Mass Effect 3

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  2. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    As good as Mass Effect 2 as a game with a better history (Not as good as the start in ME1). It implement very well all decisions you made along the saga.
    Played legendary edition
  3. Ciocolici
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    "Mass Effect 3" stands out as one of the finest games I've had the privilege to dive into, and it serves as an exceptional conclusion to the trilogy.

    In terms of gameplay, it truly shines as the pinnacle of the series thus far. It's a package that feels complete, leaving me hard-pressed to find anything I'd want to alter. The seamless progression of the story, the intricate decisions    "Mass Effect 3" stands out as one of the finest games I've had the privilege to dive into, and it serves as an exceptional conclusion to the trilogy.

    In terms of gameplay, it truly shines as the pinnacle of the series thus far. It's a package that feels complete, leaving me hard-pressed to find anything I'd want to alter. The seamless progression of the story, the intricate decisions that shape the narrative, the electrifying moments that get the heart racing, and the remarkable depth of the characters – all of these aspects are masterfully executed.

    While I'm well aware of the backlash the ending faced within the fanbase, I must say I don't share that sentiment. Personally, I found no issues with it. Instead, I found the ending enjoyable and genuinely satisfying.

    The legacy of Mass Effect is undeniable; it has firmly established itself as one of the standout video game series. This adventure was, is, and will forever remain among the best in the gaming world.    … Expand
  4. Ieronimg
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect 3 nailed it! The story, the battles, the feels - everything was on point. Plus, the ending? I actually liked it. Props to BioWare for wrapping up the trilogy in style.
  5. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  6. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9
    Plot & Characters - 10
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 10
    Replayability - 7
    Performance - 10
  7. HyperLAW
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect 3 is the top game of the ascending trilogy. The game was so good, so touching that the subjects of the critics we mostly see people online complain about are just crap and coming from crying baby gamers, not real gamers. This game is a master piece, and I hope Bioware would do a new game that reach this kinda greatness level.
  8. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  9. Aedra
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    very good game with a reputation tainted by its disappointing ending. luckily for me, the ending was so forgettable that i forgot it, so i give it a 9/10.

    thank you nintendo for another fantastic game. please put reggie in smash 6.
  10. Arcee7321
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    A very good game, it is only a little worse than Mass Effect 2. People are just review bombing this because they cry about the ending.

    Great story (and yes, I am not a fan of the ending too, it's decent, but that doesn't mean I am going to rate this game a 0 just because of the ending). Mass Effect never fails with this one. Great DLCs, Citadel is just a masterpiece, there is no other    A very good game, it is only a little worse than Mass Effect 2. People are just review bombing this because they cry about the ending.

    Great story (and yes, I am not a fan of the ending too, it's decent, but that doesn't mean I am going to rate this game a 0 just because of the ending). Mass Effect never fails with this one.
    Great DLCs, Citadel is just a masterpiece, there is no other game with DLC like Citadel. Other works well too.

    Combat is just as fine as ME2. Graphics are a little better than ME2, but remember those games are only 2 years apart, it was not a huge difference like other games that are 5+ years apart.

    A game, a universe, a trilogy that you will remember for your whole life.    … Expand
  11. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  12. YurySosnov
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    This game was not perfect, but gameplay is the best for trilogy. Also I liked an online game. It something new, different characters with different possibilities. Yes, it's grind, but it better than nothing and better most of the online games. The end was weird, but game before was deep.
  13. Hike0403
    Jan 20, 2023
    8
    Not so bad as all say. Worse than ME1 and ME2, but still better than Andromeda. Have some troubles with fiction and gameplay, but i love this game and all series.

    Advantages: + Characters is still amazing, you can romance most of the characters and the love lines are pretty well written. + Choices and their consequences from all ME series + Music is gold + Design and locations    Not so bad as all say. Worse than ME1 and ME2, but still better than Andromeda. Have some troubles with fiction and gameplay, but i love this game and all series.

    Advantages:

    + Characters is still amazing, you can romance most of the characters and the love lines are pretty well written.
    + Choices and their consequences from all ME series
    + Music is gold
    + Design and locations good tho

    Disadvantages:

    - Final RGB mission (I won't spoil it, but the ending is potboiler)
    - Lack of navigation for secondary tasks (almost all this tasks have to be googled)
    - Gameplay has become more clumsy than ME2    … Expand
  14. mikesgold2K
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    W zasadzie to 8,5 dałbym. Bardzo dobre zwieńczenie trylogii, satysfakcjonujące zakończenie wielu wątków, rozgrywka przyjemna jak w poprzedniczce. Ogólnie fajna
  15. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  16. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  17. IronWolfFang
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    I do love this game, there are some brilliant moments. For example, the use of the song 'Leaving Earth' gives me chills to this day. One thing I would note is that playing the other two games in the series makes the game so much fun as you can meet all of your past friends and I think thats how it should be played. Ending was meh to be honest but its hard to compete with mass effect twosI do love this game, there are some brilliant moments. For example, the use of the song 'Leaving Earth' gives me chills to this day. One thing I would note is that playing the other two games in the series makes the game so much fun as you can meet all of your past friends and I think thats how it should be played. Ending was meh to be honest but its hard to compete with mass effect twos beginning and end.… Expand
  18. Hochbichler
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Mass Effect 3 is the third installment of the legendary Mass Effect sci-fi action RPG game series, released in 2012 it also concludes the Mass Effect Shepherd trilogy. In Mass Effect 3, I got the feeling that everything is smooth and polished when compared to its predecessors. Well everything except the ending obviously. But otherwise I really enjoyed this game, the missions are moreMass Effect 3 is the third installment of the legendary Mass Effect sci-fi action RPG game series, released in 2012 it also concludes the Mass Effect Shepherd trilogy. In Mass Effect 3, I got the feeling that everything is smooth and polished when compared to its predecessors. Well everything except the ending obviously. But otherwise I really enjoyed this game, the missions are more plentiful, more diverse, more interesting, the interactions and relationships with your squadmates are as great as they always were. The story itself is pretty predictable but individual missions are very interesting with important choices to be made. Graphics is similar to ME2, but still very nice, polished and likeable. Game font is also pleasing to the eye. Music is nonintrusive and well chosen (Bad Choices). The range of story choices is maybe a little bit more limited than in ME2, but it still offers a great variability. The only trouble with this game is the ending. Upon the game release back in 2012, the ending was just a joke and even with two DLCs and a lot of fixing and polishing, it is still mediocre and unmemorable, specially for a great trilogy like Mass Effect. Such a trilogy deserved better. It is a pity that there is no peaceful path when dealing with Cerberus, it just seems maybe a little bit too extreme for Shepherd to switch like that and really hate Cerberus in ME3. Also maybe the events between ME1 / ME2 and also ME2 / ME3 could have been explained in more details. But these are minor and mostly personal problems. It is worth noting that this trilogy is really supposed to be played as such and jumping straight into ME3 without a previous save from ME2 and knowledge of the events of the previous games would be inadvisable. Microtransactions are present in the mild form of overpriced DLCs. SJW nonsense is maybe a tiny bit more apparent than in the previous games, but still nothing major.

    DLCs:

    Leviathan - The first true story DLC released for ME3. It is well written, with dark atmosphere and a few surprises along the way. This DLC is very important for the main story of ME3 and indeed the whole trilogy, so much so, that this should have absolutely been part of the base game and not a DLC. Otherwise worthy story DLC. Verdict: 70%

    Omega - The second story DLC for ME3. It takes you back to Omega, which you no doubt know and love from ME2. Its a classic optional story DLC with very little ties to the main story. This time you cannot take any squadmates with you and instead you play with Aria and her "friend". Omega is fun and the only real downside is the price. Its about three times as much as I would consider appropriate. Verdict: 75%

    Citadel - The third and last story DLC for ME3. This time the developers decided to do something different and allowed Shepherd and his crew to take a break from fighting the reapers and relax. Well mostly. I would separate this DLC into three parts. The first one is the story itself, which takes you around the Citadel and forces you to fight your own clone. The second part is the Silversun strip, which is basically a mall with a bar, a casino, an arcade and an arena. All these are fun to play with plus you can find your friends on the strip and spend some quality and fun time with them. The last part is a big party that you can throw in your new apartment. This whole DLC is definitely leaning towards comedy and it is filled with jokes and puns. It fits very well towards the end of ME3 and the entire trilogy and the developers really made the best out of all the relationships you built during your playthrough. It really works for Citadel and it makes you feel almost nostalgic. The price is more appropriate for this DLC than for Omega, but still a little too much for my taste. All in all a great DLC. Final verdict: 92 %

    I personally enjoyed Mass Effect 3 very much, the meh ending did not spoil nor diminish the hundreds of hours of great fun I had playing this fantastic trilogy. The journey is, after all, the destination. Final Verdict: 94 %    … Expand
  19. gotterpotter56
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Несмотря на скомканную концовку, она не так ужасна. Думаю это тупо из-за этой концовки считать всю игру говном
  20. Nekrips
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    The final part of the legendary trilogy. In my opinion, it absorbed the good qualities of the previous two parts and added some of its own innovations. The plot in this part has become the most epic and large-scale in the entire trilogy. All your decisions made in the previous parts will affect the overall course of the story. Although the ending rightfully raised a lot of questions forThe final part of the legendary trilogy. In my opinion, it absorbed the good qualities of the previous two parts and added some of its own innovations. The plot in this part has become the most epic and large-scale in the entire trilogy. All your decisions made in the previous parts will affect the overall course of the story. Although the ending rightfully raised a lot of questions for many, the story itself and its development throughout the trilogy are the best in the history of games. The plot captivates you from the very beginning, and excellent DLCs will help to better reveal the full depth of the story.
    The gameplay has not changed much. The combat system is also top-notch.
    Graphically, the game has received some improvements. The music in this part is the best of the entire trilogy.
    The perfect conclusion to the legendary trilogy, despite the controversial ending.    … Expand
  21. MaxSteelRocks
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Personally I felt it was the best of the entire series. The gameplay was a huge improvement over the previous two. Environments were just as beautiful as the first game. Missions weren't as good as ME2 but I still enjoyed them. Characters felt flushed out but weren't a total letdown. For me the ending really came together for me and really summed up the previous two games meanings. It feltPersonally I felt it was the best of the entire series. The gameplay was a huge improvement over the previous two. Environments were just as beautiful as the first game. Missions weren't as good as ME2 but I still enjoyed them. Characters felt flushed out but weren't a total letdown. For me the ending really came together for me and really summed up the previous two games meanings. It felt like the end of 7th gen for me.… Expand
  22. Gwend
    May 3, 2022
    8
    По сравнению со вторйо частью подтянули графику, систему прокачки. Сюжет остался на прежнем отличном уровне. Не могу поставить больше 8 из 10, так как концовку безбожно слили
  23. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Mass Effect 3" (2012) is a superb game for everyone who enjoyed the previous two installments. Maybe it is not as addictive as Mass Effect 2, but it is a superb game in every direction, with amazing story, great game play, great RPG elements ant etc. There are some issues with controls in close combat, but those are mind issues in comparison to a whole view -    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Mass Effect 3" (2012) is a superb game for everyone who enjoyed the previous two installments. Maybe it is not as addictive as Mass Effect 2, but it is a superb game in every direction, with amazing story, great game play, great RPG elements ant etc. There are some issues with controls in close combat, but those are mind issues in comparison to a whole view - a SCI epic on biggest proportions. I do loved the original ending, never played alternative one.

    Overall, "Mass Effect 3" is a great game and a great conclusion of a saga. There will be a new one, sure, but this installment is the culmination, and it is worth every minute of it.    … Expand
  24. Jonny123
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    I am giving this game a 10 because that is the rating it deserves if you are playing it with an open mind, that is not clouded by misguided expectations.
    The ending inspired me to a lot of thinking and to me this is exactly what a good piece of art should do.
  25. Kotofon
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    Mass Effect 3 (Масс Эффект 3) – заключительная, третья часть популярной игры в жанре экшен. Здесь ты снова сможешь окунуться в череду событий нелинейного сюжета, где у тебя будет полная свобода действий, а также ты самостоятельно сможешь принимать решения и выполнять определенные миссии, тем самым создавая собственную историю. Не забывай, что от проделанный тобой действий, будет зависетьMass Effect 3 (Масс Эффект 3) – заключительная, третья часть популярной игры в жанре экшен. Здесь ты снова сможешь окунуться в череду событий нелинейного сюжета, где у тебя будет полная свобода действий, а также ты самостоятельно сможешь принимать решения и выполнять определенные миссии, тем самым создавая собственную историю. Не забывай, что от проделанный тобой действий, будет зависеть дальнейшее развитие событий и постепенное их окончание, что говорит о том, что тебе необходимо быть максимально внимательным. Ты попадёшь в огромную вселенную, которая собрана сразу из нескольких уникальных миров, где тебе предстоит постоянно сражаться, улучшая свои умения и навыки в ведении боя. Старайся находить большое количество союзников, а также стирай с лица вселенной всех предателей. Улучшай не только своего главного героя, но и его боевую экипировку. Более того, каждый твой противник будет иметь отличительные особенности, так как каждый обладает искусственным интеллектом, что сделает весь игровой процесс более реалистичным.… Expand
  26. Davidnotavailab
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I just finished this game in 2021 and oh boi whats with that many hate, i mean for 2012 game it s almost flawless in terms of story compared to other games. I know the people may have wanted more endings, and it kinda feels like it only has 3. Me i just saw multiple endings by keeping more squadmates alive, thats the variation in ending for me. The choose between the three options was moreI just finished this game in 2021 and oh boi whats with that many hate, i mean for 2012 game it s almost flawless in terms of story compared to other games. I know the people may have wanted more endings, and it kinda feels like it only has 3. Me i just saw multiple endings by keeping more squadmates alive, thats the variation in ending for me. The choose between the three options was more of a personal view on shepard in the player's eyes… Expand
  27. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Really good game with the multiplayer where I've spent many hours. Good finish of the trilogy.
  28. Gekyll
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Хорошее продолжение 2 части, сюжет стал более масштабным. в целом эта та же игра только чутька хуже
  29. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Improved combat since ME2, story a bit weaker but true fans are loving it still, multiplayer was forgettable.
  30. AlexeySoltan
    Nov 6, 2021
    8
    there is only one thing u should know about this game: it must have been 12/10 but an awfull final destroyed everything((
  31. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Oh my god, I haven't had this much fun with a game in many years! It is simply captivating and breathtaking. When I browse about on the surface of a new planet I
  32. oceanice
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    В своё время много шумихи намутила и теорий, вселенная интересная, а концовка кал максимальный, чисто из-за уважение высокую оценку ставлю. ГГ светофору
  33. Ordnik
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Great story continues and ends(?) Most people are not happy about this game but somehow I enjoyed. My own ending made me a little sad.

    +Great story.
    +Interesting characters
    +Good gameplay and sensitivity (finally)
    -Controls aren't bad but could be a little bit more efficient for pc players.
  34. gwynbleidd27
    Jul 8, 2021
    9
    Love this game and I would give it a 1000/10 but the ending disappointed me so much i have to give it a 9 but still I recommend this game because its a great game with so much choices and impactful story moments you dont want to miss :)
  35. Wweald
    Jul 7, 2021
    8
    Don't get the hate for this game, it lived up to the other two games imo. The only issue I had with 3 is that the majority of the side quests are empty fetch quests. And the mission journal didn't show updates on progression which bothered me. I prefer me2 but this one was really good as well. It had a lot of epic moments, some of them might have been too out there in terms of realism butDon't get the hate for this game, it lived up to the other two games imo. The only issue I had with 3 is that the majority of the side quests are empty fetch quests. And the mission journal didn't show updates on progression which bothered me. I prefer me2 but this one was really good as well. It had a lot of epic moments, some of them might have been too out there in terms of realism but I didn't mind. Felt it was a good ending that tied up things nicely.… Expand
  36. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    всё ещё хорошая, но немного слитая третья часть похождений капитана Шепарда.
  37. Oldman1917
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Wonderful game. Great game. On par with the second part. And only fans whose thoughts the developers have not read spoil the impression. I understand why the game is not liked by those who have not played it. I went through the game from start to finish, got a red ending and I have no sense of a "traffic light". A bitter but emotional ending to the whole journey.
  38. Broyax
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Mass Effect et son univers éveillent une affection particulière : après tout le héros Shepard porte le nom (hasard ou coïncidence ?) du premier Américain lancé dans l’espace, un type éclipsé par ceux qui sont allés sur la lune… Et quand on a un vaisseau beau comme le Concorde (un Concorde de l’espace) et qui s’appelle en plus « Normandy » comme notre feu vaisseau Normandie, ça sent bon leMass Effect et son univers éveillent une affection particulière : après tout le héros Shepard porte le nom (hasard ou coïncidence ?) du premier Américain lancé dans l’espace, un type éclipsé par ceux qui sont allés sur la lune… Et quand on a un vaisseau beau comme le Concorde (un Concorde de l’espace) et qui s’appelle en plus « Normandy » comme notre feu vaisseau Normandie, ça sent bon le camembert tout ça (et j’adore toujours un bon calendos fabriqué… en Normandie).

    Troisième fois que je le termine (après deux fois sur 360) et l’interface de la version PC est à mi-chemin entre celle du premier Mass Effect (très bien pensée) et celle du deux. Toujours pas de manette mais un jour peut-être, ils comprendront chez Bioware, qui sait… c’est parce qu’ils préfèrent les consoles et ma foi, je les comprends un peu quelque part.

    Toujours est-il que le bond graphique est très sensible depuis Mass Effect 2 : le moteur Unreal est parfaitement maîtrisé et ça tourne tout à fond à 60 im/s. Pas mal pour un jeu du début 2012. Quelle conclusion en tout cas que ce Mass Effect 3 : passionnante, grandiose, épique ! cette remarque ne concerne pas la toute fin elle-même… mais je vais y revenir. A la narration parfaitement orchestrée s’ajoutent des combats décidément parfaits (et encore plus tactiques) une ambiance sonore au sommet, une musique (toujours électro en majorité) réussie, une mise en scène stupéfiante et un doublage français impeccable.

    J’ai essayé le mode multi-joueur qui fait malgré toutes les tentatives de Bioware, très pièce rapportée mais qui remplit son office de passe-temps vaguement divertissant et parfaitement inutile dans un jeu de rôle… et très optionnelle heureusement. Reste que s’appliquer sur cet aspect a eu un effet positif sur la maniabilité excellente durant les combats -on dit ça bien sûr pour se rassurer, tout ce temps passé sur le multi ne l’a pas été sur le solo…

    Et à cet égard, la fin aurait mérité davantage d’attention… car si la fin étendue -ou enrichie- précise quelques points qui restaient flous ou sujets à l’interprétation, elle n’en demeure pas moins…. toujours décevante ! ou plutôt devrais-je dire les fins, lequelles ne tiennent de toute façon pas debout, quel que soit le bout par lequel on les prenne.

    En tous les cas, malgré cet écueil (des fins merdiques) quelle joie de finir (et refinir) cette trilogie avec le même personnage et toutes les décisions que l’on a pu prendre et d’en voir les effets se perpétuer en cascade d’un épisode à l’autre ! on ne s’en lasse pas et c’est toujours la nostalgie qui vous prend les tripes lorsqu’on se remémore les personnages, les batailles et les décisions de Mass Effect 3 !    … Expand
  39. 4ya5h1
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    i dont understand why so many people doesnt like the ending of this great trilogy, in my opinion its pretty good. the reason why it is only 6.0/10 is only people's expectations, which are their problem. if you didnt played ME saga yet, dont listen to them and make your own opinion
  40. SuperkenGaming
    May 25, 2021
    8
    Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    Go google pictures of Mirandas butt
    Mass Effect 3 is the final chapter of Sheards story youre off to end the reapers, this race of beings that threaten the existence of the universe as you know it… I didn’t play the original version, but here in Mass Effect 3 you have the option to play RPG style or action style… as someone that played the last 2 games I    Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    Go google pictures of Mirandas butt
    Mass Effect 3 is the final chapter of Sheards story
    youre off to end the reapers, this race of beings that threaten the existence of the universe as you know it…
    I didn’t play the original version, but here in Mass Effect 3 you have the option to play RPG style or action style… as someone that played the last 2 games I love the choice aspect of this series so I chose to mainline the story with the rpg elements here.. choosing my dialog.. unfortunately though the game doesn’t make it hard for you to just b line to the end in about 12 hours.
    Why? Because this just ist the least interesting game in the trilogy.. it just is.. you already know which charcters you like in this universe.. and there aren’t really anymore to fall in love with before the big showfdown.. so I just didn’t care to do the side missions, especially with just how repetitive the main campaign felt.. why would i? I had no insentive to explore and go do more.. that being said mass Efect 3 is decently enjoyable to play through.. You will get more squadmembers as the story goes on, youll be picking out their special abilities, and they do become an important part of your arsenal.. for example Liara was a stple for me to deal with annoying shielded enemies, I loved how on command I could have her just throw any enmy in the eir right in front of me.. so it really is up to you to baance your squad of 3 to your play style.. I do wish however there was more information given to me before a mission s maybe I was more throughful about the 2nd member… if I ever had anyone different it was mostly because the tory forced it on me.. in general mass effect 3 does an awful job at pre gaming… you have to chose your loadout before you go in.. having no idea what youll be dealing with ahead of time.. it makes literally 0 sense for me to not change my loadout based on my current situation on the fly… it ultimately lead to me not relly trying out any guns after I had one I was pretty satisfied…
    If mass Effect 3 werent the bow ontop of a series I had to see the end of after a huge investment into 1 and 2… I probably wouldn’t have been so invested to see it through.. it lies on the shoulders of the success of the perevious games and sadly doesn’t live up to the world building standards they set…
    While I did enjoy going through this campaign and putting an end to this intergalactic war… by itself, mass effect 3 isnt all that great.
    I give Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  41. scorp332211
    May 19, 2021
    10
    ME3 ends the trilogy on a good note. Although I like ME2 better, there’s a lot going for #3. It has more action than the other two games. It also has many improvements- such as graphics, gameplay, and little elements like being able to use the omnitool to bypass doors, jumping across gaps, etc. Bioware was at its height of game making with this one. I must say the characters in #2 wereME3 ends the trilogy on a good note. Although I like ME2 better, there’s a lot going for #3. It has more action than the other two games. It also has many improvements- such as graphics, gameplay, and little elements like being able to use the omnitool to bypass doors, jumping across gaps, etc. Bioware was at its height of game making with this one. I must say the characters in #2 were much better except for Liara. Most people don’t like the ending, but I don’t mind it- especially with the extended cut. This rounds out the Legendary Edition well- and it’s a must to play all three games.… Expand
  42. marijn2112
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Combat is simple but well implemented, choices are sometimes too extreme but genuinely interesting, the maps look cool and the other story aspects are just good except the ending which makes me lower it to an 8
  43. ErayTellezi
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mass Effect 3'ün finalini oynadım az önce. Muazzam. Harikulade. Uzun zamandır böyle etkilenmemiştim. Gözlerim yaşardı valla.

    Harika bir aksiyon rpg oyunu olmuş. Karakterinizi istediğiniz gibi seçip geliştirebiliyorsunuz. Yine sizin seçtiğiniz ekip üyeleriyle çıktığınız maceralarda seçimlerinize bağlı olarak galaksiyi şekillendirebiliyorsunuz.

    Ekibiniz ikinci oyuna göre biraz daha küçük. Benim favorim EDI idi. Yapay zeka fetişim olduğu için kendisini alabildiğim her görevde yanıma aldım. İkinci oyun daha çok ekip ruhu odaklıydı. Büyük görev için ekibinizi toparlıyor, onları ikna etmek ve takım ile size olan bağlılıklarını artırmak için çeşitli görevler yapıyordunuz. Üçüncü oyun ise ekip değil galaksi birliği odaklı olmuş. İkincide ekibin fertlerini ikna ederken, bunda birliğe mensup türleri ikna ediyoruz. Bu da yerinde bir seçim olmuş. Çok tutan ikinci oyunu tekrar etmektense bize daha büyük bir amaç ve çözülecek büyük problemler vermişler. Hikaye boyunca bize katılmaları için türlerin birbirleri ile olan düşmanlıklarını çözüyoruz ve neticede bize yardım etmelerini sağlıyoruz.

    Hikayede zor seçimler var. En zoru tehlikeli oldukları için kısırlaştırılmış Krogan'ları tedavi edecek miyiz, yoksa ileride başımıza bela olmasın diye onları ve arkadaşlarımızı kandıracak mıyız? Bir diğeri de efendilerine isyan etmiş tehlikeli yapay zeka ırkı Gethleri özgür mü bırakacağız, yoksa öldürülmelerine izin mi vereceğiz?

    Oyun yan karakterleri öldürmekte çok cesur. Bir kaç oyundur bağ kurduğumuz karakterlerin, bizim seçimimize bağlı olarak veya olmayarak ölmelerini izlemek hüzünlendiriciydi. Oyundaki seçimlerimiz kimin ölüp ölmeyeceğini, olayların nasıl gelişeceğini bir fallout new vegas seviyesinde olmasa da etkiliyor. Geliştirici ekip üçlemenin ve hikayenin son oyunu olarak tasarladığı için, karakterleri öldürmekte elini korkak alıştırmamış. Çok sevdim.

    Tüm büyük eserlerde olduğu gibi ana karakterimiz Shepard dahil herkes hata yapıyor ve sonuçlarıyla yüzleşiyor. Tüm galaksiyi bir araya getirsek bile biz dahi kusursuz değiliz. Bizim hatamız nedeniyle Asarilerin gezegenlerini kaybetmeleri ve milyonlarcasının ölmesi oyunun en umut kırıcı anıydı. Çözüme ve galaksiyi kurtarmaya o kadar yaklaşmışken, elimizdeki her şeyi kaybetmek ve bunun yanında ölmekte olan Asarilerin telsiz konuşmalarına şahit olmak duygusal açıdan zorlayıcıydı.

    Oyun oynanış olarak ise ikinci oyunun üzerine hiçbir şey koymamış. Aynı şekilde kendimizi ve ekibimizi geliştiriyoruz, aynı şekilde çatışmalara girip ekibimizin güçlerini seçip kazanıyoruz. Silah çeşitliliği yeterli seviyede olsa da oynanış bir yerden sonra baymaya başlamıştı ki muazzam final bütün bu düşüncelerimi telafi etti.

    Oyunun final bölümündeki devasa savaşta oyunun finalini oynadığınızı hissediyorsunuz. Uzun uzun, zorlayıcı çatışmalara giriyorsunuz. Genelde bu tarz shooter oyunlarında final combat olarak sönük kalır. Ama bu hakkını vermiş diyebilirim.

    Finalde hikaye baştan sona tatmin edici şekilde açıklanıyor ve her zaman olduğu gibi bize seçim hakkı tanınıyor. Hepsinin avantajları olduğu gibi, dezavantajları da var. Ben transhümanizm meraklısı olduğum için organik yaşamla sentetik yaşamı sentezlemeyi seçtim ve kendimi feda ettim.

    Benim için en tatmin edici şeyse Mass effect üçlemesiyle, Asimov evreninin ve Batllestar Galactica'nın ortak yönlerini görmekti. İnsanlığın yakın ve uzak geleceğine dair çok fazla sayıda benzer tehlike ve çözümler sunuyorlar.

    Sonuç olarak özellikle hikayesi ve finali nedeniyle çok beğendim. Ne zamandır anlattığı hikayeyi doğru düzgün neticelendiren bir seri deneyimlememiştim.    … Expand
  44. Arfon
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This is a great game, it's fun to play and has all the mechanics i loved in the first two games. Some backgrounds are breathtaking, and it feels like a war movie sometimes with all the action going on in some missions. But the only thing bothering me is the ending, it wasn't how I expected and I was kinda disappointed at first. But then I remembered the good times I had playing thisThis is a great game, it's fun to play and has all the mechanics i loved in the first two games. Some backgrounds are breathtaking, and it feels like a war movie sometimes with all the action going on in some missions. But the only thing bothering me is the ending, it wasn't how I expected and I was kinda disappointed at first. But then I remembered the good times I had playing this trilogy. This game is awesome, until the ending.… Expand
  45. Antictra
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    9 years after: I played the game just when it was released in march 2012, had a part in the "ending war" with EA and Bioware, replayed game again anno domini 2021 under covid curfews. My vision did not change that much since 2012: Mass Effect 3 was a magnificent ride as it followed and given a closure to so many emotional story arcs, just like a flawless "Rachnia sound symphony" just up to9 years after: I played the game just when it was released in march 2012, had a part in the "ending war" with EA and Bioware, replayed game again anno domini 2021 under covid curfews. My vision did not change that much since 2012: Mass Effect 3 was a magnificent ride as it followed and given a closure to so many emotional story arcs, just like a flawless "Rachnia sound symphony" just up to the last 5 minutes of the game spoiled and corrupted by the "reapers". Whoever they were, they were severely punished back in 2012 and then again for Anthem occasion.

    The inconsistent pacing of the very ending with the rest of game is still there and will remain forever, even though certain mods give the possibility to somehow limit it's "cliffhanger feeling". I would describe it as solipsistic, not because of the sense of its' different variants but because of its delivery, completely out of place and logic of the rest of the game.

    Beyond that ME3 has the very nice flow both in gameplay mechanics and storytelling, while giving a certain liberty of action, influence on the events and characters in that vibrant, fascinating world. Stylistically original it will remain for a long time in the minds and hearts of the players. Clearly I recommend to play the game for itself, while being prepared for not satisfying ending.

    Remaining and recurrent problem with EA's game is its intrusive DRM and selling the 9 years old bare game with no DLC. Now they plan their new legendary edition, yet, while it may be interesting for new players, for old ones it risks to be an expensive acquisition (and still with intrusive DRM).    … Expand
  46. PeetApiwat
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    It continues what is good from the Mass Effect 2, but just not as great. On the plus side, there's Liara.
  47. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    "Mass Effect 3": Amazing game, it provides an amazing experience for the player. 7 out of 7. Played it on PC.
  48. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Sonuyla hayal kırıklığı yaratsa da oynanış olarak yine güzel bir oyundu. Sonu hakikaten kötüydü ama.
  49. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    The continuation of the legendary series was successful and worthy. A little bit confusing endings though.
  50. Paciorr
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Bunch of whiny babies writing reviews. Fact is that ME3 is the best game in the trylogy. Especially if you own the DLCs and playthrough all at once. It makes perfect use of all the plots intertwining together and creates the experience which I haven't been able to find in any other game to date. Must play for every RPG fan. Even 8 years after release it's still without competition in manyBunch of whiny babies writing reviews. Fact is that ME3 is the best game in the trylogy. Especially if you own the DLCs and playthrough all at once. It makes perfect use of all the plots intertwining together and creates the experience which I haven't been able to find in any other game to date. Must play for every RPG fan. Even 8 years after release it's still without competition in many areas. I would rate it 9/10 because everything can be better but because of the amount of unfair review bombing I give it 10.… Expand
  51. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  52. Lattely
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    It could be 10 but ending of the game (without dlc's) just a big dissapointment personally for me (after completing previous games of Mass Effect).
  53. nexus151196
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Не понимаю ненависти других игроков, шикарная rpg . От концовки не разу не пригорел, все нормально, но к сожалению - не величественно. Боевку сделали лучшей в серии. Темп повествования очень высокий и размах чувствуется. Когда играешь - понимаешь, что творится конец света. Отличная игра ,но, до второй к сожалению- не дотягивает .Не понимаю ненависти других игроков, шикарная rpg . От концовки не разу не пригорел, все нормально, но к сожалению - не величественно. Боевку сделали лучшей в серии. Темп повествования очень высокий и размах чувствуется. Когда играешь - понимаешь, что творится конец света. Отличная игра ,но, до второй к сожалению- не дотягивает .
  54. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 3 obviously has a very controversial ending. I can definitely understand why, but all I'm going to say is that the journey is important, not the destination. And what a journey that was! I still love Mass Effect 3, despite its flawed ending. And at least they released the Extended Cut DLC to improve it.
  55. Sledziks88
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    The perfect culmination to an amazing trilogy. Some people didn't like the ending, but to me, it's almost perfect.
  56. nunosergiopais1
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    excellent ending this game was one of the best and this ending is unforgettable, as of today I don't care about these people and I will accept and most speak well and it is tin ..... but I will accept from metacritic ...... excellent gamers loved it .... weird people here who are not from metacritic
  57. watrfll
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    It would be 10/10, if it wasn't for its ending. Of course, mods like JohnP's Alternate MEHEM can fix it, but still.
  58. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    I truly don't understand all the hate this game managed to gather... For me its one the best games ever! The culmination of our journey with our friends and squad mates... I will always love you, Liara... Synthesis all the way! Always!
  59. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    A great ending to the story across the span of three games and accompanying media.
  60. 19magathann
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Would've gotten a 10 if not for the horrendous tactic of Galactic Readiness that forces the player to play an inoffensively passable multiplayer experience that drags on for over 10 hours, then regresses at far too fast of a rate in order to "encourage" the player to buy microtransactions. The general plot of the game is fantastic up until the final 30 minutes, but I've forgiven thisWould've gotten a 10 if not for the horrendous tactic of Galactic Readiness that forces the player to play an inoffensively passable multiplayer experience that drags on for over 10 hours, then regresses at far too fast of a rate in order to "encourage" the player to buy microtransactions. The general plot of the game is fantastic up until the final 30 minutes, but I've forgiven this egregious error since BioWare remade the ending in order to fix up the blatant plot holes. I also hate the idea of taking out crucial story elements such as "Awakening" and "Leviathan" and selling them as Day 1 DLC, a tactic still used by AAA developers and publishers in order to promote Season Passes. It's a scumbag move to nickel and dime your fans out of the full experience. Stop it, EA. While my first and third point mostly have to do with EA being greedy, the parts of the game that BioWare was responsible for are the gold standard of gaming. If there was more time for BioWare to create the game they envisioned, maybe the game would've been better received by everyone, and it is generally a damn shame that the ending of the game is so talked about, it obscures every other strength and weakness the game has. Since I've already talked about it's weaknesses, let's talk about it's strengths. In spite of losing the main writer for the last two games, every story and character plot is satisfactorily concluded in some way or another. Depending on how you played Mass Effect 2, you can either rekindle relationships with your friends or visit new (and admittedly more dull) characters that fulfill the same role. Every side plot has a firm conclusion to it that still has dire consequences based on the choices you make, and the combat is unmatched in my opinion. Even more enemies than before, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, power weapons strategically placed to turn the tide of battle, squad controls that make the game so satisfying to play even 8 years later, and even though the spacebar is overutilized for movement, the movement itself it drastically improved from the clunky and slow paced movement in Mass Effect 2 and 1. This game is excellent if you removed the final 30 minutes, and deep down, you know it's true, too. I'll be the first to criticize BioWare for their egregious mishandling of the ending, their refusal to address the ending to anyone, and even how they botched Andromeda beyond repair, but at the source, this is EA's fault for rushing the game and being greedy pigs. 9/10; excellent game.… Expand
  61. przemeks1982
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best action-RPGs, and one of the best game plots of all time - interesting, emotional, immersive.
  62. bigreview122
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best endings to one of the best trilogies I have ever played! I can see why some people were angry at the endings as they didn't really explain much or give that much closure to what happened after the game and what will happen to your buddies etc, but in a weird sort of way, I liked it. The gameplay is very similar to ME2, in fact, it is just more ME2 but more refined whichOne of the best endings to one of the best trilogies I have ever played! I can see why some people were angry at the endings as they didn't really explain much or give that much closure to what happened after the game and what will happen to your buddies etc, but in a weird sort of way, I liked it. The gameplay is very similar to ME2, in fact, it is just more ME2 but more refined which could be seen as pretty lazy and **** by some, but for me, I thought of it as an if it isn't broke don't fix it type of situation and to be completely honest the amazing writing and story were the real highlight of the game which also overshadowed the samey combat from the previous games. The multiplayer was also really enjoyable and replayable. Overall I would rate this game a 10/10 a real must-play for everyone!… Expand
  63. CyberConan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent end for the trilogy where many details from ME1 and ME2 are important for history final. I'll wait remaster for replay again.
  64. Blint31
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    Mass Effect 3

    Positives
    -Great characters
    -Choices which have consequences
    -Cinematic cutscenes
    -Great soundtrack

    Negatives
    -The ending is weird
    -Gameplay doesn't feel very good

    Overall Mass Effect 3 is a great end to the trilogy and I really enjoyed it.
  65. flowersdiego
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Everything was perfect but the last 10% was missing. As an installment its truly outstanding. As an ending maybe could have been better. Still amazing
  66. n_dhruvo
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Me 3 is the final installment of shepard trilogy. A satisfying conclusion and the last good mass effect in the franchise. The ending was very disappointing which made the fans upset. But i refuse to accept that a poorly written ending can destroy an entire trilogy. The game is a good good balance between cover based shooting and rpg. U can also import ur save files from other two me gamesMe 3 is the final installment of shepard trilogy. A satisfying conclusion and the last good mass effect in the franchise. The ending was very disappointing which made the fans upset. But i refuse to accept that a poorly written ending can destroy an entire trilogy. The game is a good good balance between cover based shooting and rpg. U can also import ur save files from other two me games and story will change according to choices. Overall the game is great.… Expand
  67. Bluedion
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Игра просто шедевр! Единственная игра, которую я прошёл несколько раз, а уж от концовки просто рыдал. Минус один бал за отношение EA к игрокам. Именно из-за этого я игру нигде не покупал, а играл на пиратке, ведь там есть всё сразу, а не нужно покупать кучу DLC за стоимость самой игры. А уж за стим версию так вообще EA гореть в аду!Игра просто шедевр! Единственная игра, которую я прошёл несколько раз, а уж от концовки просто рыдал. Минус один бал за отношение EA к игрокам. Именно из-за этого я игру нигде не покупал, а играл на пиратке, ведь там есть всё сразу, а не нужно покупать кучу DLC за стоимость самой игры. А уж за стим версию так вообще EA гореть в аду!
  68. dempzeez
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    The end leave a bit to be desired, but overall, it's an amazing experience!
  69. Cries_Buck1187
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    I don’t want to write a detailed review, I’ll just say that this game does not deserve 5.9. I love the mass effect series and the third part is really felt the weakest in many respects due to the poor ending. The dialogue system also disappointed me, it got worse. But otherwise the game is very good.
    But the most important thing in the last part of the series was to be the ending and it    I don’t want to write a detailed review, I’ll just say that this game does not deserve 5.9. I love the mass effect series and the third part is really felt the weakest in many respects due to the poor ending. The dialogue system also disappointed me, it got worse. But otherwise the game is very good.
    But the most important thing in the last part of the series was to be the ending and it failed. The motivation of the antagonists was poorly disclosed, and this also plays a big role. Screenwriter Drew Karpyshyn had great ideas about the whole plot of the mass effect, but his great ideas were ignored. I am disappointed, but the game does not deserve such low ratings.
    I will put 9 just to support the game a little, but in my opinion it deserves 8/10.
    P.S. Sorry for my bad English.    … Expand
  70. svensenk86
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    the end of the best Saga in gaming, nothing more to say, 1-3 is a clear 10, this equals to the Star Wars Universe, all the storys behind, this game is simply amazing
  71. burbot
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Очень атмосферная игра, хорошо прописанный мир и персонажи. При переносе сохранений учтено много действий игрока совершенных в 1 и 2 частях
  72. DaghanAbi
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mass Effect 3's gameplay is smooth and fun. People complain about the ending and death of the beloved characters in Mass Effect 2. Well Mass Effect Trilogy always had a dark atmosphere. Mass Effect Trilogy was never a fairy tale whic everyone lives happily ever after. Mass Effect 3 does a great job to remind you that.… Expand
  73. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Combat is better than its predecessors. Finale is a bit disappointing. Graphics are fine.
  74. themars2011
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The ending isn't perfect but the extended cut DLC (which is free btw.) makes it a lot better. That said, the journey you go through till the ending is simply amazing.
  75. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterful videogame. though not perfect. needed more missions on alien homeworlds and to allow the use of vehicles that were available in the ME1 and ME2. music, story, and gameplay are amazing. hard to believe that the only females of alien species that finally show up are just two turians. and only one nameless child. why is it that the entire galaxy seems to be made up exclusively out of adults? also the game should have resolved the mystery of Haestrom's sun.

    the whole drama with Tali's photograph and the presence of Diana Allers on the ship is well deserved. someone did not have their priorities straight.    … Expand
  76. Dgeorgian
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time in, everything is better then in the 2nd game, weapon customization (which is non existent in the 2nd game, story(we are taking later about the ending) and gameplay. The ending was GOOD, after the extended ending it was great. I don't know why everyone says the ending is garbage.
  77. Hawkfrost123
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Although the ending was far from perfect, I enjoyed the game. The gameplay was polished, the world building up to trilogy's standards. It's a shame the ending didn't reach the potential it had.
  78. MattKingsbury
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    When you look back at Mass Effect 3, after all the DLC was released, the game is a much stronger package than it was at release. You can't help but feel that the game was rushed: streamlined journal, repeating multiplayer maps in singleplayer, few dialogue options. And despite all its flaws, and all the controversy, Mass Effect 3 is still an enjoyable game until its conclusion. A shameWhen you look back at Mass Effect 3, after all the DLC was released, the game is a much stronger package than it was at release. You can't help but feel that the game was rushed: streamlined journal, repeating multiplayer maps in singleplayer, few dialogue options. And despite all its flaws, and all the controversy, Mass Effect 3 is still an enjoyable game until its conclusion. A shame that such a ground-breaking series ends on such a hollow note, however it is the journey that counts...and the journey is truly something special.… Expand
  79. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    still a great mass effect. the ending is not good, but until then you can have a great time
  80. VmsCritic
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    I'd give this game 9.5 out of 10. The game isn't the masterpiece of Mass Effect 2. The drama of main missions and side missions aren't as heavy or well elaborated as ME2. However, we cannot deny that this is still an AMAZING game. I played with all DLCs, did all main missions and just a few side missions. Still, the ending was very satisfying to me with plenty of action and drama!
  81. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    В принципі той самий Mass effect 2, тільки веде до завершення трилогії. Мінус нічого особливо нового.
  82. dlcwolf
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    It complete very well the Trilogy and is a must follow after Mass Effect 2. It is very similar to the Mass Effect 2, it recovers the engine, the scenography (the Normandy is practically the same, with some modifications and new rooms). I would name this as Mass Effect 2.5. But there are overall improvements and, of course, a new story that goes on and conclude the epic story. I am notIt complete very well the Trilogy and is a must follow after Mass Effect 2. It is very similar to the Mass Effect 2, it recovers the engine, the scenography (the Normandy is practically the same, with some modifications and new rooms). I would name this as Mass Effect 2.5. But there are overall improvements and, of course, a new story that goes on and conclude the epic story. I am not against the ending, it is an end and you have also opportunity to have some different ends. To some can like it, to some one else not. It is a end. But for the great universe, the plot, the love story (i loved the one with Liara that i followed from the first chapter), let me feel really the emotions as a great movie/book/story should do. For this, i put a 10, for the overall trilogy, the great universe and experience of game. As i said, is not so different as gameplay and graphic from the 2, but anyway, all the story is a must to know/play for everyone that likes the Sci-Fi. I will not forget this.… Expand
  83. nounasgrand3
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8 years after ME3 release, this game is still grossly UNDERRATED. the entire essence of the ME trilogy is its story and characters. guess what: the game delivers fully satisfactory conclusions for all main plot-threads for the ME universe: krogan genophage; geth/quarian war;reapers war; cerberus war; + having all characters fully developed from the previous games doing their thing (especially ME1 characters) and not making them a shell/caricature of their former selves. and did i mention that literally DOZENS of TINY MINOR CHOICES you did in ME1 and ME2 have ACTUAL EFFECT and echo in ME3. SO MANY, when I replayed the trilogy in 2020 i was awestruck with the complexity for some of these plot-threads to make sense and be acknowledged in ME3: conrad verner, khalisah al-jilani, shiala and zhu's hope, kelly chambers, rachni, balak the batarian, maelon and his data, dr michel, literally anything to do with ME2 companions, FREAKING ASARI WRITINGS COLLECTIBLES IN ME1, i could go on baby.

    people forget the plot of this game, the whole premise... ME1 was about galaxy building/establishing/exploring. ME2 was all about the characters (with essentially a non-important main plot for the bigger picture btw, think about it). ME3 is about the freaking reaper war. no time to go around doing dozens of side-quests (ME1); no time exploring a dozen characters' unique pasts and backgrounds and become their buddies (ME2). in ME3 you are SUPPOSED TO KNOW the state of the galaxy; in ME3 you are SUPPOSED TO KNOW all the main and side characters. in ME3 its time for CLOSURE boys. its time for the epic missions where epic FINAL things are going to happen. Time to CLOSE all running plotlines of the trilogy. HOW can you not acknowledge Bioware GREATLY delivering in this respect. what more did you want from the KROGAN FINALE. what more did you want from the GETH/QUARIAN FINALE. what more did you want from the CERBERUS FINALE.

    What people remember, and destroys their perception of this game, is the stupidly rushed ending WHICH IS A HUGE BUMMER. bioware (or should I say EA) put themselves in a precarious position, wanting to release the game merely TWO YEARS after ME2. they JUMBLED UP the ending due to deadlines! they screwed themselves not having the extended ending (or similar) in the initial release. but THE THREE (+1) ENDINGS are SOOOOOOOO essentially different, it blows my mind how everyone just criticizes them as being just different colors. YES, THE CUTSCENE SURE IS THAT, because its the emotional CINEMATIC CLOSURE of the trilogy. but what about THE MEANING of the choices?? COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY DIFFERENT + with the extended (not of the base game I concede) you get epilogues for most of your choices in ME3 without a doubt.

    also, if you did not like any of the 3 endings. excuse me. what did you expect??? did you expect to just DEFEAT THE REAPERS and EVERYTHING BE OK??? that they just lived HAPPILY EVER AFTER??? that shepard was going to have BLUE BABIES and grow old at a vineyard??? are you 8 years old??? OF COURSE ALL ENDINGS were going to be GRIM AND MELANCHOLIC. did you play a different trilogy from me??? did you expect freaking zelda???? REAPERS HELLO????????? REMEMBER????

    BONUS: even if the "colors" are only different, your exploration/time-investment of the ENTIRE trilogy still mattered big time, as the galaxy can be utterly DESTROYED if you did not explore/invest time.

    Deus Ex - Human Revolution, released around the same time, had THE SAME STYLE OF ENDINGS, yet was praised for its story. but no one bats an eye there, whereas for ME3 everyone lost their minds.

    The game also had THE BEST (though not that special anyway) gameplay of the 3 games, with the best mix of 3rd-person action and RPG elements (ME1 lacked in action, ME2 lacked in RPG). it also had a fully immersive multiplayer mode NO ONE EXPECTED, EVERYONE LOVED, YET EVERYONE SEEMS TO FORGET WHEN CRITICIZING ME3 and also was absolutely NOT REQUIRED to achieve best single-player ending, that is BLATANTLY FALSE. and also (though it does not count for the base game) one of the best DLC of the time, and arguably the best bioware DLC ever: Citadel.

    YES, the final stages are NOTHING compared to the final stages of the other two games (Ilos/citadel for ME1, omega suicide mission for ME2) because it was rushed, THAT SUCKS. that has to put the game below 9/10 by itself. they should had developed London missions 5 times more, with specific parts relating to krogan, geth/quarian, and the amount of still loyal-surviving companions and some other side missions. they should have released the game at 2013 AT THE EARLIEST, and fully develop the final epic ending. but do NOT condemn the rest of the game please. its moronic.

    the game is 8-8.5/10 but i put 10/10 to counter the hundreds of moronic 0/10 ratings of immature imbeciles.    … Expand
  84. zodak
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    this game definitely deserves more than 5.8 user rating imho. i literally had tears in my eyes when I saw the ending for the first time. throughout the game you will have to make several hard decisions for you probably have grown to like most of the characters very much therefore the impacts can be incisive sometime. profound dialogues betwenn interesting characters embedded in anthis game definitely deserves more than 5.8 user rating imho. i literally had tears in my eyes when I saw the ending for the first time. throughout the game you will have to make several hard decisions for you probably have grown to like most of the characters very much therefore the impacts can be incisive sometime. profound dialogues betwenn interesting characters embedded in an immersive story. for me, mass effect is one great trilogy for the ages and lives up the quality of part one and two.

    play this for yourselves, then decide. it will be worth your while.    … Expand
  85. Corefitz
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    Everything from Mass Effect 2 survived and Bioware added what needed to be added, polished what should have been and basically did everything right...

    Until the ending.
    And some alternate ending cooked up as a 3rd option isn't going to make up for how much you destroyed.
  86. Sh3p4rd90
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    With exception for the unsatisfying ending, everything else this journey has to offer is just pure awesomeness. The Reapers invasion is upon us and everyone faces annihilation, the faith of the milky way galaxy rests in your hands. You'll need to assemble the fleet, strengthen the ranks and confront new tough decisions to win this war. Combat feels smoother, visuals is looking sharper andWith exception for the unsatisfying ending, everything else this journey has to offer is just pure awesomeness. The Reapers invasion is upon us and everyone faces annihilation, the faith of the milky way galaxy rests in your hands. You'll need to assemble the fleet, strengthen the ranks and confront new tough decisions to win this war. Combat feels smoother, visuals is looking sharper and just about everything has been tuned to some degree. If you can forgive the somewhat lackluster ending then there really is an amazing game to be found here. I definitely recommend.… Expand
  87. yota71
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Not as good as ME2 but this is a solid game that leaves a sign, this is a game (one of the few) that i played more than two time, yes maybe the end was weak, but not that bad
  88. AFriendlyMan
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    I just remember how epic it was when i played it. Really don’t understand many of people here - game was awesome. As for me: better than 2 part.
  89. Gearetic
    Dec 3, 2019
    8
    I've recently taken it upon myself to replay through the entire trilogy back to back and I suppose I have to be the one to say it:

    Mass Effect 3 is not a bad game. Shocking, I know. The user review score would have you believe this is some sort of failure but you have to understand the context of these reviews, especially now, years after release when everything has settled. Mass    I've recently taken it upon myself to replay through the entire trilogy back to back and I suppose I have to be the one to say it:

    Mass Effect 3 is not a bad game.

    Shocking, I know. The user review score would have you believe this is some sort of failure but you have to understand the context of these reviews, especially now, years after release when everything has settled. Mass Effect 3 was the very first sign of EA's descent into madness that Bioware unfortunately got caught up in. This is the first single player game that featured the now notorious micro-transaction system we all despise. These monetization methods and publisher meddling have proven to be game killers, and Mass Effect 3 was the first warning we got. Couple that with an unfortunate handling of the game's ending sequence that resulted in the outrage and barrage of negative reviews you now see before you. With all that said, I can now begin to explain why this game is actually fantastic and still worth your time.

    VIsuals:
    The visuals in ME3 are a significant upgrade to the previous entries. Although it definitely is not ahead of it's time in any way, we have to remember that ME1 came out in 2007 and somehow looked worse than a lot of games from 2 years prior. This is a third person RPG, meaning that it is not beholden to the standards of a linear FPS, let's say. Even so, the visuals in ME3 somehow manage not to look particularly dated even close to 2020. That said, there are still some issues that permeate throughout the entire trilogy. The animations tend to look very stiff and awkward a lot of the time and the facial animations leave a lot to be desired. In fact, I can't say the quality of the animations changed much at all since the first game, leaving most of the characters looking pretty deadpan even in an RPG that is 80% all about character interactions. Another issue are all the character models besides the important, handcrafted ones. All the ME games have used the same shoddy system of generating side characters that ends up making human NPC's look laughably unrealistic compared to any of the main characters. Everything else, however, the visual style, textures, lighting, environments and most of the models do their job well.

    Gameplay:
    This is where ME3 truly surpasses its predecessors. The previous games have been little more in terms of their gameplay than sitting behind cover, poping up to shoot every now and then and casting the odd ability to kill things faster. Sometimes you would have to leave cover and find a different place to shoot from. It felt horrendous in ME1, it was significantly changed and improved in ME2 and ME3 combines elements of both and improves them further. While ME1's RPG mechanics were certainly more fleshed out than the actual combat, ME2 was kind of in reverse, with less options for customization and more emphasis on quality of combat, which worked surprisingly well in that game. ME3 has both, with more options and returning features from the original along with a much tighter and more intense combat system that gives enough wiggle room to actually become good at the game. With the now much expanded arsenal of weapons, mods and equipment, all of which feel different to use, they give you the freedom to tailor your experience to your preferred play style. Firing weapons in this game feels amazing and chaining that with dodging, running, meleeing, and using powers all flow wonderfully together. My only issue is that the enemies feel a bit too bullet-spongey.

    Story:
    This is where it gets tricky. The overall quality of the writing is about the same as in ME2. So that's great. Right?
    Well, it is but the caveat here is that ending. I've never actually experienced the endings of the vanilla game, which was said to be not only lacking in variety, but also confusing and open-ended. Not good for capping off a complete trilogy. That's the thing though, they actually IMPROVED the ending via DLC by changing or providing additional scenes and context. That's something at least and they didn't need to do it either. They could have just left it where it was and not bother correcting their mistake so I appreciate their corrective efforts with the added complaint that it did not need to happen in the first place if they had done it properly the first time. It is not unfair to mention that ME3 has some of the most memorable and epic moments in the series and features what is probably one of my all time favorite DLC campaigns. The one in question is the Citadel DLC, which is absolutely bonkers in terms of its tone and narrative compared to anything we've seen in the series and I love it.

    To sum up, ME3 is an excellent game that has made some mistakes and rectified a lot of them. So long as you get the version of the game that includes all of the DLC and ignore any and all MTX's, you are in for a great experience, provided you've played the previous games of course    … Expand
  90. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    Conclusion to beloved Shepherd, hero of Mass Effect series, which was disappointing on the end...
    Every other aspect of this game is EPIC as was on previous installment.
  91. SilverOrlov
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    I know that many gamers complained about this game as unsuccessful in the Mass Effect trilogy. However, I really liked this game and I want to give it the highest rating as it was an interesting final of that trilogy. The strongest impressions of these games I experienced in this part.
  92. Agress0r
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Опишу то, чем мне ярче всего запомнилась эта часть игры.
    Проходил все части и знакомился я с Трилогией в 2019 году.
    -
    Сразу отмечу важный момент - со старта этой части я смотрел на игру как на окончание событий, происходивших в прошлых частях игры, и в каком-то смысле это так и вышло. Сюжетные события завершаются, но иногда не так как хотелось бы. Влияние прошлых частей на эту часть осталось, разве что важность многих решений из прошлых игр трилогии, в этой части стала гораздо ниже, и из за этого часто наблюдается прописанный СЦЕНАРИСТАМИ сюжет, а не выбранный игроком путь.
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    Лично моё вовлечение во всех частях игры было больше нацеленно не на события и эпик, происходивший вокруг, а на персонажей, которые принимали участие в этих событиях. Каждый из них имеет свою историю, свои душевные и личные проблемы а так же свои особенности - для себя подметил, что на время прохождения трилогии они были для меня в каком-то смысле "второй семьей". По итогу я пришёл к заключению - критическим фактором в том, как вы думаете об этой игре и как вы её оцените в целом, будет то, как вам понравились и запомнились персонажи, с которыми вы прошли этот долгий путь, прямиком с первой части трилогии. Если привязанности нету и вас интересовал только основной сюжет, то вы получите скорее всего только разочарование в виде разноцветной концовки и дырок в сюжетной части.
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    Дополнения на мой взгляд весьма объёмные, и выглядят они интереснее чем в прошлой части, да и сопартийцы их активно комментируют. Больше всего понравилось DLC Цитадель. Смесь юмора, старых воспоминаний и сражений создаёт хорошую комедию и в своём роде фан сервис, ну а так же доставляет много эмоций и позитивных ощущений. (если обратить внимание на критику в сторону этого DLC, то большинство нулей и плохих оценок стоит за несерьёзность этого дополнения... Мол галактике пиз*ец, жнецы уничтожают планеты а Шепард в этом время устраивает вечеринку. Я же ничего не могу сказать по этому поводу т.к на игру смотрю иначе чем те, кто пишет такой отзыв)
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    Концовка... Ну, да - если прое*ться так по полной сказали Биовары.
    Ваши прошлые решения оказывают малейшее влияние на происходящее. Есть возможность изменить характер концовки, сделать её более жестокой или более мягкой, в одном варианте погибнет и Нормандия, и ваш отряд, который шёл с вами в последний бой, в другом варианте, при хорошей подготовке и больших военных ресурсах, Нормандия, как и ваш экипаж выживает, а сражение не выглядит столь безысходным. Происходящие события обретают вид уверенно высокой боевой готовности к битве, да и катализатор ведёт спокойный диалог, нежели насмехается над Шепардом при низкой боеготовности. Из этого видим, что влияние решений на окружающие события есть, но на конечный выбор и исход - нет.    … Expand
  93. MaxmilianKohler
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Part of a wonderful series.

    Better than ME2: Dialog skipping finally doesn't accidentally trigger. Worse than ME2: Mission statuses don't update in the journal, meaning that you have to check online to see what the next step is. You get missions that you can't complete till later in the game, but no telling when or where. They let you do all this f*ggitty male on male    Part of a wonderful series.

    Better than ME2:
    Dialog skipping finally doesn't accidentally trigger.

    Worse than ME2:
    Mission statuses don't update in the journal, meaning that you have to check online to see what the next step is.
    You get missions that you can't complete till later in the game, but no telling when or where.

    They let you do all this f*ggitty male on male degeneracy, but if I wanna be a hot little femshep slut that sleeps around with my whole crew somehow that's immoral. Slut shaming c*nts.    … Expand
  94. Kadirov
    Jul 5, 2019
    9
    A great game with a lazy ending. No past choices matter in the end. This was disappointing, but the game itself gave me great emotions.
  95. Turgun
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand those stupid idiots who are screaming about the fact that the game is a failure, I beat it 3-4 times, and all that is said against the game is all an obscene lie.… Expand
  96. Fatbag
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account on metacritic just to review Mass effect. The series as a whole is not without flaws, and yet I still have never been so touched by the atmosphere presented by a game. The ending of the trilogy is unfortunately marred by ambiguity that is only rectified by paying for the Leviathan dlc. That being said, the series is easily my favorite set of games of all time by far. Even in 2019. A must have series for any gamer… Expand
  97. Freem4n
    May 11, 2019
    9
    Just finished the game and very very disappointed in the ending. I spent 37 hours in this game on hardest difficulty, finishing every single quest available (except for those which are bugged) just to find out that I can't even get the perfect ending, because I have to play online to get galactic readiness above 5k or whatever. Couldn't you tell me that before? I spent 3 hours replayingJust finished the game and very very disappointed in the ending. I spent 37 hours in this game on hardest difficulty, finishing every single quest available (except for those which are bugged) just to find out that I can't even get the perfect ending, because I have to play online to get galactic readiness above 5k or whatever. Couldn't you tell me that before? I spent 3 hours replaying the last hour of the game because at first i thought i've chosen the wrong dialog option in conversation with Catalyst or something, and there is no save available in the last hour. Very disappointed, and I feel like I've been cheated on. I think I'm gonna request a refund, and I will think twice now before buying other BioWare games if any at all. Very disappointing. 5/10
    PS On second thought, best game series ever. My initial critique was about broken end game mechanic, not the story itself or the choices that you are given. Those are very good, and the more I think about it the more I like them. 9/10.    … Expand
  98. Your_Muza
    May 8, 2019
    9
    Good end of great story. It's amazing that all 3 games are very good and we will alwaysl remember the adventure of captain Shepard.
  99. shadorn
    May 6, 2019
    10
    This game is just awesome, the amount of quality content, gameplay, balance and "soul" put into this game is just staggering. It sadden me to see that the work of countless professionals gets so bad reviews just because of a single perceived defect: the ending. And just because "it is too linear".

    I fail to comprehend how come people did not realise sooner (i.e. after the first hours    This game is just awesome, the amount of quality content, gameplay, balance and "soul" put into this game is just staggering. It sadden me to see that the work of countless professionals gets so bad reviews just because of a single perceived defect: the ending. And just because "it is too linear".

    I fail to comprehend how come people did not realise sooner (i.e. after the first hours with mass effect 1) that in this game all choices are just "illusion of choices", i.e. that all possible paths have already been settled for us, and they all lead to more or less the same outcome; because even as it is, the production cost of this kind of games is just sky high.

    Instead of appreciating the amount of work behind this masterpiece, the exciting journey that lead to a truly epic ending, people complain that the producer should have done even more, that they should have gone beyond budgets and nowadays technical limitations to implement "true choices". It's crazy.

    I played this game in 2019, it costed me only few bucks and I've got almost touched by its beauty: personally I believe it deservers much higher metacritic rating.    … Expand
  100. ElCucuy
    Apr 24, 2019
    9
    Here the developers tried to do everything the same as in the second part, but more and better. It is no less cinematic, dramatic, the action part is improved, the dialogues and text are more, the exploration of the planets, which many found boring from the second part, is eliminated. It would seem that the perfect completion of the trilogy, but either did not have enough time, or theHere the developers tried to do everything the same as in the second part, but more and better. It is no less cinematic, dramatic, the action part is improved, the dialogues and text are more, the exploration of the planets, which many found boring from the second part, is eliminated. It would seem that the perfect completion of the trilogy, but either did not have enough time, or the scriptwriter of the first two parts did not have enough, but the final leaves a residue. This was not how the trilogy of games was supposed to end, where you almost at every step make momentous decisions that, because of the final, 3 parts really do not matter. In addition, there is a strong contrast with the strongest final 2 parts.

    So, if not to mention the ending, this game is not inferior to the great previous game. 9 out of 10.    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2012
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. CPUGamer
    Apr 11, 2012
    90
    BioWare captures the scale of the conflict well, but always focuses on the people involved in it. It's pretty amazing just how badly EA disregarded the heart of the game – the characters and the world – when they began their marking blitzkrieg, but don't worry, it's oh so definitely there – Day 1 DLC, controversial endings, and questionable use of resources be damned. This is a fine, lovingly crafted game with a clear vision despite the realities of corporations and damning business practices.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 5, 2012
    80
    A game that's more shooter than role-playing, and a conclusion that's more spectacular than dramatic. [Apr 2012, p.47]
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  3. Absolute Games
    Mar 31, 2012
    85
    Finishing a trilogy is always difficult. Tying off dozens of story threads which had been woven by players into many different tapestries is a daunting task. Mass Effect 3 is the first game that succeeded at this colossal undertaking.
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