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Mass Effect: Andromeda | Review Thread
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Excellent point. I'm with you on it being my favorite, most-played game since basically the last decade.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
The story stuff sounds..oof that was the one thing that might have gotten me to grab this
Soul of the Beast
Member
He enjoys his first 3 hours of the game, not the entire experince.
If anything, I want to see his final impressions after finishing the game.
Primethius
Banned
Didn't hype the reviews. Said it was reviewing well internally, which clearly turned out to be the case in actual reviews too.
Chris Avellone is a writer on it. That's enough to make me interested in it.
Any scoring system is arbitrary, thus complaining about a skewed system makes no sense.
Lister
Banned
How did you manage that?
While I agree with your overall sentiment - 6.5 signifies better than average. I don't think that's to ofar off from not good/great.
I saw glimpses of improvement in the narrative towards the end of my trial.
SUPER disapointed that apparently they don't amoutn to anything.
Anyone who reviewed/played the game: can you tell me about narrative agency here? Is it comparable to the ME's? Better/worse? Do choices matter? Do they impact subplots, the main plot, the ending, the world?
I'm not interested in a Horizon:ZD action adventure game or jrpg where asking NPC's 5 questions while the story carries out in exactly the same way no matter what, is what amounts to RPG narrative. If that's dead too, I'm pulling the cord and getting a refund.
So, I refunded my Origin order. I could have done it sooner, but I remembered the last game I cancelled a preorder over the internet's flipping out at animations (Horizon).
I can deal with janky cutscene animation fine.
I liked Inquisition's Open World mechanics.
But I can't overlook a lack of interesting companions. I was hoping that later ones were the highlights, but it sounds like that just isn't the case.
I can deal with janky cutscene animation fine.
I liked Inquisition's Open World mechanics.
But I can't overlook a lack of interesting companions. I was hoping that later ones were the highlights, but it sounds like that just isn't the case.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
Here, my game of the generation so far:
Now what?
This shit IS subjective and unless you are a reviewer you don´t have to put a score on it.
Shinobi enjoys it - for HIS reasons.
I doubt bioware will spend over a year fixing MEA
And if that's not enough, it's a spiritual sequel to System Shock 2 - one of the best games ever made.
Here, my game of the generation so far:
Now what?
This shit IS subjective and unless you are a reviewer you don´t have to put a score on it.
Shinobi enjoys it - for HIS reasons.
Destiny in no where near the same game as when it launched though. I doubt Mass Effect will change.
Im just going on many of the reviews ive read. Doent seem to add up in some of them.
FlutterPuffs
Member
It's fine, he's just hyped up about the game.
I mean really, what's the problem with a die hard fan loving the game, and giving his impression about it. That's never a problem.
Boy, some of you make it like Shinobi was trying to scam you out of your money.
texhnolyze
Banned
Here, my game of the generation so far:
Now what?
This shit IS subjective and unless you are a reviewer you don´t have to put a score on it.
Shinobi enjoys it - for HIS reasons.
I'd be missing some of the low-scored yet amazing games that I immensely enjoyed if I were worshipping the review scores.
Suzushiiro
Banned
Yeah, that's the thing that makes EA's insistence on shipping this game in Q1 even dumber- had the game come out a few months later a lot of people would've given it a chance if only just because it was a Bioware game. But with four other great games in similar genres releasing within 30 days of this game a lot of people will pass on it or wait for a sale.
That's hyperbole, right? With the way the reviews are going to go for it and the revamped systems, it'll easily clear a million in the US - I'm not arguing it's a AAA games, I'm arguing your numbers are whacked.
I sadly expected this on ME ... Hopefully, I get some joy out of the MP with friends
I never know what to expect from Jim. After Fallout 4's 9.5 I feel like anything can happen.
killatopak
Gold Member
Here, my game of the generation so far:
Now what?
This shit IS subjective and unless you are a reviewer you don´t have to put a score on it.
Shinobi enjoys it - for HIS reasons.
Destiny is an MMO and constantly gets updates and fixes. I doubt EA will support ME:A as long as activision did on Destiny.
GlamFM
Banned
Destiny was already my favorite game when it launched.
To me all the reworking has made it a worse game.
Anyway - I´m sidetracking.
Saying "It's reviewing really well internally / in mock reviews" during pre-release window and close to release is hyping up the game because it feeds into hype of fans and those waiting for it with thirst.
Personally, I'll buy it so I can have my own opinion of the game. I've loved every previous game in the franchise, so they've earned my interest in doing this. The reviews are not low enough for me to skip it entirely. I'll judge the game on its own merits, though, and I'll hold it to the same standards I held the previous ones. I hope I enjoy it, and I refuse to be told I can't like it because I'm blinded by my love for the previous ones.
metalmachine
Member
As it's been said before, reviews are all subjective. How much are you willing to look past the technical issues? How much of an imprint does the new cast make on you? How much do you enjoy the game play? What your time spent with a game or series meant to you is how you will ultimately judge this game. A review "score" is nothing more than a subjective number of someone's opinion. I think most of us are susceptible to it in one way or another.
Technical issues are an exception to this. There is no arguing that poor animation, pop in and poor frame rates are not only a detraction from the game experience but are issues in and of themselves that could (and should) have been corrected before release. And seeing some of these animations boggles my mind in how the devs thought releasing it in this state would be okay.
But the real question is how much do these issues really detract for the experience for you? We do live in a time where 7's are considered average some average and by many people as bad. There is something to be said when a the previous games in a series ranked higher but ultimately it comes down to your investment in the Mass Effect universe, what the world and lore of Mass Effect means to you, that will ultimately determine if it's a 7, 5 or 9 to you. It's what you get out of it.
Technical issues are an exception to this. There is no arguing that poor animation, pop in and poor frame rates are not only a detraction from the game experience but are issues in and of themselves that could (and should) have been corrected before release. And seeing some of these animations boggles my mind in how the devs thought releasing it in this state would be okay.
But the real question is how much do these issues really detract for the experience for you? We do live in a time where 7's are considered average some average and by many people as bad. There is something to be said when a the previous games in a series ranked higher but ultimately it comes down to your investment in the Mass Effect universe, what the world and lore of Mass Effect means to you, that will ultimately determine if it's a 7, 5 or 9 to you. It's what you get out of it.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
I definitely still want to try it out but I am not sure if I need it right away. Even though it's a good deal for 44 bucks on Xbox One. How far are you in the game? Would you agree/disagree with reviews saying the worlds are empty and repetitive missions?
Soul of the Beast
Member
I learned my lesson with Brink back in 2011, never preordered since. I wish more people learned their lesson earlier.
I'm still struggling to accept this when DA2 has a 79 metacritic. I never thought a Mass Effect title would review worse than that.
FlutterPuffs
Member
You mean like they did with ME3?
The backlash is strong with this, and there's every reason for EA to try salvage it as they can.
nycgamer4ever
Member
It just sounds like people's expectations are different and higher now in 2017, especially with the games that have been releasing lately. ME series has always been a buggy mess and has always had the problems reviewers are complaining about. As long as it's a decent game and similar to old ME games I am ok with it.
Disclaimer: I bought the game on CD Keys for Steam for $40.
Disclaimer: I bought the game on CD Keys for Steam for $40.
Ryzaki009
Member
It's already here. It's just validate their preorder XD
semiconscious
Member
Here, my game of the generation so far:
Now what?...
yeah, i've been thinking about 2 games i loved this gen: mafia 3 (68) & mad max (69)
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Hari Seldon
Member
I blame all of the people that gave DA:I GOTY awards and praised that pile of garbage to no end. A shit-tier CW fanfic romance sim with decades old MMO elements should not EVER be used as a template for future games.
sunshine and gasoline
Banned
Well shit. With the story and characters being panned by quite a few reviewers and mixed impressions on gameplay I think that I'll be passing this game. Don't have the time to spend playing a game that I'm not sure will draw in me...not when I could be playing other games that are more likely to impress me. :/
Audioboxer
Member
Jim sometimes leans more in favour of gameplay. FO4 had some good gameplay and gameplay mechanics, it's the roleplaying/decisions and story that were drab. Nothing compared to New Vegas.
ME:A might have some decent gameplay, but it does seem to be janky as hell. Not that a launch version Bethesda game ain't janky :/ Still, I can understand some high FO4 scores even if I think it's one of the most disappointing FO games in the series.
Then again I think Skyrim is disappointing and Morrowind is still the best TES game :/ Opinions!
MP is ME:A's saving grace. It's really fun, though a little light on content at the moment. Hopefully they'll add in more enemies and maps as with ME3 (the new enemies aren't as great as that game's, unfortunately).
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JeremyEtcetera
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I think they are just trying to point out to others that his (p)review is a little more hype-based than an actual set of pros and cons and thus that's probably how they will be treating his previews/reviews from now on.
That's cool. More power to you. I almost, almost want to buy it at launch to see the trainwreck animations and bugs myself.
But nah, there are so many great games in Q1, it's not worth to spend the money here imo
god damn you just went harder on DA:I than I ever did saw anyone. ruthless. all true but ruthless
Does Persona 5 count? If not then it's Prey which is May 5.
Q1 was stacked because it was full of publishers trying to cram their releases before the end of the fiscal year. I think we're going to see a pretty big gap between now and August before we get another flood of major releases.
Which is fine by me, honestly, because I still have a shit ton of stuff I haven't gotten to yet like Horizon and Yakuza.
Well, that's unfortunate for Bioware. But then again, its not really Bioware anymore.
Had I skipped out on playing the trial and seen these reviews, I would probably not get the game. But I surprisingly enjoyed my time with the trial so I will still be getting it based off of my own personal experience.
Nevertheless, I acknowledge the critical points made in the reviews; some of which are my own from what I've played, especially in the writing.
Hopefully Bioware learns from this experience and can truly unlock the potential for this new setting as well as polish up on the animations and other technicalities in future installments. If there is going to be one...
Had I skipped out on playing the trial and seen these reviews, I would probably not get the game. But I surprisingly enjoyed my time with the trial so I will still be getting it based off of my own personal experience.
Nevertheless, I acknowledge the critical points made in the reviews; some of which are my own from what I've played, especially in the writing.
Hopefully Bioware learns from this experience and can truly unlock the potential for this new setting as well as polish up on the animations and other technicalities in future installments. If there is going to be one...
Actually the opposite for me. I despised it at release but bought it again when the packs of them + TTK pre-order I think.
Did midnight TTk raids with GAF was one of the greatest experiences taking me back to the wow era, something I probably won't see again due to time constraints and how games in general are now, good 400+ hours out of it.
This won't happen in MEA for me in any reality.
And that's fine, but they really fucked it up as I was looking forward to it.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
I want to see evidence of this 7 is the average. For years I've felt like games were drowning it 8s. But I'm open to be proven wrong. All I'm saying everytime a highly anticipated game got a 7 average has felt like an outlier to me not the norm.
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