[STEAM] The Expanse: Osiris Reborn preview — Filling a Mass Effect-shaped void

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There is a strong emphasis on speech and dialogue, as there should be in a proper RPG. Image via Owlcat Games Add to that the combat, which is real-time with no pausing, and you've got yourself a real spiritual successor to Mass Effect, perhaps the first one that really can be considered as such. It's a cover shooter like any other, but it makes heavy use of the companion system, where you have to order your allies to take cover, shoot particular enemies, and so on. It's very reminiscent of recent Obsidian RPGs in that regard as well, complete with satisfying gunplay, a good kick on the weapons, and strong feedback that truly makes you feel like you're handling a weapon.

Unfortunately, my experience was marred by extensive technical issues that prevented me from fully enjoying what Owlcat has done here. However, that's all fine since the game is at least a year away from release, meaning that most of those problems will be ironed out in time. Unreal Engine 5 is very demanding, and Owlcat didn't sacrifice any of its visual capabilities for this game.

Every texture looks realistic, and each reflection is immensely detailed. No part of this game looks bad whatsoever, and the graphics really help the art style come together and "pop" more than in some other games by the studio. That comes at a cost, and driver issues and crashes were very frequent, I'm sorry to say.

At any rate, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is something to look forward to. The writing isn't that great or as good as, say, Pathfinder titles, but I'm willing to hold my breath until the title comes out in full and lets us see what Owlcat Games has made. I'm confident it's going to be a blast, and if the beta is anything to go by, it'll finally give us the opportunity to experience Mass Effect again for the first time, even if it isn't exactly the same.

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