based on a short demo, since that makes me feel even more suspicious, sorry.

Also the new art direction is certainly off-putting, and whoever says that that doesn't matter, I would ask them if they would feel the same level of immersion if they watched The Exorcist movie with Willy Wonka's art direction, when compared to the original. Of course it matters in order to set the tone.

Neoyoshi · June 12

In regards to yesterdays concerns: It's the trailers tone that has people worried is all, they've done this before; add 'pop-music' to their trailers for Fantasy games.

Trailers like this are usually never reflective of the actual product; heck DragonAge: Origin's had a trailer with a Marilyn Manson song.

It's marketing, these trailers aren't meant for the fans, it's for non-fans so that they may tap into new audience pools.

In regard to today's concerns: There's no way to get around the fact that a different art direction is going to split a audience in half.

Also, i get the feeling that the fans are worried we will be getting a 'PG-13' ( T for Teen ) DragonAge this time around.

The art style is just.... when it leans that much into an art style that resembles ips like Fortnite and Overwatch, yeah i don't blame fans for being concerned.

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