One dedicatedMass Effectplayer has attempted to beat the game without using the Mako at all throughout the run. While theMako isn’t exactly aMass Effectfan favorite, it remains an important piece of utility in the original game.
The Mako remains one of the most controversial features in the series, withMass Effect: Legendary Editionmaking improvements to the Mako’s controlsdue to fan disdain for the original. It was so unpopular that it was removed entirely inMass Effect 2and3, only appearing as set dressing throughout the rest of the trilogy. The Mako was replaced with the Nomad forMass Effect: Andromeda, where BioWare finally seemed to remove the clunkiness of the controls to fan delight everywhere. Even with the controls, it’s hard to imagine playing the originalMass Effectwithout it.
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The video from popular YouTuber Big Dan Gaming shows their attempts to beat the originalMass Effectwithout the use of the Mako. To begin with, the effort goes remarkably well. Therum is a breeze, and they manage to brave the colds of Noveria, despite it taking much longer than it usually would. Even the worlds of Feros and Virmire go without a hitch. It’s Ilos where this run comes into some severe problems for the player. While it mostly works, the end of Ilos involves a race against time in the Mako, where the player must reach the Conduit before it closes. Of course, in this run, it’s impossible to reach in time, and the mission ends in failure. It answers the question once and for all - no, it isn’t possible to beatMass Effectwithout the Mako, but players can get pretty close.
Challenge runs of classic games are always an interesting watch, as they’re often the best way to give a fresh perspective on games that many believe have nothing left to give the gaming community.Mass Effectis particularly difficult, as BioWare doesn’t offer many options for the player to tweak, so any restrictions must be entirely self-imposed. A perfect example of a great challenge run is theFallout: New Vegasplayer who beat the game roleplaying as Ronald Reagan, which shows the versatility that so many RPGs have.
As of right now, it’s unknown if BioWare is planning for the Mako to play a part in theupcomingMass Effect 4. The developer is remaining tight-lipped about the project, which has been in active development for a few years now. While the Mako has been spotted in some of the early teases, there’s still a long way to go until the game finally releases, so anything could change between now and then.
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
