The bioware creator says the new Mass Effect singleplayer will be huge.
The bioware creator says the new Mass Effect singleplayer will be huge.
AthenasLight
06-16-2016, 05:41 PM #2It feels similar to ME3 and pulls info from earlier titles... *Ends with destruction* "Can't wait for Mass Effect Herp-a-Derp!!" Your universe is gone, so relive the Mass Effect saga and return
Dragon Age: Inquisition had its strengths, but I’m concerned about how Mass Effect might handle similar content. I don’t want the “massive single player” label implying repetitive or uninteresting tasks. Did anyone else hear that they’d expect a fresh start for the next installment? I remember them hinting at a clean slate for the Mass Effect series, especially with the different endings to Destroy/Control/Synthesis.
Well, I've never really heard that phrase before. It seems like a comparison between different games, like thinking ME3 was for ME2. I haven't played Mass Effect, but I know the endings were pretty disappointing after all the time spent on the series. I'd probably expect something new—maybe a completely different galaxy or system. It's unlikely they'd just call it ME4 because it wouldn't be a direct sequel. I imagine it might end up as something like "Mass Effect - SPAAAAAAACE."
Mav2minecraft
07-01-2016, 10:53 AM #6The main character in MASS Effect will be incredibly powerful. Haha, I really need to find some peace.
MasterCube800
07-01-2016, 05:46 PM #7They mentioned it clearly. There won’t be any involvement with Shepard. It seems they might have aimed for a prequel—like the first contact war, Genophage, or Rachni wars. (Uncertain about that last point) The multiplayer remains active and popular today. Many players enjoy it. It really struck a chord, but I’m not sure about the final part. No need to stress.
Bioware’s approach is simple yet powerful—start with Dragon Age: Inquisition, expand it with rich, varied biomes across planets, and weave in the Mass Effect universe. Each planet becomes a living world, shaped by its lore and environment. Build sprawling cities that reflect their history, and let the stories unfold through meaningful quests. Embrace the depth of Mass Effect’s narrative, focusing on fewer, more impactful missions that enrich the experience. This blend honors both franchises while delivering immersive storytelling.
mcbudder2004
07-15-2016, 06:29 PM #9It seems like the game will be massive in scope, similar to Dragon Age 2, but packed with endless fetch quests that don’t really matter.
I believe Bioware has had enough time to understand their approach. They don’t always succeed, but they rarely make mistakes. When it comes to multiplayer, outside the franchises that depend on it, few actually get it right by design. With Blizzard, it was mostly a coincidence, though they improved it over time. I’m trying to recall what half of the FPS’s multiplayer relies on—mostly Half-Life—but I’m not sure. Both were accidents; even when integrated, they weren’t central to the experience. They just worked and were balanced enough to draw players in. Starcraft 2 was deliberate, but it took a long time for Blizzard to refine it through beta testing before release. I hope Bioware can deliver multiplayer for Mass Effect, but it seems unlikely at this stage. For a game as large as Mass Effect 4, a true branching storyline won’t be feasible. It might use a karma system or key decisions instead. I don’t think this is inherently bad, but with such a big project, writing an extensive multi-threaded narrative becomes impractical. Look at Steve Jackson or Ian Livingstone—they often completed massive works in just a few days.