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The Andromeda Initiative sets a course for a new galaxy, hoping to find a new home for the species of the Milky Way.
This game got mixed reactions upon release, and many people declared it a disappointment. And now that I've finally played it myself… yeah, I'd have to agree. While not a bad game by any means, it's quite a letdown after one of the greatest trilogies in all of fiction.
Despite a promising start (I like the idea of things, right off the bat, not going according to plan), the story just never grabbed me like the first Mass Effect did. And I think I know why. In Mass Effect 1, you have a simple, clearly defined goal right from the start: stop Saren. That's what keeps you interested in exploring all these different worlds. But here, it's more of a vague agenda of "find a home somewhere, and also stop this new threat while you're on it". I guess what I'm saying is being an explorer is just not as interesting to me as being an elite police officer.
Everyone and their mother has complained about the character animations, particularly the faces. And, I'd be lying if I said I didn't understand why. I think the first three games used motion capture, which is why the characters felt so alive. But here, they look so artificial that it really is that distracting.
Overall, this game's okay. Not bad, but certainly not on par with the original trilogy.
My rating: 65%
