Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. Anz
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    After patch this game is running well and animations are fixed too. Never had any big performance issues or any crashes, but after patch game runs even better.
  2. Yurro
    Jul 6, 2021
    9
    I never played ME before. Recently I've lived several weeks in ME 1,2,3 LE and then Andromeda.
    And assessing the game as a whole with a fresh look without getting hung up on the some details, then as by me - it's the best of all parts - graphics, history, game-play, immersion in the Sci-Fi world - everything is better.
    (I installed some life quality mods like MEA Fixpack)
  3. kinom
    May 29, 2017
    9
    Worth the wait and a fine new starting point. The writing and character development are different enough that you don't feel like they're trying to recreate a new Shepard, which is what I was wanting for this game.
  4. Rasmuth
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    This game is so much better than many people give it credit for. I've owned it since it was originally release and it was bad at first. But Bioware made it right with subsequent patches. I'm currently on my 4th playthrough after a couple of years since I last completed it and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I adored the original 3 ME games and have nothing but good things to say aboutThis game is so much better than many people give it credit for. I've owned it since it was originally release and it was bad at first. But Bioware made it right with subsequent patches. I'm currently on my 4th playthrough after a couple of years since I last completed it and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. I adored the original 3 ME games and have nothing but good things to say about this installment. In my opinion, one of the worst things people had with the game is that the Mass Effect concept was no longer new and fresh. I really hope Bioware revisits the Andromeda story, it's a cool concept and being an explorer attempting to build new worlds is refreshing instead of constantly trying to save the galaxy. My oldest son refused to play this game because of the negative reviews and is currently playing his first playthrough and he really likes it.… Expand
  5. Emphatic
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Despite its early flaws, which are minor, this is a mass effect game from start to finish, fans of the series will find a worthwhile game and open minded first timers should enjoy a nice space opera too!
  6. megaspade
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Money well spent.

    So ya, animations are a bit wonky? but to be honest... the previous ME games had this issue as well, rest of the game play is also spot on, lots of side quest long and driven main quest Basically has all the game play and story you would expect from a ME game, played for 2 days and still haven't scratched the surface! when did you last buy a single player game    Money well spent.

    So ya, animations are a bit wonky? but to be honest... the previous ME games had this issue as well, rest of the game play is also spot on, lots of side quest long and driven main quest

    Basically has all the game play and story you would expect from a ME game, played for 2 days and still haven't scratched the surface! when did you last buy a single player game that lasted this long?    … Expand
  7. grimsfield
    Apr 9, 2017
    9
    I've played about 110ish hours at this point and I can easily say this game does not deserve a 4.7 user score. There's a lot of obvious anti-EA haters posting negative reviews here. The idea that this game doesn't even merit a 6 is ridiculous. I feel the game is worth probably around an 8 or a high 7. I gave it a 9, however, to try to offset all the ridiculously low and undeserved lowI've played about 110ish hours at this point and I can easily say this game does not deserve a 4.7 user score. There's a lot of obvious anti-EA haters posting negative reviews here. The idea that this game doesn't even merit a 6 is ridiculous. I feel the game is worth probably around an 8 or a high 7. I gave it a 9, however, to try to offset all the ridiculously low and undeserved low scores. Although I know there's already so many negative reviews, my one review won't make a dent. And as for people finding reviews helpful here... Basically if you write a positive review, the haters just mark it unhelpful--when they themselves are people who probably haven't even played the game. I find it ridiculous that people saying the graphics are bad when they're easily the best in the series. And while the animations have their issues, they are not nearly as bad or widespread as people would have you think. Recent update also fixed a lot of the major animation issues.

    Whats good about this game:
    -The gameplay is fun and feels very polished. If you played previous mass effects and dragon age inquisition, you can see this game as the natural successor.
    -It looks beautiful. Some of the best in space graphics I've probably seen in a game. On world, the detail is even higher and the game definitely feels next gen.
    -In general i think the voice acting is pretty good. I like the lead actress who plays sara. And while this games lead female doesn't share the same serious tone as her predecessor, to me it still feels right. This said, there are some questionable casting decision for voice actors. Notably the female krogan in Nexus and your turian tempest crewmate, I think her name is vetra... although its admittedly hard to think of either races as having females.. so maybe thats why they sound weird to me.
    -the leveling and power progression system feels rewarding, diverse and interesting. I also like that it does not lock you into one path and it is very easy to respec.
    -First crafting system in the mass effect franchise

    What I don't like about this game so far.
    -While the animation isn't as bad as most reviewers would have you believe, it could definitely use a layer of polish. I think its unreasonable to expect fully animated faces with expressions for every dialogue interaction in this game considering how many dialogue interaction there are, however I do think more of an attempt should have been made in certain areas. Compared to other games out now though, I don't think this game is too far from the standard. I say this after having just finished horizon zero dawn. Also, I'd love to see zeldas facial animations.... O wait, there aren't any.
    -The UI, while generally fine, has its annoyances. Its definitely better than some of the previous bioware titles though...
    -Decision making throughout the game hasn't felt very impactful so far.
    -A lot of minor little bugs, some of which have already been patched and I would bet most will be almost nonexistent in a couple weeks time with subsequent patches.

    Haven't finished the story yet, but it does not seem as epic as the previous titles in the series. At the same time though, it definitely has the Mass Effect feel and sense of exploration and discovery is very good.    … Expand
  8. casualgamer11
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Simply put. Don't believe the haters and ignorance currently rampant on the internet; I'm 8 hours in and enjoying it immensely. Honestly the animations aren't bad at all and if you've played the previous mass effects and dragon age games you know what to expect; if it hadn't been made a great deal of in all the recent reviews I wouldn't have noticed.

    Just give it a go; I think a lot of    Simply put. Don't believe the haters and ignorance currently rampant on the internet; I'm 8 hours in and enjoying it immensely. Honestly the animations aren't bad at all and if you've played the previous mass effects and dragon age games you know what to expect; if it hadn't been made a great deal of in all the recent reviews I wouldn't have noticed.

    Just give it a go; I think a lot of the ranting is from fans that no matter what the state of the game would be complaining; bottom line 1) hype is a **** and 2) the act of looking forward to something is always more enjoyable than when that something actually arrives however you slice it.    … Expand
  9. AlteredTomorrow
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Doesn't deserve the bad rap it's getting. Gamers continue their trend of being whiny entitled **** Yes, it's rough around the edges due to some bugs, but those will be fixed. Yes, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessors, however, this is still good sci-fi and more than worth playing.

    Once the bugs are taken care of, this becomes a 9. If you like sci-fi, like action RPGs, like    Doesn't deserve the bad rap it's getting. Gamers continue their trend of being whiny entitled **** Yes, it's rough around the edges due to some bugs, but those will be fixed. Yes, it doesn't quite live up to its predecessors, however, this is still good sci-fi and more than worth playing.

    Once the bugs are taken care of, this becomes a 9.

    If you like sci-fi, like action RPGs, like open world space exploration, like building relationships with memorable characters, this is worth the price even in its current form.    … Expand
  10. DrTim
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PREFACE: Playtime - 115 hrs - %100 completion of the game
    I played this game after all of its many release issues were resolved at V1.10.

    Story 8/10:
    Having played all of the previous Mass Effect games, and thoroughly enjoying all of them (again I played them all after their patches were applied so I had less of an issue with the ending of ME3 than most), I had had some significant expectations for this ostensibly new entry. Up until now, Mass Effect has been known to have an amazing and exceptionally well-built universe and set of characters and relationships. Andromeda carries on this tradition with a strong lead protagonist in the shape of Ryder and the journey you experience from her perspective. The basic summary of the story is that you are part of a Milky-Way comprised coalition of species who have travelled across the void of dark space to the separate galaxy of Andromeda, in search of a new home and new discoveries (with other motivations for the journey that are revealed later in the game).

    You share the loss of Ryder's father, the shock at your apparently comatose brother and several other major revelations that impact her view of how and why she is on this mission at all. Beyond the personal story of Ryder, you encounter a range of allies and compatriots who team up with to on your quest to save the Milky Way mission and to provide assistance to the apparently native species of Andromeda called the Angarans battle against what appears to be an interloping force called the Kett. This is all with the background setting of an imposing and likely galactic wide “infection” that has been dubbed the scourge - an electromagnetic disturbance that has channeled it's way throughout the region of space you inhabit for the duration of the game (dubbed the “Helius” cluster - a section of the larger Andromeda Galaxy).

    All of these elements play well together in the way that you are never feeling like you are on a linear pathway, but rather exposing and exploring a new frontier of events and characters. The relationships you build help to foster a significant amount of emotionality to the core narrative arc and gives a greater sense of buy-in to the major plot points and story moments in the main quest-line. The narrative itself does rely on several well-worn tropes, and typical hero's journey components, but done so in a way that feels novel and relevant for the context, for the most part. Your companions are also highly likeable and there is only one that I felt was significantly poorly realised in their dialogue and actions (Liam), but otherwise, the full crew you have is well fleshed out.

    Gameplay 8/10:
    The gameplay is a massive change from the previous ME games, which I think is for the better. There Is more freedom of movement in the battle-space, and more options for cover (which feels fluid and natural) and for attack/defensive actions (the full array of powers you can learn and deploy is huge, and gives a good variance to play-style).

    I found myself taking a largely typical “Infiltrator” style build for the most part (sniper, with stealth support), but found that the systems gave me a great amount of flexibility to bend the typical ME rules and limits of this style and mix it up with tech powers and biotics that only made the gameplay more dynamic and interesting (instead of stopping me from exploring various elements of action/gunplay/power deployment etc until the next playthrough).

    When not in combat the interaction you have in the world is simple but effective for the main narrative purposes you are presented with. It, at first, does feel a little jarring going from absolute freedom of the battlespace (with rocket-powered jumping and hovering) to a very restricted movement area and interaction “hot-zones” but this division feels well balanced as you get used to it.

    A/V 9/10:
    By far the most impressive aspect of the game. The quality of the character models, textures, lighting and detail of the environments and space scenes was really inspiring to see. There was a lot of care and time placed into the creation of this world and the inhabitants within, and it feels very satisfying to explore it all and soak up the visuals.

    The audio is just as well crafted with appropriate, and unique feeling space atmospheric, soundtracks and sound effects to bring the whole world together to feel rich and lived in. This goes especially for the sound effects of the weapons, which consistently feel appropriate and give a sense of power and weight to each weapon/power.

    Overall 8.5/10:
    I feel that this is a great continuation of the Mass Effect series and I really do hope that EA/BioWare take up and continue the story of Ryder and of the Andromeda Initiative again, despite all of the negative reactions from some fans on release. I applaud the developers for taking on some new ideas and bringing a freshness to this already very well established universe and game series!    … Expand
  11. bikerdave
    Jun 4, 2018
    9
    Well i have played ME1 three times ME2 twice and ME3 twice and now about half way through Andromeda and i can say it's my favourite. I simply do not understand all the negative reviews very strange ? any way if you enjoy playing Mass Effect then i can really recommend Andromeda it's a ripper.
  12. FabioFisher
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Same universe from trilogy, addict game. Amazing caracters. Fantastic playability!!!
  13. Sconesdeep
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Let's start with the elephant in the room here; facial and character animations/glitches. Not the quality I would expect for a Bioware release. Great, let’s move on.

    UI: Definitely nothing as bad as say Skyrim when it was first released. It's not as intuitive as The Witcher 3 but you get used to it after playing a few hours. The skills section is well laid out and easy to navigate.    Let's start with the elephant in the room here; facial and character animations/glitches. Not the quality I would expect for a Bioware release. Great, let’s move on.

    UI:
    Definitely nothing as bad as say Skyrim when it was first released. It's not as intuitive as The Witcher 3 but you get used to it after playing a few hours. The skills section is well laid out and easy to navigate. The buy/sell screen is a bit busy but reminds me a lot of the Fallout series. There’s a lack of sorting options and the way the game organizes inventory is a bit ‘meh’ but that’s very minor. The Galaxy Map has very little to scan but lots to read, quest interactions and pretty colours. It does feel like there's something missing though. The UI while in battle is perfect. There’s not too much going on and the pop-up menu for consumables/weapons and favorite set ups is easily accessible with great usability. There’s really nothing frustrating with the menus in this game and no glitches that I have come across.

    Combat:
    I have to say this is probably one of my favourite parts of this game. No longer are you locked into specific rolls. I love the fact that I can switch from Adept to Engineer to Vanguard all in one battle. The powers are really easy to use and using Throw to launch enemies out of sight never gets old. The additions of auto cover (albeit this threw me off at first) and jump jets allows for fast paced and dynamic combat. Your sidekick’s auto-combo alongside your attacks much like ME:2 and 3 but with more explosions and satisfaction. As far as AI is concerned, it’s not horrible and not amazing. It works.

    Story/Questing:
    I think the “rush” factor bleeds into this a little bit as well. One thing I found frustrating was the cutting out of conversations because I was moving too fast or scanning something and new dialogue would override the one that was occurring. I feel I missed out on some witty banter and mission intel because of this. Also, the abruptness of cut scenes was kind of jarring. Other than this, I found the writing and storyline to be pretty much on par with Bioware’s previous titles. I enjoyed the main quest line from meeting the Angara to figuring out what the hell is actually going on in Andromeda. I was satisfied by the ending and the fact that I could go back to exploring after the fact. The side quests for the most part are not the filler fetch quests you get in a large amount of RPG’s we see today. It’s obvious that Bioware took the time and effort to make sure they didn’t make the same mistake they made in Inquisition. That being said I’m pretty sure you can get through the game comfortably without mining at all. The mining is redundant, don’t do it unless you’re really short on minerals.

    Characters/Other:
    I think this is the first Mass Effect game that for me, did not have that one character you could care less about. Cora and Liam almost fell into this but give them a chance, they provide good conversation and Liam’s loyalty quest was my fave out of everyone’s but I found them all entertaining. I enjoyed learning about everyone’s past and their views.

    The multiplayer is a fun way to take a break and complete Apex missions in a more interactive fashion than just assigning teams to them. The AVP system is a great way to gain perks and earn credits. Not much to say about these, they’re well thought out and provide an extra touch to the game without feeling like it’s patched on.

    One quick thing about the Nomad (your planet exploring vehicle); upgrade the six wheel drive speed ASAP. Other than that HUGE improvement on the Mako in ME:1.

    I’m sure there are things I missed but honestly, I was let down more by Skyrim than I was this game. Sure there’s some beauty work that needs to be done but after 5 hours that dissipates as you get submersed into the universe. You just have to let yourself get submersed instead of letting other people’s opinions matter. I think this is a situation of ‘love it for what it is; don’t hate for what it isn’t.’ Mass Effect: Andromeda is a great addition to the family and I will replay it. It’s unfortunate that the marketing got messed up on this one and that this game will never get the attention it deserves. It’s a huge game and a lot of work went into it and that does show when you delve deep into the game. I read some reviews that judge the game on factors that get resolved later on in the game. For example, I believe it was someone from PC Gamer that said the open world was hindered by zones you couldn’t go to. If they had played the game enough they would have realized that this was only on one planet and you resolve that issue by completing a quest not too far into the game. Either way, I had a lot of fun playing this game and am looking forward to continued exploration and DLC.    … Expand
  14. Iksbrown
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    It's good. All the criticism people tend to throw at it could also be applied to the original trilogy, especially the first Mass Effect, yet people have forgotten the bad parts of that and look at it through rose colored glasses. Combat has significantly improved.
  15. pdusen
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    The combat is the best it's ever been in the series, the planets are large and full of interesting characters and situations, the squadmates are fun, and the story is interesting.

    Basically, it's like ME1, but not ****
  16. heireaper
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    The game is vary good even with all it bug and animation problem the game is a good departure form the trilogy its a good game the story is good and the gameplay great people don t like change and hate that dare expectation is crush
  17. Achmare
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Outstanding game the story can be a bit bland, but what makes this game fun is the gorgeous detailed graphics accept some sync and glitch issues. Combat is smooth and quests are fun - drack is my fav character and i always have him in my party. Feels like being apart of star trek and discovering new worlds where for me baldly go where no bald man has gone before :P.
  18. TheSnarkyShaman
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    Narrative: I can't say much for spoiler reasons, but there's a cohesion that brings the game together well. Due to the dire circumstances you face, almost everything you're doing has some importance and doesn't feel arbitrary. Side content tends to relate into the main narratives of areas very well. There is a HUGE amount of ambient dialogue in both hub areas and on the move. People moveNarrative: I can't say much for spoiler reasons, but there's a cohesion that brings the game together well. Due to the dire circumstances you face, almost everything you're doing has some importance and doesn't feel arbitrary. Side content tends to relate into the main narratives of areas very well. There is a HUGE amount of ambient dialogue in both hub areas and on the move. People move around your ship and the nexus chatting with each other. Exploring, almost everything results in a response from either your companions, AI or even NPC's from your ship or on-planet (over comms). In terms of the main narrative I'm pleasantly surprised by the tone, which I expected to be wholly goofy but am finding to be appropriately serious when needed (and a certain Asari companion, who pre-release led me to think would be an overthought 'quirky' type, also turned out to be likeable and well-rounded). Essentially, it's a Bioware game. You have a not entirely original plot greatly bolstered by a lively (and, in this instance, EXTREMELY talkative) cast of companions, weighty decisions with foreboding implications and a strong atmosphere that balances humour with dark circumstances. The game feels like Mass Effect meets Firefly.
    Combat: very fun. It took me some time to readjust from the cover-based approach from the original trilogy, as things are much more dynamic now. Enemies are agile, charge and flank you constantly and make use of higher terrain. Luckily, Ryder is just as agile and once you embrace this, combat is great. I focused on trying to build a melee focused biotic and found that Andromeda allowed for this far more than the original trilogy, with charge and nova making a comeback, but also a new biotic shielding skill that allows you to maintain movement as you hold a biotic shield in front of you that reflects bullets back at enemies. Melee attacks also differ based on what you equip, so I assigned my character an Asari sword that swaps melee to a quasi-biotic charge, allowing for further tactical movement. In combination with Ryder's jetpack dodges and jumps (or biotic, if you have a biotic focused character), you have a much more dynamic battlefield.
    Animations: Facial animations must be mentioned, due to the grilling they received pre and post launch. So in regards to that: they really aren't THAT bad. There have been improvements since initial launch and they were only noticeably poor in the first few cutscenes and from then on I've either gotten used to them or they've been fine ever since. Either way, I don't notice them and they haven't hampered my enjoyment. One thing that has been improved that I DID notice is the eye textures. Before they were creepy. The overhaul has removed this issue. In terms of combat animations, they're all solid. Movements have momentum and impact to them and you feel light on your feet or forceful, as appropriate.
    Exploration: Exploration is (bear with me) similar to Inquistion. While this might bring up negative connotations, it's essentially a much more enjoyable version of Inquisitions systems. Collectibles are fewer, easier to gather and have narrative impact. Fetch quests are fewer and have a higher quality to them, with companions and your AI frequently talking about what you're doing. Unlike Inquisition, the camera zooms in for a more narratively strong approach to minor NPC encounters. You travel over areas rapidly with the Nomad. Overall, the exploration reminded me partly of Inquistion (but improved), and partly of Mass Effect 1 (but what I imagine the developers wished exploration of planets COULD have been in Mass Effect 1, had they the resources). It feels satisfying to explore; there is almost always narrative feedback for doing so and any combat encounters along the way are engaging and fast paced (no bullet-sponge fights ala Inquisition).
    Bugs: 35 hours in and in one area I stopped receiving XP from combat; the only bug that comes to mind.
    Much of the criticism of the game stems from the bandwagon of Bioware hate (beware any review that complains about 'SJW pandering') and the huge expectations that Andromeda had to face as a follow-up to the Mass Effect trilogy (note how much lower user scores are compared to critical scores). Had it been released as a new IP from an obscure RPG studio, it probably would've been hailed as an exciting rough gem. Comparing it to ME2/3 is unfair, given that they were building on established plot and characters. Compared to ME1, it holds up very well. Combat is much better, exploration is much better, the cast of characters is comparably strong and a lot more lively on and off the ship, hub areas have much more life to them, the tone is lighter but still has moments of gravitas, roleplay dialogue is slightly more expansive, the character creator is comparable but arguably slightly better, the main narrative is weaker but still enough that I'm interested in more plot content. Ultimately, is it a fun game? Definitely.    … Expand
  19. LeoEspada
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Hi! Come on up here sit next to me *points to chair* I see you made it past the troll fields, and cynical castles. Good. Let's real talk for a moment.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is a very good Mass Effect game. It is more akin to Mass Effect 1 with its rover exploration but sans the boring hours of just rolling over cliffs and rocks. In fact the rolling open world exploration actually has    Hi! Come on up here sit next to me *points to chair* I see you made it past the troll fields, and cynical castles. Good. Let's real talk for a moment.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is a very good Mass Effect game. It is more akin to Mass Effect 1 with its rover exploration but sans the boring hours of just rolling over cliffs and rocks. In fact the rolling open world exploration actually has purpose and sense, you're job as Pathfinder is to overcome multiple obstacles to deploy an outpost on a planet. Dispose of a band of Kett, activate an atmospheric filter, deploy a station there and before you know it you'll see a living colony appear on this previously alien and barren planet.

    Like Mass Effect 1, there is a constant suspicion this is leading to something bigger but you wouldn't know it in the opening 10 hours. There is minor build up in plot, instead there is heavy exposition and explanations for what the Andromeda Initiative is. Further, there is a ton of new character introductions that slow the pace down. However, Mass Effect 1 was in its day a near perfect game, brilliant in so many aspects especially the middle to end game. So why the Andromeda hate?

    Completely unfounded.

    Yes SOME facial animations are bad (especially Standard FemShep and Director Addison holy moly those are bad). However its not game breaking, watch the scenes and move on. There are also some goofy sequences that seem unpolished and rough but again not game breaking just a little jarring. These are far and few between. And highly overshadowed by Andromeda's much improved combat. Grenades, biotics, bullets, energy beams, everything sizzles and just comes to life in a smooth and visceral way. It is by far the best executed ME combat ever done, which is far more important than a perfect digital smile.

    Art design, solar system layouts, costumes, aliens, are just GORGEOUS to behold. As far as the writing goes, I am not sure where the complaint comes from with this. Its just like every other Mass Effect game, except I like most of the companion AIs and love interacting with them. There are several laugh out loud moments, not tongue in cheek, I mean HARR HARR out loud soda coming out of my nose moments, which is rare for a game.

    Is it perfect? No. Does it feel like an amazing first chapter? Absolutely! If you liked Mass Effect this is a must purchase, and if you love listening to trolls that repeat the same thing the last guy said and rate 0 then don't check this out. However if you have any inkling towards action rpgs, a good sci fi game, superb combat, and gorgeous landscapes/visuals, then don't hesitate to try ME: Andromeda!    … Expand
  20. AceSeptre
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Before I get into my review, I think it's important to recognize the things that Bioware had to overcome to create this game. Creating a new addition to one of the most beloved game franchises of all time is no easy task. How do you placate die hard fans while still creating a game that invites new and more casual players? It was clear from the beginning of my time with Andromeda thatBefore I get into my review, I think it's important to recognize the things that Bioware had to overcome to create this game. Creating a new addition to one of the most beloved game franchises of all time is no easy task. How do you placate die hard fans while still creating a game that invites new and more casual players? It was clear from the beginning of my time with Andromeda that Bioware was attempting to create an amalgamation of gameplay features and mechanics that have been known to work in the past; and I can happily tell you that it comes together well. It was also fairly obvious that Bioware took some pages out of Dragon Age: Inqusition. Both use the same engine, and as we know Inquisition was graphically gorgeous; Andromeda with it's wider range of color palates, effects, and large variance in environment type comes out even more so. The feel of Andromeda in terms of character handling is almost identical Inqusition. Control isn't snappy by any means, but has a flow and a feel that is much more realistic and rewarding that a robotic playable character. Combat for Andromeda is extremely rewarding. The enemy types are not very expansive, however the ways in which combat can occur will vary greatly. It forces the play to be aware of their entire surroundings, not just what is directly in front of them. Numerous times I was focus on a shielded or armored enemy in front of my, just to find that another enemy had managed to sneak his way behind me and was shooting me in the back. Also, the addition of jump jets and climbing/vaulting makes combat much more dimensional and not just for the player. Enemies jump up and down from platforms, constantly changing their positions against you, and the AI does a smart job of making enemy movement feel organic. Of all the things that Andromeda improves on from the original trilogy, the combat is the biggest. Bioware has also done a great job of making Andromeda a deeper RPG experience than the original trilogy. Players are no longer locked into a specific set of skills, abilities, and weapons based on class type. The possibilities for different character build types are massively expansive, and the wide range of weapons, armor, and modifications allows the player to tailor their character to an even greater level of specificity. To this effect, Bioware does some really smart things with how armor, modifications, and attachments can effect gameplay. For example, a pistol barrel attachment that increases weapon damage, but also decreases the clip size for the weapon, or an armor mod that increases shield capacity by 50% but lowers overall health by 50%. This type of stat modification really forces that player to make smart decisions on how they develop their character, and makes the choice of equipment a deeper endeavor than just what looks cool or does the most damage.

    As a Mass Effect game, story is extremely important. I think it's important to recognize that Bioware was in a tough position when trying to create a story for Andromeda. To remain canonical, Andromeda had to let go of a lot of details from the original trilogy, which can be frustrating for die hard Mass Effect fans. Also, creating a protagonist threat on the scale of the Reapers in which the player arrives in a new galaxy that is unaware of the players existence is a tough thing to pull off. Overall, the story for Andromeda falls short of the original trilogy. It's not a bad story by any means, but it's hard to avoid the comparison between the level of writing between the original trilogy and that of Andromeda. I for one am hope that the series will continue and Bioware will have a chance to appeal more to die hard fans with a story more on par with the original trilogy, and possible even with a bit of canonical overlap.

    Outside of the the story, the only other complaint is the quality of the animations. As most of you reading this are probably aware, Andromeda has some serious problems with character animations. The root cause of this is hard to determine, however it's obvious that Bioware made some major slip ups in regards to facial animations. I should clarify that for the most part the animations are on point. Not perfect by any means, but most of the time are perfectly acceptable for a large budget AAA game. I have also noticed that the facial animations seems to get better as the game goes along with only a few strange hiccups later in the game, however none of this effects gameplay in any way.

    In my opinion, Andromeda makes a great addition to the Mass Effect franchise. With a few fixes of some minor issues, the game could garner an even greater response. It's a must play for any Mass Effect fan, or any sci-fi RPG fan in general. Bioware has demonstrated their ability to create amazing worlds that players continue to crave. I look forward to more from Mass Effect in the future and hope that this is not the last offering from the series for years to come.    … Expand
  21. rafaeljpc
    May 16, 2017
    9
    I loved this game.... After 88 hours of a wonderful experience I'm satisfied by what this game showed me. At the beginning the game has a slow pace, but it was predictable as almost every new universe of an RPG game. It had lots little bugs that (most of them in animation, which was fixed later).
  22. squeaky369
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Love the game. Finished with 63 hours and 96% completion. A couple quests bugged out, but nothing game breaking. I do feel sorry for people who did have issues with bugs (based on reviews and bug reports, I feel lucky. Then I look at the thousands of people that had no issues, and brush it off), and that couldn't get over the facial animations. If all the people talking crap about the gameLove the game. Finished with 63 hours and 96% completion. A couple quests bugged out, but nothing game breaking. I do feel sorry for people who did have issues with bugs (based on reviews and bug reports, I feel lucky. Then I look at the thousands of people that had no issues, and brush it off), and that couldn't get over the facial animations. If all the people talking crap about the game (since they are obviously amazing at graphic design and animations because they have pretty strong opinions) got together they could probably put a good game together. But I digress, it's a good game, it feels like an open world version of the original trilogy. A few too many "fetch" quests, felt like everyone I talked to needed help with something. But overall, a great game, good story that was engaging and borderline addictive. If you like Mass Effect, you'll like this game.… Expand
  23. KiLLzoNe534
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    I found the initial problem for a lot of users is that the first dozen hours are slow as you set yourself up and learn the optimal controls/ tactics/ lore

    But when you've invested time you get left with a beautifully slick product that is as much a work of art as it is a game. The combat - which previously seemed slow and boring - is AMAZING. Eventually, when you''re a high enough level    I found the initial problem for a lot of users is that the first dozen hours are slow as you set yourself up and learn the optimal controls/ tactics/ lore

    But when you've invested time you get left with a beautifully slick product that is as much a work of art as it is a game. The combat - which previously seemed slow and boring - is AMAZING. Eventually, when you''re a high enough level you can create multiple combat profiles you can swap between depending on which enemies you face - affecting your abilities, powers, ideal weapon choice etc. The movement in this game - initially sluggish - when you master your sprint, jump jet and dash enables you to whip in and out of enemies and to go to scans/loot. Even the NOMAD presenting problems as you learns its capacity and buy its upgrades.

    The beauty of this game is it is a RPG and you're in a new galaxy with no idea what's going on - sounds pretty similar to your current position as a gamer. This actually helped me engage in the game as i wanted to delve into the THOUGHT-PROVOKING storyline/ themes (spoiler - they are amazing and the ideas the story presents might very well soon be real-world issues: automated workforce/ AI?!. I found once i slowed down my gameplay - took time to explore the the various dialogue choices all around our starting position and even reading the codices! When you've got your research, development, leveling, scanning, combat, inventory, looting, dialogue and movement sorted the game is beautiful: it just takes time to get this(and your ship) set up.

    I think the reason this game is getting poor reviews is due to a 'fast food' culture we see ourselves in: Max enjoyment in minimal time. But if you take time to appreciate the game and story and learn the mechanics you're left with the most incredible game I've ever played.

    This game has so much complexity and depth - delivered so well that it's a massive disappointment seeing bad reviews for a AAA game. Opinion: i'm worried this might lead developers away from creating games with such complexity and depth until you are left with dumbed down console ports.    … Expand
  24. BossZW
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Ok, so imagine you had to write a sequel to the Lord of the rings and imagine you had potential as an author. You could write what you want, throw in the best of your ideas but what are the odds the crowd out there would be deceived anyway? It's kind of the same with Mass Effect Andromeda... I tried to detach from the orignal trilogy before jumping in and so far, I'm enjoying the game aOk, so imagine you had to write a sequel to the Lord of the rings and imagine you had potential as an author. You could write what you want, throw in the best of your ideas but what are the odds the crowd out there would be deceived anyway? It's kind of the same with Mass Effect Andromeda... I tried to detach from the orignal trilogy before jumping in and so far, I'm enjoying the game a lot. Maybe so patches came since the launch but I don't get so far why people are pissed off by the animations, nor by the story. I love the combat, the characters, the A.I., the ship. Everything is there to get me hooked and to make me want to go on and discover the new worlds lying out there.

    So far, the PC version I'm playing is greatly optimized and I'm running it without hiccups with a gtx 960 and i7 4770. Sure I'm not playing at highest settings but I never cared about it. It's better looking than console counterparts anyway. If you have a gtx 1060 or more, you're in for the full show, the way Bioware wants you to experience their game.

    If you like sci-fi, if you loved Mass Effect and if you're a tad open minded, go ahead and buy this gem. Sure it's a little rough around the edges and there are some distracting bugs but nothing to stop you from enjoying a great sci-fi rpg with a good cast and some sweet ideas. And please... don't listen to the haters out there. Yes, I believe that a new franchise without the Mass Effect label would have helped the game getting more praise, but in the end, the Mass Effect universe merit that you dwelve into it once more and even if some parts are clumsy or not fitting the universe 100%, they really tried to get the serie in another direction and in my book, their work mean a lot and merit to be appreciated, played and enjoyed.    … Expand
  25. barbouse
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    I purchased the game on sale back in Jan 2018 and I am pleased I did.

    I had fun with the first 3 instalment of Mass Effect and in truth, can't remember which one I preferred and why but in my opinion, it's still as much fun today with mass effect Andromeda. I have sunk tons of hours and now level 46 and soon ready to complete the latest main mission. I'll complete the game for sure    I purchased the game on sale back in Jan 2018 and I am pleased I did.

    I had fun with the first 3 instalment of Mass Effect and in truth, can't remember which one I preferred and why but in my opinion, it's still as much fun today with mass effect Andromeda.

    I have sunk tons of hours and now level 46 and soon ready to complete the latest main mission. I'll complete the game for sure but thought I had enough to write a review and believe it deserves it.

    What I liked is that:
    - it's big and somehow the main story, side missions and fighting keeps me interested all along
    - love the jetpack & various options to dispatch of the enemies, for me it does not get repetitive.
    - lots of choices at various mission with outcome you care and still enjoying the romance options
    - lots ( one could say almost too much ) dialogue & voice over ( though I should mention I went for the French version as I am bilingual) -> I don't listen to it all but I still enjoyed
    - graphic & science fiction setting are as good as ever.

    I decided to purchase it on the PS4 as I was afraid my computer would not run it well and I had to adjust the TV resolution to 720dp and enable the zoom to make it comfortable to read and it's too bad they did not release a patch to allow to increase the font size but after a while I got used to it and it did not bother me as much. ( just zoomed in on occasion)

    You could obviously expect more polish but considering the negative reviews, I was expecting a lot worse and was surprised to have so much fun. The glitch and weird animation that pops up just made me smile instead of Grinch -> no game breaking bug so far.

    All in all, I say give it a chance on sale if you enjoyed the genre or previous mass effect games.    … Expand
  26. eveningstargaze
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    I'm having a ton of fun so far and really that's all I can ask for. I'm going with a 9/10 because there are some issues with the game but I think it'll all be patched quickly.
  27. themars2011
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I played through this game 5 or-so times and always discovered new things. The gameplay is great and a lot of fun and I also liked the story and would've loved to buy the DLC that were originally planned. What a bummer they never got to see the light of day.
  28. Feby
    May 16, 2017
    9
    This is the first game that i've played in the franchise and i loved it.
    The game choices impact the end-game, as a game should be, though the guessing, that what if you do the right or wrong thing is a problem, but hey.. this is life.
    The game took hours and hours over 30 i think, to complete all of it including the side missions, it's really big, worth the cash. You have driving,    This is the first game that i've played in the franchise and i loved it.
    The game choices impact the end-game, as a game should be, though the guessing, that what if you do the right or wrong thing is a problem, but hey.. this is life.

    The game took hours and hours over 30 i think, to complete all of it including the side missions, it's really big, worth the cash.

    You have driving, a shooter game, puzzles ( loved them, it's something different ) and different worlds to explore. The open world game is very nice, graphics are very good, here and there a few bugs, but, i haven't seen a game that doesn't have such things, and let's be real, the game is massive, there are bound to be errors along the way.

    Now the bad... a few bugs here and there, still frustrating, though, missing the crouch function while in battle ( the character crouches when near an object ), and crafting system is not what i've hoped for, also, once established the bases don't offer any upgrades, just side missions, or just completing the main goal....    … Expand
  29. Dakinzo
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    All the review here are from people that played the Trial. To be honest the trial was a mess, i was really worried with what i was seeing.
    When you get in the actual game: start your questing, discovering the REAL (not like the Trial) first planet, learning game mechanics this game get really good. I've never felt that immersed in a game before.
    Yeah the character animation ( in    All the review here are from people that played the Trial. To be honest the trial was a mess, i was really worried with what i was seeing.
    When you get in the actual game: start your questing, discovering the REAL (not like the Trial) first planet, learning game mechanics this game get really good. I've never felt that immersed in a game before.

    Yeah the character animation ( in cutscene or dialogue) are not the best, the UI cant be frustrating somethime but all in all this game is amazing.

    Its a shame to see how Trial players are bashing on this game without actually trying it.    … Expand
  30. SX5
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    I've enjoyed my first 8 hours despite a few things here and there that detracted from the experience.

    Many of the user reviewers here have made good points, but giving this game a 0 or a 1 is a bit ridiculous.
  31. SVS
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    Вполне приличная игра. Реально не понимаю, из-за чего на нее так все ополчились. Уж в сравнении с DA2 и МЕ3 она очень хороша, да и в целом - неплохой, очень неплохой римейк первого МЕ. Думаю, "Андромеда" просто попала под раздачу. Могу понять людей, которые злятся на "Биовар", но лично я предпочитаю оценивать игру по собственному опыту.Вполне приличная игра. Реально не понимаю, из-за чего на нее так все ополчились. Уж в сравнении с DA2 и МЕ3 она очень хороша, да и в целом - неплохой, очень неплохой римейк первого МЕ. Думаю, "Андромеда" просто попала под раздачу. Могу понять людей, которые злятся на "Биовар", но лично я предпочитаю оценивать игру по собственному опыту.
  32. fubarczar
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    Other than wanting to constantly shove Liam out an airlock and float the !%@#$, I really enjoyed the game. The game should easily have a Metascore of 90. People like to compare this to DA Inquisition, which had a Meta of 85 (PC) and that's fine, but it is even better than DA:I.

    Good - lots of content - Awesome flexible, mix-&-match power picking - Story was tighter and in a way    Other than wanting to constantly shove Liam out an airlock and float the !%@#$, I really enjoyed the game. The game should easily have a Metascore of 90. People like to compare this to DA Inquisition, which had a Meta of 85 (PC) and that's fine, but it is even better than DA:I.

    Good
    - lots of content
    - Awesome flexible, mix-&-match power picking
    - Story was tighter and in a way better than ME 3 and probably ME2 too. No lame giant Human Reaper made out of people, or stupid ME3 ending.
    - The motivations of the various factions was way more compelling than ME3
    - Great fast-paced multiplayer
    - good ending / lead-in for a sequel

    Bad
    - Liam
    - They replaced warp with pull on human adept in MP??? Should have been push or lance
    - Probe / Minning exploration from space, ugh!    … Expand
  33. jayhawx86
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    Not as bad as people are saying it is. A lot EA bashing going on here. A lot of people who obviously haven't even played the game posting negative reviews.
  34. bilferty
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    I'm in Awe, first from all the negative feedback, second from how good the game is. Its totally not like DA:I, which I couldn't get out of the hinterlands with. I'm still on EOS and I am interested in everything that is going on. I love exploring, finding caves, resources, and beautiful vistas. The animations are crap, yes, but I don't care. They weren't any better (in my memory) or what'sI'm in Awe, first from all the negative feedback, second from how good the game is. Its totally not like DA:I, which I couldn't get out of the hinterlands with. I'm still on EOS and I am interested in everything that is going on. I love exploring, finding caves, resources, and beautiful vistas. The animations are crap, yes, but I don't care. They weren't any better (in my memory) or what's stood out in previous ME games. I can see myself playing this game for a long time. I love talking to people, exploring, setting up outposts, it feels like you are accomplishing something this time as opposed to just barely holding back the reapers for another week before they ultimately almost wipe out all civilization. Then there is the combat, oh boy! It is so fun! People giving the game bad reviews always say that the combat is good, so it at least deserves a 6-7 for that. The story is great so far too! Ah I'm in love, maybe It'll wear off but right now its great, don't listen to the hate. Read intelligent reviews and make your own choice based off of what is important to YOU..… Expand
  35. MNCCritic
    May 6, 2017
    9
    An outstanding production that attempted to integrate the best practices and features of all of the previous Bioware titles. Are there problems? Sure. Would I have designed elements differently? Sure. Is it better than the previous Mass Effect tiles? Without doubt.

    Improvements? Combat, planetary exploration and the ATV (Nomad), sheer scale of the game, and a good post victory    An outstanding production that attempted to integrate the best practices and features of all of the previous Bioware titles. Are there problems? Sure. Would I have designed elements differently? Sure. Is it better than the previous Mass Effect tiles? Without doubt.

    Improvements? Combat, planetary exploration and the ATV (Nomad), sheer scale of the game, and a good post victory wind-down.
    Notable? In contrast with what others have claimed, it has great storytelling and characters.
    Problems? A little too much map reuse (DA2), a little too gamey (nonsensical jumping puzzles a la Donkey Kong), stability issues.
    Things to consider? They changed the underlying engine ... a massive and necessary undertaking that critics should remember.    … Expand
  36. Sekhyt
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    This is the first Mass Effect game that I've played and it really seduced me with its world / climate / characters and the plot itself. Apart from that the rpg - system and the fights are also really amazing, I spent 40 hours straight playing this game and this happens for me really rarely recently.

    I also must say that anyone who rates this game below 5 is a pure troll and his/her    This is the first Mass Effect game that I've played and it really seduced me with its world / climate / characters and the plot itself. Apart from that the rpg - system and the fights are also really amazing, I spent 40 hours straight playing this game and this happens for me really rarely recently.

    I also must say that anyone who rates this game below 5 is a pure troll and his/her score is not viable in any way. The developers put SO MUCH effort into creating this world/ all those characters etc, there is so much to do in this game , I can understand that someone may not like it, but this game offers so much that it's not possible to mark it below 5 unless you are totally unfair

    However to be fair I must say there are several small bugs (like enemies disappearing after loading a save) and some of the actions are really repetitive or could be done much better, but I undestand that this would take probably twice as much development, but some of the potential is wasted for sure.    … Expand
  37. residentvl
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    i am absolutely loving this game, its so addictive and enjoyable and screw all the criticism, it has its flaws but those can be patched. I like this game more than mass effect 1 and if you include the bad ending of mass effect 3 and the awful citadel dlc then more than mass effect 3 even. runs insanely well on my pc with only minor issues and ones i can actually avoid. this is a fantastic game.
  38. Gorula
    Apr 24, 2017
    9
    Bioware has no excuse for releasing the game in state like that, and i'm sure that they knew all the problems the game had at that moment.
    Anyway, if you go beyond those visual/aesthetic problems, the game is marvelous. A bold attempt of an open world modern RPG. buck per buck is one of the best triple A game you will find, not only among the genre.
    Finally, after so many failed attempts    Bioware has no excuse for releasing the game in state like that, and i'm sure that they knew all the problems the game had at that moment.
    Anyway, if you go beyond those visual/aesthetic problems, the game is marvelous. A bold attempt of an open world modern RPG. buck per buck is one of the best triple A game you will find, not only among the genre.
    Finally, after so many failed attempts from Bioware, i had the feeling of real exploring. If you are looking for the feeling of space adventure, this is it.    … Expand
  39. zeroex_15
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Having spent over 70 hours on my first playthrough I can say without a doubt this is the best mass effect game so far. The characters are interesting and engaging. The storyline is constantly evolving and intriguing.

    People in general are sheep and gamers are no exception. They follow the same group think and everything is dumbed down to lowest common denominator. That's why you see    Having spent over 70 hours on my first playthrough I can say without a doubt this is the best mass effect game so far. The characters are interesting and engaging. The storyline is constantly evolving and intriguing.

    People in general are sheep and gamers are no exception. They follow the same group think and everything is dumbed down to lowest common denominator. That's why you see reviews giving this game ridiculously low scores. Taking a step back its easy to see how good this game is and I can't wait for the next in the series.    … Expand
  40. Kingdoom
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Opinión con 54h de juego y historia principal completada

    Gran continuación de la saga Mass Effect. Retoma esa vertiente de descubrimiento y enfrentarte a lo nuevo que tenia ME1, sin dejar de lado una historia épica. El juego va cargado de información, con muchas conversaciones y de nuevo un enorme códice, que es perfecto para introducirse más en el lore si quieres. Graficamente es    Opinión con 54h de juego y historia principal completada

    Gran continuación de la saga Mass Effect. Retoma esa vertiente de descubrimiento y enfrentarte a lo nuevo que tenia ME1, sin dejar de lado una historia épica. El juego va cargado de información, con muchas conversaciones y de nuevo un enorme códice, que es perfecto para introducirse más en el lore si quieres. Graficamente es impresionante a niveles generales salvo por las caras de los personajes más secudarios, que estan poco cuidadas.
    En cuanto a misión, la historia principal me encantó y las secundaria con trama tambien, pero hay algunas misiones de "recadero" como suele pasar en este tipo de juegos que pueden hacerse más pesadas. Técnicamente no son misiones secundarias, pues se agrupan en el apartado "tareas" y son eso, tareas de poca relevancia y poca recompensa, yo simplemente pase de ellas y me centre en las verdaderas secundarias, algunas con tramas muy interesantes, similares a lo que se puede ver en Witcher 3, pero sin llegar a ese nivel.
    En cuanto al tema de bugs, en unas 50h de juego solo he tenido uno: durante una conversación el personaje con el que hablaba se marchó y continué hablando con la "nada".
    En tema de rendimiento, lo he jugado en un PC con i7 6600K, 16GB RAM y Nvidia 1070 a resolución 2k a 60fps en ultra sin caidas, pero no podría decir como estar optimizado para un con un par de años de antigüedad.

    Lo mejor
    -Historia y ambientación: Puro Mass Effect
    -Gran cantidad de conversaciones, pads de datos y entradas del codice por si quieres profundizar en el lore
    -Secundarios memorables
    -Graficos impresionantes (salvo en aspectos puntuales)
    -Sistema de combate agil, interesante y personalizable

    Lo peor
    -Las caras de los personajes menos relevantes desentonan demasiado, parecen sacadas de un juego de hace 10 años
    -Las Tareas simplemente sirven para alargar el juego artificialmente y son poco gratificantes: Podrían haberse suprimido y dejar simplemente las misiones principales, las de lealtad y las secundarias
    -La animación de viaje entre planetas es demasiado lenta    … Expand
  41. licorice
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    it's got its problems but I really enjoy it, and apparently that's not enough for this so here we go.

    I don't see major issues with the facial animations, i think they're fine personally, the combat is fun, characters are pretty hilarious (especially Peebee and Vetra) and all round I'm having some pretty good fun with it.
  42. tomasfran
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I love the game, i like graphics, ost, i find it very funny and deep, dialogues are fine, animations are not the best but doesnt make it unplayable, i find this better than expected after read reviews
  43. SmartClock
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    This game should be considered as a new and hotel game in the universe of Mass Effect. If you expected the same epic from this game as from the trilogy, then everything is tolerable here. The game gives respect to ME1, it is very noticeable. As the beginning of a new trilogy, it's not bad, but do not expect too much from the game to not be disappointed.
  44. bfg77
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    The animations aren't the greatest but it's not like ME1, 2 and 3 had amazing animations. The story hooks you in and the combat makes you want to play more, overall a good game with a few small short comings for an RPG.

    Graphics are good, crafting and customization of skills is good, combat is insanely fun, exploration is rewarding and the story is good enough to make you want to know    The animations aren't the greatest but it's not like ME1, 2 and 3 had amazing animations. The story hooks you in and the combat makes you want to play more, overall a good game with a few small short comings for an RPG.

    Graphics are good, crafting and customization of skills is good, combat is insanely fun, exploration is rewarding and the story is good enough to make you want to know more.

    If you are a Mass Effect fan, you likely won't be disappointed other than the face animations.

    9/10 for me.    … Expand
  45. VeryCoolGuy
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Extremely fun. Lots to explore. Sexy alien babes. Great gameplay. Hindered by wonky animations, lipsyncing, and occasional graphical issues. Overall solid as hell.
  46. chomicze
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    GOOD:
    -extremely good combat, might be the best in TPP to date
    -great variety of skills to use -lots of weapons that behave differently -good characters VO -the is no location that overstays it's welcome -good and mysterious story -beautiful graphics and lighting BAD: -human facial animations, they are mostly mediocre with a pinch of mess (hence the gifs) -not very intuitive UI    GOOD:
    -extremely good combat, might be the best in TPP to date
    -great variety of skills to use
    -lots of weapons that behave differently
    -good characters VO
    -the is no location that overstays it's welcome
    -good and mysterious story
    -beautiful graphics and lighting

    BAD:
    -human facial animations, they are mostly mediocre with a pinch of mess (hence the gifs)
    -not very intuitive UI (equipment etc.)
    -lack of quick save (it's going to be patched though)    … Expand
  47. Bugraduk
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Не понимаю, почему так ругают. Может потому, что не сильно отличается от третьей части как хотелось бы. Картинка хорошая, анимация лиц да, хромает, Вселенная интересная. В отличие от прошлых частей что-то упростили, что-то местами неудобно.
    Сетевая часть бодрая.
    Есть некоторые технические проблемы, но исправятся патчами. Не занудствуйте,!    Не понимаю, почему так ругают. Может потому, что не сильно отличается от третьей части как хотелось бы. Картинка хорошая, анимация лиц да, хромает, Вселенная интересная. В отличие от прошлых частей что-то упростили, что-то местами неудобно.
    Сетевая часть бодрая.
    Есть некоторые технические проблемы, но исправятся патчами.
    Не занудствуйте,!
  48. jaytea2789
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    Not perfect, but nowhere near as flawed as people make it out to be. I played the trial through Origin Access and pre-ordered the game afterwards. Since the official release, I've put another 10 hours into the game. It's fun, the worlds are stunning, I enjoy the combat, the "normal" difficult isn't too easy nor too hard, multiplayer can be addictive. I expect to log 300 hours into thisNot perfect, but nowhere near as flawed as people make it out to be. I played the trial through Origin Access and pre-ordered the game afterwards. Since the official release, I've put another 10 hours into the game. It's fun, the worlds are stunning, I enjoy the combat, the "normal" difficult isn't too easy nor too hard, multiplayer can be addictive. I expect to log 300 hours into this game thanks to the amount of stuff the do and the fun factor of multiplayer. I like the story and the premise(sci-fi geek here), I even chuckle sometimes over the sarcastic dialogue options I'm given. The exploration is also pretty fun, and I really like the crafting system, it doesn't just hand you new weapons, you need to find the stuff to make them. Honestly, if proof of purchase were required to post reviews, I'd bet my life(literally, my life) that the user score wouldn't be anywhere near as low.

    Now to clear up some of the blatant lies and exaggerations. The animations and dialogue aren't anywhere near as bad as some people want you to believe. It's not perfect, but I've seen worse get a pass, and the issues that there are really aren't all that common. I've purposefully watched the lips every time there's dialogue to see how it matches up, it's pretty accurate most of the time. Some of the voice actors could be better, but seeing how many voice actors there are, getting top notch actors for all of them would have been way too costly, and gamers are too spoiled to pay more than $60 for a game regardless of the cost to make it. There aren't "thousands of bugs", plus, no game is free of bugs, not a single one. It's also not locked at 30 FPS like I've seen people say. The optimization isn't bad either, most people just don't have a clue how rendering works or why some games are more demanding than others. The Nvidia game ready driver actually increased performance quite a bit. And yes, you CAN create a custom character that is very light skinned, I guess some people just haven't figured out that you have to select a white preset first, THEN go to customize. Also, there is no "SJW propaganda", if you think there is, it's all in your head. Including multiple races and cultures isn't being "politically correct", it's being factually correct. Black people are real! I promise! So are women, so are Asians, so are girls that like to keep their hair short. The inclusion of diversity isn't pandering, it's realistic...unless of course you think only white people should go to space...though I do wish there were long haired options for the men too(because how else would I recreate one of the guys from Immortal?)

    Closing statement: It's trendy to hate this game and exaggerate the flaws, people don't think for themselves anymore and just jump on bandwagons, it's sad, really. Some of these reviews are clearly from people who haven't even touched the game, and I've seen some that are just copy and pasted from another review for the sake of adding another bad score. Certain groups of people want this game to fail, so they are doing whatever they can to sabotage it. Which is unfortunate for the people who actually DO enjoy the game. You're not hurting Bioware, you're not hurting EA, you're hurting your fellow gamers. You're putting the idea that it's the worst game ever in people's heads who would actually enjoy it, guess who suffers for that? Those of us who enjoy it, and want the multiplayer the grow and be able to do the missions with other people instead of sending NPCs out on them. Good job. Funny thing is...you're doing the same exact thing the "SJWs" you claim to hate do when they're upset about something, hell, you're even using some of their own tactics.    … Expand
  49. Snixx37
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Please, don't listen to the 1-5 reviews. So far for me this game is a solid 9. I played Mass Effect 1-2-3 countless times. There is a reason why the game has been called Andromeda. FIRST, DON'T COMPARE IT TO HIS PREDECESSORS.

    Try playing with the approach that this is a total new game, a total new story. After travelliing over 600 hundred years, in the hope of a new paradise to    Please, don't listen to the 1-5 reviews. So far for me this game is a solid 9. I played Mass Effect 1-2-3 countless times. There is a reason why the game has been called Andromeda. FIRST, DON'T COMPARE IT TO HIS PREDECESSORS.

    Try playing with the approach that this is a total new game, a total new story. After travelliing over 600 hundred years, in the hope of a new paradise to colonise, everything goes wrong. You then take the command of the pathfinder, and must find a plan b to save the whole colony from certain death.

    There it goes. It is now about exploration, scavenging and survival. Breath-taking graphics, gameplay and animations. YES, animations. At least in 2560x1600 resolution, ultra settings and constant 60 fps. 1080ti owner here. I don't blame the people who are getting glitches in every corner of the game, but don't expect fixes in the first two days if you are running this game on a **** pc/console/video card.

    The dialogues are simple, yet precise and effective. The music perfectly fit in every situations, while the voice acting is pretty solid. A whole new set of characters, that if you take time to interact and know them intimately will start growing in you. Combat is flawless, nothing to say about it. and LOL about the critics about the jet-pack, this is a sci-fiction game, it add so much to it !

    So if your all about endless exploration and side quests, scavenging new discoveries and gorgeous places, get this game. You are the enemy in this new galaxy, even if you came in peace. Only the stronger will survive.

    O and even for those who are actually waiting to buy this game in sale, I would advise not to. Donald trump will soon start a third world war and there will be no one left to play this jewel. Just my two cents.    … Expand
  50. Alice_of_Londor
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    As a fan of Mass Effect since the first game I have to say that this game is very different from the previous entries in the series, that being said it is a fantastic game. Does it have flaws? Yes, but so did the original trilogy. Here are some of the games good points:

    - The game has extremely fun combat and exploration is done really well. - As far as the animations go They are about    As a fan of Mass Effect since the first game I have to say that this game is very different from the previous entries in the series, that being said it is a fantastic game. Does it have flaws? Yes, but so did the original trilogy. Here are some of the games good points:

    - The game has extremely fun combat and exploration is done really well.
    - As far as the animations go They are about as good as I would expect from a Mass Effect game, as none of the games have been cutting edge in the animation or graphics department.
    - The story is good so far though I'm only eight hours in at the time of writing, and I haven't experienced any sjw politics that a lot of people are complaining about in those eight hours so suffice to say that they aren't prevalent in the game.
    - The leveling is about the same as ME3 but with ever skill tree open to you

    All in all the game isn't on the same level as the original trilogy, but rarely are these type of games. It seems to suffer from typical day 1 issues combined with BioWare's meh faces, and if you're looking for the shiniest most polished game then this is not the game for you. If you looking for a return to old school ME then this probably isn't for you. But, if you're looking for a fun game that you can explore and enjoy then this is a game worth getting.    … Expand
  51. ZheRooH
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Love the game! Gameplay is fun. The addition of the jetpack makes the gameplay more engaging. I'm 15 hours in and can't wait to play more. There's little details in conversation that pop up that make me happy. I'm playing with Sara Ryder and she's great.
    Don't listen to all these negative reviews, I think most of these people haven't even played the game. There are a few odd looking    Love the game! Gameplay is fun. The addition of the jetpack makes the gameplay more engaging. I'm 15 hours in and can't wait to play more. There's little details in conversation that pop up that make me happy. I'm playing with Sara Ryder and she's great.
    Don't listen to all these negative reviews, I think most of these people haven't even played the game. There are a few odd looking animations but that doesn't make the game the worst ever. Seriously just play it, it's awesome and I can't wait to delve in further.    … Expand
  52. Juskevich
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Great game! Exploration, story, combat and voice acting are all top notch. If you loved OT, you'll probably love this one. With better polishing and better animations, it would be 10.
  53. cz
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I've seen the issues in the beta preview and I agree, it still needs some work. Then again, you play this game for the story, the artwork and for the world you've spent hours in the past 3 games. At least, I do.
    Come on, all the issues that were mentioned can be easily fixed in an update. Don't kill the game before it is officially released.
    I think it's a great game so far and can;t    I've seen the issues in the beta preview and I agree, it still needs some work. Then again, you play this game for the story, the artwork and for the world you've spent hours in the past 3 games. At least, I do.
    Come on, all the issues that were mentioned can be easily fixed in an update. Don't kill the game before it is officially released.
    I think it's a great game so far and can;t wait to play it in full tomorrow.    … Expand
  54. Kaizien
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    This game, while it has its flaws at launch (animation), is amazing. Honestly, following in ME1-3's shoes is an overly difficult task, but Bioware succeeded in delivering a f***ing beautiful game with a great story line and a semi-open world environment in which you can do things that you only could have dreamed of in ME1-3.
  55. SkrankHazard
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Loved the trilogy. Love this. 20 hrs in and it just gets better. PC version runs well. Remember it's unlocked framerate not 30 fps.. Story is fun and the animation stuff is totally blown out of proportion. It seems that it's this years COD for everyone to hate, scared to praise because they're worried not to follow the crowd. Sad. It's a game.. people need to grow up. I love it and manyLoved the trilogy. Love this. 20 hrs in and it just gets better. PC version runs well. Remember it's unlocked framerate not 30 fps.. Story is fun and the animation stuff is totally blown out of proportion. It seems that it's this years COD for everyone to hate, scared to praise because they're worried not to follow the crowd. Sad. It's a game.. people need to grow up. I love it and many others do too. Don't feel like you have to agree with the haters to be cool.. Just reading the negatives you can see these idiots are just recycling stuff they've read elsewhere. Can't think for themselves. Scared to disagree because they have to so desperately fit in. The amount of time and skill that goes into this kind of thing with this scope is unreal. There's always going to be bugs like every game released but there's a real witch hunt here. Buy this game, it's better than 90% of the high rated junk out there.. Horizon zero..really..… Expand
  56. nelite
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Starts slow, then gets progressively better. Even the secondary quests.

    Exploration is good, combat is way better though, lots of choices in how to spec your character. They removed most of companion control in combat because I guess most didn't bother enough, you can still trigger combos by telling them to attack a specific target at the right moment. Can still choose how to specialize    Starts slow, then gets progressively better. Even the secondary quests.

    Exploration is good, combat is way better though, lots of choices in how to spec your character. They removed most of companion control in combat because I guess most didn't bother enough, you can still trigger combos by telling them to attack a specific target at the right moment. Can still choose how to specialize them.

    Worlds are awesome but I must say, the bits showed in the trial are not the best representation of them (you are VERY limited there, so if that's your worry I can tell you the trial doesn't do it justice).
    For some reason most of the problems with animations and facial expressions are condensed in the first 10-15 hrs of the game, then they become a rarity.

    Graphic is top notch.

    Can't fully judge the story yet, but 34 hours in I would give it a 7.5.

    Multiplayer is good fun, spent a ton of time on the mass effect 3 multi and this is very similar so I imagine I'll play this a lot too.    … Expand
  57. ROLANd1405
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    It is pretty easy, you can believe the circle jerk, or you can actually play the game.

    It is not without flaws, no doupt about that, but overall it is a very good game that might surprise you if you give it a go. It starts slow, maybe to slow (Well if you love RPGs you will not be bothered by that much.) but after you leave for the first time with the Tempest it gains momentum pretty    It is pretty easy, you can believe the circle jerk, or you can actually play the game.

    It is not without flaws, no doupt about that, but overall it is a very good game that might surprise you if you give it a go.
    It starts slow, maybe to slow (Well if you love RPGs you will not be bothered by that much.) but after you leave for the first time with the Tempest it gains momentum pretty fast but only if you want that, you also can spend countless hours with exploring.
    It is huge and beautiful, with countless options.
    If you liked ME1, you will probably love this game. If you new to the universe go in it without bias, even if this ridiculous 0 points reviews makes that hard for some. Zero and one points reviews are simply ridiculous if it comes to this game, have no doupt about that. I respect people who give 4, 5 or 6 points because the game is not as they wanted or expected it to be, but 0 or 1 points clearly show that there is a bias that leads to such a score in the first place.    … Expand
  58. TheIrishJihad
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    With all the negativity surrounding this game i decided to do a review of my own. So here it goes.

    First off I'll start by saying I was a huge fan of the original Mass Effect series. But coming into this game I recommend you don't expect more of the same or you might be disappointed. Mass Effect Andromeda is a new start for the series and in my opinion its a great start at that    With all the negativity surrounding this game i decided to do a review of my own. So here it goes.

    First off I'll start by saying I was a huge fan of the original Mass Effect series. But coming into this game I recommend you don't expect more of the same or you might be disappointed.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is a new start for the series and in my opinion its a great start at that despite some bugs which I'm sure Bioware will patch soon.

    In typical Bioware fashion the characters are what makes this game great. Despite the at times wonky facial animations the characters are very well done. Conversations and interactions are deep and engrossing. My first talk with Suvi was particularly impressive. Bioware once again has outdone themselves with character development. And despite overwhelming disappointment in the graphics by many reviewers I find the game beautiful in 1080 and 4K.

    Exploration is expanded greatly. The planets are huge and have much to do. Quests vary from mundane to exciting. The sheer size of the maps can be overwhelming at first but over time became much more manageable. The advancement of colonies is particularly interesting and your control over their direction adds a level of involvement unseen in previous ME games.

    Combat really shines. Tight and intense firefights left me wanting more as combat can be scarce at times but overall very satisfying.

    The inventory system takes some getting used to but its not a major problem.

    Overall Mass Effect Andromeda is a step in the right direction after the completion of Shepards storyline. The story is epic and engrossing. Minor graphical issues aside the game is beautiful and the worlds deep and meticulously developed. Gameplay itself is a major upgrade over previous installments and really shines.

    In closing don't feed into all the negativity. If you are a fan of scifi amd Mass Effect I strongly suggest trying the game and making your own decision. Many of the criticisms of the game are picky and overblown in my opinion. Mass Effect Andromeda wpuld receive a perfect score from me if it wasnt for some bugs that crop up from time to time. But overall a great game and well worth the 60 bucks. Another great job by Bioware.    … Expand
  59. Just_Blacky
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    Hater hating, gamers playing. Everyone hate this game because they don't like facial animations, but gameplay is very good and evolution ME formula. Its Mass Effect, but new and everything makes better. And nostalgic go **** off, ME3 is not so much good game. I remember on release everyone hate it, now its same witch Andromeda, lets see what happens in few years.
  60. JonnyPotter20
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    I want to begin this by saying everyone giving this game a 0 are way, way out of line. This game, while not perfect and flawed in many ways, is still a Mass Effect game at heart and a damn good one at that. Currently I have not finished the game and am nowhere close and that is because I have already become so immersed in the world of Andromeda that I have literally done almost everyI want to begin this by saying everyone giving this game a 0 are way, way out of line. This game, while not perfect and flawed in many ways, is still a Mass Effect game at heart and a damn good one at that. Currently I have not finished the game and am nowhere close and that is because I have already become so immersed in the world of Andromeda that I have literally done almost every single side quest i have run across. This game meets every single criteria you would expect from a Mass Effect game, great characters, compelling story and political turmoil, challenging decisions and in addition to that an amazing combat system. While the game does have its flaws and could have used some polish the animations are way overblown. Yes, sometimes they might be super distracting but I find that very rare. the one other thing I want to point out is that if you enjoyed Renegade in the original trilogy you, unfortunately, will be very disappointed. Your character while still molded around how you want to be cannot be the a**hole you made Shepard. Besides that i think Andromeda succeed as not only a being a good video game but a good Mass Effect game and if you are a fan of the series I highly recommend picking up a copy. Also for those of you saying the quests are boring, yes the actual side content might be boring, it is masked behind a compelling backstory, each and everyone, that makes each worth while and for those of you saying the writing is bad it is in noway worse than the original trilogy. My one other gripe with it is some iffy voice acting but considering there are over 1200 voiced characters, a few being iffy is okay and does not warrant a 4.2 score... not even close.… Expand
  61. SKILLEDxKILLAH
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    -Fun
    -Great Level Design
    -Combat
    -Story
    -Dialogue Between Characters and the ambient conversations

    Cons
    -Performance at 1080p with a 1070 while in Tempest
    -Some story elements
    -Facial Animations (will be fixed in future patch)

    All in all, A solid 9/10
  62. Silverscorpio
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This game is Great. The Positive aspects of the game far outweighs the negatives of the game. The animations is not such a big deal and can be funny but is is not game breaking and you can still enjoy the game even if there is an animation problem. It is really big and having the Nomad to drive on the planet is pure fun. I would recommend this game to any gamer that actually play a gameThis game is Great. The Positive aspects of the game far outweighs the negatives of the game. The animations is not such a big deal and can be funny but is is not game breaking and you can still enjoy the game even if there is an animation problem. It is really big and having the Nomad to drive on the planet is pure fun. I would recommend this game to any gamer that actually play a game and not complain about superficial problems that will in all likelihood be fixed anyway.… Expand
  63. kent777bgr
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Игра понравилась, наиграл более 60 часов и не остался разочарован. мне кажется несправидливым тот факт, что игру настолько сильно хейтят.
    Я не считаю, что разработчики обманули игроков: атмосфера исследований, открытий, на мой взгляд, удалась.
    Незадолго до релиза, когда полились тонны говна в сторону игры, я думал, что Андромеда меня разочарует. Писали, что в результате получится    Игра понравилась, наиграл более 60 часов и не остался разочарован. мне кажется несправидливым тот факт, что игру настолько сильно хейтят.
    Я не считаю, что разработчики обманули игроков: атмосфера исследований, открытий, на мой взгляд, удалась.
    Незадолго до релиза, когда полились тонны говна в сторону игры, я думал, что Андромеда меня разочарует. Писали, что в результате получится настолько плохо как мафия 3. Рад что для меня это оказалось не так. Конечно, лицевая анимация, за исключением некоторых моментов, выглядит плохо, азари стали все на одно лицо, причем лицо не самое красивое, надеюсь, что когда-нибудь анимацию поправят.
    Единственный минус, который сильно раздражает - это ооооочень долгие перемещения от планеты к планете, от системы к системе.    … Expand
  64. gogopher
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    by far the second best in the seriers (after ME1)...much better than the reviews...facial and conversation bugs yeah...everything else better than before yeah...it harkens back to me1+2 i would say it sets in the middle and takes the best of both...new engine is insane...story is traditional me and companions much more streamlined and intersting...crafting is excellent...world is friggin huge
  65. TheGodMouse
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    This game truly captivates that "explorers first" attitude that the original mass effect had. I can't recommend this game enough if you enjoyed the new and engaging experiences of the original. This game has some graphical hiccups, but all in all, I have to put this game second in the series as far as overall quality (first one takes the cake in regard to originality and depth) I reallyThis game truly captivates that "explorers first" attitude that the original mass effect had. I can't recommend this game enough if you enjoyed the new and engaging experiences of the original. This game has some graphical hiccups, but all in all, I have to put this game second in the series as far as overall quality (first one takes the cake in regard to originality and depth) I really wish EA hadn't released a free 10 hour demo of the game, as people who play it won't have understood the full scope of the game. All the bad media about this game just shows how truly shallow the rest of "gamers" out there (they legitimately compare it to COD and other steaming piles of fecal matter) as to why they didn't enjoy it. Treat yourself, and pick up this gem. I guarantee you'll enjoy it, and have a lasting experience with it!… Expand
  66. Scramble_74
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Played for three days now. This game is huge, lots of things to do and has kept my interest up really well. I don't know how it works as standalone game, but as Mass Effect fan I really enjoy the new adventure even though there aren't many references to old characters.

    On technical side the music is maybe bit worse, but everything else, the new worlds look gorgeous and the atmosphere of    Played for three days now. This game is huge, lots of things to do and has kept my interest up really well. I don't know how it works as standalone game, but as Mass Effect fan I really enjoy the new adventure even though there aren't many references to old characters.

    On technical side the music is maybe bit worse, but everything else, the new worlds look gorgeous and the atmosphere of the game is better. It took a while to get a hang of resources, special forces, habitability, exploring (fast travel and forward pods are a friends planetside). Overall the gameplay and movement is much better than in other Mass Effect games.

    So far I've had one bug where the game once stopped loading which is pretty well (compared to Fallout 4 for instance).

    Ryder is better main character than Shephard, the team is best of all Mass Effect games and I like Tempest more than Normandy. Mass Effect 2 and 3 were still more gripping games from the start, but my first days with Andromeda have been better than with Mass Effect 1. Early GOTY candidate for me.    … Expand
  67. MrsHjort
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    I really don't understand where all the negativity comes from, I absolutely love the game (and yes, I've played all the other games of the series multiple times). The thrill of exploring a new galaxy is amazing, the characters are great and there is a ton of lore to dig into if you like that kind of thing. Not to mention a story with twists that will make your jaw drop to the floor. My oneI really don't understand where all the negativity comes from, I absolutely love the game (and yes, I've played all the other games of the series multiple times). The thrill of exploring a new galaxy is amazing, the characters are great and there is a ton of lore to dig into if you like that kind of thing. Not to mention a story with twists that will make your jaw drop to the floor. My one and only point off is because of the menu system. It isn't optimal at the moment - there are folders upon folders and it can be hard to figure out in the beginning) - but it's not that big of a deal really. I really like what they've done with the replacement for the paragon/renegade system. It gives you way more freedom to be whatever you want to be without the label of good or evil. The game is beautiful too, I love the new galaxy map that enhances the feeling of being an explorer and the environments themselves are a treat to behold. Think of it as a dash of Star Trek Voyager's frontier exploration, a splash of Battlestar Galactica's desperate magnitude and top it off with a huge dose of the Mass Effect universe... stir it, mix it and heat, and you've got yourself a great game! I'm totally addicted.… Expand
  68. Vladtheimpala19
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Lets get the elephant in the room out the way. YES FACES ARE BAD.

    Now that's done, this game is absolutely brilliant! I have been playing ME:A for a fair few days and wow, some people can be really really butthurt about nothing. This is a Mass Effect game at its very finest. Characters are likable and yes I do care for these guys! Story is great and yeah its brill!

    I am a happy gamer!
  69. Solmirra
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    I loved:
    - main story
    - family story
    - characters
    - space exploration
    - driving Nomad
    - multiplayer

    I didn't enjoy:
    - bugs
    - some bad moments of facial animations

    Overall this is a good Mass Effect game in need of some polishing.
  70. thetechnomancer
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Let's get the cons out of the way first.

    There's animation jank and some buggy UI stuff. The crafting system is denser than it should be. Some of the faces are squarely in uncanny valley territory. There's a lot of sidequest padding. The game is slow to hook you. But once you get used to that, there's a great story here, with genuinely laugh-out-loud funny writing in some places,    Let's get the cons out of the way first.

    There's animation jank and some buggy UI stuff.
    The crafting system is denser than it should be.
    Some of the faces are squarely in uncanny valley territory.
    There's a lot of sidequest padding.
    The game is slow to hook you.

    But once you get used to that, there's a great story here, with genuinely laugh-out-loud funny writing in some places, and a new crew of people to fall in love with and want to hang out with in space!

    The problems with this game can be fixed with a patch or two, and once you get used to the uncanny valley faces and animation issues (took me about 3-4 hours), there's a solid core with a good storyline and great characters.

    It's not BioWare's greatest game ever, but even average BioWare games are great, great games.    … Expand
  71. duzzloe
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Some of the writing early on is a bit shaky, and the face animations during dialogue can be off, but the rest looks amazing. Overall, the gameplay is a ton of fun and the story and setting have me engaged enough that I'm still craving the game. The anti ME:A storm is largely bandwagoning, don't let it stop you from enjoying a great game.
  72. fizziepanda
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    LOVE IT. I loved the previous games to no end, and have played them countless times. I was expecting ME:A to be a letdown after Dragon Age: Inquisition, but IT WAS NOT. Even the side quests are interesting and contain 'wow' moments. The character creator isn't the best, and it took a lot of work to create a decent-looking character, but the effort was worth it because I haven't been ableLOVE IT. I loved the previous games to no end, and have played them countless times. I was expecting ME:A to be a letdown after Dragon Age: Inquisition, but IT WAS NOT. Even the side quests are interesting and contain 'wow' moments. The character creator isn't the best, and it took a lot of work to create a decent-looking character, but the effort was worth it because I haven't been able to put the game down. I'm not sure what's with all the negative reviews because I'm in love with the game.… Expand
  73. GeezerBahl
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Mass Effect: Andromeda has everything that made the previous three ME games great. The character interactions are awesome as always, love the new ship, planets look amazing, the more-involved side quests (similar to Witcher 3)... By far the biggest improvement is the combat and skill portion of the game. Love the complete flexibility and mechanics of combat. I've only run into a coupleMass Effect: Andromeda has everything that made the previous three ME games great. The character interactions are awesome as always, love the new ship, planets look amazing, the more-involved side quests (similar to Witcher 3)... By far the biggest improvement is the combat and skill portion of the game. Love the complete flexibility and mechanics of combat. I've only run into a couple of issues so far (PC) - but that seems to happen with most games these days on first release (Fallout 4, Witcher 3 etc.). Overall I'm very pleased with this game and see myself playing multiple times.… Expand
  74. lepatch
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    First of all let me say that you can not have a reliable opinion on this game if you have not actually played it. Not from reviews or youtube vids. You need to actually play the game. This game is exhibit A for the bandwagon hate culture that plagues the media today. Let me be clear, there are flaws in the game, highly visible and detracting flaws, but they are only a select handful ,First of all let me say that you can not have a reliable opinion on this game if you have not actually played it. Not from reviews or youtube vids. You need to actually play the game. This game is exhibit A for the bandwagon hate culture that plagues the media today. Let me be clear, there are flaws in the game, highly visible and detracting flaws, but they are only a select handful , and when you get past them or to the point where you are used to them, what is left is a monster of a space rpg adventure: beautiful unique planets to explore, some of the best companions and side quests I have seen to date, unbelievable combat. The main story is focused and well crafted with real important decision moments. All in all, despite the over publicized flaws, this game provides the basis for what I believe will be a far more compelling series than the Shepard trilogy.… Expand
  75. DrVater
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    I think all the hate this game had was just because it was trend, sure, game have problems, but the animations except some characters (specially human females) aren't that bad, story is interesting, most of the reviews i saw talking about story didn't have any sense and the initiative didn't either didn't play the game, for sure, the reason the initiative is created is explained in theI think all the hate this game had was just because it was trend, sure, game have problems, but the animations except some characters (specially human females) aren't that bad, story is interesting, most of the reviews i saw talking about story didn't have any sense and the initiative didn't either didn't play the game, for sure, the reason the initiative is created is explained in the game, but later on, story itself is pretty god IMO, most of the dialogue is also god, sometimes better than some of the dialogue of the OT, but sometimes worse, people say teammates are plain and have no depth, of course they won't have the same depth as garrus or tali in ME3, but compare them to garrus in ME1, in andromeda characters are IMO better than the first game, they just require some time to develop through the game, also, a tiny good thing that ME:A improved is combat, i know we don't play mass effect for combat, but its a good thing gameplay have been improved. Game is very big, and with big i mean BIG, lots of things to do, not ony missions like go here and look around for something, but very good developed missions like a gathering your crew to see a movie that tastes like a mini citadel dlc. Playing the whole game i'm certain people only played like 2 or 3 hours and decide they can do a review, i have 48 hours in the game and still is only 73% completed, if you have patience and let the game advance i'm sure it won't let you down. For me this game is an 8.5 - 9, hell i even enjoyed more andromeda than ME1, also, when people compare this game they always seem to forget that this is a new journey, you can't compare this to ME3, you have to do with ME1, you have to let the game develop itself through the hours, if you wait, i'm sure you will enjoy it as much as i do.

    I feel very bad for people who give this game a 0, because no game deserves that note (Except No Man's Sky). Please, be realistic with your reviews, some people who might enjoy the game won't buy it believing all the hate you just wrote is truth, and it isn't.

    If you liked the Mass Effect OT, i'm sure you will like the game except you are already brainwashed and believe all the crap that people is writing about it, in that case i won't struggle for yo to buy it, otherwise, you should buy it and enjoy it. Cheers    … Expand
  76. Albertoersa
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    First things first, yes there are bugs, which is the main reason i dint give this game 10/10. Facial animations do have a long way to go, and sometimes the re spawn menu dost show up.

    There is nothing game braking for me, judging by the 72 hours i sunk in my first play through. Combat is good, fast paced and REALLY challenging in the upper difficulties. Lore is extensive and    First things first, yes there are bugs, which is the main reason i dint give this game 10/10. Facial animations do have a long way to go, and sometimes the re spawn menu dost show up.

    There is nothing game braking for me, judging by the 72 hours i sunk in my first play through.
    Combat is good, fast paced and REALLY challenging in the upper difficulties.

    Lore is extensive and helpful
    Characters are well made and relatable in many cases.
    Different worlds to explore make you feel like you are in an alien planet.
    Story is inspiring.
    Kind of miss the paragon/renegade system but the intent based dialogue is not bad either.
    Looks gorgeous.
    In depth crafting.
    Good multiplayer.
    Amazing Ending got me sneaking out a tear.

    There are several things that are not good, the devs shouldn't have changed the engine they were used to using, and animation in some things need a serious look over.

    Its a game that had me entranced and dedicated, i can recommend it in good faith, and as long as you ignore the fact that Commander Shepard is only talked about, and its not a story with the characters you already know, you'll enjoy it a lot    … Expand
  77. ZectusVoidseer
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    This was gonna be a controversial game regardless. The start of the game is a little slow, and there are numerous technical problems. However I loved the later 2/3 of the game. I really grew to love the characters. Even characters I didn't personally care for (Liam, Tann, Addison, etc...) I still felt where really compelling characters, and the story really picks up and I kept wanting toThis was gonna be a controversial game regardless. The start of the game is a little slow, and there are numerous technical problems. However I loved the later 2/3 of the game. I really grew to love the characters. Even characters I didn't personally care for (Liam, Tann, Addison, etc...) I still felt where really compelling characters, and the story really picks up and I kept wanting to see and do more. I think it gets a lot of hate for being a mass effect game. People say the trilogy had really good characters. Those characters were developed over 3 games and were kinda boring in ME1. I have been trying to look at it more like a stand alone game. The story was compelling and was good at what it intended. It wasn't trying to be the trilogy, it was going for a different feel and I think it succeeded. As for the technicial issues there are more than I like but I think people forget Skyrim, and Fallout 4 for example. Those games had horrible (if somewhat funny at times) and often quest-breaking or game--breaking glitches and somehow those are OK (or at least accepted) and this isn't. Glitches can be fixed, and nothing I experienced was game-breaking and very few required a reload or reboot. Take off your rose colored glasses and look at the game for what I is by itself and not what you wanted it to be. Its a good game that I will play again and again and look forward to what they do next (not backward to what they have already done).… Expand
  78. Suggestify
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    Mass Effect... One of the most amazing and immersive space opera's in gaming, ever. Yes, it borrows some idea's from our beloved science fiction classics. But who cares? It is a game, not a novel. Our chance to interact with those amazing worlds and people, we fantasize about. That is what made me fall in love with this series. A series that was developed as an RPG game with actionMass Effect... One of the most amazing and immersive space opera's in gaming, ever. Yes, it borrows some idea's from our beloved science fiction classics. But who cares? It is a game, not a novel. Our chance to interact with those amazing worlds and people, we fantasize about. That is what made me fall in love with this series. A series that was developed as an RPG game with action elements. But, very important, an RPG game. And that is what Andromeda gave us. A spiritual successor to Mass Effect 1 and i daresay Kotor. I loved Mass Effect 2, but i disliked the amount of rpg elements they took out. But they gave us narrative and character building rarely seen in games.

    Then came 3... And nobody was happy. They removed the soul of this series. Catering to the action gamers with an attention span, that forces them to buy cod games every year. It was linear, worldbuilding was non-existent. It didn't provide the experience i like to escape into. Trying to appeal to a public that does not really care about the game.

    I have to say, i am pretty disgusted by the reviews i read about Andromeda. People act like it's murderous poison, that someone tried to force them to swallow. Andromeda has obvious problems. But you have to appreciate the love this dev team poured into this. From the unforgiving colds of voeld, to the sad state of the nexus. They tried to merge the best parts of mass effect 1 with the best parts of mass effect 2 and 3. And if you look a bit closer and experience this game. Looking beyond the subpar animations and the obvious feminist and diversity elements forced into it. It is actually a fantastic experience, loads better then 3. I feel like i am in a scifi novel again. Living on the wayfarer or firefly. Observing the shrike or trying to survive a planet like arrakis. Looking beyond it's fairly ugly shell, there is a fantastic experience waiting to surprise you. It would be a mistake to miss it.    … Expand
  79. Vinites
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    A good experience if you can ignore the problems in the beginning, the game flaws are too evident at the start, but its strengths shine brighter to the mid-end game
  80. xlr8bg
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    As a gamer with decades of experience, I can honestly said this is one of the best games I've played. After 20 years of playing, everything starts looking the same and games have a hard time getting your attention. However, this one even caused me to prefer playing over sleep, which for years has been very rare to me. The story is captivating, with a lot of things to explore, great plotAs a gamer with decades of experience, I can honestly said this is one of the best games I've played. After 20 years of playing, everything starts looking the same and games have a hard time getting your attention. However, this one even caused me to prefer playing over sleep, which for years has been very rare to me. The story is captivating, with a lot of things to explore, great plot twists, and a lot of funny reference to the original trilogy. If you don't look at the details or focus too much on some unexplained details, I see how you can dislike the game and start assuming plot holes. However, this is just an intro into a new universe, so obviously there won't be time to explain everything. After all, I got 60hours of gameplay out of the story, and I even skipped quite a few side quests. It also lacks some polishing, but I didn't encounter any game-breaking bugs. Overall though it's a very solid experience for Mass Effect and Sci-FI fans as a whole.… Expand
  81. MountieManiac
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Graphically wonderful, there are a few bugs yes but non game breaking. The bugs will be patched, and even if they aren't still a 9 out of 10. The story is captivating and engaging while not becoming boring or monotonous to me. The only reason it isn't a 10 out of 10 is for the overall quality is a little lower than to be expected on some of the minor animations. Overall well worth the money
  82. haul1303
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Don't listen the critics, just give a chance to this game, and it's not let you down.
    This is not Mass Effect 4, accept it and try to feel athmosphere of exploring Heleus.
  83. Vietnamemes
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    I understand that the game isn't perfect or event good on the technical side but I enjoyed overall concept, character interactions, quests and etc. I loved the original trilogy and I came in hoping to a fun and lighter hearted experience. I got what I wanted. Although the game wasn't a great game, I found it to be a fairly good game. I had fun putting 50 hours into the game to exploreI understand that the game isn't perfect or event good on the technical side but I enjoyed overall concept, character interactions, quests and etc. I loved the original trilogy and I came in hoping to a fun and lighter hearted experience. I got what I wanted. Although the game wasn't a great game, I found it to be a fairly good game. I had fun putting 50 hours into the game to explore every detailed I obtained and will continue to play more.… Expand
  84. AlexPavao
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    This game is GREAT, from gameplay to character development.

    All the vibe of fresh and new from Mass Effect 1 is here... Of course the game isin't a Mass Effect 2 kind of perfect, but I don't want it to be... It works by itself as Andromeda and the new universe can have many things in the future. The gameplay is fun as hell, the characters like peebee and Drax are fun as hell, Nomad    This game is GREAT, from gameplay to character development.

    All the vibe of fresh and new from Mass Effect 1 is here... Of course the game isin't a Mass Effect 2 kind of perfect, but I don't want it to be... It works by itself as Andromeda and the new universe can have many things in the future.

    The gameplay is fun as hell, the characters like peebee and Drax are fun as hell, Nomad is fun as hell    … Expand
  85. Henrique33
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    If you like Mass Effect and Bioware in general you will like this one. Don't fall for the "animations are ugly" hurr durr, they are kinda outdated, but that doesnt turn this amazing game into a piece of s*** like people are saying. C'mon... It's Mass Effect with all the Mass Effecticities you will need! How that cannot be good?
  86. Jesvec
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    The "specialized" criticism has greatly attacked this game unfairly. That it is "the worst RPG of BioWare" is an exaggeration. It may not be the best of the developer, but it's not bad at all. Like any game, and more in this genre, and more, curling the loop, in open world (with the concept of large maps, type Witcher 3), has its occasional bugs and failures. The topic of facial animationsThe "specialized" criticism has greatly attacked this game unfairly. That it is "the worst RPG of BioWare" is an exaggeration. It may not be the best of the developer, but it's not bad at all. Like any game, and more in this genre, and more, curling the loop, in open world (with the concept of large maps, type Witcher 3), has its occasional bugs and failures. The topic of facial animations is one of the big hits I see. However, this is only in generic conversations, those that are "important" - and in this every fan of Mass Effect / BioWare will understand me - have facial expressions more than acceptable.

    A good game that have been given a lot of s*** above, both haters and media. This is why there is so much "fear" to put a hand on it. However, you will see that it did not stink as much as they want to convince you.

    Best:
    - Combat, fluid and dynamic
    - Exploration
    - Graphics, best in the saga
    - Charachters and their backgrounds and stories, as in all BioWare game

    Worst:
    - Charachter creation, really limited
    - Introduction somewhat abrupt, although the game gains much as one advances
    - Peer to peer multiplayer, this should end in games nowadays
    - Facial and gestural animations almost non-existent in generic conversations    … Expand
  87. yaoius
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    I'm another person in the camp where I have to say I don't really understand the level of negativity directed towards this game in terms or writing and content, most of it seeming to be from comparisons to the OT. Again it's important to remember, it's not the same Mass Effect we remember, it's a new galaxy, a new start for a new protagonist.

    The writing is quick and sarcastic and in    I'm another person in the camp where I have to say I don't really understand the level of negativity directed towards this game in terms or writing and content, most of it seeming to be from comparisons to the OT. Again it's important to remember, it's not the same Mass Effect we remember, it's a new galaxy, a new start for a new protagonist.

    The writing is quick and sarcastic and in general more lighthearted. I feel as though many of the complaints originate from people assuming the MEA is meant to be serious and dramatic with pockets of comedic relief like the OT and thus chastise the writing as "cringy" or "adolescent". Rather, I find it quite clever at times in the delivery (especially with the excellent VA). In the original trilogy, some of the things said would have made me cringe just because the atmosphere of the game was so much more demanding, but here, because of the lighter setting, it fits right in place and makes me smile instead. Replaying the original, Shepard's voice and speech quite monotone in comparison and felt out of place when humor was attempted.

    In a similar vein, I see people often dismiss the new crew as inferior to the ones of the OT. To be honest, I don't see how the comparison is apt at all. MEA is just an introduction to the Andromeda galaxy. We lack that familiar bond that grew over 3 games in the original Mass Effect, where when we first met the characters, they were essentially walking codex entries. The bond grew over time. The new crew starts out reticent to say much and open up over time as you earn their trust and get to know them. Most of the loyalty missions in Andromeda for me were either incredibly touching or great fun to go through.

    Another common complaint is with lack of good side quests, and I think the heart of the issue lies with the fact that you don't really have to do them. They are there for fluff, meant for completionists (although the memory hunting quest is quite worth the effort). If you think back to the OT, there weren't really any sidequests that mattered at all for the story in a meaningful way, most also being simple fetch or talk quests, but there only being a few of them so it wasn't noticeable. Yes there are more of them now, but again, if you just want the big, non-fluff missions, go do the big non-fluff missions, you can play it as a linear game if you want. The sidequests are out there for world building, another way to gain info on and round out the new world you're exploring, cause after all, the main theme in this game is exploration. Some of the more thought out sidequests are quite interesting even.

    This isn't to say that the game doesn't have it's issues. I've been fortunate enough to not have any game-breaking bugs, and the animation to me honestly doesn't seem nearly as bad as what many made it out to be (some are actually really quite good), though could definitely be polished, and at times it is quite apparent that the animators lacked the time or resource to sufficiently go through and polish each. There are also some design choices that are sometimes annoying like the UI design or map transitions, but nothing pertaining to the actual story that has had any issue with me. Also the major quests do feel shorter overall, and I feel this contributes to some of the bad writing complaints as the writing is in more concentrated pellets rather than a smaller ongoing story like before. If the Andromeda team set their sights a bit smaller and focused more on developing that core, I feel the game would have been much better received.

    In the end I had a great time and felt like I was playing a shiny, new and improved ME1 with lessons learned from ME2 and 3. To dissenters, I wholeheartedly disagree with your ratings, but to each their own I guess. I see what the studios tried to do and I like most of what they have done. Back in school, one of the things I hated most was when I would be marked off for doing problems mostly correct or with the correct reasoning then lose all the points, knowing full well I have the ability to do the problem, just having missed the mark with most of the work there. That's what I feel is happening here to bioware. I can only hope that they take the lessons they learned from this release to craft even better RPGs in the future that satisfies more people. I'm just gonna judge the game by how much I enjoyed it: immensely.

    TLDR: Loved it. It was a new and lighthearted reentry into the Mass Effect Universe that brought back some of the magic for me. Whether you like it probably depends on your own attitude going in. I just hope these bad reviews don't ruin the chance for a sequel    … Expand
  88. Leer468
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    I think the animations are correct, the people are very hater and the youtubers take advantage of anything to make publicationsIt's a good title in my opinion
  89. Sellara
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    I loved this game. There were bugs, none of them more than a minor inconvenience, but the game was over 100 hours long for a 100% completion run. I don't understand how everyone gives Elder Scrolls and Fallout (which were much buggier than this) a pass, but raise hell about bugs in a game like this. I really think the negative reviews are some sort of bizarre internet fad. If you love MassI loved this game. There were bugs, none of them more than a minor inconvenience, but the game was over 100 hours long for a 100% completion run. I don't understand how everyone gives Elder Scrolls and Fallout (which were much buggier than this) a pass, but raise hell about bugs in a game like this. I really think the negative reviews are some sort of bizarre internet fad. If you love Mass Effect, give this a shot, it was an amazing introduction to the Andromeda galaxy.… Expand
  90. LackInspiration
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    Wow...what a **** fest. I felt like I needed to give the review an extra point to offset the emotion. I wish people would judge a game for what it is rather than being trapped by expectation. This is a solid game, one that 60 hours flies by quickly and you are a little sad to see end. It has great characters, good writing and a compelling new setting. As for all the ****ing aboutWow...what a **** fest. I felt like I needed to give the review an extra point to offset the emotion. I wish people would judge a game for what it is rather than being trapped by expectation. This is a solid game, one that 60 hours flies by quickly and you are a little sad to see end. It has great characters, good writing and a compelling new setting. As for all the ****ing about framerate drops and face animation, wait a bit. The devs will patch the hell out of it and iron everything out eventually. I'm just stoked that Mass Effect has an avenue to keep going.… Expand
  91. Gnarcolepsy
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    Don't let the over-entitled, whiny, nitpickers deter you - while it does have some SMALL issues, this is a fantastic game. This is a review from someone who LOVES the original trilogy and has played through it and the vast majority of DLC 3 times total. 55-60 hours into single player, this game has been a memorable experience and lives up to its legacy of excellence. The story, voiceDon't let the over-entitled, whiny, nitpickers deter you - while it does have some SMALL issues, this is a fantastic game. This is a review from someone who LOVES the original trilogy and has played through it and the vast majority of DLC 3 times total. 55-60 hours into single player, this game has been a memorable experience and lives up to its legacy of excellence. The story, voice acting, characters, graphics, gameplay, writing and scope are all superb.

    The only cons I have to voice are small compared to the good. There has been a massive stink, dare I say, "uprising" against Bioware and EA about facial animations and performance not being up to par. As far as the facial animations, I have to ask these people who are so upset - When have facial animations ever really been perfect in ANY game let alone in Bioware titles? I see some small weirdness in SOME of the facial animations and it doesn't really bug me that much. It doesn't affect my immersion or enjoyment of the game whatsoever.

    As far as performance, I have not had ANY major issues whatsoever. I've played this game since the minute the early access Origin trial was released - No major bugs or FPS drops at all. To be fair I do have a high end PC, but then again the graphical settings are all on ultra and the resolution is down sampled heavily. The only bugs I have experienced are frankly funny ones that are no worse than anything I've experienced in games of this scope like The Witcher 3 or any Fallout/Skyrim game. Everything is BEYOND within reason, and Bioware is still going out of their way to address rampant criticism in both of these departments.

    Also, yes there are quite a bit of Witcher 3 style side quests that can become a bit monotonous - but guess what, you don't have to do those if you don't want to! I know I sure as hell didn't do most of that type of quest in The Witcher 3 itself, the game itself that gets it's ass kissed as the best game as all time by many(which before you discredit my opinion by implications in that statement know that I have 165 hours into the game myself). If you want more of a traditional Mass Effect experience that you've grown to know and love in the trilogy, stick to everything else - loyalty missions, the great main campaign, or enjoying the dialogue and writing in a multitude of forms. Thats what I do, which is what most of the game is. Don't just blindly follow the hunt and fetch side quests if they bore you.

    Overall, the main meat of the game is way worth your time. There are so many good things I have to say about this game. There have been so many moments of camaraderie that I've enjoyed between Ryder and crew mates that made me nostalgically think back of Shepard and his/her crew, although Ryder and his/her crew mates are entirely their own characters. That is an achievement in and of itself. The story is also great, the plot of going to a new galaxy to discover a new home for humanity with new aliens both good and bad, as well as new struggles makes for a profound story for me personally. Another noteworthy element is the combat and the vast array of weapons to choose from. Its so silky smooth that this could pass as just a pure action game under a different title. In addition, you have so much choice in your loadout and skills. The RPG element of this game ties in very nicely to that. Multiplayer is also a nice icing on the cake. It is extremely addictive, intense, rewarding, and FUN.

    I truly don't understand the degree of hate and the volume of whiny people centered around this game. It has me baffled and really disappointed because Bioware has made a great game here. In fact, I'm going to go continue playing it now!    … Expand
  92. Koldriel
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    I was not sure what to expect with this game as I read so many mixed reviews. In the end I decided that i would play it through and form my own opinion.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is an ambitious game with a wonderful core and expansive universe with a ton of lore and back story to draw from. At first I was somewhat lost at seeing the Sheppard story being left behind along with the Reapers    I was not sure what to expect with this game as I read so many mixed reviews. In the end I decided that i would play it through and form my own opinion.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is an ambitious game with a wonderful core and expansive universe with a ton of lore and back story to draw from. At first I was somewhat lost at seeing the Sheppard story being left behind along with the Reapers and most things that we had grown accustomed to in the previous Trilogy. After the first few hours I began to see the new story unfold and the characters develop. Some characters that I did not care for in the beginning ended up being some of my favorite characters by the end. Bioware has delivered on thier epic story telling. With decent voice acting (all though silly at times) you begin to feel a sense of connection with every character. Before I go into anymore detail here is a list of pros and cons.

    Pros
    - Great Gameplay. Combat is a blast.
    - Epic Bioware story telling.
    - Strong new Protagonists that is quite a good sense of humor.
    - So much to do! Finished the game at 85 hours and still had a lot more to do.

    Cons
    - some bugged missions. 5 on my playthrough uncompletable
    - yes some of the character animations are bad but only on a few faces. Addison being the worst of them.
    - no real introduction to crafting. One of the crafting types i was hard pressed to max it out. Maybe it is this way by design?
    - few times characters would talk to me about story line stuff that happened hours before, yet they treated it like it was 5 minutes ago.
    - I did not really feel the need to utilize the class change system in any way shape or form.
    - No skip option on when you travel from planet to planet. It some cases u gotta sit through the ship flying for up to 30 seconds.....

    Regardless of the cons I loved this game and would recommend it to any fan of the series. This is a game that needs to played through before forming an opinion of how good it is or not. It is not a perfect game but it definitely is a good game.    … Expand
  93. thostew
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    I admit that there are some obvious shortcomings to this game, but every game has some obvious flaws. The writing is not great, and facial animations are not great either, but both flaws were massively overblown, especially considering the tolerable levels of flaws in other games. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, the graphics are stunning, the maps are open and beautiful, and theI admit that there are some obvious shortcomings to this game, but every game has some obvious flaws. The writing is not great, and facial animations are not great either, but both flaws were massively overblown, especially considering the tolerable levels of flaws in other games. The gameplay is absolutely amazing, the graphics are stunning, the maps are open and beautiful, and the storyline is not bad either. This is a 9/10 game getting unwarranted viral bad reviews.… Expand
  94. Immoralunicorn
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    This game starts off slow. My guess is most of these reviews didn't finish the game, or at least didn't get to the great parts. This game has a lot of heart, you may need to deal with some low quality facial animations to see it though. This game requires you to let go of Commander Shepard, hes dead, even if he survived ME3 its 600 years later, Dead. In his place you get the Ryder Twins.This game starts off slow. My guess is most of these reviews didn't finish the game, or at least didn't get to the great parts. This game has a lot of heart, you may need to deal with some low quality facial animations to see it though. This game requires you to let go of Commander Shepard, hes dead, even if he survived ME3 its 600 years later, Dead. In his place you get the Ryder Twins. They are flawed and inexperienced which makes them a lot of fun to play. They make mistakes, they learn, they fail and they sometimes succeed. They are goofy sweet dorks, who can kick ass. Your crew grows on you, again though it takes time, I never thought they could top Wrex but man, I love Drack so much. This game is more about exploration and survival than all out war. it has a ME1 feel to it, but new and different. The Main quests and loyalty quests are awesome, The side quests are a little boring, but they usually involve combat, and combat in MEA is extraordinary. The jump-jets give you awesome movement, and the weapons and powers are killer. The enemy AI is particularly good, enemies will rush in while their team mates flank you, throw in a couple destroyers and a fiend or two and you will quickly start worrying when the last time you saved was, This game isn't perfect but if you give it a chance, if you can let go of the trilogy, you will find something really amazing on your journeys through Andromeda...... Also multiplayer is freaking fun as hell.… Expand
  95. Teefour
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Alright I played the game for a while, then I decided to go to metacritic to read the reviews. Which I never do because it reminds me how unfathomably stupid and trite people are. The only critiques that have any merit are a few graphical bugs that yeah, should have been taken care of pre launch. But they're minor annoyances at worst. People act like they break the entire game because itAlright I played the game for a while, then I decided to go to metacritic to read the reviews. Which I never do because it reminds me how unfathomably stupid and trite people are. The only critiques that have any merit are a few graphical bugs that yeah, should have been taken care of pre launch. But they're minor annoyances at worst. People act like they break the entire game because it sometimes doesn't zoom in the camera to the right spot when you talk to someone.

    Then they're complaining that the npc models suck and the dialog is bad which... it just objectively isn't. Especially compared to 1-3. It's using frostbyte engine, sure, but they expect it to look like bf1 even though the environments are way larger.

    This guy confused me the most though when he said:

    "This installment moves ME more in the direction of a shooter with some RPG elements in it vs an RPG with some action elements in it, that's the big difference, shock for some, and welcome to others"

    What? There's *literally* exponentially more character building and development options since not only did they take the class skills from the other games and make it an open character system with ability to switch between skill combinations, but each class has 3x the skills in it.

    Dont believe all the self important critics with overinflated expectations and even further inflated egos. If you like scifi and love the mess effect universe that has been expanded further and further upon since ME1 came out, this game will not dissapoint. Maybe wait for it to go on sale or for the graphics bugs to be patched if youre particularly concerned. But this game is by no means a "1".    … Expand
  96. Daedalus79
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Played the game now for +25 hours including multiplayer.
    Single player:
    The storyline is good to very well. Whereas the missions in Me2/3 were mainly scripted, you now have huge exploration and freedom. This gives you the feeling of loneliness and doubt whenever you chose to alter the timeline of mission solving. Even the upgrades on vehicle and other items influence the environment.    Played the game now for +25 hours including multiplayer.
    Single player:
    The storyline is good to very well. Whereas the missions in Me2/3 were mainly scripted, you now have huge exploration and freedom. This gives you the feeling of loneliness and doubt whenever you chose to alter the timeline of mission solving. Even the upgrades on vehicle and other items influence the environment. The visual quality is very good.
    Combat and movement is far better than the original series.
    On the other hand, my experience as a games tester has led me to quite a few areas where you make the game glitch But the more you let players wander around and give the freedom, the more the game is prone to such glitches. So nothing really game breaking.
    The only minor point for me in the single player is the quality of facial expression or better the lack of. For me it does push you away from the storyline sometimes.
    The problems with limbs etc colliding does occasionally happen. But in that respect not more/less than any other game. You are bound to start finding a lot of them if you are actually searching for flaws. But that happens with all games.
    The scanning, crafting, selling, developing, gives the game more depth and gives you as the player the feeling that you have the choice to make you character unique.

    Overall the single player is very good!

    Multiplayer:
    Action packed, and pretty difficult. I have +400 hours on the multiplayer of ME3. But Im still getting used to this one. It does feel a little more tight than the original one. I don't quite now how to put it. It is great fun, but still have to explore it. So for now a 7.5/10 on the MP.    … Expand
  97. SiSu
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    I've played all earlier ME's, many times thru!! So I did not expect anything mind blowing...
    I walked tro store 23. March (Europe). Bought the game (60€), and I have no regrets!
    I expected Mass Effect and I got Mass Effect, nothing more, nothing less!! If you don't mind some stupid looking animations and some bugs. (Patches coming) This is absolutely brilliant, story scripted    I've played all earlier ME's, many times thru!! So I did not expect anything mind blowing...
    I walked tro store 23. March (Europe). Bought the game (60€), and I have no regrets!

    I expected Mass Effect and I got Mass Effect, nothing more, nothing less!!
    If you don't mind some stupid looking animations and some bugs. (Patches coming)
    This is absolutely brilliant, story scripted sandbox, like earlier ME:s.
    The game is Mass Effect!I I really can't understand what people whine, You bought Mass Effect, what did you expect to get,

    Edit Ad:
    I read Immoralunicorn's review below, I agree with him 95%.
    The start of the game is Booring... Similiar Tutorial mission than in all previous effects!!
    Then the game star.t..
    I really start thinking,, how many hours people have spent time with this game?? Before they give their review?

    Again I must say:
    The game is Mass Effect!I You bought Mass Effect, what did you expect to get,    … Expand
  98. Pirozhok
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    This game is not really perfect, though the main story line will remind u about the trilogy. U absolutely must try this game and not abandon it after a few hours, 90 per cent u will say thanks to me.
  99. elvenmoon1985
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Brilliant game - a few flaws but can be over looked whilst being submerged into the gorgeous world - this is coming from a female gamer. Haven't played the original trilogy but even if I did this would be completely different as stands alone game into a new universe with different concepts and should not be compared to the original.
  100. ExtraAngel
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    Mass Effect Andromeda has the best comabat in a rpg i have seen. While the story is not as strong as in othher ME games, but its still pretty great. Now graphics are amazing for the most things except for the terible animation, but they are now better because of an update.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jun 5, 2017
    55
    Postcard-pretty landscapes is pretty much all that there is good about Andromeda. They serve as backdrops for a boring, cliche-ridden, somewhat demented story with forgettable characters and even more forgettable missions.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    May 11, 2017
    80
    Enough of the classic Mass Effect, with enough new mechanics to keep the game fresh. [Hollingworth; Issue#261, p.55]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Apr 27, 2017
    70
    An earnest attempt has been made to create a new identity for a series here, but the question of how to best frame Mass Effect's narrative strengths is, once again, left open. [June 2017, p.90]
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