Mass Effectis one of the biggest series in the games industry. Across the series' multiple titles fans have fallen in love with its universe, deep characters, intense action, and a space opera story of epic proportions. Recently, fans were able to revisitMass Effectwith the remastered trilogy inMass Effect: Legendary Edition, which reignited the appreciation for the series and excitement for the newest entry currently in development at BioWare.
However,Mass Effect 4is likely still far away and it does not look as though fans will get any news on it soon as it has been confirmed thatMass Effect 4is skipping this year’s EA Play. Fortunately,Mass Effectis not the only game series in the industry, and there are plenty of options for players who are looking to get a similar experience as the classic trilogy while they wait for news onMass Effect 4.
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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lordsis up there withMass Effectfor one of the most popular RPGs in the games industry. Whether players likeStar Warsor not, there is a lot for the game to offer them, and it doesn’t require very muchStar Warsknowledge to get into it at all. Of course, for the diehardStar Warsfans or just RPG fans that want to delve into deep and expansive world lore, there is plenty for players to learn about the universe throughKnights of the Old Republic 2as well. The game still has a devoted fan base and withrumors circulating that aKnights of the Old Republic 2remakecould be in the works, now would be a great time for new and returning players to jump into the game.
Knights of the Old Republic 2also has a lot in common with theMass Effecttrilogy. The first game in the series was developed by BioWare, and a lot of that same DNA carried over into the sequel. Not only doesKnights of the Old Republic 2boast a companion list filled with great characters, but it also features a complicated story with a lot of nuances and player choice that has a real impact on the experience. There is so much between the two games that anyMass Effectfan will surely find something to love aboutKnights of the Old Republic 2, and it is a great option to help them wait for more news onMass Effect 4.
Dragon Age: Origins
BioWare’s other premiere RPG seriesDragon Ageis also a perfect candidate forMass Effectfans. While it may not feature a sci-fi setting, many of the game’s mechanics are very similar to those found inMass Effect. Not only doesDragon Age: Originsfeature companions, but it features some of thebest companions in all ofDragon Age. As players progress through the game they are able to talk to their companions and learn more about them, while eventually being able to have romances with them as well, just like inMass Effect.
Dragon Age: Originsalso features even more options for roleplaying thanMass Effect. It does not feature as many classes as its sci-fi counterpart, but it does allow players to play different races, and features different introductions to the game depending on how the player makes their character. Unfortunately, theDragon Agegames have not received the remaster treatment thatMass Effecthas yet, but there are plenty ofmods forDragon Age: Originsthat help it feel more modern for any players who want to use them.
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The Technomancer
Developer Spiders has often been compared to BioWare before, especially with itsupcoming titleSteelrising. However, before it released theDragon Age-likeGreedfall, the team at Spiders releasedTechnomancer.Technomanceris a sci-fi action RPG set on a futuristic Mars. The game does not feature nearly as many planets or aliens asMass Effectdoes, but it does hold many other similarities. Not only doesTechnomancerfeature a deep story that can be impacted by a player’s choices, but it also allows players to customize their builds to include a lot of abilities with guns, melee weapons, and magic-like abilities that are similar toMass Effect’s biotics.
No Man’s Sky
No Man’s Skyis a great substitute for anyMass Effectfans who love exploring the games' universe and discovering all of its locales and secrets.No Man’s Skydoes not feature the deep story or combat RPG mechanics thatMass Effectis well known for, but it does make up for it in sheer variety. Not only will players be able to find anabsurd number of planets inNo Man’s Sky, but they also can build bases, upgrade their ships, and visit a variety of space stations alone or with some friends.
Prey (2017)
Preyis a perfect game forMass Effectfans who couldn’t get enough of exploring the Citadel and seeing small slices of what life in theMass Effectuniverse is like.Preyis a horror game, but it features players exploring a space station and becoming intimately familiar with all of its details. Along the way, players learn a lot about the people that were once there, as well as filling in the holes of the game’s setting through clues that are picked up along the way. There are loads ofhidden details inPrey, so any player can expect to spend plenty of hours exploring the game’s world if they want to find everything the game has to offer.
Players who are looking for combat will also be satisfied withPrey. The game’s alien enemies offer a lot of variety to fight, whilePrey’s diverse stable of weaponsalso helps add variety to the game’s encounters. The game is first-person unlikeMass Effect, but the game’s aesthetic and frantic combat filled with abilities and weaponry should still helpMass Effectfans feels at home.
