User blog comment:The Crimson Eagle/Complaints/@comment-4976111-20121017020154

Time for an actual Dawnguard critique, non? xP

The story felt a little rushed. Some of the side quests were mostly optional. Heck, they didn't even mention some of it at all. About a week after I beat the boss of the DLC, I learn I can go on quests to upgrade my useless crossbow.

On top of that, they provided little to no background on the Dawnguard themselves. I would have liked to get more involved with the group. At least the Volkihar Perverts got everybody involved.

Although mounted combat and three new Dragon Shouts were kinda nice, they really didn't integrate the said features into the DLC. I would've liked having to fight vamps on horseback. At least I'd get used to it.