Mass Effect Legendary Edition

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  1. SpajASE
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    khm... I love metacritic to see this all reviews espacially for this one. Mostly because of Mass Effect 1 , Mass Effect 1 was great game but had problems in cover system that's why combat wasn't so great. But how they fix it in legendary edition is great . Mass Effect 2 was great game maybe one of best rpg's ever and Mass Effect 3 is good had good story there where problems.
  2. Starfree
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    Playing this on Steamdeck and I love the story and the gameplay is good enough. Mass effect 3 is quite an amazing game and it’s great to have on the go… for the 20 minutes you get to play without internet. All of my problems with this game are because of the EA launcher. It takes 3 to 10 minutes for the game to load up and if you disconnect a pop up comes up saying there is an error.Playing this on Steamdeck and I love the story and the gameplay is good enough. Mass effect 3 is quite an amazing game and it’s great to have on the go… for the 20 minutes you get to play without internet. All of my problems with this game are because of the EA launcher. It takes 3 to 10 minutes for the game to load up and if you disconnect a pop up comes up saying there is an error. Expect there is none, the game still plays and runs great but you can’t close the pop up on steamdeck. If this game didn’t require being online logged in to an EA account this would be a 9/10 maybe even a 10/10 the game is amazing. But once again EA shoots themselves in the foot.… Expand
  3. Skull_CL
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Lo mejor que ha parido el gaming, De las mejores experiencias que he tenido jugando, mi top 1 personal
  4. MAFIAxMaverick
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    While some of the same issues/bugs plague the games - this is a 10/10 remaster. The work they did with ME1 made it a much better game as well as the original ME1 did not age well.
  5. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I don't understand why the user review scores are low. Those who give 10 points to ridiculous games had a hard time giving it to this game. It is one of the best game series in the world and it is offered the chance to play with much better graphics. In short, there is nothing to say. If you don't like this game, please stay away from video games.
  6. Ciocolici
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" is a remaster that brings the iconic trilogy back to life, and as a veteran of the original games, I'll focus this review on the remastered experience.

    The improvements in "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" are extensive and commendable. The first game, Mass Effect 1, receives a major gameplay overhaul, and all three games benefit from impressive visual    "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" is a remaster that brings the iconic trilogy back to life, and as a veteran of the original games, I'll focus this review on the remastered experience.

    The improvements in "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" are extensive and commendable. The first game, Mass Effect 1, receives a major gameplay overhaul, and all three games benefit from impressive visual upgrades and bug fixes. While the remaster enhances the overall experience, there are still some issues worth mentioning. One glaring omission is the lack of a FOV slider in a 2021 remaster, a feature that modders quickly provided as a fix. I find it puzzling that BioWare didn't include such a basic option. Additionally, the EA App Overlay negatively impacts performance in ME:LE, a frustrating carryover from the original games.

    Remastering the ME trilogy posed a unique challenge, considering the extensive modding done by the community. However, BioWare managed to surpass expectations by delivering a remaster that not only matches the originals but also outshines the heavily-modded versions.

    Mass Effect 1, in particular, stands out with its stunning visual overhaul. The game's environments are breathtaking, and the reworked Mako adds a new level of enjoyment to planetary exploration. The cinematics have been vastly improved, though I did have some reservations about certain character appearances. Nonetheless, the overall transformation is impressive.

    However, despite the enhancements, there are still lingering issues, such as stuttering in certain areas like the Citadel. Although it doesn't ruin the experience, it's a disappointment to encounter such technical hiccups in an otherwise polished remaster. Additionally, planetary exploration with the Mako sometimes triggers FPS drops due to what seems like optimization problems.

    Mass Effect 2 also benefits from visual upgrades, even if it didn't receive as much attention as the first game. The removal of Black Crush enhances the game's visuals, though I wish the cinematics had received a bit more polish to maintain continuity with the first game. Nevertheless, ME2 still looks significantly better than the original version, despite some new instances of stuttering and FPS loss.

    As for Mass Effect 3, it didn't require as many improvements, but the overall enhancements make a difference in the gameplay experience. The better textures and lighting elevate the visuals, providing a satisfying remastered experience. However, I encountered unexpected FPS drops on the Citadel after a particular mission, and the Silversun Strip also suffered from FPS loss and stuttering.

    Despite these performance issues, "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" remains the best way to experience this beloved trilogy. It's an outstanding remaster that showcases a considerable amount of effort, particularly in Mass Effect 1. Plus, it comes at a significantly lower price than the original trilogy with all its DLCs included.

    While the removal of a specific ME1 DLC and the multiplayer aspect in ME3 may be debatable, it doesn't detract from the overall appeal of "Legendary Edition". But the bad optimization/fps issues in some areas are something that has to be fixed, and I am sure it will with future patches. Whether you're a new player or revisiting the trilogy, "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition" is the definitive way to enjoy this unparalleled gaming experience. The trilogy's remarkable narrative and captivating gameplay have stood the test of time, making "Legendary Edition" a must-play for all fans of the Mass Effect universe.    … Expand
  7. Faz11160
    Aug 4, 2023
    9
    I have a habit of playing games only once and then never touching them again but Mass effect LE is the only game that I revisit each year and play the whole trilogy atleast twice even though I played the original trilogy multiple times I just can't get bored of this game.
  8. pALUCARDq
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Honestly, the PC version of this trilogy is really good. There are a few bugs here and there that EA and Bioware left in and never fixed, but in the long run its still a good game, and those bugs have been fixed by fans. As for the lip sync bug some people have, that is a hardware issue, only way to fix that is to install the game on an SSD. But yeah, I loved the trilogy back when I was inHonestly, the PC version of this trilogy is really good. There are a few bugs here and there that EA and Bioware left in and never fixed, but in the long run its still a good game, and those bugs have been fixed by fans. As for the lip sync bug some people have, that is a hardware issue, only way to fix that is to install the game on an SSD. But yeah, I loved the trilogy back when I was in high school, and highly recommend it to anyone who loves RPGs.… Expand
  9. AJCk19
    May 6, 2023
    6
    A great upgraded repackage of the trilogy, but ending of ME3 kind of crashes the party. Also they could have included Andromeda.
  10. DavidBondy
    May 6, 2023
    10
    I would say there are two different audiences that should be discussed regarding Legendary Edition: new players and veterans. If you're a Mass Effect veteran and have all the content on your PC already, you're missing nothing new. It's a barely noticeable upgrade over the original games in terms of gameplay.

    One thing I will say in its benefit for old fans is the remaster of Mass    I would say there are two different audiences that should be discussed regarding Legendary Edition: new players and veterans. If you're a Mass Effect veteran and have all the content on your PC already, you're missing nothing new. It's a barely noticeable upgrade over the original games in terms of gameplay.

    One thing I will say in its benefit for old fans is the remaster of Mass Effect 1. While 2 and 3 have minimal changes, Mass Effect 1 feels like a completely modernized experience. My metacritic review for OG Mass Effect 1 is a 9/10, but in terms of how it felt and how I enjoyed it as an RPG in the year 2020, it was more of an 8/10. Legendary Edition boosts it to a 9/10 by fixing issues with optimization, lighting, character models, and some of the overall jank (although the experience is still janky by today's standards.) The visuals of Mass Effect 1 received some subtle changes that made the game look pretty meh to absolutely gorgeous in places. It still feels out of date in places considering it's an early 7th-generation action RPG by a studio who has seemingly always struggled to make games with fun combat (in my opinion,) but it's a much smoother overall experience that I absolutely adore. Legendary Edition made Mass Effect 1 go from the game I looked forward to the least to the game I looked forward to the most in any trilogy playthrough, and I want to give BioWare a ton of credit for that.

    However, if you have never played a Mass Effect game before and are looking for an RPG, I cannot recommend this game enough. For $60, you get 3 great RPG's that go well over 100 hours when all is said and done. This includes all DLC and all features of the original games except for multiplayer in ME3. You get a great story, good combat, and meet some amazing characters as you battle foes throughout the Milky Way galaxy.    … Expand
  11. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    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. Krimog
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I'll rate 2 things individually.

    Let's start with the remaster part: 4/10. Basically, if you already had the games and DLCs, the remaster improves a bit ME1's gameplay, and apart from that, only provides things like wide screen support, or high quality textures that you could already get with some free mods. Now, let's forget the comparison with the non-remastered games. 10/10. If    I'll rate 2 things individually.

    Let's start with the remaster part: 4/10.
    Basically, if you already had the games and DLCs, the remaster improves a bit ME1's gameplay, and apart from that, only provides things like wide screen support, or high quality textures that you could already get with some free mods.

    Now, let's forget the comparison with the non-remastered games. 10/10.
    If you haven't played the Mass Effect trilogy, the Legendary Edition is perfect. For a very reasonable price, you get 3 games and all their DLCs. And such great games. Great story, great characters, great lore, great music...
    The ME1's gameplay may feel a bit old, but ME2 and 3 are still good. And visually, it's good too. Also, your choices matter. Maybe not as much as some other games, but a lot more than most.
    Small warning however, the ending is disappointing and not on par with the rest of the game. But that should not prevent you from playing it.

    You like sci-fi? You like games with a great narrative? You like games with choices? You like action RPGs? Just play this game.    … Expand
  13. elansadrake
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    Para mim a melhor trilogia da historia dos games!

    Um enredo incrivel e invejavel, com uma riqueza quase que infinita de detalhes, além de personagens interessantissimos e muito bem aprofundados, mass effect trás uma imersão como nunca antes vi em um jogo, sentir que faz parte da Normandy e realmente tem um universo a salvar é uma sensação extraordinaria e o jogo tenta fugir o máximo do    Para mim a melhor trilogia da historia dos games!

    Um enredo incrivel e invejavel, com uma riqueza quase que infinita de detalhes, além de personagens interessantissimos e muito bem aprofundados, mass effect trás uma imersão como nunca antes vi em um jogo, sentir que faz parte da Normandy e realmente tem um universo a salvar é uma sensação extraordinaria e o jogo tenta fugir o máximo do que é generico, o jogo tem seus defeitos, como uma jogabilidade não tão boa comparada a muitos jogos, mas dado a idade do jogo é algo que se pode relevar, não envelheceu mal, e esse remaster ajuda na questão gráfica embora a gameplay permaneça a mesma, dado tudo isso, mass effect é sem dúvida a melhor trilogia que já joguei com uma incrivel carga emocional e de adrenalina, uma historia que vale e sempre valerá a pena ver e até revistar.    … Expand
  14. KinimodYunmi
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect ist eine der aller besten Videospielreihen die es gibt!

    Mass Effect 1 überzeugte mich am meisten mit der Story und vielen schönen Beziehungen, am aller besten ist aber Shepards Schlagfertigkeit, sie reden zu hören ist ein Genuss, den ich nach 140 Stunden immer noch verspüre! (Soldat) Mass Effect 2 hat für mich ganz klar die beste Gesamtstory, die Crew zusammenzustellen,    Mass Effect ist eine der aller besten Videospielreihen die es gibt!

    Mass Effect 1 überzeugte mich am meisten mit der Story und vielen schönen Beziehungen, am aller besten ist aber Shepards Schlagfertigkeit, sie reden zu hören ist ein Genuss, den ich nach 140 Stunden immer noch verspüre! (Soldat)

    Mass Effect 2 hat für mich ganz klar die beste Gesamtstory, die Crew zusammenzustellen, jeden einzelnen richtig gut kennenzulernen macht so viel Spaß und bindet einen sehr an seine Freunde und Kameraden. Es geht straight geradeaus ohne viel schnick schnack und Plantenbegutachtung, wie in ME1, was wir dann in abgespeckter Form in ME3 leider wieder hatten (landen und auf einem Planten rumfahren bleibt einem hier zum Glück erspart), das Schiff war auch am übersichtlichsten inkl. das Menü, nur die Hilfestellung mit der neuen Galaxiekarte nicht. (Infiltrator)

    Mass Effect 3 hat auch eine schöne Story, die Story wird ja weitergeführt, aber es wirkt alles etwas abstoßender und unpersönlicher, trotzdem noch sehr viel besser als in anderen heutigen oder damaligen Spielen und es ist nicht konsequent so, irgendwie gemischt, Ashleys Verhalten finde ich vor allem sehr verwirrend und nicht ganz nachvollziehbar. Allerdings siegt ME3 ganz klar im Gameplay, was das Spiel absolut genial und unwiderstehbar macht! (Frontkämpfer)    … Expand
  15. vaxildidi
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8/10 (Most of the 8 is for how well the story stands up)

    Probably going to be finishing up a replay of the Mass Effect Trilogy tonight, and will definitely by Wednesday. Holds up as one of the best stories in gaming history. That said, the Legendary Edition was a lazy remaster and far from the remake I wish it was. Especially ME1.

    Overall, combat is buggy, especially compared to modern standards, with a lot of clipping into surfaces and really dumb AI (a problem that runs through all 3 games) and the visuals definitely show age in the first 2.

    The story and characters more than make up for gameplay shortcomings, but for something that was sold as a AAA developer to have graphics that fall short when compared to a game like Outer Worlds, released 2 years earlier from a smaller studio, is borderline in excusable.

    All of that said, I've had a lot of fun with this replay, I agree with the overall sentiment I've heard that Fem!Shep's voice acting is better than Masc!Shep, and I really *really* love Tali and Liara's character arcs through the series. I also appreciated Legion's story a lot more this time around than the first two (mostly because I went out of my way to make sure Tali lives and the Geth & Quarians live in peace).    … Expand
  16. TastieToasty
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    It is dissapointing to see BioWare focus on censoring out Miranda's butt instead of making a better ending to the game. I don't understand why they decided this of all things need to be removed from the game. The game is a literal space soap-opera with love, friendship and also some semi-sexy (and cringeworthy) scenes.

    Based on this, they should start removing all corny, sexy or nude    It is dissapointing to see BioWare focus on censoring out Miranda's butt instead of making a better ending to the game. I don't understand why they decided this of all things need to be removed from the game. The game is a literal space soap-opera with love, friendship and also some semi-sexy (and cringeworthy) scenes.

    Based on this, they should start removing all corny, sexy or nude scenes because they might hurt, upset or anger their fans. I hope they don't - but I am worried they are neutering a scene for no reason. It would be better to include more content and options than to restrict and remove. More ass, More lbgtq choices, more straight, more of everything.

    **** the Mass Effect 3 ending, you ****ed up and didnt even care.    … Expand
  17. hileger
    Jan 31, 2023
    5
    переоценена херня : ролевая система никакая , стрельба как в щенячем патруле , сюжет графоманский фуфел из 60х , квесты принеси подай сходи убей попизди ,треп убогий и скучный .
    я не знаю что в этой игре нашли хорошего.
  18. Rotwah
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
    Well, this also contains Mass Effect 3, so I can't give it a super high rating.

    How about this: ME1 9/10 + ME2 9/10 + ME3 0/10 = 6/10
  19. 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
  20. kesik93
    Dec 7, 2022
    5
    Very lazy remaster. Only ME1 got true remaster treatment. Others games didn't receive the same upgrades. They didn't even fix some of the old bugs. Lazy cash grab.
  21. AMBO
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Made a lot of memories with this franchise!! i recommend everyone to give it a try :)
  22. Lizzar
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    Solo por el hecho de que el juego te obligue a descargar el launcher de EA que es una mierda de por si ya es malo, pero que además dependas de que los servers de EA estén en linea para jugar es peor, además te pide iniciar sesión cada vez que lo abres, y muchas personas ni siquiera pueden iniciar el juego, faltan subtitulos en varios idiomas, y en sintesis el juego quizá es bueno pero todoSolo por el hecho de que el juego te obligue a descargar el launcher de EA que es una mierda de por si ya es malo, pero que además dependas de que los servers de EA estén en linea para jugar es peor, además te pide iniciar sesión cada vez que lo abres, y muchas personas ni siquiera pueden iniciar el juego, faltan subtitulos en varios idiomas, y en sintesis el juego quizá es bueno pero todo a su al rededor es horrible… Expand
  23. jarvitom
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    The best video game trilogy of all time, all of the three games are unique, high quality pieces.
    - ME1: unpolished, but the start of a great journey, the combat has some flaws but the story is great and builds the universe we have not seen before
    - ME2: one of the best video games ever, improved combat, improved role playing, excellent epic story with deep characters - ME3: combat    The best video game trilogy of all time, all of the three games are unique, high quality pieces.
    - ME1: unpolished, but the start of a great journey, the combat has some flaws but the story is great and builds the universe we have not seen before
    - ME2: one of the best video games ever, improved combat, improved role playing, excellent epic story with deep characters
    - ME3: combat smoother than ever, story with tons of epic moments and moral decisions, the whole saga comes to an end with a big boom and lot of emotions

    10/10 everyone should play this game, especially if you consider yourself a sci-fi fan or a videogame fan    … Expand
  24. Lolover
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    very very good game. joke, as many as 3 in one. I seriously liked that the developers improved part 1, I am especially grateful for the sniper rifle. Thanks. I liked it!
  25. MCotsalas
    Oct 11, 2022
    8
    Solid HD remaster of what has become one of my favorite gaming trilogies. I hadn't played the DLCs for any of the games so it was nice to experience them all at once when I sat down and played through the games when ME:LE was released. Unfortunately, the jank of the first game still persists with the driving sections and cover-based shooting that wasn't fixed until the second game, and theSolid HD remaster of what has become one of my favorite gaming trilogies. I hadn't played the DLCs for any of the games so it was nice to experience them all at once when I sat down and played through the games when ME:LE was released. Unfortunately, the jank of the first game still persists with the driving sections and cover-based shooting that wasn't fixed until the second game, and the third game is still as unsatisfying as ever to complete. Still, you get what you paid for and that's a nice looking ME trilogy with all the DLCs.… Expand
  26. soundwae
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    This game was recommended to me by my dad and I thought "why not, sure." I started the game thinking I would play a little and never touch the game much but I was so absorbed into everything about it. The lore, the characters, the gameplay, everything. This trilogy ended up becoming my favourite and I would actually replay all three games when I can. I'm still in the process of playingThis game was recommended to me by my dad and I thought "why not, sure." I started the game thinking I would play a little and never touch the game much but I was so absorbed into everything about it. The lore, the characters, the gameplay, everything. This trilogy ended up becoming my favourite and I would actually replay all three games when I can. I'm still in the process of playing Mass Effect 3 but I haven't finished because my keyboard is broken and I need a new one but I've also been busy with other things but hopefully at some point I can get back to it and try out Andromeda. I would recommend all three games thousands of times or more because this is genuinely one of the most amazing and engaging games I have ever played.… Expand
  27. Razrback16
    Sep 11, 2022
    5
    Pros:

    * Fantastic graphics * Awesome character in John Shepard * Great side characters and romance options * Very interesting universe * Combat is pretty solid Cons: * Resolution settings in all of the games do not function right * Same with the control settings in Mass Effect 3 - the developers made some of the keys unchangeable * Bad endings. Due to how bad the endings are    Pros:

    * Fantastic graphics
    * Awesome character in John Shepard
    * Great side characters and romance options
    * Very interesting universe
    * Combat is pretty solid

    Cons:

    * Resolution settings in all of the games do not function right
    * Same with the control settings in Mass Effect 3 - the developers made some of the keys unchangeable
    * Bad endings. Due to how bad the endings are I don't know if I'll ever play it again. I certainly have no desire to play Mass Effect Andromeda, now.
    * Game requires the EA Origin launcher to run
    * They censored some of Miranda's scenes. (Glad I borrowed a copy of the game from a friend and didn't buy it - would have been really angry if I had after seeing the censorship)

    Game Length: For all (3) games combined, I'd estimate it taking somewhere around ~130-150 hours total

    Rating: 5/10 - the ending absolutely crushed the rating for me. Would have been overwhelmingly positive had it been a good, solid hero ending.    … Expand
  28. Theanbushinobi
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    This game was everything I want in an RPG amazing story, perfect companions, addictive gameplay, and more consiquences for your actions then any other title I've seen to date this is one of the only games I'd give a perfect score
  29. PedroDettiman
    Aug 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em 2021 é não ter legenda localizada para o país do consumidor e um desrespeito. MAIS RESPEITO AOS JOGADORES BRASILEIROS… Expand
  30. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    80
    Some things about Legendary Edition disappointed or irritated me (no support for the mods, no option to import save files or characters from the original games, no multiplayer in ME3, Denuvo, some bugs and glitches) but as an avid fan who played through the trilogy many times, I enjoyed the remasters immensely. [07/2021, p.28]
  2. Softpedia
    Jul 6, 2021
    90
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition is not just a love letter to fans, but also a great gift that BioWare is making to newcomers to the series. Although some of the issues present in the original games haven't been fixed, there are so many improvements to the first two Mass Effect titles that I'm willing to overlook the minor bugs. The entire trilogy sends players throughout this amazing sci-fi universe that feels alive and vibrant everywhere you look. Perhaps these games should have been remastered separately to get the attention they deserve, but having the entire trilogy in a single bundle that's perfectly playable nearly 15 years after the release of the first game is surely convenient.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Jul 1, 2021
    88
    Beautiful, engaging and every bit as fun as it was nearly 15 years ago, Mass Effect Legendary Edition lives up to the name. It's a gorgeous, robust title that will make veterans remember how much they enjoyed the series while giving newcomers a memorable ride for the first time. There's no question you should pick this up if you fall into either category because Commander Shepard deserves that much attention.
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