Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. MightbeDeadmeat
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I'm not sure you people understand what a review is. Just because you didn't like or, half of you who didn't even play it or going to complain about an otherwise okay game, doesn't mean you shell out an automatic zero. Let's get down to it. Mass Effect Andromeda strives to go back to how the first game was, while keeping elements from the 3rd game. Exploration is functional and still moreI'm not sure you people understand what a review is. Just because you didn't like or, half of you who didn't even play it or going to complain about an otherwise okay game, doesn't mean you shell out an automatic zero. Let's get down to it. Mass Effect Andromeda strives to go back to how the first game was, while keeping elements from the 3rd game. Exploration is functional and still more enjoyable than ME1's. The character animations are hit or miss, as well as the writing. But if any of you are remembering ME1-3's animations and writing to be amazing works or art, you need to go play them again. The new class system is a step up in freedom for the player, and the dialogue options are more varied and less cut and dry. Occasionally cheesy dialogue just adds to the fact that this is a mass effect game. It's always been somewhat cheesy. Anybody remember Shepard's best insult for a Hanar? Yeah. Multiplayer is a complete upgrade from the 3rd game outside of character selection which is organized from rarity rather than class. All in all the game isn't perfect, it has it's share of missteps. But it doesn't deserve a zero. It's not a bad game. You people are simply refusing to enjoy it for what it is. You're going into it with a bad attitude and in some cases don't go into it at all. IF Mass Effect dies as a franchise, It wont be because of EA, it'll be because of you people who slam the game and refuse to support them for minor issues.… Expand
  2. Mordor2112
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    I played the heck out of ME 2 on PC and ME 3 on PS3, had a blast with both and really loved those games. Did I have big expectations about Andromeda - yes, I did and I'm not disappointed. I'm playing on a regular PS4 and the game is good! Yes, you get a bunch of ugly faces to chose from and there are a few glitches (I got stuck between rocks in the first 20 minutes) but it's a huge arenaI played the heck out of ME 2 on PC and ME 3 on PS3, had a blast with both and really loved those games. Did I have big expectations about Andromeda - yes, I did and I'm not disappointed. I'm playing on a regular PS4 and the game is good! Yes, you get a bunch of ugly faces to chose from and there are a few glitches (I got stuck between rocks in the first 20 minutes) but it's a huge arena with enough things to do for months. I'm telling you, if were into the Mass Effect universe before you shouldn't miss this one.… Expand
  3. tbeit2
    Aug 7, 2017
    8
    Overall, I found this game to be highly enjoyable. It had some major problems, mainly due to some boring fetch quest, some hit or miss writing and a some technical problems. What makes it fun is the characters are all enjoyable, the world is a joy to explore and combat is really fun. There is a lot of interesting content as well, plenty of it I was happy to do and the multiplayer is reallyOverall, I found this game to be highly enjoyable. It had some major problems, mainly due to some boring fetch quest, some hit or miss writing and a some technical problems. What makes it fun is the characters are all enjoyable, the world is a joy to explore and combat is really fun. There is a lot of interesting content as well, plenty of it I was happy to do and the multiplayer is really fun as well. I personally loved the game and now with some patches and a price drop I would say it is definitely worth it.… Expand
  4. SensualSanta
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    This is my first Mass Effect game so there isn't any nostalgic baggage that would affect this review.

    Despite the rubbery facial animations and character models, tacky dialogue with some really cringe worthy lines (especially that one trans gender Andromeda explorer on Eos) and somewhat jerky combat I have to say that this game deserves a solid 8 after 30hrs. Exploring feels worthwhile,    This is my first Mass Effect game so there isn't any nostalgic baggage that would affect this review.

    Despite the rubbery facial animations and character models, tacky dialogue with some really cringe worthy lines (especially that one trans gender Andromeda explorer on Eos) and somewhat jerky combat I have to say that this game deserves a solid 8 after 30hrs. Exploring feels worthwhile, locales are diverse enough, combat gets better when you get used to it and crafting through research paces the character improvements nicely. Yes there are glitches and bugs - some game breaking (meaning you need to load an older save to try to progress) and some just annoying as hell. They are probably working on the bugs already so there is a good chance that some of them are addressed already by the time you read this.    … Expand
  5. Danwarthekiller
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I don't understand how some of you can say that the story is bad, when the game just came out today in the Us there is no way that any of you have completed the game yet. And for what I have played, of the whit EA access on Xbox one, I liked it,and sure it has some bad facial animations , but that dos not make a bad game, and we have to think about that it is not the same team, that madeI don't understand how some of you can say that the story is bad, when the game just came out today in the Us there is no way that any of you have completed the game yet. And for what I have played, of the whit EA access on Xbox one, I liked it,and sure it has some bad facial animations , but that dos not make a bad game, and we have to think about that it is not the same team, that made this game as the old ones. So of what I have played of the game I would say that they have done a great job whit this.… Expand
  6. JotaRomao
    Oct 19, 2019
    8
    Ah cmon! It's a very good game. It's huge, lots of content, fun stuff to do. The idea behind the story is great, but the script is meh. It's not as scientifical (or well written) like others ME, but it's a great game nevertheless. There's a lot of bugs, a LOT. But nothing that really bothered me. Buy it on sale and give it a run. It will grow on you. (I did not play the Multiplayer game)
  7. marmotmx
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    After +110 hours playing I can say that this is a very entertaining game, different from the original trilogy, and it's okay because it's meant to be that way. You are not a war hero, you are an explorer, trying to find your place in a far away galaxy. New friends and discovering new planets. Great combat system and skills, extremely entertaining, with a very good story and characters. YouAfter +110 hours playing I can say that this is a very entertaining game, different from the original trilogy, and it's okay because it's meant to be that way. You are not a war hero, you are an explorer, trying to find your place in a far away galaxy. New friends and discovering new planets. Great combat system and skills, extremely entertaining, with a very good story and characters. You just have to understand that this crew isn't 'your ME righteous full of heroes crew... You are not a SPECTRE, you are the PATHFINDER. The Tempest it's full of people who felt they didn't fit in the Milky Way, and in a way they become this very tight crazy family. They are more relaxed, their motivations are quite different from those of the original ME.

    There's a bit of Fanservice for the old fans of the franchise and a lot of improvements in the craft / skills / combat areas. There's a lot of side missions and most are important to unlock more missions, loyalty from people and all. It's a very massive game, exploring every inch of the planets will take you a lot of hours per planet. My only complain would be that some missions end up being repetitive, so as some mini bosses (as Architects or Ascendants)

    I only had 3 bugs in the gameplay. Animations have improved after the patch, playing a couple of hours won't give you the feel on the game, I honestly played the first 10 just exploring, no priority missions, people have been extremely absurd about rating this game below 7. It's a good and fun game. Not a masterpiece, but also not trash.    … Expand
  8. JD-Lo
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    The overly negative scores are ridiculous, and the ratings are obviously being brigaded.. While the game has issues, it certainly doesn't bring it down to under a 4.0.
  9. Shenoda
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    It's no the best game and it's not the game of the year. Actually, it's not bad at all. You can feel the spirit of previous parts of mass effect in this game. It looks like two different teams took part in the development process (mass effect original team and dragon age inquisition team). Mass effect team did an excellent work and dragon age team did the worst things in the game. Well inIt's no the best game and it's not the game of the year. Actually, it's not bad at all. You can feel the spirit of previous parts of mass effect in this game. It looks like two different teams took part in the development process (mass effect original team and dragon age inquisition team). Mass effect team did an excellent work and dragon age team did the worst things in the game. Well in summary not bad, really not bad.… Expand
  10. grizzyGR
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect Andromeda is a great game. While there are many negative reviews keep in mind that the people who are hating Andromeda and are saying the original ME trilogy was amazing are the same people who did nothing but complain about Mass Effect 3 (view their old reviews of ME3 if you don't believe me) In today's day and age, there will always be haters.

    Andromeda reminds me a lot of    Mass Effect Andromeda is a great game. While there are many negative reviews keep in mind that the people who are hating Andromeda and are saying the original ME trilogy was amazing are the same people who did nothing but complain about Mass Effect 3 (view their old reviews of ME3 if you don't believe me) In today's day and age, there will always be haters.

    Andromeda reminds me a lot of the original Mass Effect. It is a solid game with great ideas and promise, but it comes up a little short on some fronts. The primary difference is that Mass Effect (1) introduced us to this whole new universe, and Andromeda is just a new galaxy within that universe.

    Yes, facial animations aren't great but they don't ruin the game. Game-play is incredibly fun and the new jump boost takes it to a whole new level. My biotic can now get up close and personal and quickly boost away to get back to cover before getting destroyed. Multiplayer is still great (some issues linking to single player on occasion, but not too bad). The story is decent so far, but nothing groundbreaking. However, the focus that YOU are the alien is a feeling I enjoy very much. Planetary exploring is also very fun and satisfying. Some missions can be monotonous, but there are enough options that you can change things up pretty easily.

    Overall, I give this game an 8. However, the level of enjoyment I receive while playing feels like a 10. Give this game an honest chance, and try not to dwell on the bad things you may have read. Having tunnel vision on one or two flaws can make you blind to the beauty around it.    … Expand
  11. Rickety_Cricket
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    RIP this review because it’s objective and positive.

    It took time for me to get into the swing of this game and ultimately classify it as a welcome and natural continuation of the Mass Effect series for a few reasons. The first reason: the character models are flat out ugly. They quite frankly feel unfinished. It feels like they used Dragon Age: Inquisition’s smooth and colorful models    RIP this review because it’s objective and positive.

    It took time for me to get into the swing of this game and ultimately classify it as a welcome and natural continuation of the Mass Effect series for a few reasons. The first reason: the character models are flat out ugly. They quite frankly feel unfinished. It feels like they used Dragon Age: Inquisition’s smooth and colorful models and tried to make them more realistic by adding extra texture and detail to the faces. Paired with the unnatural facial animations, and you are left with this strange midpoint between cartoony and realistic that is strange. When your character first jolts on screen, it is a bit shocking. You are then immediately greeted by more characters, and they look no better. I’ll have to look back, but I remember the models in even Mass Effects 3 looking better.

    Adding to the rough start is the fact that it gets off to a very in my opinion rushed start. While I normally would praise a game for jumping right into the action and feel that more games should do it, Mass Effect is a series that values you taking your time. To boot, this game features a whole new story in a whole new galaxy with a whole new cast of characters. I would have preferred it if the game let you wake up, walk around a bit and learn who everyone was and heck, who YOU are. Instead, you wake up, you are engaged with dialogue, and suddenly, you are put to work. It’s one of the few times I was aching for MORE exposition. Between the rushed intro and the ugly characters, I wouldn’t blame most people from being turned off from the get go. It isn’t until you are off the opening location (an ark named Hyperion, one of several arks designed to aid the Andromeda Initiative) that you can breathe and experience what this game really offers the Mass Effect universe. And that “something” is great.

    Freedom.

    I’ve often lamented the Mass Effect series for going in the wrong direction compared to where I thought it should go. I was disappointed that the games seemed to favor increased linearity over increased exploration, as I feel that a game that involves exploring space and building alliances lends itself to a more open world form of gameplay. Instead, Mass Effect 2 featured smaller explorable hubs, including the comparatively tiny Citadel. And then Mass Effect 3 increased the size of the Citadel while offering less compelling additional areas. Since then, open world games have become an increasingly sexy genre in the gaming world, and while this leads to a lot of games that are tiring because they are poorly done open worlds with nothing more than repetitive busy work to fill the map or worse, gigantic maps with nothing to do in them (No Man’s Sky), I always thought Mass Effect was a perfect candidate for a more open experience.

    So when you arrive on your first mission you get a slice of the more open experience that will only become more open as the chains come off and you are left to your own devices.

    Here is also when you will experience your first combat situations, and man. The combat is great. The combat seems to be a controversial subject to some people as the skill choices have become more streamlined and any limitations on weapon choice or play style based on class have been removed. The dirty word “casualization” will be thrown around plenty here, but more streamlined and enjoyable to play while still offering variety is not a bad thing. To boot skill selection is still up to the player and those choices will have a very material effect on how the game is played, making it no less of an RPG than previous iterations. Do you want to go all biotic to manipulate foes and hit them with devastating combinations? Do you want to go all tech? Do you want to go all pure combat? Do you want a combination? It’s up to you.

    Further improving the combat is the movement, which was always an annoyance in the Mass Effect series. Before, Mass Effect was largely a pure cover shooter with an often-tricky camera and stoic movement. But now movement is a lot more flowing, making it much more fast-paced and fun. Cover now happens automatically when you move toward a wall with a weapon drawn and getting out of cover is as easy as just moving, making you feel much less stuck to walls. Dashing and the jetpack are great and make for a more quick and verticle experience.Maybe from the outside these changes seem radical, but when you play the game, the changes are nothing but a natural and welcome evolution to the Mass Effect formula.

    After this tutorial mission the game begins to take shape. You now have an idea of who you are, what your mission is and your role in the game to come. You will soon be on your first proper planet complete with several side quests, ready to experience the truly great experience before you. If you try to get past the rocky start, you won’t regret it.

    Also it runs really well on PC.

    8/10, very good    … Expand
  12. jorge6029
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I starting saying that I'm a huge ME fan since the beginning of the franchise. Andromeda is not a perfect game but I can feel the spirit of the ME universe on it. The game have a lot of opportunities to improve specially in the animation aspect, but the combat system is great, planet design is really good. This is a new adventure, not a sequel, same lore different history differentI starting saying that I'm a huge ME fan since the beginning of the franchise. Andromeda is not a perfect game but I can feel the spirit of the ME universe on it. The game have a lot of opportunities to improve specially in the animation aspect, but the combat system is great, planet design is really good. This is a new adventure, not a sequel, same lore different history different situations and different character. So far, a couple of frame drops is all I've experienced, no major bugs or game break glitches. I'm enjoying Mass Effect Andromeda very much. I really appreciate the effort of Bioware to deliver a new ME experience for the fans.… Expand
  13. Slowery
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Playing just over 20 hours, we can say that playable, the game is not as good as the previous parts, but playable.
    At its 8 (with a stretch of course), she deserved, but only with the stretch set as a fan of the series.
  14. InqWhiteCrow
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Не смотрел прохождений и прочих сюжетных роликов. Поиграл более 30 часов, мне понравилось. Советую.

    Из плюсов:
    Сюжет хороший
    Боёвка подрая
    Графика красивая
    Интересная раскачка

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    Озвучка
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  15. st211
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    The same people who rated this a 1 or 0 are probably the same people who though No Mans Sky was the best game ever.

    But seriously the game has some cosmetic things that needs patching up and isn't the most groundbreaking of the series, but a good game is still under all of this, so far the story seems cohesive enough to be good, and while the humans look a bit dumb or emotionless i am    The same people who rated this a 1 or 0 are probably the same people who though No Mans Sky was the best game ever.

    But seriously the game has some cosmetic things that needs patching up and isn't the most groundbreaking of the series, but a good game is still under all of this, so far the story seems cohesive enough to be good, and while the humans look a bit dumb or emotionless i am hoping they fix it sooner. I throughly enjoy it so far as is. May come back and redo the review upon completion.

    I say read up on things and don't listen to all the negative, if you want a solid game, that plays well i recommend. And don't listen to all the hype behind "Oh this game is awful" read the good and bad and make a decision for yourself.    … Expand
  16. titanmusashi
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I guess the Bioware face doesn't get to me that much. I have been playing their games for so long that I typically just expect a little bit of wonky character animation (similar to buying a Bethesda game). The game is pretty good. I think many of the negative reviews are because the original trilogy was extremely good and this game is just good. Definitely, don't believe people who compareI guess the Bioware face doesn't get to me that much. I have been playing their games for so long that I typically just expect a little bit of wonky character animation (similar to buying a Bethesda game). The game is pretty good. I think many of the negative reviews are because the original trilogy was extremely good and this game is just good. Definitely, don't believe people who compare it to Dragon Age 2, that game was small (took place in a single city), Andromeda is really big taking place over several large planets. If you play Mass Effect as a sci-fi RPG and love exploring you will probably like it a lot, if you play games for pretty faces then you will absolutely hate it and may want to consider something like Beyond Two Souls.… Expand
  17. JannLee360
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Easily 99 % of the people rating this game haven't even played it. They just wanna jump on the hate train, to feel good about themselves.

    Yes, it has some technical flaws and some of the facial animations are of low quality - some, not all but it is a Mass Effect game in its core and wonderful at that. The characters are diverse, the quests and conversations are interesting. After 40    Easily 99 % of the people rating this game haven't even played it. They just wanna jump on the hate train, to feel good about themselves.

    Yes, it has some technical flaws and some of the facial animations are of low quality - some, not all but it is a Mass Effect game in its core and wonderful at that. The characters are diverse, the quests and conversations are interesting.

    After 40 hours of playing I only experienced two or three small missions which left me a bit bored, the rest of it was really good. It's a strong start for a new Mass Effect chapter. The only thing Bioware itself and also a lot of the fans need to realise is that the characters in Andromeda need time to develop over a few games just like a Garrus or a Tali had to.

    The only thing I was missing was "more" aliens. I think Bioware should have introduced at least two or three more alien races in addition to those already present, especially because they cut out several of the old ones (which is fine to me, but of course I would love to see them return at a later point.)

    The improved combat system is great. It feels much more dynamic and speedy and delivers direct control.

    Every Mass Effect and sci-fi-rpg fan should give this game a chance. It definitely deservers it and while it may not live up to all of it expectations, it delivers on most of them.

    And another note: Just imagine if players back in 2007 would have weighed in the technical issues of the first Mass Effect game (which were never solved) it also wouldn't have come out with a score as high as it did.

    I'm grateful for Andromeda, because it is a good start for a new Mass Effect chapter without Shepard while still giving me a lot of easter eggs to think back fondly on the "old journey".    … Expand
  18. Alanayanami
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Un regular buen inicio para una saga con una excelente trilogía a su espalda , todo lo que este mass effect nos da es mejorable pero sin llegar al suelo
  19. RoninDax
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect Andromeda is a far from perfect game however does it deserve the teardown it seems to be getting from the community? No absolutely not and I feel like the majority of these reviews were people just bandwagoning onto the negative statements of those before.

    The game has fun combat, interesting premise and some very good level design(especially when compared to previous mass    Mass Effect Andromeda is a far from perfect game however does it deserve the teardown it seems to be getting from the community? No absolutely not and I feel like the majority of these reviews were people just bandwagoning onto the negative statements of those before.

    The game has fun combat, interesting premise and some very good level design(especially when compared to previous mass effect games). At the beginning the story(ala the trial time) is very predictable and slow however I have noticed a significant improvement as I play more and this game feels very much like a Mass Effect game with better combat than its predecessors.

    It does lose a couple points for the animations but this is a minor detail that doesn't detract from the game's overall enjoyment.    … Expand
  20. lexsan82
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    I went in with very little expectation, and I am enjoying it. It feels similar to Mass Effect 3, with improvements across the board. Game play and the environments are done really well. Yes, the character modeling feels about the same as ME3 and the face mechanics are subpar - there are the usual Bioware technical glitches during conversations - but nothing a few patches can't fix.

    This    I went in with very little expectation, and I am enjoying it. It feels similar to Mass Effect 3, with improvements across the board. Game play and the environments are done really well. Yes, the character modeling feels about the same as ME3 and the face mechanics are subpar - there are the usual Bioware technical glitches during conversations - but nothing a few patches can't fix.

    This is a must have for sci-fi fans. When it comes right down to it, this game is fun. Period. It's worth the money I paid for it, and if you go in without all the hype, you'll enjoy it for sure.    … Expand
  21. vampirelupus
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    I want to start off by saying - if you love Mass Effect and have consistently enjoyed Bioware's games, you'll like Andromeda. Simple as that.

    This game is by no means perfect, but it certainly doesn't deserve the number of negative reviews it is receiving. Sure, the human facial animations are a bit weird and awkward at times, and I've noticed a few technical issues here and there; but    I want to start off by saying - if you love Mass Effect and have consistently enjoyed Bioware's games, you'll like Andromeda. Simple as that.

    This game is by no means perfect, but it certainly doesn't deserve the number of negative reviews it is receiving. Sure, the human facial animations are a bit weird and awkward at times, and I've noticed a few technical issues here and there; but honestly, it's not that much different than my experience with Dragon Age: Inquisition or Fallout 4, and it doesn't break the game experience for me.

    I don't expect top-notch graphic/technical quality from Bioware - they produce great stories and great characters and have always had some short-comings elsewhere. To expect differently is to be deluded. Most companies do not have the time or freedom to produce a game to whatever insane standards people create for them. And I'm looking at you Witcher 3 and the arm-less dwarf and book-in-head woman and crashing to grey geometry world before a horse race. You can still call a game good or even great even with it's flaws. Andromeda is one of these games that people just need to give a break to.

    So far, I've found the characters interesting. The voice acting can be iffy at times, but most of it is pretty decent. The environments are beautiful. I was near immediately engaged in the story and the mystery of this new system. I've enjoyed doing the side quests around the Nexus. I've enjoyed exploring Eos. I know there is so much potential in this game, and I can't wait to discover it all. I never expected some grand new twist on "let's go planet to planet and fight aliens" - that is exactly what Mass Effect is. Why does it need to be some ground breaking amazing story? I haven't seen a ground breaking amazing story that was super original anywhere in entertainment recently, but there HAVE been lots of many good or great stories, and so far Andromeda is shaping up to be one of them.

    The menus can be a bit daunting at first, but once you figure out where everything is, it's smooth sailing from there. My only major complaint is the travel time between systems and planets on the galaxy map. It looks gorgeous, but it's slow, annoying, and wastes time. I still explored and read about every planet I could though. Some people also find the scanning tedious, but I don't mind throwing up my scanner for everything.

    At the end of the day, it's truly not as game-breakingly bad as everyone makes it out to be. Give the game a chance and judge for yourself. Bioware never promised things that weren't given. Andromeda is, 100%, exactly what I was expecting, and in fact, it's surprised me in many ways.    … Expand
  22. bowsie
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    I am really enjoying this game, I have found the first 15 or so hours exhilarating at times. I think they have really nailed the feeling of exploration, and the openness of the combat.

    Some of the prominent criticisms are not without merit - I have come across a fair few bugs and the facial animations are disappointing. The jury is out on the story and characters, although I loved    I am really enjoying this game, I have found the first 15 or so hours exhilarating at times. I think they have really nailed the feeling of exploration, and the openness of the combat.

    Some of the prominent criticisms are not without merit - I have come across a fair few bugs and the facial animations are disappointing. The jury is out on the story and characters, although I loved colonising my first planet. Some of the systems are too complex and burdensome, rather than flowing from the rest of the game.

    The quest design is not W3 standards but it is a noticeable improvement over DA:I. Having completed the first open-world planet I did not feel any of the boredom and frustration I did in that game. Any of the random encounters are worth engaging in since the combat is so fun and varied - I think the combat is so open that it produces novel and emergent battle scenarios. I enjoy the feeling of progression - from the building of colonies to the improvements in the Nexus hub-station. I think the multi-player is just fine, it is too similar from ME3 to truly stand-out, but it is nice to boot it up from inside the single-player and a good change of pace from the campaign.

    However I can honestly say that my overall experience from playing the game has been joy. I think the game has its flaws and I can see it is not for everyone, but personally I am completely enthralled by the galaxy Bioware have built and feel very happy that I have another 50-100 hours left to spend in it.    … Expand
  23. olivier944
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Yeah, ok.... this is not the game we expected..... but 0/10 ..... CALM DOWN. Mass effect Andromeda is ok. like Mass effect 1, Andromeda start a new ''trilogy" , so the story is not perfect but the gameplay is very funny. Animation sucks.
  24. Clarkr13
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    Game is absolutely beautiful and filled with vibrant scenes of color and imagination. No the game is not perfect, suffers from some poor character models, but other than that it has been a wild fun ride so far. The majority of people hating on the game it sounds like are not giving it a chance or trying to hold it up to too high of standard created by impatience and lack of focus. TheGame is absolutely beautiful and filled with vibrant scenes of color and imagination. No the game is not perfect, suffers from some poor character models, but other than that it has been a wild fun ride so far. The majority of people hating on the game it sounds like are not giving it a chance or trying to hold it up to too high of standard created by impatience and lack of focus. The production team stated from the very beginning that this id not part of the ME Trilogy apart and separate so they tried some new stuff.… Expand
  25. whymeo
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect: Andromeda is a fairly standard Mass Effect game. Its writing and voice acting are both inconsistent. At times quite good, at times quite bad. This is nothing new to series. Neither are the sometimes awkward facial animations. True, they're a bit worse this time around, but considering that it's nothing new for the series the rage that has surrounded them and the game is hardlyMass Effect: Andromeda is a fairly standard Mass Effect game. Its writing and voice acting are both inconsistent. At times quite good, at times quite bad. This is nothing new to series. Neither are the sometimes awkward facial animations. True, they're a bit worse this time around, but considering that it's nothing new for the series the rage that has surrounded them and the game is hardly justified.

    It seems that Andromeda has become a target for the type of people who took part in "gamergate", with many decrying the game as garbage that was ruined by "SJWs". They have, of course, made most of the target of their ire a woman and a non-white man who worked on the game - claiming that they are terrible at their job and were only hired because of SJWs infiltrating the video game industry (who apparently wish to hire people that aren't white men who are bad at their job just to fill diversity quotas? or some such equally crazy claim).

    It's of course ridiculous to blame any failings of such a large project on only a couple of people. Logic doesn't really matter when you're just looking for someone to attack as a part of your crusade against the evil SJWs however.

    Anyway, I wrote this mainly to throw a reasonable score into the mix of what appears to be a bunch of reactionaries giving the game 0's and 1's because they decided this game was their next target. The game itself is good, but not amazing. It's typical Mass Effect fare. It has a lot of issues but at the end of the day, but it remains enjoyable to its interesting setting and some fun gameplay mechanics. I hope a fun series like this isn't killed because a bunch of lunatics decided to attack it.    … Expand
  26. SurgicalCookie
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    This game is a great new entry into the Mass Effect series. The game does have some minor bugs and some awkward facial mechanics, but looking past those eventual fixes shows a game full of bravery, heart, and relationships. The game had monumental goals and dreams, while trying to escape living in the shadow of Commander Shepard and the original trilogy. I believe that it has succeededThis game is a great new entry into the Mass Effect series. The game does have some minor bugs and some awkward facial mechanics, but looking past those eventual fixes shows a game full of bravery, heart, and relationships. The game had monumental goals and dreams, while trying to escape living in the shadow of Commander Shepard and the original trilogy. I believe that it has succeeded in many ways, while falling short in minor technical issues and some lack luster dialogue at times. Overall, for any fan of the original trilogy: get this game if you want another true mass effect experience.… Expand
  27. Thephotograph17
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    An interesting new story with a great background. On my opinion I'm not that disappointed! Sure few point made me calm my excitement about the game! But the story is interesting! All the character are deep and interesting! The world to explore is incredible!
  28. mioko333
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    This game is beautiful. Wonderful characters, beautiful locations, interesting story. And I like the appearance of Sarah. Yes. The problem is animation. If patch fix this, game will be rly cool and handsome. And game need more content for gay, more content for LI, like it was in DAI.
    I love this game series and I want to continue.
  29. txus_sr
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    The game is ok. Of course it is not as epic and well-written as the first trilogy, but this is something that we already knew. It is impossible with the pseudo open-world schemes that ruin all the actual games. Some minor bugs, especially in the facial animations, but anything close to the campaign running in the internet. The game is more than playable in this regard. The game starts aThe game is ok. Of course it is not as epic and well-written as the first trilogy, but this is something that we already knew. It is impossible with the pseudo open-world schemes that ruin all the actual games. Some minor bugs, especially in the facial animations, but anything close to the campaign running in the internet. The game is more than playable in this regard. The game starts a new promising trilogy in my opinion, with a lot of new systems that will be refined in the next games. As a new fresh start, the game is GOOD… Expand
  30. Reani
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    I've never played a Mass Effect game before, but I have played Dragon Age:Inquisition, which I loved! This game has a similar feel to Dragon Age. The story isn't quite as epic feeling but still enjoyable. I really loved the combat in this game as well as the exploration. I wished there were more options for character customization. I know everyone hates the facial animations but I didn'tI've never played a Mass Effect game before, but I have played Dragon Age:Inquisition, which I loved! This game has a similar feel to Dragon Age. The story isn't quite as epic feeling but still enjoyable. I really loved the combat in this game as well as the exploration. I wished there were more options for character customization. I know everyone hates the facial animations but I didn't notice a huge issue. No bugs yet either for me so far. This game is great fun, if you enjoyed dragon age you will love this game.… Expand
  31. hide291
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    If you don't try to compare it 100% with the others Mass Effect games this is a very good game.

    Facial animations are crap BUT that's all. Everything else = good animations, textures, etc...
  32. AgingGamer
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    I would give this a 3 for the first 10% of the game, and a 9 for the rest of it.

    Some of the things people have complained about--the creepy facial animations, the awful, awful CC--those are all true. And, unfortunately, the first few hours of the game are filled with cutscenes of your ugly Ryder spouting clunky dialogue whilst looking like a possessed CPR dummy. If you can work    I would give this a 3 for the first 10% of the game, and a 9 for the rest of it.

    Some of the things people have complained about--the creepy facial animations, the awful, awful CC--those are all true. And, unfortunately, the first few hours of the game are filled with cutscenes of your ugly Ryder spouting clunky dialogue whilst looking like a possessed CPR dummy.

    If you can work through that, tho, the game opens up into a gorgeous, sprawling world to explore and populate. The people you meet are not your BFF right away. You aren't a tested and respected N7, like Shepard was. Ryder is an unproven kid with an unasked for mission. Much of the "leadership" sees you as a pawn, or a tool, or a weapon, or an idiot. Ryder has to figure out the path to success, and that path is messy and complicated and incredibly fun.

    The main quest is good--not great, but good enough to hang a story on. The real meat of MEA is the relentless fight for survival, respect and influence. Sometimes, I was reminded me of early Elder Scrolls games. Yeah, sure, you're the Chosen One, but can you walk from one town to the next without being killed by the enemy, or eaten by local fauna, or humiliated by a petty politician?

    The paragon/renegade dichotomy is gone, replaced with a much more nuanced system, which I quite liked. The voice acting is, as always with BioWare, good to high quality. The writing overall was pretty good, if occasionally uneven. (Never terrible, and occasionally sublime.)

    Personally, I found the game to be worth the time and money, and I'm very glad I powered through the first few cruddy hours. After that, I thoroughly enjoyed the game and have become as attached to it as I was to the OT.    … Expand
  33. Cantanopy
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    Let me start out that ME:A is not a bad game at all. But, you have to give it a little bit of time to grow on you and not all the negativity is completely untrue. It is a game that is Mass Effect, but when you are used to being the kick-ass Shepard, fighting for the survival of all life - Andromeda starts out weird.

    Let me tackle the bad first. So that we have done that. The character    Let me start out that ME:A is not a bad game at all. But, you have to give it a little bit of time to grow on you and not all the negativity is completely untrue. It is a game that is Mass Effect, but when you are used to being the kick-ass Shepard, fighting for the survival of all life - Andromeda starts out weird.

    Let me tackle the bad first. So that we have done that.
    The character generation is a joke. Period. While they done a pretty good job at it with Dragon Age Inquisition, BioWare has completely missed it in this game. Not a single moment do you have the idea that you are playing with a character that you created all by yourself.

    The character facial animations missed the mark completely. Expressions are too overdone. Take it a step back and I certainly hope that they will be toned down a little bit. It is a serious story that is being told, but it just doesn't come across like it. And if BioWare would simply update the textures of the eyes, I think the characters would look a lot less cartoony.

    The setting doesn't really make sense. I still don't get why Andromeda is chosen for the new place to settle human life, while we have the whole Milky Way. Now, true, I haven't finished the game yet, who knows this is explained in the story - but right now; it sounds like overkill to populate another galaxy while there are enough planets in our own.

    But to be honest, that is where I am with the 'bad'. The writing is often mentioned. Sure, the quality varies a lot, maybe more than other BioWare games. But I didn't find it so much of a problem. I don't think it is actually that bad.

    It is a bit weird that after playing a strong character like Shepard for so many hours, that Ryder feels simply too much a newbie. That is a game design choice that clearly states that we are going to push this character to greatness all by ourselves, and not have a complete history dumped on us right from the beginning. I did not enjoy my character so much right from the start... but grew to like her a lot.

    The good.

    I love the music. It is new, and still feels like a 90's sci-fi soundtrack in every good way.

    The planet design is fantastic. There is a lot of attention to detail in the visuals here. Which makes it weird; the planets are so realistic, which makes it stand in contrast to the characters.

    The game-play is pretty awesome. Sure, the interface in the menus is not that well designed as it has been done before by BioWare, but the in-game interface is great. The fighting is a real challenge, especially when the enemy is swarming you from all sides. The fighting never feels overwhelming though.

    The game is big, and sure there is a lot of filler, which is exactly just that; you don't have to follow up on it. But if you are a person who wants to do everything, well, that is what you can do. Now, true, you can do filler a lot better if you just take a look at the Witcher 3 - which did a marvellous job in creating excellent filler material.
    The size of the game is in no way a bad thing here. It really is about discovering new areas, and that feeling is well portrayed.
    Still, if they kept it in the Milky Way, it would have made more sense.

    I do have the feeling that BioWare has been force-fed the Frostbite engine, as EA has been doing with most of their studios. And I don't get why. Personally, although I do enjoy the large open-world like areas of both ME:A and DA:I - I think this type of engine would have worked better as a new IP. Not as a sequel to Dragon Age or Mass Effect.

    But all in all, this is not a bad game at all, but get through the beginning - get out to your first real planet: EOS and once you have been driving around, start solving some puzzles and get a bit more story-line fed - the feeling of a real Mass Effect game starts to get to you. But until that time, yes, you will have to get used to a couple of changes. Some bad, most of them good.

    But this is a game you would like to play - there is, after all - a complete galaxy to explore.    … Expand
  34. DrPHIL420
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This game definitely is above average so don't believe the hate, this is not a polished turd rather a rough gem needing polish. Gameplay is an improvement, story and animations are not.
  35. Synastar
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    The game is not perfect. The human facial animations leave something to be desired, but beyond that, the game is quite good. The combat is much better than previous Mass Effect games and I do enjoy the research and development (crafting) portions of the game. Since it's in a different galaxy, there's a sense of wonder that's returned from exploration and charting places previouslyThe game is not perfect. The human facial animations leave something to be desired, but beyond that, the game is quite good. The combat is much better than previous Mass Effect games and I do enjoy the research and development (crafting) portions of the game. Since it's in a different galaxy, there's a sense of wonder that's returned from exploration and charting places previously uncharted versus visiting known locations as in previous games. I give it an 8/10 and am hoping that they somehow improve the human facial animations in a later patch. While it isn't game breaking, it can break immersion at times but overall, it's just one small piece of a much larger game; a game that is worth your time.… Expand
  36. HarbingerN7
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    Play the game, then review it, Those giving the game 1's and 0's, you're just being trolls, and that's just a trashy thing to do, especially if you havn't played it. Lowering a user score just to be dumb, you're cool. The game is great, it's a nice depart from the original trilogy, the combat is great, the story draws you in, you genuinely care for the Angarah, Jaal is my new Garrus.Play the game, then review it, Those giving the game 1's and 0's, you're just being trolls, and that's just a trashy thing to do, especially if you havn't played it. Lowering a user score just to be dumb, you're cool. The game is great, it's a nice depart from the original trilogy, the combat is great, the story draws you in, you genuinely care for the Angarah, Jaal is my new Garrus. There are some bugs, but if you can enjoy a game despite all that, you will find yourself loving this universe. Once the bugs are fixed it's an easy 9, You can't compare 1 game to an entire trilogy. The game feels like mass effect, It loses another point from me for not having our Codex voice actor.… Expand
  37. GingerBarbarian
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    The Mass Effect team took a big swing and hit a double. There is a lot to love and dislike about this game.

    There is a lot to love. Content per dollar is exceptional, you can play this game for 50+ hours easy, You can double or triple that if you are a competitionist.The combat is excellent and so is the voice acting. I give the dialogue a "B-", but considering this is a game that can    The Mass Effect team took a big swing and hit a double. There is a lot to love and dislike about this game.

    There is a lot to love. Content per dollar is exceptional, you can play this game for 50+ hours easy, You can double or triple that if you are a competitionist.The combat is excellent and so is the voice acting. I give the dialogue a "B-", but considering this is a game that can go on for 100+ hours this is not a surprise. I can only expect so much. I also like the new companion system. In previous games I usually stayed with the same companions depending on the mission (Tali if i face synthetics, Mordin if I faced Armored enemies, etc). With this game the companions you take on a mission don't seem to matter as muc strategically. While some can see this as a downside, I like it. I am free to experiment with how characters interact within the Nomad. I am not staying with the same 3 or 4 companions depending on which enemy I am facing.

    The down sides are obvious. Yes, the facial animations are a little last gen, but this does not affect me much. Personally I think critics are being overly harsh on this point. Great games got better reviews with more glitches (Skyrim comes to mind). My biggest issue is that I am not drawn in the same way I was in previous games. I am currently about 50 hours in and I am not feeling the "pull" that I did in the previous Mass Effect games. The sense of urgency is not there. I know Bioware meant for this, to encourage exploration. However it does not feel like the stakes may not be high enough to keep newcomers involved. There are fewer mysteries to uncover with squad-mates. They seem to just give you the information you ask for immediately. There isn't the same coaxing that previous games had. however, they are all likeable and well developed. I just to not find myself as eager to explore the ship and socialize as I was in previous games.

    There are only two major misses in my mind. One is minor. Kumail Nanjiani, who is a brilliant comedian, was miscast as a grumpy accountant. He could have easily become our new "Joker". The second is the lack of new races. We traveled 600+ years and there are only 3 new species. Seems like a little bit of a cop-out.

    Overall, Mass Effect has all the makings of a great first act. Great characters are introduced and the stage is set well, However it does not feel like it is a complete story on its own.    … Expand
  38. jlprime
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This game is not as bad as people are grading it. The animations aren't great, yes, but where was this same level of criticism for Fallout 4, which had worse character animations? This is just pure bandwagoning at its best. I'm guessing the hatred here might stem from the overall game not measuring up to the unrealistic hype and pacing of the previous installments, the lack of ShepardThis game is not as bad as people are grading it. The animations aren't great, yes, but where was this same level of criticism for Fallout 4, which had worse character animations? This is just pure bandwagoning at its best. I'm guessing the hatred here might stem from the overall game not measuring up to the unrealistic hype and pacing of the previous installments, the lack of Shepard or a Shepard-like main character, the fact that this game does little to tie itself to the original trilogy, and possibly people still upset over the ending of ME:3 and won't accept anything short of perfection now from Bioware.

    I'm about 6hrs in so far and I'm enjoying it despite the glitches which I feel confident will be fixed over time. The story is interesting, some of the characters are well written and offset the terrible ones, which in my experience so far have just been limited to minor characters (I'm looking mainly at Addison here).

    The gameplay itself is good, especially the fact you can now profile your skills and switch between them, no reason to start the game over from scratch if you'd rather focus on biotics instead of tech for instance. The research and crafting is interesting, especially how it breaks down tech from the Milky Way and that from Andromeda. If you've played the previous ME games you'll recognize a lot of the weapons, which I thought was a cool touch.

    My biggest gripe so far are some of the side quests. I detest fetch quests or pointless running from one side of a map to another just to talk to one npc. But honestly this is a trap that virtually every RPG can't seem to avoid, other than the Witcher 3, but that game is the gold standard of RPGs now.

    Overall I'd say this game is a solid 8 with potential to rise as high as a 9 depending on how I feel at the end of playing it. It certainly isn't a 4.4. There are a lot of truly bad games out there that should be rated that low, this isn't one of them. Aliens: Colonial Marines comes to mind.    … Expand
  39. devozala
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    I have played this game on the XBOX one on EA access and on the PS4 and I have had a great time playing this game. I have not seem the facial issues that most are complaining about, I will say this game's story is just like mass effect 2 and 3 and Dragon Age Inquisition so if you enjoyed those games, you would enjoy this game.
  40. X_Kill
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    I had a great time with the game. It has problems with the facial animations but it did not prevent me from enjoying the story or the character interactions. Solid game. People who are "Bombing" the review section should reconsider their position. It seems that they consider their culture under attack from something they can choose not to play. You knew that the game would be filled withI had a great time with the game. It has problems with the facial animations but it did not prevent me from enjoying the story or the character interactions. Solid game. People who are "Bombing" the review section should reconsider their position. It seems that they consider their culture under attack from something they can choose not to play. You knew that the game would be filled with these elements the bioware track records speaks clearly that this is the direction they have chosen so perhaps you should just not have bought the game rather than giving it a 0/10 for delivering on what their audience likes. TV, music and entertainment will continue to grow in this direction because there is money to be had in appealing to people who are not white western values males and that's not wrong. You can choose your products but you can't force every medium to only appeal to your particular set of values and perhaps you should simply spend money on games that continue to only serve you with your own ideas and values so that you never get out of your safe zone.… Expand
  41. kohmet
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    If you enjoyed completing the past mass effect trilogy, you will enjoy this new chapter. The story is a little slow to begin but gains momentum as you progress. The loyalty missions for your followers are where you will find some of the best the game has to offer. The combat is especially enjoyable if you are a fan of third person shooters such as Gears of War or The Division. ThereIf you enjoyed completing the past mass effect trilogy, you will enjoy this new chapter. The story is a little slow to begin but gains momentum as you progress. The loyalty missions for your followers are where you will find some of the best the game has to offer. The combat is especially enjoyable if you are a fan of third person shooters such as Gears of War or The Division. There are some graphics issues that can be distracting at first but the game is still well worth playing. I look forward to additional chapters being added to the Andromeda universe in the future.… Expand
  42. Drake2798
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect è un ottimo Gdr con dei problemi tecnici che non lo portano all'altezza dei capitoli precedenti, ma questo non vuol dire che non sia un ottimo gioco
  43. Xergent
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    I have to say, internet is just meh this days, everybody is making content to make sure they get more views. And therefore getting along the 'trend' of **** Im guessing I'm not the only "Mass Effect Veteran" here, but to be honest I feel all this trash talk is just a butterfly effect of the internet(z). I had no hopes when I preordered the game, I did not read a single review or watch aI have to say, internet is just meh this days, everybody is making content to make sure they get more views. And therefore getting along the 'trend' of **** Im guessing I'm not the only "Mass Effect Veteran" here, but to be honest I feel all this trash talk is just a butterfly effect of the internet(z). I had no hopes when I preordered the game, I did not read a single review or watch a single early-game video about this and that. Nothing. I simply preordered the game and fired it up as the countdown got to zero.
    I know some people will not agree with me here, but it really is nice. And of course, things can always be better, like the facial animations as an example, the writing, but to be honest it has not interfered with my experience with the game. I really have to say this, because imo, all this talk about this just makes you overthink it.

    But, i do understand when people say its a different game, because it is. It is a whole new design with a whole new perspective of Mass Effect, and i must say, I really do like it. It feels more free and much more personal, the previous games had such a strong redline, it had a more linear approach. And most of all it was SOMETHING NEW. Do Mass effect: Andromeda deliver? Yes, i think so. Does it have bad writing? To some point, a bit maybe. But not too drastic. Is the story bad? No. Its not. The approach to the story is different now. It relies more on how you see the universe and how you calibrate yourself in to the game. In the previous games you had a redline and this was the main storyline missions, and then you had side quests. In ME: Andromeda, there is of course a redline. But its all backed up my SO MUCH tasks, side quests and just pure information you can gather and use to make the journey more interesting.

    The combat is a lot better than previous games. You just need to learn it, like with all realtime based combat. Specially if you play on Hardcore or on Insanity. Then the abilities and how you play really comes in to a show. The only thing i guess is that the melee option isn't that viable when it comes to hot-paced combat and this is something i hope they will rethink in a patch or DLC etc.
    Im not going to go in to to much of the Crafting, since it it does it job pretty well, specially on higher difficulty. I've also felt a bit of increase in loot on higher difficulty but it might just be a coincidence. Other then that: multiplayer needs re-work. And i hope it will come later on.

    A general tip is to play the game on Hardcore mode, because it makes you really play with the games mechanics instead of just surfing along. It is ALOT harder but alot more fun, and it also takes more time. I really think its the way to go, Just like with Witcher 3 - you have all these crafting materials and armor/weapons to craft but no use of it if you don't play hardcore. It all makes more sense. And gets more intense!    … Expand
  44. Thisistoby
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    This game deserves absolutely no slander whatsoever! It's a stylish graphic game, fun combat system and there is those classic deeper relationships which you can find in the past mass action games. Certainly, little more polish is needed, but that is something that will in future patches.
  45. Nightox
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect Andromeda is a fantastic game with exciting combat and skill system. There are a lot of good potential things about this game as some of the romances, story, loyalty missions, missions in general and more were used. However, there are small issues with the game like bugs, glitches, but the four main issues with this game that seriously needs to be fixed. Or Mass EffectMass Effect Andromeda is a fantastic game with exciting combat and skill system. There are a lot of good potential things about this game as some of the romances, story, loyalty missions, missions in general and more were used. However, there are small issues with the game like bugs, glitches, but the four main issues with this game that seriously needs to be fixed. Or Mass Effect Andromeda will turn and stay from a space adventure game into a meme game.
    1. Of course, facial animations. It's no joke facial animations look like lifeless plastic characters. Most of the time these characters look dead and lack any emotion in the game at all. Also, on some occasions not only do the faces look off but, the lip synching is bad as well on occasions. It can sometimes remind me of the terrifying GTA Online character lip-synching.
    2. The romance is broken...let me explain. In this game, the romance system is divided into heterosexual, which is the opposite sex and homosexual, which is of the same sex. I'm not kidding when I say that the difference of the two when romancing a character is disturbing. For instance, most of the heterosexual scenes feature characters stripping down naked and getting the best sex scenes. However, a HUGE (not all) part of the gay romances feature kissing a couple of times, and the screen fades to black, and that's it. When I saw this, I was extremely pissed off cause I thought Bioware was LGBTQ friendly and yet they pull a stunt like this and can't show scenes of the gay or lesbian scenes without it fading to black. It's like Bioware is incompetently lazy, or they were embarrassed to do it.
    3. The writing on the game is average. But, because these characters are so plasticky and lack any emotion at all, it makes the writing even worse. On some occasions when you're talking to characters and it's supposed to be a heartfelt moment, it breaks that immersion because you can't believe it because they don't look it.
    4. This is probably one of my most offensive things I do not like about Bioware at all, and that is hiring people who put their beliefs into a game. Bioware was recently accused of making bad facial animations on females so they can be de-sexualized. Due to this, many fans of series were outraged because while Bioware created a beautiful looking male Scott Ryder, and the female Sara Ryder took a hard blow. Not only does she not resemble her face mode Jayde Rossi, but it seems a ton more women in the game look positively revolting to watch. Putting your beliefs into a game is extremely dangerous because you will end up losing a ton of customers which is exactly what happened. Not only that but apparently Bioware hired a highly white-hating racist that makes white people know he hates them; and yet he/was a designer at Bioware. Which was probably the reason Bioware's facial animation was so bad.

    Other than those issues I believe Mass Effect Andromeda is an enjoyable game once it starts going. I hope and pray that the BioWare team didn't blow the chance for a sequel and will learn from their mistakes when another Mass Effect game comes. I hope there is a direct sequel to these characters because these characters need to be redeemed from the unfortunate mess up from this game.    … Expand
  46. iheartham
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    I just completed this game yesterday and have been a die hard mass effect fan since Mass effect 2, and I have to say that people are really being too hard on this game. Sure the game has a little wonky animations here or there but I would say wonky animations took up 2 minutes out of my 50 hour play through. For the vast majority of the game it is completely UNNOTICEABLE, and there are AI just completed this game yesterday and have been a die hard mass effect fan since Mass effect 2, and I have to say that people are really being too hard on this game. Sure the game has a little wonky animations here or there but I would say wonky animations took up 2 minutes out of my 50 hour play through. For the vast majority of the game it is completely UNNOTICEABLE, and there are A LOT of animation moments that really make the characters feel human, and I can't say I have ever felt that in a game before even the OT. Now I will admit a lot of these moments come well after 20 hours, but those moments are beautiful nonetheless. A lot of the critics have said that crew mates really make the game shine and I completely agree most definitely the best part of this game. I played a character that didn't take herself too seriously, and it felt like I was playing ME 3's Citadel DLC for a while. I would like to remind people that the writing in that DLC was pretty juvenile with hilariously stupid one liners and didnt really take itself all that seriously. This game has the exact same appeal, and left me with a lot of moments of where I had a good laugh. This game feels significantly less serious than the other games, and you really need to go into this game with a different mentality than you had for the OT, and just enjoy the ride. However, I do have some complaints scanning wasn't really annoying, but getting lost in vaults was. Many people were saying combat was amazing and personally I thought it was ok at best. For some reason guns don't feel like they had any weight behind them and I played a shot gun playthrough. Then there were some really BS quests that everyone should feel ok to ignore. But all in all, I really feel like the devs tried so hard to listen to many of the former games complaints, and make something they could be proud of. Exploration was fun and there was so many moments that left me like "Holy crap this game is gorgeous", also it was interesting how just about everyone had some kind of story going. The ending was badass; it left me smiling like an idiot, because it was pretty heartwarming. Then they created these awesome characters and beautiful worlds to frame it all. I was heartbroken when I saw the animation videos and original critic reviews and was really close to cancelling my pre-order. After beating it, I'm so happy I didn't cancel, because while I can't say that it's amazing, it has a lot of great elements to make it a good game.… Expand
  47. Diode
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    The hatred for this game is more about jumping on the "hate train", and little to do with the games own merits. You will find that the majority of negative reviews focus mainly on 3 issues; the animations, bugs and lacklustre story.

    While this instalment of the series certainly does suffer from these issues, the game is still hardly deserving of such ridiculously low scores. Especially    The hatred for this game is more about jumping on the "hate train", and little to do with the games own merits. You will find that the majority of negative reviews focus mainly on 3 issues; the animations, bugs and lacklustre story.

    While this instalment of the series certainly does suffer from these issues, the game is still hardly deserving of such ridiculously low scores. Especially since this game has been improved upon in many other areas. The combat, game size, graphical fidelity, sound and weapon/armour modifications, have all improved.

    But none of that seems to matter because the "faces are weird"........ so it deserves a "1". Give me a break. There are so many games released with bugs and bad animations; this game is not the first, and certainly won't be the last. And I'm not saying that this should be an acceptable practice; only that ME;A is getting crucified for it when so many other games, of the same calibre or less, get a "pass" of a 5, 6 or even higher of a rating. This should tell you that these are nothing more than "hate train" reviews.

    Yes, this game is lacking in areas, but all games do, albeit some more than others. There are even design choices they've made in the game I had wished they'd done differently. However, overall, I find it fun and engrossing, despite it's flaws and short-comings.

    In my opinion, ME;A is far from a masterpiece, but also far from a terrible game.    … Expand
  48. Drollgorg
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    This game definitely doesn't deserve the groundswell of negative attention it's received recently– negative attention it's worth mentioning definitely originated with the kinds of trolls who like to talk about "ess jay doubleyous" like they're the gravest, most widespread threat to America in the world today.

    It's not an amazing masterwork of a game, let me be clear. But I think that my    This game definitely doesn't deserve the groundswell of negative attention it's received recently– negative attention it's worth mentioning definitely originated with the kinds of trolls who like to talk about "ess jay doubleyous" like they're the gravest, most widespread threat to America in the world today.

    It's not an amazing masterwork of a game, let me be clear. But I think that my enjoyment of it is related to the fact that I actually replayed the trilogy before Andromeda came out, and so my rose-tinted glasses for the originals were freshly snatched from my face. Andromeda may suffer from sidequests that feel irrelevant to the action, but three weeks ago, playing ME1, I got to experience the conclusions of fights that I'd have to try five times on Insanity giving me a box of text and a couple thousand credits– so hey.

    I still love the trilogy in spite of the fact that the writing can be awkward, the plotting weirdly paced, and the payoff to quests sometimes lackluster. Those games sparkle for me, and after I spent some time with Andromeda and got through the bland introductory segments, I found where this game shines too.

    Anyways, here's a list of my pros and cons, but not in that order.

    CONS:
    Facial animations. Undeniable. It's not as bad as a lot of people like to make it out, but it's still pretty glaring. Fortunately, the painful tends to come in short moments, the rest of the time faces just look a bit bland and awkward.

    Sidequest creep: I play a lot of open world games, but honestly I prefer a tightly focused narrative experience offering choices to the player. ME:A overwhelms you with things you can do, but probably don't want to spend the time on, and it's difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff.

    The protagonist: Ryder feels like a weird amalgamation of audience stand-in and their own person, its just that that person is really bland most of the time. Sometimes, there are great moments, most of the time the game's heart has to rest on the other characters.

    Scanning and crafting: I'm tired of scanning and crafting. I don't want any more games that make me scan and craft. Here, it's especially bad, though.

    PROS:
    Combat: Feels great, plays great, strikes a balance between fun and hard. I doubted that I'd like the replacement of classes with swappable "profiles," but in the end I loved being able to build my own ability sets and play with a newfound freedom. New mobility and weapon variety only improves it all.

    Characters: I was worried when none of the characters seemed very interesting or believable at the beginning of the game. I'm glad that I stayed with it, because for me the squadmates were what provided the real heart of this game, giving me more to invest in than the main story offered. Except Peebee. I just have to tolerate her being around.

    Exploration: While I don't like the creeping, numerous sidequests which aren't relevant to much of anything, or the mechanics that exist solely as boxes to be checked, the game is built around a single theme- exploration, and ultimately I think they made the right choice. The story feels strongest when the game sends you into the unknown, away from the ground of evil armies and vanished precursors where the originals already tread.

    Sometimes it just doesn't all work together, but more often the game sucked me in for hours, wanting to experience more.    … Expand
  49. Prenner
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    This game was unjustly hated and I came here to try to help it out. Its a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Clickbait YouTube videos and sites wanting hits have smeared this games credibility and they should be ashamed of themselves.
  50. Rudhira
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    I had to make an account in order to give this game a chance with another positive review. It will be quite short and sweet.

    Andromeda is it's own spin-off of the Mass Effect series, though it does share the title of 'Mass Effect' it's taking place away from the actual lore of the game, do you see any Mass Effect Relays in Andromeda? How about the fact the canon ending to the series    I had to make an account in order to give this game a chance with another positive review. It will be quite short and sweet.

    Andromeda is it's own spin-off of the Mass Effect series, though it does share the title of 'Mass Effect' it's taking place away from the actual lore of the game, do you see any Mass Effect Relays in Andromeda? How about the fact the canon ending to the series destroys all of them in the first place, but I digress.

    Andromeda is a great game, something I've waited for but deliberately avoided the bad press and negativity surrounding it knowing that the dislike of a game that not everyone has yet to play can be quite hurtful to both the games sales and it's chances at a Sequel. Not saying one review will matter but people should know.

    When playing there will be some issues with Animations, but as I played through they became less and less noticeable as I grew more and more interested into the lore and the story given to you. 65 hours spent so far and I already started a new game + Just to experience new ways of playing and how to properly use the Profile system based on what's going on.

    The shooting aspect is quite fun, similar to other third person games for sure, even if the cover system can be somewhat annoying at times and it frees up a button or key depending on your system.

    The story is where the game truly shines, though some say it's awful and the like the story is a slow start, after all you just arrived in an unknown galaxy where you've only ever seen it through scans and pictures. Within moments of landing on your first planet, Eos, you find yourself surrounded by a irradiated wasteland of a planet. A bit droll but as you progress the planet becomes much, much more alive.

    To keep this as spoiler free as possible, when it comes down to it, form your own opinion of the game by playing it, only you can know if you're going to enjoy a game. It has problems sure, but I rarely ran into any during my play through and I had 100% completion. Perhaps it's a console thing but on PC I didn't see much of anything that was show to the masses.

    8 out of 10 for it's story and it's ability to keep me going, plus finally seeing a female Turian for an entire game and being able to romance her as Sara Ryder? Talk about a different experience than the Asari choices from before.

    Play it how you want to play it, that's how it's designed, enjoy the game and don't let others ruin it for you.    … Expand
  51. RedFox258
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    I see too much negative review, many have scored with 0.
    I think that although the game has several problems, and I consider that it is a game that has much to polish in the technique and graphics section.
    If I go to the basics of a video game, it's entertaining, being fun, giving chances to improvise and if this has a good story, better! After 30 Hs of play, I can say that I was    I see too much negative review, many have scored with 0.
    I think that although the game has several problems, and I consider that it is a game that has much to polish in the technique and graphics section.
    If I go to the basics of a video game, it's entertaining, being fun, giving chances to improvise and if this has a good story, better!
    After 30 Hs of play, I can say that I was pleasantly surprised.
    And I could realize that 90% scored with 0, they probably did not play more than 1 hour.    … Expand
  52. Zshara
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    It has a very good story and characters so far, it just takes a little while for it to pick up. Some lines/jokes seemed forced but there isn't much of that. Talking with companions and their loyalty missions have seen a good improvement. The flow of combat and power use has also been greatly improved from predecessors. It's no longer extremely stale linear cover base shooting.
    Minor con:    It has a very good story and characters so far, it just takes a little while for it to pick up. Some lines/jokes seemed forced but there isn't much of that. Talking with companions and their loyalty missions have seen a good improvement. The flow of combat and power use has also been greatly improved from predecessors. It's no longer extremely stale linear cover base shooting.
    Minor con: Cluttered UI system. Repetitive task/sub missions.
    Major cons: Poor facial animations, especially for a story driven rpg. And very limited character creation. (Bioware said they are working to fix both of these so we'll see how that goes).    … Expand
  53. error404_john
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Not as good as the hype, but not as terrible as the bandwagon haters are. Seriously? Leaving a 0/10 just because of the animations is just stupid.
    Pros: Good story. Had a twist after the 3rd main mission I honestly didn't expect. Pretty good companions. Conversations with companions definitely improved. More banter and dialogue.
    Fluid Combat. In-depth personal play style. Improvement on    Not as good as the hype, but not as terrible as the bandwagon haters are. Seriously? Leaving a 0/10 just because of the animations is just stupid.
    Pros: Good story. Had a twist after the 3rd main mission I honestly didn't expect. Pretty good companions. Conversations with companions definitely improved. More banter and dialogue.
    Fluid Combat. In-depth personal play style. Improvement on all weapons and powers. Great and balanced new weapons were added in the mix. Companion control is a bit easier. Enemy AI and attack styles improved.
    Exploration is 10x better than in ME1. Beautiful and unique world types. Landscape takes advantage of new jetpack. Mining is more interactive.

    Mixed: Slow beginning. Some dialogue seems forced. Companions take a little while to grow on you. (reading there codex helps a lot). Actual influence on story from "key" choices.

    Cons: Terrible and limited CC. Forced looking feminine walk animation. Terrible and awkward facial animations. A few voice acting moments that just sound monotone.
    ---
    Side note regarding Bioware having almost 5 years to develop this game. Just remember next to none of the creators from the original trilogy had a major part of development. Others developers left project midway through for whatever certain reasons they had.    … Expand
  54. jonnyredbeard
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    The story saves this game. Just like the very first Mass Effect it takes a bit of game play before the story and characters really mean anything. Once the game is in full swing it really shines. The game is not without flaws, the facial expressions are bleh and there have been some awkward glitches that really standout like floating enemies and being dead and not having the game resumeThe story saves this game. Just like the very first Mass Effect it takes a bit of game play before the story and characters really mean anything. Once the game is in full swing it really shines. The game is not without flaws, the facial expressions are bleh and there have been some awkward glitches that really standout like floating enemies and being dead and not having the game resume screen load. After 30 hours of Play, yes I'm not finished, I am not disappointed and the game holds up to it predecessors.… Expand
  55. JohnRowShay
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    When you start your journey in M.A Andromeda, one cannot help but allow that 12 year old imagination to take over. You know, like when you used to pick up a broom and take the head off, and pretend it was a wizard's staff and put yourself smack bang in the middle of an epic moment on a battlefield? When I got my hand on the game, I closed the blinds in my apartment, turned my TV and soundWhen you start your journey in M.A Andromeda, one cannot help but allow that 12 year old imagination to take over. You know, like when you used to pick up a broom and take the head off, and pretend it was a wizard's staff and put yourself smack bang in the middle of an epic moment on a battlefield? When I got my hand on the game, I closed the blinds in my apartment, turned my TV and sound system on high, and let the immersion begin. However here in lies some of M.A's biggest faults, "Immersion".

    I am sure anyone reading this review already knows what I am referring to (bugs, comical facial expressions or lack of expressions). The environment that you are thrown into is beautiful. From the very first planet you try to make habitable, to the exterior and interior of your ship, to the combat system, it is all absolutely perfect. But humans are naturally programmed to recognize facial expressions and body language, so much so, that it makes up the majority our our interpretations of the subjects intentions and emotions. I hear in the voice acting what the writers are trying to tell me, but it doesn't gel with the characters facial expressions or lack there of.

    The story line is acceptable. I feel for some characters and not for others. For example, when I return to my ship after having done all I can on a planet, I fast forward through the conversations with some of my team as I have no interest in their story. Whilst there are some characters that I care about, and even one character that I tried to stay faithful towards, but I fell into temptation with another female character and hit the "sure, let's fool around" command.

    For exploring you are given a mean looking 6 wheeler rover to explore planets with, along with a satisfying build tree for skills, weapons and armor. You do not however get to build armor for your teammates which is a bit of a let down, and their skill tree is a bit limited, but you can still make them stronger in the begging in certain areas to choose whether or not to party with tanks, snipers, etc.

    The online game play allows you to do something different in between quests which I thoroughly enjoy. It also gives you in game single player rewards for your main story which is a nice touch.

    Look, I think the only thing that holds this game back is the bugs on the characters faces, body language and some game play. Otherwise this game has amazing game play features, good story line, relate-able characters, a fantastic and gorgeous open world galaxy to explore, and replay value.

    M.A Andromeda is detailed, there is lot of l.o.r.e to imerse yourself into, the quests and interesting and even though some side quests can be repetitive, there is still a great satisfaction clearing a planet of all quests. M.A is a great game and shouldn't be judged by reviews, but rather by keeping an open mind and realizing that if you had fun as a 12yo pretending to be a wizard in your own mind, then you can easily become a pathfinder in the Andromeda Galaxy using a PS4 Pro and 4K TV.

    Enjoy comrades.    … Expand
  56. Bikerscout
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    Don't let the negative user reviews fool you. This is a good game. I bought this game day one for the PS4. As a huge Mass Effect fan, I've been waiting for this game, and bought a PS4 just so I could play it. Since then, I've played every night for a couple hours at a time, sometimes more than that, and have thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Yes, it has its problems. The facial animation is not    Don't let the negative user reviews fool you. This is a good game. I bought this game day one for the PS4. As a huge Mass Effect fan, I've been waiting for this game, and bought a PS4 just so I could play it. Since then, I've played every night for a couple hours at a time, sometimes more than that, and have thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Yes, it has its problems. The facial animation is not what I would expect from a triple-A game on a next-gen console, but it's hardly as bad as people are making it out to be. Addison, one of the Nexus (Andromeda Citadel equivalent) fixture characters is probably the worst, but you don't spend much time talking to her, and honestly, it's just not that awful.

    I've seen quite a few reviews commenting on the ugliness of the women in the game, particularly the female Ryder twin. Personally, I find the female Ryder to be attractive to look at. More to the point, she looks believable. She's a space explorer, not a supermodel. Looks all come down to personal tastes, though, and if you don't like her look, you can customize her. This really is a non issue.

    Overall, this is a beautiful game, and the combat is much improved. The Nomad replaces the Mako and the Hammerhead, and is likewise much improved, though it has no armament.

    Probably my biggest criticism is that unless you're already a Mass Effect fan, there's not enough context. Biotics having a hard time fitting in, for example, need more explanation for a new player, as do things like the Krogan animosity toward the Salarians and Turians. Also, if you run a biotic character, Cora Harper, your one biotic human crew member does not offer any unique dialogue options like Kaiden Alenko did in Mass Effect in your early conversations with him. Since this the first game in a new series (?), I would have like to have seen more context to connect new players with the existing Mass Effect universe.

    This game is written with the understanding that you already know the universe, and have already played through the first trilogy, which brings me to my final criticism: it does not feel like a Mass Effect game, not initially. The class and skill interfaces are set up very differently, and the bumpers don't bring up the power and weapon wheels like the previous games did. Certainly not a deal breaker by any means, but as a longtime player of the series, it meant that I had to relearn the game, rather than just jump right in as I was able to with ME2 and ME3.

    The story takes a bit longer to get moving, but it makes sense, as it's an exploration game, rather than a military campaign with an exploration element, like the first game was. Once it gets going, though, it's a decent story.

    All in all, this is a solid game, and if you liked the original Mass Effect, then you'll probably like Andromeda.    … Expand
  57. TiopoxPraim
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    "Ко-ко-ко это не МЕ", я прекрасно помню как скептики также гнобили и самую первую часть МЕ. Да, "Андромеда" не самая лучшая часть, но она отличное начало чего-то нового, тем более если считать, что игру создавала абсолютно новая студия из Монреаляl, для которой Андромеда дебют. Но у нас люди как всегда поверхностно и бездумно на всё смотрят, не имея собственного мнения. Когда здешние"Ко-ко-ко это не МЕ", я прекрасно помню как скептики также гнобили и самую первую часть МЕ. Да, "Андромеда" не самая лучшая часть, но она отличное начало чего-то нового, тем более если считать, что игру создавала абсолютно новая студия из Монреаляl, для которой Андромеда дебют. Но у нас люди как всегда поверхностно и бездумно на всё смотрят, не имея собственного мнения. Когда здешние "критики" после хейта запускают Дота & CS тут и обсуждать особо нечего.
    P.S: Я фанат Mass Effect и Андромеда смогла доставить удовольствие, и передать ту самую атмосферу МЕ, главная проблема Андромеды, что игра не до конца отполирована и пыталась одновременно собрать всё самое лучшее из прошлых игр Биоваров. Это Франкештейн которого не загримировали. Он с виду добрый, но немного отпугивает. Но в целом игра очень хороша. Имейте своё собственное мнение, может тогда Русское community станет чуточку умнее. Всем Добра.    … Expand
  58. soopafuta
    Apr 1, 2017
    8
    I don't understand why people are complaining so much. the bugs are quite entertaining and often had me in tears from laughing so much. it's different from other mass effect games, but maybe that's a good thing. if it was more of the same, it would boring and stupid. essentially call of duty really. and nobody wants that. the characters were interesting and varied. the story was okay,I don't understand why people are complaining so much. the bugs are quite entertaining and often had me in tears from laughing so much. it's different from other mass effect games, but maybe that's a good thing. if it was more of the same, it would boring and stupid. essentially call of duty really. and nobody wants that. the characters were interesting and varied. the story was okay, kinda playing it safe but it was still interesting. overall this game was highly entertaining.… Expand
  59. Wiseguy625
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    There's definitely alot wrong presentation wise with dull graphics aswell as some clunky dialogue at times and aweful glitches but overall I personally enjoyed the game. Most of these 0-5 arej ust troll reviews so don't trust them. For me its a 7.5 (8 if they fix the graphics and glitches, hell I'd go further if the dlc is good) but I understand if people go down to a 6 though.
  60. Mystaclease
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    Has some bugs but i'm sure they will be addressed. I have played all the mass effect games and this starts of rough but with an open mind it should considering the situation you are brought into with how the game starts. Good characters, good combat and the lvling up system works better than an other mass effect game. You can actually tailor in all slots for perk points and then forHas some bugs but i'm sure they will be addressed. I have played all the mass effect games and this starts of rough but with an open mind it should considering the situation you are brought into with how the game starts. Good characters, good combat and the lvling up system works better than an other mass effect game. You can actually tailor in all slots for perk points and then for example clicking on vanguard or soldier depending on how you tailored your character will give you bonuses on how they play. I roughly have 15 hours vested and I can say at first i was a little meh but it grows as a story and the characters. Multiplier is also a good round about but none of the review focused on that.… Expand
  61. stephencr
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    I like the game n the universe mass effect about power n guns, game play its awesome, I have just one problem, some cut scenes its real dude, but the rest its ok n good
  62. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here is my review of Mass Effect Andromeda (Spoilers):
    Story - The story is flat out amazing, having the concept mechanics and plots of all the previous Mass Effect series and have the new generation take place 634 years into the Mass Effect 3 future gives a fresh start on an old series. Seeing a new galaxy, planets, along with their environment and aliens give a nice relationships to all Mass Effect veterans. Archon is the most memorable Boss to remember and he exactly reminds the veteran players of Sovereign back in ME1 and for the Kett along with their culture does remind the veterans of the Collectors and Reapers knowing the Kett take any/all alien species and splice their DNA into their own to achieve "perfection" in all the galaxies. But it got me disappointed that Andromeda did not remind the veterans of the reapers, the ME3 war, Shepherd, the Normandy, the crew, Quarians and mentioning an Asari leader in the Nexus for both veterans and new players to know about.
    Gameplay - Love the gameplay, changing the activity from free run or combat run anytime gives whole new perspective in the Mass Effect franchise especially the open world. Driving the Nomad is fun as well as the player can never get stuck no matter what environment the player is located. Character customization is amazing as Alec Ryder's face gets copied off from the males custom face that the player created. Only problem from the male customization is the lazy left eye either before and during gameplay, as for the female customization is perfectly fine. The level up system brings back the ME3 style of choosing whats best for both the character and the player when exploring planets, fighting tough enemies and completing missions. The only problem I believe it's an issue is the player cannot input allies powers on the power wheel to select them for helping out in situations and to perform combos. Even though having combat, biotics and tech powers in one chart to have the player perform unique combos with them is amazing as well.
    Characters - Ryder and the title pathfinder have given out a name for themselves in the franchise, the pathfinder finds a planet, finds a way to make the planet safe and to be colonize by activating secrets Vaults who were created by ancient beings that were similar to the Protheans and gives the player the option of having the place be filled with either scientist or military to keep the planet safe. The crew is great as well and give so much reminder of the original Mass Effect crew. I'll talk about that in another video when I have the time but in conclusion for the crew they are interesting to talk to and deserves to be part of the Mass Effect series. What's disappointing is there is no Paragon or Renegade anymore along with the QTE's of either Paragon or Renegade but the player can change their Ryder's personality in which their allies perspective changes and which dialogue to choose from during conversations. The player can choose either the Heart Warming comedy Ryder who cares for their allies or be the Smart serious Ryder who gets the job done, in which all depends on how the gameplay goes.
    Multiplayer - The Multiplayer is exactly like Mass Effect 3 but only has one mode called Horde Mode with only the Kett and the Remnant to fight on each wave the player progresses on. There's not much lag when playing online with other players nor does the server crash when constantly playing online for a while. The multiplayer's accessories is a little disappointing, but the combat gameplay of constantly fighting Hordes of enemies will never cease to be boring.
    Conclusion - Story does not give proper references for veterans, gameplay is fantastic, characters are well remembered and the Multiplayer is fun but boring at the same time. Mass Effect Andromeda is a welcoming Sci-Fi open world game for both Veterans and New Comers of the Mass Effect series and hopefully the next one's story references will be better.
    Final Verdict: 8/10 - The game is supremely fun to play and could play the game again just to know what happens when the player chooses the other choices and exploring the Andromeda galaxy.
    Buy, Not Buy or Rent: Buy - There aren't many other Sci-Fi games that have an open world like Mass Effect.
    P.S. I romanced Vetra and romance Suvi in the female version.    … Expand
  63. ActionCactus
    Apr 9, 2017
    8
    This game came out on March 21st. I've currently put 80 hours in to it according to Origin, a friend of mine is over 100, and my brother is around 70. I think it's ridiculous that the user reviews rated 'most helpful' were submitted within a day or two of the game being released.

    BAD: - Facial animations are generally bad by today's standards. They're overall pretty varied, with    This game came out on March 21st. I've currently put 80 hours in to it according to Origin, a friend of mine is over 100, and my brother is around 70. I think it's ridiculous that the user reviews rated 'most helpful' were submitted within a day or two of the game being released.

    BAD:

    - Facial animations are generally bad by today's standards. They're overall pretty varied, with main story quests having more detail and emotion, but in general they're OK or bad. That said, I don't know when the gaming community started caring so much about these things over gameplay.

    - Inconsistent writing. Some of it is cringe-inducing, for sure, and this comes up more often than I'd like. I wish the dialogue was more mature. Some of the plot feels amateur. I will go in to more detail in the GOOD section below.

    - Incredibly poor multiplayer netcode. Without question this is the worst netcode I've ever seen in a AAA title, and the level to which it's broken makes even the most poorly-made indie games look like the products of masters. The P2P system gives no indication of your connection to the host, players are frequently dropped, the cover system becomes clunky, and enemy feedback is heavily delayed (even while playing with someone a couple miles from my house).

    - Poor weapon balance. I suppose it's a matter of opinion that ultra-rare and common weapons should both be viable in a shooter game, but many of the guns in Andromeda are weak from the start, and this continues to the high-level gear.

    - Very slow start. It takes about 10 hours to really get in to what the game has to offer when you're playing for the first time. BW/EA shot themselves in the foot here.

    - Massive lack of polish. Hitching every time you close a menu or end a conversation, poor Tempest framerates, occasional unresponsive enemies that just stand and take hits, poorly designed menu interface, sometimes illogical dialogue placement (SAM's comments while driving), and sometimes I've had conversations with people that refuse to voice their lines or even render. I sincerely hope more patches will fix this.

    GOOD:

    - Put aside facial animations this game is gorgeous. The incredibly detailed and unique environments are always a breath to behold, texture work is mostly excellent (you can zoom in with a sniper rifle while looking at your Nomad's wheels and see individual grains of sand clinging to the rubber surface), lighting is generally great, and particle effects are wonderful.

    - Voice acting within the squad is generally very good. It's not perfect (this segment itself is a 7 or 8 out of 10) but there are some particularly excellent lines that make the generally-good VO work memorable. Male Ryder is great to listen to.

    - Nomad is very fun to drive and the worlds are brilliantly detailed and fun to explore.

    - There are 4-tiers of quests: story, personal/relationship-based, planet-specific, and minor. The first three tiers are consistently very good with well-written questlines and interesting banter from the squadmates you bring with you. There are MANY quests in these categories and the often take 10-30 minutes to complete while usually being narrative-driven. The minor quests are where you get the more generic fetch quests you see people complaining about, but these are optional, quick, and all fit in to the narrative of building and supporting a new world. I like it all, honestly.

    - Shooting is the best in the series. I would have preferred a crouch button coupled with the dynamic cover system to allow more player control, but the existing system works very well in most situations. Despite bullet-spongey and generally mediocre AI, the game gives you a sandbox in which to wreak havoc upon enemies that will surely make quick work of you should you make a mistake (in Insanity, at least). Excellent mobility, fantastic power feedback and variety, punishing damage from enemies, and cool weapons.

    - Excellent RPG elements. You literally change the worlds around you as you progress, your relationships evolve in satisfying ways, your leveling system is the best in the series, and there is A TON to explore. In my 80 hours I've made approx 1000 dialogue choices, too, so there are plenty of points where you select what you want to say.

    - Squad is mostly excellent, with Drack, Jaal, and Vetra being my favorites. The human squadies are better than their OT counterparts were in the beginning, for sure.

    - Writing for the more intimate moments with your squad is consistently very good. I won't spoil anything, but I was definitely impressed by a converstaion with each and every one of my squadmates at least once so far. The plot, while predictable, brings you to some places that really have some mature and enjoyable backstory,

    To summarize: there is certainly more good than bad, the bad is overblown, patches have already started improving things, and I've definitely got my money's worth.    … Expand
  64. ZaudStorm
    May 5, 2017
    8
    MEA turned out to be a great game even though I was disappointed and expected much more, the story may feel unoriginal but still has that Mass Effect feel. Afterall this was made by BioWare Montreal and this is their first major project. I have faith in BioWare and I'm sure MEA2 will improve a lot more as there is so much left to be answered.
  65. ageofcynthia
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    This game is good despite all the hate it has received Definitely needs some work and from what bioware has said, most bugs will be addressed. The story was solid and i connected with most of the characters. Writing is cringy at times but i get Ryder is young and is not as mature as Shepard was in me1. Combat is great. Environments could be better. Overall game play is great. Hopefully theThis game is good despite all the hate it has received Definitely needs some work and from what bioware has said, most bugs will be addressed. The story was solid and i connected with most of the characters. Writing is cringy at times but i get Ryder is young and is not as mature as Shepard was in me1. Combat is great. Environments could be better. Overall game play is great. Hopefully the trend from the original trilogy will continue and the second game will be better,… Expand
  66. Jrussiya
    May 21, 2017
    8
    So I've put in a total of 115 hours of gameplay into this game,I have 100% completion on the main story, and in the end, I believe this game deserves a 8 out of 10, and I 'll tell you why.

    Story: So to start the review off we'll discuss the story in general, I really enjoy that sense of confusion and disarray you feel when first arriving in Andromeda, it makes the player really feel    So I've put in a total of 115 hours of gameplay into this game,I have 100% completion on the main story, and in the end, I believe this game deserves a 8 out of 10, and I 'll tell you why.

    Story: So to start the review off we'll discuss the story in general, I really enjoy that sense of confusion and disarray you feel when first arriving in Andromeda, it makes the player really feel like they're stepping foot into something completely alien and not understood. then as you come to know the two new species of aliens, The Kett, and The Angara, I like the idea of the Angara referring to YOU as the aliens, it's a perspective I don't think I've ever seen in a sci-fi video game before. And that leads into the distrust the Angara feel for the player and the rest of the Initiative species, this is because of the on going conflict between the Kett and Angara. This Space Nazi versus the defenders type of narrative feels so realistic! I really love how the minor details of the Angara slowly beginning to trust and even respect you as you improve relations is shown.

    Romancing and Crew Relations: So this is where some of my gripes with this game begin, I often feel like my fellow crew-mates have a lack of emotion and dialogue at times I feel they should be saying something, BioWare did an amazing job in the Shepard Trilogies of making your crew feel like real people with real personalities, but I feel like at this moment in time the characters are lacking in interactivity. The positive I have to say is that I personal choice for Romance, was me, a male Ryder and Vetra Nyx, I absolutely adore what has been done with the relationship so far, I really feel attached to her and feel like she loves me, just my only complaint is that I feel like again your romantic partner is very scripted and fake during gameplay, and at times it almost feels as if she's completely forgotten that you're in a romantic relationship. luckily I have to say that I am very eager to see what more I and Vetra have ahead of us, I'm actually hooked!

    Gameplay: I was around during day one and the first week of the games release, everyone knows how every game always has a rough start with minor bugs and... oh god don't make me bring up the hideous facial expressions, but in the end it's safe for me to say that I feel like this games combat system is very fun to play with, the loot system is well designed, and the customization has a satisfying amount of options available, however I want to mention the vast majority of the armor available is god awful and looks like crap on my character. The game plays like a Mass Effect game except for the jump jets and Nomad with open world aspects, and I must say the worlds do have some sense of liveliness to them, but I do believe there is plenty of growing room to make those worlds even better!

    In conclusion all of the hate on this game is seriously mind boggling to me, oh and I don't care about the Multiplayer, I have never purchased a Mass Effect for it's Multiplayer, so it won't affect my score, Mass Effect Andromeda is a great game!, and I can only see it getting better and better, roll out those DLCs BioWare, you already know I'll buy them.    … Expand
  67. bdogg
    Apr 28, 2017
    8
    Man people are cry babies giving this 1's and 0's. They expected a masterpiece but only a good game so naturally a sane person would give it a 0 for that reason. Games should only be given 0 if they are completely broken or make your eyes bleed from playing it. Yea it has some bugs and animation issues but they have been mostly patched now. The story and characters are good for the mostMan people are cry babies giving this 1's and 0's. They expected a masterpiece but only a good game so naturally a sane person would give it a 0 for that reason. Games should only be given 0 if they are completely broken or make your eyes bleed from playing it. Yea it has some bugs and animation issues but they have been mostly patched now. The story and characters are good for the most part. Mixed writing and dialog hurt it for sure, but its still fun to play and isn't that what really matters. Yea it no ME2, but it is still a good game and worth a look.… Expand
  68. Muri
    May 8, 2017
    8
    Saying that this isn't the best Mass Effect game isn't exactly something that needs a spoiler warning, but an average Mass Effect game is still better almost any other RPG.

    Starting with the bad stuff: At the time of writing, the animation definitely looks a little odd, and I definitely ran into a few glitches which had me loading a recent save. The characters you meet are a bit hit and    Saying that this isn't the best Mass Effect game isn't exactly something that needs a spoiler warning, but an average Mass Effect game is still better almost any other RPG.

    Starting with the bad stuff: At the time of writing, the animation definitely looks a little odd, and I definitely ran into a few glitches which had me loading a recent save. The characters you meet are a bit hit and miss, with some seeming on a par with the earlier series, and others seeming a little underwhelming.

    But, those are basically its only flaws, I couldn't put this game down until I had finished it. The combat system might be the best one yet in mass effect, the only thing I missed being the ability to control squad-mates more precisely, while there is a huge range of additional tactical options for your main character. The story sets up a new series very nicely, with a tonne of possible avenues for the game to explore.

    I get the feeling that some people just wanted more of the original mass effect, which just wasn't possible given how that series ended. Taken as its own game, however, the only thing which lets it down are technical glitches which Bioware appear responsive to.    … Expand
  69. Xx_CrazyAce_xX
    May 13, 2017
    8
    My review for Mass Effect: Andromeda after I finished the game. I thought it was an irregularity, but likeable because the combat gameplay was one of positive quality, the RPG elements helped the balance within the game. As I don't have a massive issue with face animation/technical but still need to be revamped. Main Quests were solid but short and subquests were a temptation to do. SomeMy review for Mass Effect: Andromeda after I finished the game. I thought it was an irregularity, but likeable because the combat gameplay was one of positive quality, the RPG elements helped the balance within the game. As I don't have a massive issue with face animation/technical but still need to be revamped. Main Quests were solid but short and subquests were a temptation to do. Some areas of the storylines are flawed. I do like the characters within the game because they can be easily well-liked but needs strive to lasting impact on the setting of the storylines; I'm disappointed that I cannot customize the squadmates. Would I play Mass Effect; Andromeda again? Yes, I would do because I do enjoy the game and I am forward to play on the insanity mode. 8/10… Expand
  70. Cerbius
    May 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Review of release 1.06 (Potential Spoilers)

    I was glad to get the opportunity to play this game after a number of fixes have been implemented, I have not played pre-1.05 and have only experienced minor issues, most of which were resolved upon updating graphics drivers (Yes this game really does require the latest!)

    My expectations were perhaps lower than average seeing as this game has come off the back of the remarkable achievement that is the original Mass Effect trilogy; however I feel that this game sets the foundation well to expand on in future installments.

    I feel like the game could have benefited from more characters with more diverse dispositions and personalities, some of the playable characters seemed very similar to previous incarnations. As a new race the Angara felt more human than alien in everything other than appearance, which is surprising considering that Andromeda is a different galaxy entirely. It would have been good to see more cultural quirks come into play.

    All in all, 8/10    … Expand
  71. Dragvulk
    May 20, 2017
    8
    i had complete the game now, playtime 60h. And i must say, i love this game. I like the Crew, great people. I Hope that they will improved like the old NPCs in the old Trilogy.

    The Main Story have weakness, yes, but the story isn´t that bad. I like the story. The Combat System ist also great. But i hate the Backtracking whit "old" Planet.. but hey, it is a RPG Shooter. I just    i had complete the game now, playtime 60h. And i must say, i love this game. I like the Crew, great people. I Hope that they will improved like the old NPCs in the old Trilogy.

    The Main Story have weakness, yes, but the story isn´t that bad. I like the story. The Combat System ist also great.

    But i hate the Backtracking whit "old" Planet.. but hey, it is a RPG Shooter.

    I just hope that they will make a Sequel. And i hope that this sequel will make Things much better.    … Expand
  72. TheGameGrinder
    May 22, 2017
    8
    In many ways the game runs like Dragon Age Inquisition, where the first bit can start off pretty slow, but once the ball gets rolling it really steps it up. Bioware's character and lore really shines throughout the entire game, especially once you start jumping around the galaxy. By the time the end came around, honestly I was just psyched for what's next! It's a shame that people areIn many ways the game runs like Dragon Age Inquisition, where the first bit can start off pretty slow, but once the ball gets rolling it really steps it up. Bioware's character and lore really shines throughout the entire game, especially once you start jumping around the galaxy. By the time the end came around, honestly I was just psyched for what's next! It's a shame that people are focused on the few visual oddities and excusable glitches and dismiss a solid entry into the Mass Effect universe.… Expand
  73. Khududo
    May 28, 2017
    8
    I've never been a fan of mass effect franchise, actually this is my first ME game and I really loved it. The main story is really catching and the side quests are really good too. I played the 1.07 version and I didn't have to face the several bugs that people had to deal with in the release. If you give the game a chance you will get a really good experience and several hours of fun.
  74. agustfreyr16
    Aug 17, 2017
    8
    I have played just over 20 hours of Andromeda and i'm loving it, the story is good, the characters are interesting (especially the squad mates), the combat is excellent, the graphics are good looking even on the base ps4, it's exploration is good and the facial animations are much better than at launch.
    but it's not perfect, the character creator is okay at best, and it has frame rate    I have played just over 20 hours of Andromeda and i'm loving it, the story is good, the characters are interesting (especially the squad mates), the combat is excellent, the graphics are good looking even on the base ps4, it's exploration is good and the facial animations are much better than at launch.
    but it's not perfect, the character creator is okay at best, and it has frame rate issues sometimes but thankfully not when it matters the most. I was obviously playing a patched version and if i had played it on launch like most others i would have given it a lower score but the fact is Andromeda has seen it's fair share of fixes and there are definitely more to come

    Disclaimer: i am not a Mass effect veteran and i did not play the originals, but i did watch full Youtube letsplays on all the original games and loved the stories in those games as well.    … Expand
  75. Harrie3000
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    I hesitated buying this game after reading all the negative reviews but I am glad I did. I am now 20 hours in the game and still loving it so much. I did not play the previous mass effect games but I really like the story and the characters. I have not run into any technical issues so far. The only critic I would have is (as been said by others) that the animation of the characters are aI hesitated buying this game after reading all the negative reviews but I am glad I did. I am now 20 hours in the game and still loving it so much. I did not play the previous mass effect games but I really like the story and the characters. I have not run into any technical issues so far. The only critic I would have is (as been said by others) that the animation of the characters are a bit weird/off and not as fluent as in other recent games but it's definitely not 'terrible'. Too bad there is not going to be any DLC/expansion packs.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. Super_elou
    Dec 14, 2017
    8
    It’s s great game! Just play it. If you can get past the first 4 hours, you get hooked. My only issue is the pop in textures. In 2017 that’s unacceptable. Deepest M.E yet!
  78. Split_Decay
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    Mass Effect Andromeda, cool name, for a pretty cool game, first Mass Effect game I've ever played, and in all honesty, was pretty good. I know little of the Mass Effect universe, but this game allowed me to play regardless, as it did not center itself on the idea of knowing the past installments.

    The combat was fun, and the ability to level up and gain new powers was engaging, there    Mass Effect Andromeda, cool name, for a pretty cool game, first Mass Effect game I've ever played, and in all honesty, was pretty good. I know little of the Mass Effect universe, but this game allowed me to play regardless, as it did not center itself on the idea of knowing the past installments.

    The combat was fun, and the ability to level up and gain new powers was engaging, there were however some parts I wish were more fleshed out.

    Characters seemed bland in parts, not knowing their background much or the part in their role, felt a disconnection between them, that's not all of them, but some did feel as if they were there for the hell of it.

    In any game i'm all about the narrative and this game slightly disappointed me, it was lackluster and had a sort of sense in direction, but heavily focused on either building outposts or saving captives, the sense of the mysterious monoliths was interesting but that is the only strength I feel from the story.

    If I was BioWare, this is what improvements should be made, have a more condensed map, not so many planets, this is what made it feel over exhausted, I feel that a smaller collection of planets would have suited better, another improvement would be making characters more interesting, maybe have a small cut scene of their life when you meet them and have those points reflected in the game, might make is easier to be sympathetic if they say died during a mission.

    Overall, this game has some good elements, but the story and characters don't push this enough, and with the vast open worlds it makes it harder to digest.    … Expand
  79. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Este juego no es una joya pero es bueno la historia es mucho mejor que the last of us 2
  80. soheilnilavari2
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    Not as good as trilogy.But still enjoyed it.it has some problems.but they are mostly bugs.
  81. molibden
    Apr 16, 2018
    8
    Game has its downs, but it is seriously really fun to play. Story is quiet interesting, game play is good. Of course it has one of the worst face animations of the decade, but does it really matters? I don't get people who rate it 1 or 0, it is stupid.
  82. bersi84
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    I m featuring an unpopular opinion here but I liked the game a lot. I never played a Mass Effect game before and wanted to try out when it was on a 5 bucks sale. I give it a 8/10 because it really immersed me into the sci fi plot which I did not expect at all and I feel like the team really put some effort into the world and its details.

    Performance had minor issues on my PS4 Pro SSD    I m featuring an unpopular opinion here but I liked the game a lot. I never played a Mass Effect game before and wanted to try out when it was on a 5 bucks sale. I give it a 8/10 because it really immersed me into the sci fi plot which I did not expect at all and I feel like the team really put some effort into the world and its details.

    Performance had minor issues on my PS4 Pro SSD but mostly some cutscenes had some issues, the gameplay itself felt fine. Loading times were also okay. I feel that the visuals were really nice. Some things like hair and face mimicks are an issue which the game is famous for but I dont think it deserves the bash, at least at the latest patch version the game is absolutely fine for me.

    The gun play is smooth. I really enjoyed all the weapons and how they felt, also the customizations are not bad. After all I think the game even is too big and gets pretty repetitive at some point which made me focus back on the main story. Still main mission and bits of sidetracking made me go for around 21hrs and they were enjoyable. Artwork is good and the cutscenes are fine with some minor issues here and there.

    For 5 bucks I think this was absolutely worth the try despite all the bad critics. I really enjoyed the game as a sci fi fan.    … Expand
  83. 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.
  84. xKindred1
    Jun 9, 2018
    8
    I have been a fan of mass effect since day one, and although this is my least favorite in the serious, this game has been given a lot of slack, some deserved, most not. The worlds in this game have such beautiful detail, especially havarl, the characters have great story arks, yes there is filler and there is some emptiness but overall i recommend this game as it is involving and charmingI have been a fan of mass effect since day one, and although this is my least favorite in the serious, this game has been given a lot of slack, some deserved, most not. The worlds in this game have such beautiful detail, especially havarl, the characters have great story arks, yes there is filler and there is some emptiness but overall i recommend this game as it is involving and charming despite it's faults… Expand
  85. Ri-Go
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    Not as good as the own predecessors, and this is not the quality what expect form the BioWare, but still... this game has a heart, and it's great in the own ways. Combat, skill system, exploration, driving, crafting and quantity of the content is save this game. It's a good game, but sometimes not on that way what expected from a BioWare/Mass Effect game. I loved this game, and it'sNot as good as the own predecessors, and this is not the quality what expect form the BioWare, but still... this game has a heart, and it's great in the own ways. Combat, skill system, exploration, driving, crafting and quantity of the content is save this game. It's a good game, but sometimes not on that way what expected from a BioWare/Mass Effect game. I loved this game, and it's unfortunately was criticized more than it deserved. Please, give it a try, you won't regret it. It deserves a(n indirect) sequel. It has many issues, but this doesn't mean automatically a bad game.… Expand
  86. TBGA
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    I got this game just recently off of a PSN sale, and went in with a cautious attitude, expecting all of the negatives from past reviews I read to come true. They didn't. Now, to be fair, the game has been updated and had bug fixes so my experience may differ greatly from others who bought the game on release or in its first year. It is safe to say the game is in a better place and in myI got this game just recently off of a PSN sale, and went in with a cautious attitude, expecting all of the negatives from past reviews I read to come true. They didn't. Now, to be fair, the game has been updated and had bug fixes so my experience may differ greatly from others who bought the game on release or in its first year. It is safe to say the game is in a better place and in my humble opinion, extremely fun, with a big galaxy to explore in single player along with a robust co-op multiplayer.

    What I hate:
    .AI companions are for the most part left to their own devices with you only being able to tell them where to go during firefights.
    .Sometimes the characters hair look so terrible, as well as the textures for them.
    .No PVP in multiplayer.
    .Lack of new aliens.
    .No Paragon or Renegade options (I think, have to go further)

    What I love:
    .BIG UNIVERSE!
    .Fun combat.
    .Awesome Multiplayer that anyone with a love for co-op survival/hero shooters sort of games will enjoy.
    .Great story so far
    .The Nomad vehicle is FUN.
    .Customizing your characters, vehicle and weapons.
    .Fun cast of characters.
    .You do not have to pay for anything with real money in multiplayer now. You want something? Play the co-op and make those credits.

    I would recommend this to anyone with a love for Open World games, exploration, third person shooters or a love for sci-fi. It really gets to much hate, game is fun!    … Expand
  87. hasta6
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    Bought the game for 7 pounds and i though it will be "meh" according to bad reviews, BUT it blew my mind. Its interesting, the story is nice, gameplay is nice, If you are mass effect fan, then definetly you should check it out.
  88. Elethes
    Apr 6, 2019
    8
    So is 2019 and I finally decided to play Andromeda, patch 1.10. I loved it, specially the final story arc, cinematic stuff and better than any other Bioware game ending. It sets a great premise and a different vibe from the original trilogy in a good way. While the Shepard trilogy was about the end of all things threat, Andromeda sets a tone for a beginning in all fronts, worth of anSo is 2019 and I finally decided to play Andromeda, patch 1.10. I loved it, specially the final story arc, cinematic stuff and better than any other Bioware game ending. It sets a great premise and a different vibe from the original trilogy in a good way. While the Shepard trilogy was about the end of all things threat, Andromeda sets a tone for a beginning in all fronts, worth of an adventure. The combat gameplay was hard to get used at first (Bioware should stop to try to use this prime-detonator gameplay, it only works well on a turn based or co-op gameplay), but once I found a style that I enjoyed (vanguard with that shield reflecting shots matched with stealth asari sword kills and superhero melee landings) it fealt good! The sidequests are unexciting and only there for level up, if I knewn that I would have skipped them all together and focused on the priority and relationship ones. Finally, nomad is a great plus, with useful upgrades worth pursuing it. All and all, I hope to see a sequence for Andromeda!… Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Swoosh26
    Oct 2, 2019
    8
    With all these **** games coming outh I started playing Andromeda again. And boy o boy was I surprised. I was hooked from the beginning.
  93. JimmyManson
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Okay so i literally just made this account 1/17/20 to review and put reality into Mass Effect Andromeda. I will make this short and sweet. Is this game better then Mass Effect 1 or 2? No its not. Is it better then 3? Imo it is by a landslide. Is this game a masterpiece or without glitches and technical faults? No its not. However that being said, if you enjoy space or alians or any of theOkay so i literally just made this account 1/17/20 to review and put reality into Mass Effect Andromeda. I will make this short and sweet. Is this game better then Mass Effect 1 or 2? No its not. Is it better then 3? Imo it is by a landslide. Is this game a masterpiece or without glitches and technical faults? No its not. However that being said, if you enjoy space or alians or any of the past Mass Effect games, youll enjoy this game. Especially constantly being on sale for $5 to $10 bucks its a steal. Yes EA unfortunately speeds produces games much like the COD games, but for everyone rating this game 0-4 id honestly like to know why. This game certainly isnt a 9 to 10 game, which i consider very good, but its certainly average and above (for fans of space, aliens, and mass effect lore). Its worth the buy and play. I really hope we get a remaster of this overall great trilogy and a new title someday. My score is a 8. Just remember to ignore the 0 and 10 reviews, as they are almost always fake and/or didnt play the title. Some perhaps but always read the 4 to 8 USER reviews. Those are the honest gamers.… Expand
  94. 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.
  95. Beks_N
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    A pretty great game with fun gameplay. I like the choice system and that it does actually effect the outcome... sure in minor ways, but it's enough that my choices feel like they matter. Sure, not as great as the original trilogy, but if viewed as a standalone, definitely worth playing.
  96. svensenk86
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This game is not that bad, when you allow the game to be how it want to be, a new universe, new heroes and a new crew. but the Mass Effect feeling is still there and the story is fine. You could do a lot more in this galaxy but for THIS game it was a nice run. played it through twice, I liked it! Cannot compete with 1-3 though.
  97. PathfinderJ
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    Not up to the standards of 2 and 3 but I did enjoy this game enough to get the platinum trophy. The story doesn't match the original trilogy but the gameplay is without doubt superior.
  98. oceanice
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    По началу это сжвшное говно душнило, но после годовой паузы решил трайнуть ещё разок и втянулся
  99. Itsmedannyv
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    OK. So this game is by no means perfect but I'm about 75 hours in and I am greatly enjoying it. Combat is challenging but rewarding and satisfying, progression is well paced and the number of activities and side missions are varied and interesting. There's a few minor bugs left here or there but nothing that has caused me to be overly peeved. A lot of fun.
    Not a patch on 2 or 3 (here's    OK. So this game is by no means perfect but I'm about 75 hours in and I am greatly enjoying it. Combat is challenging but rewarding and satisfying, progression is well paced and the number of activities and side missions are varied and interesting. There's a few minor bugs left here or there but nothing that has caused me to be overly peeved. A lot of fun.
    Not a patch on 2 or 3 (here's begging the ending is better than 3) but enjoyable none the less.    … Expand
  100. 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.
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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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