Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! mea
  2. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    8
    could have been so much more epic as the first mass effect trilogy but it just wasn't as good as its predecessor.
  3. Anonemouse
    May 28, 2023
    8
    I did not play this game at release so by the time I played the majority of the glitches and issues had been resolved. I like the story and characters. The ability to jump added new mobility to combat and the more open world feel of the planets was also refreshing. While ME2 is still my favorite, this was a solid and fun addition in my book I know we won't get a a sequel to this but II did not play this game at release so by the time I played the majority of the glitches and issues had been resolved. I like the story and characters. The ability to jump added new mobility to combat and the more open world feel of the planets was also refreshing. While ME2 is still my favorite, this was a solid and fun addition in my book I know we won't get a a sequel to this but I would really like to see what the future held for the Andromeda Galaxy… Expand
  4. Yojimbo2015
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Probably the best example of the genre, the Mass Effect games were a grand space opera that nigh on perfectly blended shooting, RPG style exploration and story telling. Andromeda continues in the same vein but starts from scratch in a new galaxy with a new story arc and new set of characters, As such it doesn't have the same immersive feel of the previous two instalments and the story andProbably the best example of the genre, the Mass Effect games were a grand space opera that nigh on perfectly blended shooting, RPG style exploration and story telling. Andromeda continues in the same vein but starts from scratch in a new galaxy with a new story arc and new set of characters, As such it doesn't have the same immersive feel of the previous two instalments and the story and characterisation is not as rich. Having said all that, it's still an extremely playable and fun space-bound adventure...it just doesn't have the je ne sais quoi that marked the last two outings.… Expand
  5. SnowShad0382
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    Me ha gustado el juego, lo evite por mucho tiempo ya que estaba decepcionado que no se continuara con shepard, sin embargo esta entretenida merece una oportunidad y algunas cosas que mejorar para una nueva generación de consolas.
  6. sigmoidequation
    Feb 18, 2023
    8
    It just needs some polish. The combat is amazing and the story is engaging. And there is a lot of content. I put in over 50 hours and I am still not done with the main story. There are some bugs but nothing that is game stopping. Well worth the bargain price it is now for a fun few hours
  7. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    No me puede gustar más una historia y unos personajes. No se puede ser más guapo. Quiero jugar a más juegos así, por favor.
  8. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  9. Jomoke
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    I was hyped for this game cause i loved Mass Effect 3 which was the first part i played, but i played it so much, especially the multiplayer. In my opinion the best coop wave defend like game i ever played. And that is the main reason why Andromeda didnt had the same success imo. I cant really explain why but it didn't was the same anymore. The game constantly felt a bit laggy and the mapsI was hyped for this game cause i loved Mass Effect 3 which was the first part i played, but i played it so much, especially the multiplayer. In my opinion the best coop wave defend like game i ever played. And that is the main reason why Andromeda didnt had the same success imo. I cant really explain why but it didn't was the same anymore. The game constantly felt a bit laggy and the maps were too small for this new big enemies especially when u play in gold or platinum u didn't had even space. They just should it done like ME3. They literally could copy the game with new content and better graphics and it would be perfect. Still a good game btw… Expand
  10. jctejada
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    Picked up this game 5 years after release and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the graphics have held up. Yes, some of the facial animation issues are well documented but for me it doesn't get in the way of the gameplay. Honestly, I think the game would have done much better if it didn't have the name Mass Effect in its title. Instead, it should had been advertised as a game "based"Picked up this game 5 years after release and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the graphics have held up. Yes, some of the facial animation issues are well documented but for me it doesn't get in the way of the gameplay. Honestly, I think the game would have done much better if it didn't have the name Mass Effect in its title. Instead, it should had been advertised as a game "based" in the Mass Effect universe. It is entirely possible for 2 different games to exist in the same universe. Just look at Apex Legends and Titanfall and I'm sure there are other examples out there. This is how I look at the Mass Effect original trilogy and Andromeda, 2 different games with different protagonist and different enemies coexisting in the same universe. If you play Andromeda before you play the original trilogy you will probably enjoy Andromeda more because you will go into it more open minded. As per the gameplay... Andromeda is what it would look like if Mass Effect and Dragon Age had a baby. If you played both those games, then Andromeda will be very familiar to you. There's so much to do that you probably won't beat the game in a week, it's possible if you just stick to the main storyline but there're a lot of side missions to keep you busy for a while. The online multiplayer community is still pretty active, up to a squad of 4 PvE. With all the characters and weapons, you can unlock you will be busy for a while as well. Multiplayer is connected to the single player campaign as there are some multiplayer missions if completed successfully will reward you with stuff that you can use in the single player campaign. Currently there are no DLCs for this game but I'm hoping one day BioWare with bless us with one or two.… Expand
  11. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    Вполне хорошая игра, но сравнивая ее с трилогией она проиграет. Далекие миры, новые враги, вполне хорошая игра
  12. Karolina001
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely awesome game. I can't understand negative reviews about this game.
    Maby it's because I only play open world games because I love them, but this game is so detailed and there is so much to do. Of course this game is not totally perfect,but btw I don't know any game that is perfect. The quests are interesting. The only thing is, the world's could be a little bit fuller they are a    Absolutely awesome game. I can't understand negative reviews about this game.
    Maby it's because I only play open world games because I love them, but this game is so detailed and there is so much to do. Of course this game is not totally perfect,but btw I don't know any game that is perfect. The quests are interesting. The only thing is, the world's could be a little bit fuller they are a bit empty.More enemies and more loot would be nice. Other than that I'm very happy with this game    … Expand
  13. SuckerPunched79
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    I didn’t play this at launch but my understanding is that it was pretty painful. With the launch of the legendary edition I decided to play through all the games including this one. I will say while not perfect it has a lot of major improvements over the trilogy. The overall combat mechanics are incredible. Combat is fast paced, responsive and highly customizable thanks to the new SAMI didn’t play this at launch but my understanding is that it was pretty painful. With the launch of the legendary edition I decided to play through all the games including this one. I will say while not perfect it has a lot of major improvements over the trilogy. The overall combat mechanics are incredible. Combat is fast paced, responsive and highly customizable thanks to the new SAM profiles. Weapons can be crafted and modded letting combat really be whatever you want. The characters were great and some of the most engaging dialogue took place in the Nomad based on who you paired up. Some combinations like Liam and Vetra hated each other at first only to actually find a place of mutual respect as you continued to pair them together. Each character has unique attributes so playing with combinations always felt fresh and fun. Then there’s the Ryders. Bye bye rigid morality system. The new choice based system made feeling keyed into the choices so much easier. Some you felt the impact of in this game others will (hopefully) come down the line. It was nice to be able to approach situations more freely than simply good choice or bad choice. Ryder themselves was engaging and really had some incredible character development. The voice work was well nuanced (even if maybe the animation wasn’t) and your character’s confidence and skills grew as the game progressed. Now without any spoilers here, the story was awesome! Yes it’s way more open world than the prior entries but it’s meant to be. This is an unestablished galaxy for the Milky Way species and as such you have to form bonds of friendship and cooperation. There are a number of smaller challenges all over the locations to be solved as well as the main conflict. Speaking of, wow; talk about some big plot twists. All in all I found this to be an extremely enjoyable entry and look forward to hopefully getting a sequel as there were many many open plot lines. The future of the franchise is Andromeda.… Expand
  14. SliferD
    May 1, 2022
    8
    Not bad actually, Definitely underrated.
    There's a lot of bugs but nothing too distracting
  15. oceanice
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    По началу это сжвшное говно душнило, но после годовой паузы решил трайнуть ещё разок и втянулся
  16. Spleany
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Beautiful game, not as good as the trilogy (We all miss Shepard), but it’s nice to discover a new galaxy.
  17. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Достойная часть серии, если проходить её после всех всех частей. Она более опен ворлдная, что делает её немного пустой. Но атмосфера делает своё дело.
  18. John_II
    Jun 4, 2021
    8
    TLDR: This is a decent RPG. it's sci-fi and contains a lot of content to shoot through. it has puzzles, a good story, romance, and of course lots of aliens to go shoot. That's a good game.

    I actually think this game gets 10/10 but for the lack of polish. Long version: This is my favorite mass effect game. It has the character customization and exploration of ME and ME3, the    TLDR: This is a decent RPG. it's sci-fi and contains a lot of content to shoot through. it has puzzles, a good story, romance, and of course lots of aliens to go shoot. That's a good game.

    I actually think this game gets 10/10 but for the lack of polish.

    Long version:

    This is my favorite mass effect game. It has the character customization and exploration of ME and ME3, the tight levels of ME 2 and ME3, the multiplayer of ME3 and it's Mass Effect through and through.

    You get to make choices that impact the game and the narrative.

    I found it lack some polish. I don't like falling through the ground in the Tempest or on planets, I don't think the facial animations are great, and the game is a bit on the long side - over 80 hours for me trying to do everything.

    But in the end, I have fun. It's a good RPG customization of weapons and builds. You can level up all your squad mates to the max and you can make yourself into an unstoppable killing machine.

    The puzzles are fun if you like Sudoku - I do. If you don't, you can buy key fragments to get around them.

    The multiplayer is fast-paced and fun and there is no "team deathmatch" or "battle royale" mode - thank God!

    In the end, I recommend this game to any Mass Effect fan. it is the best of the series by far. I actually cannot believe this game gets 3/10 or 0/10 by some people. It's not a perfect game, but it does so much right that I think 8/10 is fair.

    I picked this game up in 2021 and I really enjoyed it. Come to Andromeda and explore, adventure awaits.    … Expand
  19. Ponds98
    May 24, 2021
    8
    Ok, it's not as good as the previous chapters but cmon...for a first chapter of a trilogy (that now is canceled, thank you **** haters) it's a really good game.
    Ok there are bugs and glitches but there were even in the others game...so all this hate is only cancer fandom, not real reviews; mass effect saga wasn't perfect on the technical side.
    The plot is really interesting, maybe Ryder    Ok, it's not as good as the previous chapters but cmon...for a first chapter of a trilogy (that now is canceled, thank you **** haters) it's a really good game.
    Ok there are bugs and glitches but there were even in the others game...so all this hate is only cancer fandom, not real reviews; mass effect saga wasn't perfect on the technical side.
    The plot is really interesting, maybe Ryder is not the most amazing character but it was supposed to be part of a trilogy.
    The crew is AWESOME, interesting characters more developed than the previous ones of the first mass effect game (be careful, not saga but in comparison to the first chapter of ME).
    People (stupid ones) compare this game to the whole saga...NO!!! you must compare It with the first game of the saga because Andromeda was supposed to be the START of a new trilogy, and as a first game It was really good.    … Expand
  20. slavigrad
    May 13, 2021
    8
    With all problem fixed, this was very good sci-fi story. The RPG and shooting mechanics with
    Biotic, Tech and Weapon skills with combos were fun.
    Great variety of weapons, armors, customization, skills and also characters, exploration of planets, solid vehicle driving etc. The choices were more cosmetic, but it was ok, I cannot say it was a linear story where nothing matters. This was    With all problem fixed, this was very good sci-fi story. The RPG and shooting mechanics with
    Biotic, Tech and Weapon skills with combos were fun.
    Great variety of weapons, armors, customization, skills and also characters, exploration of planets, solid vehicle driving etc.
    The choices were more cosmetic, but it was ok, I cannot say it was a linear story where nothing matters.
    This was my first entry in Mass Effect and it was good. Worth the time.    … Expand
  21. Lanycera
    May 10, 2021
    8
    2021 review: So, I recently decided to do another playthrough on PS4 before diving into MA Legendary Edition. I didn't play MA 1-3, so this was a fresh start for me.

    I cannot understand why it got such a bad rating? I feel like a lot of these reviews here are not genuine and purely based on hate due to the launch, the hate on Bioware in general or because it was different to what they    2021 review: So, I recently decided to do another playthrough on PS4 before diving into MA Legendary Edition. I didn't play MA 1-3, so this was a fresh start for me.

    I cannot understand why it got such a bad rating? I feel like a lot of these reviews here are not genuine and purely based on hate due to the launch, the hate on Bioware in general or because it was different to what they expected after MA 1-3. But that's not fair.

    A lot has been extensively covered, so I'll make it really short. This is what I liked about MA: Andromeda:

    - The beautiful environment. I mean, the worlds are truly breathtaking.
    - The RPG system - it is a roleplay game, with many impactful choices to be made. And you see a great change in every single world you discover and progress through.
    - The gameplay is really nice and skilltree extensive; I love that you can customise your own playstyle and it's fun to blast through enemy lines.
    - Questing is fun and none of the quests felt repetitive or boring
    - The characters, including their loyalty missions, are epic. Some more so than others, but overall I had a great time with them and their interactions between each other.
    - The voiceovers are excellent
    - The story was compelling from start to finish, with some goosebump moments. Unfortunately many questions were left unanswered because they decided to abandon MA: Andromeda for Anthem (lol).

    I mean...what do you want more from an RPG? It's pure entertainment, with a solid story and characters. I enjoyed it just as much as playing through DA: Inquisition (if we leave out the DLC).
    The facial animations might have been a mess on launch, but they are decent now. Some cutscenes might still be a wonky, but the majority was fine. I didn't encounter any visual bugs or gamebreaking bugs whatsoever at this point.

    Sure, it's not a Witcher 3 or Red Dead Redemption 2, but it's still very worth playing - especially now. If you like RPGs and science fiction, it's a must to check out.    … Expand
  22. Shaiitann88
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    Strange, but this is the best space game at the moment. Combat system, graphics, planetary exploration, music. Development problems knocked Andromeda down and affected the animation. Cut the game in half and you have a very good RPG.
  23. UntidySaturn
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Не знаю почему так много хейта на эту игру мне она зашла, не знаю я ценил исключительно геймплей и сюжет)
  24. naufri27
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    A esta entrega le mató un lanzamiento lleno de bugs que estropeaban la experiencia de juego. Hoy en día, en cambio, es un juego que sin tener corregidos todos sus fallos, es muy bueno. Es más, es la evolución natural del primer Mass Effect, con una exploración más pulida y unos combates con multitud de opciones. El argumento, siguiendo la línea de Bioware, se aventura en imaginar uno deA esta entrega le mató un lanzamiento lleno de bugs que estropeaban la experiencia de juego. Hoy en día, en cambio, es un juego que sin tener corregidos todos sus fallos, es muy bueno. Es más, es la evolución natural del primer Mass Effect, con una exploración más pulida y unos combates con multitud de opciones. El argumento, siguiendo la línea de Bioware, se aventura en imaginar uno de los grandes hitos de la humanidad, el primer contacto extraterrestre, con momentos épicos y emotivos.… Expand
  25. Syifa
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Despite so many people hate this game, i love this game for some aspcet especially the combat mechanism and i think the best so far for mass effect series
  26. Fadomas
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Really enjoyed the game. Finished it two times in a row even at insanity level for the trophies. If you like open world games with lots of stuff to do side quests exploring upgrading character lots of customization even romances give that game a chance and buy it you won't regret it. Also I must report the incredible multiplayer which never gets boring and lots of players who still playingReally enjoyed the game. Finished it two times in a row even at insanity level for the trophies. If you like open world games with lots of stuff to do side quests exploring upgrading character lots of customization even romances give that game a chance and buy it you won't regret it. Also I must report the incredible multiplayer which never gets boring and lots of players who still playing the game … Expand
  27. Monpek
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Very much enjoyed the game. I didn't play it or patched so I can't speak to how it started out but the combat is best in the series and I played it and 3 times and enjoyed it every single time
  28. Nooneinpartic
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    Once I got into it I really enjoyed the game play and the progression. There are quite a few bugs and parts That seem kind of not fully fleshed-out but overall I enjoyed it quite a bit.
  29. 3fallin
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Great game if not for the heavy bugs and game breaking glitches that EA won’t fix. Music is great along with characters. EA made a good game and I hope we get a sequel that joins milky way and andromeda’s galaxy. The Kett should also be a focus in the next one.
  30. elMorseman
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A somewhat underrated and unfairly maligned game, it’s not quite up to par with the ME trilogy, no could it or should it be; those games setup and concluded a story with all the familiarity that comes with, so if you’re looking for more Shepard, Reapers and Galaxy in peril, this ain’t it. Its more Star Wars than Empire Strikes back for better and worse.

    This is a new story with a new protagonist and a new galaxy so you’ll need to get reacquainted.

    It has its issues: The story takes a while to get underway and can be a bit uneven/awkward for the first couple of hours, however it gets a lot better

    Character expressions are understated and tend towards the bland with a few exceptions, - but nowhere near as egregious as initially reported

    Dialogue leans towards painfully cringeworthy but evolves towards pretty amusing and often brilliant as the game goes on

    Not enough new races - the new denizens of the galaxy feel a tad familiar but there are some cool twists here n there.

    Like it’s predecessors (with the exception of ME2) side quests range from dull fetch quests and awful missions to the occasional ingenious moment, no real changes there.
    Cinematics are few and far between replaced with a sort of 3rd person convo framing, not really up to ME standards Choices/morality are ok, not spectacular but no awful - on a par with ME1/3 - the changes are interesting but could do with more development

    There are still some bugs in the game that can be distracting but won’t break immersion all that much.

    Some questionable design issues - the mission marker can’t differentiate between floors leading to a bit of milling about initially

    The storyline is serviceable and indeed enjoyable though with the same weaknesses/contrivances as ME3, it won’t revolutionise story telling but let’s be honest ME plots haven’t been all that since Drew Karpyshin left the game and BioWare.

    Where this game shines for me is combat, atmosphere and exploration, exceptionally, polished, well integrated and addictive;

    The music isn’t perhaps as memorable as ME1 or 2 but it’s cleverly understated and tends to get under the skin, on a number of occasions I found my heart pounding in fairly regular combat due to the way it’s handled, filters rising as you near the combat zone, and because of the lack of bombast you feel rather than hear it, brilliant stuff!

    The combat and profiles system is utterly brilliant! Real blast, slick and exciting throughout with a brilliant sense of verticality, the AI can be a bit dodgy but it’s an exception rather than a rule

    Exploration is a blast and very attractive, it goes a long way to make a lot of dull side quests worth doing. The Nomad and scanning (omnitool) are really welcome additions as is the welcome return of expanded skill trees, though a bit of balancing would make them more of a risk/reward rather than a no downfall feature, especially in the endgame.

    All in all, it’s not even the best ME game, but it steps towards the right direction for the franchise, enhancing and improving upon shoddy first iterations (Mako, ME2 skills) and certainly improves upon ME3 which I found to be a mix of huge set pieces that were great peppered with some godawful side quests, infuriating melodrama and mind bogglingly boring side quests. It’s not a war game but an exploration game with insanely good combat mechanics and fascinating exploration that’ll have you coming back for more.
    I can see flashes of brilliance throughout the game despite the blemishes and I get wistful about what might have been, they did well to get it this good all things considered and it is a very enjoyable game. This coming from a big fan of ME1 and ME2, NOT ME3 7.5-8/10    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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  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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