Mass Effect 4 has to be one of the most highly sought-after titles currently in development. Fans of BioWare’s much-lauded science fiction series have been on tenterhooks over the fourth iteration of the epic franchise, which has promised new alien races and giant planets. The developer has remained tight-lipped over the setting and characters of the series, aside from promising that the title will not involve itself with Commander Shepard’s story.
This has led to plenty of speculation from within the gaming community, particularly with regards to which characters may have a return to the series. After all, the Mass Effect trilogy was chock full of interesting squad members, with complex relationships and in-depth, nuanced backstories to discover. Here’s our pick of the ten best Mass Effect squad members.
10. Legion
9. Grunt
8. Jack
7. Miranda Lawson
6. Thane Krios
5. Mordin Solus
4. Urdnot Wrex
3. Liara T’Soni
2. Tali’Zorah nar Rayya
Another character that needs to be managed carefully, but to great effect, is Tali. The Quarian may appear frail at first, but Tali gives Shepard a vital defensive back line in combat, stopping large groups of enemies in their tracks. Her role, however, is much more important than her actions in combat.
The electronics expect is travelling away from the Quarian migrant fleet, taking part in a ritualistic pilgrimage. When meeting with Commander Shepard, Tali gives the player not only a highly useful insight into the inscrutable alien race, but also provides one of the more touching Mass Effect romance options. Through her attachment to Shepard and the entire Normandy crew, Tali shows exactly how important the role of the multitude of alien races is to the survival of biological life in the galaxy.
1. Garrus Vakarian
So there we have it - our favorite squad members to aide in Commander Shepard’s quest. It remains to be seen whether any of the above will feature in Mass Effect 4, but here’s hoping that at least some of Commander Shepard’s strong supporting cast will have a triumphant return in some way. After all, much of the strength of the Mass Effect series is built on its strong, recurring characters.
What did you make of our list? Were there any squad members you would have included? Let us know in the comments below!
