Something that struck me throughoutDragon Age: The Veilguardis just how out of place Rook feels.

Shortly after, an entire party of strangers entrusts them as their leader with no hesitation.

Dragon Agealways introduces a new protagonist in each game, unlike its sister seriesMass Effectwhich stuck with Commander Shepard.

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Thats why having a brand-new cast at the centre feels so off.

All of that could have been circumvented by simply bringing the Inquisitor back as the playable character.

But bizarrely, theyalsofeel out of place.

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None of it feels organic, taking away from these potentially climactic scenes entirely.

There are others who can hold the line in Thedas, likethe Hero of Fereldenor Alistair two Grey Wardens!

Its basically a Blight, theyd have been perfect.

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The Inquisitors excuse, on the other hand, is flimsy at best.

Thats because its not a narrative decision at all.

It Wouldve Made Varrics Story Hit Way Harder

Spoilers for The Veilguard.

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Varric isnt actually in the game.

They, and the player, would be crushed and utterly betrayed.

But that potential was squandered.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the long-awaited fourth game in the fantasy RPG series from BioWare formerly known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. A direct sequel to Inquisition, it focuses on red lyrium and Solas, the aforementioned Dread Wolf.

They dont belong, and their role in the story feels painfully artificial.

What we got was disappointingly superficial instead.

A direct sequel to Inquisition, it focuses on red lyrium and Solas, the aforementioned Dread Wolf.

A close up of Varric with a grey sky in the background in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the long-awaited fourth game in the fantasy RPG series from BioWare formerly known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. A direct sequel to Inquisition, it focuses on red lyrium and Solas, the aforementioned Dread Wolf.

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