Mass Effect: Andromeda

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1225 Ratings

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  1. Chorillo77
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    First of all, everyone who gave this game less than 6 points are neckbearded crybabies who imagine that games are made according to just their expectations/imagination. I can't stand this kind of fanboyism. You should play it as a new game, not a sequel!
    The game has room for improvement here and there, but nothing that affects the game itself or gameplay. All familiar ME the elements are there.
  2. RTCWFAN
    May 8, 2023
    8
    I haven't played the trilogy and Andromeda was the first Mass Effect game I played. The first hours felt just right, but after some time it gets pretty repetitive. But it is far better than people say. Overall rating: 7.6.
  3. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  4. Khaosom
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Andromeda honest review
    I read all the hatred of the game for years, and because of it I couldn’t bring myself to play it after the love I had for the original trilogy. However in 2022 I decided to finally sit down and do a full play through. Here’s some pros and cons from the game as I saw them.

    Pros.
    Level system. No longer are you set to a limited style of play. You wanna be that infiltration sniper with biotics? Go ahead, wanna summon drones while sniping to keep enemies at range, you got it, wanna teleport into a group and unleash massive damage with biotics and shotguns boom done. Profile system. Now you can switch profiles on the fly so you can do more damage depending on the situation.

    Story. The story, while not as good as mass effect 1 and 3, is by far better than 2. With more romance options and quests.

    Larger open world’s. Plenty of exploring and side quests to do.

    Crafting. You craft almost everything, from melee weapons to armor. Graphics. Now this is a pro and a con. Some of the terrains, etc are amazing, however it’s like they spent the effort on those and skipped character models. Cons
    The world’s get tedious. Go hear summon forward beacon continue… activate pillars, open vault and terraform the planet.

    The number of side quests. I’m about 30 hours in and haven’t really moved the story forward since hour 12. Some of the side missions/loyalty missions literally involve going to a location for a brief cutscene then leaving. The NPCs.. most of them aren’t likeable. There’s no one like Liara, or Garrus. And maybe these are just unable to live up to the standard set by the previous crew. Races. You see the milky way races represented totaling 4 (except aquarian). But this new galaxy beyond dark space only have two sentient species? Finally the Mako is back…. This one is a pro and con too. The vehicle handles a ton better than in ME1, and travel paths are better marked, However travel in it still feels slow, and there’s no cannon on this one.    … Expand
  5. DSouls_guy
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    I finally decided to try out mass effect andromeda after years of skipping it because I hear a bunch of people saying it was trash and not worth even looking at!!! Welp I can honestly say those people are wrong about Mass effect andromeda! This game is an awesome game, I'm really enjoying it and all the negative things people are saying was totally crap! Is it perfect no but it's not atI finally decided to try out mass effect andromeda after years of skipping it because I hear a bunch of people saying it was trash and not worth even looking at!!! Welp I can honestly say those people are wrong about Mass effect andromeda! This game is an awesome game, I'm really enjoying it and all the negative things people are saying was totally crap! Is it perfect no but it's not at all a bad game. I'm glad I gave this stellar game a shot.… Expand
  6. IamChris8
    May 13, 2022
    8
    Ich liebe SCIFI und Mass Effect. Ein tolles Game und ich kann es nur empfehlen, wenn man auf SCIFI steht. Da es im Game Pass ist, ein absoluter Nobrainer.

    Story: 8/10
    Umfang: 8/10
    Grafik: 6/10
    Atmosphäre: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
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    Gesamt: 7,6 / 10
  7. AWESOM-0
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    A good game, not great but good. I get the flaws, and compared to the original trilogy it’s a downgrade, still good tho after the patches.
  8. Draconsa
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    I had a lot of fun with the game, got repetitive at some point but I really liked exploring other planets.
  9. Dealek
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Me encanto el sistema de combate, solo que siento que le falto ser mas pulido en general al juego
  10. Flxn
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    I rated the game for the maximum score in respect for the developers of the game Mass Effect. Despite all the jambs of this part, there are still advantages. Yes, this game did not meet my expectations, but I still had fun and I hope that the next game in this series will be no less a masterpiece than any of the games in the trilogy!
  11. Vileguyver
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Despite the bugs it had at launch, it was a really good game.
    I will miss the opportunity to play any DLC.
    After receiving the one X enhancements I completed it for the 3rd time and its now almost flawless with all the updates and added quality.
    I now want a series X FPS boost so I can go again.
  12. TheEdgiestLord
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    It's a better game than people will give it credit for. The vertical gunplay is super fun that doesn't lead to a over reliance on cover. The story is also fun with the Kett and the squadmates are interesting enough but don't have the staying power as say Garrus, Tali, or Liara.
  13. shaggybeast
    Apr 16, 2021
    8
    Mass Effect Andromeda doesn't reach the narrative heights of the original trilogy but the sheer scale of exploration and great combat and gameplay make up for it. Now, the story for Andromeda is very intriguing but I wish it delved further into the themes it tackles. Ryder is serviceable as a protagonist but is no Commander Shepard, there's a part of me that wishes we got to play as AlecMass Effect Andromeda doesn't reach the narrative heights of the original trilogy but the sheer scale of exploration and great combat and gameplay make up for it. Now, the story for Andromeda is very intriguing but I wish it delved further into the themes it tackles. Ryder is serviceable as a protagonist but is no Commander Shepard, there's a part of me that wishes we got to play as Alec Ryder (father) as he held a stoic and "cool" presence for the limited time he was present for. The gameplay and exploration however is where this game really shines. There are loads of planets to explore with their own side quests to complete, littered with stunning vistas to admire. The combat flows really well and there's a substantial level of player skill customisation and weapon customisation. All in all, Andromeda was a satisfying and breathtaking return to the Mass Effect universe.… Expand
  14. Chello
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    I don`t understand the low score. Mass Effect Andromeda is a great action rpg. The characters and the story are really good. And I want to know how the story goes on. It was a great experience in a new galaxy.
  15. Tomplifier
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Technically superb. Great graphics, fluid controls, joyful gameplay, great audio und good speakers.
    Story is like a rollercoaster. Some really nice quests, main quest average, with some nice twists.
    The characters are between well written, interesting and boring stereotypes. The areas are open wide but sometimes a bit empty. But I liked the planets variety. The quest are sometimes a bit    Technically superb. Great graphics, fluid controls, joyful gameplay, great audio und good speakers.
    Story is like a rollercoaster. Some really nice quests, main quest average, with some nice twists.
    The characters are between well written, interesting and boring stereotypes.
    The areas are open wide but sometimes a bit empty. But I liked the planets variety. The quest are sometimes a bit repititive but in the end it was fun to play.
    The character development and items management is plain, no real roleplayling here.
    The dialog options are well made but not perfect.

    This game was fun, a bit too long. I played about 55 hours to see the end, not to see all of it.    … Expand
  16. RexExcalibur
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Ich spiele es jetzt zum ersten mal bevor die Legendary Version rauskommt. Ich finde das Spiel top. Sowohl Story, Grafik und Gameplay.
  17. Bockyralls
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    TL;DR: The game sucked me in and kept me there for 8 straight hours. This is a must game.

    I’m not a fan of the Mass Effect series. The running back and forth for scanning. Endless looting, customization of weapons and gear. Crammed space stations with numerous dialogues and sterile environments. Clunky battle controls. Non engaging story. When I saw the new Andromeda being added to    TL;DR: The game sucked me in and kept me there for 8 straight hours. This is a must game.

    I’m not a fan of the Mass Effect series. The running back and forth for scanning. Endless looting, customization of weapons and gear. Crammed space stations with numerous dialogues and sterile environments. Clunky battle controls. Non engaging story.

    When I saw the new Andromeda being added to Gamepass, I pondered if it was worth check it out. Not because I like Mass Effect, but because space’s always fascinated me.

    The intro with a colonization ship traveling through space seemed promising. Maybe not the best graphics. Actually far from it. And the same clunkyness in controls. Animations are far from the best there is, especially since the game now has three years on it’s back. And yet, I plowed 12 hours in one day. Why? Usually, when a game is boring, I can manage a couple of hours. Leave it. Maybe come back and play some more. And finally get bored, leave and never come back.

    Very few games have that “it” factor. For me, it’s Oblivion, RDR 1-2, some GTAs, The Witcher III & the first Fall Outs that qualify. They just suck you into the world, making you crave to explore it. That is what Mass Effect did to me. Just a couple of hours in I had one Game of Throne like experience. By then the game had me, hook and sink.

    The social interaction with your team and others, the politics going on behind the curtains and solving the mystery of what brought down this once blooming part of the andromeda galaxy. What are the alien invaders after? Who can I really trust in our colony? All top ingrediences.

    Sure, the graphics are a bit outdated and the face animations are a tiny bit clunky sometimes. But mostly, they work good. And the voice acting is top notch. Listening to my team mates squabble amongst themselves are pure gold. But this makes the game a 9 and not a 10.

    The fighting is really funny, engaging, quick and variable in terms of how you defeat your enemies. Also, the AI works good in not just making your enemies stay in one place or go log stupid. Those of you who recently played Cyberpunk know what I mean.

    Maybe this game suit people who’s not played the previous MEs (or played but disliked). I don’t know. All I know is that I’m counting the hours until I can dive into space again, going about exploring it with my awesome space ship.    … Expand
  18. Look_Rambo
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Come back to the game and wow really enjoying its the world is stunning and great to explore. This game had some flaws on release but after the mess that was cyberpunk it makes this game look like god of war. Good fun and gald I returned
  19. kirpolnov
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Good adventure and game play. After a while, the game is fixed from bugs, and looks very good.
  20. Karrig
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    I joined the general hate for this game, as a fan of the original saga. Now, after several years, I regret being so hard on it. I have completed the game and even tho it lacks the decissions and charismatic character/romances of the others, it still feels like a Mass Effect. I enjoyed the game till the end, and it's a pity that they didn't have more time or will to add more content andI joined the general hate for this game, as a fan of the original saga. Now, after several years, I regret being so hard on it. I have completed the game and even tho it lacks the decissions and charismatic character/romances of the others, it still feels like a Mass Effect. I enjoyed the game till the end, and it's a pity that they didn't have more time or will to add more content and make it look better.… Expand
  21. Alex324
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a marvel of game great story great atmosphere, very ambitious and great design, small details in textures and times of loading implement… Expand
  22. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Este juego no es una joya pero es bueno la historia es mucho mejor que the last of us 2
  23. TeaTom92
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Mass Effect: Andromeda is pretty great. I had an excellent time with this game. It isn’t perfect, and it certainly doesn’t *run* perfectly, but I never experienced anything game breaking. The development behind the game was a damn hellscape so the fact they got it this good is no small feat. I feel like it was popular and trendy to hate this game, so it was hated. EA and Bioware completelyMass Effect: Andromeda is pretty great. I had an excellent time with this game. It isn’t perfect, and it certainly doesn’t *run* perfectly, but I never experienced anything game breaking. The development behind the game was a damn hellscape so the fact they got it this good is no small feat. I feel like it was popular and trendy to hate this game, so it was hated. EA and Bioware completely shot themselves in the foot by releasing it so early, when it needed a few months of clean up. If this game released in June instead of March I’m willing to bet it would have been received a lot better.… Expand
  24. JCKatou
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le doy un 9 porque la historia es un copypaste de la trilogía inicial, fuera de eso la jugabilidad me ha gustado aunque admito que me tomó tiempo el sistema de cobertura ya que me pasé los 4 Mass Effect en fila y aquí es sin presionar algún botón.… Expand
  25. Avivs
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    A great game that is in much better state than when it was launched.
    So many hours of exploration, great combat, and beautiful world.
  26. BBHoopsGirl
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    Solid rpg. Perfect? No. But very enjoyable and replayable. I'd certainly play this before I tried to slog through ME1 again.
  27. BCTheTruth
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    Mass Effect Andromeda got a bad rep especially from fans and after my second playthrough I can't understand why. It seems like the only valid complaints are facial animations and fetch missions. While fetch missions can definitely become repetitive and make some parts of the game boring, facial animations are a small issue and was fixed rather quickly. Other than those two things MassMass Effect Andromeda got a bad rep especially from fans and after my second playthrough I can't understand why. It seems like the only valid complaints are facial animations and fetch missions. While fetch missions can definitely become repetitive and make some parts of the game boring, facial animations are a small issue and was fixed rather quickly. Other than those two things Mass Effect Andromeda was an incredible game close to what we have come to know and love from this franchise. The gameplay is incredible and still one of the most competent third person shooters around. The storyline is incredible, and the added exploration is a plus. So while the game can get rather repetitive at times of you are a fan of the Mass Effect series you will undoubtedly enjoy this title.… Expand
  28. woodelf
    May 1, 2019
    10
    I'm playing this game only now and I regret it. I was angry with EA and Bioware for ME3, I didn't empathize with Default Ryder's face, so I didn't buy it. Then the bad reviews kept me from playing it for a long time, even after the patch release. I started playing it because I had nothing else that caught my interest, and it took a lot of hours gameplay to actually fall in love with theI'm playing this game only now and I regret it. I was angry with EA and Bioware for ME3, I didn't empathize with Default Ryder's face, so I didn't buy it. Then the bad reviews kept me from playing it for a long time, even after the patch release. I started playing it because I had nothing else that caught my interest, and it took a lot of hours gameplay to actually fall in love with the game. I'm not afraid to call it a masterpiece now. Sure it needed more time to be polished, everybody have the same faces and that's annoying, but once you get used to it and focus on the story and characters, gameplay and fighting, it's awesome. I didn't expect mature explicit sex scenes, and this game treats you like an adult, finally. Jaal romance is just breathtaking.
    P.S. finished the game. Too many things left unexplained and the ending felt a bit rushed and confused. But I stick to my 10 because there are too many undeserved bad reviews. The Angara and Jaal are the best things in this game.    … Expand
  29. Chuckwalsh
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    I bought this game when it came out.. and allowed myself to be swayed by all the bad hype. I'm saying as of now, this is a much better game than a lot of the reviews are giving it credit for. it's got around and 8 average from critics.. which is pretty solid, honestly. But ya, for me.. I really am enjoying the story and characters. I just did a fight on eos that was so epic.. one ofI bought this game when it came out.. and allowed myself to be swayed by all the bad hype. I'm saying as of now, this is a much better game than a lot of the reviews are giving it credit for. it's got around and 8 average from critics.. which is pretty solid, honestly. But ya, for me.. I really am enjoying the story and characters. I just did a fight on eos that was so epic.. one of the coolest fights in recent memory. that in itself is worth the time.. but ya, this game is great.

    Addendum: after just beating it im raising my score from a 9 to a 10.. the ending is so epic.. this game deserves your time.. need andromeda 2 asap!    … Expand
  30. Mxmz
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Don't quite get the hate regarding Mass Effect Andromeda. Finished game and actually enjoyed it. Combat mechanics are much better than in the previous Mass Effect games, also possibility to mix different classes is nice. Side stories and quests are fun (except the grocery list tasks). I had hoped that there would be more consequence with actions regarding the main story, but still overallDon't quite get the hate regarding Mass Effect Andromeda. Finished game and actually enjoyed it. Combat mechanics are much better than in the previous Mass Effect games, also possibility to mix different classes is nice. Side stories and quests are fun (except the grocery list tasks). I had hoped that there would be more consequence with actions regarding the main story, but still overall good game.… Expand
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#83 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. games(TM)
    Jun 14, 2017
    50
    A new low for the Mass Effect series. [Issue#186, p.71]
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Apr 20, 2017
    82
    Overall, despite its shortcomings Mass Effect: Andromeda was an enjoyable experience for me. The first few hours feel like a grind, but you will be rewarded for sticking with it. The game is dragged down a bit by all of the reading that must be done and some overly long conversations, but this is rather typical for the genre. The game really shines when you're exploring an alien world and battling the local fauna, and when you get down to it that's what you really want out of a space-based RPG.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 15, 2017
    80
    It can't match up to its predecessors, but Andromeda is a thrilling adventure nonetheless. [May 2017, p.73]
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