The general sentiment around Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a mix of nostalgia and disappointment with a dash of hope. Players praise the graphics and combat for creating an engaging experience, but feel let down by the shallow writing and inconsistent dialogue that fall short of the series' legacy. The shift towards a more action-oriented game is met with mixed feelings. Long-time fans of the franchise are particularly critical of the lack of meaningful choices and world-building depth, while new players or those who look past the Dragon Age name enjoy the game as a standalone fantasy RPG.