14 DAY TRIAL // BioWare has confirmed, through the voice of its Lead Writer, Mac Walters, that the upcoming Mass Effect 3 will deliver enhanced interactions between the players and the rest of the game’s characters, making them more memorable.
Mass Effect 3 is the end of the trilogy of games that focused on protagonist Commander Shepard. Besides the hero (or heroine, depending on your choice), plenty of other characters will also see their stories end.
In order to really drive the point home, the lead writer of the series, Mac Walters, has posted a special article on the BioWare blog where he highlights just how important conversations and interactions between Shepard and his allies have become.
“Conversations with characters in Mass Effect 3 are more than just opportunities to gain information; they’re designed to be unforgettable,” Walters said. “One practical way we did this was to make sure there were no fixed locations for these moments. They could literally happen anywhere. And preferably in a place that meant something to the characters involved.”
Interactions as a whole, not just conversations, have also been improved, as characters will react in more ways when they’re around Shepard.
“Now, more than ever, the relationships in Mass Effect evolve naturally,” Walters highlighted. “Characters react to your choices and actions, including, of course, romantic ones. We give you the opportunity to make every interaction mean something in the long term. It’s not simply about completing a conversation to get on to the next one; it’s about how you interact during each conversation. And it’s about each choice you make to evolve that relationship.”
Last but not least, during these interactions, players will be able to truly learn how the characters felt throughout their adventures alongside Shepard and how they feel about his goal of saving the Universe from the Reaper menace.
“In Mass Effect 3, one of the topics that will come up—for those who are looking for it—is Shepard’s personal relationship with those closest to the commander. For some characters in Mass Effect 3, it’s been an emotional roller coaster ride with Shepard, and they’ve got something to say about that.”
Mass Effect 3 features the return of plenty of squadmates and allies for Commander Shepard, so expect lots of plot lines to resurface and relationships to rekindle.
The game is out next week, on March 6, in North America, and March 9, in Europe, for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.