A masterclass in action design, Mass Effect delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
94%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 17K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
Mass Effect is a 2007 action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. It is the first game in the Mass Effect series, and takes place within the Milky Way galaxy in the year 2183, where civilization is threatened by a highly advanced machine race known as the Reapers. The player assumes the role of Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier who must stop a rogue agent from carrying out the Reapers' galactic invasion. The game involves completing multiple quests that generally involve space exploration, squad and vehicular combat, and interaction with non-player characters.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
This game has one of the greatest main menu screens of all time. Gameplay is kinda cheeks. Definitely a product of its time. The story, writing, companions... all top notch. That's the most important part and something no other Sci-Fi Action RPG has been able to get right after Mass Effect 3. I recommend getting the trilogy via the Legendary Edition. The first game gets sime QOL improvements while remaining largely the same. It's definitely not an offensive remaster and definitly worth it while it's on sale. However, always good to have the option to buy this original version.
It's good because the world feels real. You can make choices that matter. The characters grow a lot. The companions are well-developed. It has some problems. The combat can feel awkward. The game is slow at the start. The story is confusing for new players. The graphics and user interface look old. Even with these issues, it's a great RPG. The story is compelling. The characters are memorable. You have a lot of control over what happens. It’s best enjoyed for its story and world.
Peak story, writing, companions and immersion. Gameplay is dated but it's still really enjoyable
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