We've all been playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard and discuss the gameplay, story, favourite companions, class and race choices and more.
Dylan also discusses his final thoughts on Life is Strange: Double Exposure after finishing the game, and he and Ciaran discuss Wizard of the Coast's commitment to cross-over sets in Magic: The Gathering.
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- The character creation system in Dragon Age is highly praised for its depth and integration into the story.
- Combat mechanics improve significantly with increased difficulty settings, enhancing the tactical experience.
- The story of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard is considered less engaging compared to previous titles in the series.
- Multiplayer gaming experiences are often hindered by a lack of friends who play the same games.
- Character relationships and choices play a crucial role in the gameplay experience, affecting party dynamics.
- The game features a mix of linear and open-world elements, providing a balance of exploration and structure.
- Players appreciate the variety of companions and their unique skills, though some feel less connected to them than in previous games.
- The pacing of the game's early hours is criticized for being disjointed and lacking clear direction.
- The quest design could benefit from clearer indicators of difficulty and expectations for players.
- Overall, the game is rated as a solid experience, with room for improvement in storytelling and character engagement. Parrying activates powerful abilities like Necrotic Blades.
- Character customization is crucial for player engagement.
- The game design reflects its origins as a multiplayer co-op.
- Quest management encourages story progression without distractions.
- The absence of DLC allows focus on future projects like Mass Effect.
- Armour customization adds depth to character personalization.
- Merchant interactions are tied to reputation systems.
- Trophy systems can hinder player experience and freedom.
- Baldur's Gate 3 sets a high standard for RPGs.
- Gameplay mechanics can lead to player frustration. Woke culture in gaming reviews can skew perceptions.
- Life is Strange has both strong and weak elements.
- Character development is more important than power in games.
- Magic: The Gathering is shifting towards IP collaborations.
- Crossovers are challenging the uniqueness of gaming IPs.
- Players are divided on the impact of woke culture in games.
- The latest Life is Strange game has mixed reviews.
- Magic: The Gathering's collaborations may dilute its original lore.
- Pokémon TCG continues to evolve with new sets and events.
- The gaming community is adapting to rapid changes in-game content.
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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- Music by: Dylan Blight
- Art by: Cherie Henriques
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