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Reading a russian translation.
Combat gameplay is likened to something called "Vanquish" from Platinum Games.

Looks like there are some story spoilers.

I have the russian translation of that article as well, but i was specifically looking for an original. Translation, as it always happens nowdays, usualy have some things translated incoretly.

Someone posted it here:

proudstar81.tumblr.com/post/153544559611/mass-effect-andromeda-playstation-official

Thanks for that link.

Somehow the trailer also reminded me of Guardians of the Galaxy, so it's a fun coincidence for the lack of a better word.

New info: We can only move our squadmates to positions. We can no longer tell them what abilities to use :/

I don't like Vanquish. Like Kingdom's of Amalur I understand to some gamers there's a sensibility for that kind of playstyle but for me it's too cartoony and over the top to really feel grounded enough. I prefer blood-pumping action but the kind that has enough sense of weight and friction to feel believable for human beings to do (in a stylized reality).

Other info: Mac says when you land there'll be a starting area with NPCs who can tell you about what the story of the planet is. Yay, more DA:I comparisons to be had.

More: Mike Gamble talks about the Dialogue Wheel and the removal of Paragon/Renegade, and claims they're trying to make it feel more realistic which is cool, but then he goes on and says they're keeping it under wraps because they're not locked down on it yet... Say what!? Is this game really coming out spring next year? Is this game really "very much in the final stages of development"? Is this undergoing "polish polish polish" as Mac said way back in summer? I think not.

Who the hell though it was a good idea to put Mac, the messiest kind of person, in charge of directing this game? It sounds like they're scrambling their way towards a good concept to me.

They said we can tell them to use a power... but they'll choose which one.
I don't think Mac is the lead in everything. Other high ranking people might be in charge of the P/R system.

Oh! I did like the gameplay on Vanquish. Very fast-paced, non-stop shooting, lots of movement. If they can ace the companion Ai (ME:3 did a real good job) then we'll be good to go.

Not going to read the article though. I don't wish to spoil myself too much.

I would be thrilled if it was DA I with better sidequests, but I'm not expecting that.

Well, the Pathfinder has to explore stuff. It's in the job description, it seems, even if he might be quite high in the hierarchy.

I don't mind a focus in exploration when it suits the character we're playing as, and his/her role.
Of course, I think that they should improve compared to DAI. Having real, multiple hubs in the game might also help a bit with the exploration focus. The fact that they mentioned that several times (as well as Nexus not being the only one), is much appreciated.

That's true.
I can see the fights not happening on the Nexus, but I think they can theorically happen in the hubs in the various planets.