I have appreciated some of the many immersing aspects of ME Andromeda such as: Memory videos to collect concerning Ryder's father and mother , that can be played back Liara's comments in Ryder's fathers quarters. Takes one back to ME 3 Leaving footprints in the sand and in the snow The museum on Aya. The bantering amongst the team while on the way to a mission and during a mission.
I have only colonized three planets so far , so this is not an overall game view.