Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  1. Technoraze
    Mar 30, 2017
    5
    First mass effect game ive played and initially i was hooked. Great story but the gameplay is pretty much like all ea games, not very well programmed. Movement is not fluid like in some of the high end games. Quite a few technical issues here. I loved the whole concept of the game but sadly its been let down. My biggest issue is the way ea have to use this stupid card/box system in allFirst mass effect game ive played and initially i was hooked. Great story but the gameplay is pretty much like all ea games, not very well programmed. Movement is not fluid like in some of the high end games. Quite a few technical issues here. I loved the whole concept of the game but sadly its been let down. My biggest issue is the way ea have to use this stupid card/box system in all their games. It sort of works for Fifa with fut cards but in games like this and battlefield, no. Game is overly complicated and they should take a leaf out of massive entertainments book with weapon upgrades/modding (the division).
    Overall i did like the game but only as a budget game as i feel it lacks too much to warrant an A game rating.    … Expand
  2. Drachmalius
    May 3, 2017
    5
    Right in the middle of the scoreboard. Nothing too terrible, and nothing to make it stand out. You play through it, find some things enjoyable, but it's overall meaningless. There's a lack of polish that I normally wouldn't mind, but the writing and characters are so unremarkable that it needed something to redeem it.

    If you're a die-hard Mass Effect fan, pick this up at $20 or less or    Right in the middle of the scoreboard. Nothing too terrible, and nothing to make it stand out. You play through it, find some things enjoyable, but it's overall meaningless. There's a lack of polish that I normally wouldn't mind, but the writing and characters are so unremarkable that it needed something to redeem it.

    If you're a die-hard Mass Effect fan, pick this up at $20 or less or get it from Gamefly for a weekend if that's your jam. If you're a newcomer to the series, don't start with this one. You'll get a bad first impression of the series. I'd only recommend this if you really want to play through it and be ready for when Bioware hopefully releases another good game in the series...basically out of obligation to a game series that used to be great.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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??
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Este juego no es una joya pero es bueno la historia es mucho mejor que the last of us 2
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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)
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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!
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Valkillmore
    May 31, 2021
    5
    Uninspired Pee Pee Poo Poo, not good don't buy unless you liked Days Gone..
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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!
  52. 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
  53. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    5
    Atmosphere: 6
    Enjoyment: 4
    Gameplay: 6
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 5
    Story: 4
    Total: 5.17
  54. 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.
  55. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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#83 Best 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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