Mass Effect Andromeda: 10 Things To Know When Starting A New Game

Mass Effect Andromeda (PC, PS4, Xbox One) has a surprising amount of depth despite its many problems. Here are some things you should know as a newcomer.

[gameranxTV]

Some tips for the people that don't hate the game (lol)

[theprussian]

"...mining is slow and tedious..."
*Everyone who played ME2*
WE KNOW.

[kingmerck]

I started playing this game today, and all I can say is that this game definitly does not deserve all the hate its getting.

[FinnaFadeU]

This game does have its problems but I'm really enjoying it

[mathieupr]

I'm 4 hours in and I don't even have the Tempest yet, this is gonna be one hell of a ride, I love it!

[subsume]

This game has taught me a lesson: Never listen to reviews..
Yeah the animations are wonky as fuck but god damn the gameplay is fun! If you were a fan of ME1 specifically, you'll love this game. Its more about the exploration in both the world's and the storyline rather than instant action like more recent titles. Goes to show that people are so used to being spoon-fed..

[mariaemory]

Personally I don't see the facial animations and the bugs that almost every game that is released comes out with as valid reasons not to play this game. If the story was bad, sure, if the game play itself like combat or the controls were funky, then fine. But things that can be fixed with an update? Nah. This game is too beautiful, too deep, and too fun to be judged in such a shallow way.

[ijirving]

It took me a bit, but I'm really starting to get into it. A few months of polish could have turned this from a 7 to a 9 pretty easily, but we got what we get I guess...

[MadRunzie]

Don't just start hating on this game before playing it. I nearly wrote this game off just because of the rumors going around. Play it on Ea/Origin access, that's what I did and I was really impressed with it. Before I knew it the 10 hours were done (it literally hooked me an played the 10 hours in one sitting) and I really enjoyed the experience and I had to buy it. Just give it a chance and don't worry, patches will be coming. That said it is perfectly playable in the state that it is in now.

[ShaneD]

I am having so much fun with this game, I honestly never expected Andromeda to be so addicting to play.

[MobileComputing]

Crafting tip: No need to hold off crafting low level stuff. You can deconstruct it to regain special mods. Speaking of which, always deconstruct your weapons unless you are cash-strapped.

[ImSoToastie]

You forgot to mention that you can download the Mass Effect Andromeda App on your phone so you can send strike teams and collect your rewards even when you're not in front of your system

[spazzdineveryway]

I'm loving Andromeda so far. It looks beautiful. The title track is awesome listen to. The combat is meaty. And there's so much to do with your character as far as leveling, grinds, research, and looting. I've only played 4 hours and I am so tempted to start a fresh character because I'm just starting to get a grasp on how to Mass Effect in Andromeda.

[mbarko]

Feels like if not for the animations this game would be generally an 8/10

[leahanderson]

I bought this game not having a clue about anything about it, review or gameplay wise. I absolutely loved it! Yes, there were problems and the facial animations were wonky, but that didn't change my outlook of the game. I absolutely love space futuristic style games. Especially if its exploration based too. This was a game that actually surpassed my expectations because of how much the game was and not having a clue about it.

Also, that weapon swap tip... thank you... omg... I had no idea...

[JD]

For the #1, you don't need to wait for higher level gear to add mods. You can deconstruct old gear in your inventory to get that stuff back.

[ratadjacent]

All that mainstream hate, but hidden behind it was a good game. Niice.

[mjschlosser]

I just bought this game for $10, wow have I been listening to the wrong people. I am genuinely enjoying this game. It's fun, graphically amazing and gameplay is buttery smooth.

[thelastwitcher]

With all the hate surrounding the game I expected it to suck but it's one of my favourite games I have ever played. Also, this is my favourite mass effect.

[TrueStoreyPB]

I like that if you use augmentations on gear or weapons when crafting you don't lose those augmentations for ever. When you level up you can deconstruct the lower level crafted items and receive some materials and the augmentations that were used on that item for reuse.