

Correspondingly, this decision leads to both positive and disappointing results for the story which follows. The statement of this opening couldn’t be clearer aside from a couple of references and easter eggs, BioWare is taking Mass Effect in a new direction from what’s come before. Indeed, the many stumbles which the game makes in its pursuit of a fresh start for the series (some of these being the literal stumbles that occur as a result of the frequently off-putting character animations) means it never reaches the same star-riddled heights of Mass Effect 2, or indeed many other titles from BioWare’s rich portfolio.Īs soon as Mass Effect: Andromeda begins, new protagonist Ryder is transported light years away from the milky way, where the events of the original trilogy take place. That’s no easy task, and unfortunately, it is one which Andromeda ultimately fails to live up to. Not only does it arrive as the successor to a beloved trilogy (one which nevertheless ended by precipitating one of the largest controversies of the last generation), but it must also cater to both franchise newcomers and seasoned space-farers alike, maintaining the formula which fans love while elevating the sci-fi experience into the new frontier of contemporary game design expectations. Mass Effect: Andromeda is an unfortunate victim of circumstance.
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Platform: PlayStation 4 (Version reviewed), Xbox One, PC
