What to expect in this game?
1. 40,000+ words to help tell the story.2. More Active Battle system!
In fitting with a faster-paced, action-adventure vibe, a new battle system has been implemented with more animations, more attacks, and more enemies. Battles will give exp and credits but neither are necessary and grinding is definitely not going to be necessary at any point. I know some of you don’t really play this game for the battle systems, so I assure you that the battles are just there for flavour and can be safely skipped. (A reminder that you can make battles ‘auto’ and speed up the animations in options)
3. Commander Brandon Shepherd,
is in charge of his own ship, and the Human Military Alliance gave him an important job to sort out a group of space terrorists led by someone called the Illusive Girl, and he has permission to use any means necessary! He and head Engineer Cissy will recruit talented members to their crew, as well as make many changes to training methods and ship discipline as they explore the galaxy….
4. Party size!
Your final party will consist of 7 crewmates: Commander Brandon Shepherd, Head Engineer Cissy, assassination droid MACH-15, scientist Dr Liana P’Soni, former pirate Captain Sassi Serpentine, information broker, Talia, and Jeedai warrior Bhak Ti.
5. Hub system!
The SSV Omaha, Commander Shepherd’s ship is full of things to do and people to interact with. And you can expect it to change after each main mission or encounter, especially the Brig, Laboratory, and the cockpit with the wisecracking pilot.
6. Prison system!
Borrowing from the very well-received Episode 6 (which you can play here for free, FYI), you can now interrogate captured criminals and cultists in the ship’s brig. This includes characters encountered in side-quests. Your brig will really fill up over the course of the game, with 25 captives and pretty much every ‘unique sprite’ enemy having a tickle scene 
7. Tickle machine lab!
Over half a dozen tickle machines you can ‘test’ with hapless crew members, including your party! But don’t forget to save your credits and keep an eye out for rare metals to make the machines. The new machines can also be installed in the brig for more fun!
8. Large Galaxy Map
to explore with helpful mini-map! It wouldn’t be a space exploration map without an expanse to voyage, would it? Who knows what you’ll find out there in the dark depths of spaces? Cultists, slaves, politicians, marauders, shady corporates, smugglers, and more! Oh, and aliens. Lots of different species of aliens! Mostly girls
9. Base Customisation!
A minor thing I really liked in Mass Effect 2 was how you could decorate your cabin with ship models, trinkets, and fish. I’ve tried to replicate that a bit in this game too! If it’s well received, I’ll add it in future games too.
