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"Fast-paced multiplayer wave shooter with environmental hazards where you can drop in for quick matches but face pressure to grind for unlocks and compete on leaderboards."
Minimum session
5 min
Pausability
No pause
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
High FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Self-contained runs
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The battle to save the galaxy rages on and a familiar foe returns in the largest downloadable content pack to-date for Mass Effect 3 multiplayer! Mass Effect 3: Retaliation ups the challenge by adding treacherous environmental hazards to existing maps and will introduce the infamous Collectors as a new enemy faction in multiplayer. Also making its way into the Mass Effect 3: Retaliation pack is a brand-new challenge system that will reward players for their accomplishments in multiplayer. This new feature will give players the ability to track and compare progress across different multiplayer challenges. The entire pack will include: New “Hazard” Versions of Existing Maps: Wage war across six maps as a regular rotation of Firebases will be introduced to different hazards and traps. Survive the onslaught of Acid, Lightening, Meltdowns, Sandstorms, Swarms and Whiteouts! New Deadly Enemy Faction: Prepare to face off against the Collector Praetorian, Scion, Abomination, Trooper, and Captain. Reports have also come in that Cerberus has enlisted the Dragoon to their ranks and the Geth are deploying new Drones to the battlefield. New Unlockable Weapons: The Collectors have also brought deadly new weapons to the fight: the Collector Assault Rifle, Sub-Machine Gun, and Sniper Rifle. Unlock these weapons and new equipment upgrades to build to your arsenal. New Class Kits to Unlock: A host of new characters have joined the war to fight this new threat, including the Turian Havoc Soldier and Turian Ghost Infiltrator. Additional class kits will be added as the weeks progress. New Powerful Upgrades: Outfit your weapons with three new ammo modifications and fortify your gear with five unique upgrades to defeat even the toughest foes. New Multiplayer Challenge Feature: Think you are the best soldier in the Alliance? Make sure to track your progress in the new “Challenges” database. Complete various multiplayer assignments and feats of strength to unlock titles and banners to display in-game, and then compare your progress against your friends.
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Mass Effect 3: Retaliation — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Mass Effect 3: Retaliation take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Mass Effect 3: Retaliation is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Mass Effect 3: Retaliation?
- Mass Effect 3: Retaliation cannot be paused mid-session (it runs in real-time or is multiplayer). Plan for a full session window before starting.
- Does Mass Effect 3: Retaliation pressure you to keep playing?
- Mass Effect 3: Retaliation has high FOMO. The game may use cliffhangers, timed missions, online leaderboards, or live events that create pressure to keep playing.
- What is Mass Effect 3: Retaliation's Session Respect Score?
- Mass Effect 3: Retaliation has a Session Respect Score of 5.1/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.