Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. BuckinBurrito
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Oh the hate. Ignore the 0-5 ratings at least. People seem to have an axe to grind after the ME3 ending. Yes, it's not perfect but if you liked the journey of the ME series, you'll probably like this too.

    The bad: Starts slow (just like ME1) and has a poor character build and facial graphics. The good: almost everything else. It has fun combat, interesting characters, etc.... like    Oh the hate. Ignore the 0-5 ratings at least. People seem to have an axe to grind after the ME3 ending. Yes, it's not perfect but if you liked the journey of the ME series, you'll probably like this too.

    The bad: Starts slow (just like ME1) and has a poor character build and facial graphics.
    The good: almost everything else. It has fun combat, interesting characters, etc.... like you would expect in a Bioware game.

    I'm giving this a score of 10 rather than 8.5-9 points that i think it really is to offset some of the trolls still apparently butthurt over ME3 ending. If you let Garrus win the shooting contest on the Citadel, you'll like this too. Enjoy the ride, yo!    … Expand
  2. jtg0d
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Great graphics (minus some sluggish animations), awesome story, more engaging combat than previous ME (I played all of them several times). I am a big fan of ME, so expectations were fairly high. The game does not disappoints overall. what disappoints are all those peeps who keep giving zero or 1 to the game. Really? If the game has content but u don't like some of it, or even most of it,Great graphics (minus some sluggish animations), awesome story, more engaging combat than previous ME (I played all of them several times). I am a big fan of ME, so expectations were fairly high. The game does not disappoints overall. what disappoints are all those peeps who keep giving zero or 1 to the game. Really? If the game has content but u don't like some of it, or even most of it, its not a zero. People just rage because its not what they expected. Personally I would give it an 9, animations aren't great, but are tolerable. You cannot judge the game just for graphics, especially an RPG game like ME. I mean, Minecarft should get zeroes for graphics too then, right?

    So i am giving it a 10 just to offset those like zero-kiddies who foam so much about how the animations are bad.    … Expand
  3. xWorldxWARriorx
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Counter score. I would say its actually around an 8 out of 10. Its not nearly as bad as people are saying and it is still way better than a lot of the garbage games that are out there. We have to remember that the original trilogy was a masterpiece by the end but that the first game was also not perfect when it first came out. There are things that can be improved upon (animations, fetchCounter score. I would say its actually around an 8 out of 10. Its not nearly as bad as people are saying and it is still way better than a lot of the garbage games that are out there. We have to remember that the original trilogy was a masterpiece by the end but that the first game was also not perfect when it first came out. There are things that can be improved upon (animations, fetch quests, etc) but this was an excellent starting point for a new trilogy.… Expand
  4. Drucifer
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    I had my doubts after all of the negative reviews this game received, but was very pleasantly surprised once I actually played for myself. I absolutely love it. The first couple of hours drag by; this is typical for modern AAA RPGs (e.g. The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn). However, once the first couple of hours are completed, the game opens up into a true open world(s) game that is utterlyI had my doubts after all of the negative reviews this game received, but was very pleasantly surprised once I actually played for myself. I absolutely love it. The first couple of hours drag by; this is typical for modern AAA RPGs (e.g. The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn). However, once the first couple of hours are completed, the game opens up into a true open world(s) game that is utterly incredible. The story lines are compelling, the characters are very likable and relatable, and the dialogue is very realistic. Conversations don't fit the typical rigid and over exaggerated format common to many games, which may not work for gamers who are more accustomed to interacting with video game NPCs than having conversations with people in the real world. After 60 hours of gameplay, Mass Effect: Andromeda has impressed me more than I had ever expected and has become one of my favorite titles. I enjoyed this game even more than the original series. The story isn't quite as interesting as the reaper concept, but the rich open world exploration teeming with fun missions to do combined with the amazing lore the Mass Effect series has built up made this one of the funnest games I have ever played. Neither me nor my wife has experienced any glitches or strange/ugly facial animations with our Ryders. It took me a couple tries to design one that I liked, but once I did I had no issues throughout my play through. It seems that a lot of the people giving Mass Effect: Andromeda negative feedback are going into the game expecting to find something bad, only instead of reviewing it objectively, they critically search for flaws to reaffirm their expectations. This type of behavior, along with people rating it who have never even played it has left a game easily worthy of a 10/10 with a user score of 4.6.… Expand
  5. cronoedge
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    I Beat Mass Effect: Andromeda.
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    Banged a chick who licks rocks.
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    10 out of 10.
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  6. Littlemadbat
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    It took me over 75 hours to finish the game (had to do every quest :>) but I hardly noticed the time passing.
    Did you like Citadel DLC in ME3? Because if you did, you will enjoy this game. The characters are likeable and there is a lot of effort put in their development and interactions with them - the loyalty missions are extremely fun. The story is engaging and while at the beginning it    It took me over 75 hours to finish the game (had to do every quest :>) but I hardly noticed the time passing.
    Did you like Citadel DLC in ME3? Because if you did, you will enjoy this game. The characters are likeable and there is a lot of effort put in their development and interactions with them - the loyalty missions are extremely fun. The story is engaging and while at the beginning it lacks the "weight of the world" feeling of the trilogy, the pressure rises with time and oh does it get personal.
    I loved the combat system since I've greatly enjoyed using melee weapons and vanguard strategy combined with tech. I did not encounter many awkward animations though I have seen some minor bugs with npc's stuck in weird spaces - nothing game-breaking.
    The music is a bit underwhelming, especially at the last fight of the game but I found myself addicted to a few dj compositions you can find in your Pathfinders quarters or bars/clubs on certain planets.
    Overall, I would give this game a solid 8,5/10 but since everyone is trashing it waay more than it deserves things hot personal and I raised the note. Fight me!    … Expand
  7. deemashlayer
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    The game's visuals are terrific (face animations goofy and now fixed by a patch), story is solid and battles are awesome. The best space exploration game on the market right now (July 2017)
  8. jordangold527
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Haters gonna hate. There are occasionally awkward facial expressions and very rare glitches that can easily remedied by a quick reload. Every game has it's issues, but many people hate this game because it has issues that 95% of games have. People hail Skyrim as one of the best games of the decade, yet there are no facial expressions, the voice acting is pretty bad (all things considered),Haters gonna hate. There are occasionally awkward facial expressions and very rare glitches that can easily remedied by a quick reload. Every game has it's issues, but many people hate this game because it has issues that 95% of games have. People hail Skyrim as one of the best games of the decade, yet there are no facial expressions, the voice acting is pretty bad (all things considered), and there are a great deal of bugs even to this day. The game tells a fun (if not predictable) story with great characters, interesting and complex themes, and amazing gameplay diversity. If you liked the original Mass Effect games you will adore this.… Expand
  9. Love_Cannon
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    It was exactly what I was expecting, and better implemented than I thought it would be. Telling a good story in an open world is extremely difficult and this game actually pulled it off. I think a lot of people have issues with the story because they were expecting to save the galaxy again in this story instead of exploring a new one. Approach the game play as an explorer rather than aIt was exactly what I was expecting, and better implemented than I thought it would be. Telling a good story in an open world is extremely difficult and this game actually pulled it off. I think a lot of people have issues with the story because they were expecting to save the galaxy again in this story instead of exploring a new one. Approach the game play as an explorer rather than a hero, and you'll have a lot of fun.… Expand
  10. gchapman1701
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    So, Mass Effect Andromeda...

    After the Mass Effect 3 debacle, I swore I would never play another Mass Effect game. I mean after putting 200-300 hours in on that series, the last 5% was crappy enough to ruin my stellar enjoyment of the preceding 95% in the series. It was that bad. So when Mass Effect Andromeda was announced awhile back, and when it was stated that it would take place    So, Mass Effect Andromeda...

    After the Mass Effect 3 debacle, I swore I would never play another Mass Effect game. I mean after putting 200-300 hours in on that series, the last 5% was crappy enough to ruin my stellar enjoyment of the preceding 95% in the series. It was that bad.

    So when Mass Effect Andromeda was announced awhile back, and when it was stated that it would take place in the future, and not include (or resolve) anything left over from Mass Effect 1-3, I felt no real urge to fork over my money to Bioware. I was steadfast in my desire to avoid the game and the certain failure that it would become.

    Then about three months ago, the pendulum swung a bit. I started catching some of the gameplay footage. It reminded me of what I really loved about Mass Effect. I started hearing a bit more about the story. Rather than abandoning the past, they found a way of taking contemporary characters, races and ideas from the series and putting them in a fresh start. I started to get a little excited and thought what the hell, I will give it a shot and see.

    Then the initial reviews came out. They hit pretty hard and I felt like my original suspicions were being validated. Despite having pre-ordered the game, I thought it was likely going to sit on the shelf. And it would have for me if a friend hadn't decided to press on and see what it was like.

    He found that the initial reviews were accurate about one thing: The first two planets (Habitat 7 and Eos) and tutorial missions are a bit of a mess. There is so much to do, you feel like you are wandering around a bit aimlessly. The UI has some issues (especially from a crafting and quest management standpoint). Indeed you really do have to muscle past that portion of the game.

    But I found when I did was there was an incredibly fun game underneath. Once I got the hang of how to deal with the UI issues, and focus on the game play and the storyline, I found a ton of depth. There were tons of ties back to Mass Effect 1-3 and the story I loved (the 95% part) but I found myself really growing to like Ryder even more than Shepard as the game progressed. You definitely get to play him as a Captain Kirk/Mal Reynolds hybrid that makes all the crew interactions awesome.

    And by the time you get to the end, you really get to see the alliance you build hit its stride. This is something that really killed the Mass Effect 3 ending for me, and contributed heavily to my disdain for the finale. To be honest, when I finished it up last night and put the controller down, I felt I had just played the best Mass Effect game to date. And that surprised the hell out of me. It was easily the best 100 hours I have put into a game in recent memory.

    I'm not sure where the franchise will go from here. The ending serves well as a stand alone game, but also leaves plenty of room to develop should they wish to continue. I for one hope to see these folks again some day. So for that reason, I just wanted to reach out to my friends who played Mass Effect in the past. I can't say you will come away feeling the same love I felt for this game. But I do think if you give it an honest chance, and play through the initial issues (which by the way, Bioware is working to address through patches) I think you will find the time well spent!    … Expand
  11. mrses
    May 13, 2017
    10
    I really liked Mass Effect Andromeda. It had/has some technical issues but nothing really annoyed me that much. I really liked the story and the game play was good. I've played all the mass effects when they came out and I replayed them all before starting Andromeda and Andromeda was probably my second favourite. Not sure why it is garnering so many bad reviews maybe it is suffering fromI really liked Mass Effect Andromeda. It had/has some technical issues but nothing really annoyed me that much. I really liked the story and the game play was good. I've played all the mass effects when they came out and I replayed them all before starting Andromeda and Andromeda was probably my second favourite. Not sure why it is garnering so many bad reviews maybe it is suffering from overbuilt wishes and expectations. I'd recommend trying it for yourself.… Expand
  12. Mattherw
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    This game was clearly rushed out to market before it was ready. The result has been lots of glitches and the now famously bad facial animation. Many of these issues have been corrected with patches but a lot are still present. Even considering the technical issues this is the best game I have played this year. The visuals are amazing and the graphics are great (PS4 on 4K LCD). Combat andThis game was clearly rushed out to market before it was ready. The result has been lots of glitches and the now famously bad facial animation. Many of these issues have been corrected with patches but a lot are still present. Even considering the technical issues this is the best game I have played this year. The visuals are amazing and the graphics are great (PS4 on 4K LCD). Combat and game mechanics are intuitive and probably the best of any Mass effect game. The story is simplistic but the whole point of the game is to explore Andromeda and reset from the complete dead end the writers were left with after ME3. If you want to understand the depth of the story by learning motives and details about new species then you will have to spend a lot of time exploring, reading data pads and completing side quests. This game is by no means perfect and without so many overly critical reviews from people who want everything in the story spelt out for them, I would have been more critical. This game is clearly meant to be the opening act of a trilogy (just like ME1) and therefore is less fast paced and spends a lot of time establishing the narrative needed for later games. I would highly recommend this title, BioWare clearly dropped the ball rushing this out but having paid full price I am very content with the value for money having played more than 80 hours on my first play through.… Expand
  13. deftones034
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Underrated. Amazing game in everyway. People need to grow up and stop review bombing because of animations. Have you ever played a fallout game? Worse animations then this. Great job Bioware you have my support in the future and money. Big fan here
  14. swoff
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I want to thank bioware for this epic journey!!
    one of my favorite games so far with cool characters an epic story an absolute brilliant combat gameplay!!! its not perfect but what game is ? still in love after 100+ h gameplay
  15. davef7777
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This is a fun game and deserves a 10 to offset all the unrealistic last gen Mass Effect A-holes giving it a zero. The combat is great, customization and crafting is great. The acting and animation could have been better but is passable.
  16. memorukezs
    May 20, 2017
    10
    The game has fulfilled my expectations, it is well written, the worlds are long enough to keep me busy though I would have wanted more worlds to explore
  17. michaelrjohnson
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    Ever since this game came out, I've followed the reviews to see if a general uptick would occur once the "haters" moved on to a new project. This is also my first review on metacritic.

    I have played all 3 previous mass effect games, and have over 60 hours in MEA. Not to mention decades of gaming under my belt across every platform out there. I'm picky about what I spend my very few    Ever since this game came out, I've followed the reviews to see if a general uptick would occur once the "haters" moved on to a new project. This is also my first review on metacritic.

    I have played all 3 previous mass effect games, and have over 60 hours in MEA. Not to mention decades of gaming under my belt across every platform out there. I'm picky about what I spend my very few valuable hours on. I will very often stop playing a game if I get bored.

    MEA is flawed as so many have pointed out and has a lot of small bugs that are certainly a bit disappointing. But to say they have an extreme negative impact on the overall game experience would be incorrect.

    I have actually enjoyed my time in Andromeda very much and continue to go back for more. The combat and movement mechanics are a significant upgrade over the previous games and the planets are gorgeous and diverse.

    The story is actually pretty engaging and is getting better. There are plenty of fetch quests, with some much more fun than others, but I enjoy the variety and the rewards are decent. I also think the quest management system and map are very well executed, so you never feel lost or unsure where to go next.

    I will summarize that MEA is a very good sci-fi action-RPG in it's own right. If you are looking for the continued adventures of Shepard and Co in the Milky Way, you will not find it here. If you are looking at a fresh new adventure in the Mass Effect universe, I definitely recommend it.

    Edit: I have finally completed the game and can say with full authority that this game is very very good. The story is solid in its own right and the combat mechanics are light years (pun not intended) ahead of the previous games.    … Expand
  18. TheoRuffy
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Altought it's not a perfect game, i had a lot of fun during my first playtrought. The story s good, the combat is very fun, and the characters are very well writen.. Can't wait for the DLC's!
  19. Colin1963
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Enjoyed this game so much. Brilliantly designed and thought out and a pleasure to play. Highly recommended.
  20. RandomKiller312
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    This game compelled me to create a metacritic account just to write this review. Great worlds, features and overall an immersive story. I feel like the game had a couple small downfalls, but overall an 8/10 game. I gave it a 10 to counter all the douche bags that unjustly gave it a negative rating without giving it a chance. I got a lot of game-play value out of this game and thanks toThis game compelled me to create a metacritic account just to write this review. Great worlds, features and overall an immersive story. I feel like the game had a couple small downfalls, but overall an 8/10 game. I gave it a 10 to counter all the douche bags that unjustly gave it a negative rating without giving it a chance. I got a lot of game-play value out of this game and thanks to these **** now I wont get an expansion or a sequal that the game truely deserves.… Expand
  21. desmortum
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    It is a bold attempt to create a new story inside BioWares own universe. It's not a KotOR clone deep inside like original Mass Effect, where you being thrown inside storm of events of predefined sci-fi/fantasy world, but rather the new beginning.

    It is a space exploration like never before. For tens of hours you're wondering what's you gonna find next, where you gonna go, who you gonna    It is a bold attempt to create a new story inside BioWares own universe. It's not a KotOR clone deep inside like original Mass Effect, where you being thrown inside storm of events of predefined sci-fi/fantasy world, but rather the new beginning.

    It is a space exploration like never before. For tens of hours you're wondering what's you gonna find next, where you gonna go, who you gonna meet.

    Hundreds (!) of quests, few beautiful cities, multiple manually crafted huge planets with unique environments, gorgeous starmap and planet scanning and last but not least your own finally comfortable and interesting spaceships with its marvelous crew.

    All of it is not for you to accomplish whatever captain-chiefs mission, it's for you to explore what lies beyond...    … Expand
  22. scottryder
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    I am a die hard Mass Effect fan. For what Ea has done to the game is unacceptable but still Bioware came through with exploration, great combat and long long loooooonnnnnggggg hours of gameplay that compensates the negative reviews of others. I love Mass effect...always been and I will be waiting for its next release. Casey Hudson it is up to you. Kudos to Bioware. They completed theI am a die hard Mass Effect fan. For what Ea has done to the game is unacceptable but still Bioware came through with exploration, great combat and long long loooooonnnnnggggg hours of gameplay that compensates the negative reviews of others. I love Mass effect...always been and I will be waiting for its next release. Casey Hudson it is up to you. Kudos to Bioware. They completed the creation of the game with greatest pressure and tight resources.

    EA and Bioware, please learn from your mistakes.    … Expand
  23. AFriendlyMan
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Just want rate this game a bit upper, cause it looks absolutely amazing in UtraHD with HDR. Sometimes i just staring at objects for minutes... Its very beautiful to explore. Unfortunately BioWare made a some mistakes... boring intro for example. Its hard to attract new generation with dialogues... so then they noticed those animations (that might they don't even care if there were anotherJust want rate this game a bit upper, cause it looks absolutely amazing in UtraHD with HDR. Sometimes i just staring at objects for minutes... Its very beautiful to explore. Unfortunately BioWare made a some mistakes... boring intro for example. Its hard to attract new generation with dialogues... so then they noticed those animations (that might they don't even care if there were another beginning) and so on.… Expand
  24. DeWolfe25
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the best I have ever played. It truly is. I am personally having a hard time figuring out why there are so many that hate it. Ok there are bugs, and sometimes dialogue doesn't acknowledge that you have or have not already done something. But if you were judging off things like that alone, then why the devil do you play video games in the first place? If Bioware wasThis game is one of the best I have ever played. It truly is. I am personally having a hard time figuring out why there are so many that hate it. Ok there are bugs, and sometimes dialogue doesn't acknowledge that you have or have not already done something. But if you were judging off things like that alone, then why the devil do you play video games in the first place? If Bioware was intending this to be a sequel of the original Mass Effect trilogy then they, kind of, failed in that by referencing barely any of the original trilogy's events. If they were intending for this to be a standalone title that never the less expands the Mass Effect universe, then they have definitely succeeded. Ladies and gentlemen, gamers of all shapes and sizes, ignore all reviews. Pay no heed to those that love it, and those that hate it. Play this game for yourself, make up your own mind. For my money, this game was well worth the time i put into it (63 hrs, 39 mins, 04 sec and that's is before I realized there was some post game work to do.). If you don't want to spent money on buying the game, the I suggest borrowing it from one who did buy it.… Expand
  25. Kabooz
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    Honestly the game I experienced is far from a lot of the negative hype this had received. 25+hrs in so far and the game has been fluid, animation in a general aspect is clearly above anything to be considered average in today's games. Most importantly it plays like or similar enough to what makes the Mass Effect series successful. Hopefully with given time another addition to this storyHonestly the game I experienced is far from a lot of the negative hype this had received. 25+hrs in so far and the game has been fluid, animation in a general aspect is clearly above anything to be considered average in today's games. Most importantly it plays like or similar enough to what makes the Mass Effect series successful. Hopefully with given time another addition to this story will be a step forward from a gameplay aspect. Undoubtedly recommend this game.… Expand
  26. Sitropy
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    Waaaay underrated.

    I have played all mass effect games and Andromeda is still i great game, with new characters and story.
    Give it a try, if you loved the other mass effect games you will at least like this one if not more. IMO it's better than mass effect 1
  27. Deathcat99
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    First off I'm a huge fan of the entire Mass Effect series, with Mass Effect 2 being my favorite. That said, this is still one of the best games I've ever played. If you can look past the cheesy animations and at times poor writing and dialogue, there is a beautiful story with engaging characters to be found. In fact there is more "good" writing in this game then there is "bad." Once IFirst off I'm a huge fan of the entire Mass Effect series, with Mass Effect 2 being my favorite. That said, this is still one of the best games I've ever played. If you can look past the cheesy animations and at times poor writing and dialogue, there is a beautiful story with engaging characters to be found. In fact there is more "good" writing in this game then there is "bad." Once I got past the first two planets the game just kept getting better and better. I believe most people who rated this game so poorly didn't play it for very long, bought into the backlash, or was just flat out enraged. The writing isn't as bad as many people say. At lest for the most part. There are great characters and stories to be explored in most planets, especially the side quests.… Expand
  28. ScottRyderTrink
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    El juego es una historia completamente nueva, que no tiene relación con los anteriores, yo no he jugado a la trilogía original, y después de haber jugado a este pienso hacerlo.
    No entiendo para nada las críticas que se llevó este juego, he jugado con la última actualización que salió y va de maravilla, solo me he encontrado tres errores muy puntuales, pero apenas afectan a la experiencia    El juego es una historia completamente nueva, que no tiene relación con los anteriores, yo no he jugado a la trilogía original, y después de haber jugado a este pienso hacerlo.
    No entiendo para nada las críticas que se llevó este juego, he jugado con la última actualización que salió y va de maravilla, solo me he encontrado tres errores muy puntuales, pero apenas afectan a la experiencia de juego. Una vez estas jugando, ni te das cuenta. Ni caso a las críticas.
    Le he dedicado unas 82 horas y aún me faltan algunas misiones secundarias, y más tiempo que le voy a echar para conseguir todos los trofeos. La jugabilidad es realmente buena, el sistema de combate es de lo mejor, los poderes y las armas son geniales. Tengo entendido que una de las diferencias con los anteriores es el jetpack para saltar, y da muchísimas posibilidades en combate así que es todo un acierto.
    Lo mejor de todo par mí es la historia y los personajes, hay muchísimos diálogos, que incluyen tomas de decisiones que repercuten, en mayor o menor medida, en la historia.
    Los gráficos están muy bien, los planetas son absolutamente preciosos y da gusto explorarlos enteros, son bastante grandes y repletos de misiones.
    El juego va de menos a más, si lo has empezado y te ha aburrido un poco, dale una oportunidad y sigue avanzando en la historia, porque engancha muchísimo.
    Es de los mejores juegos que he jugado, lo recomiendo encarecidamente, merece la pena!!!    … Expand
  29. Mass_Raider
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The only REAL problem with this game is that it's not the OG trilogy and not DA O, The game is really good when you are not comparing it to these game and has one of the best squads Bioware ever created! Also, we get a way better Family dynamic than the rest of their games. Not to mention it's also one hell off a looker.
  30. Zura69
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Tried to begin play this game 3 times. First 2 was like "what the ..". But than, after another round of passing the trilogy, I was so thristy about sequel to the ME that I decided to give Andromeda another chance :) I forced myself spend 3 hours just to begin play, it was so bad - so many questions about the plot, horrible face animations, issues with controls.. But when I forced myself toTried to begin play this game 3 times. First 2 was like "what the ..". But than, after another round of passing the trilogy, I was so thristy about sequel to the ME that I decided to give Andromeda another chance :) I forced myself spend 3 hours just to begin play, it was so bad - so many questions about the plot, horrible face animations, issues with controls.. But when I forced myself to ignore this things everything changed. I realaized that Andromeda plot is really good idea, and actually it is super beautiful, actually Andromeda is what I expected from No Man's Sky - amazing bright space exploration. Planets are really lovely, graphics and art direction is top (except face animation), characters are not comparable to ME1-2, but there're some fun to, especially Drack is very interesting - from his main story to his comments through the game. And during completing the main quest I realized that the plot is pretty OK, many questins, but the one who wrote it definitely knows the game and loves what his doing. This game is more like an introduction to the new galaxy, not super rich story. And again - it is super beautiful space exploration. Also in the end of the game I really loved the combat system, it's really god after you try to understand it. Actually EA release tehre new title Anthem especially on the Andromeda combat system.
    PS. Of course it's not comparable to the ME1-2, but they really did a great job, stop trying compare this games, just replay entire trilogy if you want "old good ME" :)    … Expand
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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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