Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. Derangedxzombie
    Jun 17, 2023
    0
    One of the worst games ever made, EVERYTHING about it is bad. Broken, buggy, nightmarish looking faces and animations, awful voice acting and wokeness, bad dialog. Belongs on a trash heap.
  2. Mindurbidniss
    Dec 27, 2022
    3
    To start, the game is incredibly ugly. I mean PS3 ugly. Flat, muddy textures make the "hdr" options a mockery. Add that to emotionless mannequin like faces and it's really hard to get invested in anything going on in the opening of the game. The plot is as generic as any other. Humanity's in jeopardy, need a new planet to live on yada yada. The irony is, because the plot is so rote, thereTo start, the game is incredibly ugly. I mean PS3 ugly. Flat, muddy textures make the "hdr" options a mockery. Add that to emotionless mannequin like faces and it's really hard to get invested in anything going on in the opening of the game. The plot is as generic as any other. Humanity's in jeopardy, need a new planet to live on yada yada. The irony is, because the plot is so rote, there never seems to be any sense of urgency or anything at stake. I think my biggest issue with the game is just how low budget it all feels. Almost like the made for TV film equivalent of what was at one time an awesome masterpiece of a blockbuster. Even the combat is that basic bullet sponge exchange.

    Honestly can't recommend spending any time with this game from what I've played so far. Although it may be worth experiencing for under $10. I guess it just follows that trend of once great licenses dropping the ball this decade.    … Expand
  3. LionElJonson
    Dec 10, 2022
    1
    An end of a legendary game series for me. I have spent hundreds of hours of previous mass effects but this is just unplayable. The shallow writing is just too much. Storytelling was the foundation of Bioware, but it has since morphed into this horror.
  4. Pereira2000
    Nov 12, 2022
    1
    El juego esta repleto de bugs y su historia no esta al nivel de la triologia original
  5. Pietriej
    Jun 6, 2022
    4
    A nice RPG that allows you to build a colony in a galaxy far, far away. The gameplay is nice, even though they were plenty of known bugs that were never fixed.

    Unfortunately, the storyline is a bit childish, predictable, and - in some places - incosistent. The idea of exploring a dangerous, new galaxy and meeting an unknown race that you can't communicate with was exciting, but ended up    A nice RPG that allows you to build a colony in a galaxy far, far away. The gameplay is nice, even though they were plenty of known bugs that were never fixed.

    Unfortunately, the storyline is a bit childish, predictable, and - in some places - incosistent. The idea of exploring a dangerous, new galaxy and meeting an unknown race that you can't communicate with was exciting, but ended up with your AI being able to quickly translate languages so there's no more mystery or "first contact" issues. Exploration is also flattened to a level of "Cold Planet, Warm Yourself". It could have been so much more than this.
    What is more, BioWare quickly abandoned this game due to backlash and caused more backlash among those who actually enjoyed the experience. It was especially painful for those who focused on multiplayer, invested their time and money, and got a product that was worse than what the previous game (ME3) offered.

    As a fan of the Mass Effect trilogy, I was heavily disappointed with what Andromeda offered. It seemed as if they had a nice idea that they turned into a generic "good guys, bad guys" game and then threw it away.    … Expand
  6. MeleeM
    Jun 5, 2022
    0
    Loved the Mass Effect trilogy (with the exception of the asinine "Citadel" dlc for ME3). "Andromeda", however, is an absolute steaming heap of tedium and unintuitive controls. A more appropriate title would have been "Lost in Space".
  7. Crazybasil
    Oct 5, 2021
    1
    Well, here we are. I loved Mass Effect. I loved it with all my heart. I defended the third part, despite all the controversy it caused. But this ... This, ladies and gentlemen, is a reflection of the current order of things. This happened because someone felt that the personal and political agendas of minorities fit well with art. No. God bless no. Not when it comes to radical statements.Well, here we are. I loved Mass Effect. I loved it with all my heart. I defended the third part, despite all the controversy it caused. But this ... This, ladies and gentlemen, is a reflection of the current order of things. This happened because someone felt that the personal and political agendas of minorities fit well with art. No. God bless no. Not when it comes to radical statements.
    An explanation of each character difference, backed up by history, is required. I don't want to communicate with a gay man, but with a thoughtful character who can be anyone. The story brings a fictional character to life, makes us adore or hate him. But not when they shout from the screen that it is absolutely normal to be like that. No, this is unnatural. Don't force it on us.
    This is not how to show that minorities are strong and have equal rights. Horizon just came out and shows you how to create a strong female hero.
    The main thing here is not a lackluster plot and bad graphics.
    This is just a very bad representation. An agenda that not everyone agrees on yet. An agenda that not everyone will accept.
    I'm very sad now. Because of this game, I lost a piece of my heart. Mass Effect is no longer for me.
    Please, if you don't want a bad script to come naturally, don't buy this game. Don't sponsor the death of the video game industry.    … Expand
  8. Windolicker
    Sep 20, 2021
    0
    The SJW diversity crowd strikes again; it oozes from this game. These people suck at writing. They are obsessed with emotions, not offending their leftist friends, and will not take any risks. They aren't outside the box thinkers. It is just another IP in a long list that has been run into the ground. Because we have to hire based on what people look like and not based on merit. That's myThe SJW diversity crowd strikes again; it oozes from this game. These people suck at writing. They are obsessed with emotions, not offending their leftist friends, and will not take any risks. They aren't outside the box thinkers. It is just another IP in a long list that has been run into the ground. Because we have to hire based on what people look like and not based on merit. That's my observation anyway.… Expand
  9. OPepPep
    Aug 19, 2021
    4
    Darn, what a bummer. The Mass Effect Trilogy will forever be my favorite series, but Andromeda was an oops. I will say, the updates have definitely made it more bearable but as a whole this is just sloppy.

    The player animations are from previous gens, the menus are a headache, and the AI is just uninspiring. Enemies are just boring, don't even care about killing them half the time. The    Darn, what a bummer. The Mass Effect Trilogy will forever be my favorite series, but Andromeda was an oops. I will say, the updates have definitely made it more bearable but as a whole this is just sloppy.

    The player animations are from previous gens, the menus are a headache, and the AI is just uninspiring. Enemies are just boring, don't even care about killing them half the time. The story isn't the greatest writing ever but did enjoy the monolith angle. Just playing it to earn the achievements on a different console at this point.

    It is certainly not the worst RPG in the world, but as far as Mass Effect goes this is just not it. The first 3 left big shoes to fill, with ME2 being an absolute gem of a game; but this felt rushed and uninspired completely. If you have played the first 3 games, definitely still give Andromeda a play through. If for nothing else, you can get the achievements and say that you have played every Mass Effect game.

    Fingers crossed it gets a lot better if another is made.    … Expand
  10. kevmclay82
    Jul 12, 2021
    3
    I know this review is years after release but here is my opinion and a little backstory.
    I brought this game when it released played though it and went it was alright but not as good as the trilogy that came before it put on my shelf and never gave it a second thought. Fast forward to now I buy the remaster of the trilogy and love it as much as I did before know I have the continuation    I know this review is years after release but here is my opinion and a little backstory.
    I brought this game when it released played though it and went it was alright but not as good as the trilogy that came before it put on my shelf and never gave it a second thought. Fast forward to now I buy the remaster of the trilogy and love it as much as I did before know I have the continuation on my shelf and decide to replay it and I was so disappointed. Even years later there are glitches. I've had areas of a map not load. The game game freeze while loading. NPC's just look unfinished. I've had to quit and restart to get a quest to load or finish. The story feels weaker and feels like a poor copy of the trilogy. I didn't feel as invested with the crew our given. The new galaxy feels lifeless 2 new races and one of them is the enermy. I remember hearing that after this game came out there were so many problems with it that Bioware went f**k it and abandoned it but it.
    Again I know this review is years late but with the remaster out I want any new players to have a chance to read post from someone who tried to come back to it years later.    … Expand
  11. Eliesio
    May 25, 2021
    0
    não gostei por não ter a dublagens em português do Brasil. Mais sem contar que o jogo é muito bom
  12. Dom007
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    This game destroyed the mass effect franchise and I hate it for that. It was boring as hell and the complete opposite quality of the original trilogy.
    I didn't even make it past the half way point, I was done with how boring it was.
    This game was also far to buggy and the AI also sucked.
    And don't get me started on the facial expressions.
  13. Mattyhaxxx
    Feb 9, 2021
    0
    Horrible. What a waste. You can tell how much effort they put into the game if at all. Can’t even make it past the first mission.
  14. Steyraus
    Feb 8, 2021
    0
    This game is a horrible, frustrating and biring ecperiance.. You spend the first hours of the game getting you head bitten off and beliitled by **** and wankers, with no dialogue options to retaliate or put them in their place. It just a horrible world, all the woman character look like sutvivors of bad botox jobs with the latest sjw hair cut and they are all **** people..The world isThis game is a horrible, frustrating and biring ecperiance.. You spend the first hours of the game getting you head bitten off and beliitled by **** and wankers, with no dialogue options to retaliate or put them in their place. It just a horrible world, all the woman character look like sutvivors of bad botox jobs with the latest sjw hair cut and they are all **** people..The world is sterile and lifeless , it just crap to explore. Pacing of the game is also bad , you walk arend takk to people for 2 hours , then fight for 1 hours. the whole game is split into specific gameplay segments that are to long. Old bioware games blended all the stles perfectly in small doses. People call this Inquiition in space, that an acurate descrption.. Has all the problems in a different setting.… Expand
  15. Ju21ian
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    How do I get the money back for this **** **** It's even difficult to call it a game.
  16. fundakk
    Dec 17, 2020
    2
    Just finished it (without Liam loyalty mission because it hasn't triggered - bug). It is bad. Main problem for me is that it is game about loading. One of final missions of one planets (no spoilers) looks like this: you are on your ship - go to system -> LOAD -> go to planet -> LOAD -> land on the planet -> LOAD -> run few meters -> LOAD ENTERING DOOR (opening these doors take longer thanJust finished it (without Liam loyalty mission because it hasn't triggered - bug). It is bad. Main problem for me is that it is game about loading. One of final missions of one planets (no spoilers) looks like this: you are on your ship - go to system -> LOAD -> go to planet -> LOAD -> land on the planet -> LOAD -> run few meters -> LOAD ENTERING DOOR (opening these doors take longer than other to allow objects to load) -> run few meters -> LOAD ENTERING DOOR -> watch dialog (while choosing responses that are irrelevant to story and gameplay), run few meters -> LOAD ENTERING DOOR -> run few meters -> LOAD ENTERING DOOR -> run few meters to terminal -> LOAD -> run few meters -> you can ride for 2 minutes or fast travel so LOAD -> run and watch cutscene, make one decision (changing model appearing at the end of the game) -> go back to starting position so LOAD -> terminal transit -> LOAD -> first door -> LOAD -> second door -> LOAD -> watch dialog and it's end of the quest. Except main quest all quest are like that - lots of loading, a bit of running, some shooting/scanning, dialog and go to other planet, so again lots of loading. Gameplay is ok, but a massive amount of work were placed to create all dialogs and lore but most ware created just to fill blanks without any creativity. Cinematics are bad. Mechanics of dialogs are bad - it sound like a "FRIENDS" without lough track - speaking, pause, speaking and all lack any emotions, and if there are some emotions, bad animation makes it look bad. Same few animals across whole galaxy cluster. No music so gameplay is a bit flat (final mission has music and is way more entertaining). Whole game looks like some scrum or agile management where creatives ware used to fill gaps, not to shape whole experience.… Expand
  17. lulu_belle
    Dec 7, 2020
    2
    Terrible game. I have rage quit it and I am not even interested in finishing it. I am a huge fan of the original trilogy (I even like ME3, sue me) and was absolutely excited for this release. Bought it a year after everyone complained about it thinking "people are probably exaggerating, maybe it's good but cause it's not Shep and the team... bla bla bla" BUT NO! It is terrible.
    Now for    Terrible game. I have rage quit it and I am not even interested in finishing it. I am a huge fan of the original trilogy (I even like ME3, sue me) and was absolutely excited for this release. Bought it a year after everyone complained about it thinking "people are probably exaggerating, maybe it's good but cause it's not Shep and the team... bla bla bla" BUT NO! It is terrible.
    Now for the constructive part;
    the game play is smooth, the actions switch in a smooth manner and there are things added and improved (as expected). The worlds are beautifully rendered and in some case even magical.
    However, with worlds so beautiful you'd expect pleasant facial animation and better than 2012, but no, it looks like they just look so stiff and unexpressive. HELL the first mass effect looks way superior compared to this animation! (I do believe they have aged pretty nicely though). And the glitching, the glitching! As I said, I bought this game 1 YEAR after the release so patches had been created and still had characters disappear and never to be found during battle, people speaking to the wall and me replying to their backs, tired faces with the characters telling me how they felt cause I couldn't tell, got killed and the game kept om going without me while the game over was hovering over my character's body and wouldn't transition to the loading screen (kept it on to see if my squad mates killed the boss and I'd revive for kick but nothing), etc.
    The story is boring, I never feel the urgency of the story nor the investment in the characters, they could all be Kaiden or Ashley for what I care. The character conflict is always short lived or their relationship among each other (Ryder and father for example) are odd at best and very detached. I understand having a distant parent in the story, but there is a distant father or a apathetic character that has no feeling of any sort with no explanation with no sense of the characters being connected or somehow disconnected. Bioware used to be able to tell amazing stories in it's golden age, where did they go? This story line feels like a Buch of ideas glued together, which I understand its basically what happened behind the scenes and it shows.
    Combat and enemies are always the same (it's not 2007 anymore you have the tea now) and for how beautiful certain worlds are, they are just too big and there is way too much exploration which takes away from the story and it has you forget what you are doing and why you go in that position to start with. The colours are over saturated and it doesn't make it feel like it belongs in the ME universe. I personally prefer having certain abilities and classes from the start and get better at them, but here you can change your class and abilities whenever... not a fan; you are trying to grow with your character and focus on certain abilities and get better at them, but this system makes your character feel like a Jack of all trades, you know all but KNOW none.
    If it had been a game in and of itself and was mainly exploration based, sure, whatever, the beauty of the worlds and mystery of them could have saved it a little, but to be inserted in the mass effect universe and receive this it was basically DOA.
    However, because I hate the original Sarah Ryder, I created my own and, though there were few options, I created a cool and pretty character + brother and the autogenerated father was a silver fox that I would of personally romance if had the chance and understood why Cora was pissed he died (even if that was short lived).

    It's a lengthy review, but this game is so bad that just saying it's garbage is unfair to the team that I understand was pushed and shoved during development and had to release a game that was broken from pre production. I would have given it a 1, but because the devs were under pressure a pity point is earned.    … Expand
  18. alexslork
    Dec 5, 2020
    1
    time. I don't care about the technical problems, or animations. The writing is terrible, I can't exactly put my finger on what is wrong with this game. I keep playing ho
  19. Ruzaky
    Sep 24, 2020
    4
    Man...this is sad more than anything else. All 3 games of Mass Effect was so fu**ing good. Yes ending of Me 3 was small mess but anyway game was fun. But Andromeda is all the way is mess. Only thing is better is combat...thats it
  20. IvsonSantos
    Sep 17, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very confuse map and menu item. Difficult to manage equipment and graphics are not ps4. A lot of bugs with the enemies and sometimes the hero get stuck in the cenario… Expand
  21. Alex1
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    The game is quite good, at least now after all patches. The animation is not that good i agree, but overall game experience feels good as well. The plot isn't very complicated and it's not bad after either.

    Battle system has been improved since previous games and it's finally interesting to fight multiple enemies. Exploration is also much better than in previous games although the game    The game is quite good, at least now after all patches. The animation is not that good i agree, but overall game experience feels good as well. The plot isn't very complicated and it's not bad after either.

    Battle system has been improved since previous games and it's finally interesting to fight multiple enemies. Exploration is also much better than in previous games although the game does not award you for discovering new places.

    So overall it's good old Mass Effect with some new mechanics. I mostly liked it. The story is the main weakness i'd say - it could have been more interesting.    … Expand
  22. AudioRemedy
    Aug 26, 2020
    3
    Intensely bland, ham-dashed gameplay with poor balance, unreliable servers, and a janky campaign. Even three and a half years after release it's still a dumpster fire of glitches and instability. The ONLY redeeming factors are a few supporting characters. That's it.
  23. Killiomadness
    Aug 7, 2020
    1
    It’s awful just awful ea just ruined another franchise and it’s not coming back
  24. LEGENDARY_POWER
    Jul 26, 2020
    3
    I love Mass Effect so that is why I so hate this game. It is doing everything wrong. Story is boring, characters are very deep. Please back to Original trilogy and do something there.
  25. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    A trash game with nothing worthy of a positive mention. It is all tedious crap that you hae to go through in order to finish the uninspired story, in a generic sci-fi universe popolated by barely functional characters.This game doesn't do anything better than mediocra, and it isn't coming from n angry ME fan.
  26. DargKan
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Ребят, а как вам на вкус жопа Аниты Саркисян? Guys, how do you taste an Anita Sarkisian's ass?
  27. Tioneb-_
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    Hi. Im so confuse about this game, just don’t play it if you are a mass effect lover. However, it’s not a terrible game, but very bad Mass effect.
  28. khamzindamir
    Jun 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, it is not a game really. This is just a test of Frostbite engine. Do not install it plz, Don't waste your time… Expand
  29. pytlar
    May 24, 2020
    4
    Uninstalled it after 10h. The game looks like poorly stitched together micor missions and activities known from asian MMOs. The plot starts almost like the first part., but rewritten by teenagers, I did;t care. Characters? Mostly bland and dull. Tons of items, crafting, resource gathering. All the boring stuff, which the devs put instead of good plot and interesting world
  30. Darensais
    May 23, 2020
    0
    очень плохая игра. очень жаль что купил эту игру. в нескольких словах: ЛГБТ пропаганда, наплевательская работа над игрой в целом
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 61
  3. Negative: 1 out of 61
  1. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    78
    It might be the biggest, most complex and action packed game in the franchise, but Mass Effect: Andromeda is also the least convincing one. The dated facial animations, the inconsistent writing quality and the regularly occurring bugs take you out of the experience too often. On top of that, BioWare has not used the concept of a whole new universe to its full potential, which often makes it feel like Mass Effect: Andromeda has not left our Milky Way at all.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 7, 2017
    70
    While it’s underwhelming in places, there’s a lot to like as you venture into the weirder parts of Andromeda. Frequent technical issues hamper the experience a bit, as does an uninspiring main story. [June 2017, p66]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 6, 2017
    81
    A welcome, if slightly patch return for Mass Effect. The script has problems, but combat is bloody brilliant. [May 2017, p.62]
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