Which Mass Effect is hardest?

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Which Mass Effect is easiest?

Those just wanting to play Mass Effect Legendary Edition just for its story should probably go with the Casual option, which tones back the strength of the enemies you face. Normal is perhaps the best difficulty for most though, offering a nice balance between challenge and story.
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Which Mass Effect has the hardest insanity?

The hardest fight is when husks, now with equipped with an armor layer, as they can no longer be insta killed without the armor being stripped. It's weak but there, so area Reave/Warp, grenades and stuff really help you out.
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What is considered the best Mass Effect?

Most fans give the title of best in the series to either the original or Mass Effect 2, though the title for worst is fairly split between either Mass Effect 3 or Andromeda.
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Is Mass Effect 1 the shortest?

Mass Effect 1

The first game of the series is the shortest of the three in regards to its base single-player campaign, sitting at around 18 hours to complete.
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10 Hardest Decisions in the Mass Effect Series



How long does it take to 100% Mass Effect 1?

When focusing on the main objectives, Mass Effect is about 17 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 43 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Mass Effect 1 or 2 better?

In comparison, Mass Effect 2 seems to be much more gameplay-focused than story-heavy. For one, the crew is much larger, including only a couple of familiar faces from Mass Effect 1, but making up for it by introducing around a dozen new characters to serve as part of Shepard's crew.
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Can I skip first Mass Effect?

In this scenario you can hang back, using support powers or sniper fire to assist your squad as they rip through enemies. This will in turn just let you enjoy the narrative and the atmosphere, which is excellent. This is a band-aid, but it's good enough. Basically, Don't skip Mass Effect 1.
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Which Mass Effect has the best combat?

Mass Effect: Andromeda received a mixed reception upon its release, but one aspect it definitely improved over the original trilogy was its combat.
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Is Andromeda better than me3?

Actually, Mass Effect Andromeda Is Better Than Mass Effect 3.
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Which class is best in Mass Effect 3?

Best "Mass Effect 3" Classes
  • Soldier Class.
  • Adept Class.
  • Engineer class.
  • Vanguard class.
  • Sentinel class.
  • Infiltrator class.
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What is the best class for insanity Mass Effect?

For Mass Effect: Legendary Edition players eager for the coveted Insanity trophy, they will have to take on Mass Effect 3's Insanity mode, its most difficult setting, and of all available classes, Engineer may be their best bet.
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What difficulty should you play Mass Effect Legendary Edition?

Normal: This is the standard difficulty level which should be ideal for most players who have played role-playing shooter games. The challenge with enemies will be normal and not too overwhelming.
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Is Mass Effect 3 the best?

Mass Effect 3 still has the best combat, even in the Legendary Edition. Beating the Reapers never felt so satisfying as it did at the trilogy's end. The Mass Effect Legendary Edition has been out long enough that I presume everyone's had the chance to get as far as the third game in the trilogy.
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Is Mass Effect 2 or 3 longer?

BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk have confirmed that Mass Effect 3 is longer than Mass Effect 2. “It's longer than Mass Effect 2,” Muzyka told IGN when asked how long it had taken him to finish the game.
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Does Mass Effect have difficulty levels?

From easiest to hardest, those difficulties include Casual, Normal, Veteran, Hardcore, and Insanity.
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Is Mass Effect legendary or classic better?

Ultimately, the choice between Legendary and Classic Mode is purely aesthetic. You'll still be earning the same progress and Talent Points no matter which one you pick, you'll just be getting them more granularly in the Classic Mode.
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Can I change my class in Mass Effect?

You can't change your class within any of the games in Mass Effect Legendary Edition without restarting from the beginning. However, you can choose a different class when importing your Mass Effect save into Mass Effect 2, or Mass Effect 2 into Mass Effect 3. Exact details of classes vary slightly between games.
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What do I need to know before playing Mass Effect?

Mass Effect: 10 Things To Know Before Starting The Game
  • Choosing A Gender. ...
  • Choosing A Background Story. ...
  • The Gameplay Is Outdated. ...
  • Choices Matter. ...
  • The Renegade And Paragon System. ...
  • Talking To Teammates. ...
  • The Importance Of Side Missions. ...
  • Keep An Eye On Inventory.
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Is Mass Effect overrated?

Although in many ways one could also argue that the series is actually underrated, especially when compared to other bigger names. As such here are the various ways that the Mass Effect series is an incredibly overrated franchise while in many ways being underrated as well.
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How many hours is Mass Effect?

Completing the first Mass Effect game can take anywhere from 18 to 30 hours, approximately, depending on if players just finish the main story or complete side quests as well. For those who really like a challenge, a completionist playthrough can take up to 50 hours, depending on how fast or slow players are.
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Who is the best romance in Mass Effect?

Liara T'Soni

Liara's status as by far the best long-term romance option in the original Mass Effect game is already reason enough to rank her high on this list, but her lofty placement is really all about how your relationship with Liara evolves across the trilogy.
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What happens if you play Mass Effect 2 without playing 1?

Yes - You can understand the story of Mass effect 2 even if you skip playing the first part in the series. You will stumble initially but you will come around if you don't take the storyline very seriously. Over 75+ hours of awesome gameplay awaits you.
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Is Mass Effect replayable?

If for some reason, you haven't had a chance to dive into the games yet, then you're missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime ride that few games can ever dream of matching. TLDR; whether it's your first time playing Mass Effect or your nth time replaying it, the answer is yes.
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Does Mass Effect 1 Affect Mass Effect 2?

As many know, the save files between each Mass Effect game carry over, if the player chooses to do this at the start of each game. This means all background traits, choices, deaths, and consequences in Mass Effect 1 will roll over to Mass Effect 2.
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