Having played Dragons Age Origins and DA2 but missing out on inquisition I was hoping to finally get back into the world with Dreadwolf. Paid attention to it's development and then suddenly it's Veilguard. That and subsequent info had me concerned for the games direction. Can tell you today I was right to be concerned. Gameplay is bland, dialogue and connection to companions is woeful, visuals are cartoony, critical thought nonexistent, can't say much to the story as not the entire way along but it's nowhere near Dragons Age Origins.
It is not a return to form despite the curated reviews from access "journalists" who should be individually and as organisations be held to account for their fluff reviews. I've not even included the lefty wokism they've plauged the franchise with.
Do not buy, save your money.