Underrated Mass Effect Entry- Description
- Despite initial backlash, many players now consider the game a solid and worthy addition to the Mass Effect franchise. They appreciate its attempt to establish a new storyline and perspective within the universe, often finding it better than its reputation suggests.
- Importance
- 78%
| Despite initial backlash, many players now consider the game a solid and worthy addition to the Mass Effect franchise. They appreciate its attempt to establish a new storyline and perspective within the universe, often finding it better than its reputation suggests. | 78% |
Improved, Fluid Combat System- Description
- The combat system is a standout feature, praised for being dynamic, fluid, fast-paced, and highly customizable. Reviewers frequently noted it as the best in the series, offering diverse playstyles and improved mobility with elements like the jetpack.
- Importance
- 74%
| The combat system is a standout feature, praised for being dynamic, fluid, fast-paced, and highly customizable. Reviewers frequently noted it as the best in the series, offering diverse playstyles and improved mobility with elements like the jetpack. | 74% |
Impressive Visuals and Graphics- Description
- The game's graphics are consistently praised as gorgeous and well-executed, particularly the environmental design, lighting, and planetary landscapes. Many noted its visual appeal holds up well even years after release.
- Importance
- 67%
| The game's graphics are consistently praised as gorgeous and well-executed, particularly the environmental design, lighting, and planetary landscapes. Many noted its visual appeal holds up well even years after release. | 67% |
Engaging Story and Characters- Description
- The narrative is generally seen as good, captivating, and often underrated, with a compelling main plot and intriguing twists. Characters, including the new crew, are frequently described as interesting, well-developed, and charismatic, fostering player attachment.
- Importance
- 63%
| The narrative is generally seen as good, captivating, and often underrated, with a compelling main plot and intriguing twists. Characters, including the new crew, are frequently described as interesting, well-developed, and charismatic, fostering player attachment. | 63% |
Engaging & Enjoyable Core Gameplay- Description
- Players consistently found the game's core gameplay loop to be fun, engaging, and dynamic, often highlighting fluid combat, satisfying abilities, and a general sense of enjoyment across various activities. Many expressed surprise at how much they liked the game, especially after initial negative press.
- Importance
- 56%
| Players consistently found the game's core gameplay loop to be fun, engaging, and dynamic, often highlighting fluid combat, satisfying abilities, and a general sense of enjoyment across various activities. Many expressed surprise at how much they liked the game, especially after initial negative press. | 56% |
Vast & Beautiful Exploration- Description
- The game excels in exploration, offering a huge, beautifully designed galaxy with diverse and unique planets. Players enjoy discovering new worlds, solving mysteries, and engaging with extensive side content, feeling like true pioneers.
- Importance
- 56%
| The game excels in exploration, offering a huge, beautifully designed galaxy with diverse and unique planets. Players enjoy discovering new worlds, solving mysteries, and engaging with extensive side content, feeling like true pioneers. | 56% |
Strong Sci-Fi & Space Immersion- Description
- The game provides an excellent sci-fi experience, successfully immersing players in its vast universe with compelling lore, atmospheric environments, and a genuine sense of space adventure. Many found it effectively scratched their 'sci-fi itch'.
- Importance
- 44%
| The game provides an excellent sci-fi experience, successfully immersing players in its vast universe with compelling lore, atmospheric environments, and a genuine sense of space adventure. Many found it effectively scratched their 'sci-fi itch'. | 44% |
Enjoyable Side Quests & Content- Description
- Side quests and companion missions are often highlighted as engaging, varied, and effective in deepening the game's lore and making the world feel alive. Many players found these elements more interesting than anticipated, contributing significantly to overall playtime.
- Importance
- 43%
| Side quests and companion missions are often highlighted as engaging, varied, and effective in deepening the game's lore and making the world feel alive. Many players found these elements more interesting than anticipated, contributing significantly to overall playtime. | 43% |
Excellent Nomad Vehicle Experience- Description
- The Nomad vehicle is a popular feature, praised for its smooth handling, improved traversal compared to previous games, and overall enjoyable driving experience. Players appreciated its contribution to planetary exploration and found upgrades meaningful.
- Importance
- 6%
| The Nomad vehicle is a popular feature, praised for its smooth handling, improved traversal compared to previous games, and overall enjoyable driving experience. Players appreciated its contribution to planetary exploration and found upgrades meaningful. | 6% |