Mass Effect 3

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  1. unotavailable
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    The game that killed the whole series. Hardly anything about it is good, but the worst part is of course the story/ending. Stay away.
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  7. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9
    Plot & Characters - 10
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 10
    Replayability - 7
    Performance - 10
  8. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Mass Effect 3 is a good game, but ultimately a disappointing capstone to a stellar trilogy. It's high points are among the highest of any in Bioware's catalogue, but there are so many narrative problems surrounding them. Bioware couldn't make key friends too relevant to the game because they may be dead from the prior game, leaving many of the games most emotionally engaging stories aMass Effect 3 is a good game, but ultimately a disappointing capstone to a stellar trilogy. It's high points are among the highest of any in Bioware's catalogue, but there are so many narrative problems surrounding them. Bioware couldn't make key friends too relevant to the game because they may be dead from the prior game, leaving many of the games most emotionally engaging stories a little listless. It has incredible peaks in its writing and incredible valleys, and has largely lost track of the original themes of the first game. It does boast some high quality combat mechanics that really shine in the weirdly high quality multiplayer mode. Overall a mediocre game elevated by its older siblings.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. AJCk19
    May 6, 2023
    6
    For something that was supposed to be far more advance than the 1st two games. It retro acted a lot of the story and didn't live up to a lot of marketing promises. However, the team did try to fix some of their mistakes through dlc.

    Gameplay was great, but the long term investment into the story didn't pay off. So a 5 star out of 10 (half for half) seems fair to me. Although, devs did    For something that was supposed to be far more advance than the 1st two games. It retro acted a lot of the story and didn't live up to a lot of marketing promises. However, the team did try to fix some of their mistakes through dlc.

    Gameplay was great, but the long term investment into the story didn't pay off. So a 5 star out of 10 (half for half) seems fair to me. Although, devs did try to come back and fix the story. I'll give it +1.5 more star on top of that. Metacritic doesn't allow half points, so a 6 it is.    … Expand
  11. 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»
  12. 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.
  13. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  14. 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
  15. ObamasSon
    Apr 2, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished almost the whole game and didn't know that Ashley can join the team and I always thought she is not supposedt to be in the squad.
    I played the whole fn game without a major character that was there since the very first mass effect mission. Destroyed the entire expierence.
    F this game The game is actually good but the fact that you can mess up someone joining your squad is fd up    … Expand
  16. Opex28
    Mar 29, 2023
    6
    Первый умный был детина, средний был тоже умный, третий вовсе был дурак (отсылка на русские народные сказки)
    Не поймите меня неправильно. 3 часть отнюдь не плохая, а очень добротная игра. Не имей эта игра в названии приставку Mass Effect, то и оценка была бы выше. Но первые 2 части задали поистине космическую планку, достигнуть которую не могут спустя даже 10 лет.
    Ну и конечно "светофор"    Первый умный был детина, средний был тоже умный, третий вовсе был дурак (отсылка на русские народные сказки)
    Не поймите меня неправильно. 3 часть отнюдь не плохая, а очень добротная игра. Не имей эта игра в названии приставку Mass Effect, то и оценка была бы выше. Но первые 2 части задали поистине космическую планку, достигнуть которую не могут спустя даже 10 лет.
    Ну и конечно "светофор" в конце. Не такого фанаты ожидали... Да и объяснение мотивации Жнецов это просто детский лепет. Мы [Спойлер] вас, что бы вы не [Спойлер] сами себя..
    К сожалению с этой части наша любимая игра начала угасать как Солнце Хестрома (кто знает, какая концовка была по Дрю Карпишину поймет о чем я)    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. vova22379
    Jan 30, 2023
    4
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  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  23. 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
  24. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
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  25. TastieToasty
    Nov 2, 2022
    7
    War is depressing.
    The feel of the game is completly diffrent compared to the other games.
    FOV is embarrasing You cant Holster your weapons anymore it feels more like a big Cod Campaign and not a true Roleplaygame. and your decisions didnt really matter from ME2. the DLC's are also terrible, the omega dlc was boring and long. I thought you could visit it again but nope you cant.    War is depressing.
    The feel of the game is completly diffrent compared to the other games.

    FOV is embarrasing
    You cant Holster your weapons anymore
    it feels more like a big Cod Campaign and not a true Roleplaygame.
    and your decisions didnt really matter from ME2.

    the DLC's are also terrible, the omega dlc was boring and long.
    I thought you could visit it again but nope you cant.
    the citadel is also really small compared and there arent any mayor areas where you can walk like in ME2.

    as I said it really feels like a big COD campaing and not like a RPG anymore, the holstering is also a big issue for me in this regards.

    Mass effect 5 is in development, it will even have old characters like Liara.

    Oh God, I am really worried because the REAL Bioware is GONE.
    only the name and legacy remains.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. ryeli
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    This game is the weakest of the trilogy. I wouldn't recommend playing it unless you are absolutely in love with the characters. The plot is weak and the writing is boring. The intro was very strong and had me ready for a compelling story but it immediately falls off and stays off. The gameplay loop is repetitive with the only interesting changes being that you might get in a turret at someThis game is the weakest of the trilogy. I wouldn't recommend playing it unless you are absolutely in love with the characters. The plot is weak and the writing is boring. The intro was very strong and had me ready for a compelling story but it immediately falls off and stays off. The gameplay loop is repetitive with the only interesting changes being that you might get in a turret at some point. I have to give it props for being the most cinematic entry in the trilogy but it doesn't make up for the rest of it's shortcomings. A huge disappointment.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. gotterpotter56
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Несмотря на скомканную концовку, она не так ужасна. Думаю это тупо из-за этой концовки считать всю игру говном
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best PC Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
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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