Why does Mass Effect: Andromeda get looked down on?
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Mass Effect: Andromeda is my favourite in the series. I got it about 3 months back when I finally got a PS4 and played a little, and after only 1-2 hours of gameplay, thought it was a lot better than 1-3, which I have played all of. Though they were fairly fun, I didn't really love them. I think they did a way better job at incorporating RPG elements into this when compared with 1-3. I think the vast majority of people who are saying that this one sucks need to get their heads checked. I just want to point out some things that go above and beyond anything 1-3 did, making it just an all around more enjoyable game.
One of the biggest things that screams true, hardcore RPG about this one is that some bodies may be looted, carrying anything from sell loot to weapons and armor. Same with crates and the various other storage containers you may come across. You can either take all, or pick and choose what you want out of your randomly assorted loot. That in itself sells me.
There has been a jump feature added. This makes yoir life playing this game a lot easier, plus grants you access to more explorable areas. Its also extremely helpful during combat to make it easier to find cover amd escape enemy fire.
If you're a fashion guru like myself, the outfit customization is a big source of brownie points for this game as well. Now not only can you customize the colors of your armor, but you can with your casual attire as well.
All around, there is more weapons are armor to find. Not to mention, there is more than just the default melee weapon. Now you can also find extras of stuff you already have so you can turn around and sell it to make more credits.
There is a much larger selection of skills to enhance. There are also several categories to choose from when selecting skills, and they each have a generous list of options.
Lastly, there are freakin vehicles! So far, I am only on Eos and I have found the rover type vehicle with maneuverable wheels that allow for getting over big rocks and such. Plus the thing can go into 6 wheel drive and get you up steep hills!
At the end of the day, Andromeda is just a far superior game to 1-3. It has everything the first 3 did, plus a lot more, and some reimagined content that makes it a more solid RPG. I just wanted to get the facts out there becuase I think this game is wildy underrated and deserves way more credit than it has recieved. Can't wait for the sequel!
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For me, its that a lot fans just wanted more of the same and despite Bioware openly and repeatedly saying is was going to be different people wouldnt accept it. A lot of people cant let go of the original trilogy which to me is mind boggling as its a game.
Yes, the story and characters were weaker and MEA is no doubt the weakest in that respect, but it also has the beat combat and easily the best rpg system.
Granted i starting playing after the fixes but its not like the original trilogy didnt have problems.
Also a big part is just how people are now. As soon as they dont get exactly what they want they throw tantrums like children keep it up. The game didnt deserve near the hate it got. Bioware unfortunately listened to those idiots and stopped development.
Of course part of MEAs failing lays in its hellish development that pretty much doomed it from reaching its potential from the start.
Personally this is my favorite in the series for its gameplay and rpg elements. Its no doubt lacking in a number of areas, but i hated the pure linear nature of the trilogy where you could never go back to any place, had difficulty upgrading and had the annoying level cap.
