Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. Goldskillie
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    I dont understand the hate this game is getting . It's like people just wanted this game to do bad and are focusing on the bad animation on launch day . I do agree that this is 2017 and issues like that should not happen in any game regardless of the budget . The dialog choise for some characters (Addisons tired face) is questionable but it's not all bad , infact there are a few instancesI dont understand the hate this game is getting . It's like people just wanted this game to do bad and are focusing on the bad animation on launch day . I do agree that this is 2017 and issues like that should not happen in any game regardless of the budget . The dialog choise for some characters (Addisons tired face) is questionable but it's not all bad , infact there are a few instances where I would say that was n stupid thing to say or that makes no sense . The side quests are not the best but sort of make sense . The characters are all still new and even though they develop well and almost feel real It will take time to love them . You cant replace Garrus ,Tali , Liara or any of those guys in a single game , but this is a better attempt at getting to know and love your crew than ME1 .

    Now that we have the negatives out the way the positives , exploration i would say is a solid 8/10 meaning the worlds you explore I found them beautiful and uniqe (Havarl and Aya) .
    The choises you make does have an effect and offers alot of replayability solid 8/10 again . Chosing between meeting aliens with or without Jaal does have a difference . The new dialog wheel allows you to choose a more emotional answer rather than having to decide if you are going to be pure good , nuetral or pure dick . Even though ryder does not always say what i mean the tone is carried over and the conversation feels good .
    Combat was the stand out solid 9/10 . That jump jet you get just makes a whole lot a difference , jumping from cover and then just shooting from mid air give a bit more of freedom. Guns are pretty standard but with unique and interesting designs . The powers/abilitys are great with you having to choose 3 but does not matter the class .
    The story and tone a solid 8.5/10 you would start the game and you might feel that there is not a lot of urgency , which suits the tone and story , there is no great evil coming to end all life with ease(reapers) , you are explorers finding your own way in andromeda which I loved , the story it self might not stand on the same pedastill as the trilogy but it would never . You are comparing 1 game to 3 which is unfair . Andromeda has a few twists and turns in the story and it left me wanting more , needing more of that story .

    My final verdict is that even though it has a lot of problems its a really good game . For 5 years I waited for a game with the same feeling I got from the trilogy and I have searched for a substitute for ME but could not find it untilll MEA . Now naturally all this is my opinion and alot of you wont agree and call me blind or delutional , which may be true , but giving MEA 1/10 or 4/10 is just absurd and that is what I call blind . The hate for this game must stop especialy if you read the report on what the Devs went through to give us this game . It is not a GOTY contender but hell it's the most fun and wanting more experiance I have had in a very long time .
    From my side I hope Bioware and EA learns from this as not to kill a great franchise .
    I am hooked for all DLC that may come.
    I have made the one way trip to Andromeda and I hope the Devs doesn't desert all of us that made the trip    … Expand
  2. Grizzly2525
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    This game is phenomenal I love it. I was worried that it was going to be horrible because of all the negative reviews. I was misled entirely. I love everything about this game. The story is gripping, the gameplay is crisp and refined, and all of the issues people were talking about have been fixed. This is my new favorite Mass Effect. I realize that this is a very polarizing game in theThis game is phenomenal I love it. I was worried that it was going to be horrible because of all the negative reviews. I was misled entirely. I love everything about this game. The story is gripping, the gameplay is crisp and refined, and all of the issues people were talking about have been fixed. This is my new favorite Mass Effect. I realize that this is a very polarizing game in the community but I am sticking with my score. I got this game as a gift from my brother because he knew I loved the previous three games. I was extremely excited when I got it. But that brings me to my one nitpick. The loading times for this game is absolute гавно it took me a solid hour and a half to load up the game. Then when you finally get to play the game it takes forever for everything to load. Other than that this game is outstanding. This brings me to the end. The visuals. They are absolutely stunning. Going into the first vault on Eos is breathtaking. It still awes me to this day. The scale and magnitude of the worlds are amazing and they all feel plausible. Overall this is a great game that I still enjoy almost a year after first playing it.… Expand
  3. AshGamingSquare
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    Finished Mass Effect Andromeda today, my thoughts:

    1. The main story felt a bit short (a bit) but the side quests kept the game going 2. The side quests are amazing in the game, sometimes better than the main story with each character offering something new and entertaining 3. The music can sometimes get repetitive but does play excellent selections during intense fire fights.    Finished Mass Effect Andromeda today, my thoughts:

    1. The main story felt a bit short (a bit) but the side quests kept the game going

    2. The side quests are amazing in the game, sometimes better than the main story with each character offering something new and entertaining

    3. The music can sometimes get repetitive but does play excellent selections during intense fire fights.

    4. Flying through space is annoying, being forced to jump to every planet and sit through non-skip able cut scenes

    5. The skills and weapons provide a wide variety of choices ranging from melee to shotguns and the skill tree's does provide a small selection but improves with mix and match functions

    6. The remnant vault glyph puzzles feels tacked on and takes time and effort, which should be spent on other areas of the game. In certain cases I stopped playing the game all together because it stopped progression as it was too difficult to solve (Recommend using online guides)

    7. With each character you're getting a wide range of personalities, all worth investigating and I felt the need to talk to each and every one of them after a mission as their thoughts were so unique and quite entertaining.

    8. Each new planet provided expanding vistas to explore with little missions sprinkled in between, though some did feel a bit repetitive in mission structure and a hassle to travel to, this is made much easier after fast travel is unlocked in specific locations

    9. Throughout the story you will be asked to make game changing choices and these are quite amazing, but is asked too little, the ones they do ask I have seen change my game in some aspects.

    10. The conclusion was worth the wait, with everything trying up in a neat knot and the feeling of we did it, its over (in an accomplished way), with the exception of one enemy character (which the game uses to set up the next game perhaps)

    Overall it is definitely a game I would consider replaying if I had no other games to finish and would enjoy it again because of the characters and maybe the gameplay    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  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. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Unbiased_Critic
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    It is now my favorite Mass Effect game. The loss of the power wheel really threw me off, but, the game does really well as a 3rd person shooter RPG.
  11. SofaJockeyUK
    Oct 23, 2017
    8
    Just finished a 90 hour (80%) playthrough. I can only give a personal view, I like the exploring, talking to NPCs and driving around, so the open world is working for me much more than some. The characters and plot is solid and the animations are much better with patch 1.05. It's a solid game that touches great in places and so I feel the kicking it got at launch went well beyond what theJust finished a 90 hour (80%) playthrough. I can only give a personal view, I like the exploring, talking to NPCs and driving around, so the open world is working for me much more than some. The characters and plot is solid and the animations are much better with patch 1.05. It's a solid game that touches great in places and so I feel the kicking it got at launch went well beyond what the game deserved. Not as good as the trilogy entries but serviceable and enjoyable to play.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. shaenmo
    Feb 15, 2018
    8
    I preordered the game and even before it came out there was a lot of hate. EA listened to the fans and made significant improvements between the March release date and July with a number of patches. It only loosely relates to anything that has come before, but it is a great game. I was sad to hear that the series is now on hold,but I'm hopeful for the future. There were many improvementsI preordered the game and even before it came out there was a lot of hate. EA listened to the fans and made significant improvements between the March release date and July with a number of patches. It only loosely relates to anything that has come before, but it is a great game. I was sad to hear that the series is now on hold,but I'm hopeful for the future. There were many improvements and only one real issue that I noticed. You cannot control your squad very much at all. The story was definitely left open for the future.… Expand
  14. MeleeM
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    If MEA isn't to your liking that's fine, but anyone who gives this game a 0 or 1 is either out of their mind or needs to seriously get over themselves. Apart from an occasional freeze (but all you need to do is reload from a previous autosave, which happens every couple of minutes) this game is magnificent, from character development to combat and incredible alien worlds. I'm only on myIf MEA isn't to your liking that's fine, but anyone who gives this game a 0 or 1 is either out of their mind or needs to seriously get over themselves. Apart from an occasional freeze (but all you need to do is reload from a previous autosave, which happens every couple of minutes) this game is magnificent, from character development to combat and incredible alien worlds. I'm only on my fourth planet and can't wait to explore all that Andromeda has to offer.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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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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