If you haven't seen it yet, then you are probably gloriously happy. If you have, just watch it again because there's undoubtedly some small detail that you missed. There hasn't been a lot of news about Andromeda so every little hint is supremely exciting. Like BuzzFeed, I also like lists. Here's a handy list of all the things I enjoy or wonder about in this new trailer:
1.) There's a new ship called the Hyperion pictured in the trailer. Could this be our new Normandy? It doesn't look as sleek and cool as the Normandy, but it does look large. Large enough to hold a new, improved galaxy map and any number of amazing new features. We'll have to keep our eyes peeled for any other hints about this new vessel.
2.) There had been some conjecture on the timeline for this game but the trailer specifically refers to being adrift for six hundred years. For me, this settles some of the end of the third game cannon issues that were floating around. It appears as if the new crew has travelled to this new galaxy and that they are leaving all our our old familiar places far behind them. As much as I loved the good ol' Milky Way, to have made the story take place there again...well, it just wouldn't have worked.
3.) We get to see the male version of our new Ryder. He's scruffy, handsome and looks like he'll be more interesting than the male Shepard of yesteryear. In an earlier trailer we got to see the lady version. Here's to hoping that they are both voice acted well this time around.
4.) We can safely assume that we will be encountering new alien races in the new game. This trailer hints at a Reaper-like ominous force. At one point there is a Prothean beacon-like structure with a large structure/ship looking object projecting from it--at least that's the feeling I got. There are some interesting aliens walking through the rubble--aliens with weird, round halo-like bony projections. Are these our new Collectors?
5.) Even if you hated the crap out of Mass Effect 3, you can't deny that there was something unbelievably amazing about taking down a full-size Reaper in ground combat. One of the most memorable and intense moments came as you had to use the laser aiming device to take out the towering monstrosity on Rannoch. I still have fond memories of dying and dying before I figured out the movement pattern to avoid getting one-shot and the glorious moment of victory as you watch the missiles find their target and cripple the giant robot. It looks like our monstrosity conquering moments aren't over! There is a distinct squid-like giant robot that bursts from the ground and the movement very much reminds me of the Reaper fight on Rannoch.
6.) I see some signature Mass Effect moments that make me feel oh so nostalgic and that tell me that this game isn't going to totally leave the swaggery, action-hero style completely behind. Who doesn't enjoy the shots of your team frantically running and leaping out of a dangerous situation and into the loving embrace of your ship? Come on! All those slow-mo leaps are exciting!
I am excited for what I see, but Mass Effect has a special place in my heart so I am a little bit biased. I hope all the other Mass Effect nerds out there are just as excited and are planning for their next adventure.
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