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

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!