Can the Upcoming 'Expanse' Game Avoid 'Mass Effect's' Biggest Mistake?
An upcoming game based on The Expanse universe, developed by Owlcat Games, faces the challenge of meaningfully implementing player choice—a critical element that Mass Effect struggled with. The article examines whether Osiris Reborn can learn from Mass Effect's failures to create a game where player decisions have genuine consequences. The question of whether choices truly matter remains central to the game's potential success.
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Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid ‘Mass Effect’s’ Biggest Mistake?
An upcoming game based on The Expanse universe, developed by Owlcat Games, faces the challenge of meaningfully implementing player choice—a critical element that Mass Effect struggled with. The article examines whether Osiris Reborn can learn from Mass Effect's failures to create a game where player decisions have genuine consequences. The question of whether choices truly matter remains central to the game's potential success.
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