Mass Effect 3 Wishlist

Here is a list of the top seven things we at Game Outpost feel are needed in Mass Effect 3 (ME). 

Why seven? Because it just felt right.

Stay on target!

7:   Customizable weapons.

This was well done in the first game with things like different bullets, stabilizers, and cool downs. This doesn’t mean that Bioware should go back to the over-heat system. An easy way to accomplish this would be to make scopes interchangeable, allow color customization, and ammo upgrades.

6:   Planetary exploration

Even though this is already present in many games it still needs refinement. I felt confined to a small area of seemingly gigantic worlds in Mass Effect 2. There needs to be more worlds that require vehicular exploration with side quests that can only be found by scanning the planet or via message once orbiting the planet. Also I would like to see exploration of more alien homeworlds, like the Krogan planet from ME 2.

Calling Major Tom

5: Load Times

Although, load times were greatly reduced in the ME 2 by switching to load screens, the game lost some uniqueness because of it. Yes the unending elevators of doom did go on forever; however, I enjoyed hearing the banter of my teammates while awaiting the next confrontation. A switch back to elevators with reduced load times would improve gameplay immersion. Also this would allow you time to gauge your teams allegiance by hearing their opinion of your choices while waiting to arrive at the next stop. 

4: The Mako (M)

Love it or hate the Mako is an iconic symbol for ME. There was nothing greater than climbing up cliff-sides in the M “bringing the rain” to your enemies below. A little tweaking is needed so the M no longer gets stuck on barriers or mountain tops.  If done this would be a welcome addition in ME 3 and could aid in planetary exploration.

3: Factions

Their needs to be more consequences to the decisions you make in ME 3. Choosing to take down a gang or military leader should cause an uprising of the members. Choosing to help out or abandon an outpost should make it harder/easier to buy items from them. 

2: More Races… Duh

ME has done a fantastic job of adding new alien races into the fray without making them seem out of place. I am sure this will be done; however, Bioware should also add more hostile wildlife into the mix as well.

1: Squad Management

The final mission in ME 2 had you assign tasks to all your squad mates. This mission showed how ME shines. Hearing the radio chatter from your second team trying to complete tasks or waiting for you to complete yours helped convey the sense of urgency.  I enjoyed every second of the final mission wondering if my team would complete their tasks or die trying. Putting in more missions like the final ME 2 one will add more strategy and concern for your squad mates.  

I said flank left!

Whether or not these seven ideas make it into to the game one thing is guaranteed… Bioware’s Mass Effect 3 will be one epic sci-fi thriller for the ages.

What are your Ideas 

Do you agree? Feel free to post your top seven ideas or comment below.