Mass Effect the Board Game brings back Shepard and the Normandy crew
Mar. 4, 2024My favorite board game on the Citadel
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With 7 years passed since the last game was released, us Mass Effect fans have spent many an N7 day holding out for another opportunity to return to its sci-fi world. That time has finally come, but maybe not in the format you’d expect.That’s right, there’s a Mass Effect board game in the works. What’s even better is it’s coming from Modiphius, a studio with a history of creating some of thebest board gamesthat also happen to be adaptations of beloved action RPGs. Taking a look atElder Scrolls: Call to Armsor their work on the Fallout franchise should give you a good idea of what quality we can expect.Mass Effect the Board Game - Priority: Hagalaz will be a story-focused cooperative experience for 1-4 players. It’s designed by Eric M. Lang and Calvin Wong Tze Loon and will be set “during the events of Mass Effect 3.“Modiphius has already given some insight into the game’s story: “It is the year 2186, and the Reapers have invaded the galaxy. Because the Council ignored Commander Shepard’s warnings, the Citadel Races are overwhelmed and on the verge of losing the war. Aboard the Normandy, Shepard carries out missions to prepare the Crucible, an ancient alien superweapon, for a last-chance attempt to defeat the Reapers.“Like the original games, you’ll have the freedom to shape your crew’s story each time you play: “Card-driven AI and evolving stories respond to your actions – your early choices influence later missions.” Hopefully, this’ll make for some fun Paragon/Renegade roleplaying.
Thie board game will also spell the return of all your favorite crewmates in form of pre-constructed 32mm plastic miniatures. These will include male and female Shepard, Garrus, Liara, Wrex, and Tali. Okay, Jack fans, maybe notallyour favorite crewmates are returning. Regardless, all the primary gang will make an appearance.
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