Mass Effect

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  1. safteygamerpro
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Mass Effect is very fun with good graphics ok gameplay and a fun story. The part of the game that sticks out from the other mass effects is the open world the other games didnt let u explore as much as this game but they had the gameplay and story
  2. FabioFisher
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    The universe of Mass Effect is wonderfull, the races, the playability, the characters, the combat is all Amazing!!
  3. perimeno
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Although it's graphic is not as beautiful as the following MEs but the complex character evolution is the best in the series. Lot of people hate Mako quests but I have no problem with them. All in all my favorite episode is the first one in the series.
  4. moonlight_shado
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Better than Skyrim, Witcher 3 and Dragon Age all together. Unfortunately every next ME game was more and more stripped down from their rpg mechanics, being more consolized, but this one, this has all the magic. The plot is fresh and well written, the story unfold in a proper, narrative way. The choices. The inventory and character development is the best as well. Exploration of planetsBetter than Skyrim, Witcher 3 and Dragon Age all together. Unfortunately every next ME game was more and more stripped down from their rpg mechanics, being more consolized, but this one, this has all the magic. The plot is fresh and well written, the story unfold in a proper, narrative way. The choices. The inventory and character development is the best as well. Exploration of planets makes it almost perfect sandbox game. Graphics for an almost 10 yo game still looks very good and doesn't stand out from today's standards. What else for me to say. Maybe that i wish Bioware stop the trilogy with... the first and only Mass Effect. Instead of reapers make the Saren Diablo-like treat to entire galaxy and voila. ME2 is at least fun but ME3 is so dumb (and i'm not **** only about the ending) that it almost kill the pleasure of entire game but gladly i overcome it and for me the history of Shepard ends here, with ME1 and the rest i leave for my imagination.… Expand
  5. VFerreira93
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    I was... surprised, I admit it.
    I never thought that I would love this videogame as much as I do! I seriously have to thank my friends for their recommendation :)
    The story was brilliant and very well developed, it kept me at the edge of my seat until I finished it. The graphics were stunningly beautiful and the pacing of it managed to keep me interested in everything that was shown    I was... surprised, I admit it.
    I never thought that I would love this videogame as much as I do! I seriously have to thank my friends for their recommendation :)
    The story was brilliant and very well developed, it kept me at the edge of my seat until I finished it. The graphics were stunningly beautiful and the pacing of it managed to keep me interested in everything that was shown here. I didn't manage to complete a lot of side-quests but the ones I did were entertaining and quite funny, actually.
    The characters in general had a certain level of complexity that captivated me along the way and sometimes I would choose other options to just see them talk about things that happened in their past.
    But the most interesting aspect of Mass Effect was the capacity of making your own choices and deciding which dialogues your main character would say and how their ending was going to be. That, in my opinion, is what makes ME such a unique game in this industry.
    And because of all this, I have to give it 10/10. Such an amazing videogame and I can't wait to play ME2! :D    … Expand
  6. MenaBanana
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    The best installment in the entire series. The game that started it all. The questions presented in this game will keep you hooked for the whole trilogy, and you will come to miss many of the RPG elements that 2 and 3 downsized.
  7. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Mass Effect has become one of the colossal cult-classics of video gaming; and rightfully so. The game has great level design, endless narrative possibilities thanks to its multi-choice format storytelling that made it become iconic in the first place. BioWare knew what the hell it was doing when it decided to use the experience they got from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic andMass Effect has become one of the colossal cult-classics of video gaming; and rightfully so. The game has great level design, endless narrative possibilities thanks to its multi-choice format storytelling that made it become iconic in the first place. BioWare knew what the hell it was doing when it decided to use the experience they got from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and decided to apply all that to an original IP for the company. And the result: a classic that forever changed gaming in 2007.

    Mass Effect can debate-ably be considered Canada's biggest important of the 21st Century; at least in multimedia storytelling which the franchise has since gone on to 'effect'.

    Commander Shepard, The Reapers, Garrus, Tali, Urdnot Wrex have all gotten well-deserved love and respect from gamers everywhere. Mass Effect is a special franchise that feels like it's always been there in the background.    … Expand
  8. Kubka4
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    This game has a great thrilling story. Also characters are brilliant and they have deep personality. I loved to play along them. Just perfect game, which you must play.
  9. Liuon
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Before that game, I wasn't interesting at all at playing Sci-Fi games because I found them too boring, even though I really like Sci-Fi movies. This game changed my perspective about games, gave me unforgettable experiences and initiated me into the world of Mass Effect. I will continue the series until the end to find out everything about this magnificent world.
  10. themars2011
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect is one of the best games that have ever been created. I played through this game possibly hundreds of times (I stopped counting) and I still enjoy every minute of it. If you are a sci-fi fan and can bear some kinda outdated (-ish) gameplay, definitely play this game.
  11. samueldacruz
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Como shooter, é um jogo mediano (apesar de ter uma jogabilidade com elementos variados, dependendo da classe e dos companions), mas com certeza essa não é a proposta principal do Game. Mass Effect brilha mesmo é na história, esta, que pode tomar diferentes rumos dependendo de suas escolhas. Além dos pesonagens extramamente carismáticos (apesar do Shepard masculino não ser tanto), o jogoComo shooter, é um jogo mediano (apesar de ter uma jogabilidade com elementos variados, dependendo da classe e dos companions), mas com certeza essa não é a proposta principal do Game. Mass Effect brilha mesmo é na história, esta, que pode tomar diferentes rumos dependendo de suas escolhas. Além dos pesonagens extramamente carismáticos (apesar do Shepard masculino não ser tanto), o jogo tem um universo com diversos elementos sensacionais. Um dos meus games favoritos 10/10… Expand
  12. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Intelligent, impressionnant et fascinant : on en reparlera encore dans 20 ans, dans 100 ans, dans 50 000 ans... un monument du jeu de rôle et une nouvelle référence du space opera. C'est la quatrième fois que je le termine (sur PC -après les trois premières sur 360) et je ne m'en lasse pas.

    Ses plus grandes (et immenses) qualités demeureront son histoire et son univers, créés à la fois    Intelligent, impressionnant et fascinant : on en reparlera encore dans 20 ans, dans 100 ans, dans 50 000 ans... un monument du jeu de rôle et une nouvelle référence du space opera. C'est la quatrième fois que je le termine (sur PC -après les trois premières sur 360) et je ne m'en lasse pas.

    Ses plus grandes (et immenses) qualités demeureront son histoire et son univers, créés à la fois à partir de rien et inspirés de tout ce que la Science-Fiction a produit depuis des lustres. Les choix, les dialogues, les personnages, l'implication du joueur, la crédibilité de ce monde... on n'avait tout simplement jamais vu ça avant.

    Bien sûr tout n'est pas parfait et les balades en mako emmerdent toujours autant et le système de combat (très bien conçu) pâtit du comportement désordonné de l'IA ennemie. Sur PC, le jeu est sensiblement plus beau que sur 360 et surtout 50 000 fois plus fluide. Le pad n'est pas supporté (hélas, mille fois hélas !) mais l'interface a été habilement repensée pour le tandem clavier/souris. Le jeu est également d'une stabilité à toute épreuve et jouit d'une excellente finition (aucun bug -même minime- à déplorer).

    Bref, il vaut son 10 : c'est bien la première fois que je finis un jeu... quatre fois !    … Expand
  13. Promothane
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Mass Effect is a brilliant piece of work that will bring you unforgettable experience as you coming through the history of the Milky Way. I personally believe that this is the best game I've ever played due to the fact that I'd never felt so emotionally connected to story and character you're playing for. I strongly recommend this game to everyone who is passionate about Sci-Fi stories,Mass Effect is a brilliant piece of work that will bring you unforgettable experience as you coming through the history of the Milky Way. I personally believe that this is the best game I've ever played due to the fact that I'd never felt so emotionally connected to story and character you're playing for. I strongly recommend this game to everyone who is passionate about Sci-Fi stories, rich story line and extremely well-developed dialogues during your time in elevator ;)… Expand
  14. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Вот такими и должны быть игры в жанре RPG. Интересная история с колоритными и хорошо прописанными персонажами. Много выборов, которые действительно влияют на игру. Жаль, что таких игр так мало.
  15. Verg9797
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    Mass Effect is a science fiction gem! I regret not trying out this game sooner. It is a 3rd person action rpg. Released in 2008 it isn't the prettiest but with different mods such as the MEUTIM and some tweaks in the nvidia control panel(recommended) you can make it look good. Playing it on the PC and I instantly knew that it was meant for a console rather than pc. Other than that I haveMass Effect is a science fiction gem! I regret not trying out this game sooner. It is a 3rd person action rpg. Released in 2008 it isn't the prettiest but with different mods such as the MEUTIM and some tweaks in the nvidia control panel(recommended) you can make it look good. Playing it on the PC and I instantly knew that it was meant for a console rather than pc. Other than that I have found no flaw in it at all. I personally loved the combat that made you focus more on leveling up the player according to your own style. But the BEST bit about mass effect is Of course its incredible stroyline. You can determine the fate of this epic by choosing different dialogue options. I will admit that this game gave me goosebumps numerous times during my play-through. By the time I finished the game(12 hrs in 2 days) I felt like I had finished an incredible movie. This game has the stroyline that puts most JRPGs to shame. So, if you haven't had the chance to play this game before, stop wasting your time and JUST TRY IT!… Expand
  16. KittyWhisky
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    I appreciated this game immediately. At first it seemed boring, and not very beautiful. But! Cost me my first job, as my opinion has changed!
    Mass Effect is the best space opera. I marvelled at how beautifully written dialogues. The range of answers is a good idea. The characters in the dialogue is sharp, it's like I'm watching a real movie!
    The plot is very intriguing and doesn't let go    I appreciated this game immediately. At first it seemed boring, and not very beautiful. But! Cost me my first job, as my opinion has changed!
    Mass Effect is the best space opera. I marvelled at how beautifully written dialogues. The range of answers is a good idea. The characters in the dialogue is sharp, it's like I'm watching a real movie!
    The plot is very intriguing and doesn't let go until the end! And this is only the beginning. The world and lore of the game is incredibly developed.
    Among the characters you are sure to find your favorites, and awake to take with you. Almost all the characters are interesting, with their history and views.    … Expand
  17. Khalazza
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    A game would really have to 'wow' me to get a 10. Mass Effect is one of those rare games which did. It took me off planet Earth, and injected me into the stars. Amazing story, incredibly interesting characters which you care about, and fun exciting combat.
  18. NRbgj
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Space opera of the computer gaming world. The best PC game trilogy. Story telling and narrative at its best. A piece of art, a classic and its legacy will endure. Long may the trilogy be remembered.
  19. sirArterius
    May 12, 2017
    10
    The phenomenon and a breakthrough in rpg game industry. I totally love it's atmosphere and story.
    It was so ahead of its time.
    What the hell has happened with Bioware since those times of decent rpg games?
  20. przemeks1982
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best action-RPGs, and one of the best game plots of all time - interesting, emotional, immersive.
  21. dlcatalin
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    I finished it just now in 2022, like 10 years after it was released lol. It is one of the best games i ever played. I couldn't wait to bang Ashley. The graphics still hold pretty well, the textures are pixelated here and there. I give it a solid 10, good story, nice gameplay.
  22. brwnie
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    The game that started arguably one of the best trilogies in all of gaming. Really Innovative in terms of character development and storytelling.
  23. Ieronimg
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect 1 was where it all started for me. The galaxy, the characters, and that sense of grand space adventure - it's all here. BioWare set the bar high with this one. Playing it felt like diving into a sci-fi novel, and I was hooked from start to finish.
  24. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Kind of annoying at the beginning but them you love it, and replay 1,2,3..... i still play it
  25. SilverOrlov
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    I played this game of 2008 in 2016, and it was interesting to me. With its very simple graphics, it has a very, very strong atmosphere, history and game-play. It is a masterpiece.
  26. TheHosdadal
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Это Mass Effect, классика.
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    Секреты — они как герпес. Если он у тебя есть, ты делишься им с окружающими. (c)
  27. zbysiek123456
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic! Best rpg of 2008.I remember when I first saw characters animation I was shocked. Probably better than in Andromeda :p Great story, game play but the best parts are characters and relationship's between them. 10/10
  28. Sh3p4rd90
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest RPG's ever made. This game has some of the best and most iconic video game characters ever created, a great story and some challenging decision making that will have a big impact on the game. Combat mechanics can feel a bit stiff sometimes but except for that this is a true classic.
  29. Ordnik
    May 14, 2021
    10
    An amazing SCI-FI RPG experience. Lots of choices, different type of endings and interactions. Interesting story and characters. Mass Fun!

    Pros:
    -Great story
    -Interesting characters and lore
    -Different game-changing choices. (speech, action)

    Cons:
    -Combat isn't so good.
    -Mouse sensitivity is weird.
  30. AlexeySoltan
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    i hated space setting until i played this game. masterpiece .
  31. Arfon
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    When I first heard about Mass Effect I was very intrigued on how the gameplay could be. I knew it had multiple dialogue choices that affect how the story unfolds, nothing else. After playing I must say I love everything about this game; the intense shooting mixed with powers, the RPG elements, your team members, the story, the worlds, everything. Great game.
  32. Gegner
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Mass effect это величайшая игра, для меня она действительно многое значит. Пускай она уже старая и не имеет крутой графики, но приключения Шепарда и команды отпечатались в моём сердце. Атмосфера игры захватывает воображение, а сюжет рассказывает по настоящему эпическую и проработанную историю.Mass effect это величайшая игра, для меня она действительно многое значит. Пускай она уже старая и не имеет крутой графики, но приключения Шепарда и команды отпечатались в моём сердце. Атмосфера игры захватывает воображение, а сюжет рассказывает по настоящему эпическую и проработанную историю.
  33. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The Mass Effect trilogy is my absolute favorite series of RPGs. Mass Effect 1 has interesting characters who evolve and change over time in this game, and also in the sequels. The villain has motivations that you can understand, maybe you even agree with certain things he says. He isn't evil just for the sake of being evil.

    The story is excellent and has twists. There are choices and    The Mass Effect trilogy is my absolute favorite series of RPGs. Mass Effect 1 has interesting characters who evolve and change over time in this game, and also in the sequels. The villain has motivations that you can understand, maybe you even agree with certain things he says. He isn't evil just for the sake of being evil.

    The story is excellent and has twists. There are choices and consequences. Decisions you make in Mass Effect 1 can have an impact in Mass Effect 2 and 3. Characters could die and that will impact your story.

    I also like the space setting because I feel like there are too many medieval fantasy RPGs. Well done space RPGs are much rarer, This also allows for the introduction of new, unique races like the turians, the quarians, the krogan, the salarians and others. I am a bit tired of the typical dwarves, elves and orcs from medieval fantasy RPGs.

    There are also some light criticisms to make. The combat isn't that great and it can feel clunky. Also, the paragon/renegade system kind of forces you to go all in. If you play a more nuanced character, you may be locked out of certain options that require high paragon/renegade points. But the game is so good that these issues don't matter much.

    I can't wait for the remastered versions. If you like RPGs, you HAVE TO play the Mass Effect series.    … Expand
  34. DaghanAbi
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect is the start of a legend. I personally believe that Mass Effect Trilogy is way better than The Witcher franchise
  35. Tolson-Apollon
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect - самая масштабная и умопомрачительная космоопера в игровой индустрии. Атмосфера миров в солнечной системе, проработанный лор и сюжет, воодушевляющий OST, вкупе с хорошо прописанными диалогами, забивает большой осиновый кол, в сердце некогда "могучих" звёздных войн. 10/10Mass Effect - самая масштабная и умопомрачительная космоопера в игровой индустрии. Атмосфера миров в солнечной системе, проработанный лор и сюжет, воодушевляющий OST, вкупе с хорошо прописанными диалогами, забивает большой осиновый кол, в сердце некогда "могучих" звёздных войн. 10/10
  36. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    The game where it all begun... Where we meet our fellow squad members that will create memories that will last a lifetime...
  37. flowersdiego
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Story is deep and exploration (including side quests) is just so satisfying that I could have just spent double the amount of time in this game if there were more planets to explore. Thankfully there are not enough planets so I could continue living my life in the outside world. Of course combat and menus are outdated but considering the date this is quite a polished experience for the time.
  38. bigreview122
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game! the story is amazing, and the gameplay isn't bad either, and graphics look far more advanced than any other game which released at the same time, a must-buy for anyone.
  39. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  40. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    This game started it all, one of the greatest franchises in gaming history, awesome story, paragon/renegade system, dialogue system and many more. The controls are a bit outdated but for 2008 it was fine
  41. Lattely
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    It was only the beginning of the trilogy but this game make me a lover of videogames. When 10 years ago I play this game I just say: "Oh my, how many things in this game like a choose of equipment, weapons, interesting characters, dialogue variants and a lot of side quests". You can play this game endlessly like and all trilogy ( you always will find something new).
  42. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    "Mass Effect": Amazing game, it provides an amazing experience for the player. 7 out of 7. Played it on PC.
  43. LAlfredo
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i ever played, i have not enough words to describe it
  44. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Start of an amazing trilogy. Great rpg with a lot of action and choices. Despite legendary edition fixed many bugs in that game, the original version still have its mystery and unique atmosphere.
  45. Aedra
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    good game. play it. it has cool aliens and fun gameplay.

    also how was 2007 16 years ago? the passage of time is a myth thought up by time companies to sell more clocks.
  46. Opex28
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Игра которая подняла уровень Научной фантастики и жанра космоопер на небывалый уровень! С первых же минут ты втягивался в этот мир и не мог оторваться до самого конца.
  47. 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»
  48. M.A.
    Oct 28, 2008
    9
    Fantastic game, glued me to the screen for quite a bit. graphically brilliant (the newest unreal engine still has me in awe), acting absolutly fantastic. some of the missions do get a bit repetitive, but you don't have to do them, so their only a problem if you're one of those i've-gotta-do-all-the-quests types (like me)
  49. GenevieveF.
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    How to describe how fantastic this game is in just one paragraph? I probably wont be able to, so heres the jist of it. -The graphics are amazing. Not perfect and there are certain times where I wonder if it will crash when it pauses for a bit, but its still, just utterly breathtaking. -Conversations are smoother this time around. It feels like i'm actually speaking to someone instead How to describe how fantastic this game is in just one paragraph? I probably wont be able to, so heres the jist of it. -The graphics are amazing. Not perfect and there are certain times where I wonder if it will crash when it pauses for a bit, but its still, just utterly breathtaking. -Conversations are smoother this time around. It feels like i'm actually speaking to someone instead of standing there like a dolt without saying a word until 3 minutes later. If I were talking to somone who took 3 minutes to respond, I would've ditched them already. -Its not strictly black and white when it comes to choices. You actually have to be able to make decisions based on logic or preference or how you deem your character would react. You can be both Paragon or Renegade to a certain extent on the meters. Neither decreases the points of the other. -The abilities and weapons are great. Being able to throw people out floating in thin air or warping their insides is more satisfying than just running up to an NPC with horrible AI and shooting their face off. -Customization of your own character is endless. Not the depth of Oblivion(Which drove me nuts, took me at least 3 hours to make a perfect face) but enough to make your character truly unique. What I loved the most was the makeup and the scars you could put on her face. (Never really created a male shep before but have tried). -Main missions are interesting and well designed. I guess the only downside would be that they are so awesome that the next time I replay this game i'd probably skip all the side quests and go for the main plot everytime. -The other characters are neat and have the funniest lines! Even just an NPC that you would encounter somewhere could hold the wittiest banter you could ever hear in a game. Most of them don't all look the same and the gestures aren't overly repetitive. -The music is epic. Not much else to say about it. Its not cheesy and portrays the events hapening or about to come perfectly. -Environments for the main missions are spectacular. It went from caveish, to ruiny, to snowy and then tropical. I looked forward to the next one everytime. -Controls are easy to learn and combat situations require some degree of thought before entering. Can't just charge and blast anymore, have to know what weapon to use, who to use and what to do tactically. A few complaints that make this game a 9 for me: -The side quests. At first, I thought some of them were cool, but after a while they got repetitive. Each side quest planet had things to collect and seemed very bare. I understand they were considered poorly populated worlds, but couldn't we see where the Turians or Volus live for example? Just a little peek? -More interaction between companions. I mean, they did talk to each other once in a while and I did get the sence that(for example, Kaidon and Ashley talked to each other like they were old pals) but what about the others? Need some arguments or some jokes, something so that you know they acknowledge each other as more than a face they see every 4 days. -The option to turn on your companions in the end. I wouldn't pick it on my first playthrough, but it would be nice if it was there for my second. A renegage would most likely abandon their friends and go where the money or the power takes them. Other than that, this is a revolutionary RPG/Action game. I'm looking forward to playing through it and getting a couple of the acheivements in there. Can't wait for ME2!… Expand
  50. SeanB
    Jun 26, 2008
    9
    Mass Effect is a great game, and it does not suffer from "consolitis" as someone else claimed except in the interface menus, which could have been done better. The controls feel responsive, and have been optimized for the PC (along with better squad control and number bound quickslots). The story is amazing, and the fictional universe is on par with Star Wars. Character customization is Mass Effect is a great game, and it does not suffer from "consolitis" as someone else claimed except in the interface menus, which could have been done better. The controls feel responsive, and have been optimized for the PC (along with better squad control and number bound quickslots). The story is amazing, and the fictional universe is on par with Star Wars. Character customization is quite in depth...I was actually able to create a character that looked somewhat like me in real life. You can play it with a run and gun style, or take on more of a support role and use some tactics. Most of the characters on your team are unforgettable, and I cared about what happened to them. I want to play through the game again already and its only been about a month since I finished it. The graphics are good, amazing even at some locations, and you'll be able to bump the resolution even higher than the console version if you have a powerful PC. However, there are some negatives. I had trouble getting the game to start on my PC. I have Vista 32-bit,and I was able to fix this issue by setting the game to "Always run as administrator". The game tends to crash once every few hours. The worst issue by far, however, is the buy/sell menu. You'll automatically be picking up lots of items, and you can only hold up to 150. Trips to vendors will probably be frequent. When you go to the sell menu, all you get is a completely disorganized list of ALL your items and you can only see around 10 on a single page if I'm remembering correctly. This results in a huge time sink as you go down the list, figuring out what you want to let go of and what you want to keep. I've spent over half an hour in a single selling session, but that probably has a lot to do with my play style. Anyway, the pros of Mass Effect outweigh the cons, and you should definitely pick this up if you have a decent PC and you haven't played the console version already.… Expand
  51. MGrant
    Jun 8, 2009
    9
    Um....okay a few points. 1) I have no idea why people are complaining about lock ups. I played this game on damn near max on a2.3ghz Dual Core with a NVIDIA 7600 and was fine, no graphical issues, the game looked and ran great. 2)This is possibly my favorite game ever. The story was simple yes, but it still grabs you. The interaction makes you a part of it, and the fact that it is a rare Um....okay a few points. 1) I have no idea why people are complaining about lock ups. I played this game on damn near max on a2.3ghz Dual Core with a NVIDIA 7600 and was fine, no graphical issues, the game looked and ran great. 2)This is possibly my favorite game ever. The story was simple yes, but it still grabs you. The interaction makes you a part of it, and the fact that it is a rare game that gives you that "command decision" (those of you who have beat it know what I am talking about) as well as a few other twists and turns dependent on who you are and what you've done really gives you an interactive story feel. Bio ware didnt fail imo but the weapons and armor do feel a little old very soon with repatitve models and little to no difference in upgrades until about the end of the game. 3)While I give kudose for attempting at replayability, even going a drastically differernt path still feels too familiar and makes it difficult to play, even though I really want to (ie playing through with the higher gear or playing through as a bioic with assult rifle ) I criticise because thats part of the job of crticing a game but ultimately it is a great game, and its opne or two minor downfalls are really the only reason its not a perfect 10 and I wish metacritic had a better/more accurate rating system so I could go as far as 9.5.… Expand
  52. fuwaneko
    Jan 2, 2010
    9
    Very good CRPG, absolutely one of the best. Good action, clean and easy mechanics, interesting characters. However, there are 2 problems: too much of chit-chatting and disbalance in classes. E.g. adept is weakest of all. Hope ME2 will have more battles, less talking and good balance.
  53. CoreyG.
    Jun 3, 2008
    9
    Very good game, has held me entranced when I normally can't make it more than an hour into an RPG. Has some technical flaws though or otherwise I'd rate it a 10. I've gotten stuck a couple times, once in an elevator and once talking to someone where I gave it a command to do something but it then got stuck mid-command and I had to go back to my last save. Also has serious Very good game, has held me entranced when I normally can't make it more than an hour into an RPG. Has some technical flaws though or otherwise I'd rate it a 10. I've gotten stuck a couple times, once in an elevator and once talking to someone where I gave it a command to do something but it then got stuck mid-command and I had to go back to my last save. Also has serious issues with SLi in specific areas of the game, but otherwise runs fine.… Expand
  54. VinceB
    Jul 1, 2008
    9
    Good replay value due to the nature of the storyboard design and 'moral' compass. However, this game would have scored a 10 if it wasn't so unstable, and my computer has a lot of good hardware. As previous comments pointed out: textures can take awhile to load, fps drops, and sometimes when fumbling through the menu's and gui the mouse cursor disappears and you're Good replay value due to the nature of the storyboard design and 'moral' compass. However, this game would have scored a 10 if it wasn't so unstable, and my computer has a lot of good hardware. As previous comments pointed out: textures can take awhile to load, fps drops, and sometimes when fumbling through the menu's and gui the mouse cursor disappears and you're unable to move at all during game play! Perhaps this maybe fix in the a future patch, but as it stands right now the game is pretty solid despite this.… Expand
  55. PeterK
    Jul 18, 2008
    9
    If you like this style of RPG-lite (think Knights of the Old Republic, by the same guys), then you might just find this to be the best game you ever played. The story is phenomenal. The voice acting is wonderful. The universe building is top notch. The flaw that makes it a nine instead of a ten are the repetitive side missions. The planets all look very similar and the builds are all If you like this style of RPG-lite (think Knights of the Old Republic, by the same guys), then you might just find this to be the best game you ever played. The story is phenomenal. The voice acting is wonderful. The universe building is top notch. The flaw that makes it a nine instead of a ten are the repetitive side missions. The planets all look very similar and the builds are all built from a very small number of templates. The good news is that you don't have to do any of the quests, but, still, a little more attention to this part of the game could have made it spectacular. Regardless, it is well worth the purchase.… Expand
  56. AndrewA.
    Jul 20, 2008
    9
    Not a ten due to graphics issues.
  57. JasonJ.
    Jun 1, 2008
    9
    Very original mix of the shooter and an rpg. Graphics very impressive. Story is very compelling. My new favorite game.
  58. PrestonJ.
    Jun 11, 2008
    9
    In response to J.N., I have had no stability issues at all (save FPS issues but the stems from having a three year old machine, maybe you just have a bloated problem machine you need to fix), yes it is an interactive movie with superb writing and voice acting where I have died maybe twice during a combat encounter (maybe you're just a crappy gamer Joe, or you don't know how to In response to J.N., I have had no stability issues at all (save FPS issues but the stems from having a three year old machine, maybe you just have a bloated problem machine you need to fix), yes it is an interactive movie with superb writing and voice acting where I have died maybe twice during a combat encounter (maybe you're just a crappy gamer Joe, or you don't know how to use the tactical HUD). The improvements made over the console version certainly have impacted the gameplay and flow and are a welcome addition, and the inclusion of both RPG and Shooter elements are melded well so that me (a fan of both genres) are pleasantly surprised. This isn't my favorite game ever created, and it does have some issues, such as the quest menu, and i feel the radar on the HUD could have been better, but most of those are nitpicky issues that don't impact the overall experience of play.… Expand
  59. RikR
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Awesome, awesome, awesome! Okay, with that out the way, I'd first like to respond to Bruce H and his "doesn't play nice on quads" post; I just played it all the way through in about 45hrs (yeah, I read slow, lol) with a half dozen crashes on my Intel quad (o/c'd QX6700 @ 3.5GHz). Fabulous story, love the dynamic "steerable" nature of play, love the attention to detail, e.g. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Okay, with that out the way, I'd first like to respond to Bruce H and his "doesn't play nice on quads" post; I just played it all the way through in about 45hrs (yeah, I read slow, lol) with a half dozen crashes on my Intel quad (o/c'd QX6700 @ 3.5GHz). Fabulous story, love the dynamic "steerable" nature of play, love the attention to detail, e.g. all the details about celestial bodies, the navigable star chart -- it just blew me away! I loved Halo and was kind of expecting this to be similar, but it's really not; I found I really got into the story, the characters, the whole concept. Superb music -- again, dynamic and appropriate. It only misses a full 10/10 because I had issues with getting the sound levels right on my X-Fi card -- speech too low, SFX too high, no amount of slider jiggling could fix it for good. What a refreshing change from WoW... :s For the record, I run on WXP64. Buy this game! :D Buy the sequel, too! lol Buy the devs a Christmas gift :D… Expand
  60. Asha
    Oct 25, 2009
    9
    I have just finished this game for the first time and find it one of the best games I have played over the last few years. I must say that I wish that the game would take longer. It has taken me a little over 20 hours to finish the game including having done most of the side quests. I guess it's normal to wish that the game would take longer as the game is so much fun and the story I have just finished this game for the first time and find it one of the best games I have played over the last few years. I must say that I wish that the game would take longer. It has taken me a little over 20 hours to finish the game including having done most of the side quests. I guess it's normal to wish that the game would take longer as the game is so much fun and the story is incredibly good. I have had no technical issues at all (I got the game on steam and for that version all DRM has been removed which suits me as I don't buy games with DRM). The game ran with 45-50 fps on my E8400 and HD4890. I don't get that people here complain about the story. I would say that the story beats most science fiction stories that I know. Maybe I just don't know enough about science fiction but if I compare this story with for example Star Wars then I find Mass Effect's story a whole lot more interesting. It's been planned as a trilogy and I expect the story to become even better when the next games appear. If you don't have this game and you like RPG's, a good story or science fiction in general then just go out and buy your copy. You won't regret it! (and I have a history of not liking EA games...)… Expand
  61. PeterD
    Dec 9, 2009
    9
    I loved every moment. Admitedly, the random planet based side-quests would probably get boring if you do too many of them, but some of them are just plain humorous (such as the monkey one) and while driving the Mako can be a little tedious, I find it's also rather fun (Wee! Jump jets! - silly, I know, but still fun). To be honest, I found that the dialogue system worked very well. At I loved every moment. Admitedly, the random planet based side-quests would probably get boring if you do too many of them, but some of them are just plain humorous (such as the monkey one) and while driving the Mako can be a little tedious, I find it's also rather fun (Wee! Jump jets! - silly, I know, but still fun). To be honest, I found that the dialogue system worked very well. At times it felt like I was watching a movie, at other times participating in one, and occasionally, was even there at the site of the action. Enjoyed the combat, the level up system worked well and the moral system felt natural. Great game. I'd recommend it to anybody.… Expand
  62. PaulChapman
    Jun 1, 2009
    9
    amazingly fun game only problem is that side missions are a bit repetitive and replay value is although greater than 90% of any other game still relatively small. other than that AI is good, combat excellent, cinematics are amazing (want more lol), talk system fun, girls sexy, and story invigorating! long live mass effect!!!
  63. LiamH
    Jul 5, 2009
    9
    An amazing game from start to finish. I completed the campaign in a bit over 16 hours. I'm an FPS guy, but Mass Effect was amazing. A few glitches, but in a huge game like this one I don't expect absolute perfection, a google search fixes all of them. This is THE best single player experience I've had since Half-Life 2. My new favorite game.
  64. HolgerM.
    Jun 14, 2008
    9
    One of the Best RPG-s of late. Everything is pretty close ot perfection. Drawbacks are a somewhat short storyline compared to Bioware's other epic RPG-s and the similar side-quest that pop up on several worlds. The story is excellent and while it's far from unique(See Freespace 1&2 for almost the exact same story) it's very captivating from start to finish and flows One of the Best RPG-s of late. Everything is pretty close ot perfection. Drawbacks are a somewhat short storyline compared to Bioware's other epic RPG-s and the similar side-quest that pop up on several worlds. The story is excellent and while it's far from unique(See Freespace 1&2 for almost the exact same story) it's very captivating from start to finish and flows extremely well. Obviously Bioware is planning for the sequels to finish the story cause Mass Effect only leaves you wanting for more. Having completed what I guess is 90+% of all the quests in the game I clocked in at 32 hours. Which isn't bad but doesn't even come close to NW or BG. The main storyline could easily be completed in half the time. Hopefully a sequel will add a longer story, given that Bioware no longer has to work on an engine, creation of an entire new universe and more.. I experienced ZERO techinal difficulties with this game. It only crashed once and that I believe was a small bug which can happen like only on one planet and has no showstopping power. It runs perfect. My rig: Q6600, GeForce 9800GTX, 3gb ram, Vista Home premium 32 bit. Check this game out. It's worth it!… Expand
  65. LeahR
    Jun 16, 2008
    9
    Mass Effect is a bold step forward in the evolution of action-RPGs. It's a modern, refined, squad-based Deus Ex, complete with a riveting, painstakingly realized world and narrative. Where it pales in comparison to Deus Ex is in its openness, or rather lack thereof: while the game world often gives the illusion of wide, unfettered space, you can't actually explore much of it, Mass Effect is a bold step forward in the evolution of action-RPGs. It's a modern, refined, squad-based Deus Ex, complete with a riveting, painstakingly realized world and narrative. Where it pales in comparison to Deus Ex is in its openness, or rather lack thereof: while the game world often gives the illusion of wide, unfettered space, you can't actually explore much of it, and what you can explore is fairly linearly designed. Still, the thrilling synergy of FPS and RPG makes the first playthrough a blast. The slick interface, snappy dialogue, well-paced and epic storyline, and frequent cinematic flourishes culminate in an engrossing experience. Bioware are masters of the linear action-RPG. It's time for them to push their boundaries, quite literally, and take a page from Bethesda in designing an open game world.… Expand
  66. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    The last truly great Bioware game. The only game in the Mass effect series that could claim it was an RPG, albeit a light one. It is not without faults, but it was great at the time of its release, and if you haven't played it, or the trilogy, you owe it to yourself to get it, you won't regret it, trust me.

    The only real problem this game had, was the mako levels. My God! Other than    The last truly great Bioware game. The only game in the Mass effect series that could claim it was an RPG, albeit a light one. It is not without faults, but it was great at the time of its release, and if you haven't played it, or the trilogy, you owe it to yourself to get it, you won't regret it, trust me.

    The only real problem this game had, was the mako levels. My God! Other than that, great game.    … Expand
  67. dosse91
    Jan 29, 2011
    9
    this is by far one of the best games i've ever played! all role playing games should be like this. i mean, most rpgs take place in fantasy worlds that make no sense, while this one throws you in this futuristic galaxy. and that's what i like of it: it's believable, realistic (mostly), and shows off many aspects of the same culture: you see the citadel, which is some sort of "golden cage",this is by far one of the best games i've ever played! all role playing games should be like this. i mean, most rpgs take place in fantasy worlds that make no sense, while this one throws you in this futuristic galaxy. and that's what i like of it: it's believable, realistic (mostly), and shows off many aspects of the same culture: you see the citadel, which is some sort of "golden cage", where everything seems to be going well, and nobody believes you when you say they're in danger, and it's up to you to save the galaxy; then you see colonies that are being attacked, meet a "dark side" made of mercenaries, poor people being bullied by some sort of intergalactic mafia, and everything fits in into the story perfectly. another thing i loved was the fact that you can import your saved data into the second game: that means that 90% of your decisions in this game (and there's plenty of them) has some sort of result in the second game: you might meet again some people you've helped, you can hear about what you did in the first game almost everywhere, and that makes the already excellent atmosphere of the game, even better.
    however, apart from its excellent story and outstanding atmosphere, bioware ruined this masterpiece with some things: first, a technical complain: the old version of the unreal engine 3 used in this game sucks ass. why the hell did you use that piece of crap? what was wrong with the aurora engine used in other bioware games like the witcher? or even better, why didn't they use the cryengine2, it would've made this game PERFECT! the ue3 causes nothing but trouble, badly pixelated shadows and ingame loadings! second, some things should have been better, like the covering system (improved in mass effect 2), and the AI (both friendly and enemy). another thing that kinda sucks are the side quests: most of them get boring and repetitive pretty quickly and most of them look the same.

    in conclusion, all i can say is that this game is GREAT, but not perfect
    graphics 7/10
    sound 9/10
    controls 8/10
    story 10/10
    replay value 9/10

    overall, i'd give this game a 9.25/10    … Expand
  68. DRUNKCANADIAN
    Sep 22, 2010
    9
    Game play was generic, but the story, environment and creativity was top notch. Certainly a better space epic than Halo or Gears despite the odd hybridization of gameplay/design elements from those two games. The story and the ability to really make the story your own and simulate the feeling of existing in this universe wins it a 9 alone. Few games this day can come out there with a goodGame play was generic, but the story, environment and creativity was top notch. Certainly a better space epic than Halo or Gears despite the odd hybridization of gameplay/design elements from those two games. The story and the ability to really make the story your own and simulate the feeling of existing in this universe wins it a 9 alone. Few games this day can come out there with a good story and create a believable world. With enough lore to make you want to read the small texts documents, and do all the side quests.

    Only downfalls I will mention is there were some serious bugs that shouldn't have made it into the final product, that and as mentioned the gameplay/combat could use some work to make it more original, as is it isn't bad but nothing superb.    … Expand
  69. user1234
    Sep 25, 2010
    9
    I haven't replayed any single player game so many times ever. Several minor flaws (as any human-made thing) prevent the Universe from collapsing and submit this game a score of 9/10.

    For what they are, the used elements feel right. They just stick together. If you don't get what the hell is going on, RTFC (C = Codex). Also, if you plan to skip cine, plan to skip this game too. The    I haven't replayed any single player game so many times ever. Several minor flaws (as any human-made thing) prevent the Universe from collapsing and submit this game a score of 9/10.

    For what they are, the used elements feel right. They just stick together. If you don't get what the hell is going on, RTFC (C = Codex). Also, if you plan to skip cine, plan to skip this game too.

    The immersion is so big, you'll feel like divided by zero. The inventory is a little clunky. The planets could have more scenery. But aren't we just asking too much? For what it is, big bang for the buck.    … Expand
  70. Krud
    Oct 27, 2010
    9
    There isn't much I can say about Mass Effect that hasn't already been said dozens of times here. But for me the most telling sign that I'd just finished a good game was that I was immediately eager to hear info about Mass Effect 2. Which I wouldn't care about if the first one had sucked. I'll admit that I was wary at first, not only because it was a console port, but also because I keptThere isn't much I can say about Mass Effect that hasn't already been said dozens of times here. But for me the most telling sign that I'd just finished a good game was that I was immediately eager to hear info about Mass Effect 2. Which I wouldn't care about if the first one had sucked. I'll admit that I was wary at first, not only because it was a console port, but also because I kept hearing about "tactics" and the shooter aspect of it, leading me to think it might not be my cup of tea. (Or almost but not quite entirely unlike tea. [Apologies to Adams.])

    I have since started to play Mass Effect 2, and the rush of nostalgia I've felt at various points reminded me how much I enjoyed the first one, particularly its characters. Yes, the interface was mildly cumbersome at times, and yes, the side quests could have used a bit more variety. And yes, there were times when I thought, "Really? Is this battle still going on?" But for the most part I manage to suspend my disbelief enough during the game to the point where I actually CARED what happened to my companions. And the fact that those events carry over into the sequel is a nice touch (but admittedly has less to do with the first game.)

    I get why some people have issues with this game, particularly where the install limits were concerned, but I'm glad I eventually gave this game a chance.    … Expand
  71. zombiehampster
    Oct 28, 2010
    9
    Mass Effect is a game about choice. Having played the original game about a year and a half ago on the Xbox 360, I decided to try it on the PC in response to Mass Effect 2 so I could play them both back to back. I have to say that even after this length of time, factoring in the other games that have been released in the meantime, that this game still holds the fascination that I onceMass Effect is a game about choice. Having played the original game about a year and a half ago on the Xbox 360, I decided to try it on the PC in response to Mass Effect 2 so I could play them both back to back. I have to say that even after this length of time, factoring in the other games that have been released in the meantime, that this game still holds the fascination that I once had for my initial play through on the 360. In fact it has probably improved in the transition. I say this for the additional use of hot keys, the keyboard in general, the slight redesign of the interface, and the ability to use the familiar WASD/mouse scheme. To me, these are probably one of the biggest selling points for me to purchase the game on PC. Everything else is pretty much the same as the console versions, with the exception of shorter load times in general, and apparently less of the texture problems (although I can't say I remember how bad they were on the consoles). I feel the graphics are definitely well done, with many of the visuals/locations/atmosphere standing out dramatically. Bioware's games definitely reek of quality and immersion, and Mass Effect is no exception. Few rpgs that I can think of really make me feel lost in their worlds, but this game definitely succeeds in many ways. From the well designed locations, piles of data in the codex, and massive amounts of back-story/history, you can tell they put thought not only in the game play, but also the agreed upon fiction of their universe. The game play of Mass Effect is solid, but most importantly fun, as I never get tired of rushing into combat, driving the Mako (I know, I know a lot of people hate it) and blowing stuff up, or even just "interrogating" my crewmates. The AI is pretty competent in their behavior, although it has it's moments of brilliance and stupidity, which is to be expected, but overall can give a good challenge unexpectedly, causing a torrent of cursing from me. That's a good thing. Repetition is kind of a problem for the various Assignments in the game, as you will be doing a lot of planet scanning for minerals or seeking something to land on. The former is for the various fetch assignments while the latter allows you to drive the Mako planet-side. While driving on the many planets sometimes seems like a chore, I felt that it was tolerable enough and it allowed me to enjoy driving around some barren landscape. While this might not seem so much fun, a lot of it had to do with just taking in the beauty of the area around you, along with the thrill of not being guided by the linear corridors of the main quests. Mileage will definitely vary in regards to that, but thankfully the assignments are all at-will and you can choose to do as many as you see fit, which helps make it much more tolerable. Probably one of the most important aspect of this game is the story. My god, the amount of clichés and tropes in this game serves as a sort of sci-fi/popculture reference machine, and for some reason...all those things aside, I absolutely love the storyline. To me, this game pumped some much needed blood into a stagnating genre and made me love rpgs all over again. One of my biggest complaints of previous games was that I very rarely cared about the characters I was interacting with/playing, but Bioware has managed to bring something very compelling into how they unfold/tell the characters tales. I think this separates this game from the pack most of all. It also goes to serve a reminder that knowing how to tell a compelling, yet stereo-typical story, can make all the difference. When all is said and done, Mass Effect is a definite classic and does have elements for many different types of gamers. That being said it tells a very compelling and human story where you have the freedom to work out just who you want your character to be, within the limits of the story frame, of course.… Expand
  72. Pearly
    Mar 24, 2012
    9
    The fact of the matter is that Mass Effect is a game worth playing. It has a great combat system, including what is probably the best use of squad-based combat in video games, great story, an amazingly detailed universe, excellent dialog and voicework (at least, if you play as FemShep), and looks great, even on my below-average PC.

    I'll admit that there are some aspects that could be done    The fact of the matter is that Mass Effect is a game worth playing. It has a great combat system, including what is probably the best use of squad-based combat in video games, great story, an amazingly detailed universe, excellent dialog and voicework (at least, if you play as FemShep), and looks great, even on my below-average PC.

    I'll admit that there are some aspects that could be done better, such as repetitive missions, occasional glitches and average music, but this is more than made up for by the rest of the game. The decisions were never easy to make and are made all the more important by the fact that your choices will stick with you for ME2 and ME3, which is an absolutely fantastic idea. The difficulty levels were also superb, I found that there were a few moments that would get me sufficiently frustrated, forcing me to work out a better way through the level, maximising the use of my squad, but not so frustrated that it made me turn off the game.

    All in all, Mass Effect is a game well worth playing, especially for the fact that you carry on your save file to ME2.    … Expand
  73. KulakxRatings
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    This game is something. The story in here is one of the best I have ever heard. I truly love this game. Great acting, great graphics, good gameplay and very smart conversation wheel that was made for simple and fun dialouge. Their were a number of bugs that got annoying such as freezing in a few spots/ getting stuck. And a few times the people would dissapear. The elevators were prettyThis game is something. The story in here is one of the best I have ever heard. I truly love this game. Great acting, great graphics, good gameplay and very smart conversation wheel that was made for simple and fun dialouge. Their were a number of bugs that got annoying such as freezing in a few spots/ getting stuck. And a few times the people would dissapear. The elevators were pretty slow but fortunatley they were spead up on the pc version. The rpg elements are very well orientated and the characters and companions in this game are all intelligently designed. This game is one of those games that will not be forgoten.… Expand
  74. virgo47
    Dec 26, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not old-school RPG this game should definitely satisfy also action shooters players - if they don't mind running around a few places (Citadel and Noveria especially). But even that is fun. Graphics, sound - all very good. Gameplay, control, menus - good as well. Story is very good - after all who wouldn't like to safe a galaxy, right? RPG - I'm no expert here, but you have to make some decisions that are more or less difficult - and they make some difference. Ironic enough - they make probably more the difference in Mass Effect 2. :-) Game time is also satisfying for such a cinematic game. Game also leads you nicely through and it's hard to get stuck in the story - which I prefer.

    Now the problems. Safe point before unskippable video and dialog followed by a fight where you often go down in a matter of a few seconds while you realize what's the best tactic. Safe points are PITA at least on two occasions. Two different modes (combat/non-combat) have two different control systems, but that can be handled. Exploration (material gathering) doesn't make sense. Terrain for Mako is dramatic, but needs smoothing - badly. Many bases on side quests are similar - but this is pardonable. Also - you'll likely use only a few characters from your team - but this may vary if you choose different profession. Character graphics (especially faces) are sometimes ugly - minor glitches disrupting otherwise nice cinematics. No major bugs, which is good.

    Favourite moment: Virtual intelligence notifying the enemy about other "customers" in line. That one made my day. :-)

    Bottom line: Great game, stunning story, a lot of fun.    … Expand
  75. zlesna
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    I don't mean to sound whiny, but while this game was more epic then the entire star wars universe alone, it was too epic. The rpg part of the game stood up like a golden statue of something erect... However, with so many things to do I had little time to play other games that were on my list. This game was a black whole of game time. But I can't say the game was BAD. It wasn't. I loved it.I don't mean to sound whiny, but while this game was more epic then the entire star wars universe alone, it was too epic. The rpg part of the game stood up like a golden statue of something erect... However, with so many things to do I had little time to play other games that were on my list. This game was a black whole of game time. But I can't say the game was BAD. It wasn't. I loved it. I just would not suggest this to everyone. Many apologies to all of the fans of this one, but I still give it a 9 for bringing to the table gameplay elements that would have worked in an mmo(like the massive universe that is almost completely explorable) but were more fun in a single player setting. I liked the fact that it has a replay value higher then any other game ever. Ever time you play through this game you can try a new strategy, a new romance, be evil, etc. In the end having so much to do seemed like a strength and a weakness of the game.… Expand
  76. SteelSoapy
    Feb 26, 2011
    9
    First off. Mass Effect is worth every penny. This game is seriously one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. It's not the best at its first person shooter and role playing elements separately, but Bioware really knows how to put things together to create a unique game style that are only similar to their own, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. That old game was the reasonFirst off. Mass Effect is worth every penny. This game is seriously one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. It's not the best at its first person shooter and role playing elements separately, but Bioware really knows how to put things together to create a unique game style that are only similar to their own, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. That old game was the reason why I was interested in Mass Effect. SW KotOR was one of my favorite games. Mass Effect blows it out of the water. The story lines in this game are incredible. Its easy to get lost in it. The player gets to choose what happens in the future that can effect what happens all the way through the second and to the third game of the Mass Effect trilogy. Customization is high. Graphics are good. I played on low graphics and found it satisfying. Each character has its own personality. This game is like a great movie that you get to play in. As for game play, again, weapons, armor, appearance are customizable with upgrades and levels. One down part is the driving across worlds with basically nothing and tedious mountains with the "space car". I just found it boring and time-taking. There is so much to this game it's tough to say it all, so just go give it a play-through and see what you think. Just don't go into the game expecting it to be some way, see it as something you don't even know about, and you will enjoy playing the game.… Expand
  77. Heben2
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Great rpg game with lots of possibilities and nice graphics. The story is brilliant and the combat feels intense. The only problem with the game is the number of similar, unimportant and boring sidemissions, the money that you get is of no importance and the stats selection and item management is way too complex. If no side quests are made, you can play through the whole game relativelyGreat rpg game with lots of possibilities and nice graphics. The story is brilliant and the combat feels intense. The only problem with the game is the number of similar, unimportant and boring sidemissions, the money that you get is of no importance and the stats selection and item management is way too complex. If no side quests are made, you can play through the whole game relatively fast, which is a shame, as it has such a great story to tell and so many possibilities to make even more. But still a great game and definitely worth your time.… Expand
  78. virtualmatrix
    Jul 31, 2011
    9
    This is a wonderful game, it's not RPG'd to the extent where you need to pull out your calculator and its very straight forward. The gameplay is solid and the story is fantastic. It's not everyday where you come across a game like this so if you have the money I would say go out and buy this. I've played this both on PC and Xbox 360, I enjoyed it more on PC because of its accessibility,This is a wonderful game, it's not RPG'd to the extent where you need to pull out your calculator and its very straight forward. The gameplay is solid and the story is fantastic. It's not everyday where you come across a game like this so if you have the money I would say go out and buy this. I've played this both on PC and Xbox 360, I enjoyed it more on PC because of its accessibility, better graphics and much better controls with mouse and keyboard as opposed to a controller. Bioware went all out on this game. Typically its about an 18 hour game if you explore, if you rush you could beat this easily in about 12 hours. I've had a few run & gun sessions on boring, hot summer days.… Expand
  79. TommyH
    May 20, 2011
    9
    PC version of the game: Great story, wonderful direction like a really good movie, great music, great characters with great voice acting, great universe where all takes place. Good controls via the HUD and short-keys. Overall simply just great entertainment. I've had about the best 50 hours of gaming time in my life. Technically stable, with great graphics (for 2008 anyway but stillPC version of the game: Great story, wonderful direction like a really good movie, great music, great characters with great voice acting, great universe where all takes place. Good controls via the HUD and short-keys. Overall simply just great entertainment. I've had about the best 50 hours of gaming time in my life. Technically stable, with great graphics (for 2008 anyway but still today).
    Nit-picks: interior cells are mostly copy-pasted for the many side missions, planet worlds could have been more lively. Other than at the Citadel you hardly meet people other than bad guys of one sort or another. The inventory is a mess, should have some sort of sorting option. The controls of the vehicle are a bit whacko. So this is why I give 9 points, otherwise it would be one of the very few 10's I would ever give to a game.    … Expand
  80. Admiral_TSon
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    A generally great game all around with a couple of minor issues. ME1 sets up the series with a fantastic plot and gives users plenty of opportunities to shape the plot with major decisions that have dire consequences. Plot, dialogue, and companions are well written and executed, while combat leaves something to be desired.

    Pros: -Excellent plot in foundation and execution -Well    A generally great game all around with a couple of minor issues. ME1 sets up the series with a fantastic plot and gives users plenty of opportunities to shape the plot with major decisions that have dire consequences. Plot, dialogue, and companions are well written and executed, while combat leaves something to be desired.

    Pros:

    -Excellent plot in foundation and execution
    -Well written team of companions
    -Player has opportunities to make important plot decisions that have an impact on the game/later series
    -Plot provides thought provoking commentary about current issues
    -Great musical score

    Cons:

    -Combat is a bit clunky--guns have unlimited "ammo" but overheat if fired a certain number of times
    -Cover system is very rudimentary and difficult to use practically
    -Missions in the MACO sometimes become tedious
    -Side-quests requiring you to travel to other planets in the game are boring and repetitive with copy-paste settings    … Expand
  81. cm182
    Jul 3, 2011
    9
    Amazing game. The story line is fantastic and I loved the gameplay, although it did take a while to get used to the inventory system and combat. The only thing that was a let down was the inability to avoid a lot of cutscenes that happened before combat, meaning if you had to start again you'd have to watch the cutscenes over and over again. Thankfully this is only a major problem early onAmazing game. The story line is fantastic and I loved the gameplay, although it did take a while to get used to the inventory system and combat. The only thing that was a let down was the inability to avoid a lot of cutscenes that happened before combat, meaning if you had to start again you'd have to watch the cutscenes over and over again. Thankfully this is only a major problem early on when your level isn't very high. Any fan of RPGs should play this!… Expand
  82. MusAddict
    Nov 25, 2011
    9
    I remember being introduced to this game by being told the complex story by my friend. The complexity of it all made me not interested, but he gave me to let me play. I turned it on, was amazed by the character creation, then got in-game. I instantly compared the species and story to other science fiction, and my first impression was that it was it was a poor original adaptation of StarI remember being introduced to this game by being told the complex story by my friend. The complexity of it all made me not interested, but he gave me to let me play. I turned it on, was amazed by the character creation, then got in-game. I instantly compared the species and story to other science fiction, and my first impression was that it was it was a poor original adaptation of Star Wars. Boy was I wrong. By the end of the game I shat my pants by the vast, epic feeling of needing to protect the galaxy from domination. Amazing story (to be expected from Bioware), cutting edge graphics (for 2008), and intuitive gameplay. The chat wheel was revolutionary for the gaming industry.… Expand
  83. gvazdas
    Aug 2, 2011
    9
    The game has extremely good story and unique characters.
    The main character, Shepard, was also very unique and has an interesting background story.
    Every single area in the game has it's own unique atmosphere and ambient sounds, music which offered a great amount of fun. The combat wasn't great and the AI was sloppy at times (including your companions which are useless if you don't order    The game has extremely good story and unique characters.
    The main character, Shepard, was also very unique and has an interesting background story.
    Every single area in the game has it's own unique atmosphere and ambient sounds, music which offered a great amount of fun.
    The combat wasn't great and the AI was sloppy at times (including your companions which are useless if you don't order them to use their powers) but that doesn't remove from the fun, since the action was still solid and playable.    … Expand
  84. laxleonidas
    Sep 16, 2011
    9
    The best RPG's of this generation, and i do not say that lightly. It's been 3,5 years since i played this game and there's no better RPG than first Mass Effect. Eventually, The Withcer is equal.
  85. Str4toFortr3ss
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    Mass Effect is one of the greatest sci-fi action/RPG games that I ever played. The world and the story is amazingly well designed, as well as the characters. Excellent voice acting, and wonderful music, makes this game even better ! It's a game that you have to play ! :)
  86. Palfrei
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    To begin with let me tell you the following: I played both the Xbox and PC versions and I can tell you, must tell you to get a 360 controller for your PC to play it. Mass Effect has been designed to be controlled with a game pad.

    The game looks fantastic; I got it running at 1280x768 px in full-screen mode -all settings in medium and no dynamic shadows- on a AMD Phenom II X4 920 at 2.80    To begin with let me tell you the following: I played both the Xbox and PC versions and I can tell you, must tell you to get a 360 controller for your PC to play it. Mass Effect has been designed to be controlled with a game pad.

    The game looks fantastic; I got it running at 1280x768 px in full-screen mode -all settings in medium and no dynamic shadows- on a AMD Phenom II X4 920 at 2.80 GHz with 4 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce 210 card with 1Gb of DDR2 RAM. I only experienced some hiccups when the engine threw at me lots of fogging and heavy water effects. If your computer is even worse than mine, you can drop the resolution to 1024x768 on the windowed mode and it'll do pretty good. For a 3 year-old game it still looks amazing: water surfaces, reflections, textures and the lightening are terrific.

    The gameplay is reminiscent of Gears of War with RPG elements thrown in as our squad members can access their abilities either passively by means of battle menu or actively using the keyboard short-cuts. We control commander Shepard that can either be female or male and whose face we can design to our own liking; Shepard is the only character we can fully control as the rest of them, members of our squad, are semi-automatic. Our active squad is composed by three party members and they can be ordered to move forward, backward, attack or defend and we can also access their skills through the passive battle menu. These skills come in the form of biotic powers, mainly telekinetic abilities such as pull, push, force shield and space distortion: biotics are Mass Effect's gameplay core and a lot of fun. Apart from shooting and using biotic skills in a back third person perspective there are several missions that require vehicle driving and shooting: the Mako. These missions usually are pretty straight-forward however fun; the Mako is equipped with a rail gun and a cannon and both will heat and shut down temporarily after repeated and heavy use: the Mako will also take damage that can be repaired using omnigel paks. The Mako will also serve to explore the different planets that will be visited, on which resources and secrets can be found to progress the story, unlock features and improve the equipment. There are more RPG elements than using biotic powers, weapons and armours can be purchased and upgraded and the game is heavily scripted as well with multiple conversation choices to pick leading to different results.

    Even though I suggested getting a console controller to play it, using the keyboard-mouse combination has its advantages because we can assign more than two buttons to the special abilities. The mouse is used to target and move the camera around as well as the Mako turret, the left button is for shooting and the right button is for precise targeting. The space bar is for bringing up the passive battle menu and the shift key for running like in Gears of War. Fortunately, the control setup allows mouse inversion and tweaking for all the key assignments.

    The sound quality of the game is really good but not impressive overall however its voice acting is terrific and this is where this aspect of the game shines.

    The musical score is futuristic and serves its purpose wonderfully yet it is not memorable with the exception of the end-titles song.

    The story is really engaging and well written with several plot twists. Each team member has their own and we get to know them by means of the several conversations available through the course of the game. The best part of the scripting is how much detail Bioware put into the universe to make it plausible: they went to the extent of adding an encyclopaedia with all the game scientific and biological terminology as well as planetary information and entries on the alien races' civilizations. There is so much thought put into this universe unlike most of the other sci-fi games released except the Xenosaga series, which is even more complex. The whole universe sustains itself in a wonderful and believable way thanks to the writer's wit that allowed them to come up with technology and scientific concepts not far away from our current reality and what we might consider possible.

    The art is not impressive in a complicated way: its functional, it suits the universe and serves to sustain the fictional world of the script yet it is not original. Some planets are beautiful and breath-taking and the Normandy has been wonderfully designed. There is a lot of simplicity put into the art design that fortunately highlights the overall impression rather than making it dull nonetheless most planetary surfaces and facilities are repetitive with the same type and distribution of elements within them.

    All in all, Mass Effect is one of the best games ever released: it has wonderful graphics, a fantastic voice acting, entertaining gameplay and a very well written and cohesive fictional world; there isn't much else that anybody can ask for a good game to be good and Mass Effect covers all of these aspects superbly.

    Graphics: 10

    Control: 8

    Gameplay: 10

    Sound: 9

    Music: 7

    Story: 9.5

    Art: 8,5

    ///------TOTAL: 9 [rounded]------///    … Expand
  87. whitewi666
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Awesome game! It's looks great and the story is begging me to play all mass effect games and read all the books! This game is simply one of the best games in this gen! Universe has never been so believable before!!!!!!!! Love it or hate it, it's the winner!!!!!!!
  88. Ordish
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    Installed this oldie for a little break from the FPS scene I've been in lately and I have to admit, it was quite pleasing. Certainly not ground breaking today but looking back to 2008 when it was released I can see how this game was rated so highly and deservedly so. The inventory system is a bit clunky but the rest of the game mechanics as well as the story line are fantastic. A solid 9Installed this oldie for a little break from the FPS scene I've been in lately and I have to admit, it was quite pleasing. Certainly not ground breaking today but looking back to 2008 when it was released I can see how this game was rated so highly and deservedly so. The inventory system is a bit clunky but the rest of the game mechanics as well as the story line are fantastic. A solid 9 hours of game play and pure enjoyment in a great and compelling story line. If you haven't played Mass Effect it is definitely worth the time to check it out.… Expand
  89. BasilZero
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    Game: Mass Effect 1
    Genre: RPG/FPS
    Developer: Bioware/EA System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Great Dynamic story that keeps changing depending on what role, what decisions and    Game: Mass Effect 1
    Genre: RPG/FPS
    Developer: Bioware/EA
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Great Dynamic story that keeps changing depending on what role, what decisions and actions you make in the game.
    +Multiple Scenarios, Paths and Endings which leads to multiple playthroughs and thus replay value
    +Class based gameplay system which allows you to have a different experience each time you play as a different class.
    +Character customization lets you create your own character in their own appearance, etc
    +A great mixture of RPG and FPS elements packaged into one game
    +Fantastic voice acting and a lot of voice over scenes
    +A great morality system that also plays in what bonuses you would get (i.e. discounts, certain decision options)
    +Leveling system has quite a depth that ranges from learning unique class abilities to weapon mastery
    +Save files are interchangeable between Steam and Origin.

    Cons
    -Some minor glitches could occur such as falling into the floor or certain scenes not being playable from time to time but nothing game breaking and does not happen often or repeatedly
    -Some of the visual designs look a bit outdated and last gen style (PS2/GCN/Xbox era)
    -Some of the side missions lead you to similar to same looking areas and structures
    -Some of the planets are so barren and empty with nothing but fetch quests or extra grinding for weapons and money.
    -Pinnacle Station DLC is not available for standalone purchases of Mass Effect 1. Only available for Trilogy purchasers.
    -Bring Down the Sky DLC has to be downloaded separately and installed unlike the description in the store page where it says its available already.    … Expand
  90. loloynage
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Really a great game that started this great trilogy (so far). Everything about it is fun and the story, even if not the most sophisticated, it still is a great one. One thing that I didn't like is that there where so many options, planets and missions that I just didn't care about and simply gave up on them and just focused on thr main plot.
  91. Resplendent
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    Mass Effect is arguably the best single-player sci-fi game since Halo. The fact that it throws in RPG elements keeps it all the more enjoyable and replayable. Once you get used to the somewhat rigid controls, and once the story gets going, it's a thrilling game that you won't be able to put down. Getting to explore Shepard's relationships with his crewmates lets you really get to know themMass Effect is arguably the best single-player sci-fi game since Halo. The fact that it throws in RPG elements keeps it all the more enjoyable and replayable. Once you get used to the somewhat rigid controls, and once the story gets going, it's a thrilling game that you won't be able to put down. Getting to explore Shepard's relationships with his crewmates lets you really get to know them as distinct individuals. The histories of each planet were also wonderful to read. As with most games I love, the soundtrack leaves nothing to be desired. I've always felt music was just as important to any game or movie as the story, and Mass Effect's hits all the right notes. All fans of sci-fi should find this as brilliant as I did.… Expand
  92. e_x_p
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    I was a non-believer of sci-fi games before this title. The amazing gameplays and hooking elements opened my eyes to this whole new world of opportunities. It doesn't feel repetitive at all to jump from planets to planets to harvest resources - especially when traversing territories in land vehicles, and encountering mini-bosses along the way. The storylines are immaculate - saving theI was a non-believer of sci-fi games before this title. The amazing gameplays and hooking elements opened my eyes to this whole new world of opportunities. It doesn't feel repetitive at all to jump from planets to planets to harvest resources - especially when traversing territories in land vehicles, and encountering mini-bosses along the way. The storylines are immaculate - saving the galaxy has never been this fun. A 10/10 title by its nature but 9 for me because of Borderlands' one-upper gun-centric RPG.… Expand
  93. Mogul
    Mar 3, 2012
    9
    The first Mass Effect game is a great start to an unforgettable series. Combat is fun, and the story is great, but the characters are the heart and soul of Mass Effect. Sure, Mass Effect has its flaws -- the inventory system, the repetitive sidequests, the awful "hacking" mini-game to open/unlock stuff -- but these are all minor annoyances. The bottom line is that the Mass Effect seriesThe first Mass Effect game is a great start to an unforgettable series. Combat is fun, and the story is great, but the characters are the heart and soul of Mass Effect. Sure, Mass Effect has its flaws -- the inventory system, the repetitive sidequests, the awful "hacking" mini-game to open/unlock stuff -- but these are all minor annoyances. The bottom line is that the Mass Effect series is awesome, and you don't want to miss out on any of it. :)… Expand
  94. wowtgp
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    an excellent game.there are so many places to go and explore and you can choose whatever mission you would like to do first.there are some decisions that you have to take which will influence on the game.some people say its badly ported but it didnt feel for a second that its a port after updating my game with latest patch.if you want to play mass effect 2 and 3 then this game is highlyan excellent game.there are so many places to go and explore and you can choose whatever mission you would like to do first.there are some decisions that you have to take which will influence on the game.some people say its badly ported but it didnt feel for a second that its a port after updating my game with latest patch.if you want to play mass effect 2 and 3 then this game is highly recommended.… Expand
  95. billtheturnip
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    I enjoyed this game provided an engaging experience that made me wanting to play more. Currently on my 3rd play through which I have spent anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per play through.
  96. bosnian
    Mar 13, 2012
    9
    This game is how rpgs should be done. Every character has a deep history and a valid reason to be where they are and do what they are doing. There are numerous ethical choices throughout the game that define your character, but also how the story will play out. Where as in the KOTOR you are forced to be either the ultimate good or the ultimate evil, here you can be any shade of grayThis game is how rpgs should be done. Every character has a deep history and a valid reason to be where they are and do what they are doing. There are numerous ethical choices throughout the game that define your character, but also how the story will play out. Where as in the KOTOR you are forced to be either the ultimate good or the ultimate evil, here you can be any shade of gray in-between. Classes you are allowed to play are vastly different and NPCs bring along variety of strengths and weaknesses. The only real negative in the game are the vehicle levels, as they are very long, tedious and don't bring anything new to the table.

    Good:
    - deep, character driven story where your actions throughout the game affect outcomes and behaviors of others.
    - you are allowed to play as ultimate good or ultimate evil, but also as many shades of gray in-between
    - high replay value

    Bad:
    - vehicle levels are long, boring and repetitive    … Expand
  97. JBurnes3
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Still holds up fairly decent in 2019. I would recommend graphical mods on PC of course to give it a little extra polish. However even though the combat is still a bit clunky it doesn't detract from what makes Mass Effect great which is the story, lore, and of course the characters.

    Mass Effect was a great game when it released in 2007 (2008 on PC), and it's still a great game 12 years later.
  98. Nauglamir
    Apr 17, 2012
    9
    First off, Mass Effect demands patience. Its combat system will require some time to get comfortable with, while the inventory management is acceptable, though obviously corny and at times annoying. On the contrary, the RPG customization looks well-realised, providing a good amount of classes, items and abilities. The galaxy map is single-handedly intriguing, surrounded by the empty voidFirst off, Mass Effect demands patience. Its combat system will require some time to get comfortable with, while the inventory management is acceptable, though obviously corny and at times annoying. On the contrary, the RPG customization looks well-realised, providing a good amount of classes, items and abilities. The galaxy map is single-handedly intriguing, surrounded by the empty void of the dark space. The planets graphical rendering may look dull; however, the chemistry of music and simple barren plains adds to the feeling of a far more plausible space exploration. Beyond that, Mass Effect tells an original and, much to my astonishment, unsettling story. It mesmerises with its brilliant vision of a universe ruled by a hierarchy of different races, humanity not being, for the first time, one of them. The rising evil depicted throughout the plot will force the player to beg for questions over the relativity of humanity attitude towards the universe. Eventually, this is a thorough-to-master game, at least to grasp its very sci-fi/rpg essence. Nevertheless, it does worth trying.… Expand
  99. quotenneger
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    This game is so unbelievably good. The story Is the best I have ever experienced, apart from the other Mass Effect Games, this game's story has it all: believable and sympathetic squadmates, a compelling antagonist, and of course, the decisions you make in the game. You can really feel the heavyweight of such decisions, often you decide over the fate of entire species. The Gameplay is goodThis game is so unbelievably good. The story Is the best I have ever experienced, apart from the other Mass Effect Games, this game's story has it all: believable and sympathetic squadmates, a compelling antagonist, and of course, the decisions you make in the game. You can really feel the heavyweight of such decisions, often you decide over the fate of entire species. The Gameplay is good too, though it is buggy and awkward at times, but it isn't that bad, because the story is what makes this game a unique masterpiece. No other Game has ever made me feel like the Mass Effect Trilogy. One of the best games of all time, no, one of the best pieces of entertainment of all time. If anybody missed out on this game, he deserves to get shat in the face.… Expand
  100. Rayken
    Aug 25, 2012
    9
    The beginning of the Mass Effect series, one of the greatest series of this generation. I'll keep this as short as possible. Great story, lots of replayability, great characters, ok exploration missions, decent gameplay and decent graphics for the time.
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#7 Best PC Game of 2008
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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  1. GameSpot
    90
    Whether you're a seasoned Spectre looking to suit up again, or a newcomer who has never set foot on the Normandy, the refined PC version is your best choice for experiencing this excellent game.
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  2. PTGamers
    95
    Mass Effect PC wasn't rushed, this version has clearly been thoroughly thought-out to exploit the advantages of this platform.
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  3. G4 TV
    100
    Computer owners are getting everything found in the Xbox 360 game, including achievements and online leaderboards, but with better visuals, smoother action, and a more streamlined interface. That the game rings up at a lower retail price and offers the first expansion pack as a free download is simply icing on the cake.
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