They were hard to get and by their nature almost impossible to boost/cheat your way into unlocking. Two of them, overkill and steppin razor, meant something.

Halo 3 is the only online multiplayer game that got achievements right. You can try out a demo (which includes a taste of the online) soon. Mass Effect 3 will be available on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on March 6th. BioWare's flexible approach to achievements is definitely much appreciated. Having online-only achievements would have been an easy way of forcing Mass Effect players into trying the multiplayer mode. Finally, 'Unwavering' can be unlocked when finishing all the multiplayer maps on Gold, or all single-player missions on Insanity. 'Peak Condition' will unlock when you reach level 20 in multiplayer, or level 60 in single-player. 'Explorer' has you playing three multiplayer matches, or finishing five N7 missions. If you refuse to play co-op (or you simply don't have an Xbox Live Gold account), you'll still be able to collect every achievement.įor example, 'Tour of Duty' has you playing all the multiplayer maps, or playing every 'N7 mission' in single player. In spite of all the hoopla surrounding the mode, it is essentially optional.Įven the game's achievements reflect the optional nature of the online component. The online co-op mode ties into the main campaign, and offers players an alternate way of unlocking the best ending to the trilogy. BioWare knew that many Mass Effect fans would not open its multiplayer mode with open arms.

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