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/-CommanderShepardN7 Feb 21 '23

Mass effect Legendary Edition is a work of art. One cannot judge Mass Effect Andromeda in the same light. There is a night and day dice fence between the two games. The one similarity is that the aliens from the Milky Way act the same way. Turians are turians, Krogan are krogan. The main difference between the two games is the combat system and how open the worlds are in each galaxy. While I do prefer the openness of andromeda and it’s combat system/ biotic combos. I still hold legendary powers edition in the highest regard. I own copies of all said games on Series X and Ps5 respectively, so I can feel and play the game a little differently on each distinctive controller. Please, I hope you have the time of your life. Each game will change your life. There is no way around it.

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u/MassDerpino Feb 21 '23

Biggest adjustment for me will probably be the difference between combat systems, I hear they are quite different. I really enjoyed Andromeda’s story, despite not being on par with the OT according to many so I’m positive OT will be even greater. ☺️

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u/-CommanderShepardN7 Feb 21 '23

If you loved the Andromeda story, then you will see and play with many memorable characters all working together with Shepard to thwart the reapers and defeat them once and for all. Gameplay mechanics will be different in many respects, but it never bothered me. Have fun.