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
  31. ydi
    Jul 21, 2022
    0
    Mass Effect serisine 2022 yılında başlayan biri olarak ME1 eski olmasına rağmen hikayesiyle kurtardı. ME2'de eski gibiydi ama oynanışı, hikayesi, açık dünyası ve görevleri olarak üzerine o kadar şey koymuş ki. Ondan sonra büyük beklentiyle ME3'e geçtim ve dibe çakıldım. O kadar hayal kırıklığına uğradım ki oyuna devam bile etmeyeceğim. Bir öncekinin üzerine bir şey koymadıkları gibi güzelMass Effect serisine 2022 yılında başlayan biri olarak ME1 eski olmasına rağmen hikayesiyle kurtardı. ME2'de eski gibiydi ama oynanışı, hikayesi, açık dünyası ve görevleri olarak üzerine o kadar şey koymuş ki. Ondan sonra büyük beklentiyle ME3'e geçtim ve dibe çakıldım. O kadar hayal kırıklığına uğradım ki oyuna devam bile etmeyeceğim. Bir öncekinin üzerine bir şey koymadıkları gibi güzel yanlarını da çıkarmışlar. Dialoglar berbat olmuş ve çok çizgisel giden bir oyuna dönmüş, üzüldüm.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. Amorph0us
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Other than the disappointing finale, I found it very amusing. The design was top notch. I am not sure it deserves the hate.
  38. 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
  39. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Really good game with the multiplayer where I've spent many hours. Good finish of the trilogy.
  40. Gekyll
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Хорошее продолжение 2 части, сюжет стал более масштабным. в целом эта та же игра только чутька хуже
  41. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Improved combat since ME2, story a bit weaker but true fans are loving it still, multiplayer was forgettable.
  42. 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((
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Ltom
    Sep 24, 2021
    4
    Mass Effect 3 is a mess of overdesign and copying from other games it has no job copying from. For clarities sake, I played this game right after I finished Mass Effect 1 and 2. And I got to say, it is by far the weakest Mass Effect game I've played. Playing this game feels like seeing a good friend go down a depression spiral, it's unfocused, it's pacing is trash, character'sMass Effect 3 is a mess of overdesign and copying from other games it has no job copying from. For clarities sake, I played this game right after I finished Mass Effect 1 and 2. And I got to say, it is by far the weakest Mass Effect game I've played. Playing this game feels like seeing a good friend go down a depression spiral, it's unfocused, it's pacing is trash, character's personalities are changed to make this whole game feel more like gears of war and the expendables, instead of what Mass Effect was. It's not all bad of course, it does have it's moments, like any other game does. And it is a really good experience when it wants to be. The problem is, it doesn't want to be good often. The new characters are also painfully bad, such as james who I wish I could let die from the first mission. Or cortez who is a semi replacement for joker, only worse and way more annoying than he has any right to be (but he can die on the final mission so that gave me a smile at least).

    When Mass Effect 3 is good is when it is actually Mass Effect. When you hang around with Garrus, Tali, Liara. You know, the usual suspects, and have fun. It does happen a lot and before playing the casino DLC party ending, I was going to give this game a 1 or 0 out of 10. But I have to admit that, no matter how disappointed I am in this game, and no matter how much I disliked most of the game. It does have those moments that put a smile on your face and a tear in your eye. So, for that alone I'll give it a 4. I don't think it worth more than that and I will get into it later. For now, let's focus on the pros and cons.

    Pros: Biotics have nicer effects and some biotics that used to not have much impact in the game now feel a lot better.
    Gunplay is arguably better.

    Cons: The characters introduced in the third game are borderline horrendous, with the exception of traynor. Other than that, they are either forgettable or asinine.

    The pacing of the story is way off, it tries to give this sense of urgency that is destroyed the moment you stop to find cables for some random schmuck

    Old characters you know and love turn into action movie protagonist level of dumb and annoying sometimes. Something that's fine for the new ones (since that's what they are supposed to be I guess), but not for the older ones who where never like that.

    Shepard feels weird when compared to other games of the series. He feels disconnected and turns into a military **** only to make a 180 in the final mission. Which leads me to believe that there was some push from EA to make him like that. But I wouldn't know and assuming gets us nowhere (nor does it change the fact).

    Side missions and companions feel "weaker" than in previous titles (not combat wise, story wise).

    That's for the big ones, in my opinion. I could go on about how the gameplay feels clunky and a bad ripoff from gears of war, or how the game forces you to interact with characters you don't want to, or how everybody talks too much all the **** time. "Oh, here's a ladder, oh here's the door) it's like a constant tutorial. A constant tutorials I didn't and for and don't want. Or how military mumbo jumbo makes every dialogue feel stupid and annoying and how there are less than half dialogue options, compared to ME2. But, I digress.

    The main problem with ME3 is that it trying to be something it's not. It's trying to be gears of war and the expendables, when it should have just be something more akin to band of brothers. And it works when it is more like it, that's the frustrating part, they know how to make the game good and just didn't. The voice acting is a toss frankly, some voice acting is amazing and some is trash with everything in between. The ending is something that will divide opinions a lot. As a starters, I love bitter endings. I like it when the ending puts a tear in my eye, when someone isn't making it back this time. The last hurrah! If you will. So the ending isn't something I completely dislikes and there is some amazing award worthy voice acting in the final mission in my opinion. But that is not enough to carry this one home I'm afraid. For context. I 100% this game in 35 hours (roughly 3-4 I was afk but just go with it) and for 20-24 of them I was out of my mind, pissed off with how they treated the old characters and the fact that I had to interact with the new, annoying, boring, pieces of **** they put in the story. I got the """good""" ending with 8000 military strength points (you don't need that much you need 7400 I believe) and I would be lying if I said that I didn't like doing any of it. Or that I wasn't sentimental in the final mission. But it's just not enough. So, I can't in good faith recommend this game. If you want to play it for the trilogy, do it. However, be prepared to be disappointed a lot of times. That's that... Hopefully the new one will be better though I wouldn't hold my breath. Oh, one last thing. ME Andromeda was way **** better than ME3    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. Avalord
    Jul 23, 2021
    5
    What good are professional critics for? The rated this almost as high as ME 2.
    While ME 1 and 2 deserve praise the third installment of the series does not.
    Missing skill and equipment development that makes a difference, story dragging on and without any real choices and most of all clunky, un-precise controls like swimming against a strong current that's Mass Effect 3. It really was a    What good are professional critics for? The rated this almost as high as ME 2.
    While ME 1 and 2 deserve praise the third installment of the series does not.
    Missing skill and equipment development that makes a difference, story dragging on and without any real choices and most of all clunky, un-precise controls like swimming against a strong current that's Mass Effect 3. It really was a test of my endurance to see through the game just to get to know how Shepard's story ends. Yeah, predictable...    … Expand
  48. 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 :)
  49. 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
  50. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    всё ещё хорошая, но немного слитая третья часть похождений капитана Шепарда.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. Piruz
    May 30, 2021
    3
    Not as exhausting as Mass Effect 2, not as fun to play as ME 1( if we consider that it was fun at all). Just ended the whole trilogy and i have to say, that they keep that ME level on stable "peace of **** All games around 4/10, but i gave my emotional rate to ME 2( 1/10) and considering ME 1 is the best and that ME 3 is the THIRD game in superpopular series and it is still so bad i'llNot as exhausting as Mass Effect 2, not as fun to play as ME 1( if we consider that it was fun at all). Just ended the whole trilogy and i have to say, that they keep that ME level on stable "peace of **** All games around 4/10, but i gave my emotional rate to ME 2( 1/10) and considering ME 1 is the best and that ME 3 is the THIRD game in superpopular series and it is still so bad i'll give 3 to ME3… Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. NicoCC
    Apr 24, 2021
    1
    Whoever wrote this concluding story and whoever produced the 3rd ME should be placed in the gulags. I'm sick and tired of lazy and idiotic writing. Not to mention the bs neo-marxist agenda placed into media and games.
  59. ppytry
    Mar 24, 2021
    0
    Самый классный шутер из всех в которые я когда-либо играл. Динамичный, крутой, не слишком длинный и не короткий. Самое то.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Sonuyla hayal kırıklığı yaratsa da oynanış olarak yine güzel bir oyundu. Sonu hakikaten kötüydü ama.
  66. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    The continuation of the legendary series was successful and worthy. A little bit confusing endings though.
  67. 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
  68. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    3
    Eh the game that ruined this series. You build up truly phenomenal plot and characters just to take a huge crap at it in the end. Even after their attempt to subdue the backlash with DLC leaves distaste.
  69. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  70. 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).
  71. 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 .
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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!
  77. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    A great ending to the story across the span of three games and accompanying media.
  78. 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
  79. przemeks1982
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best action-RPGs, and one of the best game plots of all time - interesting, emotional, immersive.
  80. TwiggX
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Am shocked how an amazing series, all based on what you choose, can end like this, a game that carry you choice, from first, to third game, at the end just spits on all you do true out those three games, did not count any of you choices, just give you three colors to end with. Cant imagine it be that bad.
  81. relampago
    Aug 30, 2020
    6
    O jogo no geral é bom mas com um final completamente estragado pelos escritores passa ao lado de ser excelente
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    Mass Effect 3 is the concluding chapter in the Commander Shepard trilogy and one of the most controversial games of the past decade. The amount of disappointment and anger that this game managed to generate is immeasurable. This, along with the disappointing Dragon Age 2, sucked away every ounce of good will that Bioware generated. Almost a decade has passed since ME3's release, and itsMass Effect 3 is the concluding chapter in the Commander Shepard trilogy and one of the most controversial games of the past decade. The amount of disappointment and anger that this game managed to generate is immeasurable. This, along with the disappointing Dragon Age 2, sucked away every ounce of good will that Bioware generated. Almost a decade has passed since ME3's release, and its sting can still be felt today. ME3 is a game that has sadly gotten worse over time. However, I do not believe this is a bad game. Far from it.

    The Reapers have successfully invaded the galaxy, and now Shepard has to do their part to unite the different races together in an effort to stop the Reapers, all the while building the ultimate Deus Ex Machina known as The Crucible that could possibly be used to stop them for good. The quality of the storytelling is very sporadic. One moment I'm face-palming at how moronic and out-of-character someone is, or how contrived, awkward or force another moment can be, but then be greeted with moments of pure awesomeness, spectacle, or just plain heart-warming. However, what this game is most infamous for lies within its conclusion. In its original state, the endings truly are awful. No question about it. All of the choices you've made, the characters you've grown to love, the alliances you have built. All of that gets practically wasted by the final ""decisions"" Shepard is forced to choose from. If you invested your time and energy into this series for the five years it had been going on up to that point, absolutely you would feel demoralized by this moment. Bioware did attempt to remedy this a bit with the release of an Extended Cut that was meant to add further closure and explanations for certain details (all the while creating new questions that shouldn't be there). It certainly was a much needed patch job, but that's all it was. It still didn't fully fix the issues that the game's conclusion suffered from, and it will forever be remembered for that. While there are still plenty of big choices to be made throughout the game, most of them are within the context of the previous two games, rather than ones made for this game exclusively.

    Gameplay has received both improvements and detriments. Out of the original trilogy, I definitely think that this has the best combat. The movement options feel more refined, the levels are a little more open-ended, organic and less "video-gamey", the gunplay feels ultra satisfying and the weapon upgrade system adds an extra layer of depth. They also managed to find a strong compromise with the level up system. It's not as in-depth as ME1, but not nearly as stripped down as ME2. The probing mini-game is now just a simple "find dot on the map and poke it" and snag the item. The game also benefits from some great looking environments and some of the best voice acting in the series.

    The gameplay detriments, though, are pretty egregious. Firstly, the sidequest structure in this game is terrible. You get most of your sidequests by just eavesdropping on peoples' incredibly private conversations, then you go out on the galaxy map, find the thing and bring it back. If that sounds tedious to you, you'll be *happy* to know that the codex does NOT keep track of mission completion! If you get sidetracked in the middle of a mission, or just put the game down for a while and forget about it, you are not going to know how far along you are unless you retrace your steps to make sure you got everything. You would need to do a sidequest on its own to completion with no distractions just to make sure you do it right. Hell, a few of the quests don't even bother telling you the location of a planet, and unless you look up a guide you're gonna have to scour the entire galaxy just to find the damn thing. That is bad game design. The dialogue wheel also reduces your choices between paragon and renegade, with no in-between. The war asset system, while neat in concept, is poorly executed and, unless you have the EC and story DLCs, all but force you to engage in multiplayer if you want to achieve the best possible outcome.

    The best way to describe ME3 would be "sporadic". It shifts back and forth between stupidity and brilliance, fun and tedium. I still honestly believe it's a solid game, in spite of its faults, but I don't blame anyone for being soured by it.    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. 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!
  89. dempzeez
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    The end leave a bit to be desired, but overall, it's an amazing experience!
  90. 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
  91. nWoSkylite21
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    ME3 was a perfect pay-off game there ever was... up until the end. Such a let down.
  92. Evil_User
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    It would be a good game, if not for the ending. She puts an end to all parts of the game. You can safely follow the path of the apostate from the first part, because in the end there will still be garbage that will cover all the good that you tried to do for the world and your team. 4 precisely because of the ending. so would put 9
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Combat is better than its predecessors. Finale is a bit disappointing. Graphics are fine.
  97. rabidmonkfish
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game up until that ending.......so bad it was like eating a nice meal at a restaurant and then just as your finishing your told that all the ingredients had been stuck up the chefs bum before cooking it.

    this is the kind of ending i would make if my sole intent was to spoil the entire franchise. Touted as "your adventure where your choices matter" with hundreds of hours spent over 3 games only to get a selection of multiple colour endings....i honestly still think that the fan theories of indoctrination must be the real answer and i am still waiting 8 years later for bioware/EA to fess up and release the real ending. This game goes down in my memory of the worst F U ending in gaming history...    … Expand
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. Kluco
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    While being the weakest game in the trilogy story wise, Mass Effect 3 makes a significant improvement in combat and graphic design. Even with if the ending is very disappointing to many fans you shouldn't write the game off, Mass Effect 3 is still a game worth playing and experiencing.
  101. Thaeru
    Mar 6, 2012
    3
    Rather than trying to expand on the formula which set Mass Effect as one of those rpg-shooter hybrids which grow more frequent as the years pass by, Bioware decided to dismiss it completely in favour of Michael Bay-grade explosions and the like.

    Mass Effect 3 starts off almost a year after ME2 where Shepard has done nothing of note except somehow end up on Earth and is being trailed by    Rather than trying to expand on the formula which set Mass Effect as one of those rpg-shooter hybrids which grow more frequent as the years pass by, Bioware decided to dismiss it completely in favour of Michael Bay-grade explosions and the like.

    Mass Effect 3 starts off almost a year after ME2 where Shepard has done nothing of note except somehow end up on Earth and is being trailed by the Alliance for the **** you've done". That's nice, guess he stopped working with Cerberus and the Council's spectre status meant nothing.

    Anyway, auto-dialogue sets in with little to no player input for minutes on end, probably one of their new innovations when impatient people found dialogue boring and then explosions occur and the Reapers are there. The entire galaxy acts shocked.

    Now, maybe I expected too much from the writers but the pacing is horrible. This isn't just for the intro--though the intro does a wonderful job of showing it--with the entire game having Shepard talking without the player's input and the game hoping to imagine you know **** when you don't before explosions happen everywhere.

    It almost seems like they were trying to build a blockbuster movie rather than write the end of the trilogy, Mac Walters and Casey Hudson being supervised by Michael Bay who's constantly yelling "MORE EXPLOSIONS" throughout the entire creation process.

    In addition to this, importing serves little to no purpose. Killed a character before? It's somehow back alive! Spare a character? Well, they died off-screen! The consequences which were advertised for years now, since the very inception of the series, becoming meaningless and serving nothing but wasting a writer's five seconds to create a new line for the sake of importing.

    I feel like I've been robbed, not simply because of my purchase of ME3 being a complete waste but the entire trilogy built up absolutely nothing. Unable to play ME1 or ME2 anymore, ME3 spoils the entire experience. If I wanted automatic dialogue, crappy plots and one-liners I would find myself playing Gears of War, least they have a slightly rewarding ending (Yes, ME3 ends on a downer note that tries to be optimistic and leaves you with hundreds of questions, none which they try to answer).

    Bioware has fallen hard as of yet, I don't trust they'll be able to stand anymore.

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    Gameplay is choppy on PC, one button covering a thousand functions reeks of bad porting.

    Graphics are worse on PC, shadows everywhere try to obscure poor textures. High Res Patch may be coming but it won't matter since everything is hidden under layers of shadow.

    Multiplayer gets tiresome quickly, essentially being singleplayer without the dialogue (oh wait, that is the singleplayer. lol.) which you fight waves of enemies with Hackett telling you to do things here or there. Level up system is poorly thought out, certain characters have huge imbalances and you need to sacrifice your MP character to get assets for the Single Player (REPLAY VALUE!!111 *cough* not).

    Multiplayer is also necessary to get the better endings, which is absolutely **** absurd.

    Day 1 DLC up the ass costing upwards to 900$ for everything.

    Mass Effect 3 is absolute garbage, as much as I hate to say it.    … Collapse
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#8 Best PC Game of 2012
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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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