The embargo has been lifted, and the first reviews are coming in. One review comes from Michael Douse, publishing director at Larian Studios.
So far, only game journalists have been able to get their hands on the new Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Well, not only, because Larian Studios Publishing Director Michael Douse has already played the new Dragon Age and has nothing but love for the game.
A "bingeworthy Netflix series"
In a tweet, Michael Douse explains why he thinks Dragon Age: The Veilguard works so well. The question he poses to the game is:
You may be wondering ‘Is this a game compatible with my experience during BG3?
His answer is ...
... yes. It is to a heavy, 9 season long show what a well-made, character driven, binge-worthy Netflix series is.
In his tweet, he describes Dragon Age: The Veilguard as a game with a precise vision that you can see running throughout the game.
I've been playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard in complete secrecy (behind my backpack at the office in front of a giant window, in the kitchen). From me, you may be wondering "is this a game compatible with my experience during BG3" so I'll tackle it from that perspective. The...
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) October 28, 2024
However, Michael Douse is less responsive to specific questions, as he does not see himself as a gaming journalist.
I'm tapping out at going into any depth because a) I'm not a critic and b) I don't really want to influence anyone's decision to buy or not. I'll leave that to the professionals. I'm just a dev-adjacent man happy to play a new DA and happy the team - ostensibly - will get to make...
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) October 28, 2024
Unfortunately, the rest of us gamers will have to wait a few more days, as Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released on October 31, 2024.
It wasn't the first time this week that Michael Douse made headlines. He recently blamed Ubisoft's publishing company for the poor sales of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.