Mass Effect: Andromeda

Game

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Metacritic73
User3.2/5· 1,168
Mature
2017
~23h avg playtime
ActionRPG

Platforms: Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4

Developer: BioWare · Publisher: Electronic Arts

The fourth Mass Effect stands apart from the original trilogy. No Shepard, no Normandy, and no characters from the previous games, although the "high-tech" visual style and the space opera setting are recognizable. Andromeda is set even further in the future, hundreds of years after Mass Effect 3. The protagonist (who is customizable) is a Pathfinder, a member of an expedition to the Andromeda galaxy. She or he bears the surname Ryder and has a twin - whatever gender you choose, it will be the opposite. Ryders traveled billions of miles from our Milky Way galaxy on the space ark Nexus. The ship is carrying thousands of passengers in suspended animation, and the Pathfinders’goal is to find them a habitable planet to call home. Andromeda is heavy on the plot, there are many dialogues and cutscenes that may make you feel like watching a movie. The dialogue options usually define how your character is perceived by the others rather than actual plot forks. The action is played like a third-person shooter, allowing you to aim and take cover. Enemy AI reactions will vary, forcing you to employ flexible tactics. Weapons and gear can be improved through an intricate crafting system that requires you to research an upgrade before it can be assembled.

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Game Info

Main Story

~23h

Completionist

~41h

Players

Online

Crossplay

Controller

Age Rating

Mature

Release

2017-03-21

Achievements

57 total
Early Access achievement icon

Early Access

Complete the early access tutorial before the end date.

Ultra rare · 1.65% of players

Andromeda's Finest achievement icon

Andromeda's Finest

Collect all trophies.

Ultra rare · 2.67% of players

Cryptographer achievement icon

Cryptographer

Complete 20 Remnant puzzles in a single playthrough.

Ultra rare · 3.54% of players

Unwavering achievement icon

Unwavering

Complete an "Insanity" single-player game, or 5 "Gold" multiplayer extractions from any firebase.

Ultra rare · 4.51% of players

High Performance achievement icon

High Performance

Unlock Rank 6 for each single-player profile type, or obtain a Level 6 multiplayer bonus stat.

Rare · 5.15% of players

Hang Time achievement icon

Hang Time

Keep the Nomad airborne for 35 seconds.

Rare · 5.33% of players

Sucker Punch achievement icon

Sucker Punch

Use a melee attack to hit 25 floating enemies. (Single-Player)

Rare · 5.93% of players

Rough Landing achievement icon

Rough Landing

Detonate a trip mine with a thrown enemy. (Single-Player)

Rare · 6.11% of players

Fastball achievement icon

Fastball

Hit an enemy with a thrown enemy 25 times. (Single-Player)

Rare · 6.34% of players

Matchmaker achievement icon

Matchmaker

Complete romances with three different characters across all playthroughs.

Rare · 6.62% of players

Friendly Fire achievement icon

Friendly Fire

Direct your Remnant VI to attack each type of Remnant enemy. (Single-Player)

Rare · 6.76% of players

Vanguard Surprise achievement icon

Vanguard Surprise

While cloaked, hit an enemy with a Charge attack. (Single-Player)

Rare · 7.26% of players

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