Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid ‘Mass Effect’s’ Biggest Mistake?
Owlcat Games is developing a third-person shooter and role-playing game based on The Expanse series. Critics have noted similarities to Mass Effect, but Owlcat aims to create meaningful choices in the story.
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Owlcat Games is working on an upcoming video game adaptation of The Expanse series, which has been compared to the Mass Effect games due to its choice system. The company aims to differentiate itself by creating meaningful player decisions that affect the universe.
It's like choosing your character in a video game. You can pick what they look like and do different things with their friends. These choices affect how the story plays out, just like in Mass Effect games.
Analysis
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Key points
- Owlcat Games is developing an upcoming video game based on The Expanse series
- The game will feature a choice system similar to Mass Effect games
- Owlcat aims to create meaningful player decisions that affect the universe
If Owlcat Games' choice system works well, it could inspire other game developers to create more meaningful player decisions that impact the world of the game.
If players find their choices have little impact on the story, they might feel disappointed and less engaged with the game. This could be a risk for Owlcat Games' Osiris Reborn.
