A Hint of Romance & A Cerberus Lab - Mass Effect 3 Insanity Walkthrough Ep. 4 [Legendary Edition]

Our Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough in the Legendary Edition on Insanity difficulty continues! In this fourth episode, we properly explore the once again improved Normandy SR-2, learn about war assets and collect our hidden ship model collection. We speak to Joker and Dr. Chakwas, rekindle our romance with Liara, and get to know Lieutenant Cortez and James Vega in the shuttle bay. We also receive our first small side mission from Specialist Traynor, as Admiral Hackett wants us to investigate a Cerberus laboratory on Sanctum. As part of the N7: Cerberus Lab assignment, we take Liara and James into the lab to retrieve several Reaper artifacts. On our way out, our shuttle comes under fire and we have to hold out against increasing numbers of Cerberus troops, as we wait for Cortez to finally extract us.

Achievements in Part 3 of the Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough:
• Shopaholic

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:48 Joker
8:52 Liara
17:24 Diana Allers
19:05 Engineer Adams
23:15 Lieutenant Cortez
27:58 James Vega
34:33 Shepard's Captain's Cabin
38:08 Specialist Traynor
43:11 The Cerberus Labs
58:39 Outro

In this 100 percent completionist Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough, we will complete all Mass Effect 3 missions and assignments on Insanity difficulty, the highest difficulty setting in Mass Effect 3. On Insanity difficulty, enemies will be deadly and aggressive, have extra protection, and frequently use tech and biotic powers. Careful strategy and clever tactics will be required to succeed and whenever possible, I will try to explain our approach, making this walkthrough a Mass Effect 3 Insanity Guide.

This Mass Effect 3 Insanity Walkthrough was recorded in the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. In the Legendary Edition, Mass Effect 1, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 have been bundled together and have received numerous small visual and gameplay changes. In Mass Effect 3, the most notable changes are the removal of the multiplayer mode and the integration of all available DLC into the Mass Effect 3 main story. As a result, this Insanity Walkthrough will also cover all downloadable content.

As we proceed through this Walkthrough of Mass Effect 3 on Insanity difficulty, we will also focus on unlocking every single achievement in the game. While some of the achievements in Mass Effect 3 have been reworked for the Legendary Edition, almost all of them are still obtainable in one playthrough and thus, provide an extra challenge for this Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough. With all Mass Effect 3 DLC included in the Legendary Edition, we will also attempt to unlock all available DLC achievements.

Mass Effect 3 is a science fiction action role-playing game developed by BioWare. The game was released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, WiiU, and Microsoft Windows PCs. Mass Effect 3 is the successor to the first two Mass Effect games and continues to storyline of Commander Shepard in his fight against the Reapers. Compared to the first two games in the trilogy, some gameplay mechanics have once again been changed in Mass Effect 3, including another slight overhaul to the morality system and a more streamlined, action-packed combat experience. Mass Effect 3 has seen the release of several storyline and cosmetic DLC packs that will be featured in this Insanity Walkthrough.

All gameplay for this Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition Walkthrough on Insanity difficulty was recorded on PC in 1440p.

[PeteComplete]

On the menu today: A tour through the Normandy and a dicey mission against Cerberus in close quarters! Enjoy :)

[orestesbastos]

Space hamster is safe, 500 war assets.

[Lorgres]

My suggestion for the planets would be doing them at the end of an episode, I like reading the descriptions so I'd hate to see that part cut.
I'm thinking cutting the part out from the middle and adding it to the end might be the best choice here since ending episode with a visit to the map might not be reliably possible.
Or alternatively collect the footage from visiting planets and then make an additional short episode (20min or so) with a compilation of the planets visited every 10 or so Full episodes.

[lmelior]

Honestly if the next ME3 episode was three hours of commentary about just talking to people and looking around, I'd still watch it.

[Siriathion]

Regarding the artifacts - in multiplayer they were randomly selected each time, so there are always more than needed. So yes, it is basically a vestige.

[kekvit_irae]

So fun fact: When Hackett says "We'll keep sending strikes against the facility." he is referring to the multiplayer aspect of the game.

[LiamDennehy]

Of all the supporting characters (non-squad members), I think Dr Chakwas is probably the most well-developed. Good backstory, confidence bruised by experiences within the story, a deep connection with Shepard justifying some sass and cheekiness - just a lovely character overall. Glad she's back! I hope they get together for another drink this time around :)

[DarthDainese]

Chakwas was one of the only ones who got our connection with Cerberus spot on

[Notsoslimjimmy]

Stumbled onto your channel recently and I've been binge watching since then. Keep up the great work!

[ember]

What a ride! Just binged the whole trilogy so far :) It's been great following your guide! Thanks Pete!

[morinthardat-yakshi]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this series so far! No apologies needed for dialog-heavy episodes. The rich dialog is what makes the ME trilogy and especially ME3 loved by fans. Regarding planets… perhaps just mention planets that seem more interesting in episode or else cover them all at the end. Seeing Firebase Glaciar made me miss multiplayer! The single player objective was a combination of the “Devices” and “Pizza Delivery” challenges of MP. Thanks Pete - I love you!

[fimbulvetr]

I love watching mass effect, can’t wait for the next episode!

[vedatzilberman]

First of all thank you for great content, i watched almost all of your content and playing along with ME1 and 2 and now 3 but i don't know how i can wait for new episodes now :D

[lefhra]

Even though I’m pretty sure I did everything in this game I’m loving watching you play through it!

[HoYuPhat]

Fun fact: holding off talking to Chakwas until EDI obtains her new body gives a bit of extra dialogue...

[KrimsonKracker]

With Diana Allers, I kept hoping for a Renegade interrupt that let me blow her out the airlock... Stupid game depriving me!! 😂

[sirphelan]

The pull for a relationship was for Tali right?

[qwertyram]

46:24 Dr. Chawkas, I'm afraid I find myself doubting your diagnosis of Commander Shepherd as an "example of health".

[lefterismplanas]

1 straight hour of Pete!!
Thats what one would call a ROYAL Treat,
This was amazing, dialogue heavy episodes are understandable tho don't worry

[AbyssalLord]

It wouldn't be a complete run without visiting and reading about every planet. :)