Mass Effect
Release Date: November 20, 2007
RPG, TPP, science fiction, action RPG, role-playing shooter, Game Pass, EA Play, romances, singleplayer
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A science-fiction action RPG developed by BioWare, the creators of such cult games as Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The story takes place at the end of the 22nd century.
Last Update: January 3, 2008
Mass Effect Guide & Walkthrough
Mass Effect Guide contains complete walkthrough to all quests and uncharted world; also system requirements and achievements list. Beginner's Guide and best tips for combat, persuasion, morality and talents.
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[1:24] Mass Effect E3 2009 - 2-Disc Set
[2:14] Mass Effect Polish Edition - Magdalena Różczka
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Story and Characters: The game is praised for its compelling narrative and rich character development. Players appreciate the intricate lore and the impact of their choices on the story.
- Immersive Experience: Many users noted the cinematic quality of the cutscenes and the overall immersive experience, feeling like they were part of the story as Commander Shepard.
- Strong Companions: The companions, particularly characters like Garrus and Wrex, are highlighted for their well-written dialogue and engaging backstories.
- Good Combat Mechanics: While opinions vary, some players enjoyed the combat system, noting it as a fun aspect of the gameplay.
- Exploration of a Unique Universe: The game allows players to explore a vast galaxy with diverse alien cultures and environments, which adds to the overall experience.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Many users reported crashes due to the game's older 32-bit architecture, particularly on modern systems. Issues with character models and graphical glitches were also mentioned.
- Repetitive Gameplay: Players criticized the repetitive nature of side quests and the uninspired design of non-main mission worlds. The AI was also described as lacking.
- Clunky Inventory and UI: The user interface, especially concerning inventory management and character upgrades, was noted as cumbersome and frustrating.
- Mako Controls: The vehicle controls for the M35 Mako were often described as poor and unenjoyable, detracting from the exploration experience.
- Limited Dialogue Options: Some players felt that the dialogue wheel could lead to similar outcomes regardless of the choices made, reducing the impact of player decisions.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Improved AI: Users expressed a desire for better enemy AI to enhance combat and gameplay dynamics.
- More Interactions Between Companions: Some players wanted more dialogue and interactions between crew members to deepen immersion and character relationships.
- Enhanced Inventory Management: A more user-friendly inventory system with filtering options was suggested to ease navigation and organization of items.
- Greater Variety in Side Quests: Players wished for more diverse and engaging side quests to avoid the feeling of monotony in gameplay.
- Skip Options for Non-Interactive Scenes: Many users wanted the ability to skip lengthy elevator rides and cutscenes, especially after failures in missions.
Summary
- Overall, while Mass Effect is celebrated for its storytelling and character depth, it is also recognized for its technical shortcomings and some outdated gameplay mechanics.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 14660 votes. 18 players anticipated the game.
Mass Effect Description
Mass Effect for PC, X360 and PS3 is an extensive production of the RPG genre with many elements of action games. It was produced by BioWare (creators of popular and recognized Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic). It is also the first installment of a trilogy.
The game is set in the year 2183 when humanity is spread across the galaxy and forced to cooperate or fight with the alien civilizations for their place in the universe. The players assume the role of Commander Shepard, the first human Spectre, a sworn defender of peace. His main task is to stop the army of a former operative, Saren, who defied the established order and wants to take revenge on the human race. Together with their team, the players journey across a number of unknown worlds. During their travels, they will discover that the real threat is much more serious than it was previously anticipated.
In addition to the extensive and interesting storyline (the choices have an impact on subsequent events and decide on the fate of the galaxy, we also discover lost civilizations, new forms of life, resources, or even powerful technologies), the developers implemented a system of commanding the team, thanks to which combat resembles that of tactical action games. The protagonist becomes the leader of a three-member team and may issue orders to his subordinates. Each companion, just like the main character, become stronger over time (we collect experience points and assign them to certain skills).
The players have their own powerful spaceship at their disposal in which they travel space exploring various planets. When moving or fighting on the ground, they can use a combat vehicle called Mako. It is also necessary to devote considerable amount of time to properly selecting the equipment (armor, weapons, accessories, etc.).
During the adventure, the player meets a large number of NPCs for which the BioWare staff prepared a comprehensive dialogue system.
Compared to the Xbox 360 version of Mass Effect, the PC one features a modified user interface, as well as improved visual settings thanks to which the game runs at higher screen resolutions. During combat, other changes, such as inventory, are also noticeable. Inventory and weapon upgrading system are also much easier to use. There is also a new mini-game which goal is deciphering.
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Mass Effect Series
Mass Effect is a science fiction-set action RPG series with TPP shooter elements. The series was created by Canadian studio BioWare, known for such productions as Baldur's Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic i Dragon Age.
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Mass Effect Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows May 28, 2008
PlayStation 3 December 4, 2012
Xbox 360 November 20, 2007
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Mass Effect System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 7900 GTX or better), 12 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista
Xbox 360
Uses: Xbox Live
PlayStation 3
Uses: PlayStation Network
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