We went hands-on with 'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn', and it's a hard sci-fi 'Mass Effect' successor with show-stealing zero-G sections
Space • • technology
Key Points:
- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, draws heavy inspiration from BioWare's Mass Effect series but offers a more grounded and complex RPG experience set in a richly detailed universe.
- The game features intricate skill trees, including combat, ability, and social skills that unlock new narrative paths and gameplay opportunities, surpassing the depth found in Mass Effect.
- Combat balances action and tactical elements, with a slowdown mechanic allowing strategic commands to companions, emphasizing cover usage and making encounters more challenging and punishing.
- The zero-gravity combat sequences stand out visually and mechanically, providing a realistic and intense experience that differs from typical space RPGs by simulating weightlessness and environmental hazards.
- Despite being in closed beta with a tentative spring 2027 release, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn impresses with its visuals, gameplay mechanics, and overall fun factor, showing promise for fans of narrative-driven action RPGs.
