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Should I play Mass Effect 3 first?

For players that just want to experience the action gameplay of Mass Effect without worrying about the story, Mass Effect 3 is probably the best game to play first. Basically, if you really want the depth and roleplaying aspect, you'll be missing out if you start with Mass Effect 3, but it depends how much you care.
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Do I need to play Mass Effect 1 before 3?

The answer is yes, you absolutely must. There are a few reasons why you should play the Mass Effect trilogy in order, and not just because that's the way the story was written - there are severe consequences to not playing Mass Effect, then ME2, then ME3 - it's a matter of life and death.
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Which Mass Effect should I play first?

The short answer is,Play mass effect 1 first. From a story perspective,skipping ME1 wo'nt affect your understanding of the universe as the codex in ME2 fills in the lore. But Mass effect has always been about the little details,and if you skip ME1 some of them lose their impact.
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What should I do before Mass Effect 3?

Preparing Your Profile for Mass Effect 3
  1. Why Importing Your Profile is Important.
  2. War Assets. Upgrade the Normandy. Gather Resources. Buy the Prejek Paddlefish.
  3. Reset Your Ability Points.
  4. Play the DLC. Use the Video Archive on the Shadow Broker Base.
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Do I need to play Mass Effect 1 to 3 before Andromeda?

No you don't. None of the characters from the original trilogy are in andromeda, it's set in the andromeda galaxy rather than our own, hence the name and that also means you won't be visiting any of the planets or locations from the original trilogy.
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Can I skip straight to Mass Effect 3?

You will be able to play the 3rd with a general understanding of what's going on and find enjoyment in the game itself. I'd argue that you would be robbing yourself of more enjoyment and would be missing the personal connection to the characters and fate of the story if you started on 3.
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Does it matter what order you play Mass Effect?

Let's get something out of the way first, the Mass Effect trilogy is, obviously, designed to be played in order and if you skip past the first one then you will be missing out on some great, important connections between characters that will come back into play in future games.
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Can you romance everyone in Mass Effect 3?

Players beginning with Mass Effect 3 will only be able to Romance characters who are actively serving on the Normandy, with a total of five serious Romances across both Genders. Legacy Romances from Mass Effect 2 bring the total number up to thirteen, however they have been given their own section below.
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In what order should I play Mass Effect 3?

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Is Mass Effect 3 timed?

They have no time limit, but each mission must be completed before the next becomes available.
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Can you avoid romance in Mass Effect 1?

If you intend to not romance anybody in Mass Effect 1, you should save rescuing Liara until after Virmire. This ensures Liara doesn't have enough time to form an attachment to Shepard. Assuming you picked Liara up before Virmire, you should of course be nice to her in order to establish a friendship.
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What is the best game in the Mass Effect trilogy?

Most fans give the title of best in the series to either the original or Mass Effect 2, though the title for worst is fairly split between either Mass Effect 3 or Andromeda.
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Can you play Mass Effect 3 if you died in 2?

Mass Effect 3, as with the rest of the trilogy, is Shepard's story. If you have a dead Shepard at the end of Mass Effect 2, that saved game won't import into Mass Effect 3. You can play Mass Effect 3 if you died in Mass Effect 2 of course, but you'll have to create a new Shepard.
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Is Mass Effect 3 a prequel?

Mass Effect 3 is the sequel to Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 developed by BioWare for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It is the final game in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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Which Mass Effect is longest?

Which Mass Effect game is the longest?
  • Mass Effect 1: 15-30 hours depending on playstyle.
  • Mass Effect 1 w/ DLC: 17 – 32 hours.
  • Mass Effect 2: 24-35 hours depending on playstyle.
  • Mass Effect 2 w/ DLC: 33 – 45 hours.
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How long is Mass Effect 3 main story?

The Main Story Length For Mass Effect 3

For those looking to complete loyalty missions and one of Mass Effect 3's romances, a save file totaling 35 hours can be expected. For those playing on something higher than normal difficulty, ticking on a few hours due to trial and error from potential deaths is recommended.
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How many endings does Mass Effect 3 have?

When Mass Effect 3 was released in 2012 players were met with three different endings. Destroy (Red) sees Shepard destroying all the reapers, as well as all synthetic life in the galaxy.
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Do choices matter in Mass Effect 3?

While on Mars, the first full Mission of the game, you'll be accompanied by your Virmire Survivor, who'll be either Kaidan or Ashley. Your choices here will have an effect on what they think of you later in the game, which will be very important.
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Can you romance Tali as a girl?

Step one, you need to be male Shepard, and step two, you need to be playing Mass Effect 2. Tali is never a romance option for FemShep, and even though she's a crewmate in the first Mass Effect game, you'll only be able to romance her in the sequel.
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Can you sleep with Tali and Miranda?

You can romance, and get the sex scene with both of them. Just do all the romantic talks with Miranda until the point where she tells you that she'll come by when things are quiet and with Tali until she asks you to chose (doesn't matter what you say to her, that conversation will repeat indefinitely).
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Can you sleep with Liara and Ashley?

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Is Mass Effect 3 ending better?

What Mass Effect 3 Ending Is Best (& Why) Mass Effect 3's ending may be controversial, but controlling the Reapers provides the best result for Shepard's story and the Milky Way galaxy. Despite the controversy surrounding the ending of Mass Effect 3, one choice does ultimately stand out from the rest.
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Should I control or destroy Mass Effect 3?

The “Destroy” ending allows Shepard to eradicate the Reapers along with all other synthetic life, allies included. The “Control” ending turns Shepard into the new, non-organic Reaper overmind, which will direct the Reapers to repair and defend the galaxy.
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What happens if you don't recruit Wrex?

If you skip picking up Wrex early, he just joins your party after you kill the guy he was hired to kill.
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