Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. WillGoss
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    It's my first Mass effect ( I KNOWWWWW), but tbh, the game was good ! Not excellent but enough for me to make me want to play the other 3 games. The story is good, the characters are well made ( Peebee hehehe ) and the open world was very fun to explore ! Overall, I think that if you never played any of the game in the franchise, you should start with this one, to have a better experience!
  2. Derangedxzombie
    Jun 17, 2023
    0
    One of the worst games ever made, EVERYTHING about it is bad. Broken, buggy, nightmarish looking faces and animations, awful voice acting and wokeness, bad dialog. Belongs on a trash heap.
  3. Loganrun
    Jun 15, 2023
    7
    I’ve been playing this game recently and it is not nearly as bad as people made me think it was. It’s flaws are there don’t get me wrong what with the awkward faces and what not but most of its issues I couldn’t see. There wasn’t many bugs like I thought and the crew while kinda generic at times I found to be pretty interesting. The combat is quite fun and the game has some fantasticI’ve been playing this game recently and it is not nearly as bad as people made me think it was. It’s flaws are there don’t get me wrong what with the awkward faces and what not but most of its issues I couldn’t see. There wasn’t many bugs like I thought and the crew while kinda generic at times I found to be pretty interesting. The combat is quite fun and the game has some fantastic looking environments. Its open world gameplay is a little generic and kinda unnecessary. The story’s not as good as the original trilogy but it’s decent and has a good premise but it’s not a premise that’s focused on enough and is soon replaced with another plot line. And the game has kind of a lack of music that can make things feel dead at times. Overall though I will say this game is flawed and not nearly as good as the original trilogy but it’s not god awful. I think it’s got some redeeming qualities that make it a generic but still quite decent game. If you want to try this game and see if you like it for yourself I say go for it. Just get it on the cheap if your not 100% your gonna like it.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. eva3si0n
    Jan 22, 2023
    7
    Mass Effect Andromeda is one of the biggest failures of 2017. But that was in 2017. Like most, I could not play it for a long time, I threw 10-15 hours without going through and 1/3 the plot. The memories of the original trilogy were too warm. And what is happening with Andromeda now in 2020s? And surprisingly, now in Mass Effect Andromeda you can play, against the background of how theMass Effect Andromeda is one of the biggest failures of 2017. But that was in 2017. Like most, I could not play it for a long time, I threw 10-15 hours without going through and 1/3 the plot. The memories of the original trilogy were too warm. And what is happening with Andromeda now in 2020s? And surprisingly, now in Mass Effect Andromeda you can play, against the background of how the gaming industry digitized. Mass Effect Andromeda is still quite an average game in quality, but if you abstract from the original trilogy, and if not just hate the game. And really play it, then you can enjoy it. Andromeda has interesting quests, for example, all partner quests. There is not a bad (by the standards of the 3 part of the series of course) final battle. Mass Effect Andromeda needs to be given a second chance. She is completely playable now after fixing all technical problems… Expand
  7. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Art2020
    Mar 8, 2022
    7
    The game felt rushed and the playing character was so ugly it bothered me thru the whole game. Prepare for a Dragon Age Inquisition in space. One thing was great with this game: the combat. Its real fun and action packed.
  13. 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.
  14. DrZomboid
    Jan 29, 2022
    6
    Played it on Series X. Still not polished, bad face acting, dull combat, ok story.
  15. gentlebenno
    Jan 27, 2022
    7
    This is a playable game, that's just begging for an upgrade on the plot, construct, and characters. Instead we got large maps with a DA:I construct, which leads to boredom, and lots o' fetch quests. It's still Mass Effect, just not great Mass Effect, which makes it a huge disappointment about what could have been. The dysfunction of this game's development has become legendary and itThis is a playable game, that's just begging for an upgrade on the plot, construct, and characters. Instead we got large maps with a DA:I construct, which leads to boredom, and lots o' fetch quests. It's still Mass Effect, just not great Mass Effect, which makes it a huge disappointment about what could have been. The dysfunction of this game's development has become legendary and it shows. Will bioware ever make a good game ever again?… Expand
  16. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    5
    Atmosphere: 6
    Enjoyment: 4
    Gameplay: 6
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 5
    Story: 4
    Total: 5.17
  17. Elonmusk69
    Nov 30, 2021
    6
    The game has very good graphics and an excellent story in my opinion but the npc's are a pain whenever you have to do a mission they just follow you and don't have a mind of their own but the conversations are lackluster and the driving is better than it was in previous games but still not very good the game had very high potential with the overall story and the new universe but it justThe game has very good graphics and an excellent story in my opinion but the npc's are a pain whenever you have to do a mission they just follow you and don't have a mind of their own but the conversations are lackluster and the driving is better than it was in previous games but still not very good the game had very high potential with the overall story and the new universe but it just didn't live up to it a good game but still dissapointing… Expand
  18. Dealek
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Me encanto el sistema de combate, solo que siento que le falto ser mas pulido en general al juego
  19. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    It was an ok game but fell so short of the original Trilogy. It's a damn shame to but I am not surprised as EA always managed to mess things up in the end and rush products out. Hoping they stop that.
  20. 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!
  21. Valkillmore
    May 31, 2021
    5
    Uninspired Pee Pee Poo Poo, not good don't buy unless you liked Days Gone..
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. tdebug
    Mar 15, 2021
    1
    First of all, this is not a Mass Effect game by any means - not by story, not by gameplay.
    It has a very weird look and feel, like low quality free-to-play MMO from 10-15 years back or so. Planets with "open world" are just mostly blank with annoying navigation and unclear nav points. Many content seems was just added to have a checkbox "added" and not because it contributes to anything.    First of all, this is not a Mass Effect game by any means - not by story, not by gameplay.
    It has a very weird look and feel, like low quality free-to-play MMO from 10-15 years back or so. Planets with "open world" are just mostly blank with annoying navigation and unclear nav points. Many content seems was just added to have a checkbox "added" and not because it contributes to anything. Sidequests like "find 10 missing drones" to get some exp points, complex system of mining, research and development that looks just redundant in many ways and many other things which make the game blank and unengaging. Even combat is meant to be played on a PC with keyboard and mouse and not suitable for controllers.    … Expand
  27. 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
  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. 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
  30. 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
  31. kirpolnov
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Good adventure and game play. After a while, the game is fixed from bugs, and looks very good.
  32. Nerevarinho
    Jan 3, 2021
    3
    Missing italian voice acting! Intro that makes blah blah before forcing you to read a text in a limited time.. why not doing also here blah blah? Very good first impression.. Weird animations. Uninstall.
  33. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    "Mass Effect: Andromeda": Good game, it provides a good experience for the player. 5 out of 7. Played it on Xbox One.
  34. LGrekyy
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    I enjoyed the story, I liked the characters and all the elements typical for Mass Effect Series, like all political games on Nexus station. The MASS EFFECT CORE is very good for me. Biggest problem for me was openworld elements on the surface of the planets. Some quest were like created by some "random quest generator" - scan 10 pieces of something, bring 5 pieces of other thing, switch 3I enjoyed the story, I liked the characters and all the elements typical for Mass Effect Series, like all political games on Nexus station. The MASS EFFECT CORE is very good for me. Biggest problem for me was openworld elements on the surface of the planets. Some quest were like created by some "random quest generator" - scan 10 pieces of something, bring 5 pieces of other thing, switch 3 devices... Sometimes less is better. Too much of generic boring fetch quests to do, till you get to more interesting moments of the game... especially if you still remember DA Inquistion with similiar structure.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. Mauriciojw
    Jul 30, 2020
    7
    I've never played a Mass effect game before, but the review's of the original game and it's sequels are very good, so I decided to give this one a try. So, here's what I think about it:

    POSITIVE ASPECTS: The alien world's are very well crafted, which makes the exploring off Frozen or Sandy, rocky or treefull planets very exciting. The characters from different races and with different    I've never played a Mass effect game before, but the review's of the original game and it's sequels are very good, so I decided to give this one a try. So, here's what I think about it:

    POSITIVE ASPECTS: The alien world's are very well crafted, which makes the exploring off Frozen or Sandy, rocky or treefull planets very exciting. The characters from different races and with different personalities, makes every talk with them very interesting. You're character is fully customizable, and you can also chose what he or she will say, which makes the game a very personal experience. NEGATIVE ASPECTS: They're some glitches in the gameplay, mostly when driving and besides, for what I've readed, the experience is not so profound like in other games of this series. Plus the fact that there are some annoying part's in the game, like when you are solving those riddles and the menu is also a mess (It's very difficult to find what you're searching for). The facial animations are poorly done, and the map's, despite of being beautiful, are very empty. For that, I change my score from 8 to 7.    … Expand
  37. helZNate
    Aug 4, 2020
    7
    Due to the current lockdown situation I've just played all 3 Mass effect games back2back (thanks Back compat) and thought I'd give ME:A a shot and I'm glad I did.

    It's had 6 patches I think and they've mostly fixed the issues that plagued the release; although the characters are a bit weak compared to the original trilogy and the character animations are completely fixed. Gameplay is    Due to the current lockdown situation I've just played all 3 Mass effect games back2back (thanks Back compat) and thought I'd give ME:A a shot and I'm glad I did.

    It's had 6 patches I think and they've mostly fixed the issues that plagued the release; although the characters are a bit weak compared to the original trilogy and the character animations are completely fixed.

    Gameplay is really tight, looks amazing, performance is good on the OG Xbox 1 and they've gone back to their RPG routes from the 1st game; of which there's a steep learning curve to get to grips with the RPG mechanics, so I'd advise a WIKI on standby.

    The only major downside from is the font is ridiculously small; a common theme this gen and I wish devs would get to grips with, as we're not all sitting 2ft away from our screens.

    So a solid 7 from me.    … Expand
  38. TheBakerNation
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    For a game which main focus is storytelling and character development, it does a horrendous job. The facial animations are dull to say the, the characters are boring and the story is predictable. Yet the setting on a new galaxy, the soundtrack, the landscape and most importantly the combat make it fun to play for a few hours. 5/10.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. MattKingsbury
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    "Disappointing" is the only way I can describe Andromeda. Being such a big fan of the original trilogy, I was highly excited to play the latest addition...and it's a massive step backwards. The biggest flaw is its plot and characters: the plot is not original and the "twist" can be seen from miles away. The characters range from tolerable to utterly unbearable. The writing is poor and the"Disappointing" is the only way I can describe Andromeda. Being such a big fan of the original trilogy, I was highly excited to play the latest addition...and it's a massive step backwards. The biggest flaw is its plot and characters: the plot is not original and the "twist" can be seen from miles away. The characters range from tolerable to utterly unbearable. The writing is poor and the dialogue is cringeworthy at times. Facial animations when I played made it impossible to empathise with the characters. The score is solely based on the graphics, combat and some of the music from the score, which when combined together provide for a small glimmer of light in this black void of a game. Back to the drawing board for BioWare.… Expand
  42. poppershnoz
    Jun 7, 2020
    1
    As Someone who played the game and Preordered the special edition and even beat the game on Insanity Difficulty.
    1. The Game looks Amazing visually.
    2. Facial Animations were terrible but you can look past them. 3. There was no sense of direction throughout the Game. What planet to go to first, if you went to one planet first, would the outcome be different? Everything seems like an    As Someone who played the game and Preordered the special edition and even beat the game on Insanity Difficulty.
    1. The Game looks Amazing visually.
    2. Facial Animations were terrible but you can look past them.
    3. There was no sense of direction throughout the Game. What planet to go to first, if you went to one planet first, would the outcome be different?
    Everything seems like an Odd Job side Quest.
    4. It's repetitive af...
    After clearing the second Dungeon on any planet your just already done with it.... And the Puzzles needed to get into them.
    5. I didnt give a crap about any of the Characters...
    It shoved their back stories in your face first without establishing a history so that you care about them.
    6. The ending was the worst of any RPG Ive ever played...
    Ever...
    You dont even get the satisfaction of killing the final boss. All you do is kill waves of bad guys then flip a switch.... Boom... Boss is dead...
    And after that, your put into a room where you can "Make a toast" to all the "friends" you made along the way that you dont care about because you dont bond with them outside hearing their corny banter in the Mako...
    The writing was simply terrible...
    Dumb, corny as hell, cheaply assembled writing that would've made the Story lines in any Call of Duty Campaign look good.
    7. The multiplayer was Broken on release.
    When the servers were up and running, it was actually fun.
    But then EA effed it up with Pay to win mechanics and gambling.
    Overall... Terrible game...
    1/10 For the Graphics alone.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. Gray_Geist
    May 18, 2020
    1
    So why a score of One but not Zero? Because I think this game earned the One in tricking me into playing it until the very end. Beware of this game, it has almost no originality to it and the so called "good combat" everyone talks about is really just middling. How did this game "trick" me into playing it until the end? Well it didn't truly but what it does do is capture you in with aboutSo why a score of One but not Zero? Because I think this game earned the One in tricking me into playing it until the very end. Beware of this game, it has almost no originality to it and the so called "good combat" everyone talks about is really just middling. How did this game "trick" me into playing it until the end? Well it didn't truly but what it does do is capture you in with about a dozen hours of interesting game play and story only to never rise to anything.

    And the bugs, they are e v e r y w h e r e. Don't let Reddit or the reviews here trick you. The bugs are everywhere. I was playing on the Xbox One and they were numerous and occurred during every play. Some were minor and some broke the game and required a SYSTEM (not a game) restart. The notorious facial animations? Oh they're still there and honestly, at first they were sort of funny but in the end you just find yourself asking how they even released this game.

    The worst of all of it? The ending doesn't even exist. It ends with the most pathetic whimper you'll ever experience.

    STAY AWAY from this game, it is a waste of your time compared to most anything else.    … Expand
  45. Luccio26
    Apr 2, 2020
    7
    Mass Effect: Andromeda received a large backlash from its audience upon release, and I can understand why if you were expecting Mass Effect 4. The game however offers the player with superior combat and great progression system that trumps all the original games.

    The Story 1.5/3 For many the Ryder family seemed doomed from the start and were never going to live up to commander    Mass Effect: Andromeda received a large backlash from its audience upon release, and I can understand why if you were expecting Mass Effect 4. The game however offers the player with superior combat and great progression system that trumps all the original games.

    The Story 1.5/3
    For many the Ryder family seemed doomed from the start and were never going to live up to commander Sheppard. You would be right as I also found the brother and sister arc to be quite predictable and without spoiling the plot as generic as you could ask for. However that didn't prevent me from enjoying the other characters. The story arcs of your followers and companions I did find myself enjoying, reading all the codex's and trying to delve into this new world. Yes missing some of the old favorite races were a miss and with really only 3 or 4 alien types that you spent your time with during the play though at times it did seem to feel repetitive. I would say comparing to the other 3 games it is the weakest Mass Effect story, however as a video game and Sci-fi story it is not a bad one and will keep any newcomer engaged.

    The Gameplay: 3/3
    This is by far the best combat system of any Mass Effect game. It gets rid of the rigid cover system that I feel plagued the original games. It does this by giving you greater movement in combat, and more fun powers to help build your own class. You can really make it your own in this game unlike the others which had a focus on your selecting your play-style before you begun the game. The game allows you to change up builds on the fly, trial different builds as your progress through the story and doesn't lock you down to I guess give new players a chance to enjoy the game for what it is without restarting. I feel like the classes (if you can call them that) feel more balanced they they did in the other games from start to finish. Biotics generally felt like Gods toward the end and hit like wet noodles at the start. But in this game you can really flesh out other avenues in combat to balance out weaker abilities until you can spec into them. Really clever and increases viability. The crafting system is great and encourages you make new weapons and armor as well as discover new alloys to make them in game.

    The Art Design 1/2
    This game looked beautiful running on my xbone S. I had played this post patch where there were issues with facial expressions and a lot of the physics seemed off. I enjoyed the sky boxes on all the planets with all of them seeming different to the other. The character models for me were not as bad as what people made them out to be, however they weren't up to what most triple A titles at the time were delivering

    Sound/Music 2/2
    All of the weapons felt great and that was thanks to the sound team. Whether it was the Biotic powers or the assault rifle firing it all felt believable and gave it weight. The voice acting I felt was just as strong as any other Mass Effect Game. I did enjoy the characters as I said at the start (although could have been more) and the music focusing on the eeriness of space was a perfect fit.

    My final rating for this game is a 7.5/10 and I would recommend those who skipped because of the backlash it received. I would say for a standard play though, completing most of the side missions for your companion and completing the mains story you're looking at around 45 hours. For completionists you're looking at 60-70 as there are a lot of collectibles and extras.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. Altrovarius
    Nov 30, 2019
    7
    Lo juge sin muchas esperanzas y con muchos prejuicios y solo porque estaba de oferta. Como juego de mass effect es malo, pero como juego de aventura espacial me gusto y me dio entretencion, el uso del nomad, el combate me gusraron pero para ser un mass effect le falto
  49. sendrr1
    Nov 2, 2019
    3
    It is sooo boring and illogical game :)

    Graphics (world, trees, rocks) - just amazing
    Story
    - 10% ok
    - 40% was written by 2 yo kid
    - 50% blah-blah-blah (pointless)
    Multiplayer - some joke

    And every time I see asari while playing my disappointment level raises up
    (they are ALL identical, copy->paste)
  50. tom974
    Sep 30, 2019
    7
    Good game, lacking the aura of the original trilogy but it still is damn good to go back to this universe.
  51. Telin
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    Incomplete game. Rushed. EA should not have forced them onto a new engine and then rush a game out when they aren't used to it.

    And why are the main character(s) only shown as white in all the media??
  52. SirBruce
    Aug 27, 2019
    2
    As a big fan of original Mass Effect and Kotor, but more of the former, I love the sagas. But Andromeda is so irregular and exposes so less inspiration that I couldn't enjoy it. Only some moments and places have the quality level I expected. MEA is like many empty and boring ideas fixed with a not very good quality glue. I prayed for the game to finish, but it didn't after many hours thatAs a big fan of original Mass Effect and Kotor, but more of the former, I love the sagas. But Andromeda is so irregular and exposes so less inspiration that I couldn't enjoy it. Only some moments and places have the quality level I expected. MEA is like many empty and boring ideas fixed with a not very good quality glue. I prayed for the game to finish, but it didn't after many hours that I fell lost time. If only I could go back in time to play the moments I liked... But now, I don't have any hope for the sagas. It should have a so big investment in talent for stories, art and technology that I don't think EA or Bioware are up to the task.
    About the game, it starts with an idea of reborn. Like if the third one was a finish for everything. But, after playing some time, you realise that many things have travelled from Milky Way to Andromeda... Not the good ones, for the most part.
    Planets design goes from impressive to unispired in a mad way. Game mechanics are old or bad copied from other games. Online options... well... I didn't ask for them in that way. So I finished using the companion app to get missions done and get some resources... yes, my fault. Because it makes the game more and more easy as time goes.
    With nothing to remember about the script or characters, I feel that I played a repetition of something I lived before. But without the fresh air of other games.
    I don't recommend this game if you enjoyed the trilogy... But, if you find it on EA Access or Origin and you want to test it, be free to do it. Maybe you like it and you go back for the first, second and maybe third Mass Effect games. Old games, with many old mechanics, but great stories to be told by impressive characters.    … Expand
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 80sChild
    Mar 2, 2019
    3
    Updating to a 3, because in retrospect, its better than Anthem. Having recently played through it again... its still awful.

    This is not Mass Effect. This is Dragon Age Inquisition in space. Bugs galore, even after the patch, constantly pulling you out of the (boring) story. Graphical bugs, animation bugs, save bugs, rendering bugs, everywhere and all the time. Texture fade-in from    Updating to a 3, because in retrospect, its better than Anthem. Having recently played through it again... its still awful.

    This is not Mass Effect. This is Dragon Age Inquisition in space. Bugs galore, even after the patch, constantly pulling you out of the (boring) story. Graphical bugs, animation bugs, save bugs, rendering bugs, everywhere and all the time.

    Texture fade-in from Unreal Engine 2/3 still present on Frostbite for some reason and faces/textures often look muddy. Ugly female characters (not as bad as DA:I), everybody is gay or bi because the SJW mentality is strong at Bioware, apparently. Nobody disagrees, holds different opinions, challenges different opinions, yells or does anything that might develop a personality (good or bad). The characters and universe are flat and boring. Paragon and Renegade options are gone and so is any semblance of control over your characters personality.

    Tons of filler that may or may not be considered "content" by players. The closest Andromeda ever gets to being a Mass Effect game is during loyalty missions, apart from that its exactly like Dragon Age Inquisition.

    Combat is decent, feels similar to ME1 but with added mobility. It's not perfect or amazing but it gets the job done. Clunky UI and crafting systems, multiple currencies in both campaign and multiplayer. Micro transactions. Tons of planets but only a handful of them are explorable.

    I don't know what happened at Bioware but this is not Mass Effect. It's not what the fans deserved, its not the leap forward the series deserved, it's most certainly not a finished product and its not worthy of the Mass Effect name. Rest in peace Mass Effect.    … Expand
  59. crgnewcomb
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    After finally playing the game this year, I wish it had a higher score. Something about this project diverged from Mass Effect, but it also had a bigger uphill battle to fight with manufactured controversy and overblown clickbait--this game is NOT as bad as the 'scandals' made it. Bad facial animations up front, yes, immersion breaking at first, possibly, but the gameplay was great, asAfter finally playing the game this year, I wish it had a higher score. Something about this project diverged from Mass Effect, but it also had a bigger uphill battle to fight with manufactured controversy and overblown clickbait--this game is NOT as bad as the 'scandals' made it. Bad facial animations up front, yes, immersion breaking at first, possibly, but the gameplay was great, as well as the nonlinear story. I enjoyed every play session once I 'got' the flow of the game: you need to settle other planets, so you need to get a foothold on a planet to setup outposts. The game handles this with variety quite well, as no 2 planets are the same, environments are designed beautifully (overshadowed by facial animations). To the same effect, searching for each species' lost Ark is also never the same, and I was genuinely impressed by some of the variety & unique gameplay challenges in the general side missions.

    Play this game if you haven't gotten around to it. Many things have been patched since the bandwagon scandals, and if you're into 4K / HDR gaming, a more recent update brings this to the game.    … Expand
  60. spookydook
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    This was received as mixed on release , as the original trilogy had us all captivated for years.. Andromeda is a new adventure , with a new agenda , and after a few updates and a revisit it is a rather special game. Anthem take note ...
  61. Xsari
    Feb 24, 2019
    7
    Andromeda is a good game but it’s not the great game it should have been. The combat is amazing but the story is lacking. Party members range from engaging to annoying. Facial animations aren’t brilliant but are now far better compared to when the game was first launched. There are a lot of open ended parts to the story that will now never be resolved. Mostly I enjoyed my time playing thisAndromeda is a good game but it’s not the great game it should have been. The combat is amazing but the story is lacking. Party members range from engaging to annoying. Facial animations aren’t brilliant but are now far better compared to when the game was first launched. There are a lot of open ended parts to the story that will now never be resolved. Mostly I enjoyed my time playing this game, its just a shame how it has been handled and now abandoned. It could have been exceptional, a lot of potential wasted.… Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. crusher351
    Sep 4, 2018
    5
    Mass Effect Andromeda; a game that caught a lot of flack to bad technical glitches when released. Now, to be clear, I started playing this game after the last patch was released, so a lot of the glitches were taken care of. After putting almost 50 hours into the game over the last few months, I can safely say that it's better than people give it credit for, but comes nowhere close to theMass Effect Andromeda; a game that caught a lot of flack to bad technical glitches when released. Now, to be clear, I started playing this game after the last patch was released, so a lot of the glitches were taken care of. After putting almost 50 hours into the game over the last few months, I can safely say that it's better than people give it credit for, but comes nowhere close to the original trilogy.
    One of the improvements to the game play is the combat. It is much quicker and very fluid. The characters are kind of a double edged sword. They have some depth but they never get to the same level as the characters from the trilogy do in terms of engrossing you and making you want to learn more. There is honestly not much more to write about the characters because they are so bland. The whole idea of the research and development of weapons, armor, and mods is good in theory, but its still much easier to just buy the equipment from vendors in game. One of the best features was that you didn't have to pick a certain character type to play as, but could choose between combat, biotic, and tech powers at will. Some things that were not so great included the somewhat long loading screens and freezes that happened. The freezes were most frequent when driving the Tempest, which besides that, is fun to do. Of course you can't talk about a Bioware product without talking about the story and the quests. The main story is pretty good, but doesn't have the same depth as you would hope. It all feels very generic in a way, and that can be disengaging for a player. The big problem when talking about the quests, are the sheer amount of fetch side quests throughout the game. Some add to the story, but most are a waist of time. I know open world gaming is the future, but I would have liked them to have done more with it. There are so many worlds when you look at the galaxy map, but you can really only explore six or so worlds.
    Overall, this game is fun to enjoy for one story play through, but it really doesn't have the replayability of the original games. Since they are not going to release any DLC for this game, there are a lot of questions that may never be answered.    … Expand
  65. Nataraja
    Aug 31, 2018
    6
    The game is seriously mediocre. Shooting is okay, graphics are marginally better than Mass Effect 3 and the character models out of armor are just poorly done and this is after the major patch job done to resolve the many issue it had at launch, It has bloated content and side missions are terribly dull and poorly implemented. Bioware should be ashamed of this title - Dragon Age 2 wasThe game is seriously mediocre. Shooting is okay, graphics are marginally better than Mass Effect 3 and the character models out of armor are just poorly done and this is after the major patch job done to resolve the many issue it had at launch, It has bloated content and side missions are terribly dull and poorly implemented. Bioware should be ashamed of this title - Dragon Age 2 was actually better than this game and didn't waste nearly as much of my time.

    I just hope that Anthem is not a train wreck and that there are actual stories of interest in the game. If Bioware can go back to telling great stories with plenty of tension and action then Anthem may be what Destiny should have been. But if it resembles Andromeda in terms of story, it will be another let down.    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. SKSK
    Jul 24, 2018
    7
    The main story is good but it's pretty short and some cutscenes are badly executed. For being too rushed, the progress system doesn't work as it should. The love affairs are kinda boring and senseless. The gameplay is cool and the graphics ok.
  68. 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.
  69. Sunscour
    Mar 3, 2018
    8
    65 hours in Review... OK so it wasn't a "Mass Effect" game, but it was great, looked good, played good and I had a GREAT TIME playing. I did not experience the emotional attachment to the characters like I wanted to, (or thought I should?). Solid, keeping my score at 8
    40 hours in Review..
    Still loving the game play, combat is fun, I have most of the weapons and Mods I want, but my    65 hours in Review... OK so it wasn't a "Mass Effect" game, but it was great, looked good, played good and I had a GREAT TIME playing. I did not experience the emotional attachment to the characters like I wanted to, (or thought I should?). Solid, keeping my score at 8
    40 hours in Review..
    Still loving the game play, combat is fun, I have most of the weapons and Mods I want, but my romance options are terrible. I am a straight female so my romance options are limited to Liam and Jaal. Moody or Cheerful, No Thank-you.
    20 hours in Review...
    Yep, Still having a great time and the update so the eyeballs are not crazy made a huge improvement in the way my character looks..
    10 hours in review...
    I am enjoying the story and the weapon and armor mods. The combat was fun, and love using the jump jets in battle. I LOVE, LOVE charge.. (I guess I am not the norm, but after ME 1, 2 and 3, this is fresh and different?)
    It did take me 3 tries to make a character I could stand playing.
    End note... I am not a hardcore gamer, I like playing games instead of watching TV or Movies, Mass Effect scratches my Science Fiction itch....    … Expand
  70. ES-Sidders
    Feb 19, 2018
    1
    This game is poor on so many levels its not the mass effect some of us grew to love. Its a buggy mess, the story is poor and it just doesn't feel like mass effect. I'm a long time fan of the series and I hope a poor end and a dreadful game isn't the final nail in the coffin for the amazing series.
  71. 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
  72. Young_Nacho
    Dec 11, 2017
    4
    This is just a mess all around. The writing is painfully uneven, with good moments being overshadowed by cringeworthy dialogue. The story is bland, and the characters are the most uninteresting group of **** ever. The gameplay is passable but not good, and the animations are as bad as everyone says. This is not the game fans deserved.
  73. camilams
    Dec 3, 2017
    0
    Bioware's old games used to shine for five reasons: Great characters, great history, great writing, great dialogue and a beautiful living world to explore. Unfortunately, Andromeda lacks everything of these.
  74. 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
  75. Needles
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    Stop supporting this horrible company. They keep making bad games until you stop buying them. EA symbolizes everything that is wrong with the video game industry.
  76. Locke_Cole
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    Viendo las reviews de otros usuarios me llama la atención la cantidad de odio demostrado a este juego. Quizá sea porque son fans decepcionados, que no es mi situación: no soy un fan de la saga, sólo he terminado Mass Effect 3 en su versión de Wii U, y ahora esta entrega. Sin embargo si que he jugado a muchísimos juegos de rol, al ser éste mi género favorito. Y sinceramente, puedoViendo las reviews de otros usuarios me llama la atención la cantidad de odio demostrado a este juego. Quizá sea porque son fans decepcionados, que no es mi situación: no soy un fan de la saga, sólo he terminado Mass Effect 3 en su versión de Wii U, y ahora esta entrega. Sin embargo si que he jugado a muchísimos juegos de rol, al ser éste mi género favorito. Y sinceramente, puedo recomendar con la conciencia tranquila a Andrómeda, pese a sus muchísimos fallos. Eso sí, siempre y cuando no te importe el rendimiento del juego, pues es horrible y si te es muy importante no podrás disfrutarlo.

    Partiré con lo negativo: el rendimiento técnico en general y casi en todos sus apartados. Las animaciones, como mucho se ha hablado, son horribles y poco creíbles. así mismo hay texturas que no terminan de cargar y el pop up en los mundos mas amplios es abusivo. Hay momentos en que el framerate se transforma en una presentación de power point. La parte buena es que los tiempos de carga son bastante bajos. Lo siguiente no esta relacionado al rendimiento: hay muchas misiones de recadeo, que en general me dan mucha pereza. Algunos dialogos son redundante, pero esto suele ocurrir en las misiones alternativas.

    Ahora pasaré a lo que considero positivo: la historia principal es muy enganchante y está bien contada. El sistema de diálogos esta muy bien llevado, de la misma manera la personalidad de los personajes esta bien pulida, por lo que mucho influye tu comportamiento en como te lleves con ellos. El sistema de juego está bien, mucho mejor que ME 3. Tiene una buena duración, yo lo dejé a las 60 horas y aun me quedaba post-game por hacer.

    Espero realmente que haya una secuela para este juego. Me gustó pese a sus muchos fallos, pues es un universo lleno de vida, con varias intrigas y algunos personajes entrañables. Le doy un 7 pese a que lo recomiendo, por que se lo importante que es el rendimiento para la mayoría de los jugadores. No es mi caso, pero con altura de miras no puedo darle una nota de recomendado.    … Expand
  77. OwlCloud
    Nov 2, 2017
    5
    A bitterly disappointing follow up to one of the most important trilogies in gaming history. There was so much to be excited about when information about this refresher to the Mass Effect series began to surface.

    The development was quite obviously plagued by uncertain decision making, as the game we were left with feels like a very distant whisper of what might of been. Put simply,    A bitterly disappointing follow up to one of the most important trilogies in gaming history. There was so much to be excited about when information about this refresher to the Mass Effect series began to surface.

    The development was quite obviously plagued by uncertain decision making, as the game we were left with feels like a very distant whisper of what might of been.

    Put simply, everything feels empty. From the cringe worthy dialogue to the lackluster story focus, it was just plain awful. Even the narrative threads that initially spark our interests are concluded by a bitter tinge of disappointment.

    Sure, the gameplay mechanics are fun and the presentation is absolutely stunning - but that's not why we pick up a Mass Effect game. The open world nature of Andromeda was a forced agenda and it suffers because of this. It thins out any sort of drive a player has to complete what should be an epic quest drenched in mystery.

    To long running fans of the franchise, it's safe to say there was a faded effort to write a passionate love letter to the original trilogy. One can feel it, but it all rings hallow while an obviously synthetic heart attempts to pump life into the game.

    The characters, even the ones with great potential, felt lifeless and lost among the wreckage. They feel utterly disconnected to their conceivement, which was the game's ultimate downfall. The day a BioWare game doesn't endear us with at least a handful of it's cast, poor story or no, is the day a BioWare game fails. Looking at you Dragon Age 2.

    As I alluded to earlier, there are moments here when the game that this should have been breaks through. One moment with a favorite character of mine, Kallo, in which he remembers his pre-voyage comrades is a touching, beautifully written and wonderfully acted moment. This moment, this feeling, is what should have and could have been the core of how us star crossed adventurers should have felt throughout the entire adventure; hopeful, lonely and yet driven to succeed.

    But all is lost in the lack of a real threat and / or mystery to unravel. Instead, replaced with the desire to market an 'open-word' which seems to be the unfortunate buzz-term at the moment.

    Mass Effect Andromeda is terribly unfocused, cringe inducing and utterly disappointing.    … Expand
  78. BeiNeludei
    Oct 30, 2017
    0
    This game is a glitchy mess and the animations are still HORRIBLE. Yes even post-patch.

    The people who say that it's just a minor issues that people making a big deal over are straight up in denial.
  79. Arteck
    Oct 28, 2017
    0
    я могу простить все,но пока они не вернут себе адекватных сценаристов,так и будут продолжать клепать подобное гмо типо андромеды и даи,70% заданий принеси-подай,сюжет для 5 летних детей,2 новые расы и обе человека подобные (прям полет мысли зашкаливает),дохерище картинок различных планет,которые ПРОСТО НЕ НУЖНЫ,вы там ничего не можете сделать,даже в 1 me больше планет где можноя могу простить все,но пока они не вернут себе адекватных сценаристов,так и будут продолжать клепать подобное гмо типо андромеды и даи,70% заданий принеси-подай,сюжет для 5 летних детей,2 новые расы и обе человека подобные (прям полет мысли зашкаливает),дохерище картинок различных планет,которые ПРОСТО НЕ НУЖНЫ,вы там ничего не можете сделать,даже в 1 me больше планет где можно высадиться,А ВЫ ТУТ ПЕРВОПРОХОДЕЦ,тупость всех персонажей,абсолютно всех,одна Пиби адекватная в какой то степени,в общем это и игрой назвать нельзя,хотя те кто любит книжки от данцовой и подобных "великих писателей",явно оценят этот шлак… Expand
  80. Buthomar
    Oct 28, 2017
    0
    Если ставить 5 баллов за такое, то это значит, что игра просто посредственная. Никакая. Но она ведь ужасна! За сюжет - 1, за главных героев - 1, за напарников - 1, за саундтрек - 1, за атмосферу - 1, анимацию, дизайн уровней и персонажей и так далее... С такими темпами оценка уйдет в минус. И это вполне заслуженно. Это отвратительная игра, созданная для человека, который живет в пустойЕсли ставить 5 баллов за такое, то это значит, что игра просто посредственная. Никакая. Но она ведь ужасна! За сюжет - 1, за главных героев - 1, за напарников - 1, за саундтрек - 1, за атмосферу - 1, анимацию, дизайн уровней и персонажей и так далее... С такими темпами оценка уйдет в минус. И это вполне заслуженно. Это отвратительная игра, созданная для человека, который живет в пустой комнате и ему реально нечем убить свое время. А фанату ME к такому дну даже близко не следует подходить, иначе у него инфаркт случится. Самое обидное, что все ведь могло получиться. Бабки были, медийность и фанбаза были. Не было умных сценаристов, толковых дизайнеров и тех, кто вообще любил бы эту серию всей душой. Вспоминая музыку на Цитадели из первой части, эту таинственность и непостижимость в одной только мелодии... аж кошки на душе скребут. Я поставлю 0.5, только чтобы общий рейтинг понизить.… Expand
  81. Koristo
    Oct 27, 2017
    0
    0 out of 10. Which to me is bland. IOt's not terrible, the combat saves that. But the story is poor, the animations terrible, the character customization is weak.The quest system is like WoW which is in a genre where bad quests are sorted expected...that's like 20 years old now. The exploration would be nice, but since the maps are mostly empty and the quest softly bland the visual becomea0 out of 10. Which to me is bland. IOt's not terrible, the combat saves that. But the story is poor, the animations terrible, the character customization is weak.The quest system is like WoW which is in a genre where bad quests are sorted expected...that's like 20 years old now. The exploration would be nice, but since the maps are mostly empty and the quest softly bland the visual becomea as appealing as a well painted empty hallway.

    I'd say buy it when its 20 bucks. A huge step back for the series, and arguably the worst Bioware game to date. At least DA 2 had a few solid characters and some eye candy. In this game the characters are as stale as they are repulsive. I don't mind you making all females in your game looking like they were smacked with an ugly stick for days. If you can make them funny, witty, engaging. I loved tali and I never saw her face. After DAI and MEA Bioware has lost alot of respect in my eyes as a consumer and gamer.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. St-Anger
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    I myself am loving this game. The current user score which is in the danger red zone is extremely unfair. Considering what most people are crying about is pathetic. Give this game a chance for the awesome combat and the fact it has plenty to do and offer. It may surprise you.
  84. SupR_G
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    Played this game after the last patch was issued which fixed most of the bugs and animation issues that plagued it on day one. So none of that will be in my review. It is by far the worst of the Mass Effect games, but worth the low price the game sells for now. Graphics are good. Story is okay. Characters are mostly uninteresting. It was fun exploring and discovering new places, quests andPlayed this game after the last patch was issued which fixed most of the bugs and animation issues that plagued it on day one. So none of that will be in my review. It is by far the worst of the Mass Effect games, but worth the low price the game sells for now. Graphics are good. Story is okay. Characters are mostly uninteresting. It was fun exploring and discovering new places, quests and situations, but didn't quite have the depth you'd expect from a more traditional open-world RPG. The game is very easy, so I recommend to play on a harder difficulty for a better overall experience. Not interested in playing multiplayer. Bioware has abandoned the game and will not release any additional content, making decisions much less important at the end of the game. All in all, worth a play if you can get it in the Walmart discount bin.… Expand
  85. 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
  86. Direwolf73
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    A struggle early was fixed with several patches and while that should not have had to be done, it was. Thus we get to the real game. Once you manage to start rollin in the old feel of Bioware games is there. The story, the relationships, the fun. The planets were lush and each was given a lot of love with some really fun moments. The story to eventually brought me in and had me just asA struggle early was fixed with several patches and while that should not have had to be done, it was. Thus we get to the real game. Once you manage to start rollin in the old feel of Bioware games is there. The story, the relationships, the fun. The planets were lush and each was given a lot of love with some really fun moments. The story to eventually brought me in and had me just as involved as the older Bioware titles. Was it original Mass Effect good no but it was no-where near the negative reviews I have seen. My biggest regret is that several of the stories that were teased at will never be completed because they were set up to be longer arcs to be answered later.

    The combat is this game was by far the most fun I have had in the Mass Effect world. I just liked the differences in this far more than the older ones.

    The biggest plus I took away from this game. The Original ME games felt like Star Wars. ME:A felt like Star Trek. Exploring new worlds, meeting new races. It felt fun.    … Expand
  87. aeson1992
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    I had a great time with the game. It gave me a throwback to the old days of ME1. The stories are well written, the traits of the different alien races are well presented and the gameplay is great. Yes, the game is a bit buggy and sometimes loads in characters a bit late (at least on xone), but it is nothing game breaking and just requires a bit of patience from time to time. I finished theI had a great time with the game. It gave me a throwback to the old days of ME1. The stories are well written, the traits of the different alien races are well presented and the gameplay is great. Yes, the game is a bit buggy and sometimes loads in characters a bit late (at least on xone), but it is nothing game breaking and just requires a bit of patience from time to time. I finished the game within 75 hours and during that time only once I encountered one bad bug in a quest where I had to kill myself to progress....so again nothing special here. The game is in a good state now. The skill system is very nice and easy to understand, giving your followers the right abilities allows you to synergize and create effective comobos. Also the weapon crafting offers a great variety of options. You can create weapons that shoot lighting beams, which melt through shields, or weapons which shoot explosive projectiles. The only thing I didn't like as much was the music in the game, it just didn't hit my spot (but whatever...to each his own)
    All in all i had a great time with the game, it really fell in line with the earlier mass effects....too bad they closed the developer team down.    … Expand
  88. banda89
    Jul 15, 2017
    7
    Boy do people love to hate this game! Bought it the first week, only played the beginning, do to work issues couldnt play it till 2 months later!

    But here it goes. As a massive fan of the first trilogy I was hyped for thise game. It delivered in some instances and in others it was just average. The story: what is an integral part of a mass effect game? the story, right? well in    Boy do people love to hate this game! Bought it the first week, only played the beginning, do to work issues couldnt play it till 2 months later!

    But here it goes. As a massive fan of the first trilogy I was hyped for thise game. It delivered in some instances and in others it was just average.

    The story: what is an integral part of a mass effect game? the story, right? well in andromeda they seemed incapable of laying aninteresting story, All we got was a boring, uncreative story filled with not so good jokes. seriously, is this a marvel movie? too many jokes, TOO MANY UNFUNNY JOKES!!!

    Characters: I had mixed reactions with them, while I cared for some, mostly all of them irritared me. Specially Ryder. That for me was my main problem with this game, could never get behind ryder, he is not a credible leader, wouldve been better controlling his dad instead. And seriously. why the jokes? i felt i was watching goddamned avengers while listening to the conversations, too many, forced jokes upon us!! Drack I liked, Cora I liked and Peebee I liked. The rest of them where just there. Hated Liam specially.

    Gameplay is ok, wouldve liked to stop time and manage and order around your squadmates, more customizable assets on your team. at leas could we change the color of Liam's armor?

    Final thoughts? Its an Ok game. Nothing special, but not worthy of a 5 or a 4 that most people are giving it. Hell most of the people here if an eye bugs out but the rest of the game was a masterpiece they'd give it a 0 out of 10 just because that one time the eye bugged out.    … Expand
  89. SchroederRock
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    I don't know what lead so many people to trash the user rating on this game. It's not the BEST Mass Effect game (I think I'd give that honor to the 2nd game) but it's still a serviceable-or-better ME game. It's got plenty to do and the story is better than some of those that are out there in the game world. My biggest knock on Andromeda is the combat and movement systems. They feel aI don't know what lead so many people to trash the user rating on this game. It's not the BEST Mass Effect game (I think I'd give that honor to the 2nd game) but it's still a serviceable-or-better ME game. It's got plenty to do and the story is better than some of those that are out there in the game world. My biggest knock on Andromeda is the combat and movement systems. They feel a little more disconnected compared to Mass Effect 3. Running around and trying to get ammo and health/shield pickups feels a bit clumsy. Still, outside of some under-polished mechanics and quirks, Andromeda is a solid launch point for the series after the previous trilogy basically wraps up. I have faith that the overall quality of this new series will only get better going forward.… Expand
  90. AsymetricForce
    Jul 9, 2017
    9
    9/10 because nothing is perfect in life. Fresh, Fun, and Fearless to tell a story outside of what the fanboys and haters wanted/did not care about.

    Here is the breakdown: Graphics: 8, Sound: 8, Gameplay: 10, Replay value: 10 I've now logged 180 hours on this game and I am at the epilogue which means I can now write a review knowing the game inside and out. I've also played all three    9/10 because nothing is perfect in life. Fresh, Fun, and Fearless to tell a story outside of what the fanboys and haters wanted/did not care about.

    Here is the breakdown: Graphics: 8, Sound: 8, Gameplay: 10, Replay value: 10

    I've now logged 180 hours on this game and I am at the epilogue which means I can now write a review knowing the game inside and out. I've also played all three previous Mass Effect games through to the end as well, so I know this series and these games well and this one is as much fun as any of the others.

    Real credit has to be given to BioWare who, either through pre-planning or necessity, came up with a superb way of tying the old trilogy to this game. They ground it in the reality that was created by the Mass Effect Series without bogging it down. This is the game equivalent of "Superman II" or "Wrath of Khan" where the game feels fresh and separate from the original source material but also connected to the previous experiences. BioWare, free from the past, created new worlds, new systems, new villains, new allies, new everything really. Andromeda feels new, feels like Mass Effect I in terms of discovery, and like a new game in terms of story line (with welcome breadcrumbs to the past scattered throughout). I really enjoyed "SAM" who, in terms of an AI companion, felt more real to me than Cortana from the Halo series. The reason for this is because "he" was learning beside me which was refreshing (like HAL 2000 but without all the murdering). And I mention Halo because the the weakest parts of the story line in my opinion are those that feel like they came from the Halo universe. Nothing cringe worthy, but I definitely noticed some similarities.

    I gave the game an 8 for graphics because it is good looking! The worlds look real and inviting. I wanted to explore these worlds! I'm not sure who has the right to say a game looks "good" or "bad" but I do know that trolls are real and don't care what damage they cause to a game's sales. You can't expect people who obtain joy through schadenfreude to really care whether a game is good or bad. I did not find the character animations to be sub-par. The worst criticism I can give is that they were not exceptional.

    Exceptional, is, however, the way I would describe the game play and story. If you care more for how a game plays--from beginning to end--then this is the game for you. It thankfully takes a good couple of dozen hours to get to the point where the challenge of getting into a fight is on even odds. You can't turn up the challenge level and expect that you are going to survive--you won't. Once parity is achieved, you will begin to have the upper hand and then the challenge does become less, but even then it does not become a cakewalk. After 180 hours, and completing most everything, I was only at level 60 on a cap of level 80! So there is really no way to get to the top tier weaponry/armor which again allows for the game to create a challenging experience. Yes there are some repetitive tasks, but they are in the minority. Most of the time you really do care about completing the subplot because you want to know now things end for that person or group. And the big bad guy--By the time I got to him I really wanted him dead, like I wanted to reach into the game and whack that guy!

    To recap: This game is well worth the money spent. It was fun, fast paced, had some amazing "oh man what just happened!!" moments. It really delivered on what Mass Effect really is: entertainment of the highest caliber on par with anything Hollywood can produce. I highly recommend playing it all the way through. High-quality Sci-fi RPG's don't just grow on trees and this is one whose fruit is worth eating!    … Expand
  91. Kubasa_Undead
    Jul 3, 2017
    6
    First of all I wanna say that I'm a die-hard fan of Mass Effect's franchise and that fact makes it very hard for me. So. let's start with saying that this game definitely did not live up to my expectations. It still is a solid game but there are a lot of things missing or made completely wrong. It's very sad because I was really waiting for this release for a long time. But let's get toFirst of all I wanna say that I'm a die-hard fan of Mass Effect's franchise and that fact makes it very hard for me. So. let's start with saying that this game definitely did not live up to my expectations. It still is a solid game but there are a lot of things missing or made completely wrong. It's very sad because I was really waiting for this release for a long time. But let's get to the game itself, it's as I said- solid. It has most of the modern open-world game mechanics and it works pretty good. My overall experience was great, I've had fun playing it. I just think that it shouldn't be called Mass Effect because it doesn't feel like it.… Expand
  92. rodericrinehart
    Jun 24, 2017
    3
    Loved the first 3, would put the trilogy in my top 10 series ever. Mass Effect Andromeda is BORING and POORLY DESIGNED above all else. Poor animations, empty areas, pointless fetch quests, and just no respect for the time of the player. Finished it despite really not liking it. Probably done with the series now. Lost a loyal fan and customer Bioware/EA.
  93. Patacrepe
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Everybody's so negative about this game, I'm totally amazed. From what I read here I think a lot of people base their opinion on whatever they've read or heard about it. I bought it without reading reviews first cause I played the demo and I'm super glad I did.

    I'm 40 hours in and I enjoyed myself plenty playing it. It's fun, rich, the story is good enough to keep you going. I don't see    Everybody's so negative about this game, I'm totally amazed. From what I read here I think a lot of people base their opinion on whatever they've read or heard about it. I bought it without reading reviews first cause I played the demo and I'm super glad I did.

    I'm 40 hours in and I enjoyed myself plenty playing it. It's fun, rich, the story is good enough to keep you going. I don't see how the quests are fetch type, I actually thought to myself there were less than I expected! There are excellent questlines, even the crew's loyalty quests are decent stories.

    I understand getting pissed at obvious rip-offs but that's not one, it's a very decent game, certainly not deserving of a 0/20. That's just insane. It's a game people! It's 60 bucks for 60+ hours of gameplay, I consider that honest. It not being the perfect game of your dreams doesn't make it a terrible product.

    So to anybody reading this who hasn't played yet: forget the reviews, it's fun and if you liked Mass Effect so far, you'll enjoy that one, just try the demo.    … Expand
  94. mike242012_X1
    Jun 11, 2017
    8
    REAL REVIEW-MUST READ
    over all a great game despite what other people are saying... as for multiplayer is great and what was expected from any long time fan///story a little to much talking at the beginning but if you stick through it gets better i would actually like to say thanks for giving a good game finally for next gen
    -for people who only are giving bad reviews for a few bugs    REAL REVIEW-MUST READ
    over all a great game despite what other people are saying... as for multiplayer is great and what was expected from any long time fan///story a little to much talking at the beginning but if you stick through it gets better i would actually like to say thanks for giving a good game finally for next gen
    -for people who only are giving bad reviews for a few bugs hear and there get over it all video games have bugs now when first released that is one of the whole points of next gen consols is that fixs are fast and easier so if your one of these people DO NOT BUY NEW GAMES WAIT 6 MONTHS OR REPORT BUG AND JUST WAIT FOR IT TO GET FIXED
    mike242012    … Expand
  95. 0serg
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    It's pretty obvious that ME:A is not the game that a lot of people expected it to be. But hell, no, it doesn't make it a bad game in any aspect. I think that some amount of experimenting in fact is always good for a game, because otherwise everyone would be just repeating "good, proven" game designs and we'll be forced to choose from a set of nearly identical games with just cosmeticIt's pretty obvious that ME:A is not the game that a lot of people expected it to be. But hell, no, it doesn't make it a bad game in any aspect. I think that some amount of experimenting in fact is always good for a game, because otherwise everyone would be just repeating "good, proven" game designs and we'll be forced to choose from a set of nearly identical games with just cosmetic differences in gameplay. So downvoting of a good game with a score of zero just because it's somewhat different from what you wanted it to be is not just unfair, it's also stupid.

    As for me, I liked ME:A. It heavily reminded me original Mass Effect that I liked a lot (more than a later series, especially 3rd one). It's core game mechanics are extremely well polished and I like that game world is huge (much bigger than in any previous ME games). Story and personalities are just as good as in any other ME games - not the best (I'm surprised that a lot of people overestimate rather simplistic story in other ME series) but quite good and clearly better than in most other games you can play.

    I met several bugs during >20 hours of gameplay and couple of them were quite annoying, but given the sheer size of a game it's not much to complain. Some game elements like crafting or fetch quests are clearly underdeveloped, so I'd agree with people saying that Bioware tried to push more content in game that it was able to complete and polish. The game was clearly rushed to release deadline and it was somewhat stupid decision, since a few additional month of development could've easily address most of these issues. But despite some rough edges it's still a fully developed and great game that's very clearly better than ME3 and just as good as ME and ME2.

    I'll hope Bioware will release at least DLCs for ME:A. A lot of unfinished story lines were likely reserved for follow-up ME games, but mixed reception probably won't allow them to materialize. But DLCs could do same job and make ME:A a fully independent game of its own.    … Expand
  96. Ultronprimus575
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Of course it has mistakes but which game hasn't had mistakes.Personally I enjoyed the game.I love the Tempest crew and overall the game was great especially the loyalty missions.
  97. 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
  98. DanChe1996
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    After completing the game - this game has some of the greatest moments of the series, the ending is simply amazing and leaves the narrative nicely upon for desperately needed sequel (whether a direct one is coming or not). That is the best way to describe this game - it needs a sequel. It has laid the groundwork for perhaps an amazing trilogy.

    This game is simply beautiful visually -    After completing the game - this game has some of the greatest moments of the series, the ending is simply amazing and leaves the narrative nicely upon for desperately needed sequel (whether a direct one is coming or not). That is the best way to describe this game - it needs a sequel. It has laid the groundwork for perhaps an amazing trilogy.

    This game is simply beautiful visually - undoubtedly the best in the series in this regard. On numerous occasions you will be blown away by the backgrounds and worlds you encounter. The gameplay itself is also fantastic and cannot be really faulted. As already noted - it does have some fantastic moments which are among the best in the series and the ending gave me chills for the first time in years playing a game.

    The game does have its issues - the script feels slightly unpolished with regards to dialogue, occasionally the dialogue is poor enough to spoil a scene but not totally ruin it. Initially the game was buggy and the characters facial reactions were comically poor, but following the patches this is now dulled to a background problem - even initially it only served to detract from the game but not ruin it. The only major criticism that can be made with regards to the game design is the weaker character designs and the dialogue shift - though this too does not detract enough to ruin the game, only leaving one wishing they had spent 6 months or so more polishing a game which feels 80-90% of the way there.

    If you are new to the series - you will love this game. For older fans, do not expect the same attachments as what was built up over the previous trilogy, and I think this as the main issue of the game - people are coming in expecting too much, The game also feels somewhat premature in its errors - they seem the result of a rushed development and not disregard for the game. You will enjoy this game have no doubt - but its one which builds over time, by the end the crew is established nicely and you can overlook this games disappointing issues.

    A sequel must happen for this game - it will build upon the great moments which even surpassed on occasion the previous games, and hopefully fix the minor technical issues, and weaker dialogue moments which detract from an enjoyable experience. People need to compete the game before making their mind up. I for one went from being content with the game, to by the ending desperate for more. (7.5ish out of 10)    … Expand
  99. GamingPoptartTV
    Jun 4, 2017
    8
    When it comes to this game. i fear it suffers from what some games do and that is people hating on it because its fun to. Yes this game has many problems. Poor animation for certain character modules as Human facial movement, and Asari don't really look up to snuff. While Salarian and Turians shine with this new ascetic direction. The story was to me a fun and emotional ride at times withWhen it comes to this game. i fear it suffers from what some games do and that is people hating on it because its fun to. Yes this game has many problems. Poor animation for certain character modules as Human facial movement, and Asari don't really look up to snuff. While Salarian and Turians shine with this new ascetic direction. The story was to me a fun and emotional ride at times with interesting characters.… Expand
  100. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 3, 2017
    7
    Andromeda seeks to take Mass Effect in a new direction. It does so by taking some elements from the very first game and putting the emphasis on being a new face an unfamiliar world. Exploration, discovery, and new beginnings are at the heart of the experience. All of this certainly showed a lot of promise. While it succeeds at being a new start, shoddy development and uneven execution ofAndromeda seeks to take Mass Effect in a new direction. It does so by taking some elements from the very first game and putting the emphasis on being a new face an unfamiliar world. Exploration, discovery, and new beginnings are at the heart of the experience. All of this certainly showed a lot of promise. While it succeeds at being a new start, shoddy development and uneven execution of it's many intricacies and lofty ideas make it something of a disappointment as well.

    It is likely that the reason Andromeda isn't all it could be is because it was developed by BioWare Montreal and not by the more experienced studio, Edmonton. Their technical experience is noticeably lacking. The graphics are all over the place. The game can be strikingly beautiful one moment and hideous the next as textures fail to load among other things. The character models and animations are just as bad as you've likely already heard at this point. There are also a myriad assortment of bugs, glitches, and other technical issues to worry about. Nothing game breaking, but still annoying and far to frequent, especially after all these patches. It feels like the work of an inexperienced team who didn't polish things up before release.

    The writing and characters are far from BioWare's best. The plot is a touch weak until it's final hours. Outside of those last few main story missions there's no sense of urgency. It's still a great concept, but it rarely feels like anything is at stake. Your character, team, and vast majority of people (and aliens) you meet are really laid back. With a few exceptions everybody is sarcastic and always cracking jokes. Never mind that they just traveled to another galaxy and their very existence is at stake. At least it can be a pretty funny game. Not as funny as some of the other BioWare games, but still. Plus we get that warm, happy ending we didn't receive in Mass Effect 3. There also heart-warming moments of family and friendship that are very enjoyable. The characters you'll be surrounded by are a bit bland at first and all feel like the exact same wise-cracking archetype, but as the game progresses you'll learn more of their individual traits and most of them grow on you. Still, don't be surprised if there are one or two in your squad that you don't check in with that often. The acting that brings them all to life is pretty great, even if what they're saying isn't always very well-written ("my face is tired"). I do have to give the writers credit for providing several moments of genuinely tough decision making. The removal of the paragon/renegade from the previous games actually works to Andromeda's advantage. The morally gray choices did make me pause to think.

    The gameplay side of things is one part progression and one part throwback. It's where the game harkens back the very first Mass Effect the most. For example there's the return of vehicular exploration, scanning planets is encouraged, and even the combat system is more in line with that game's offerings. I feel like the gameplay side of things fares a bit better than the writing, even if it suffers from the same fate of showing promise, delivering here and there, but falling short of what one would reasonably expect from Mass Effect. The change to a more open-world structure similar to that of Dragon Age: Inquisition has allowed the game to come with a lot of content. Each planet and hub world is filled with side-quests and other distractions. You can spend countless hours with the game and there is quite a bit of depth in it's many systems. Not all of it is all that interesting though. It's hard to care about everyone you meet due to the previously mention writing flaws and the fact that the vast majority of the people you encounter don't stick around after you complete their quest(s). A lot of the time I found myself just going through the motions, checking thing off my ever-growing to do list without investing in the events themselves.

    The combat is a particular highlight. You're given genuinely cool powers and weapons. Fights are exciting, especially during the scripted story missions. Auto-cover shouldn't have come back though. Loot collecting is held back due to a restrictive, crowded inventory system and no cache to store items. Space exploration is outright botched, but still kind of fun. Travelling cutscenes are unnecessary and make the process overly long. It's obvious that they're just loading screens. It also kind of sucks to sit through them only to end up at one of the sadly numerous barren planets which you unfortunately have to go to in order to get 100% done. Multiplayer is a big letdown. The maps are too small for the zoomed-in camera.

    While things turned out mostly fine, Andromeda serves as a perfect example of why the B-team shouldn't be given the bigger jobs. In the end I liked it, but for me this is BioWare's first real letdown. Montreal just couldn't do Mass Effect the true justice it deserved.    … 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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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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