Mass Effect Andromeda Releases New Gameplay Video on Weapons & Skills
Feb. 17, 2017Mass Effect Andromeda Releases New Gameplay Video on Weapons & Skills
BioWare has released a brand new gameplay video forMass Effect: Andromedathat looks at the game’scombatsystem. Have a watch below:
In the trailer we get a look at how the game’scombatis going to differ from past entries in the series. The jetpack allows for some new movements, and the dynamic cover system gives the game a faster, more fluid shooter feel. You can even use theNomadfor cover. Combining your new maneuvering and cover abilities allows you to approach combat from a more varied approach.
Theweaponsyou’ll be using are a diverse offering. You can choose fromPistols,Shotguns,Sniper RiflesandAssault Riflesas well as melee weapons likeSwordsandHammers. There are no class restrictions in the game so players can use any weapon they prefer. The weapons all behave differently depending on where they’re from, some are traditional projectile, others are beam based with recharge and some are plasma style that can be charged up for more damage.
The game’sskillslet you customize the way you want to play.Combat skillslet you focus on everything you need to be a powerful soldier, and let you equip explosives.Tech skillslet you use experimental weapons or apply buffs/debuffs.Biotic skillsallow you to control the battlefield with abilities that let you push and pull enemies. Skills can be further upgraded to improve their effectiveness. You can equip 3 actives at any time and they each have their own cooldown timer.
The video finishes with a look at the combat in action and shows how you can navigate through the variousenemies, bringing down their shields using all of the different skills and weapons at your disposal.
Thoughts on the footage? Mass Effect: Andromeda releases March 21st for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. Keep checking back for more updates!
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