Game Options
From Mass Effect Wiki
There are a number of Gameplay Options that can be customized to suit the player, ranging from Difficulty to Target Assist to Squad Power Usage.
Combat Difficulty
Casual - All enemies, including bosses, are scaled down relative to the player's level. Most enemies have no special protection or immunities.
Normal - Bosses scaled up based on the player's level. Some enemies have special protection.
Veteran - Bosses and sub-bosses scaled up based on player level. Most enemies have special protection.
Hardcore - Unlocked after completing Normal or Veteran game. Most enemies scaled up based on the player's level. All enemies have protection. Bosses have immunities.
Insanity - Unlocked after completing Hardcore game. All enemies scaled up relative to player level. Bosses and sub-bosses scale radically. All enemies have protection. Bosses and sub-bosses have immunities.
Auto Level-Up
Off - Points must be manually assigned using the SQUAD screen each time Shepard or any squad member gains a level.
Squad Only - Points automatically assigned to appropriate talents each time a squad member gains a level. Points must be manually assigned using the SQUAD screen whenever Shepard gains a level.
Squad and Player - Points automatically assigned to appropriate talents each time Shepard or any squad member gains a level.
Subtitles
Yes - Enable Subtitles
No - Disable Subtitles
Target Assist
High - Target assist at maximum to make combat easier
Normal - Target assist at medium
Low - Target assist at minimum to make combat more challenging
Squad Power Usage
Disabled - Squad AI will not use any talents unless ordered by the player.
Defense Only - Squad AI will only use defensive powers to protect themselves or others.
Active - Squad AI will use all available talents.
Auto Save
Yes - When enabled the Auto Save option periodically saves your progress. You will not be prompted when the save occurs and it will always overwrite the same auto save file. Please do not remove any storage devices during gameplay.
No - Player must manually Save the game.
