Dragon Age The Veilguard: 8 Best Reasons To Play If You Love Dragon Age 2

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest RPG to be created by BioWare after fans of the franchise have waited ten years for another trip into Thedas. With the game attracting not only new players but also fans of the past franchise, there is plenty to enjoy within Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

While the game does have a heavy focus on the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition, with Solas having a starring role, players who enjoyed Dragon Age 2 are also likely to find many elements of this latest title to love. From many of the game mechanics feeling incredibly familiar to Dragon Age 2, as well as the dialogue options players are likely to choose, here are some of the best reasons for players who enjoyed the rocky adventure of Dragon Age 2 are sure to enjoy Veilguard also.

8 Another Title That Embraces Change For The Franchise

Veilguard Isn’t Afraid To Do Something New, Like Dragon Age 2

Many players naturally don’t enjoy change, which is something that caused a lot of problems for the Dragon Age franchise when Dragon Age 2 was released, not to mention that many felt the game had been rushed to release, which caused other issues.

However, those players who embraced the changes to Dragon Age 2 and are more willing to try something new are sure to also embrace Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which has created a familiar yet different feeling for the Dragon Age franchise while still having a phenomenal story. From a change in combat to far more puzzles, the bones that make up Dragon Age are still there for a player that is willing to step away from tradition.

7 Maps In Veilguard Aren’t As Vast As Inquisition

Dragon Age Returns To More Linear Maps To Explore

One of the biggest issues with Dragon Age: Inquisition was that, although the game had an assortment of places for the player to visit, these large open spaces weren’t filled with much excitement for players, which left them feeling rather boring to explore.

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the game has returned to more linear pathways like Dragon Age 2 and previous titles, while also giving the player plenty of exciting places to explore. This has benefited Veilguard as the maps still contain an element of adventure while being a lot more fun to navigate, though players of Dragon Age 2 should be thankful that they won’t be seeing the same cave structure repeatedly.

6 Cameos From Dragon Age 2 Still Exist

Players Will Be Surprised By Who They Meet During Their Adventure

As is expected due to how closely the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition are connected to the story of Veilguard, players should expect to see plenty of characters from that game, though these aren’t the only familiar faces a player is likely to see.

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Without giving away who the player is likely to meet when completing various companion quest lines in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the player is sure to meet a fan-favorite of the franchise that has appeared throughout the franchise and continues to play a staple role in this one too. The cameos in Veilguard also feel far more important, as players are likely to interact with them more than once.

5 Found-Family Returns For This Companion Cast

It May Not Be As Dysfunctional As Dragon Age 2, But They’re Still A Family

One of the most significant elements of the Dragon Age franchise has been the cast of characters the player is surrounded by. In Inquisition, this meant a group of companions that were brought together for an organization that felt too big to form many worthwhile connections between the characters, though there were some moments. Dragon Age: The Veilguard reduced the number of companions to seven, which is similar to the number of companions players usually had in Dragon Age 2 after specific events.

A smaller group allowed players to have a more tight-knit relationship with their companions, as well as companions with each other. This allowed for far more interesting moments of dialogue while exploring, with everyone looking out for one another. Many players felt that Dragon Age 2 had a rather dysfunctional family feeling. The family feeling returns in Veilguard, though with less shouting.

4 Cities Once Again Play A Crucial Role

Harsh Choices Early Will Have Players Caring For A City Like Kirkwall

Any player that loved Dragon Age 2 likely enjoyed it for its focus on one city, Kirkwall. Being unable to explore the rest of the world may have had its limits, but as players progressed through the acts of this second main title in the franchise, they found themselves caring for every inch of the city.

The most recent Dragon Age title manages to once again have players feeling deeply for a city, though this time there are two fascinating places to explore, from the streets of Minrathous to the roofs of Treviso. Players will revisit these locations throughout the story of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, through not only the occasional side quest but also various main story quests with interesting outcomes.

3 Play As Another Nobody That Becomes Somebody

Hawke And Rook Both Rise From Nothing

In Dragon Age 2, Hawke becomes the Champion of Kirkwall gradually through the varying acts of the story, with them starting out as essentially a nobody refugee who was escaping the Blight with their family.

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Rook is similar in some ways, as they may have been recruited into the Veilguard by Varric, due to their potential, but they don’t have any magical powers that make them the chosen one, like the Inquisitor. They are just a normal person that is trying to save the world, even with the Dread Wolf in their head.

2 Faster-Paced Combat Feels Familiar

Players Will Likely Feel A Lot Closer To Combat

The combat in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is unlike any of the combat players have experienced in previous games. However, even with this in mind, those who have played and enjoyed Dragon Age 2 are likely to also enjoy Veilguard due to how quick the combat feels.

When fighting in Dragon Age 2, players are usually quite up and close when defeating enemies, with it feeling far more fast-paced. This is similar in Veilguard, though the game is a lot more action-packed with fewer abilities for the player to choose while in battle.

1 The Return Of Purple Hawke

Sarcastic Options Are Hilarious To Select At All Times

One of the greatest things returning to Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the chance to press the previously purple options of Dragon Age 2, which allowed Hawke to deal with every problem ahead of them with humor.

Rook is able to crack a joke or say something incredibly awkward during many moments within Veilguard that are sure to have players laughing in their seats as they play. While Rook may not be as brutal as Hawke during some of these moments, it’s great to see the return of purple choices in a world gone wrong.

Released

October 31, 2024