As one of the best RPG action games in the gaming industry, Mass Effect born from the hands of Bioware is known to bring complex calculated gameplay mechanisms. Gamers are given more freedom to determine the path of the desired story, as well as dealing directly with any consequences that can arise from it. The battlenya mechanism itself is built more simply and easy to master, but that does not mean it can be underestimated. All these neatly wrapped complexes are the main attractions of Mass Effect, including the epic cover series - Mass Effect 3.
Bioware, of course, injects some new features and gameplay mechanisms for Mass Effect 3. Most of these features are indeed simplification, development and refinement of the features that already exist in the two previous series, but not a few also come as a new element that occupies a crucial position in the game. So, it is not surprising that you will find some systems that seem "ambiguous" and not as important as the first series. To help you get the most out of the game and to make it easier for you, this section of Tips & Tricks is presented. What do you need to consider from Mass Effect 3?
1. Pursue War Assests!
One of the new mechanisms Bioware presented in Mass Effect 3 was the War Assets system defined as the readiness of Shepard's fleet to counter The Reapers attacks. For gamers? War Assets is an important number that will determine which ending options you might get at the end of the game. Therefore, this one element does play a key role that can not be ignored. Try to gather as many War Assests as you can, from exploring every corner of the space system, completing sub-quests, and choosing the best option in the conversation to ensure joining more fleets of war. For those of you who bought the original version? Take the time to enjoy its multiplayer online mode and increase your existing Readiness numbers.
2. Ignore Paragon and Renegade
Gamers who already know the Mass Effect series from the beginning of course familiar with the system of "karma" applied in Bioware in this game. Paragon status will be obtained by making decisions and actions that are considered "good", while Renegade is obtained by being harsh, cruel, and "evil". If the previous series, these two points are enough to determine the story taken by Shepard, then in Mass Effect 3, both are only a non-significant cosmetics. Therefore, ignore the Paragon and Renegade numbers you will get and try to pursue the best option (especially with regard to War Assets), as good and bad as any results. The worst option? Decisions that make you lose the existing combat squad.
3. Better Choose Skill with Min-Max Style
Bioware injects a considerable amount of skill for every job that is adapted to Shepard, including the team members you will meet. It is not an easy matter to predict which skill will be effective in battle and must be chosen. Our suggestion? With an increased point requirement for each skill level you choose, it helps you focus more on one or two existing skills and forget the rest or Min-Max. Choose the skill you use most often, increase it to maximum level, then meet at least one other passive skill. It will run more effectively than you open up all the existing skills and not maximize any of them.
4. Upgrade the Weapon You Use!
Instead of just searching and exploring systems to search for stronger weapons, you can now strengthen the weapons you use with a simpler system. You just go to Normandy's floor and choose one of the terminals to do it. What you need? Just enough money. Make sure you also modify your weapon with various parts, from just adding accuracy to make your damage bigger. For your own upgrade, you can do it up to level 5 for each weapon, and level 10 if you play the new game plus. Wading through the vastness of Mass Effect 3 without strengthening the weapon? As you play a classic RPG game, pay a visit to the last dungeon with weapons at the first level.
5. Make Your Shepard a Gossip!
All sub-quests you can get from Citadel are often found through people of interest plastered on the map, but not least from the wild gossip that comes from the conversation of insignificant characters. If you hear Citadel residents who are talking and appearing in subtitles on your screen, it would be wise to find the source of the conversation and listen to it. Why? Because most likely you will find a "small sub-quest" that will give you extra money, experience, or even war assets that are of course important in Mass Effect 3!
6. Do not be Afraid with The Reapers
The exploration system in Mass Effect 3 is made much simpler than the Mass Effect 2 series, but with extra challenges - The Reapers that will pursue your Normandy. Exploring systems that have been mastered The Reapers you should do if you want to get experience Mass Effect 3 to the fullest. Do not ever be afraid to do this even though it will eventually be pursued by some Reapers that might make your life disappear instantly. There is the best way to outsmart this: by entering and exiting the system as quickly as possible until you've managed to discover all the potential that's in the system. Normandy's "head" position will also determine which direction your plane will enter from a system.
7. Provide Two Main Weapons: Light and Heavy
Each character will be able to carry four main weapons that can be used during the battle: sniper, shotgun, assault rifle, sub machine-gun. and handgun. You can indeed force your character to carry all those weapons, even through the load capacity itself. But this will sacrifice skill regeneration ability on every character that is sometimes crucial to determine the course of the fight. Therefore, it would be wise if you only carry the weapons that are needed: 1 small arms and 1 heavy weapon. One shotgun / rifle weapon, combined with 1 assault rifle / handgun / sub-machine gun. Why? Because basically you just need a combination like this. Bringing extra weapons will only be a useless burden.
8. Target Your Partner As Early as Possible!
As always, you can also build romance with other characters in Mass Effect 3, regardless of the gender (you can build the same type of relationship). Although it does not have a significant effect on the course of the story and the battle, romance relationships in a major war become the "spice" that is always interesting to make a story appear much more perfect. Therefore, building a love relationship becomes a "side-mission" that is worthy of your jajal. How? By talking to your partner's target as often as possible and visiting them at Citadel at leisure.
9. Play First Mass Effect 1 and 2
For those of you who have never known Mass Effect's big name before, you can indeed play Mass Effect 3 and this and see for yourself the end of an epic adventure. But interesting? Playing Mass Effect 3 just like watching a series of movies with 3 seasons by just enjoying the last episode only. You will have no idea whatsoever to understand the plot of this game as a whole, although you can choose the story and background at the beginning. You better play first the first series and the second series, before trying out this last series. Extra reasons to do so? Save The data you get will give you some extra benefits, including in the last series ..
10. Do not Depend On Auto-Save, Prepare Slot Save Your Own Manual
To simplify gamers, Bioware does inject an auto-save system to ensure your game progress is always stored and can be used anytime. The problem? Unlike games like Skyrim, this auto-save system uses only one place slot and all auto-save will automatically overwrite the other auto-save. Given that Mass Effect 3 is a game with complexity on the side of freedom of choice and consequence, you are faced with great probabilities for choosing options and dealing with unexpected results. The best way? Of course repeat the game from the last save that exists. Therefore, instead of getting caught in auto-save and losing options, always take the time to save in the new slot periodically.
For those of you who are trying to complete Mass Effect 3 when this article is released, hopefully these tips and tricks help you.
