Mass Effect Andromeda can't touch the first three Mass Effect games, but it is a good enough game to play through a couple of times. I say a couple of times because you'll not find every gem the first time you play it.
The second/third time will be exploring at leisure and you'll find really cool items you didn't find the first time around.
The voice acting for all of the characters are very good and the scripts are well written.
The story line is pretty well written as well.
I love that it was tied in with the happenings of The Milky Way 600 years prior being the reason why the Initiative was created and to escape the Reaper invasion; to continue humanity and fellow races survival.
You find out the truth through saved/hidden "Memory" missions left by Alec Ryder (Human Pathfinder) after his death.
I enjoyed playing both Scott and Sarah Ryder's characters version.
I am a Mass Effect 1, 2, & 3 die hard. Best character EVER is FemShep! I still play the first 3 all these years later and I'm so excited for the 5th installment that is currently being made.