Mass Effect 3: Citadel

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 448 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 343 out of 448
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 448
  3. Negative: 60 out of 448

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  1. JaydenPickens
    May 16, 2019
    7
    So, as the final dlc to the ME 3 game, Bioware/EA decided to do some damage control and release a fan-service dlc full with humour and return of most of the characters. While, I really enjoyed this dlc and consider it the best dlc for ME 3, I'm actually disappointed in EA/Bioware actions. So, instead of fixing the endings, rewritting them, you do this? This? It's 2019, people still hate MESo, as the final dlc to the ME 3 game, Bioware/EA decided to do some damage control and release a fan-service dlc full with humour and return of most of the characters. While, I really enjoyed this dlc and consider it the best dlc for ME 3, I'm actually disappointed in EA/Bioware actions. So, instead of fixing the endings, rewritting them, you do this? This? It's 2019, people still hate ME 3 endings and consider them bull**** and you've decided to pour your resources into this? It's laughable at best. I still enjoyed the dlc, had some good laughs and spoke with every character, because I've grown attached to them. However, this doesn't save EA/Bioware from destroying this trilogy with their s*** endings. Pickens out.… Expand
  2. almeisan
    Mar 20, 2013
    5
    While I can't overlook all the hard work that obviously went into making this DLC, I cannot help thinking that its premise is very contrived and doesn't fit with the rest of the game. Most of the time I felt like playing through interactive fanfiction of some sort. Far too many gags. I think it would take both a certain degree of obliviousness AND callousness to really have fun with thisWhile I can't overlook all the hard work that obviously went into making this DLC, I cannot help thinking that its premise is very contrived and doesn't fit with the rest of the game. Most of the time I felt like playing through interactive fanfiction of some sort. Far too many gags. I think it would take both a certain degree of obliviousness AND callousness to really have fun with this DLC, i.e. party with your buddies (who have nothing better to do despite a galactic-scale war going on) in a huge luxurious apartment, while your homeworlds are burning and refugees are cramming in the station's docks.… Expand
  3. jamesch
    Mar 5, 2013
    6
    better than omega, but the plot is too predictable, and does not advance the story in any way, which is disappointing being that it is the last DLC. Content wise its no more than 2 hours or so, about the same as omega. not worth the $15 IMO.
  4. faceless-1
    Jul 13, 2013
    7
    This is really great DLC. Best DLC by Bioware so far. I laughed more than in every movie i saw last year. The story part of DLC is maybe short but it is very nice parody. The main part of this DLC is part with team mates and party. Esp. Grunt and Miranda have really great scenes.
  5. PStakhiv
    Apr 27, 2013
    7
    Pros: 1) A lot of fun moments. 2) Meeting with almost every charachter from ME universe.
    Cons: 1) This dls story doesn't belong to ME3, we are at war and Shepard is partying what the hell is wrong with ME writers!!! It shoud have take place after ME2!
  6. KingShree
    Jul 25, 2013
    7
    Not very long, not very inovative but you will have so much fun there and if you like Mass Effect franchise then this is a must have for you. But if you arent, dont bother buying it, just classic ME3 experience with epic fun. Overally, its one of the better DLCs for games.
  7. DeadSilent
    Jun 3, 2013
    6
    I was expecting a little more than a simple relaxation quest. This is simply not worth the money or time unless you wish to return to the game after have already beaten it. Even so, I suggest just replaying the whole Mass Effect series than playing through Citadel.
  8. Rev-nok
    May 11, 2017
    7
    Mass Effect 3 Citadel.

    Rev-Nok coming to you here 2017! What I have to say. Story The story arc in mass effect citadel is quite out there, to say the least. However that doesn’t make it not enjoyable, it simply creates an atmosphere that gives your more than what you expected. As the story arc begins you are given an email on shore leave. All good, however not everything appears as    Mass Effect 3 Citadel.

    Rev-Nok coming to you here 2017!
    What I have to say.

    Story
    The story arc in mass effect citadel is quite out there, to say the least. However that doesn’t make it not enjoyable, it simply creates an atmosphere that gives your more than what you expected. As the story arc begins you are given an email on shore leave. All good, however not everything appears as it seems as you are invited to a restaurant for some good ol’ yum yum time. However something happens and once again its Commander Shepard to take solve it.

    Apart from that, the story is in itself rather hollow in some parts while becoming puddle deep in others. You can’t help but to feel slightly disconnected from the game's, atmosphere for a moment while playing the DLC. Getting no sense at all that you’re in fact at war.

    Features.
    So to be absolutely blunt here, we get “housing customization” that frankly is as hollow as it can be, no doubt this was done simply because they had spare time on their hands at the time or rather couldn’t decide what the apartment was ideally supposed to look like. Making more to be wished, but an appetizer for what could become.

    What I enjoy feature wise of this DLC was in fact that we got a few interesting fun side games. From Casino games, to more arcade ones, while you can’t help to say “hell yeah!” to the arena games which in all honestly are simple but fun. As well as a great way to test out new equipment and possible builds if you're into that sort of thing.

    Impact
    The impact this dlc gives you is that of companion comradery, everything leads to a good ol’ party with drinking and possible dancing. Where you play as host, it's a fun little way of showing a more human side of each companion as they relax in a group like setting.

    So the strengths are simple, companion sided dlc worth it if you’re into getting to enjoy more time with your fellow mates. If you’re however into the more shoot shoot bang bang side of things, this one might be a miss, unless you’re into the equipment testing as I mentioned before.

    Overall rating of this DLC would be a generous 7.
    Above average dlc, giving you fun enough features and a story to go with it. A good dlc.    … Expand

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#30 Best PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. CD-Action
    May 13, 2013
    90
    Conversations with your comrades are more meaningful and have a stronger emotional charge than combat or solving problems. Citadel is a great way to bid Commander Shepard good-bye. [CD-Action 06/2013, p.58]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 15, 2013
    72
    A strange mix of a decent side quest and a Mass Effect sketch comedy show. It's nice having the whole crew together for the last time, but the jokes are really not that funny or entertaining. Fan service meets fan fiction meets cheesy writing. [Apr 2013]
  3. PC Gamer
    Mar 24, 2013
    90
    Funny, touching and full of action and smart in-jokes, Citadel is Mass Effect’s heartwarming last hurrah to its fans.
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