Mass Effect

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  • Summary: "Mass Effect" will deliver an immersive, story-driven gameplay experience presented in a cinematic style with high production values, extraordinary levels of visual fidelity, incredible exploration and realistic digital actors. Players assume the role of an elite human Spectre"Mass Effect" will deliver an immersive, story-driven gameplay experience presented in a cinematic style with high production values, extraordinary levels of visual fidelity, incredible exploration and realistic digital actors. Players assume the role of an elite human Spectre agent, Commander Shepard, entrusted with keeping law and order in the galaxy. As they discover and explore the uncharted edges of the galaxy, they come closer to an overwhelming truth learning that the placid and serene universe they know is about to come to a violent end and that they are the only being who can stop it.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 11, 2012
    98
    Mass Effect is quality. The story is very well done. The characters are well written, and it's amazing to see how they were at the beginning. It's like I got to see them as they were, and can now appreciate how they've grown from Mass Effect to Mass Effect 2 and 3.
  2. IGN
    Dec 10, 2012
    90
    I'm in the camp that believes the games simply get better the further you get into the series, meaning that for as amazing as Mass Effect is, its sequels are more amazing yet. So if you like this game, just imagine how much you'll like what follows it.
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Mar 14, 2013
    84
    The game's appearance remains unaltered, which sounds good, but unfortunately it isn't. The game doesn't look bad, but it certainly looks dated. From a cinematic standpoint everything's fine, but the numerous lip-sync errors bothered us immensely. [February 2013, p.80]
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  4. PlayStation Universe
    Dec 20, 2012
    83
    The original Mass Effect has finally arrived on the PlayStation 3, which completes the trilogy without hopping consoles. Even though the game shows obvious and often obtrusive signs of age, the original shooter RPG still holds up and delivers an experience to fans who have wanted it for so long.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 28, 2013
    80
    As an interactive story it's one hell of a good piece of entertainment. Taking your first tentative steps into this seriously rich universe, planting the seeds for larger implications later in the series, and tangling with one of the best antagonists ever, Saren, is a trip well worth taking. There's a rich, colourful cast you'll want to meet for the first time (Urdnot Wrex in particular) and very poignant moments to be had (e.g. becoming a Spectre). These are watershed gaming moments that the ME2's 'introductory' comic book could never hope to encapsulate. [January 2013, p69]
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  6. Push Square
    Dec 10, 2012
    60
    Mass Effect's gameplay is unashamedly stuck in 2007. It's unpolished, frustrating, and much of it feels unnecessary. Fortunately, the plot and writing are enough to carry the experience. If you've already dipped into either of the series' superior sequels, prepare for a learning curve if you absolutely must explore the franchise's roots.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 73
  3. Negative: 4 out of 73
  1. silentninjaassa
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    Just finished this awesome game. I loved ME2 and liked ME3 (not as much 2 by far) so having the first one available for the PS3 is great andJust finished this awesome game. I loved ME2 and liked ME3 (not as much 2 by far) so having the first one available for the PS3 is great and explains all the background narratives. And uploading your ME1 character into ME2 opens up new dialog options. ME1 is perhaps the best of the series. Gameplay is fun, if not as polished as ME2. It was fun being a badass as you levelled up. It's more of an RPG than the others, and has great storylines. There were some occasional framerate issues and I had to restart once or twice. Also, the final battle froze twice so I had to delete and reinstall the game data. But it was totally worth it. It was nowhere near as glitchy as Skyrim, and similairly worth it for a great game.… Expand
  2. Ronoboaventura
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    Amazing history, amazing characters, and a fine gameplay. This game it's awesome, and once you start to undestand its mechanics, itsAmazing history, amazing characters, and a fine gameplay. This game it's awesome, and once you start to undestand its mechanics, its impossible to stop playing. A master piece!… Expand
  4. bfoore90
    May 18, 2014
    10
    Awesome game! especially because its Bioware before they sold out to the cash cow that is Electronic Arts. In terms of being an RPG, MassAwesome game! especially because its Bioware before they sold out to the cash cow that is Electronic Arts. In terms of being an RPG, Mass effect 1 is probably the best in the series. It puts alot more emphasis on individual squad development in terms of upgrades and customization than both its sequels( which are more first-person shooters with RPG elements) with most of the character customization elements taken out. Weapon Customization returns in Mass Effect 3 but for some reason they never went back to the ability to customize your squad in the ways you could in ME1. The Mechanics and gameplay can get clunky at times but you get used to it as the story progresses, the story itself is pretty good and the romances are the best in the series with none of the favoritisms toward a specific LI like you see in ME3. Every romance has a admirable and compelling quality to them which unfortunately was left out in the sequels but overall, its a great game and I greatly recommend playing it even if you are a newcomer to the series… Expand
  5. Termin8ter
    Jul 3, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect is actually a really rock-solid game. With fun and responsive gun-play, good characters and writing, and a good plot to boot, thisMass Effect is actually a really rock-solid game. With fun and responsive gun-play, good characters and writing, and a good plot to boot, this game has stood relatively strong against the test of time. It's definitely worth at least one playthrough.… Expand
  6. mostruash
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    Good stuff: Great characters, dialogs, main story, voice acting.
    Bad stuff: AI (both enemy and friendly), loading times, grindy side quests,    Good stuff: Great characters, dialogs, main story, voice acting.
    Bad stuff: AI (both enemy and friendly), loading times, grindy side quests, inventory system, random freezing.
    Mixed: Gameplay, combat.    … Expand
  7. Jackthegamer
    Apr 10, 2023
    7
    Mass Effect is a good game but because of the combat and characters I can't give it more than a 7.
  8. solidsnake798
    Dec 27, 2014
    0
    This game doesnt work... load times are horrible, checkpoints dont exist, one time i died and had to go back 1 hour... it has framerate issuesThis game doesnt work... load times are horrible, checkpoints dont exist, one time i died and had to go back 1 hour... it has framerate issues aswell... buy it for another plataform… Expand

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