The 'Perfect' Playthrough of the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition And Andromeda to Prepare for ME4

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There's no doubt that BioWare's Mass Effect series is beloved by fans, and the chance to play through all the games again with the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition was an exciting opportunity. Players could relive all the highs and lows, the loyalty missions, awkward dances, and Reaper attacks of the first three Mass Effect games in anticipation of Mass Effect 4's release, whenever that might be.

In both the Mass Effect trilogy and Mass Effect: Andromeda, gamers are called upon to make choices. Sometimes these aren't too consequential, but they can have far-reaching consequences that affect following games and shape the fates of different characters. Within the franchise's binary Renegade vs. Paragon morality system, it can be very easy to see what the 'right' answer is, but occasionally, the correct path isn't so clear. For any players wanting the best possible playthrough in preparation for Mass Effect 4, there are a few key decisions they need to look out for.

Mass Effect 4 Should Make the Player Rethink The Reaper Invasion

There are some choices that may affect the plot in major ways but are more down to player preference than anything else. The decision whether to save Ashley or Kaidan on Virmire will permanently kill one character, but as the choice is unavoidable, it's canon that one of them has to die. However, players should do all they can to make sure Wrex survives his time on this planet, either by having a high enough Charm or Intimidate skill or by completing Wrex's side quest.

Other missions may not feel quite as significant as the explosive ones on Virmire but can have more lasting consequences. Players should save the colony on Feros and spare Shiala in order to gain an extra quest in Mass Effect 2