Gameplay-wise, combat is the biggest example of this.

Yeah,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis somewhat openly wearing the skin ofMass Effect 2as an outfit.

Maybe the biggest point in its favor is its locations all feel big without being daunting.

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And when it wasnt one-on-one talks, it was the pockets of banter between the party that did it.

Dragon Age: The Veilguardis out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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