I wanted to love Andromeda, but sadly the game never hit the same notes as its predecessors. For that reason, it's perhaps an even greater achievement that Discovery can introduce what looks to be a worthwhile addition to the massive mythos of Mass Effect. Read Full Review

Science fiction fans, this is definitely a series for you. If you're a fan of the Mass Effect video games, you're not going to want to miss this one. But if you're looking for content relating to the gameplay itself, that's not the case. This is a story that will appeal to a wide array of readers, since you don't need to know much in order to get enthralled by the plot. So, whether you're a longtime fan of Mass Effect or a brand new one, this issue will prove to be a great read! Read Full Review

All in all, Mass Effect: Discovery is an entertaining first installment. I really sympathize with the hero, and I'm earnestly interested in the next three issues. While the story suffers a bit from its exposition and lack of action, its use of mystery and character development by far make up for these shortcomings. If you're a fan of detective stories and space odysseys, I recommend giving this mini-series a go. Read Full Review

Intriguing introduction to the story, but nothing earth-shattering from the perspective of those knowledgeable about the Mass Effect franchise nor those without that information. Read Full Review

Perhaps the story does pick up, naturally the cliffhanger at the end has some interesting implications may lead to something a little more exciting but so far this is an adventure that has been rather lacklustre. Read Full Review

Following APEX leader and one of the player's first NPC contacts in Andromeda, Tiran Kandros, writers John Dombrow and Jeremy Barlow shoot the tone and plot mechanics of an undercover cop show into space to show exactly how and why Kandros found himself hundreds of years from home with the Initiative. Read Full Review