Mass Effect Legendary Edition

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 916 Ratings

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  1. Coastal2009
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Interesting to see so many Russians review bombing this for the bad Russian dub. I feel sorry for them because this is an amazing remaster of an amazing game that still holds up after all these years.
  2. SuperDuck23
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    An incredibly impressive collection of one of the greatest gaming trilogies of all time - with all their DLC included.

    Mass Effect: Wholly original and rich in lore, this RPG is a brilliant start to a gripping saga (9/10). Mass Effect 2: Takes everything that worked with the first game and doubles down on it (10/10). Mass Effect 3: Another fantastic RPG that closes the saga on a    An incredibly impressive collection of one of the greatest gaming trilogies of all time - with all their DLC included.

    Mass Effect: Wholly original and rich in lore, this RPG is a brilliant start to a gripping saga (9/10).

    Mass Effect 2: Takes everything that worked with the first game and doubles down on it (10/10).

    Mass Effect 3: Another fantastic RPG that closes the saga on a thrilling and cinematic note (9.5/10).    … Expand
  3. tonyfred898
    May 17, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest game trilogies of all time with updated graphics and frame rates. Must buy. Real person i do not work for BioWare!
  4. il_fenomeno
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Do not read negative comments at all!!! its all about stupid language and subs from people who even didn't play the game ever at all!!! This game is legendary and one of the best games ever made, it is worth every $. You wont regret, ull enjoy every minute of it, u have really things to see! I couldn't believe ME 1 was made in 2007, unbeliavable! Masterpiece!
  5. Lotex
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Easy 8/10 for me and it could be even higher if it had some quality of life additions like being able to skip cutscenes. The controls also feel pretty aged and not as fluid as they could/should be. They're by no means bad, but there is a clear distinction between "good" and "great"
    Other than that it a pretty decent story, but the secret stars of the show are the characters, there are so    Easy 8/10 for me and it could be even higher if it had some quality of life additions like being able to skip cutscenes. The controls also feel pretty aged and not as fluid as they could/should be. They're by no means bad, but there is a clear distinction between "good" and "great"
    Other than that it a pretty decent story, but the secret stars of the show are the characters, there are so many different races and people that you rarely find two that are really alike    … Expand
  6. Avicenna21
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    If you are new to this game do not read negative comments, just play the game, there are a lot of negative reviews just because of some local problems that does not make the game worse.
  7. Stason_Kirason
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    It was great travel. Best video game series ever, on all available platforms.
  8. ItsFalloutz
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The greatest trilogy in gaming history all in one package, what's not to love?
  9. MrTibster
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This is the game that will last me throughout the rest of the year. About 150 hours of bliss to play through, and looking the best it ever has on console.

    The Pros: Over 150 hours of content All DLC The Best the game has ever looked, at 60fps Brilliant new sound design Actually improved Character Customisation The Cons: Bit buggy, only one crash over 30 hours of gameplay.    This is the game that will last me throughout the rest of the year. About 150 hours of bliss to play through, and looking the best it ever has on console.

    The Pros:
    Over 150 hours of content
    All DLC
    The Best the game has ever looked, at 60fps
    Brilliant new sound design
    Actually improved Character Customisation

    The Cons:
    Bit buggy, only one crash over 30 hours of gameplay.
    Sometimes the lighting is a bit downgraded
    Overuse of Lens Flare

    And yeah thats it, its a 10/10 bundle in my book.    … Expand
  10. zavarkaept
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Great release, ME1 is greatly improved, all three games feel the same as they did before, was definitely waiting for this one since i've bought my ps4. Nostalgia hits hard though, i am almost crying every time i'm playing having flashbacks from 13-10 years ago. Thanks EA.
  11. Wilcze
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Fantastic setting, lore and story. Missed out on Mass Effect when it originally came out but so glad I finally got to it. Sucked me in for dozens of hours. A must play for anyone interested in western RPG.
  12. Thebrah
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Hats off to BioWare on this one, it's one of the best remastered games I played. Top notch graphics, the gameplay feels great and not dated at all. This game blows never games out of the water and has the best story out of any game. If you played the old mass effects it's awesome to replay it and if you are new to mass effect even better and you get to experience it for the first timeHats off to BioWare on this one, it's one of the best remastered games I played. Top notch graphics, the gameplay feels great and not dated at all. This game blows never games out of the water and has the best story out of any game. If you played the old mass effects it's awesome to replay it and if you are new to mass effect even better and you get to experience it for the first time with these great graphics.… Expand
  13. HazzaB
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Nostalgia hit me like a truck. Playing the games again with the dlc's I never had is the highlight of my year so far.
  14. Flxn
    May 18, 2021
    10
    The game exceeded all my expectations, respect to the developers!!!
    It’s just perfect! Thank you from the fans!
  15. Sinduril
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Bioware and EA delivered what was promised - the graphics, mechanic and combat improvements are all very pleasing in the remaster version. Thank you for the opportunity for living the legend of Shepard one more time. Absolutely worth it.
  16. Ursoaica202
    May 17, 2021
    10
    This is how you remaster a game. If anyone would ask me what game I wanted remastered that would be mass effect trilogy and dead space trilogy. Good job on this.
  17. djskratta
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    This game is nostalgic and well made. I'm very satisfied with my own playthrough as an Engineer class. Was worthwhile adding a mod in ME2 to remove the weapon limitations and gain access to all weapons even as Engineer. In my own experience, I'm probably going to play it again as a Biotic.
  18. RinoTheBouncer
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece in every level. I’ve been gaming since 1996 and nothing even comes close to how epic this trilogy is, and the Legendary Edition is the definitive way to experience it.
  19. BitGrimReaper
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    First time i ever played a Mass Effect game for years i just didnt get round to it and thought nothing of the hype but i was wrong so so so so wrong.

    This game made me laugh, content, angry, satisfied and cry. I dont say this lightly its amazing depending on who is buying the game. My review is more for someone who has never played Mass Effect not that person who has played them all    First time i ever played a Mass Effect game for years i just didnt get round to it and thought nothing of the hype but i was wrong so so so so wrong.

    This game made me laugh, content, angry, satisfied and cry. I dont say this lightly its amazing depending on who is buying the game. My review is more for someone who has never played Mass Effect not that person who has played them all before and wants to know if its worth buying the Legendary Edition.

    Mass Effect one had the most work done on it from what i have read and for a game as old as it is it plays well kinda. the combat is very clunky but its more worth playing for the story telling side of it just so you can understand who shepherd is where he came from and why hes here. Its short and honestly enjoyable its just not a modern game regardless of what they do with it but i cant say it looks worst than say Skyrim.

    Mass Effect 2 is where it just became amazing i love this game its emotional and the combat had a huge huge upgrade the gunplay is fun and the choices in the game really make you think about what you are doing and how you are doing it. graphically its great and its much much smoother than the first.

    Mass Effect 3 is a Weird one at first i was a little taken back by it because theres parts in the game that reminded me of 1 which i think should of maybe stayed there. and things they left behind in 2 which should of come to 3. for example the whole paragon and renegade system just didnt seem as relevant and important as they did in the first 2 but combat, graphics and voice acting was much better.

    Should you buy the Legendary Edition? Yes.

    For people revisiting the game its the perfect package to relive this series in a way that would be bareable because i dont think i could of played the original first game in 2021 not without all the rework. For new players YES YES youve got to play this if you are into Sci Fi its honestly a dream you will fall in love with your crew i have never in my life played a video game and been so invested in the characters. i genuinely was at a point of the thought of risking one of there lives i just couldnt do i made so many choices just so i could keep my team save even if that meant making decisions that morally i didnt agree with. The worlds and lore of the series is a masterpiece this is the video game equivalent to LOTR and Harry Potter in my opinion the Alien Races, Worlds, Cultures and Shepherd are just so indepth you will lose yourself. When i completed these games the only way i can remember feeling the way i felt was when i finished the US Office. 9 Seasons and for it just to end i had a hole in my chest i could only fill by starting it again at Season 1 Episode 1.    … Expand
  20. martinho_99
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Either people giving it 0 points because their language is not supported and they are angry (come on play it in english with subtitles the voice acting is amazing especially Martin Sheen) or up to 10 points because they played it and acknowledge its greatness. So don't let the low score fool you - this game/Mass Effect 1-3 is a blockbuster!!! The story, the decission system and theEither people giving it 0 points because their language is not supported and they are angry (come on play it in english with subtitles the voice acting is amazing especially Martin Sheen) or up to 10 points because they played it and acknowledge its greatness. So don't let the low score fool you - this game/Mass Effect 1-3 is a blockbuster!!! The story, the decission system and the characters are so overwhelmingly good I can't even tell you if there is something bad about these games. Every minor issue pales in contrast to the amazing overall performance. The improved graphics and built-in DLCs of the Legendary Edition are making this Edition even better. It is hard to believe this game trilogy is already a decade old. The 3rd game is the best of them it is like playing a hollywood blockbuster. And since the extended cut ending is already preinstalled I liked the ending very much. It was a good round up of the overall meaning the story of alle 3 games.… Expand
  21. moh_bolotniy
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    (I want to play in this great game with subtitles and voise-over that i like. Is this a problem - adding separately choosing of subs and voice? I hope EA and BioWare hearing me at least on Metacritic.) Игры-то хорошие, особенно для новичков, что в них не играли - со всеми дополнениями, 3 игры и за такую смешную цену - находка. Проходившим - чисто для коллекции, не более. А проблему с(I want to play in this great game with subtitles and voise-over that i like. Is this a problem - adding separately choosing of subs and voice? I hope EA and BioWare hearing me at least on Metacritic.) Игры-то хорошие, особенно для новичков, что в них не играли - со всеми дополнениями, 3 игры и за такую смешную цену - находка. Проходившим - чисто для коллекции, не более. А проблему с нераздельными озвучкой и субтитрами поправили 8 июня. Таким волшебным, нехитрым, чудовищным, удачным, банальным, логичным, грандиозным, неубедительным, классическим образом, ставлю заслуженную игрой оценку. 10 из 10.… Expand
  22. anfil18
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    Un pequeño labado de cara sobre todo en el 1. Buen HDR y resolucion a 4K. En su dia fue un juego que me cautivo, ahora tengo la misma sensacion otra vez o igual que cuando lo juge en su dia. HISTORION!!! Le daria un 10 si seria nuevo. Suerte los que habeis descubierto el juego ahora.
  23. Bone-Thugs
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    this is soooooo damn worth it and then some. anyone giving a low score is nuts. the trilogy was already amazing and they polished it up and made it modern including the directors cut endings. also every dlc in every game is included which adds on so much damn content. can easily replay it numerous times due to how many choices there are. also hilarious the only negative reviews are fromthis is soooooo damn worth it and then some. anyone giving a low score is nuts. the trilogy was already amazing and they polished it up and made it modern including the directors cut endings. also every dlc in every game is included which adds on so much damn content. can easily replay it numerous times due to how many choices there are. also hilarious the only negative reviews are from upset russians that a game that was always MADE IN ENGLISH doesn't have russian voice acting up to their standards… Expand
  24. JonathanFD
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing opportunity for new players to enjoy the trilogy. First game is remastered very well. As for the games the slowly unfolding mystery, good sounds, good written characters and interactions between npcs makes it a good game. Especially the second game, damn masterpiece
  25. Scarecr0wn
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best game in the history got review bombed because Portugees can´t speak human language. I don´t really know how to address that and remain not vulgar.
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition is amazing and I am really glad that same as Fallen Order, this game showed EA´s overlords that single player RPG games are highly desired by us, gamers.
  26. Player848
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Троллинг от Bioware "Как-то раз мой младший брат спросил меня: они действительно объединили все три игры в одну? Я ответил ему: нет, они просто добавили лаунчер :) "

    (Озвучка? её кто-то обсуждает? это же как с едой, на вкус и цвет. Если не нравиться выключаешь или не ешь. В игре же есть такая функция.. да в каждом компьютере есть кнопка выключения звука... )    Троллинг от Bioware "Как-то раз мой младший брат спросил меня: они действительно объединили все три игры в одну? Я ответил ему: нет, они просто добавили лаунчер :) "

    (Озвучка? её кто-то обсуждает? это же как с едой, на вкус и цвет. Если не нравиться выключаешь или не ешь. В игре же есть такая функция.. да в каждом компьютере есть кнопка выключения звука... )
  27. Dixis
    May 16, 2021
    10
    EA, thanks for the opportunity to play with Russian voice acting and English subtitles. This is my favorite childhood game. You gave me back a piece of that time. MAST HAVE!!!!
  28. ilich2
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Thanks to EA for the choice of subtitles, one of the best trilogies of all time
  29. aleyuma
    May 16, 2021
    10
    as far as remasters go, i think this is one of the best ever made, ignore the negative reviews
  30. ShowMeYourNoobs
    May 18, 2021
    10
    Just stop whining you 21st century kids... The game is just as I remember it, brutal dialogs and awesome cut-scenes. It's like you have seen a better Sci-fi story these days?
    "The faces are awful..." - well back in the day we cheered when we found out that Lara Croft's face went from a square into a hexagon.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2022
    100
    Mass Effect: Legendary Edition offers the comprehensive experience that the whole trilogy rightfully deserves. Thanks to this, you can easily forgive it all sorts of small ailments associated with the age of individual parts and you drown dozens of unforgettable hours in the game without blinking an eye. Yes, even after such a long time.
  2. GameCritics
    Dec 14, 2021
    90
    The Mass Effect Trilogy is incredible. The overarching story and its characters are excellent, and each one was better than the last. I wasn’t sure if these games would hold up in the current environment, but they absolutely do. They’re still worth playing, I recommend them, and to anyone about to jump in — play at a slower pace. Do not rush through. Explore everything they have to offer and relish in their richness.
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  3. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    90
    No fan of Star-Trek-style science fiction should miss Mass Effect – and this package offers the best version of the trilogy currently available. [Issue#3, p.144]
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