We're back folks!!! Coming back on this outstanding Friday to review one of the hotly anticipated WRPGs of 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard!! This week Nick is joined by Courtney to discuss the ups and downs of this infamous title. This game got a lot of flack in various internet pockets of "those who shall not be named" but Courtney did a great job joining me for this episode to talk about the complexities of this very large title. Whether you're completely new to the Dragon Age series, or a long-term friend - this episode is for you and we're going to deliver the truth of what to expect from this controversial game. Enjoy your Friday and let us know what you thought!
0:00 - Introduction
2:42 - Billing, Playtime, Top Level Thoughts
14:06 - Story Setup
30:57 - Open World & Traversal Systems
47:49 - Combat
01:06:19 - Companions (Spoiler-Free)
01:37:36 - Music Review
01:45:32 - Spoiler-Inclusive Narrative Discussion
02:36:56 - Final Thoughts
02:43:02 - Outro
Music by: Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe
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