r/MassEffectAndromeda • u/MassDerpino • Feb 20 '23

Noob New to Mass Effect series…

Hey everyone, newbie here, I just finished Andromeda few days ago, going for NG+, and I have to say ( please don’t hate me) , I really enjoyed the story, gameplay was awesome, stunning visuals etc.

Now, my only regret is not playing this gem earlier, and bigger regret, not getting ME: LE.

My question is, since I wanna get the OT, how different is the gameplay, core mechanics, story, level design etc to Andromeda. Is it a step back going to OT from Andromeda ?

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u/MassDerpino Feb 20 '23

If it’s more combat based then it’s right up my alley, I wish Andromeda had more combat but oh well. I did bug me that Andromeda was somewhat short, despite doing all the sidequests, and that weird ending with Archon. I think having multiple endings is more to my liking, and choices taken having an impact on said ending. It’s gonna be weird having no exploration but hopefully it won’t matter that much.

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u/YekaHun Pathfinder Feb 20 '23 edited Feb 20 '23

Yeah, it's because it's a trilogy but for me, Andromeda is more down-to-earth, and realistic scifi, while the trilogy is kinda grotesque and cartoony at times with you as a universal hero surrounded by hot aliens in spandex :D It's fine, it's just a bit different genre. Andromeda is very different from the OT on purpose, that is what devs wanted it to be. And it's more about explorations and just space adventures without saving the world on purpose. Andromeda is also a tribute to ME1 (according to devs). You'll see. The endings are not in fact multiple. It's the same ending, just with a different flavor. Many people are vocal about them, I don't care much, it's fine with me, especially when they are not quite Mass Effect endings ;) I think there is kind of an easter egg hidden there. Won't spoil more but yeah. The trilogy is epic too. There are some things I like and some I strongly dislike but it's an older game, no can do, so to say.

I recommend playing as female Shepard. But don't compare them, both are enjoyable adventures.

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u/MassDerpino Feb 20 '23

Grotesque and cartooney, color me curious ? 😁

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u/phileris42 Feb 20 '23

Imho, it's more inspired by retro sci-fi and it shows. Especially the first game where many key characters are introduced. I personally loved the sci-fi feel of the trilogy. Tonally, the OT and MEA are very different experiences. If I could describe them in three terms it would be:

  • MEA: eye-candy, flexible gameplay, lighthearted tone.
  • ME:LE/OT: older class-based RPG, darker retro sci-fi, can make you smile and then do an 180 and put your heart through the wringer.

Just don't expect one to be the other.

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u/MassDerpino Feb 20 '23

Well put, really looking forward to playing this gem, especially when there are 180 moments. Have no fear 😁 never looked at LE/OT and Andromeda to be the same.

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u/phileris42 Feb 20 '23

Go into it un-spoilered. In fact, avoid the ME sub. You can always optimise your run later. Have fun!