Dragon Age: The Veilguard {No Spoilers} Review!

[@GhilDirthalen]

Hey everyone- I do want to make a quick correction- as of right now the option that I was talking about, which gives a 'you chose X path', is NOT actually able to be turned off! Or at least when I tried now, I couldn't figure it out. RIP.

[@Yuoaman]

Damn, I wasn't planning on disabling them but I can definitely see how having the game spell out the impact of a choice could remove the wonder of discovery for some people. I imagine patching in that option could be pretty easy, though, so hopefully we see them include that in a post-release patch.

[@16Vagabond]

I was watching a gameplay where Harding was clearly anxious around Rook and the subject of her new powers. And then the tooltip pops up and says "HARDING IS FEELING ANXIOUS ABOUT HER NEW POWERS" nooo, really...why is it necessary to spell it out?!

[@knicktok2018]

"Veilguard isn't perfect, but that doesn't change the fact that I still love it." I think this will be the general consensus for us fans who watch Caitie's channel. Like we all know that we're going to play this game because of the lore and story and the emotions that this franchise has made us feel. It won't be a game for everyone, but from Caitie's review I feel like this game was made for us in mind and I'm so thankful that there's still a small community of the Dragon Age who will definitely enjoy the game.

[@Hma-q2g]

For real. I’ve been trying to say this on those ‘review’ channels who just post reactive things to get views. I’d take the reviews of channels dedicated to BioWare/dragon age over channels who’ve probably played the game once and decided to join the hate bandwagon.

[@merlylvsm]

Honestly, I'd consider it a mantra of the franchise for better or worse. I'm always jumping in to a new DA game not with the expectation of it being the same, but with the expectation of it trying something different.

[@Sara-fg2mn]

That's my feeling on the whole series!

[@hexknives6352]

yah its going to be bad :(

[@xhosagibran370]

Omg Catie that ending was everything! 🥹

[@NessG07]

I loved it, I almost cried ❤🥹

[@An_TonYa]

@@NessG07 same here 🥺

[@jananezbedova6298]

​@@NessG07not almost 😭🥺

[@Niklback1]

Incredible

[@kreol1q1q]

It really was. The entire “An End” segment sold me on the game more than anything else so far, I think.

[@morninggoblins]

I'm gonna be real, your review is the only one I care about. I think we relate to the games very similarly and keep coming back to it for similar reason (and we both are in behavioral health which I think is a funny coincidence!!) so hearing you say it hits all the right beats for you is all I need in the way of reassurance. Thank you so much!!

[@Dreiidrie]

SAME ; -;

[@ColdRain-d9x]

Would you like some chapstick?

[@jenniferhanses]

Even though it is incredibly shady and unethical to "review" something you worked on?

[@libramartin]

so true!!

[@LinneaRisinger]

Same here, Caitie's opinion is the only one that really really matters! She knows what's in our hearts because it is also in hers

[@peterw2880]

I’m glad this game gave you what you were looking for. Genuinely. As a fan since origins, I don’t think it’s going to be what I’ve been hoping for, but I’m glad it found its audience

[@Gameservatory]

"I know Veilguard isn't perfect, but it was perfect for me." This is so touching, Ghil, thanks for sharing your experience with the game. I'm even more excited to get my hands on it and enjoy your future lore analysis. Edit: One aspect I'm curious about is how necessary the approval clarification messages are (e.g. "Varric noticed you prefer action", etc). I kinda wanna turn them off and let character behavior inform the impression of how they feel. Would I miss out on critical context by doing so?

[@sonnenblumefrau2048]

​@@Goony1246 hell does shill mean? Is that a Gen Z thing? Second time I've seen that word.

[@Goony1246]

@@sonnenblumefrau2048 Essentially paid review or especially biased (favorably so) towards a certain product. Seems apt in this case, given that early reviews towards this game is essentially a case of access journalism.

[@OlessanYT]

@@sonnenblumefrau2048 it's a word used by little boys and fascists to attempt to delegitimise content they don't like. It means "paid to do x thing".

[@andrewholmes6906]

@@Goony1246 Are you just going around and commenting negative things on all DAV videos? Did you actually listen to what she had to say, and more importantly, HOW she said it? There is no chance, especially if you follow and are a fan of this channel, that you'd be questioning her dedication and honest emotions in this video.

[@GhilDirthalen]

Nah, turn them off! I didn't see one that felt like was something I needed to know?

[@Carblesnarky]

So I am an older gamer. I having played tt rpgs & video games since the 80s. I know exactly what you mean about Dragon Age having your number and helping you through things in a way other games don't. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@flareindigo]

Anyone else hear the sheer excitement in Caitie's voice at the start? I am SO EXCITED FOR THIS GAME

[@rianfagundes7724]

And the sadness building up at the end...

[@anthonyhiggins7409]

Yes. Hearing the excitement of a true fan who has played has me even more hyped.

[@SkiBeeTeaTap]

Yeah she breaksdown a little at the end too.

[@greywarden1261]

who can you trust more, angry twitter trolls or someone whos lived and breathed the series through ALL it's media?

[@garycannon4644]

What makes you think the angry twitter trolls havent lived and breathed the series as well? Dragon age is a pretty popular franchise you know.

[@eaglegolden8326]

Cause most of them dont know crap about the game àd saying woke when they see gay romance...​@@garycannon4644

[@greywarden1261]

@@garycannon4644 considering most of them have been yapping about the series "going woke" when the original games gave us bisexual romance options in 2009 (( when queer folks were still HIGHLY stigmatised and seen as gross by the majority )) says no, they haven't lived and breathed the games so much as stuck their head in the metaphorical sand

[@hyperionman420]

With no offense intended to Caitie, the only person I'll trust is me when I'm playing the game dude

[@Faetale]

​@garycannon4644 there is an extreme heavy difference between a fan critiquing a company and a Twitter gooner who is upset about trans scars and the fact they can't bust to a fiction character.

[@OlessanYT]

This is a great review, IMO. You say, "how can I be impartial," but this is a balanced and fair review in my perspective - being a long-term fan doesn't exclude impartiality, and in fact informs a better review. I've been a fan since Origins and have a similar position to yours with the previous games, and this review is frankly quite informative. You covered DAV's strengths and weak spots fairly and have relayed some important information to fans and newcomers. For my part, you confirmed what I suspected: that the game has suffered some cuts for time or budget, and that some parts of the story don't have enough breathing room. I'm probably not going to go for the Emmrich romance route but am glad to hear that it's great and seems strongly-written. The length of the game also sounds about right, closer to Origins than to DAI (which bloated a lot with billions of side quests). It's very informative as a whole! I can hear your excitement throughout, and perhaps hints of bittersweet acceptance of the ending at the end there. Oh boy. This one's a ride, isn't it? The way you talk about the finality of the ending chapter says a lot. Don't worry about your gameplay review because you used super easy mode for exactly what it's for, that's valid as playing on hard or nightmare. lol

[@CHLOE-s9m4y]

Loved this review Thanks!

[@MicahLetsPlay]

Wow... Thank you so much for your review of Veilguard. I can fully understand what you mean about "An End." Hearing you get emotional was relatable and I really felt what you met. You have been a port in the storm for myself for many years as I watched and rewatched all of your content. Dreaming of the day I could final play DA4 or Veilguard. I'm still super excited to play this game and experience the story for myself. Thank you Caitie. ❤

[@quecastle8096]

Been here day one and a fan for years. Thank you Caitie (and Jordan) for being my DA fix for these 10 years!

[@Maria-uj9fy]

Thank you for reviewing the game, I know I can trust you on this. Your closing statement did move me to tears, but it makes me so happy to know that there are people out there that feel so strongly about Dragon Age. Thank you for the advice also, I will definitely make sure to enjoy the game to the fullest -- a first, blind playthrough doesnt happen every day.

[@erinhammo9291]

Your closing statement made me cry, lol. As another diehard fan of 10 years, who devoured these games after I finished DAI (and who romanced Solas...what, 12 times now?), I've been dreaming about this day. Catie, I'm so happy you got to play it and all of your questions about what happens next were answered. I didn't wait 10 years for a perfect game, I waited 10 years to finish a story. A story that means so, so much to me. A few more days and the chapter closes!

[@chasemcdade3103]

Phew, that that couple minutes I could feel the emotion and feel the love for the series that I think you've shown on your channel. I was very similar in my playthroughs of the Dragon age games, each one hitting a point that i didn't really realize until i looked back in hindsight. the series became such a flagship for me because in this world the people in it felt like just that: People. Thank you for loving the series, for being unapologetic about it, and for providing us with content here and on Split the veil! To all the STV episodes to come!

[@ZenCleaves]

The only opinion I need has uploaded their review!! 🎉

[@NayrieVardamir]

The way i came close to the screen to listen to the solavellans advice, this is so important to me haha

[@rilan_carnavon]

You too? Good to know, I was not alone. XD

[@namelessqueen2949]

ME TOO, WTH XD

[@Killer_Turnip]

same 😂 i felt so called out

[@mayasuard5417]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for covering the dragon age games with such love and respect. Thedas has been my refuge over the years in ways i can't even describe, so the ending really touched me. I'm inmensly grateful to have found this games and your channel. And beyond hyped to delve into this world one more time!!! DRAGON AGE THE VEILGUARD LET'S GOOO

[@slurpy-f3k]

The ending of this vid made me tear up 🥺 I literally cannot wait to get back into Thedas again

[@LooperMeaux]

Me too!

[@Uaithne117]

My eyes are definitely wet right now too

[@NewAgeDemon]

hey i discovered your channel because of this video and i have to say dont be anxious or afraid about how your opinions come off, i can tell you're very invested into the game and your love for it and the series seeps off in every word and expression.

[@OlessanYT]

"Veilguard isn't perfect, but that doesn't change the fact that I still love it." That's the thing - there's not a single video game (or other piece of media) that's perfect. It's impossible for them to not have at least a few objective flaws, because their creators are living creatures which are flawed. In line with this, every Dragon Age has flaws but doesn't stop them being among my favourite games and IPs.

[@topgamer101]

This is true. I just wish I could excuse the hard fumbles this game has, the changes to design, and the fact it's not what I wanted both before inquisition and now. I hope people paying full price for this actually find something they like/enjoy, if I ever pick it up I won't be doing so till it's under half off probably.

[@Keram-io8hv]

Hello Kitty Island Adventure was perfect game

[@meganking3314]

I feel so relieved after listening to your and Kala Elizabeth's review of the game as I share a lot of the same opinions about all the games as you guys, so I feel content in knowing that Veilguard is going to hit the same way the previous games did. Not perfect, but still loved. I can't wait to experience the newest chapter of this story!

[@daughterofthedas]

that solavellan advice KILLED ME!!! i’m bawling

[@aleksandramusia3563]

My prediction *POSSIBLE SPOILER* U will need to find all 6 solas memories (that leaked from achievement list) Unless they are mandatory to collect as a story progression (I dont think they are from multiple reasons) I bet that they are equivalent of codex from trespasser

[@daughterofthedas]

@@aleksandramusia3563 wtf dude I'm glad I didn't click more

[@filenotfound4984]

@@daughterofthedasThe comment didnt’t contain spoilers tho?

[@lemonf6859]

bawling over pixels...

[@Cadaveroux]

And thats the last DA vid ill be watching this week. You guys, we made it. Thank you so much for all your work Ghil! See you all on the other side.

[@reve_rse]

i personally dont care if my world state was invalidated, i just think the choice they made to ignore everything was very uninspired bordering on laziness

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

There's a difference between the world state being ignored and it being invalidated. Ignored would be not mentioning who was left in the Fade. Invalidated would be stating outright that character X was left in the fade Eben though you left Y there.

[@copper1675]

Yours was the first review I looked for immediately, so excited to hear what you think!

[@noreehix5714]

Your emotions at the end are so darn heartwarming, thank you for sharing.

[@OrpheusMC]

I dunno, Katie I really hope I feel some of what you do when I play this but I am nervous beyond all reason. The tone, the gameplay depth, the set pieces, the characters, the conclusion of some of my favorite characters’ stories. Other reviews have given the impression all of that does not work for a lot of people. In accordance with your video, I suppose all I can do is hope. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts and can’t wait for your lore breakdowns.

[@xhosagibran370]

Ghildirthalen! Thank you and Jack for keeping us afloat!! We appreciate you guys dearly!!

[@MalarikFilms]

13:47 ☹️I'm bawling my eyes out Katie!! 💛((hearing your voice quiver is all I need to know how moving this game will be for most of us))

[@jlvideogames-y1j]

Now that I've finished your video, I just wanted to highlight the wisdom in the last couple minutes of it. I, myself, realized a year or so ago that I use RPGs and my own fanfiction writing to confront realities about my life that I'm not comfortable processing directly, and that perhaps that is part of the reason why Dragon Age in particular means so much to me. I was very touched by your final words, so thank you for showing that vulnerability and honesty.

[@DarthShadie]

"Regret is a big theme and...it sure is."😂 Okay, Regret Demon confirmed.

[@Killer_Turnip]

😂

[@geoffreycannon2197]

I just read about the Regret demon in Tevinter Nights… really fascinating way to introduce it.

[@PedroHenrique-lv5ei]

Catie, I cried alongside you in the video ending. Dragon Age hás always hit a special spot in my heart, and you expressed that so well. Cant wait to cry a river with Veilguard

[@gathererofmagic5350]

A real review from a real fan i love it.

[@RamenNumerals676]

The Solavellan aside had me dying with laughter. I will take your advise to heart.

[@StallingGem]

I want to say thank you for very fair and honest review. You validated a lot of my own concerns and expectations so super big thanks for that. Also just wanna say I have loved your DA content for years and I think the community would not be the same without your presence.

[@AeschylusShepherd]

Why are you making me cry! I’m at work!!

[@snowranger19]

That was similar to Mass Effect for me. No matter the critique or hate it got about the ending, no other game made me so connected to characters and crying at every turn in the end.

[@Zoggwogg]

"setting a bone I didn't know was broken" is such a remarkably poignant and articulate way to summarizing how I feel about Bioware games. Great review Ghil.

[@virginiamurr3703]

Ghil ... you are amazing. Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review.

[@lilysong1321]

Dragon age is something that means a lot to me. My dad had just divorced my stepmom and my life went upside down for the second time. I was 14. My dad got DA2. And I replayed that game. Over. And over. And over. And then DAI came out. And I to this day play it all the time. I love these games. My default game is DAI (which will probably change now) I keep my PS3 so that I can replay DAO and DA2 literally that’s why. I’m so freaking happy that it’s finally here.

[@TGCOutcast1]

Thank you for your heartfelt review. These games have meant so much to me since I found Origins in my teens. Midnight releases for both DA2 and Inquisition and I share many of those feelings. The end of your video has me emotional to even start up this game on Thursday. I know I am going to cry just knowing what it is. I only discovered your channel recently, but thank you for your work and I can't wait to see what you make and bring in the future! Ma serannas!

[@takemeinstead_]

Yours, Kala and Ashe are the reviews I was waiting for. You're DA fans making content for DA fans, and your review delivers that perfectly. You shouldn't have to "apologize" for making the content your audience follows you for. And your final words just put the finger in why Morrigan's DAO arc gets to me so much and why I'm so happy she returns again and again to the franchise. So thank you for the free therapy, lol.

[@armenic1]

Honestly, its the first time I ever saw your content (I'm not sure why, but something i'll rectify asap!!) But a review like yours was one i was waiting for, because like you the past dragon age games mean so much to me. They helped me grow and mature into the person i am today. Seeing that someone who loves the dragon age games gave it a greenlight and calling it "perfect for me" is all I needed. I was always going to buy this game, but now I can do it happily knowing my favourite game series is back to its former glory.

[@Leblancandrew]

Caitie, I have been following your channel and content since its inception. You (and Jordan) have kept the love for all things Dragon Age (and Bioware) alive in my heart for years, and I cannot express to you how thrilled I am *for you* that you were able to get a review copy and that you loved the game. I've avoided nearly all pre release content and reviews, but I am making the exception for your review. Your opinion is, honestly, the only one I trust , and I thank you for sharing it. Setting aside one's biases isn't always easy, but I know you're speaking from an honest place in your heart. I wanted to stop for a second amidst all the excitement and just say thank you for your content, your resilience, your time, and your thoughts. You are a rockstar and an inspiration, and I look forward to all the upcoming Dragon Age discussions and content you will inevitably share with us. So, thank you, Caitie!!

[@rukinairis8602]

ive been going back and rewatching ALL of your lore videos the last couple weeks to keep me going so your review was one of the ones i was looking forward to thank you so much for all your hard work 🥰

[@heziilah]

Your content really helped me get through the long wait for this game. This was a wonderful and heartfelt review, I am SO excited to play the game myself. Thank you for everything, I'm looking forward to your future videos :))

[@HikikoMuri]

Caitie, that end! I cried a little 🥺❤ Loved this review and I know I’m gonna love the shit out of this game! Gonna take your advice to heart and not rush! 😄 Just a few more days!

[@alesdaer]

This straight up made me cry. I feel so deeply about the story your shared at the end. These games gave me perspective and let me know I was not alone at so many crucial moments in my own life. Thank you for sharing, Ghil. ❤

[@sammor660]

I think we've gotten to a point where the positivity of any game experience is automatically undermined by a class of consumers seeking to criticize first and enjoy later. To all of you; this is a genuine invitation to start enjoying things again, and stop worrying about something being "enough." You sound tired. Stop ruining games for yourself and others, and try enjoying the great experiences developers put into their games. Because we all know even if the game looks and plays like a PS1 game y'all are gonna drop 100s of hours playing it regardless... This isn't about telling people to not have opinions of the game, but understand that the more you look for flaws in any game the more you will find them. I also do not think it needs to be like an Origins 2, "go back to their roots," I just think the game needs to be what Bioware does best- hella good branching narrative, good characters, good stakes, beautiful score, good questing, and something that makes you think and care. The combat will never satisfy everyone. I know they are changing it up again, and I hope they do it well, but that's not what sticks with a person over the years- it's the story people think about!

[@biowarechick]

Caitie, I cried. Thank you. I am so ready to go back into this amazing world. Thank you for your spoiler free coverage, I could not have gone through this wait without it. ❤

[@misterlemons111]

ohhh Caitie, thank you so much for all the work you do and for caring so much about this. I can never thank you enough for how your content help me through most of my growing up, i started waiting for this game at 12 and now I'm turning 21 in a few weeks. im so excited about the game and so thankful for coming across your videos

[@Hollow_Phoenix]

"Don't worry, the villains won't fall flat in their introduction like Corypheus did" Me remembering Corypheus' awesome introduction, walking through flames, badass soundtrack, pet dragon, big gravitas to his voice: "...uhhh, alright" xD I can understand the "You get too powerful too fast", though personally I don't see that applying to our character - in fact not only was it those supporting us, it made sense to gather skilled and influential people for, y'know, literal hole in the sky caused by an ancient magister xD It's why I'm nervous for our Rook, as they're tackling a much bigger threat, and the devs surely aren't going to copypaste Inquisition's path but ramped up tenfold to match the threat. I'll try to take your word that we feel the threat more than a visible-from-all-locations skyhole though :P Glad to hear there'll be more Dragon Age, but I'm honestly not sure where things can go after the heights of this story.

[@themisfitjester7034]

Love what you say about how the game isn't perfect, and that it does have its issues, but so does the other games, and you still love them. cuz that's exactly how I've been feeling about the DA series as a whole. Every DA game has their own faults and issues, and alot of fans seems to be overlooking this, or more accurately, riding origins like it's the biggest masterpiece ever conceived in gaming history, despite its major flaws, and refusing to admit it, comparing every game with origins after. Almost makes it seem that for some if the DA game isn't origins 2.0 it's gonna be trash, leaving no room for experimentation or growth. Personally I have my reservations about veilguard for a few reasons, mainly story related ones, since that is döthe driving point for all DA games, and will sadly end up waiting until the game goes on sale before getting it, altho for more economic reasons rather then my reservations about it. (I mean, it's price is on ubisoft level of ridiculous) none the less, it's nice to see someone who loves this series and it's lore as much as I do be so excited about it, despite all the negativity surounding this title.

[@tessaduncan4728]

Me, a Solasmancer who has been with the series since 2009, am sat in a puddle of tears with a full heart. Thank you!

[@knite_errant]

[@LordOfTheNorthwoods]

Had the game preordered since September, super excited to play. Also I wanna say your review is probably the only valid one for me, been following your vids since 2017.

[@shale3229]

Hearing you cry at the end really hit home. I am so excited for this game. Your excitement and love for this series reflects my own and your review is the only one I trust at this point

[@TCH1994]

Can't tell you how cathartic it is to hear a gentle and genuine review amidst the sea of 'pandering to the woke mob', 'evil EA holding back our review copies' nonsense. This is the kind of thing I was looking for, a passionate and invested fan just talking about the things that were nice. Thanks for this

[@SariaAkineko]

Thank you. For all of your enthusiasm, for your care with spoilers, and for this video in particular. The ending really hit me since it made me think about my own resonance with the games. I just wanted you to know how glad I am that we have you in this community!

[@tee25horse]

That ending gave me goosebumps. I love how passionate you are and could listen to you talk for hours (i pretty much have at this point lol). Can’t wait to get my hands on it Thursday!

[@megumidoragon]

I've very looking forward to this. It's perfect! 3 days until I and others get to experience the excitement we can all hear in your voice in the entire video. Thank you, Caitie! 💙💙

[@maiafay]

Been waiting for your take. Thank you!

[@danielleroy9861]

(Warning for lore nerds who dont want to be spoiled, IGN mentioned a place you go to. And like, to anyone else, it wouldn't be a spoiler. But its definitely a significant place that you might not wanna know about.) For anyone whose concerned about gameplay. I think its reassuring that people who dont care about dragon age the way that I care, liked the game. To me, that means that the gameplay was compelling enough for them to keep playing. Also, as a side note, I really like the community you fostered. Its nice to go through the comments and see hope and excitement, instead of the cynicism ive seen in other places. Im so so so so so excited for this game and im really happy that you loved it. Im glad I get to share that excitement with other people.

[@robdonnelly4995]

What an incredible review to stumble across I LOVE THIS TAKE 💫

[@WidowOfParadise]

Absolutely phenomenal review, Ghil. I've been watching your content for years and for the most part, your views of the lore, fandom, theories, etc have been the same as mine. So, hearing you give this review is so relieving for me. It's been such a long wait with such a troubled development at times that I was afraid to get my hopes up, even seeing the bits we have since this summer. Thank you for this. And thank you for all your years of hard work. As always, I can't wait to see what you have to say about this installment going forward c:

[@RememberingStars023]

Apparently I’ve been a member for over 3 years now, which is wild because it feels like yesterday that I joined. Anyway, really glad to see your review!

[@martinabucci632]

I felt that solavellan to solavellan moment in my skin my god lmfao ok ok i wont rush!!

[@slurpy-f3k]

Emmerich-mancers rise up ‼️

[@austinrm]

I need that old mage so bad I can't wait for Thursday

[@Mizore34]

I teared up when you were talking about the end... Thank you for the review, I can't wait to play in just a few days

[@dirtybrokkoli]

Let's gooo. Looking forward to watch yours and kala's reviews. just have to wait a bit.

[@yamcha65]

Not gonna watch the video past the point you said to dip out if you want no spoilers at all even about mechanics and such. But just wanted to say that I only recently found your channel and it has been such a joy for me to get to delve back deep into the lore and see other people who love it as much as I do. I have loved the Dragon Age games since I was a teenager and only recently replayed them again after a long time, and finally finished Inquisition for the first time ever. I truly never thought we were gonna ever get a new dragon age game, and even if we did I never thought it would be well received. Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come for Bioware and the future of their games. Hope you and all the fellow fans have an amazing time, I cant wait for release day!! ❤

[@davidsparling4395]

If I could like this multiple times, I would. Just a beautiful testimonial. Thank you for the heartfelt review and everything you‘be done as content creator and council member for the DA community ❤

[@aceofblades6574]

Thanks so much for this review, and also thank you so so much for all the work you did with your no-spoiler videos throughout the marketing campaign! Also the ending to this made me genuinely cry, thank you so much Caitie, I am SO so excited! Edit: I asked a question in this comment that after a second listen through of this I realise you actually answered lol.

[@HeroOfTime223]

We love you Ghil! I am so excited and scared to play this game because I know it will give me all the feels. Thank you 💕

[@caireann]

I'm crying, what you said at the end, it resonated with me deeply. Thanks you for this review and sharing your feelings. I am so excited for this game, but I also know I will feel broken at the end of it, knowing it's an end of a big chapter. We've been waiting so long.

[@AceEnby1995]

Thank you Caitie for this amazing review. I can't wait for Veilguard. Hearing your comments about the companions has me really excited. Was in tears at the end of the video hearing your final comments on how this means to you

[@hollytsj]

I got so emotional watching this!!! Your channel was integral to me discovering and falling in love with dragon age, and to see us finally reach this moment is incredible. Your parting message has me feeling all sorts of emotions, and I'm so happy you got to experience this 🥺

[@lakhitia]

I certainly didn't expect a review to make me cry 😮 Thank you for this beautiful video, I can't wait to see what's in store on Thursday.

[@scarredchild]

I feel the same way about most BioWare games. It doesn't matter if a game/story/piece of music hits anyone but me. The green ending of Mass Effect 3 is perfect, and I've been chasing that feeling since. I hope to have a bit of that in Veilguard - just a bit of unified catharsis.

[@ricardoreyes9470]

When it comes to lore, there is no other channel i like and trust more than this one. But as a game review, i do not believe a single word.

[@AlleluiaElizabeth]

Don’t believe what exactly? That she feels the story gave her a satisfactory ending? That she liked the characters? That some parts of the story could have used more room to breathe? Those are all clearly stated as her opinions. I don’t see why you wouldn’t believe she’s stating her honest opinion on those completely subjective things that all tie into her wheel house of lord and story focus.

[@ducky36F]

Let’s be honest you can’t be here expecting an “objective” review, she basically said so herself. But as for believing she’s being genuine? Yeah I absolutely do. I mean just listen to her, her love for this series is evident in her voice if nothing else.

[@ricardoreyes9470]

@@AlleluiaElizabeth Have you ever had a friend or family tell you everything is all right but you know it’s really not? That’s how this feels. To be fair, i do believe the “it’s not a perfect game” part.

[@rapmonied]

​@@ricardoreyes9470 i cannot for the life of me imagine listening to this and even thinking of implying she wasn't genuine in her words. like how jaded, how miserable do you have to be to hear her almost in tears at the end over her emotions and say she's not being genuine? wow.

[@SolasTheJediKnight]

Im typing as i watch this video but like you i have immersed myself in this world. I experienced DAO in 2013 and since then i have been an Avid Dragon Age fan. Whether its what i wanted or not, I've waited 10 years for this this game. Thank you for being honest! Your review fills my heart with hope so far 🙏🏾

[@abbigailturner7659]

As someone who somehow pushed Corephyus off a cliff and therefore skipped the final fight, I agree with how underwhelming that boss was lol

[@Silenthitman44]

Yeah he was a bit of bitch went back and played with some trials on and steam rolled him I was disappointed

[@SomeBHODYoncetoldme]

A story that invokes emotions is all I needed from this entry, and it seems like we're getting it! Can't wait for release!

[@delicate_ostrich]

I think what you said in the ending echoes the feelings of a lot of folks who play these games. And while I'm excited Veilguard's getting high marks all around by big press outlets, it's reviews like these by people who are emotionally invested in the world and story that really inform me if I'm going to like this game or not. Thanks for what you do for the community (I'd love to hear what you didn't like about Rook originally!) and I hope you continue to do Dragon Age videos after this.

[@risingaphrodite]

Honestly Caitie, I've been following you and have loved your videos for 10 years and while I'm blooming with excitement for Veilguard, I just feel so happy for you that you got to experience all that. Hoping for many more DA lore years to come!

[@Shinarydk]

This was a wonderful review. And now I just want to hug you. Dragon Age helped me through a really awful depression, so I get that connect.

[@pantuflaninja]

Thank you... SO much. I've been listening to your videos for a long time, as well as your podcast. However, I'm not usually active when it comes to engaging and commenting on people's videos and posts. This time though, I felt like I had to say something. I've been a fan of Dragon Age since the very beginning and, to hear such heartfelt and honest thoughts on the latest entry, is all I could've hoped for.

[@paolocostaimori]

The ending of the video was perfect. I feel very happy for you, I started played DA in 2018, but I have no doubt that for people who started playing DA since day one, your channel was one of these things that keep people excited for the next Dragon Age for 10+ years of wait. For me, after 6 years, surely. I hope I like it was well as you did. No game (or movie, show, book...) is perfect - but as long as they brings the experience we need in the moment, it's great! So, thanks for everything and hoping that future gameplays bring even more joy!

[@JeannieLove]

First review that wasn't just negative talk I've seen. Thank you so much.

[@DarthShadie]

Thank you for that cute Solavellan advice but. Felt like you were holding my hands to tell me.😅 I qppreciate your review, Caitie. I want to take my time, let go of FOMO and enjoy Rook, Lucanis, the Veilguard, and everything this game has to offer, even if it looks different than what I might be expecting.

[@43ly51um]

For what it’s worth, if BioWare is following the five act story structure (which I assume they are based on their initial statements) and we consider DA2 to not have been one of the five acts (as it was originally planned to be DLC IIRC), then Veilguard is basically the climax/change point of the story. The place where it sort of gives you the big spectacle but closes out what we sort of thought the story was going to be about across the entirety of it, and instead the next chapters will further recontextualize things for a catharsis/catastrophe final act. Based on your review, it sounds like they really nailed that.

[@littlebum8413]

Emmrich was my pick the moment I saw him so I can't wait xD Rushed to comment this before finishing the video. But the closing segment was lovely. Dragon age is magical for me too, I can't think of many other game series that I feel this attached too. It's ridiculous but the dragon age companions feel a bit like friends and family to me lmao

[@princeapoopoo5787]

learning that the emmrich romance sticks the landing is the biggest joy i can have. i have, for so long, been so annoyed at the lack of older men romantic options in video games. on top of that he's kind, romantic, nerdy, AND gothic? these tick all my boxes!

[@JenniferMajor-n4z]

What a beautiful review! You had me in tears at the end. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings and vulnerability

[@FanoramaTV]

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[@Ellthom]

I love your review. You very clearly are someone who loves the franchise. Way more than I do at times lol. Keep being awesome and positive, always enjoy your content. :)

[@districtstitcher]

I feel like you and I align on a lot of our interactions with narrative and characters, so I'm pleased to hear your genuine, heartfelt reaction. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@tracer.s]

Glad to hear confirmation from someone potentially in-the-know that this wasn't intended as the last...but it feeling like a love-letter also has me nervous that it COULD be the last, regardless of intention - it's all up to the audience. And - for whatever reason - they settled on a prevailingly unpopular "let's ignore your worldstates because we respect you so much it all needs to stay wrapped up in your precious head" rhetoric that seems to have pissed off most. My only worry is that its enough to impact the future of BW and DA. Do you want this to be the final game, BW? This is how you make it certain that this is your last. And I think they know it and have known it. Still! I'm excited to play and am sure I will get a helluva lot I'll enjoy out of this. I do feel reassured that i'll at least enjoy it myself. But my worries for the series and company are - unfortunately - still there. Theres a lot of people who wont even give it a chance after the reprioritzation of prior player agency and decisions.

[@sass2836]

Your thoughtful insight was so appropriated, Caitie, along with your personal reflection at the end. I got teary hearing it! It's wonderful that Veilguard was perfect for you, I'm so glad.