EXODUS Gameplay Trailer: Mass Effect Vibes from BioWare Vets

Archetype Entertainment has released the first gameplay trailer for its debut title, EXODUS, and it's clear that the game shares many similarities with the Mass Effect series. This isn't surprising given that the studio was founded by key BioWare veterans James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn. The trailer features brief dialogues with companions, shooting combat, a grappling hook used against an armored foe, and even stealth mechanics (which was largely absent from Mass Effect). The gameplay debuted during a stream hosted by CohhCarnage, where Ohlen and Archetype General Manager Chad Robertson answered questions about the game. Gameplay Details EXODUS is described as an action role-playing game that will not feature an open world, instead focusing on curated missions like in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic or Mass Effect. However, there will be room for exploration and optional side content. A key element of EXODUS is that player choices will impact their homeworld over decades …