Rellik
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It wouldn't be Mass Effect on consoles without pop in.,
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Mass Effect: Andromeda |OT| Ryders on the Storm
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It wouldn't be Mass Effect on consoles without pop in.,
Wish the game had a day night cycle, some planets would look remarkably different during different time of day and it would also affect gameplay.
Voeld, Havarl is a relatively smaller planet where you can't use the Nomad, it is a bit boring with a lot of fetch missions. It's the 2nd worst planet after Eos in my opinion, but atleast it looks cool.
AlexFlame116
Member
So I just realized that my Deluxe Edition came with two DE code papers. Both different! Oops!
semiconscious
Member
As someone who usually goes tech, playing as mostly tech so far, and seeing most people in here not going tech I can see why. It's not very effective and kind of boring imo. The turret isn't very good, no more drone (the one with the Engineer profile is trash), Flamethrower and Cryo Freeze you have to be very close and you end up losing most of your shield/health, the Overload/Incinerate combo is ok but nothing special. I've been playing around trying to get a good and fun tech build, but it's just not happening. Might just switch to full biotics or try to find a good biotic and tech build.
It feels like they made the game to play Biotics with the fast movement and combat.
It feels like they made the game to play Biotics with the fast movement and combat.
Aztechnology
Member
Anyone know of there's something wrong with the PS4 pro version? Lighting, texture streaming is pretty bad, especially on transition screens and cutscenes. The game frequently is choppy into the low 20's. Textures on clothing especially are often really bad. The character models look sub Mass effect 3. Is this the same for all PS4 users? I'm really starting to regret playing this on my Pro. I had a PC copy when it was $35 but my friends on PS4 battered me down so I sold it.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
This game is objectively beautiful. Inconsistent in spots, yes, but generally a great looking game.
It's just those damn human faces really. They dropped the ball so damn hard there...
Royal_Phalanx
Member
Bioware got the environments spot on and messed up the faces of random NPCs. They just look so ugly.
Ken Adams
Member
Same here man. Not worth the 4k HDR tbh.
1. I've been rolling with Lance + Overload + Incinerate for my Sentinel profile and it's fucking awesome, especially once you take the evolution for Lance that replaces cooldown time with shield consumption.
2. Jaal is awesome so far, too. Wasn't sure what to think of him prior to release, but he and the angara are both really growing on me. I've got about five favorite team compositions and Jaal is on most of them.
I'm also going to post a couple more pics of my Ryder, I'm really enjoying his voice performance so far.
CrichtonKicks
Member
I think ME:A looks pretty good generally (though it falls flat on its face sometimes) but I think DA:I looks better overall.
Eh, can't agree. Every significant species in the series so far are traditional bipedal humanoids. Yes the Hanar and Elcor are cool but there is a reason that they have never played a major role in the series nor had a significant character. ME1 used traditional designs for the main species because it makes them more relatable so it isn't uprising that ME:A is going to take the same approach.
The idea of a different evolution patterns due to lack of 50k reset is an interesting idea though and I'm kind of wishing the game had a addressed it.
I do think its worth pointing out that (contrary to the game's name and marketing), the game is focused around a single cluster. I would not expect the same level of diversity shown throughout the Milky Way in the trilogy to be represented in just one cluster.
semiconscious
Member
you're too kind
. da:i looks substantially better (granted that game doesn't have all the inherently boring metal environments this one does)...Aztechnology
Member
I mean my PC is more than capable of doing 1440p 60fps 4k 30fps etc with HDR. I just got talked into it because a lot of my PC friends skipped the game and MP was huge for me in ME3.
Seriously though are the textures on like medium-low for the pro? The characters, and their clothing without a doubt look worse than Mass Effect 3. I'm just baffled.
My friends on standard PS4 swear their games look really good and run good without the choppiness and framedrops and they don't have texture streaming issues etc. But I can't tell if they're telling the truth or they're just oblivious to that kind of stuff.
Sterling's_Gold
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The ambient crowd audio on Eos sure is something
DOT DASH DOT
Member
It's not without its issues, but HDR is stunning on it, I do have a top end set but still.
GenericBadGuy
Member
How early can one get a hold of Platinum? It seems to be needed in anything useful and says it is only found in space or a vendor.
While not unique I use the Infiltrator passives with Incinerate, Overload, and Omni Grenade. I level passive weapon buffs in combat to get the combat points required for Infiltrator, and Incinerate and Overload combo off one another and are always useful.
For weapons I got with the N7 Hurricane which is obscene, and a good snipper riffle.
While not unique I use the Infiltrator passives with Incinerate, Overload, and Omni Grenade. I level passive weapon buffs in combat to get the combat points required for Infiltrator, and Incinerate and Overload combo off one another and are always useful.
For weapons I got with the N7 Hurricane which is obscene, and a good snipper riffle.
TubbiestPack
Neo Member
Does anyone have a link to the video that shows you how to get the best looking Ryder for the games lighting? I had it the other day but didn't bookmark.
Admiral Woofington
Member
the game outright tells you to come back later because
radiation won't immediately get better. You can come back after 1 or 2 main story missions and it's better
CrichtonKicks
Member
The game seems kind of inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy or a rather light-hearted Saturday Morning Cartoon. Took my a while to understand that but I kind of dig it. I like the team meetings where everyone pretty much shows Ryder zero respect. Feels a far cry from the trilogy where things were very military even when the teammates were outlaws (ME2).
shawnoftheshred
Member
I found some on Havari off the beaten path. Not a ton, but I haven't dug into the crafting system enough to know if you need a ton.
CrichtonKicks
Member
Not sure if it will work but maybe try turning off squad helmets in the option menu.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Spent about 5 hours tonight playing it and git to eos. As q huge mass effect fan the game is super rough on Base ps4. Really not enjoying my time with it and the reviews are bang on the money with all the complaints I've heard.
Facial animation is legit bad. I think if the writing wqs good I could look past the animation but as that's not the case, I'm just not getting attached or liking any of these characters.
I'll probably spend another night on it and if it still doesn't click I'm going to shelve it. Hopefully a few patches and some quality of life fixes will make it more bearable in a month or so.
Facial animation is legit bad. I think if the writing wqs good I could look past the animation but as that's not the case, I'm just not getting attached or liking any of these characters.
I'll probably spend another night on it and if it still doesn't click I'm going to shelve it. Hopefully a few patches and some quality of life fixes will make it more bearable in a month or so.
Nemesis_
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What I love about Andromeda is how much mystery and intrigue there is to the story. It's definitely not reply any new ground from a Sci Fi perspective, but there's just so much going on. Especially if you happen to play the Ryder Family Secrets quest which has a MASSIVE tie to the original trilogy.
wesleyshark
Banned
Got a Human Adept II from a basic pack. Niiice.
Nice, I'll have to try that setup.
On an unrelated note, I had conversations with squadmates where they mentioned both Drack and Jaal as being part of our crew before either of them joined my squad. I haven't even met Jaal, yet, for hell's sake. Facial animations I can look past, but geez, talk about taking you out of the game.
Exile. He had the intent to murder, he just missed like a dumbass. I don't have time for that namby pamby bullshit in my Andromeda!!
Orochinagis
Member
Landed Eos, my crew is not wearing helmets, how can they be so stupid ? Ok, maybe is because we are in a safe zone lets go outside the barriers......nop, still going helmetless beside we are burning in radiation.
Well at least my Ryder is safe in his fancy helmet aaaaaand a cutscene happens forcing my ryder to speak without her helmet.......whats wrong with this game.
Put those Forerunners antennas back online and Eos turned into space Tijuana, where are my fellow mexicans?
Well at least my Ryder is safe in his fancy helmet aaaaaand a cutscene happens forcing my ryder to speak without her helmet.......whats wrong with this game.
Put those Forerunners antennas back online and Eos turned into space Tijuana, where are my fellow mexicans?
There's a setting for this.
Has anyone bought any new armor or weapons? I'm still tied to my pre-order armor but it doesn't seem like there are a lot of options just yet?
I find it so needlessly confusing to separate weapons/armor to three classes. Andromeda weapons are lasers and have infinite ammo right?
I find it so needlessly confusing to separate weapons/armor to three classes. Andromeda weapons are lasers and have infinite ammo right?
Orochinagis
Member
Thats not the problem, my ryder is wearing her helmet and that makes sense because alien enviroment can be hazard and stuff, but when a cutscene happens she is without it automatically.
Unless you are telling me the game purposely does it by default which is stupid for dramatic intentions and still it doesnt explain why my companions dont use their helmets unless they developers didnt design helmets for them
In gameplay options you can toggle helmet on/off.
The default setting are the same as the other ME games. You can force helmet on on you companion and in conversation.
yeah I have a PS4 Pro and noticed some jankiness, I hope they fix it but so far it's kind of jarring to say the least. standing still the game looks great with the 4k HDR but in motion things get a bit rough with the pop in and the texture chop.
Orochinagis
Member
I remember using a helmet on non oxigen esque scenarios which is fine because that makes sense unless I am missing Eos is breathable and the game just trolled me putting a helmet on my ryder only because reasons
Allnamestakenlol
Member
I actually kind of liked Eos, but I'm really not feeling
at all. Please tell me I won't be there for long.
Havarl
https://twitter.com/ALostJar/status/844498370697809921
I'm so happy I was able to screencap this encounter with a Kett.
I'm so happy I was able to screencap this encounter with a Kett.
wesleyshark
Banned
Oooo that's a great shot haha.