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  1. Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Amazing games that with Witcher 3 and God of War became my favorites of all time. ME1 was almost a remake with all the major upgrades in graphics, though could be done better on lighting. ME2/3 had significant texture graphical upgrades, but not as significant as the first game since time was nicer to the later 2. You get over 100hrs in all 3 games plus dlcs. Some of the best scifi loreAmazing games that with Witcher 3 and God of War became my favorites of all time. ME1 was almost a remake with all the major upgrades in graphics, though could be done better on lighting. ME2/3 had significant texture graphical upgrades, but not as significant as the first game since time was nicer to the later 2. You get over 100hrs in all 3 games plus dlcs. Some of the best scifi lore that goes up there with warhammer/star trek/star wars(without the sequels). Characters that you wish were real beings in how good they were written. Only reason it's not a 10 is the majority of side missions. They are mostly filler and should be ignored. However a few of them are good and should be done. Some minor bugs that were fixed with patches. Do me a favor and PLAY IT Expand
  2. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mass Effect will go down in history as one of the best told stories in gaming. Gaming fits right between film and literature in terms of deliverable exposition and with the Legendary Edition including all DLC’s as well as an expanded ending, players can truly immerse themselves in this deep and beautiful narrative. Characters are both interesting on a surface level and profound in their respective backstories and motivations. The universe it takes place in is rich and worth looking under every rock. Every visual seems completely intentional with how it fits in the world. Dialogue is well written and performances are gripping. The freedom of choice offers different perspective and experience but it never takes away from the writer’s direction. Gameplay evolves each game while also having its own charm and intricacies to be discovered as you move between them. Specifically with combat, it feels like every aspect was carefully tuned to make sure the players experience remained both fun and engaging. It rewards skill and creativity with preferred builds. Sound design is incredible. Everything hits hard where it needs to and adds a subtle touch where it doesn’t. Gun sounds are pounding and unique. Ambience is perfectly immersive. Music is iconic. Themes will grip your heart and stay stuck in your head. Expand
  3. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Great in all remaster of great in all the game. Also thanks to the developers for listening to the wishes of the Russian-speaking community of fans
  4. Aug 29, 2021
    10
    It was great travel. Best video game series ever, on all available platforms.
  5. Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Despite the presence of some bugs, I think this remaster is good. Here's why. When you start the game, you think "well, what's been done here, everything looks exactly the way I remember it, doesn't it?"
    In reality, no, a lot of work has been done, especially with the first part.
    It was incredibly nice to be back in Mass Effect again, but on the new consoles. Now there's a legitimate
    Despite the presence of some bugs, I think this remaster is good. Here's why. When you start the game, you think "well, what's been done here, everything looks exactly the way I remember it, doesn't it?"
    In reality, no, a lot of work has been done, especially with the first part.
    It was incredibly nice to be back in Mass Effect again, but on the new consoles. Now there's a legitimate save package for part four, get it over here Bioware! I still have faith in you. Thanks for the games.
    I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite remaster on Citadel.

    P.S. Thanks again for listening to the players and adding the option to choose the original voiceover for the first part in the patch.
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  6. Aug 28, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello, I found my copy of Mass Effect for the 360 (Platinum Hits) in a Wal-Mart and at $17, I had already bought ME2 and I wanted to experience the full package the first time and I loved it. Then I played ME2 and my expectations were high for the third game and they almost got true.
    The Legendary Edition brought back massive memories of the locations and various characters but it reminded me of the story faults: in ME1 (which is were 90% of the work went into) qe get to choose who to save on Virmire (Ashley or Kaidan) but in ME2 there is still only one cameo scene with them and a letter if they were your Love Interest only to have a bullrushed development in ME3 without much player feedback afterwards. Bioware didn't even bothered to list the death of Emily Wong and hence you'll have to explore Twitter for why she wasn't in ME3, Corporal Tombs MIA, a big number of bugs both bew and from the original releases are in the game and Bioware hasn't bothered to keep up woth maintenance, they might be reading our comments requesting official support but there hasn't even been a social media post by Bioware if thwy are tracking the situation or they will be moving to the next game completly and another thing, in the original ME2 players could pursue a Romantic relationship and earn the Paramour Trophy after the Collectors Base assault but now all it happens is that the screen turns to black:
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  7. Aug 23, 2021
    9
    I love all the characters in this game the combat is okay but I wish they could've remade it I hate how shepard moves in combat feels so slow.
  8. 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
  9. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    The mass effect trilogy I think is easily one of the best games ever made, it is Bioware at their best, the game world even by todays standards is mind blowing the amount of detail they put into even the smallest things, the soundtrack is perfect and omg the writing is some of the best there is in the industry and so funny (depending on choices) I have always been a massive fan of the 1stThe mass effect trilogy I think is easily one of the best games ever made, it is Bioware at their best, the game world even by todays standards is mind blowing the amount of detail they put into even the smallest things, the soundtrack is perfect and omg the writing is some of the best there is in the industry and so funny (depending on choices) I have always been a massive fan of the 1st game, it has more (traditional) rpg mechanics than the other 2 and I always preferred the weapons system as well and at the time of release it was so ahead of its time I still remember running around the citadel for the first time with my jaw on the ground with the epic music and that feeling very quickly returned, the mako planet exploring as well I think was such a nice addition and now looks amazing! the 2nd game removed some of the rpg stuff and went down more the 3rd person shooter route, simpler weapons system etc, but keeps the feeling of the original and adds so much more, the 3rd game now in its current state as they done alot of work to improve the ending from the original release is a nice end to the trilogy, its great how the simplest doesnt seem that important choice made in game 1 can have massive consequences in later games, playing on ps5 I personally chose to favour resolution and all 3 games look amazing in 4k they done an amazing job bringing the visuals up to todays tv's ( i think i played the original on 360 on a crt through scart connection.... lol) but this is subjective and it seemed to easily run at 60fps in performance with no notable drops, I was genuinely shocked how well me3 still stands up visually today just like the other 2 games all were so ahead of their time (although the 1st game now blown up to 4k the faces do show their age abit but it was so impressive at the time), and with all dlc included for all 3 games you get the amazing citadel dlc for me3 which has got to be up there with the greatest dlcs ever made, if you fell in love with the world /chars and enjoy/ laugh at the Bioware writing you will love it, after finishing the 3rd game I sat there for a while thinking about how its actually quite a sad thing what alot of games have become, technically/visually stunning but so many mindless multiplayer generic maps, so many yearly updates, charging money for a skin as big companies try to squeeze every penny they can out of their generic games, no originality, what happened to the amazing creativity that these games show, (my only little complaint is something that drove me mad back when me3 was first released was not being able to holster your weapon in combat zones was kinda hoping they had enabled that but its just a silly personal annoyance)
    Part of gaming history and some of the best games ever made now been remastered very nicely all in 1 package with all dlcs a very easy 10!
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  10. Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Best version of a masterpiece. Story is awesome. Gameplay is good but little bit oldschool. Buy it! Love it!
  11. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    The greatest video game trilogy in one title. Had to subtract one point for leaving out multiplayer but gave a point back for the sheer volume of great content!

    Maybe skip Mass effect 1 and use the interactive comic.
  12. Aug 18, 2021
    8
    Старый добрый масс эффект, только теперь в высоком разрешении и, как ни странно, с новыми багами. Прошел с удовольствием, лишь рандомные вылеты периодически портили впечатление.
  13. Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Game is excellent. Only not giving a 10 because they could have given more improvements to ME2 and ME3, but I understand they have schedules to fulfill.

    Brasileiros burros aprendam inglês, o mundo não roda à vossa volta. Se o Ayrton Senna vos visse, chorava.
  14. Aug 4, 2021
    10
    I never played Mass effect, and I tried in this new edition. It was the best game I played this year. I was addicted from the start. I did not have any bug which it means they took their time to fix everything and the DLC were great as well. But I confess the best is mass effect 2, the renegate options are more fun than for the 1 or 3 games. Also the interaction with characters is the best.
  15. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    I had never done the original trilogy at the time. It was therefore an excellent opportunity for me to take and make the legendary edition and what a slap. Not only is the story exciting, but also the characters are extremely well written and endearing. I finished the trilogy recently and I already miss Normandy. Congratulations to bioware for creating three exciting and exciting games next time.
  16. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    BEST GAME EVER. With a terrible canon ending. The best ending is obviously the blue one. They are probably going to go with the red one for the plot of the forth game. Who cares. Awesome story with even more awesome characters. Thank you for everything, Bioware.
  17. Jul 28, 2021
    10
    8/10. As a player of the original trilogy, I had to give this edition a try. And I loved it. Everything has improved, ME1 combat feels more adequate... although the maps clearly haven't been designed with the ME2/ME3 style of combat in mind. The UI itself was redesigned as well, but there are significant differences between the 3 games; I honestly expected it to be merged together somehow.8/10. As a player of the original trilogy, I had to give this edition a try. And I loved it. Everything has improved, ME1 combat feels more adequate... although the maps clearly haven't been designed with the ME2/ME3 style of combat in mind. The UI itself was redesigned as well, but there are significant differences between the 3 games; I honestly expected it to be merged together somehow. I do understand the difficulties of doing this, considered how the original trilogy itself has improved from one game to the other. All in all, this game is a solid 8. However, I'm giving it top score to counter balance the rusky crybabies that are giving it a 0 because they don't like the voice overs. Get yourselves an education and play with english audio and subtitles. Who gives a 0 because of that? Oh right, rusky crybabies. Expand
  18. Jul 11, 2021
    10
    Great game, great remake. Love the characters, the colors, the settings and of course the story.
  19. Jul 27, 2021
    7
    Its a good remaster - with steady 60fps, worked over environment, sound, and dialogue. The gameplay, however, is very dated and I am sorry to say that playing this now only shows how shallow the gameplay at the time of original release actually was - this applies in particular to ME2 and ME3, as the first game is far deeper and still a genuine RPG experience. Overall only worth it if youIts a good remaster - with steady 60fps, worked over environment, sound, and dialogue. The gameplay, however, is very dated and I am sorry to say that playing this now only shows how shallow the gameplay at the time of original release actually was - this applies in particular to ME2 and ME3, as the first game is far deeper and still a genuine RPG experience. Overall only worth it if you are a hardcore fan or want to play this for the story. Expand
  20. 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. Jul 12, 2021
    0
    Очень дорогой патч для пожилой игры. Выглядит как халтура, пахнет тоже и стоит 4к
  22. Jul 10, 2021
    0
    No option to play with Russian Subtitles + English voice
    RUSSIAN VOICE SOUND SOUNDS DISGUSTING
  23. Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Can’t speak for Russia and the review bombing but for the American version, this is a solid 10 in every way. The greatest video game trilogy ever remastered, and each game looks amazing. Would recommend to anyone who has or hasn’t played them before.
  24. Jul 6, 2021
    0
    It is unclear what was spent on this remaster. Graphic mods for the original are much better than this ****
    I have a question. And what was accrued 44.7 GB out of 110 GB (110 (Legendary Edition) - 65.3 (originals of the trilogy, mod Meuitm (for Mass Effect 1), mod Happy Ending (for Mass Effect 3) and mod set Liara) = 44.3 GB something incomprehensible))? Just stupid on the update
    It is unclear what was spent on this remaster. Graphic mods for the original are much better than this ****
    I have a question. And what was accrued 44.7 GB out of 110 GB (110 (Legendary Edition) - 65.3 (originals of the trilogy, mod Meuitm (for Mass Effect 1), mod Happy Ending (for Mass Effect 3) and mod set Liara) = 44.3 GB something incomprehensible))? Just stupid on the update graphics?! On multiplayer?! For what?!!!
    Before downloading "IT", please think in your head. It is better to download the original with mods and enjoy. Bioware is long dead and will NEVER return.
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  25. Jul 5, 2021
    0
    In 2021 still have games without brazilian portuguese subtitles... yeah, they are kidding with us
  26. Jul 3, 2021
    10
    I've always been a fan of the Mass Effect Trilogy and when I heard that they were comming out with a remaster I preordered it as soon as possible. The improvements they put into the first game are superb. I have a very hard time putting the game down and go to sleep at times. A definite 10 out of 10.
  27. Jul 3, 2021
    10
    i'm a newcomer to the series and i must say these games are incredible,the first one is superb a masterpiece and unreal for the time of the ps3,the second one is even better than the first one in almost every way, the third was good but nothing special, i am proud to have discovered this saga.
  28. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    A great way to re-experience the original trilogy, and updated graphics and gameplay tweaks for ME1 will make it a great starting point for people new to the series.
  29. Jun 19, 2021
    10
    Muito bom. Melhor que Star Wars, os melhores escritores dos anos 80 em mitologia, e criação de universo, cultura reunidos numa única história. A saga do herói com todo as aflições sentindo na flor da pele. Isso não é só um jogo é uma arte. Pra quem não sabe inglês viver na estupides não é desculpa, legenda pt br é a desculpa do acomoddo, e do ignorante.
  30. Jun 17, 2021
    0
    I love the franchise, the game is on my list of the best games, I'm Brazilian and here you have a lot of fans, I think we should be treated more carefully and that game has a subtitle pt br, we already have the unofficial subtitle, that's all the company search on google kkk and do a review, I won't buy the game for that, but if you had a little more respect with the Brazilian fans and youI love the franchise, the game is on my list of the best games, I'm Brazilian and here you have a lot of fans, I think we should be treated more carefully and that game has a subtitle pt br, we already have the unofficial subtitle, that's all the company search on google kkk and do a review, I won't buy the game for that, but if you had a little more respect with the Brazilian fans and you would have already bought it with full price. Expand
  31. Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game, so many choices, the script is just amazing. You’re getting really attached to Shepard and the other crew member, they all have theirs own characters and personality and each relationship is so different.
    It’s a classic, I definitely recommend this game.
  32. Jun 14, 2021
    10
    A Classic, a game that you don’t want it to end, ( opposite feeling of what I have with AC games where you suffer with their unnecessary length and grinding ), this game is the only reason I got a 360 back then and now I can replay them on my ps5 , so happy they made it.
  33. May 24, 2021
    2
    ME1+2 is like a corpse with make-up. No way to skip cutscenes, no new animations, no fixes of the clunkiness, etc. Surround sound is utterly broken. Look at Reddit for info but TL;DR the front speaker sound is in the back speakers. Don't have surround sound? Even worse, now you cannot hear half the game.

    The AI is also either as stupid as in the original or worse (it somehow feels worse
    ME1+2 is like a corpse with make-up. No way to skip cutscenes, no new animations, no fixes of the clunkiness, etc. Surround sound is utterly broken. Look at Reddit for info but TL;DR the front speaker sound is in the back speakers. Don't have surround sound? Even worse, now you cannot hear half the game.

    The AI is also either as stupid as in the original or worse (it somehow feels worse but that's hard to prove). This makes that game into a total bullet-sponge because otherwise you could complete it with your eyes closed.

    I haven't tried ME3 yet. Think I'll refund. I should have known better than to buy a game from EA. They all feel like they are forever stick in EA (early access...). Only for extremely hardcore fans.
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  34. Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This is not only interesting from a gaming perspective but also from a game history perspective. Bioware's greatest achievement is back for us to appreciate in 2021, an era that is so unparalleled in its creative bankruptcy that nostalgia is the only legitimate currency.

    So let's get nostalgic for three chapters of a saga that initiated in the mid to late 2000s, the era of the iPod and
    This is not only interesting from a gaming perspective but also from a game history perspective. Bioware's greatest achievement is back for us to appreciate in 2021, an era that is so unparalleled in its creative bankruptcy that nostalgia is the only legitimate currency.

    So let's get nostalgic for three chapters of a saga that initiated in the mid to late 2000s, the era of the iPod and the first iPhone, where MySpace was still more popular than Facebook, and people were queuing up at brick and mortar bookstores to buy the last Harry Potter novel. It was a very different age in many ways.

    Bioware{s Mass Effect was highly regarded when it was released in 2007, and rightfully so. It was an ambitious title, limited only by the technology of the day. A wildly imaginative space opera, filled with incredible lore, beautifully realized characters and wonderful writing. The gameplay was good enough, but the game design and world-building set it apart from anything we had seen before. Characters like Garrus and Liara would become as iconic as any characters in the pantheon of science fiction. The Normandy would become as well-known as the Enterprise. Shepard as admired as Kirk.

    With a sure-fire hit on their hands, the company put everything they had into the next installment. Mass Effect 2 is that rare and precious commodity, a sequel that takes the best of its predecessor and elevates it to legendary status. An incredible achievement. Sadly at the time, to get the most out of it, you were forced to buy the DLC, so that you could reunite with Liara and enjoy some of the most thrilling storylines in the saga. Fortunately, all that DLC is included in the Legendary Edition package on PS4.

    This was 2010, and across the board, film, TV and video games were reaching a creative apex. With the massive success of Mass Effect 2, the developers were left with the daunting task of finishing what they had started. Released in 2012, Mass Effect 3 perhaps suffers from being a little unfocused and slightly underwhelming in its final act. I have seen three of the possible endings to the game and I'm afraid none of them quite had the impact I was hoping for. There's still plenty to recommend, though, with dozens of weapons to chose from, lots of varied missions, unexpected shipmates, old friends, and new enemies.

    The most impressive aspect of Mass Effect is how relationships, dialog choices and actions transfer from one game to the other. This is the first time I've been able to play all three games in the correct order, and it's incredible how the effect of choices made in the first and second games ripples through to the final game. It is quite awe inspiring at times.

    I've really enjoyed rediscovering these games and appreciating their greatness. We'll never see the like of them again. There's a passion to them that is highly unlikely to be replicated in the corporate climate that we find ourselves in today. I'm grateful that they have only updated textures and refined a few minor things for modern hardware rather than edit or modify the games in any negative way. Mass Effect Legendary Edition remains a true snapshot of a golden age of game development, a testament to real creativity and raw talent, and that alone is worth the asking price.
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  35. Jun 11, 2021
    10
    As someone who already loves this trilogy if games, this remaster is just what I wanted. The games all look and play great especially me1 with the improvements.
  36. Jun 11, 2021
    9
    If you loved Mass Effect and its franchise this is a must in your collection. The remaster is simply awesome, huge graphic updates more evident in ME1 and ME2 environments and landscapes.

    3 games, all the DLC's, for the price of one, hundreds of hours in one of the most amazing and epic stories, great characters and a great reason to submerge yourself once again into the Mass Effect
    If you loved Mass Effect and its franchise this is a must in your collection. The remaster is simply awesome, huge graphic updates more evident in ME1 and ME2 environments and landscapes.

    3 games, all the DLC's, for the price of one, hundreds of hours in one of the most amazing and epic stories, great characters and a great reason to submerge yourself once again into the Mass Effect world and lore. My personal recommendation is to play as Femshep, Jennifer Hale does an amazing job voicing Commander Shepard.

    Just keep in mind that we are talking about games that are a decade old or older.
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  37. 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!
  38. Jun 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vey a poha do jogo não tem nem legenda em português nem do Brazil nem de Portugal Expand
  39. 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
  40. Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Thanks to EA for the choice of subtitles, one of the best trilogies of all time
  41. Jun 10, 2021
    0
    Inadmissível um jogo desse nível não ter dublagem ou pelo menos legendas em português
  42. Jun 9, 2021
    2
    абы что, начал с третьей части играть, моих нервов хватило и на 10 минут. Не стоит время тратить на это, а тем более деньги. В своё время прошел все 3 части, было круто. С тех пор пошло не мало времени, игра сильно устарела, думал это издание хоть как то изменит графику под современный уровень. Я ошибся, разработчики решили чисто денег срубить ничего не сделав по сути. Лучше бы над новойабы что, начал с третьей части играть, моих нервов хватило и на 10 минут. Не стоит время тратить на это, а тем более деньги. В своё время прошел все 3 части, было круто. С тех пор пошло не мало времени, игра сильно устарела, думал это издание хоть как то изменит графику под современный уровень. Я ошибся, разработчики решили чисто денег срубить ничего не сделав по сути. Лучше бы над новой частью бы трудились, а то всё в пустую, не себе не людям. В память о былых заслугах ставлю оценку 2 Expand
  43. Jun 8, 2021
    10
    I can’t believe that there are not unlimited subtitles available yet on games. I expect to see this issue bring down the user rating of everyone to zero. The game itself though is great.
  44. Jun 8, 2021
    9
    This is really amazing remaster of a great games. Especially second ME is my favorite one!
  45. Jun 7, 2021
    5
    For £60 at release, I can't help but feel ripped off. The main improvement the re release offers is a slight improvement to graphics but nothing major. Many character skins look untouched and very dated, some sky boxes have been improved (luna ME1) and yet some look far worse (Illium ME2), some of the voice work needed reworking but left in and glitches/errors in gameplay ARE STILLFor £60 at release, I can't help but feel ripped off. The main improvement the re release offers is a slight improvement to graphics but nothing major. Many character skins look untouched and very dated, some sky boxes have been improved (luna ME1) and yet some look far worse (Illium ME2), some of the voice work needed reworking but left in and glitches/errors in gameplay ARE STILL PRESENT!!! I'm not sure how many people worked on this or time scale given to programmers to make this but its not good enough, especially for the full price game they're charging for it. It's obvious EA put this out to test the waters to see if there is still public interest with the franchise after the abysmal ME:Am Expand
  46. 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!!!!
  47. Jun 7, 2021
    6
    As EA finally added an option to choose VO and subs language separately, I'm changing my review to be relevant. Mass Effect was and still is a universally loved masterpiece, and seeing it refreshed, seeing the renewed interest of the community, both old and new is heartwarming. Despite all that, I'm here to rate Legendary Edition on its own.

    LE is basically a quick and rather cheap way
    As EA finally added an option to choose VO and subs language separately, I'm changing my review to be relevant. Mass Effect was and still is a universally loved masterpiece, and seeing it refreshed, seeing the renewed interest of the community, both old and new is heartwarming. Despite all that, I'm here to rate Legendary Edition on its own.

    LE is basically a quick and rather cheap way for EA and Bioware to attract interest to ME franchise as a whole, after Andromeda failure and before new Mass Effect game. While graphical and gameplay changes are welcome, there is obvious lack of technical polish. Bugs that are older than a lot of teenagers are still there for our despair, and there are also some new (nasty) ones.

    I really hope it all will be fixed in the end, and what we get is a clean, polished and convenient Mass Effect trilogy for us to return to from time to time and reflect on our memories of playing it for the first time ever.
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  48. May 20, 2021
    6
    In ME1 Legendary you need to add the Old Origanal Russian Subtitles, no Snowball version. Snowballs Subtitles are terrible
  49. May 16, 2021
    10
    A remaster of one of the best gaming series! Thank you BioWare for taking into account the community's requests!
  50. Jun 7, 2021
    10
    I was really looking forward to the re-release of Mass Effect for the new generation of consoles, and I was infinitely excited about the announcement of the Legendary Edition.
    A sudden surprise for me, and for all Russian-speaking fans of the series, was the addition of one of the worst Russian localizations in the history of video games in the CIS. There are no limits to my frustration.
    I was really looking forward to the re-release of Mass Effect for the new generation of consoles, and I was infinitely excited about the announcement of the Legendary Edition.
    A sudden surprise for me, and for all Russian-speaking fans of the series, was the addition of one of the worst Russian localizations in the history of video games in the CIS. There are no limits to my frustration. I really hope that Bioware and EA will listen to Russian-speaking fans and improve the situation by leaving only Russian subtitles and English dubbing in the game.
    P.S. I was sure that the Russian dubbing of Mass Effect by Snowball was destroyed long ago, as well as all of its backups, and that it remained only as an artifact on the shelves of fans.

    UPDATE 07/06/2021 - PATCH 1.03
    -English spoken dialogue can now be selected separately from subtitle language

    Now this is my favorite Remaster on the Citadel!

    Thank you so much for the fact that now I have the opportunity to play my favorite trilogy on the new generation of consoles, and now with the correct translation. Perfect!
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  51. Jun 7, 2021
    7
    Option "ENGLISH VOICE ACTING + RUSSIAN SUBTITLES" appeared in the game. Thanks!
  52. May 16, 2021
    10
    UPD. We have patch!! Thanks to EA and Bioware! Now, finally, I can play in the best videogame ever

    Russian players have the worst dubbing in video game history. Please add the ability to play in the original ENG voice acting with RUS subtitles
  53. Jun 7, 2021
    0
    Glad you added the original dub selection functionality. I promised to change the rating of the game as soon as the problem is solved and I will keep my word.

    Comrades from Bioware, can you explain why in the remaster of the first Mass Effect it is impossible to put English dubbing and Russian subtitles? You can only make Russian voice acting and Russian subtitles or English voice
    Glad you added the original dub selection functionality. I promised to change the rating of the game as soon as the problem is solved and I will keep my word.

    Comrades from Bioware, can you explain why in the remaster of the first Mass Effect it is impossible to put English dubbing and Russian subtitles? You can only make Russian voice acting and Russian subtitles or English voice acting and English subtitles. Russian dubbing of 1 part of Mass Effect is much worse than the original. When will this problem be resolved? When this problem is fixed, I will change my rating in steam and metacritic, but for now, get it, you deserve it.
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  54. May 15, 2021
    10
    Now, after patch, we have option "ENGLISH VOICE + RUSSIAN SUBTITLES" to the console&pc versions of the ME1 Legendary. THANK YOU very much, BIOWARE and EA. Love you.
    Love this trilogy. Masterpiece. "10 из 10" now!

    Теперь это заслуженные "10из10"! Лучшая Sci-fi трилогия в истории индустрии!
  55. Jun 7, 2021
    4
    Bad german Voices, boring Missions, too Disney like, cant understand the hype
  56. Jun 7, 2021
    4
    All three entries are more buggy than the originals. Hopefully they make a patch to fix this. But knowing EA's history with the Mass Effect franchise, I doubt it.
  57. Jun 7, 2021
    10
    This is my first time playing mass effect (1-3) and i personally think the gameplay kinda sucks. It is too easy, sometimes clunky and skills are in all games the same (with the addition of a few skills and weapons). But I still give this game a 10 for the amazing story. I had heard the story was good but playing it for myself I find it amazing. Now I see why Andromeda was kinda bad in comparison..
  58. Jun 6, 2021
    0
    For the best russian voice ever. You could've add an opportunity to choose russian subtitles and english voice...
  59. Jun 4, 2021
    0
    23:59 Defined ass;
    00:00 Back without definition;
    PT_BR subtitles?? NOP.
    Use a MOD in classic games and install MEHEN (for a REAL ending).
  60. Jun 2, 2021
    0
    It's a shame. A company of this size does not bring legends to Brazil.
    Not worth our money.
  61. May 28, 2021
    10
    Великолепный Ремастер с большой буквы. Да озвучка не идеальна в первой части, но мне это никак не помешало. Была бы такая же во 2,3 частях - играл и наслаждался.
  62. Jun 2, 2021
    10
    The Mass Effect series is among the best games ever made, I can't think of any other series that can top it.
  63. Jun 1, 2021
    9
    If you're looking for a Sci-fi shooter with amazing combat, a memorable story and characters, this game is the one. As a big OG Mass effect fan, I was so excited for the remaster of the whole trilogy in one disc. The story of Mass Effect is a game that I hold close to home, as it is still one of my favourite trilogies today.

    The remaster still stays close to the original with the added
    If you're looking for a Sci-fi shooter with amazing combat, a memorable story and characters, this game is the one. As a big OG Mass effect fan, I was so excited for the remaster of the whole trilogy in one disc. The story of Mass Effect is a game that I hold close to home, as it is still one of my favourite trilogies today.

    The remaster still stays close to the original with the added bonus of improved graphics and shaders and all the DLCs. It lost the multiplayer element of ME3 but the multiplayer was not really a big deal to me.

    The combat is still incredibly fun and strategic if you choose to play on a harder difficulty. The RPG elements like levelling and the important decision making are still one of the best. The story and how you shape it within all three games is one of the best video game story-telling right now and the characters are super memorable with most of them with compelling back stories and satisfying arcs. I would also have to mention the world-building is still incredible to me, how BioWare has able to handle the history of the different alien races and the historical interactions between them is beyond me.

    If you're an OG fan like me, don't wait, pick it up now. And if you're a newcomer and have interest, I strongly recommend giving this trilogy a try, you will not regret it.
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  64. Jun 1, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No subtitles in PT/BR !.Disrespect.
    Sem legendas em PT/BR.
    Desrespeito com consumidores brasileiros.
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  65. Jun 1, 2021
    1
    O Jogo não tem legendas em PTBR, isso é o mínimo
    isso é ridículo pelo preço cobrado
  66. May 31, 2021
    0
    Não há legendas em português isso é INACEITAVEL! Nem consideram em utilizar as inúmeras ferramentas de tradutor pra legendar este jogo.

    E fizeram um trabalho muito superficial nessa remasterizarão porca, pra vende-lo a preço cheio.
  67. May 31, 2021
    0
    o jogo não apresenta a tradução necessaria para uma edição lendaria. Não existe tradução para PT-Brasil e PT-Portugal
  68. May 31, 2021
    0
    The year is 2021 but EA still not looking the Brazilian market like should be. No PT-BR subtitles in this game is not acceptable.
  69. May 31, 2021
    0
    Faça legenda em Português Brasil.
    Mass Effect é uma excelente franquia com uma péssima produtora, toma verganha AE e faz uma legenda.
  70. May 31, 2021
    1
    He didn't have the care and affection we expect from a game called legendary. Lacking subtitles in Portuguese, I don't even need dubbing. plus the subtitles in my native language could increase sales in Brazil and generate a whole legion of fans. The game contains several bugs! Translate to Portuguese!
  71. May 31, 2021
    10
    there is no doubt about it that this saga is the best in gaming - so happy to see my crew again, I could remember so much things even from ME 1, I was shocked by myself, that deep impression was kept when I played the original ME1....a little separation I see now....I would rate ME1 8 out of 10, ME2 15 out of 10 :D and ME 3 a clear 10 out of 10.
    Don`t know, playing those games, reading
    there is no doubt about it that this saga is the best in gaming - so happy to see my crew again, I could remember so much things even from ME 1, I was shocked by myself, that deep impression was kept when I played the original ME1....a little separation I see now....I would rate ME1 8 out of 10, ME2 15 out of 10 :D and ME 3 a clear 10 out of 10.
    Don`t know, playing those games, reading the books, so happy to be taken into this universe....this was the Remaster I was waiting for. I just love to play it. This universe can compete easily with Star Wars and Star Trek, there is so much untold stuff, room for more games even without Shepard. Bioware should just stick to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, nothing new needed, just extend what you have.
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  72. May 30, 2021
    1
    Jogo RPG que não possui uma simples legenda em português. Lamentável EA! Todos saímos perdendo com sua mesquinharia.
  73. May 30, 2021
    0
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
    don't have subtitles pt-br
  74. May 30, 2021
    10
    Unfortunate to see all this BS review bombing because these games are awesome and the LE is the best way to play them with none of the essential content locked behind a paywall like they were at release for some of these games. Finished all three games recently and my mind is blown. Brilliant trilogy, that I recommend to anyone who likes a game with a good story,
  75. May 30, 2021
    0
    Pleno 2021 o jogo não tem legenda em português, isso não é caro de fazer e iria acrescentar muito ao jogo para quem não sabe inglês.
  76. May 29, 2021
    10
    Must buy.
    Mass effect is not only game. Its mastery art pieces. i dont know what to say more.
    This game for me is not only 10/10 its something more.
  77. May 29, 2021
    0
    Wszyscy pracownicy metacritic zdechną :} Yea boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
  78. May 28, 2021
    0
    I bought the game because I was told that this version had Brazilian Portuguese subtitles, but I was deceived and asked for a refund.
  79. May 28, 2021
    0
    Please, update the game. We need pt-br subtitles ASAP.
    We, brazilians, will not allowed the metacritic score increases until we have subtitles in our mother language.
  80. May 28, 2021
    0
    The dont have legends in pt br
    O jogo não tem legenda em português brasileiro Vergonha
  81. May 28, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Falta de legendas em português, falta da opção de você poder mudar a dublagem, a assistência de mira do jogo atrapalha um pouco, bugs que acontece durante o jogo, a IA do jogo tem que ser melhorada, a falta do multiplayer do ME3. Expand
  82. May 28, 2021
    10
    Fantastic rerelease of an awesome trilogy, that about covers it. And I'm sorry but the Russian review bombing is hilarious. Bioware better hope Putin isn't a gamer
  83. May 28, 2021
    0
    um game gigantesco com foco na narrativa de uma empresa bilionária , em pleno 2021 não tem a capacidade de incluir pelo menos uma legenda em PT-BR , sendo que fazem marketing no pais e vendem a preço cheio , fiz a pre venda por ser muito fã , mas esse descaso tive vontade de pedir o reembolso.
  84. May 27, 2021
    0
    E uma vergonha um jogo a preço cheio, não vir pelo menos com legendas em PT/BR, e muita má vontade, aconselho a ninguem que fale portugues a comprar este jogo até que eles o consertem.
  85. May 27, 2021
    0
    Cadê a legenda PT-BR, where's the caption? relaunch an old game for $ 60, without significant changes ok
  86. May 27, 2021
    0
    "Putaria" é a palavra q defini isso, se essa empresa está pensando q brasileiro é otario pra comprar, vai só vendo. Fique com seu jogo e eu com meu dinheiro, q pra essa patifaria vc n vai ter.
  87. May 26, 2021
    1
    Ridículo em pleno 2021 o jogo não ter nem se quer uma legenda em ptbr, só irei comprar se lançarem um patch com uma tradução, sei que a trilogia venderia bastante se estivesse pelo menos traduzida em ptbr
  88. May 27, 2021
    0
    Jogo caro, sem legendas em PT-BR, e ainda cheio de bug, não comprem ate arrumarem. obrigado EA.
  89. May 27, 2021
    0
    Não tem legendas em português (Pt-Br) .
    Trabalho de preguiçoso e empresa sangue suga de emocionados. Com cerca de 1000 dólares por game daria pra fazer legendas em ptbr nisso. Enfim, um tapa na cada dos emocionados. Não vale os 60 dólares que pedem...
  90. May 27, 2021
    0
    O jogo não possui legendas em português, isto é um absurdo para um jogo focado na história um descaso desses não merece meu tempo e dinheiro espero que a EA Veja o desastre que foi esse lançamento.
  91. May 27, 2021
    0
    doesn't have subtitle in PT-BR, so to people that dont know speak inglish can´t understand this game lore.
  92. May 27, 2021
    10
    The greatest trilogy in gaming history all in one package, what's not to love?
  93. May 27, 2021
    0
    O jogo nao possui legenda Ptbr nem audio compativel no mesmo idioma mostrando um trabalho preguiçoso em um jogo caro.
  94. May 27, 2021
    0
    O jogo não tem legendas em português muita preguiça da desenvolvedora em não localizar o jogo
  95. May 27, 2021
    0
    NO SUBTITLE PTBR! NO SUBTITLE PTBR! NO SUBTITLE PTBR! Its a shame! NO SUBTITLE PTBR
  96. May 26, 2021
    9
    Really enjoyed the quality of life improvements and experiencing some of the DLC I had never gotten around to.
  97. May 26, 2021
    0
    Disrespect for Brazilian players!
    We want subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese! We will not buy this game!

    #MELEPTBR #SubtitlesPTBR #SubtitlesPortuguese #BioWare #MassEffectLegendaryEdition #eletronicarts #masseffect
  98. May 26, 2021
    0
    No mínimo deveria ter legendas pt-br ,é uma total falta de respeito com o consumidor
  99. May 26, 2021
    0
    A minha crítica será em Português- Brasileiro, já que a empresa não se deu ao trabalho de adicionar legendas no meu país, eu também não terei o menor trabalho de traduzir minha review.
    É inaceitável que um game vendido no Brasil onde o foco está na narrativa, nos diálogos, não tenha legenda. Somos uma grande potência no mercado de jogos e fomos completamente ignorados. Não recomendo o
    A minha crítica será em Português- Brasileiro, já que a empresa não se deu ao trabalho de adicionar legendas no meu país, eu também não terei o menor trabalho de traduzir minha review.
    É inaceitável que um game vendido no Brasil onde o foco está na narrativa, nos diálogos, não tenha legenda. Somos uma grande potência no mercado de jogos e fomos completamente ignorados. Não recomendo o jogo para ninguém, especialmente para aqueles que não conhecem outros idiomas, pois não temos legendas.
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  100. May 26, 2021
    0
    where are the subtitles in Pt-Br? EA should look more closely at a market as big as the Brazilian one. what a shame.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. 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. 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.
  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]