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Mass Effect: Andromeda offers plenty of gameplay depth despite some faults - TechCrunch

Mass Effect is a video game series that attracts ardent fans and invokes emotional reactions from those fans via its storytelling decisions. The franchise..

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OB1Biker2612d ago (Edited 2612d ago )

I haven't played it and so excited to jump in on Thursday. Yet it's obvious to me that the title is plain fact but people will come and bitch about it.
It's as if reviewers are a bit intimidated to say good things and literally walk on eggs, like here stating the obvious.
Also, reading a few articles stating they didn't finish, I feel the game is huge and maybe some reviews didn't get copies early enough for a comprehensive review.

meka26112611d ago

I don't knock anyone for enjoying any game they like, but this is not some kind of bandwagon thing, the game is just not very good IMO. The animations I can get over that's fine, but the writing is horrible. None of the interactions between characters felt naturally, it's like the developers have never actually talked with another human being. Plus I hate it that characters continually point out obvious things all the time; i.e. " there is a cave on the right; enemies above; there are some ruins on the left" it's just gets annoying fast. Again it's my opinion that these things make a bad game, but there are definitely more than just animations that are wrong.

OB1Biker2611d ago (Edited 2611d ago )

People bring up thr 'bad' writing but I found ME3 writing was terrible, the dlc questionable, animation very stiff and I still really liked the game. There are how many lines in the game? People constantly bring up some bad lines but ultimately its the general storyline that matters most.

starchild2611d ago (Edited 2611d ago )

I don't agree that the writing is horrible. And if you read the reviews you will see that many reviewers didn't either. Now, if the writing strikes you as bad that's your opinion and it's fine as long as you recognize not everyone shares your opinion.

As for characters pointing out things in the environment, I honestly don't mind it in the slightest. I'm used to it from playing games like Uncharted and many others.

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Five Game Products Rushed Too Quickly

A little more time in the oven would've done these products some good a lot sooner.

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shinoff2183498d ago

Sega Saturn made it but not the 360. Don't remember Saturn having a horrid rrod rate. Absolutely horrid

RetroCaptainSteve496d ago

The launch games were all right, but look at how Virtua Fighter and Daytona USA compared to their re-releases.

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Mass Effect Companions, Ranked from Worst to Best

From Xfire: "BioWare's Mass Effect franchise took gamers on a fascinating universal sci-fi journey that will never be forgotten. While fighting against the ever-looming threat of the Reapers was central to Mass Effect's storyline, what made the series so iconic was its vast and diverse cast of characters.

Not only do these companions accompany Commander Shepard as you make your way through hell and back, but, throughout your journey, you also get to learn who these characters were and are and what they think about what it is that you are doing. Some will even fall in love with you, and others will even become your enemy based on your decision."

sourOG1097d ago

When I looked at the list I thought they were saying Garrus was the worst lol. And tali being so far down the list was fighting words for me. But the numbered list is just the order they are shown so you are forgiven.

CYALTR1096d ago

I think they listed them from worst to best. Also keep in mind that this includes Andromeda characters that aren't part of the remastered trilogy. Interesting refresh on the characters though.

sourOG1096d ago

They did but I didn’t realize it until I started reading. That’s just the order they are shown.

Knightofelemia1097d ago (Edited 1097d ago )

I couldn't stand Miranda I could never like her as a character and I always skipped Jacob and James. I always liked Grunt, Jack, Legion, Tali, Garrus, Samara, Liara, Wrex, Edi, Zaeed, Kasumi I always use these characters. Using Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man just fits the character like using Keith David as Admiral Anderson was another good choice always feels like Goliath from Gargoyles is yelling at you which I like.

Rebel_Scum1096d ago

Kinda weird having a question mark at the end of that sentence?

Soy1096d ago

Garrus is best space bro.

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Mass Effect: Andromeda in 2021

Zahi AR. from Link Cable Gaming writes “Welcome back Link Cable Gaming fans, with me in andromeda. Specifically, Mass Effect: Andromeda in 2021. With the recent announcement of Anthem shutting down its future plans, I wanted to look at another recent BioWare game. My switch to a PlayStation 5 destroyed my save file right while I was at the end. So, I decided to do a fresh start on the new console to see just how well (or not) it’s been since launch. How has the new generation of hardware treated the game that fell from grace? Should you play Mass Effect: Andromeda in 2021? Let’s find out.”

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iplay1up21163d ago

Such a good game! It got a 4K X1X upgrade and it looks fantastic! Also like the story! Was playing it again before Series X dropped. Going to download it for the Series X, as soon as I have more room on my HD. Playing too many other games right now.

Instant resume is AMAZING! I can Switch between 5 games in seconds. Like 10 to 15 at the most! No closing a game and opening another one! Thank you Microsoft!

giovonni1162d ago

It’s was decent to me. I didn’t feel the magic I felt when I played two or even three. I don’t know. It was repetitive, and the worlds felt bland.

jeromeface1162d ago

There's a reason it reviewed so poorly in the first place... these reasons among others.

anast1162d ago

I had a lot of fun with this game, but I haven't played 2 or 3 yet.

giovonni1162d ago

2 was wonderful, three was just as good as two the ending though 🤦🏾‍♂️

Wintersun6161161d ago

I finally gave it a go last autumn and was amazed by how bad a game can be. And believe me my expectations were low. After 10ish hours I just had to give up.

giovonni1161d ago

I powered through it, myself. It was just repetitive, and the Land Rover Exploration wasn’t interesting at all. The story also we mahhhhhhh.